Dennis Berry
Dennis Berry
Chris D'Amico Interview | Funky Brain Podcast | Addiction Recovery for Men | Overcoming Grief
Chris D'Amico Interview | Funky Brain Podcast | Addiction Recovery for Men | Overcoming Grief
Chris D'Amico Interview | Funky Brain Podcast | Addiction Recovery for Men | Overcoming Grief
Tuesday 26th May 2020
Chris D'Amico discusses overcoming grief and addiction while building a global kindness movement on The Funky Brain Business Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Turning Grief into Kindness: Chris D'Amico's Journey on The Funky Brain Business Podcast
If we do not, as a society, leave this as better people, we will have lost bigger picture.
What happens when life throws you a curveball so devastating that it changes everything? In this episode of The Funky Brain Business Podcast, Dennis Berry sits down with his high school friend Chris D'Amico, who faced the unimaginable loss of his 10-year-old son Christopher in a tragic boating accident in 2015. This heartfelt conversation between old friends dives deep into how Chris has been navigating life after such a profound loss.
But it’s not just about grief; it’s about finding a way to transform that pain into something meaningful. Chris shares how he started an organization called Kindness for Christopher, encouraging acts of kindness, especially on the 24th of each month—the date of the accident. The impact of this initiative has been felt worldwide, spreading a message of empathy and compassion. Chris also opens up about his battles with addiction and how community and connection played crucial roles in his recovery.
He discusses the importance of self-care and warns against the dangers of isolation, which can worsen feelings of grief and depression. One particularly moving moment in the episode is when Chris talks about his family's decision to donate eight of Christopher's organs, turning their personal tragedy into life-saving gifts for others. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of kindness.
As Chris poignantly puts it, “If we do not, as a society, leave this as better people, we will have lost bigger picture”. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that underscores the importance of community, empathy, and turning grief into positive action.