The Healing Power of Community in Grief: Exploring Grief with Guests David Leonard and Chris Cano of New Hope Grief Support [Grief Series 6]

Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This! In today's episode, Dr. Kimber is joined by two incredible guests, New Hope Grief Support's David Leonard (executive director) and Chris Cano (Director of Bereavement Services), who will share their insights and experiences in the realm of grief support.David, a self-proclaimed "high-functioning griever," takes us on a journey through his own grief and the pivotal moment that led him to seek support. Chris shares with us his journey of being around death for most of his life and how experiencing the layers of grief surrounding divorce eventually led him to New Hope. We'll learn about the transformative power of grief support groups and the profound impact it has on people's journey without loved ones. Together, Chris and David invite us to explore the intersection of death, dying, grief, and spirituality.Get ready for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation as we delve into the complexities of grief and the power of community support. Join us as we uncover the stories and lessons that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss and remind us all that there can indeed be new life (though never without the hole of grief) after death.Resources:New Hope Grief Support Community: https://www.newhopegrief.org/Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-infoPlease remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.comConnect with Dr. Kimber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/About My Work: https://www.drkimber.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentleBook: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing