CTP (S3EOctSpecial5 BAWks:1-3) Grief, Plainspoken and True
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CTP (S3EOctSpecial5 BAWks:1-3) Grief, Plainspoken and True
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 3 (Wed 20251015)]
We explore grief without turning it into a checklist, and we learn how mentoring, listening, and even awkward honesty can support real healing. Doug Lawrence shares the story behind Grief: The Silent Pandemic and why writing became part of his path forward.
• Books & Authors Weeks context and setup
• Doug’s RCMP background and mentoring journey
• Why grief “stages” are guides, not rules
• Asking for help and accepting support
• Embrace the awkward as a practical skill
• Listening without fixing as core care
• Writing as therapy and public service
• Overview of Doug’s three books and themes
• Awards recognition and audience feedback
• How to reach Doug (http://TalentC.ca) for mentoring or questions
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Chapters
1. Books & Authors Weeks Kickoff (00:00:00)
2. Guest Intro: Doug Lawrence (00:01:52)
3. RCMP Background and Life Journey (00:04:09)
4. From Policing to Mentoring (00:06:15)
5. Debunking Stages of Grief (00:10:22)
6. Asking for Help and Being Heard (00:13:33)
7. Embrace the Awkward: How to Show Up (00:17:07)
8. Writing as Therapy and Service (00:20:17)
9. Doug’s Three Books and Themes (00:23:02)
10. Inside “Grief: The Silent Pandemic” (00:26:17)
11. Humor’s Role in Healing (00:28:59)
12. Podcasting, Validation, and Outreach (00:31:09)
13. Awards, Timelines, and What’s Next (00:33:57)
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