As we launch this Season 4 conversation of Don’t Forget To Breathe, host Bruce Barker is joined by Kristin Glenn as they officially begin their journey together as co-hosts. This episode centers on a powerful truth shared by bereaved parents everywhere: “You get it.”
In part 1 of our conversation, Bruce and Kristin reflect on decades of life after child loss, exploring why shared understanding matters more than advice, and how grief can feel isolating even in a room full of people. They talk openly about the comfort of being in spaces where no explanations are required, the wisdom passed between parents through lived experience, and the quiet relief of being truly seen.
This episode also introduces the heart of Season 4—continuing parent stories, creating safe and compassionate spaces for grief, and expanding the conversation to include friends, family, and coworkers who want to support but don’t always know how. Bruce and Kristin discuss why grief makes people uncomfortable, how avoidance can unintentionally deepen loneliness, and how sorrow and joy can coexist over time.
This episode is for bereaved parents, those walking alongside grief, and anyone seeking to better understand loss, connection, and healing. A reminder that while every story is different, you are not alone.
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