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In this deeply insightful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes the world’s 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 🌱
- David’s personal story of losing his son and how it transformed his approach to grief counseling 🕊️
- 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 🙏
- How to take small steps toward healing, even when the pain feels overwhelming

About Our Guest:
David Kessler is the world’s 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*. David’s latest work, *Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook*, provides actionable tools for navigating grief and finding peace.

Resources Mentioned:
- David Kessler’s Website https://grief.com
- Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook by David Kessler https://griefbook.com


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