Actively Grieving: Choosing Joy After Loss With Kari Driskell

Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina · Apr 23, 2026 · 45m

Actively grieving is often described as a heavy shackle, yet Kari Driskell joins us to share the profound realization that while grief is lifelong, the state of active devastation does not have to be. As a widow who turned her personal loss into a "Heart Work" methodology, Kari discusses the vital distinction between the permanent presence of grief and the choice to move toward a sense of aliveness again. We explore the "messy and ugly" reality of parenting through acute loss, the importance of witnessing a friend's sadness without trying to "fix" it with a tissue, and how to nurture that…