Host Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and discusses grief as a personal, normal response to loss, then interviews Dr. Adam Kimowitz, a New Jersey dentist whose younger brother David was murdered in 2019. Kimowitz describes their close, laughter-filled bond, David’s work in comedy and real estate, and the traumatic aftermath of the murder, including shock, hypervigilance, and struggling with basic tasks. He explains what helped: not being alone, relying on therapy and safe people, focusing on “micro wins,” learning from grief and resilience thinkers, and using humor appropriately to break tension. He shares guidance on supporting the bereaved—saying “I have no words, but I’m here,” offering presence and hugs, avoiding comparisons, and inviting stories about the person. He also covers parenting through grief with honesty, communication, professional help, and modeling that it’s okay not to be okay, plus how his marriage provided mutual support. Kimowitz keeps David’s memory alive through journaling, music, traditions with David’s daughters, and living by a “Dave test,” and emphasizes empathy, self-grace, and asking for help to reconnect.

00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched

00:29 Grief Is Personal

00:50 Meet Adam and David

03:57 From Corporate to Dentistry

05:55 The Night Everything Changed

08:05 Goldfish and Micro Wins

10:54 Learning Through Trauma

13:03 What Helped in Shock

15:20 David and the Power of Laughter

18:59 Humor as Support

24:58 What to Say to Grievers

28:50 Humor Inside Grief

30:00 Why Death Feels Taboo

31:52 Talking to Kids About Loss

36:24 Self Care for High Achievers

41:41 Marriage as an Anchor

47:53 Keeping Dave Alive

51:30 Resilience and Asking Help

52:46 Empathy Over Judgment

55:25 Music Montage Farewell

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