Candles in the Dark Shedding Light on Mental Health in the Funeral Community

What this episode covers

 In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Kim Zavrotny of Funeral Peer Support to explore the world of global (peer) support for funeral professionals. The conversation kicks off with Jennifer expressing her admiration for their podcast "Stronger Together" and delving into her personal journey of discovering and connecting with the tight-knit funeral peer support community. The discussion takes an insightful turn as Jennifer opens up about facing resistance to unconventional attitudes within the funeral profession. Kim, the driving force behind the peer support group, shares the origin story of this vital community. As they delve into the volunteer nature of the organization, Kim sheds light on the heartfelt commitment that fuels this network.  Tune in to gain valuable insights into the impactful work of this volunteer-driven global community! Key Topics: -Exploring the Unconventional Perspectives Within the Funeral Profession -Origin Story of the Funeral Peer Support Group -Certification and Licensing in the Funeral Profession -Contemplation of Death and Mental Health Quotes  From The Episode:  What we want to do is we want to be that that person or that entity that people have to turn to  - Kim Zavrotny But if it's not helpful for one person, does that mean it shouldn't be done at all?.  - Jennifer Muldowney Timestamp: [00:00] Podcast Intro [01:25] Kim discussed the global peer support network for funeral professionals [04:35] Jennifer expresses admiration for the podcast "Stronger Together" and shares their personal journey of discovering and connecting with the funeral peer support community. [6:46] Jennifer discusses encountering resistance to unconventional attitudes in the funeral profession [09:39] Kim shares the origin story of the peer support group [12:31] Kim explains the volunteer nature of the organization [15:35] Kim provides the website link for donations and information about sponsorship levels [18:20] Podcast Outro Connect with Kim Zavrotny  Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/kimberly-zavrotny-37485426 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-zavrotny-37485426] Website - https://funeralspeersupport.com/ Events - https://www.cremationassociation.org/event/peersupport Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials [https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/]: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/ Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials [https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom]: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom Instagram - @muldowneymemorials [https://www.instagram.com/muldowneymemorials/] & @jennifermuldowney [https://www.instagram.com/jennifermuldowney/] Twitter - @TheGlamReaper< [https://twitter.com/TheGlamReaper]