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In this deeply moving episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen speaks with Meredith Parfet — chaplain, MBA, TED speaker, and founder of Raven Yard Group — about the profound intersections of grief, crisis, and leadership. From the devastating loss of her sister and her own near-death experience to leading organizations through catastrophic crises, Meredith shares the frameworks, tools, and mindset shifts that transform suffering into purpose. Her insights on “grief brain,” decision-making under pressure, and finding meaning amid chaos will inspire leaders and individuals alike to navigate life’s hardest moments with resilience and grace.

What Listeners Will Learn:

-How personal tragedies shaped Meredith’s unique approach to crisis management.

-The biological and emotional effects of “grief brain” and how to counter them.

-Why defining a crisis clearly is the first step toward resolving it.

-Meredith’s 5-step Risk Readiness process for organizations.

-How to balance authenticity with responsibility during uncertainty.

-The role of self-compassion, forgiveness, and meaning-making in healing.

-Why active engagement with grief leads to growth, rather than letting it passively consume you.

Our Guest, Meredith Wilson Parfet:

➥https://meredithparfet.com/

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➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithwilsonparfet/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

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➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/