Dr. E.J. Hanhart shares his journey of love, loss, and healing after losing his wife, Wendy, to cancer — exploring men’s grief, vulnerability, and the power of honoring loved ones through life.In this heartfelt episode of Mending Piece by Piece, Linda Falasco, LCSW, sits down with Dr. E.J. Hanhart — veterinarian, flight paramedic, husband, and grieving widower — to talk about navigating life after loss.After losing his beloved wife, Wendy, to cancer, E.J. opens up about the emotional challenges of grief from a male perspective: the pressure to stay strong, the importance of vulnerability, and the power of love that continues even after death.Together, Linda and E.J. explore:-How men process grief and the myths surrounding “male strength.”-The role of faith, family, and community in healing.-Finding normalcy while living with loss.-Honoring a loved one’s memory through daily rituals and meaningful gestures.E.J. reminds us that grief isn’t something to “get over” — it’s something we integrate, learning to live fully while keeping the memory of our loved ones alive.💬 Chapters00:00 Navigating Grief and Loss03:59 E.J.’s Journey Through Love and Loss09:48 Honoring Loved Ones After Loss15:37 Support Systems During Difficult Times34:15 Living in the Moment Amidst Grief45:53 Men and Societal Expectations in Grief52:21 Embracing Grief as a New Dimension of Life01:02:30 Faith and Healing01:09:27 Normalizing Grief and Opening Conversations01:25:59 Integrating Grief Into LifeRESOURCES:💜 Mending Piece by Piece Newsletter at: https://mendingpiecebypiece.beehiiv.com/ 💜 Mending Piece By Piece After A Suicide Loss: Guided Grief Workbook & Journal to Heal the Survivor's Heart - Amazon: https://a.co/d/6KSlue💜 Mending Piece By Piece: A Workbook & Journal for Navigating Grief with Hope - Amazon: https://a.co/d/dDBApwoSubscribe to my channel so you don’t miss each day’s gentle support.CONNECT WITH LINDA: https://linktr.ee/lindafalascolcsw Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/LindaFalascoLCSW/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindafalascolcsw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindafalascolcsw This video is NOT sponsored. If you find value in our podcast, we would love your support. Your generous contributions through Buy Me a Coffee help us continue building this community and producing conversations that shine a light on grief in all its forms. Every cup of coffee and kind word helps us continue this important work. Thank you for helping us make this possible! Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lindafalascolcsw DISCLAIMER: THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE OR THERAPY.Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/LindaFalasco💙 If you or someone you love is struggling with grief, loss, or mental health challenges, help is available.Call or text 988 for free, confidential support. You are not alone.