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In this deeply insightful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes the worldās foremost grief expert, David Kessler, to explore how we can find meaning in grief. David, a grief counselor and author of Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook, shares his personal experience of losing his son and provides practical tools for processing grief. Brian and David dive into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of healing after profound loss.
David has worked alongside iconic figures in the grief field like Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Louise Hay, and his experience as a grief educator and counselor offers invaluable wisdom to anyone seeking hope in their grief journey.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How to move from feeling "buried" by grief to feeling "planted" for growth š±
- Davidās personal story of losing his son and how it transformed his approach to grief counseling šļø
- Practical tools for **finding meaning in grief** and navigating complicated emotions such as guilt, anger, and regret
- The importance of balancing the spiritual and human aspects of the grieving process š
- How to take small steps toward healing, even when the pain feels overwhelming
About Our Guest:
David Kessler is the worldās leading authority on grief, with decades of experience guiding thousands through the most difficult moments of their lives. He has co-authored books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, including *On Grief and Grieving*, and worked with Louise Hay on *You Can Heal Your Heart*. Davidās latest work, *Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook*, provides actionable tools for navigating grief and finding peace.
Resources Mentioned:
- David Kesslerās Website
Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:
Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
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In this deeply insightful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes the worldās foremost grief expert, David Kessler, to explore how we can find meaning in grief. David, a grief counselor and author of Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook, shares his personal experience of losing his son and provides practical tools for processing grief. Brian and David dive into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of healing after profound loss.
David has worked alongside iconic figures in the grief field like Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Louise Hay, and his experience as a grief educator and counselor offers invaluable wisdom to anyone seeking hope in their grief journey.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How to move from feeling "buried" by grief to feeling "planted" for growth š±
- Davidās personal story of losing his son and how it transformed his approach to grief counseling šļø
- Practical tools for **finding meaning in grief** and navigating complicated emotions such as guilt, anger, and regret
- The importance of balancing the spiritual and human aspects of the grieving process š
- How to take small steps toward healing, even when the pain feels overwhelming
About Our Guest:
David Kessler is the worldās leading authority on grief, with decades of experience guiding thousands through the most difficult moments of their lives. He has co-authored books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, including *On Grief and Grieving*, and worked with Louise Hay on *You Can Heal Your Heart*. Davidās latest work, *Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook*, provides actionable tools for navigating grief and finding peace.
Resources Mentioned:
- David Kesslerās Website
Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:
Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, youāll receive a commemorative mug.
š Visit IANDS.org and click āGiveā to support this vital work.
Ā
What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?
Join nearly 1,000 attendeesĀ August 27ā31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.
Register now at Conference.IANDS.org
Ā
Support the show
š§šæāš¤āš§š» Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
š Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
š° Get A Free Gift
š
Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
š Leave A Review
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