David Kessler, The World's Top Grief Expert

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🗓️ 19 October 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating life’s changes. He's written six bestselling books, while his first book, The Needs of The Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. His advice has been featured by The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, TODAY Show, and GQ, to name a few. Kessler’s experiences with thousands of people on the edge of life and death have taught him the secrets to living a fulfilled life, even after life’s tragedies. Purchase David's Book Here: https://amzn.to/4h78pxt Join David's FREE companion class for anyone who buys the book: griefbook.com David's website grief.com Link to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pXgXzU4LuFI Ways You Can Support This Podcast: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collierlandry?sub_confirmation=1 ➡️ Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry ➡️ Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ Social Media Links: https://collierlandry.com/links Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend or family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath. •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Disclaimer: This content is based on public news sites, interviews, court documents, Facebook groups, and news segments. All quoted statements are considered alleged unless confirmed. The views expressed are my own and may not reflect any organization. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. This content is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for support. I do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and am not liable for errors or damages. Verify facts independently. All information is provided as-is and is subject to change. #truestory #mentalhealth #traumarecovery *This podcast contains colorful language that some of our listeners might consider NSFW...even when working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	We live in such a grief illiterate society.
0:03.0	And, you know, one of the things,
0:06.0	and I don't know if you ever felt this,
0:09.0	I certainly felt this because I got such a dose of grief
0:13.0	at such a young age that like,
0:17.0	sometimes when people were really grief illiterate with me, you know, you can either like be offended and believe me I've been offended or insulted or I had a million reactions, but you can also go, oh, they don't know yet.
0:35.4	Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in Dr. John Boyle is accused of killing his wife, Marine.
0:41.6	The boy confidently told the jury it was his decision to testify against his father.
0:46.2	I heard a scream. I heard a son. It's about this laugh.
0:49.2	We the jury find the defendant guilty.
0:52.3	I decided at an early age that our trauma should not be what defines us.
0:56.8	It's what we choose to do with it that does.
0:59.2	I'm here to share my unique perspective on true crime, mental health, society, and popular
1:04.4	culture, and always with a slight sense of humor.
1:07.2	I'm Collier Landry and welcome to my show.
1:10.1	Mover Nation, what's going on? What's going on?
1:14.3	What's going on? Whereever you may be and however you may be watching or listening, thanks for making
1:21.5	me a part of your day. So today's episode is a deeply important one and as we're diving into the topic of grief with
1:30.8	none other than David Kessler, who is the world's leading expert on grief and loss.
1:36.2	Now David has dedicated his life to helping people navigate some of the most difficult moments
1:40.9	and today he's here to share his insights with all of us. In this conversation,
1:45.5	we're going to explore the complexities of grief, how it shows up differently for everyone,
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