Rhy's & Vibe at The Mental Health Bar #1 - An Open Conversation on Grief with Kate Lannan of A Haven

In this debut episode of Rhy's and Vibe at The Mental Health Bar, Jennifer sits down with Kate Lannan, Education Director, LSW at A Haven, to have a real discussion about grief. The impact, the process, and what carrying it means. As one of the least talked about subjects in America both death and grief will ultimately touch the lives of all of us. Listen in as Kate and I cover: Bookmarks: 0:00 Start 0:37 Introduction to A Haven 3:50 Kate's Story 5:35 Building Community 6:24 Why don't we talk bout grief? 10:23 There's no script to follow 12:18 All emotions are present in grief 13:15 It's part of mental health 14:10 Show up and ask the question 18:15 If you listen to one part only, make it this 20:50 People, in general, don't want to hurt you 23:20 Grief journeys are unique 24:10 Jennifer's dark humor family grief story 28:09 Moving On 30:47 No shame in supporting yourself and others on a grief journey 33:00 One thing Kate wishes everyone knew about grief 34:47 When is it critical to seek help with grief 41:20 How to receive grief support through A Haven And let us know in the comments what questions you have about grief or share a story about healing or maybe how this helped you on your journey. Subscribe if you like for more real discussions with real people around Mental Health and related topics. A Haven's www.ahaven.org purpose is Supporting grieving children and their families when someone has died. Rhy's & Vibe at the Mental Health Bar: Real People. Real Stories. Real Peer Support for Mental Health. Rhy's & Vibe at the Mental Health Bar is part of Rhy's Above Org. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @rhysaboveorg Please note the disclaimer and utilize your supports. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any conditions or replace professional advice.