Don't Forget To Breathe: A Podcast for Living after Child Loss.

Don’t Forget To Breathe is a podcast for parents living after child loss, and for those walking beside them through grief. Hosted by bereaved parents Bruce Barker and Kristin Glenn , this show offers honest, compassionate conversations about life after child loss, long-term grief, healing, and learning how to keep living while carrying profound loss. Together, Bruce and Kristin create a space where grief does not need to be explained, and where parents can feel understood, supported, and less alone. Originally launched in 2020, the podcast began as a form of soul-cleansing and healing, as Bruce shared his journey as a father who suddenly lost his 20-year-old daughter in 2006, a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure. After a three-year hiatus marked by deep personal transformation, including divorce, closing a business, intensive therapy, and continued healing, the podcast returns with a renewed heart and a deeper, more exp

Don't Forget To Breathe: A Podcast for Living after Child Loss. is a health podcast hosted by Bruce Barker, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bruce Barker hosts Don't Forget To Breathe: A Podcast for Living after Child Loss., a health show with 46 episodes published.

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  Don't Forget To Breathe: A Podcast for Living after Child Loss.

  The song, Don’t Forget to Breathe

  Aug 9, 20265 minS4

  Get in touch Don’t Forget To Breathe I still talk to you in empty rooms In the silence and the Sunday afternoons Some days I laugh Some days I break Some days I don’t know What my heart can take And everybody says that time moves on But they don’t know a love this strong So we carry what we cannot leave And somehow learn to breathe So don’t forget to breathe When the night gets hard to see When the world keeps moving on And you’re still holding on There’s a place for every tear Every memory still here You are not alone tonight We’ll sit with you awhile And don’t forget to breathe We speak their names around this fire Like keeping love alive is our desire And maybe grief’s just love that stays Long after someone slips away So pull your chair a little near There’s healing in the stories shared right here No fixing words No grand relief Just hearts that still believe So don’t forget to breathe When the ache won’t let you sleep When the quiet feels too loud And you can’t stand in the crowd There’s a road we didn’t choose Still we walk it two by two You are not alone tonight We’ll sit with you awhile And don’t forget to breathe Ahhhh Love don’t end It just changes shape again Ohhhh And the ones we miss the most Still live inside these souls So don’t forget to breathe Through the heartbreak and the grief There’s a light we cannot see Still shining quietly And if all you do today Is simply make it through the pain That is more than enough tonight You’re still here and so are we So don’t forget Don’t forget to breathe Don’t forget to breathe Don’t Forget To Breathe Support the show Help keep the Don’t Forget To Breathe podcast going. Become a supporter today and be part of the movement to bring light, connection, and hope to those living with loss. Follow this link to become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1376761/support

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  Episode #44

  Season 4 Wrap and Don't Forget To Breathe song -E444

  Aug 2, 202618 minS4

  Get in touch As Season 4 comes to a close, Bruce Barker reflects on an unforgettable year of conversations, courage, and connection. In this special solo episode, Bruce looks back at some of the season's most impactful moments with guests including Tammy, Jamie and Cooper, Scott Allen, Marissa, and John DeDakis. He shares how their stories, along with conversations with co-host Kristin Glenn, have helped normalize grief, honor our children, and remind bereaved parents that they are never alone. Bruce also offers a preview of what's ahead in Season 5, including upcoming guests, new Foundation initiatives, and the first episode of the new season, which will reflect on National Bereaved Parents Month, the Compassionate Friends and Bereaved Parents of the USA national conferences, and the anniversaries of Zach and Kristen. Finally, Bruce debuts the Don't Forget To Breathe song, a deeply personal tribute inspired by the words that have become the heartbeat of the podcast and a reminder that love endures, hope remains, and our children's stories continue to be told. And here are the lyrics... Don’t Forget To Breathe I still talk to you in empty rooms In the silence and the Sunday afternoons Some days I laugh Some days I break Some days I don’t know What my heart can take And everybody says that time moves on But they don’t know a love this strong So we carry what we cannot leave And somehow learn to breathe So don’t forget to breathe When the night gets hard to see When the world keeps moving on And you’re still holding on There’s a place for every tear Every memory still here You are not alone tonight We’ll sit with you awhile And don’t forget to breathe We speak their names around this fire Like keeping love alive is our desire And maybe grief’s just love that stays Long after someone slips away So pull your chair a little near There’s healing in the stories shared right here No fixing words No grand relief Just hearts that still believe So don’t forget to breathe When the ache won’t let you sleep When the quiet feels too loud And you can’t stand in the crowd There’s a road we didn’t choose Still we walk it two by two You are not alone tonight We’ll sit with you awhile And don’t forget to breathe Ahhhh Love don’t end It just changes shape again Ohhhh And the ones we miss the most Still live inside these souls So don’t forget to breathe Through the heartbreak and the grief There’s a light we cannot see Still shining quietly And if all you do today Is simply make it through the pain That is more than enough tonight You’re still here and so are we So don’t forget Don’t forget to breathe Don’t forget to breathe Don’t Forget To Breathe Thank you for walking this journey with us. We'll see you in Season 5. Support the show Help keep the Don’t Forget To Breathe podcast going. Become a supporter today and be part of the movement to bring light, connection, and hope to those living with loss. Follow this link to become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1376761/support

