Episode Details

Losing a child to addiction is every parent’s worst nightmare. Katie Rizzo shares the heartbreaking yet hopeful story of losing her firstborn son Nicholas, and how she transformed unimaginable grief into purpose. In this deeply moving episode, she discusses her memoir *The Trimesters of Grief*, the stages of healing, finding light after darkness, and how young adults can support loved ones through loss or navigate their own pain. This conversation offers raw honesty, compassion, and practical tools for resilience and hope.

**Key Highlights:**

• The sudden loss of her son to opioid addiction

• Writing *The Trimesters of Grief* as a hybrid memoir and guide

• Navigating the complex emotions of parental grief

• Finding purpose and helping others through loss

• Advice for young adults facing grief or supporting others

Connect with Katie Rizzo

Website:https://katierizzo.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rizzo-098978280/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katierizzo007/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Katie Rizzo Background & Her Son’s Story

2:15 - The Day Everything Changed

5:10 - Writing The Trimesters of Grief

8:45 - Navigating Parental Grief & Loss

12:30 - Healing Stages and Finding Hope

15:20 - Turning Pain into Purpose

18:40 - Advice for Young Adults Facing Grief

21:15 - Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts