The End is the Beginning: Jill Bialosky on Grief, Legacy, and the Poetry of Memory

In this deeply moving episode of Strategies for Living, hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome acclaimed poet and author Jill Bialosky as their Life Strategist. Together, they explore Jill’s newest memoir The End is the Beginning, a profound reverse-chronological tribute to her late mother. With themes of grief, memory, Alzheimer's, generational trauma, and emotional healing, Jill opens up about writing through personal loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, the spiritual layers of mourning, and how storytelling helps us reframe the past with compassion. This heartfelt conversation blends psychological insight, poetic reflection, and holistic wisdom, inviting listeners to embrace the enduring power of empathy, legacy, and love.Original Airdate: 5/20/2025