Today, on Good Medicine with Keith Barker…

We observe the power of laughter and joy in the face of grief. 

Keith shares his journey in the arts, and the inspiration behind his play ‘This Is How We Got Here.’ Described as “Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming”, the play explores the aftermath of a family’s loss as they navigate grief, hope, and healing. Keith draws from personal experiences of losing loved ones to suicide- but also the resilience and hope he witnessed in his own family. He emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel emotions, talking about them, and finding moments of laughter and joy amidst the pain. Keith also discusses the significance of the fox as a symbol of hope and connection to nature. He encourages people to engage with nature, hug trees, and find solace in the outdoors as a form of good medicine.

During this episode, we learn that:

• Allowing yourself to feel emotions and talk about them is a way of processing grief and healing.
• Laughter and joy can coexist with pain and grief, and they play a vital role in the healing process.
• Nature and the outdoors can provide solace and serve as a form of good medicine.
• The fox in Keith Barker’s play ‘This Is How We Got Here’ symbolizes hope and connection to nature.
• Engaging with stories and art that explore themes of grief and loss can provide a space for reflection and conversation.

Remember Keiths Words “Even in the darkest of the darkest days, there is light somewhere and you have to find it.”

To stay up to date on Keiths projects, including his upcoming “Raised by Women” Play, follow him on Instagram @KeeferBarker

Watch “This is How We Got Here” at the Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver, BC, Apr 13 – Apr 28! Tickets are $30 at firehallartscentre.ca Post Show Talkbacks are April 18 & 25.