• Rise Stronger: The Spartan Approach to Grief with Kim Pastore

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast

Rise Stronger: The Spartan Approach to Grief with Kim Pastore

  • Summary

  • 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/

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