In this heartfelt episode of the Dying Out Loud Podcast, host Kris sits down with friend and fellow coach Jennifer Ripa for a deeply personal conversation about grief, growth, and authentic connection. Kris and Jennifer reflect on the powerful friendship they’ve built through a coaching program, exploring how vulnerability and shared life experiences have shaped their bond.
Jennifer shares her journey as a mother, life coach, and founder of Thrivologie, a company dedicated to helping people navigate grief and transform pain into personal growth. She opens up about the loss of her son Oliver to bone cancer and her husband’s subsequent passing, describing how these profound losses led her to develop new tools and approaches for healing.
Throughout the episode, Kris and Jennifer discuss the importance of community, the challenges of making new connections in adulthood, and the ways in which grief can become a catalyst for positive change. Their conversation is filled with mutual admiration, emotional honesty, and practical wisdom for anyone facing difficult times.
Listeners will come away inspired by Jennifer’s resilience, Kris’s openness, and the reminder that even in the darkest moments, it’s possible to find light, connection, and hope.