Episode 72

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30th Nov 2025

E72 - Holly Gainsboro - Grief Support Specialist/Coach & Grief Educator

Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a Grief Support Specialist/Coach & Grief Educator. Holly’s late husband, Steven, died in December 2010, from glioblastoma. Holly began her work in the grief field more than a decade ago, earning her first certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. She continued her studies and received her certification as a Grief Educator with world renowned grief expert, David Kessler, as well as being certified as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. Holly believes that learning never stops and recently completed another training and certification as a Grief & Loss Provider with Claire Bidwell Smith. Holly recognizes that grievers don’t need to be fixed, they need to be heard, seen, and supported. Holly’s passion/purpose is to be present for those who have experienced losses by guiding them through the feelings of grief and leading them to a place of peace and hope while honoring their relationships/experiences.

Holly says," I normalize grief and invite growth and learning throughout the journey using a heart centered, and holistic approach.”

Holly works 1:1 with women who have lost a loved one to a brain tumor or are caring for a loved one diagnosed with a brain tumor, facilitates grief support groups, and leads grief education workshops for various organizations. She is the co-host of the podcast Creating Space for Grief & Hope.

Creating Space for Grief & Hope - Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-space-for-grief-hope/id1642783207

Website: https://goldenheartgrief.com/ (Grief counseling, Charlotte, NC)

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenheartgriefsupport

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-gainsboro-3b528833/

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Heroes in Grief
Inspiring people who have done purposeful things with their grief.
I am a bereaved father, a bereaved son, a bereaved brother & a bereaved friend. Listening to other people's stories of how they cope with their death losses has almost always given me useful tools to use in my journey.
The purpose of Heroes in Grief is the same. It is my sincere hope that hearing the remarkable things that grieving people have done to honor their loved ones, or maybe just to cope will encourage you as well.
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