The Only Guarantee

Do you have a go-to song or movie that helps you in your griefy moments? Maybe even makes you cry harder and just LET.IT.OUT? This week, we (Holly & Kim) dive into the songs, books, and movies that bring the feels for us (and maybe you!), and even help us navigate moments of intense grief. From The Beatles' 'Here Comes the Sun' to Joan Didion's 'The Year of Magical Thinking' and the film 'Steel Ma...

007. Ever wondered the benefits of writing your own obituary? On this episode, we dive into the emotional and practical benefits of this exercise. We share our experiences with writing obituaries for our passed-on loved ones and the stress that came with. Also, all the things we didn't know about them when we thought we did! What if we could give our loved ones a head start on the obituaries they...

What should you do when there's the loss of a student in your community? Join us, Holly Hutchings and Dr. Kimberly Rich, as we explore the sensitive and crucial topic of childhood and youth grief, and talk about how schools can better support grieving students. Dr. Rich shares insights from her personal experience on a school board and offers practical strategies for both proactive and reactive gr...

Have you ever heard of a death doula? Wondered what does a death doula do? In this episode, we get into the role of a death doula, the support they provide for the dying and their loved ones, and how they differ from hospice and palliative care. Would you use a death doula? Email us about anything death, grief, or bird related - TheOnlyGuaranteePodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @TheOnlyGuaran...

What kind of support are you when someone close to you loses a loved one? Do you know how to really, really be there for someone who is grieving? In this episode, we talk about it; from Holly's perspective as a big-time feeler and sometimes sucky friend, to Kim's take as a legitimate expert who has seen the support coin from both sides (as well as lived it). After catching up about Holly's sweet p...

In this emotional episode that we recorded this spring, we (Holly Hutchings and Dr. Kim Rich) go deep into the tender topic of pet grief. Holly shares her recent experience with her 11-year-old black lab, Deputy, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma. We discuss the initial shock, decision-making process for treatment options, and complexities of preemptive and active grief. Throughout our conversa...

In this episode of The Only Guarantee Podcast, hosts Holly Hutchings and Dr. Kimberly Rich delve into the complex relationship between grief and faith. They discuss their personal experiences of losing faith amidst grief and share insights from notable authors and figures who have faced similar struggles.  Kim's book recommendations include: 'A Grief Observed' by C.S. Lewis, 'Barking to the Choir'...

Meet Dr. Kimberly Rich: A Journey into Death and Grief Work In this episode of The Only Guarantee podcast, co-hosts Holly Hutchings and Dr. Kimberly Rich dive deep into Dr. Rich's story. As a death doula and grief expert, Dr. Rich shares her personal and professional journey, including the loss of her mother and how it propelled her into the field of death and bereavement. They discuss the unique...

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...