192 Tim Ringgold: He Lost Five Friends, a Child, and a Father—Yet He Found Peace

In this deeply moving episode of Noble Warrior, host CK Lin talks with Tim Ringgold, a board-certified music therapist who’s experienced profound loss: five best friends, his father, his daughter, and his stepfather. Despite such overwhelming grief, Tim has emerged with powerful insights and proven strategies to help others navigate their own healing journeys.

Tim shares:

• How to Differentiate Grief from Love and why you can keep the love alive even after releasing the pain.

• Why “Time Heals All Wounds” Is a Myth and what truly moves grief toward resolution.

• The Unique Role of Music Therapy in reducing stress, boosting emotional resilience, and reconnecting to memories in a healthier way.

• Practical Tools & Frameworks you can start using today—journaling, storytelling, and community support.

• His Upcoming Retreats and how a safe, dedicated container can accelerate emotional recovery.

Whether you’re grieving a loved one or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers real comfort, practical tools, and a renewed sense of possibility. Share this episode with anyone who needs hope and direction in their healing process.

Learn More About Tim’s Work:

Heal My Grief Retreat

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – “Is Grief Inevitable? Tim’s Full ‘Grief Resume’”
• 00:02:30 – “Five Best Friends Murdered: The Trauma That Shaped Tim”
• 00:06:59 – “Losing a Child: Tim’s Breakthrough Framework for Healing”
• 00:13:18 – “Time Heals All Wounds? Here’s Why That’s a Myth”
• 00:15:00 – “STUG Explained: Sudden Temporary Upsurges of Grief”
• 00:22:58 – “Grief vs. Love: Can You Let Go of Pain But Keep the Love?”
• 00:31:00 – “Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping: The Dangers of ‘Quick Fixes’”
• 00:37:39 – “Public Vulnerability: How Blogging Accelerated Tim’s Healing”
• 00:59:00 – “A Conversation with God: The ‘Ant on the Sidewalk’ Moment”
• 01:08:30 – “Permission to Be Angry at God: Dealing with Divine Disappointment”
• 01:14:40 – “From Prince to King: Finding a New Identity After Loss”
• 01:17:40 – “Supporting a Grieving Friend: Are You a ‘Doer’ or a ‘Beer’?”
• 01:24:26 – “Final Words + How to Join Tim’s Grief Retreats”

Connect with CK Lin

• Website: NobleWarrior.com (or your preferred link)

• Instagram: @CKLin (or your handle)

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“Time doesn’t heal grief—it only buries it. If you want to heal, you have to feel.” – Tim Ringgold