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Don't Forget To Breathe: A Podcast for Living after Child Loss.

Bruce Barker
Grief
Child Loss
Healing
Joey
Time
Support
Milestones
Joy
Parker
All the Empty Rooms
Bruce Barker
Support Groups
Veloma
Dean Koontz
Joey Barker
Easton
Invisible Loss
Stephen Dedakis
Memories
Grief and Bereavement

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

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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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John DeDakis
Journalist, novelist, writing coach, grief educator; host of One to One with John DeDakis
Former CNN journalist; author of Lark-Chadwick Mystery Series
Episode: One Breath at a Time with John DeDakis -E439
Scott Allen
Father, musician, grandfather; shares his daughter Jamie Summer Allen's story
Private individual
Episode: Scott's Story: A Father’s Journey Through Loss, Love and Living Again -E438
Sheila Johnson Wilson
Writer and musician who has endured the loss of many loved ones and authored grief-focused work
Episode: Child Loss, Grief, and Healing: Season 3 Recap -E318

Hosts

Bruce Barker
Host with decades of lived experience as a bereaved parent; focuses on long-term grieving, resilience, and practical guidance.
Kristin Glenn
Co-host and bereaved parent bringing perspective on presence, support, and long-term grieving.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Authentic and congruent

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    soulshine33
    United States4 months ago
  • Gratitude for this podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leigh de Broize
    Australia7 months ago

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The show's focus on presence and long-term healing is often highlighted as deeply helpful.
People appreciate the hosts' compassion and practical guidance for grieving families.
Listeners praise the authentic, gentle approach to heavy topics.

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Jamie & Cooper's Story (part 2): A Brother's Grief After Sudden Loss -E435
Q: What would you say to other young people navigating this journey of sibling loss?
Cooper emphasizes personal strength, the importance of having someone to talk to, and the idea that reaching out for help is a sign of resilience rather than weakness, encouraging teens to find trusted adults or counselors to support their healing.
Jamie & Cooper's Story (part 2): A Brother's Grief After Sudden Loss -E435
Q: When you think of your brother Parker, what memory for you really captures who he is?
Cooper describes Parker as an exceptional athlete whose energy and competitiveness showed up both on the field and at home, making Parker a living example of zest and determination that he carries forward in his own life.
Jamie & Cooper's Story (part 1): Heart Rocks and Mom Armor -E434
Q: What do you want to share about Parker and his story?
Jamie describes Parker as an energetic, loving, and fearless boy who lived fully. She reflects on his friendships, his passion for football, and the way his memory continues to influence the family and his friends.
Natalie's Story: When Grief and Joy Exist Together -E427
Q: How has your love for Brooklyn shown up in your life today?
Her memory is present daily; they talk about her constantly, decorate her bench and headstone, and incorporate memories into family life and decisions, including how to support the boys and keep Brooklyn in their celebrations.
Natalie's Story: When Grief and Joy Exist Together -E427
Q: What are you comfortable telling us about those early days of grief and the loss and what happened with Brooklyn?
Natalie describes a sudden, shock-filled period where numbness and a rush of responsibilities to her other children dominated, followed by a long, challenging path toward processing grief while trying to maintain normalcy for the family.

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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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