
Don’t Forget To Breathe is a podcast for parents living after child loss, and for those walking beside them through grief.
Hosted by bereaved parents Bruce Barker and Kristin Glenn, this show offers honest, compassionate conversations about life after child loss, long-term grief, healing, and learning how to keep living while carrying profound loss. Together, Bruce and Kristin create a space wher... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Erin Blechman, we begin with two words familiar to so many bereaved parents, “what if?”
What if I had noticed something? What if I had called? What if I had made a different decision?
Erin shares how... more
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Erin Blechman describes her son Max as one of the most interesting people she has ever known. He was intelligent, creative, compassionate, funny, and deeply sensitive. He played music, wrote poetry and short stories, performed stand up ... more
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What happens when a group of mothers who have experienced the death of a child step away from everyday life and into the mountains together?
In this special episode of Don't Forget To Breathe, Kristin reunites with several of the moms ... more
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Don’t Forget To Breathe
I still talk to you in empty rooms
In the silence and the Sunday afternoons
Some days I laugh
Some days I break
Some days I don’t know
What my heart can take
And everybody says that time moves on
But they... more
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This podcast is the real ups and downs of child loss for those who have these who may and those who want to support. It’s authentic and provides a congruent experience of the thinking feeling and action of parents who have.
Grateful for this podcast and Bruce and Kristin who share their insights and wisdom on the unimaginably challenging experience of losing one’s child. It is such an unbelievably difficult path to navigate that one cannot understand how one survives. The only hope is to hear from those who have come before us. Thank you for your willingness to share.
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A thoughtful, survivor-led show that centers long-term grief, healing, and living with loss after the death of a child. Conversations pair bereaved parents with guests to explore practical strategies for navigating daily life, sustaining hope, and maintaining connection through rituals, therapy, storytelling, and community support. Episodes frequently emphasize presence over fixes, the role of memory in healing, and how to balance sorrow with moments of joy, humor, and purpose. A standout aspect is the hosts' lived experience as grieving parents, which lends authenticity and practical guidance that can help listeners feel seen, supported, and less alone. The show often features family members and friends sharing intimate, real-world journey... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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2. Scott Allen
3. Sheila Johnson Wilson
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