Tanya Bohannon talks with Mark Tripodi, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone of Hope, a non-profit, grief support center based in Independence, Ohio. Tripodi shares how the organization was created after the loss of his son and how that experience shaped the mission. He explains how Cornerstone of Hope provides counseling, peer support groups, youth programs, camps, memorial events, and grief education. He discusses how grief affects children, teens, and adults differently. He highlights the importance of compassionate care, safe conversations, and emotional healing for families navigating loss.
Original airdate: 3/29/2026
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Tanya joined K-LOVE in 2005 and covers Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia, including major markets Indianapolis and Cleveland. She also covers K-LOVE signals in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.