Joining me on the podcast today is a friend of mine, Rich Weber, who has a lot to share when it comes to the aftermath of losing a parent. Having lost my father when I was very young, I know first hand how difficult it can be to pick up the pieces and adjust to life after a great loss and I’m incredibly grateful that he’s taken the time out to have this important discussion with me.  

In today’s episode, Rich opens up on his experience growing up mourning the sudden loss of his Mother and how that period affected both him and his family members. He also shares how he came to terms with the complex and confusing thoughts surrounding grief in his adult life and why coming into his own sense of self was so beneficial for his own closure. 

To learn more, tune in to Episode 5 of You Got This!

Some Questions I Ask:

• Were you especially close to your siblings growing up? (8:31)
• Do your personality traits strongly differ from the rest of your siblings? (14:51)
• Was it beneficial for you to have a relationship with both your Mother and the caretakers who came in afterwards? (19:25)
• Could you speak on the dynamics within your own family? (23:57)
• What advice would you give to any fathers and children who are grieving the loss of a parent? (26:19)
• How have you balanced your personal aspirations with your family life? (29:05)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Some background on Rich’s family & His mother’s illness (1:05)
• The emotional aftermath of their mother’s passing & How Rich adjusted to living with a series of nannies (4:40)
• Why losing one of their favourite nannies affected Rich and his family so strongly (9:01) 
• How Rich’s great aunty became a stabilizer for his family while they were in mourning (12:22)
• Rich’s perspective on accepting and coming to terms with loss (16:36)
• How grief can be used to introduce new passions and a sense of resiliency into our lives (34:19)

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