The Hope Matrix
The Hope Matrix explores the science of hope, stories of people that put hope in practice, and strategies you can use in your life to maintain a hopeful mindset. The host, Kathryn Goetzke, is also the author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope, and Chief Mood Officer at The Mood Factory. Kathryn, along with her team at her nonprofit iFred, also created Hopeful Minds, the first free global program to teach hope as a skill, available for download at www.hopefulminds.org. Check out all the episodes at www.thehopematrix.com
The Hope Matrix
Episode 29: Embracing Grief to Find Hope, featuring Leslie Weirich
In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, we sit down with Leslie Weirich, a suicide prevention advocate and the author of "The Gifts of Grief," to explore the journey of grief and hope. Leslie shares her deeply personal experiences with loss, including the tragic loss of her son, and how these experiences have shaped her perspective on life and hope.
We delve into the importance of building resilience in young people, addressing topics such as social media's impact on self-worth and the necessity of allowing children to experience failure.
Leslie's insights offer a profound understanding of grief's intricacies and the transformative power of hope. Join us as we uncover valuable lessons for navigating grief and fostering hope in the face of challenges.
Find out more about Leslie Wierich and her work: https://leslieshope.org
Get a copy of Leslie’s book: https://amzn.to/3xGIWsn