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Death affects us all. Yet it is still the last taboo in our society, and grief is profoundly misunderstood. Hosted by Julia Samuel – a grief psychotherapist with over twenty five years’ experience of working with the bereaved – we hear stories from those who have experienced great love and loss – and survived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief—and life’s other major stressors—on the human body. Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While...

Experiencing grief at the death of a person we love or who matters to us—as universal as it is painful—is central to the human condition. Surprisingly, however, philosophers have rarely examined grief in any depth. In Grief, Michael Cholbi presents a groundbreaking philosophical exploration of this complex emotional event, offering valuable new insights about what grief is, whom we grieve, and how grief can ultimately lead us to a richer self-understanding and a fuller realization of our humanity.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD This inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?...

When we lose someone we love, when we suffer loss or defeat, when catastrophe strikes - war, famine, pandemic - we go in search of consolation. But how do we console each other and ourselves in an age of unbelief? In a series of lapidary meditations on writers, artists, musicians, and their works - from the books of Job and Psalms to Albert Camus, Anna Akhmatova, and Primo Levi - esteemed writer and historian Michael Ignatieff shows how men and women in extremity have looked to each other across time to recover hope and resilience.

In her long-awaited debut, a beloved master teacher shows us how to move from the “constant squeeze” of suffering to a direct experience of enoughness. The magnanimous heart is a heart of balance and buoyancy, of generosity and inclusivity. It allows us to approach each moment exactly as it is, in a fresh and alive way free from agendas and “shoulds,” receiving all that arises. It has the capacity to hold anything and everything, transforming even vulnerability and grief into workable assets.

In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech—not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked. Cicero's Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech.

Living in a Time of Dying is a spiritual manifesto for our times. It undertakes the sobering task of inviting us to feel the full weight of not only the inevitability of death, but the impending collapse of our human civilization, as evidenced through the social, psychospiritual, and ecological crises that we face in the 21st century on this planet Earth. Written for all those struggling with grief and fear about the future of our world, it offers a deeply poignant and compassionate vision for how to live in such times with integrity, courage, and grace.

A highly anticipated, rediscovered collection from Viktor Frankl, published for the first time in the United States, exploring freedom, responsibility, and how we can draw meaning from the temporary nature of our lives From the bestselling author of Man's Search for Meaning, which has sold over...

In the summer of 2000, David Hlavsa and his wife Lisa Holtby embarked on a pilgrimage. After trying for three years to conceive a child and suffering through the monthly cycle of hope and disappointment, they decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, a joint enterprise - and an act of faith - they hoped would strengthen their marriage and prepare them for parenthood.

"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.'Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as they discuss topics like survival guilt, synchronicities, and the scientific evidence supporting the ...

End your stagnation. Use the monster known as grief to your advantage. Grief is energy. Energy never dies, but it can be transferred and transformed. Join host J. Lewis III., a school of hard knocks grief consultant, discussing how to transform your grief into fuel—interviewing people like you who have chosen to use grief to move forward and overcome their challenges. J. Lewis III., lets listeners know that they can do the same. On the 15th and 30th of every month, the show interviews people who successfully use their grief as fuel to create opportunity. Through a combination of ...

Welcome to The Feel Good Always Podcast—a sacred space for real stories of love, connection, spiritual awakening, and ascension.I’m Becky Bradley—spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and mother walking this path with my daughter Keira, who now guides me from beyond the veil.This podcast was born from the profound connection that continues beyond death and the undeniable signs, synchronicities, and energy shifts that opened my awareness after Keira’s transition. Here, we explore what it means to awaken to inner peace, move through the Great Awakening, and live consciously in this new Age...

Good Grief is a podcast about grief but also how we develop, learn and form meaningful traditions around it.I’ve lost loved ones in my life, most of us have. But recently I lost someone and I just didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know how to process it, but equally I didn’t know what to do to help friends or family experiencing loss. Selfishly it scared me and reminded me of my own mortality. I guess I’ve avoided anything related to death or grief for my entire life. I was shocked by how much I didn’t know and how we never talk about it as a society. I mean it’s one of life’s ...

If you have just recently been through a terrible loss of someone you love or even if it has been a couple of years since you have lost them, Emergency Grief Department is your fast and effective way of helping you cope with the sadness and the depression you are feeling. This is not medical advice but is your safe place for healing and knowing you are not alone in this world even when experiencing a great loss. Welcome to the Emergency Grief Room.

Möchtest Du Deine Gefühle besser verstehen? Möchtest Du erfahren, woher Deine Gefühle wirklich stammen? Bist Du interessiert daran herauszufinden, wie Du eine andere Perspektive auf Deine Gefühle erlangen kannst? Lerne in diesem hilfreichen Ratgeber: Dich und Deine Gefühle besser kennen, was Deine Gefühle mit dem Sinn des Lebens zu tun haben, warum die menschliche Gefühlswelt komplex ist, das Gefühl der Angst zu verstehen, was das Gefühl der Wut über Dich aussagt und vieles, vieles mehr!