Don't Forget To Breathe: Where grieving parents find voice, hope, and connection.
Originally launched in 2020, this podcast began as a form of soul-cleansing and healing, as I shared my journey as a father who suddenly lost his 20-year-old daughter in 2006, a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure.
After a three year hiatus filled with personal transformation, including divorce, closing my business, intensive therapy, and continued healing, I return with a renewed heart and deeper understanding.
In future seasons, I’ll be sharing conversations with other parents who have bravely offered to speak about living with the unimaginable. Together, we’ll explore what grief looks like over time, and how hope, love, and even laughter can coexist with loss.
You’ll hear the shift in my voice from where I was then, to where I am now. I trust you’ll find common ground in our stories, and perhaps a glimmer of hope as you continue on your own path.
Don't Forget To Breathe: Where grieving parents find voice, hope, and connection.
S3/E31- Kristin's Story (part 2): Loss, Compassion, and Showing Up for Others
In this first half of a two-part conversation, host Bruce Barker talks with Kristin—one of the founders and former Executive Director of a Colorado nonprofit that supports grieving parents.
Kristin opens up about her child, her loss, and the early days of her grief journey. She reflects on how her pain transformed into compassion and why she dedicated herself to walking with families through unimaginable moments.
In this episode:
• The story of her child and the grief that followed
• The beginnings of her nonprofit work
• What it’s like to show up for grieving families
• The emotional labor of holding space for others
• How community and connection help sustain healing
Part Two continues the conversation and explores what comes next after years of serving others.
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