CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes an open and personal conversation about suicide, suicide loss, grief, trauma, and the impact of loss on children and families. Please take care of yourself while listening. If these topics feel difficult or overwhelming, it is okay to pause or step away. In this episode of We Thrive Together, host Josh Varner sits down with Jill Wood and Holly Nunn for a deeply personal conversation about love, loss, grief, and finding a way forward. CONTENT WARNING This episode includes an open and personal conversation about suicide, suicide loss, grief, trauma, and the impact of loss on children and families. Please take care of yourself while listening. If these topics feel difficult or overwhelming, it is okay to pause or step away. In this episode of We Thrive Together, host Josh Varner sits down with Jill Wood and Holly Nunn for a deeply personal conversation about love, loss, grief, and finding a way forward. Jill shares the story of her husband, Chris, and opens up about what life has looked like for her and her family following his loss. Together, they talk about navigating grief, supporting children through loss, healing, and how we can better show up for someone experiencing unimaginable grief. ABOUT CAPPY CLASSIC Cappy Classic was founded in response to the profound loss suicide has brought to the Jefferson City community. Its mission is to bring awareness to the mental health crisis, support those navigating loss, and encourage open conversations that can help prevent future tragedies. Funds raised provide educational scholarships and essential resources for individuals affected by suicide. Learn more about Cappy Classic:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586985100795 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Looking for support for yourself or someone you care about? Explore United Way of Central Missouri's Mental Health Resource Hub: https://unitedwaycemo.org/mentalhealth NEED HELP RIGHT AWAY? If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental health or suicide-related crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, mental health, psychological, legal, or other professional advice. Guest experiences and perspectives are their own. Personal stories are shared with permission, and identifying details may be changed when appropriate to protect privacy and confidentiality. Jill shares the story of her husband, Chris, and opens up about what life has looked like for her and her family following his loss. Together, they talk about navigating grief, supporting children through loss, healing, and how we can better show up for someone experiencing unimaginable grief. ABOUT CAPPY CLASSIC Cappy Classic was founded in response to the profound loss suicide has brought to the Jefferson City community. Its mission is to bring awareness to the mental health crisis, support those navigating loss, and encourage open conversations that can help prevent future tragedies. Funds raised provide educational scholarships and essential resources for individuals affected by suicide. Learn more about Cappy Classic:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586985100795 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Looking for support for yourself or someone you care about? Explore United Way of Central Missouri's Mental Health Resource Hub:https://unitedwaycemo.org/mentalhealth NEED HELP RIGHT AWAY? If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental health or suicide-related crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, mental health, psychological, legal, or other professional advice.
