E442 - 442. The 6th Stage of Grief with David Kessler

What if grief isn’t something to “get over” but something that can lead us toward meaning, connection, and healing? 

Jill interviews David Kessler, a leading expert on loss and healing. They discuss Kessler's background, his books, especially Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, and his journey through personal grief, including the loss of his son. 

David shares insights on the stages of grief, differentiates between practical and emotional grief, and stresses the importance of finding meaning and community in the healing process. 

He also touches on the role of children at funerals...