Grief, Healing, and Moving Forward | Solo Episode

About this episode

Carl Radke reflects on his personal journey of grief and healing after losing his brother to addiction.

Nobody teaches you how to grieve. In this special solo episode of More Life, Carl reflects on the sixth anniversary of losing his older brother, Curtis, to addiction. He shares the guilt, anger, heartbreak, and unexpected moments of hope that followed—and how that loss became the catalyst for his own sobriety and a completely different life. Carl also talks about what grief actually looks like years later, why anniversaries can still hit hard, how to show up for someone who's hurting, and why talking about the darkest moments can help someone else feel less alone. Whether you've lost someone, love someone who's grieving, or are navigating your own healing, this conversation is for you. Grief doesn't stop. You just learn to carry it. If you or someone you love is struggling, we've included resources below. Crisis Support 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988, anytime. Free, confidential, 24/7. → 988lifeline.org SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential treatment referrals, 24/7. → 1-800-662-4357 Substance Use & Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous — Free meetings, in person & online. → aa.org Release Recovery — Treatment, sober living & recovery services. →…

People in this episode

Host: Carl Radke

Topics covered

• grief
• healing
• sobriety
• loss
• support
• mental health

Keywords

• grief
• healing
• sobriety
• loss
• support
• mental health
• addiction
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, SAMHSA National Helpline, Alcoholics Anonymous, Release Recovery, Big Vision, Grow Therapy, Al-Anon, Nar-Anon

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