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Oct 2024
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#161 - David Kessler: Death Expert Revea...

DANNY MOREL
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This week on The Higher Self, we welcome grief expert and bestselling author, David Kessler. David shares his deeply personal journey through trauma and loss, revealing how these experiences shaped his work in grief and healing. He introduces the groundbreaking sixth stage of grief: finding meaning.


Together, Danny and David explore the transformative power of pain, the five stages of grief, and how profound suffering can lead to meaningful work. David also shares impactful stories from his life, including his experiences with Mother Teresa and Elizabeth Kubler Ross, and how the tragic loss of his son reshaped his understanding of grief.


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David Kessler:

David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss, with work featured in The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brené Brown, the TODAY Show, and GQ. His journey began after witnessing a mass shooting as a child while his mother was dying, leading him to dedicate his life to grief and trauma education. He has taught thousands of healthcare professionals and first responders, but his deepest challenge came with the sudden death of his son.


Author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, David's upcoming Finding Meaning Workbook offers practical tools for navigating grief, guilt, and overwhelming emotions, providing hope and healing to those in need.


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler

The Book: https://griefbook.com/


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