Why Do We Fight What We Feel? The Truth About Grief, Empathy & Authenticity

What if grief isn’t the enemy, but “the hand of a friend”? In this tender conversation, Neil and Jerry Colonna (author of Reboot and Reunion) talk about navigating depression, and the pressure to be “strong” again. They dig into black and white thinking, why our world feels like it’s at war with empathy, and how honesty not perfection is what our kids and teams really need from us. This episode is an invitation to feel it all and still lead with heart. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about trauma, mental health challenges, and suicide. Please listen mindfully. If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. 988 (U.S.) offers free, confidential support 24/7. Visit the 988 Lifeline website for chat, text, or additional resources. 🍉​ Guest: Jerry Colonna Founder and Coach at Reboot.io Author of bestsellers: Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong and Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up Website: www.reboot.io Instagram: @jerry.colonna Subscribe for more conversations on family healing and leadership. Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: The Endurant Show Join The Endurant Movement at endurantmovement.org. Instagram – @EndurantMovement | @NealTricarico | @Samarat ​🫂​ Special Thanks: Rainbow Creative – Thank you to our production company partner, led by Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Associate Producer Rachel Stern. rainbowcreative.co motionfarm.io – Tremendous gratitude to José Rodriguez and the entire team for their exceptional audio and video editing. Without your willingness to answer the call to something greater, there would be no Endurant Show or Teen Voices.