Heroes in Grief

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

November 30, 2025·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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/id1642783207Website: https://goldenheartgrief.com/ (Grief counseling, Charlotte, NC)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenheartgriefsupport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenheartgriefsupportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-gainsboro-3b528833/========================================Please consider supporting the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/heroesingriefNEW!!! Purchase the book Tom is in 'Stories of Friends and Family Lost': https://amzn.to/3SXtG1vHeroes in Grief: www.heroesingrief.comContact Tom: tom@heroesingrief.comTom's GriefTalks page (Book Tom as your Guest Speaker): https://www.facebook.com/tombendergrieftalksOur partner 'Get Griefy Magazine': www.getgriefymagazine.comGet Griefy Collective (Business Collective for anyone...

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