Kathryn Henry Turns Grief Into Another F*cking Growth Opportunity

Kathryn M. Henry joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles for a raw, beautiful, and deeply human conversation about grief, love, resilience, spirituality, and learning how to keep living after losing the person you thought you’d grow old with. Through her memoir A Dime to Say I Love You, Kathryn reminds us that even the heaviest moments can become another f*cking growth opportunity when we meet them with honesty, humor, and self-compassion.

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This episode includes conversations about grief, childhood abuse, suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, cancer, and loss. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are loved, wanted, and needed here.

Mental Health Quote

“You’re good enough, and you don’t have to prove anything to anybody.” — Kathryn M. Henry

Episode Description

Grief can knock the air right out of you, but Kathryn M. Henry shows us that even the most painful chapters can hold love, wisdom, and one hell of a growth opportunity. In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with Kathryn, author of A Dime to Say I Love You, to talk about losing her wife Lisa, finding spiritual meaning after death, and learning how to keep showing up when life feels impossible.

Kathryn shares the story behind the dimes she and Lisa left for each other as tiny reminders of love. After Lisa’s transition following a decade-long cancer journey, those “dime moments” became something even deeper: signs of connection, comfort, and the belief that love does not simply disappear.

Together, they talk about resilience, childhood trauma, suicide survival, spirituality, vulnerability, self-love, and the kind of healing that does not come wrapped in perfection. Kathryn also opens up about writing her memoir, living in integrity, and bringing her whole self into every room, from personal relationships to corporate leadership.

This episode is for anyone walking through grief, questioning their purpose, rebuilding after trauma, or trying to find joy again without pretending everything is fine. Keywords: mental health podcast, grief healing, emotional wellness, suicide prevention, spiritual healing, resilience, self-love, LGBTQ mental health, trauma recovery, conscious leadership, grief support, vulnerability, personal growth, healing after loss, finding joy

Meet Our Guest — Kathryn M. Henry

Kathryn M. Henry is a writer, spiritual seeker, business leader, and author of A Dime to Say I Love You, a bold memoir that blends intimate storytelling with meditation, reflection, and personal growth practices. After a global career leading technology, operations, and people development at brands including Gap, Levi’s, and Lululemon, Kathryn now works at the intersection of leadership, inner life, social impact, and healing. Her story matters because she reminds us that grief does not have to harden us; it can open us.

Website: https://kathrynmhenry.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathryn.m.henry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.henry.94
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrykathryn
Media and speaking inquiries: [email protected]

Key Takeaways

• Grief is not something we “get over.” It becomes part of how we learn to live, love, and grow.
• Kathryn’s “dime moments” show how signs of love can appear in small, powerful, and deeply personal ways.
• Resilience is built by surviving what we thought would break us and realizing we are still here.
• Vulnerability helps us connect in ways that polished perfection never could.
• Self-love means choosing practices, people, and boundaries that help us stay grounded.
• Living in integrity means showing up as the same whole person in every room.

Actionable Items

• Look for your own “dime moments” — the small signs, memories, symbols, or reminders that help you feel connected to love.
• When life hands you another f*cking growth opportunity, pause before beating yourself up and ask, “What can I learn here?”
• Choose one grounding practice this week, like music, nature, meditation, journaling, movement, or calling someone who helps you feel safe.

References Mentioned

• A Dime to Say I Love You by Kathryn M. Henry
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org
• Global crisis resources: https://findahelpline.com
• Gayatri Mantra by Deva Premal
• Michael Bublé
• Stoic philosophy
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Meditation and contemplative practices

Important Chapters

• 00:00:37 – Welcome and episode introduction
• 00:01:38 – Kathryn introduces A Dime to Say I Love You
• 00:03:18 – The meaning behind Kathryn and Lisa’s “dime moments.”
• 00:05:11 – Why Kathryn uses the word “transition.”
• 00:06:20 – Signs from loved ones after loss
• 00:07:33 – Writing the book to honor Lisa and help others
• 00:10:06 – Another F*cking Growth Opportunity
• 00:12:49 – How resilience is built through hard moments
• 00:16:57 – Choosing joy and holding onto hope
• 00:19:26 – Vulnerability, self-love, and real connection
• 00:21:02 – The practices that keep Kathryn grounded
• 00:26:38 – Sharing trauma, grief, and suicide survival
• 00:30:10 – Kathryn’s spiritual path and healing practices
• 00:33:17 – Turning brokenness into hope
• 00:40:06 – Living in integrity in every room
• 00:46:03 – Kathryn’s advice to her younger self
• 00:46:36 – Learning that life gives no guarantees
• 00:47:51 – Music as a grounding tool
• 00:49:03 – Kathryn’s spirit animal
• 00:49:44 – How to connect with Kathryn

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