David is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss.&nbsp;
His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even afterlife’s tragedies.&nbsp;
He is the author of six books, including his most recent bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He co authored two books with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, including On Grief and Grieving updated her 5 stages for grief. His first book, The Needs of The Dying received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa.
David’s personal experience as a child witnessing a mass shooting while his mother was dying in a hospital helped him begin his journey. For most of his life, David has taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief.&nbsp;
He facilitates talks, workshops and retreats for those experiencing grief. However, despite his vast knowledge on grief, his life was turned upside down by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. It inspired him to write his newest book, Finding Meaning.
He is someone whose work has had a profound impact on my life in recent months and the world is truly a better place because of him being here.&nbsp;
He is also the founder of <a href="http://www.grief.com/">www.grief.com</a> which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast:&nbsp;
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<li>The worst loss is the one you&#8217;re going through; comparing losses only harms yourself.</li>
<li>Heartbreak is a form of grief, and all endings are a type of death.</li>
<li>The stages of grief are not a linear process; everyone experiences them differently.</li>
<li>Changing the story we tell ourselves about grief can help in the healing process.</li>
<li>Grief must be witnessed by others; isolation only prolongs the healing journey. Our true essence is love, and all other voices are our old wounds.</li>
<li>Allow yourself to walk through the pain and face it, as running from it will only prolong the healing process.</li>
<li>Grief is messy and non-linear; it&#8217;s important to allow the messiness and be with where you are.</li>
<li>Be with your grief but don&#8217;t let it become your identity; find healing by not letting past events control your decisions and actions.</li>
<li>Finding meaning in grief and loss is about who we become and how we show up in the world.</li>
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Grief and Loss Expert David Kessler on The Importance of Witnessing Grief and Finding Meaning From Break Ups, Divorce and Death Of Loved Ones!

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