One day in April, Shenna thought it was going to be just another normal day. Instead, she wakes up to a phone call from her mom informing her of her dad’s sudden passing. The news is devastating, and being miles away when it happened and unable to immediately fly home certainly doesn’t help. In this episode, Shenna recounts the events that transpired before, during, and after her dad’s death while reflecting on the meaning and gravity of each moment. Shenna finally comes to terms with her dad’s death and attempts to understand her grief through a thorough review of related literature and research on the subject. This episode features a discussion on loss, the process of bereavement, and the psychological, physical, and emotional symptoms and effects of grief. Join Shenna as she consciously unravels the effect of grief and the true meaning of making the most out of your life.

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