Turn Your Grief Into Meaning That Actually Lasts | David Kessler
Summary
A grief expert shares his personal journey after his son’s unexpected death, revealing the struggle of facing profound loss despite his professional expertise. He describes the difficulty of attending grief support groups and moving beyond mere acceptance to find deeper purpose. Drawing on Viktor Frankl’s work, he concludes that meaning is not found in the tragedy itself, but in who we become in the aftermath.
Topics discussed
Intro: AdoptUSKids ad and show welcome
Working with Kubler-Ross and son's death
The irony of the grief expert needing help
Struggling with denial and acceptance
Finding meaning after tragedy via Frankl
Expanding work and book promotion
Outro: Subscriptions and newsletter sign-up
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