# E331: How AI Is Changing Grief Support: Finding Healing Without Letting Go | John Kammer

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Podcast: [Adult Child of Dysfunction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/how-ai-is-changing-grief-support-john-kammer-guardian-aingels
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Duration seconds: 2493

## Resource

What if healing from grief didn't mean letting go? In this powerful episode, Tammy sits down with John Kammer, founder of Guardian AIngels, an innovative AI-powered grief support platform designed to help people process loss through guided reflection, journaling, and meaningful conversations. After losing three of his closest friends, including one to suicide, John found himself carrying years of unresolved grief, guilt, and unanswered questions. What began as a simple idea eventually evolved into Guardian AIngels—a platform created to help people navigate grief in a compassionate, structured, and supportive way. Together, Tammy and John explore: ✔ Why grief has no timeline ✔ The difference between healing and "moving on" ✔ How AI can complement therapy without replacing it ✔ The power of journaling and self-reflection ✔ Worden's Four Tasks of Mourning ✔ Why sharing stories keeps loved ones alive ✔ What NOT to say to someone who is grieving ✔ How grief can become isolation if left unspoken ✔ Why healing happens through small daily steps, not giant breakthroughs John also shares the question that completely changed his own healing journey and offers practical advice for anyone carrying the weight of loss. Whether you've lost a loved one, are supporting someone through grief, or simply want to better understand the healing process, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and actionable tools for moving forward while honoring the people we love. Key Takeaway "Grief isn't about letting someone go. It's about learning how to carry them forward." Guest Bio John Kammer is the founder of Guardian AIngels, an AI-powered grief support and reflective journaling platform designed to complement therapeutic care. Inspired by his own experiences with profound personal loss, John…

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