Grief in Brief

Ken Barringer
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Grief in Brief

Grief in Brief is a podcast hosted by Ken Barringer, LMHC a mental health counselor with a specialty in grief and loss. In each episode you will hear a conversation with an someone sharing a deeply personal story about their loss, or an expert discussing ways to manage the intense feelings and emotions that can accompany grief and loss, or a talk with a professional working in an area where we may not think of loss. Most episodes are between 15 – 20 minutes in length. There is also great irony in the title as Grief is NOT Brief. In fact, it's a marathon in a world that loves sprints!

  1. OCT 2

    Ep 67: A reluctant father and navigating intense loss with Charles Bock

    Charles’ new book is titled I Will Do Better; a Father’s memoir of heartbreak, parenting and love. This unflinching memoir comes from the heart and goes right to the heart as six months into parenting his daughter (Lily) his wife and life partner Diana was diagnosed with cancer. Cancer took Diana’s life three days before Lily turned 3. Finding himself a widower his process begins of learning to parent while grieving. With a delicate, yet forceful blend of acknowledging pain and inserting humor Charles discusses this undertaking, and the book, with Ken.  Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    29 min

  2. SEP 18

    EP 66: Words and Phrases Grievers are Tired of Hearing (or more helpful things to say)

    Ken has been working with grievers for close to 30 years and what he has consistently heard from them, be they children or elderly, are things people say that are just not helpful. Granted as a society we are “grief averse” which often makes conversations around supporting grievers an awkward one. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode Ken lays out words and phrases that are conversations enders, offensive, or simply not supportive. In its place he substitutes conversation starters, words to engage and acknowledge loss that can increase our connectedness during vulnerable times. Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    13 min

  3. SEP 4

    Ep 65: Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose with Colin Campbell (Re-broadcasted)

    This is the title of Colin Campbell’s highly impactful book chronicling his grief process in the aftermath of the death of his two teenage children. Ruby and Hart were killed by a drunk and high driver in 2019. A week after their death Colin began writing an acclaimed play titled Grief: A One Man Shitshow. With rawness, rage, and humor we walk the painful steps with him. When the pandemic began the show was put on hold and gave birth to the book. Filled with helpful “action steps”, it’s a must read for grievers and this episode a must listen. Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Note: This is a re-broadcasted episode that originally aired on Nov. 29, 2023.  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    22 min

  4. AUG 21

    EP 64: The beauty and simplicity of mindfulness and living mindfully with Ariel Botta

    The concept of mindfulness is discussed liberally in our culture. We may have a notion that mindfulness can help us feel calm, relaxed and at peace. While this all can be true, mindfulness is really centered on sitting with whatever arises in the present moment. Here is where mindfulness is such a helpful practice for grievers. What arises is not always pleasant, we may have upsetting thoughts. However, these thoughts could be the pathway towards feeling more peaceful. With mindfulness practice we are acknowledging, not avoiding, or minimizing, our pain. In this manner we engage and learn to manage grief. Ken and Ariel dive deep into mindfulness and the benefits of “practice”. https://dr-arielbotta.com/ -- Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    22 min

  5. AUG 7

    EP 63: Performers and athletes are people too with Tasha Pryde Trujillo

    We often ascribe a higher status to performers and athletes. We can see them as somehow impervious to grief, loss, and pain. We may recognize their physical pain and resilience to get back to where they were. However, with grief we are never the same after a loss, thus the concept of resilience and returning to “normal” falls to the side. Performers and athletes grieve the loss of a season or show ending along with that of the community which was established. They grieve physical injuries, retirements, not “making the cut” or expectations being unmet. Dr Tasha Trujillo is a performance and sports psychologist well versed in this topic. Her new book And She Was Never the Same Again is a multigenerational memoir which dives into many of these areas as well as other areas we may not think of loss arising. --   Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    20 min

  6. JUL 24

    EP 62: Playtime! Play as a healing tool for children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss with Steve Gross and Jon Gay (PART 2)

    It’s the summer and if you’re a child it can and should be a time of play! This episode is part 2 of 2, and is dedicated to the fine art of play. When Ken got together with Steve and Jon their cumulative years of experience using play as a therapeutic tool was close to 100 years. Steve is the Chief Playmaker for the Life is Good Playmakers and Jon is the Executive Director at the Children’s Room. Both programs have their own unique approach toward supporting children as does Ken’s experience as Director of the Academy of Physical and Social Development. The conversation for this podcast is quite, well, ….. playful! https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html https://childrensroom.org/ -- Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    20 min

  7. JUL 10

    EP 61: Playtime! Play as a healing tool for children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss with Steve Gross and Jon Gay (PART 1)

    It’s the summer and if you’re a child it can and should be a time of play! This episode is part 1 of 2, and is dedicated to the fine art of play. When Ken got together with Steve and Jon their cumulative years of experience using play as a therapeutic tool was close to 100 years. Steve is the Chief Playmaker for the Life is Good Playmakers and Jon is the Executive Director at the Children’s Room. Both programs have their own unique approach toward supporting children as does Ken’s experience as Director of the Academy of Physical and Social Development. The conversation for this podcast is quite, well, ….. playful! Part 2 will drop later this month!  https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html https://childrensroom.org/ -- Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    16 min

  8. JUN 26

    EP 60: Invisible Loss; recognizing and healing the unacknowledged heartbreak of everyday grief with Christina Rasmussen (Mental Health Providers Series)

    The title of this episode is also the title of Christina’s new book. As a mental health provider, teacher, trainer, artist and griever Christina has supported thousands in their grief process in multiple ways. She has developed grief support concepts such as The Waiting Room and The Life Reentry Model. When speaking with Christina wisdom flows from her words and she is one of the rare people whose knowledge translates beautifully to the written word. Ken and Christina also discuss her two previous books: Second Firsts and Where Did You Go?. Link to her website: https://christinarasmussen.com/ Enjoy this episode? Please give us a 5-star rating and share with someone who could benefit. Thanks for helping us get the show to more people who need it!  Follow Ken on Instagram HERE Download Ken’s free PDF, “What to say when you don’t know what to say” HERE

    24 min
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About

Grief in Brief is a podcast hosted by Ken Barringer, LMHC a mental health counselor with a specialty in grief and loss. In each episode you will hear a conversation with an someone sharing a deeply personal story about their loss, or an expert discussing ways to manage the intense feelings and emotions that can accompany grief and loss, or a talk with a professional working in an area where we may not think of loss. Most episodes are between 15 – 20 minutes in length. There is also great irony in the title as Grief is NOT Brief. In fact, it's a marathon in a world that loves sprints!

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  • Creator
    Ken Barringer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Grief in Brief

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