When Grief Changes You: A Conversation About Loss, Healing, and Holding On - EP 156

Grief doesn't just go away with time; it requires active work and a decision to heal. In this episode, Diane Carbo, RN, welcomes John Kammer, whose personal journey through multiple significant losses led him to create a unique platform for emotional processing.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-grief-changes-you-a-conversation-about-loss-healing-and-holding-on-with-john-kammer-episode-156John discusses how he used substances to numb his grief for over a decade and the "aha" moment that led him to build a tool for authentic, empathetic reflection. Whether you are dealing with the recent loss of a loved one or "complicated grief" from years ago, this conversation offers grounded insights into the human spirit's ability to heal.Key Discussion Points:The Avoidance Trap: How we use "numbing" to cope and why the "hard way" to heal is often the only way that sticks.AI as a Tool for Grief: Addressing the fears around AI and explaining how it can act as a "grief guide" to help you find your voice.The Importance of Sharing: Why the healing lives in the sharing and how to start talking about your loved ones again.Support for Caregivers: Navigating the unique "anticipatory grief" and identity shifts that come with caring for others.