In this episode, Holly Gainsboro speaks with Hank Glassner about his experience as a husband and father caring for his wife, Jordy, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023. Hank shares how their family, including their young son Brody, navigates caregiving, parenting, and anticipatory grief while focusing on quality of life. He and Holly discuss the challenges of control, self-care, and finding support through therapy and community. They also reflect on communicating with children about illness, the importance of compassion from medical professionals, and Jordy’s advocacy work through her podcast Grief Street.

Hank Glassner is a devoted husband, father and caregiver. Since Jordy Glassner’s diagnosis with glioblastoma, he has stood beside her as she courageously uses her journey to raise awareness through social media and her podcast Grief Street. As a caregiver, he balances advocacy and support while parenting their spirited three-year-old — all while trying to navigate what it means to keep life functional, healthy, and full of meaning in the midst of it all.

Grief Street Podcast: https://www.griefstreetpodcast.com

Grief Street on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefstreetpod

Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a certified grief support specialist/coach and certified grief educator. Following the death of her late husband, Steven, Holly felt pulled to be present for others experiencing their own losses—not just pertaining to death, but any event that may result in a grief response. She guides those who have suffered losses by helping them navigate their way through grief, transitioning them to a place of joy and hope. Holly also facilitates grief support groups, and grief education workshops. You can learn more on her website: https://www.goldenheartgrief.com

Produced by Cindy Ballaro with On Track Marketing – cindyballaro@yahoo.com