#64: Fighting The Internal Battle Of Grief and Loss with Kari
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Welcome to Episode 64 of The Commons. Today I am in conversation with Kari. Kari knows the realities of a busy life - navigating family, social, hobbies/sports, and careers. She has two careers and a family of boys. Kari has experienced many achievements and also deep loss. Unfortunately, she unexpectedly and tragically lost her son. In this episode, Kari walks us through the journey of grief that she and her family have walked through and continue to walk through. If you’re experiencing loss or grief, I hope this episode encourages you.
Kari’s Story:
● Kari’s journey that led her to academia
● Teaching multimedia production classes
● Documentary filmmaker - Baking Alaska and Struggle & Hope
● Being a boy mom
● Traveling the world with young children
● Kari’s grad school journey
Going Deep:
● The tragic loss of Kari’s son Zizou at 5 years old
● Genetic testing for her family
● Fear for her other son
● Kari created an animation film for her son Death and Magic Castles
Learning:
● Experiencing grief?
○ Keep in mind that people grieve differently
○ Fighting internal battles
○ Try to find new activities
○ Stay connected with others
○ Children re-experience grief as they grow up and are able to process it on a new level
○ Feel open to talking to people about their grief/loss of loved one
Connect:
● Kari’s latest short animation film Death and Magic Castles
● Karla on IG @karla_osorno
● Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in
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