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  Episode #43

  Who Am I After Child Loss -E443

  Jul 19, 202630 minS4

  Get in touch Who were you before your child died? And who have you become since? In this deeply personal conversation, Bruce Barker and Kristin Glenn explore one of the most profound realities of child loss: the person you were before your child died no longer exists. Together, they reflect on how grief reshapes identity, relationships, priorities, purpose, and even the way we experience the world. They talk about losing not only a son or daughter, but also the future they imagined, the confidence they once carried, and the version of themselves they thought they would always be. They also discuss the unexpected qualities that emerge through grief, deeper compassion, greater authenticity, a different understanding of success, and a renewed desire to help others, while acknowledging they would trade every lesson learned for one more moment with their children. Throughout the episode, Bruce and Kristin invite listeners to pause and consider difficult but important questions: What parts of yourself do you miss? What parts of yourself are you proud of? How have your priorities changed? What would your child recognize in the person you've become? If you've ever looked in the mirror after child loss and wondered, "Who am I now?" this conversation reminds you that you're not alone. Grief changes us, but it doesn't end our story. Together, we continue learning how to carry both who we were and who we are becoming. Support the show Help keep the Don’t Forget To Breathe podcast going. Become a supporter today and be part of the movement to bring light, connection, and hope to those living with loss. Follow this link to become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1376761/support

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  Episode #42

  Marissa's Story: Healing Isn't Betrayal, Even When It Feels That Way -E442

  Jul 12, 202633 minS4

  Get in touch Marissa's daughter, Skylar, died in 2015 at just four years old. More than a decade later, Marissa shares what many bereaved parents quietly experience: the love hasn't changed, the grief hasn't disappeared, and healing can sometimes feel like betraying the child you miss every day. In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Marissa talks about the physical pain of grief, addiction as an attempt to numb unbearable sorrow, carrying what she describes as "a rock" inside her, and the loneliness that comes when everyone around you seems to move forward while you remain emotionally anchored to the day your child died. She also shares the hope she's beginning to discover as she starts grief counseling, why saying a child's name matters more than many people realize, and what grieving parents truly need from those who love them. Whether you're grieving the loss of a child or supporting someone who is, this episode offers honest insight into the lifelong journey of carrying profound love alongside profound loss. Support the show Help keep the Don’t Forget To Breathe podcast going. Become a supporter today and be part of the movement to bring light, connection, and hope to those living with loss. Follow this link to become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1376761/support

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  Episode #42

  Marissa's Story: Healing Isn't Betrayal, Even When It Feels That Way -E442

  Jul 12, 202633 minS4

  <p>Get in touch</p><p>Marissa's daughter, Skylar, died in 2015 at just four years old. More than a decade later, Marissa shares what many bereaved parents quietly experience: the love hasn't changed, the grief hasn't disappeared, and healing can sometimes feel like betraying the child you miss every day.</p><p>In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Marissa talks about the physical pain of grief, addiction as an attempt to numb unbearable sorrow, carrying what she describes as "a rock" inside her, and the loneliness that comes when everyone around you seems to move forward while you remain emotionally anchored...

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