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In this episode, Don and Greg discuss the concept of capacity and the impact that taking on too many obligations can have on our lives in a negative way. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a reserve in order to serve, recognizing that we cannot effectively care for others if we are running on empty ourselves. The conversation also explores the role of mental hygiene and self-care as essential practices for staying whole, healthy, and capable of supporting the people in our lives.

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In this episode, Chaplain Colonel William R. Spencer, Director of Staff and Chief, Space Religious Affairs, Headquarters United States Air Force, Office of the Chief of Chaplains, stationed at the Pentagon, reflects on his 27 years of service as a military chaplain. He emphasizes the vital role of community and self-care for both those who are grieving and those tasked with delivering traumatic news. “Spence” also speaks about the importance of protecting religious freedom within the military ranks and maintaining the strict confidentiality that comes with conversations with service members. Throughout the discussion, he shares the deeply personal nature of his calling and the profound seriousness with which he approaches his role.

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In this episode, Marna Brickman, LCSW-C, shares her experience and insight as a seasoned grief therapist. As the founder of Guiding Therapy in Annapolis, Maryland, Marna walks us through the layered nature of grief and how it impacts every part of our lives.

She explains that grief is:

• Cumulative – it builds over time, often carrying losses from the past into the present.
• Concurrent – multiple losses can occur at once, compounding the emotional weight.
• Comprehensive – it touches every dimension of our lives: physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual.
• Emotional – grief is not linear or logical; it is deeply felt and uniquely experienced by each individual.

Marna brings compassion, clarity, and professional wisdom to this conversation, helping us better understand the complexity of loss and the importance of support along the way.

To learn more about her practice, visit www.guidingtherapy.com
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