Episode 11: Kelli Hill – Wait... We Accidentally Invited an Expert

This week, something unusual happened.

For the first time, Rod & Chris: Unqualified and Unsupervised welcomes someone who's actually... qualified. And supervised.

Kelli Hill, a child clinical psychologist, joins us for a thoughtful, practical, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about helping children navigate death, loss, and grief. We talk about how kids understand loss at different ages, how to answer the questions adults often struggle with, and why honest conversations—rather than perfect ones—can make all the difference.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to better support a grieving child, Kelli offers practical guidance that's easy to understand and grounded in real-world experience.

Don't worry... Rod and Chris still manage to ask a few questions only the unqualified would think of.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How children understand grief at different ages
• Practical ways to talk with kids about death and loss
• Common mistakes well-meaning adults make
• Creating safe, honest conversations during difficult times
• Expert advice... with just enough Rod & Chris mixed in

Welcome to the club nobody asked to join.

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Music Credits

Music: "Sergio's Magic Dustbin" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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