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Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss

Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss

De: Dr Christina Zampitella
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In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.

In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.

About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
Episodios
  • 0065: The Loss of A Student-Athlete (Part 1)

    0065: The Loss of A Student-Athlete (Part 1)
    Apr 7 2026

    Supporting Student Athletes After Suicide Loss with Chris Warren (Part 1)

    In this episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, Dr. Christina Zampitella sits down with Chris Warren, LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor at the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy) to talk about the loss of student athletes to suicide and the impact of that loss from the perspective of a coach and mentor.

    Chris shares his experience working closely with two high school athletes who died by suicide, and what it was like to receive that news, support other students through the loss, and navigate his own grief at the same time.

    This conversation explores the complexity of grief in leadership roles, including:

    • Supporting adolescents after a peer’s death

    • The pressure to “hold it together” while grieving

    • The loss of control that comes with suicide

    • And the weight of “what if” and “if only” thoughts that can follow This episode offers an honest look at grief, responsibility, and the lasting impact of loss — both personally and professionally.

    This is part 1 of a two-part series. Tune in next week for part 2. **********

    If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. Support is available. You can call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat support. If you are outside the U.S., please reach out to local emergency services or a trusted support resource in your area.

    Chapters / Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction

    00:40 – Meet Chris Warren

    01:30 – Coaching and Mentorship Background

    02:30 – First Loss: Gabby’s Story 03:30 – Learning About the Loss

    05:30 – Receiving the News

    07:00 – Shock, Disbelief, and Emotional Response

    08:30 – Immediate Reactions and Coping

    10:00 – Problem-Solving Mode vs. Grief

    11:30 – Navigating Uncertainty and Lack of Protocol

    12:45 – Supporting Student Athletes

    13:45 – Creating Space for Grief in a Team Setting

    15:00 – The Role of Choice and Autonomy

    16:30 – Coaching Skills in Crisis

    18:00 – Individual vs. Group Grief

    19:30 – Identity and Loss in Adolescence

    21:00 – Impact on Teammates

    22:30 – Difficulty Talking About Suicide

    23:30 – Loss of Control

    24:30 – Prior Conversations About Mental Health

    25:30 – “I Missed Something”

    26:30 – Guilt and Responsibility

    27:30 – Navigating “If Only” Thoughts

    28:30 – Self-Forgiveness and Reflection

    29:30 – Understanding Grief Over Time
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    31 m
  • 0064: Becoming a Widow: Kelsey Jagger on Trauma, Faith, and Looking for the Light (Part 2)

    0064: Becoming a Widow: Kelsey Jagger on Trauma, Faith, and Looking for the Light (Part 2)
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode, Dr. Christina Zampitella continues her conversation with grief coach, author, and widow Kelci Jager. While Part 1 focused on the story of loss, this episode explores what comes after — the reality of living as a widow and navigating life after everything changes. Kelci shares what it has been like to continue forward after her husband’s death, including parenting, rebuilding daily life, and learning how to live with grief rather than trying to move past it. This conversation also dives into how grief evolves over time, why it isn’t linear, and what it actually means to “carry” loss. They also discuss common misconceptions about grief, the difference between grief and depression, and practical ways to process emotions without avoiding them. From learning how to sit with pain to finding moments of connection and meaning, this episode offers a deeper understanding of what healing can look like after profound loss. Learn more about Kelci and Rise With Grief: https://risewithgrief.com/ Purchase a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Miracles-That-Never-Came/dp/1068683848
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    42 m
  • 0064: Becoming a Widow: Kelsey Jagger on Trauma, Faith, and Looking for the Light (Part 1)

    0064: Becoming a Widow: Kelsey Jagger on Trauma, Faith, and Looking for the Light (Part 1)
    Mar 24 2026
    Becoming a Widow: Kelsey Jagger on Trauma, Faith, and Looking for the Light Dr. Christina Zampitella introduces Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z and interviews grief coach and author Kelci Jager, founder of Rise With Grief, about becoming a widow after her husband Colin died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July 2022. Kelci shares a series of traumatic events after moving to Florida, including a 2020 car accident involving her two oldest sons that led to the discovery and successful removal of a benign brain tumor, followed by her husband’s sudden hospitalization and leukemia diagnosis in early 2021 during COVID. She describes severe shock, despair, and a crisis of faith, then shifting to self-compassion and a practice of “looking for the light” while caregiving through 559 days of illness. Kelsey recounts recognizing the end was near, bringing Colin home from the ICU, his peaceful death in her arms, and experiencing both devastation and peace afterward. 00:00 Show Intro 00:33 Meet Kelci Jager 02:04 Life Before Loss 02:52 Boys Crash Discovery 04:49 Tumor Surgery Recovery 06:18 New Year New Crisis 06:38 Leukemia Diagnosis Shock 08:39 Faith Despair Trauma 12:38 Finding Hope Compassion 17:45 Parenting Through Illness 20:30 Kids See The Struggle 22:23 Control What You Can 23:15 Looking for the Light 25:13 Duality Not Positivity 26:02 Colin’s Optimism Practice 28:37 Caregiver Grief in Private 31:53 The Chemo Rollercoaster 33:50 Day 557 Realization 35:00 Beach Break and Knowing 37:46 ICU Validation and Goodbye 38:56 Home for Final Hours 40:10 Relief and Devastation 42:24 Signs of Life After
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    44 m
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