The Only Guarantee

Exploring Grief with Holly and Kim - An Intro to the Pod Pair

Episode Summary

Join Holly Hutchings, a podcast producer, and Dr. Kimberly Rich, a death doula and grief expert, as they introduce 'The Only Guarantee.' In this episode, they share personal stories, their unexpected meeting at a writing retreat, and their mission to provide an open space for discussing grief, loss, and end-of-life care. With humor and insight, they aim to help listeners navigate these difficult topics, providing support and fostering community.

Episode Notes

Introducing The Only Guarantee Podcast: Navigating Grief and Mortality with Honesty and Humor.

Join Holly Hutchings, a podcast producer, and Dr. Kimberly Rich, a death doula and grief expert, as they introduce 'The Only Guarantee.' In this episode, they share personal stories, their unexpected meeting at a writing retreat, and their mission to provide an open space for discussing grief, loss, and end-of-life care. With humor and insight, they aim to help listeners navigate these difficult topics, providing support and fostering community.

00:00 Introduction to The Only Guarantee Podcast

01:22 Meet Holly Hutchings: The Eternal Overthinker

02:38 Holly's Journey: From Mormonism to Buddhism

10:37 Kimberly Rich: From Education to End-of-Life Care

13:00 Navigating Grief and Bereavement

30:02 The Birth of the Podcast Partnership

33:58 The Retreat Experience

34:43 Applying to be a Speaker

37:54 The Pitch Process

39:08 Delivering the Talk

42:32 Audience Reactions

55:20 Opportunities and Connections

57:59 Meeting Holly

01:01:28 Launching the Podcast

01:05:46 Final Thoughts and Farewell