004: An Honest Look at Grief and Loss with JS Park

Broken to Beloved Podcast

CW/TW: depression, suicidal ideation
According to chaplain J.S. Park, people are ready for the conversation around grief and loss. Since you're here, I'm going to assume you're one of them.
I feel like I’ve been swimming in the waters of grief, loss, and lament for years now, and this conversation was a breath of fresh air after feeling like I was drowning in denial and dismissal.
We talk about what it’s like swimming in those deep waters for extended periods of time, the effect it can have on us and those around us, and how to keep going when things can seem hopeless.
🔗 link to full Show Notes and transcript
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Episode Resources and Links:
The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Appreciation (00:00:00)

2. Returning to the Roots of Openly Discussing Grief (00:06:03)

3. Creating a Safe and Inclusive Church (00:09:14)

4. From Atheism to Christianity: A Journey of Love (00:14:11)

5. Kindness and Proximity: Fostering Grace and Empathy (00:20:43)

6. The Hiddenness and Secrecy Around Mental Health (00:22:00)

7. The Fear of Losing Community and the Choice Between Loneliness (00:23:19)

8. Grieving the Loss of Relationships and Connections (00:26:12)

9. The Anger and Rage That Comes with Loss (00:30:22)

10. Holding Space for All Emotions (00:32:46)

11. The Importance of Safe Communities (00:35:29)

12. The Struggle to Keep Going in the Face of Depression (00:39:32)