In this best of presentation, Kris Kington Barker talks with Jamie Metzger, Director of Grief Support and Education for Hospice SLO County. Loss, especially the death of a loved one, is among life's greatest stressors. It can affect us in physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, social, spiritual, and practical ways. Kris and Jamie will discuss different types of grief, researcher findings that can be helpful to people who are grieving, and tips for how to provide support for the bereaved.Hear the conversation Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX

Tune in for a conversation with clinician and author of the marriage saving and Best-Selling Divorce Busting, Michele Weiner-Davis about the current epidemic of families being torn apart by estrangement that is often encouraged and supported by mental health professionals, who may not ever meet the people they are recommending be cut-off from contact. How is this trend impacting our collective well-being and what can be done to improve the quality of our most important connections and support systems?Listen Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

Today on this Best of Central Coast Voices, host Fred Munroe will be talking with the folks from the Family Care Network. Join Fred as we learn more about the role of the Family Care Network and it’s work supporting the efforts of parents within our community .Listen Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX and on the KCBX App.

Come along and join Nashville-based Jim Lauderdale as he shares his incredible music journey that commenced when he was a kid in choir in North Carolina.