✨ Can grief transform us into stronger, more resilient individuals?
Join host Brian Smith as he sits down with Dr. Kimberly Harms, a grief counselor, death doula, and author who has navigated the unthinkable: the loss of her son, mother, and husband. In this episode, we explore how love, faith, and resilience helped her move from the depths of despair to a life of purpose and joy. 🌟
💡 What you'll discover:
- How to build emotional resilience in the face of tragedy.
- Why respecting your partner’s grief journey is crucial.
- Dr. Harms’ insights on leaving a lasting legacy for loved ones.
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- How faith and community can guide you through life's toughest challenges.
- What it means to find joy after unimaginable loss.
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00:00 – 💔 Respecting Each Other's Grief
Kimberly shares the powerful lesson she learned with her husband after losing their son.
00:32 – 🌱 From Grief to Growth: Meet Brian Smith
Brian sets the stage for a deeply emotional and transformative episode.
01:25 – 👩⚕️ Meet Dr. Kimberly Harms
A remarkable journey: dentist, death doula, and author of Are You Ready?.
03:15 – 💕 Facing Unimaginable Losses
Kimberly opens up about losing her mother, husband, and son to suicide.
07:40 – 🛤️ A Defining Moment in Grief
A heartfelt story of how a loved one's words changed Kimberly’s path.
12:41 – 🏗️ Rebuilding After Loss
Navigating widowhood, finding identity, and embracing new plans for life.
17:56 – 🧠 Understanding Impulsive Decisions
Kimberly reflects on the suddenness of her son’s passing and its impact.
24:14 – ✝️ Faith, Afterlife, and Healing
How Kimberly’s spiritual beliefs gave her comfort and purpose.
28:03 – 🚫 Breaking Stigmas Around Suicide
A candid conversation about changing perceptions of suicide in faith communities.
32:25 – 🌈 Finding Joy in the Fourth Quarter
Kimberly shares how gratitude transformed her perspective on aging and loss.
37:56 – 🤔 Questioning God and Finding Peace
How Kimberly reconciled her faith with her immense losses.
44:32 – 🌍 Lessons from Rwanda
What Kimberly learned about forgiveness and reconciliation from survivors of genocide.
52:10 – ✍️ Leaving a Legacy of Love
Practical tips for building resilience and planning for your family’s future.
55:17 – 🌟 Final Words of Hope
Kimberly’s heartfelt message to anyone currently in the grief pit.
