Guest Name: Larry Bograd
Instagram: larrybograd
Summary
In this heartfelt episode of Poddin' My Noggin, host C.K. Simms speaks with author Larry Bograd about his memoir Blood Flow: A Son's 40-Year Journey to Understand His Father's Suicide. Together, they explore the emotional aftermath of suicide, the stigma of mental illness in the 1960s, and how Larry’s decades-long writing process helped him reframe his father’s death with compassion. The episode unpacks themes of trauma, gratitude, family healing, and the resilience born from pain. Larry also shares a glimpse into his upcoming work exploring the American West and emphasizes how storytelling can foster connection, healing, and hope.
Takeaways
- Larry's father's suicide deeply impacted his family dynamics.
- Mental health treatment in the 1960s was primitive and stigmatized.
- Larry chose compassion over anger towards his father's actions.
- The creative process for 'Blood Flow' evolved over decades.
- Larry's experiences shaped his understanding of resilience and survival.
- He emphasizes the importance of gratitude in life.
- Larry's family is now a loving and supportive unit.
- He believes in the power of storytelling to heal and connect.
- Larry's future projects include exploring the American West.
- The conversation highlights the importance of open discussions about mental health.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Trauma and Healing
10:02 Understanding the Impact of Suicide
20:08 Navigating Grief and Compassion
30:09 The Journey of Writing and Reflection
35:09 Family Bonds and Expressions of Love
38:18 Surviving Trauma: A Shift in Perspective
41:55 The Complexity of Victimhood and Healing
48:18 The Journey of a Writer: Banned Books and Censorship
55:18 Creative Endeavors: Documentaries and Personal Stories
01:02:02 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations
Keywords
#authorinterview #bloodflowbook #compassionatehealing #creativejourney #familyhealing #griefawareness #healingthroughwriting #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocacy #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #memoirwriting #openconversations #poddinmynoggin #resiliencejourney #selfcompassion #sonsstory #storytellingheals #storytellingpower #suicideawareness #suicideimpact #suicideprevention #suicidestigma #traumahealing #traumaresilience #understandinggrief #vulnerabilityinwriting #writingastherapy #writingmemoirs #writingtoheal #Podmatch
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