Rise Stronger: The Spartan Approach to Grief with Kim Pastore
Description
In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Kim Pastore, a widow who faced unimaginable loss when her husband, a dedicated SWAT officer, was killed in the line of duty.
Kim opens up about the overwhelming grief and challenges she faced and shares how she found the strength to keep going by turning to the Spartan Way. Through gratitude, resilience, and a commitment to honoring her husband’s legacy, Kim founded a foundation to support the mental and physical wellness of first responders.
Kim’s journey offers hope, showing that even in the darkest times, we can find purpose, strength, and a way to help others. This is a story about love, loss, and the power of never giving up.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Kim’s husband George and his SWAT journey
02:50 George’s tragic death and the grieving process
09:04 The Spartan way of overcoming grief
13:29 The role of adversity in childhood
15:15 Gratitude as a tool in tough times
18:35 Launching the George Pastore Foundation
23:20 Humble warrior games and community support
24:16 How to get involved with the foundation
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Jorge Pastore Foundation | Website:
https://www.jpastorefoundation.org/
United States
