Episode
In this heartfelt episode, Desa Karye Daniel sits down with Holly Truhlar to explore the profound themes of grief, liberation, rupture, and repair through the lens of community care. Together, they delve into personal experiences of how grief has manifested in their lives, sharing intimate stories and reflections. The conversation also touches on the concept of system collapse and Holly's unique passion for mules, weaving together insights that resonate deeply with listeners. Join them for an enlightening discussion that encourages healing and connection in challenging times.
Guest
Holly Truhlar, JD, MA (they/she), is a neuroqueer collapse psychologist, politicized grief tender, and soul activist. Their work centers on cultivating a cosmology of belonging, practicing the alchemy of rupture and repair, and eldering end times. Their teaching style brings ritual, storytelling, imagination, creative practices, and Deep Democracy into relational practice. They hold a Doctorate in Law and a Master’s in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, though their deepest learnings come through sustained relationship with the Wild, including the Dreaming Earth, Ancestors, Hekate, and donkeys. In 2026, they're co-facilitating their third grief ritual leadership training and advising organizations on liberatory grief work, compassionate accountability processes, and soul-centered leadership.
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Citation
Daniel, D. (Producer). (2026, August 24). From Collapse to Care: Rebuilding Through Grief. (No.319) [Audio Podcast]. https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/from-collapse-to-care-rebuilding-through-grief
