#328 Grief Is Personal | Adam Kimowitz, DMD, FAAID, DABOI/ID

Host Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and discusses grief as a personal, normal response to loss, then interviews Dr. Adam Kimowitz, a New Jersey dentist whose younger brother David was murdered in 2019. Kimowitz describes their close, laughter-filled bond, David’s work in comedy and real estate, and the traumatic aftermath of the murder, including shock, hypervigilance, and struggling with basic tasks. He explains what helped: not being alone, relying on therapy and safe people, focusing on “micro wins,” learning from grief and resilience thinkers, and using humor appropriately to break tension. He shares guidance on supporting the bereaved—saying “I have no words, but I’m here,” offering presence and hugs, avoiding comparisons, and inviting stories about the person. He also covers parenting through grief with honesty, communication, professional help, and modeling that it’s okay not to be okay, plus how his marriage provided mutual support. Kimowitz keeps David’s memory alive through journaling, music, traditions with David’s daughters, and living by a “Dave test,” and emphasizes empathy, self-grace, and asking for help to reconnect.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:29 Grief Is Personal00:50 Meet Adam and David03:57 From Corporate to Dentistry05:55 The Night Everything Changed08:05 Goldfish and Micro Wins10:54 Learning Through Trauma13:03 What Helped in Shock15:20 David and the Power of Laughter18:59 Humor as Support24:58 What to Say to Grievers28:50 Humor Inside Grief30:00 Why Death Feels Taboo31:52 Talking to Kids About Loss36:24 Self Care for High Achievers41:41 Marriage as an Anchor47:53 Keeping Dave Alive51:30 Resilience and Asking Help52:46 Empathy Over Judgment55:25 Music Montage FarewellHelpful Links:Dr. Adam Kimowitz