In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with award-winning director Child for a deeply personal conversation on grief, loss, and the journey toward healing. From the immediate shock of losing loved ones [00:00] [03:00] to the lasting emotional weight grief places on daily life [06:10] [09:00], they open up about the full reality of loss — not just the heartbreak, but the overwhelming responsibilities that follow: legal battles, funeral planning, managing estates, and handling the countless technical demands that arrive precisely when you're least equipped to face them. 

The conversation explores the importance of therapy [11:54] and processing emotions in real time, alongside the hard lessons of navigating life after loss [14:46] [18:07] —The discussion then shifts to mental health, relationships, and personal growth — from checking in on loved ones who appear strong [25:36], to reordering priorities away from career and toward meaningful connection [28:02], embracing boundaries [29:30], and navigating identity through life's transitions [30:59] [32:28]. They close by exploring how intentional environments foster healing [36:40] and why honest conversations about legacy and preparing for loss — before it happens — matter more than most people realize [41:14]. 

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