Real Feel Insights
Hosted by Sarah Bachmann, this podcast is all about real people, real stories, and the real insights that come from life's highs and lows. From navigating divorce, grief, and parenting to chasing dreams and building something new—we’re having the unfiltered conversations you didn’t know you needed.
Real Feel Insights
Loving Through the Struggle: Tom and Kari Tschider on Mental Health, Grief, and Remembering Matty
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In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Tom and Kari Tschider for a deeply personal conversation about the life of their daughter, Matty, and the struggles that ultimately led to her passing. They reflect on the joyful, compassionate young woman she was growing up, the changes they began to notice as she entered adulthood, and the difficult reality of watching someone they loved battle mental illness, alcohol addiction, and an eating disorder.
Throughout the conversation, Tom and Kari share what they learned while trying to support Matty, the role faith played after her passing, and why they continue to advocate for greater awareness and research surrounding mental health and eating disorders. They also discuss their decision to donate Matty's brain to research in hopes of helping other families facing similar struggles. It's an honest conversation about love, grief, resilience, and remembering the person beyond the illness.