Death Expert Reveals How To HEAL From Loss Of A Loved One, Narcissists & Trauma | David Kessler

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This week on The Higher Self, we welcome grief expert and bestselling author, David Kessler. David shares his deeply personal journey through trauma and loss, revealing how these experiences shaped his work in grief and healing. He introduces the groundbreaking sixth stage of grief: finding meaning.

Together, Danny and David explore the transformative power of pain, the five stages of grief, and how profound suffering can lead to meaningful work. David also shares impactful stories from his life, including his experiences with Mother Teresa and Elizabeth Kubler Ross, and how the tragic loss of his son reshaped his understanding of grief.

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David Kessler:
David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss, with work featured in The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brené Brown, the TODAY Show, and GQ. His journey began after witnessing a mass shooting as a child while his mother was dying, leading him to dedicate his life to grief and trauma education. He has taught thousands of healthcare professionals and first responders, but his deepest challenge came with the sudden death of his son.

Author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, David's upcoming Finding Meaning Workbook offers practical tools for navigating grief, guilt, and overwhelming emotions, providing hope and healing to those in need.

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Connect with Danny:

[Teresita-lseh]

Dayum!!! “What we run from pursues us . What we face transforms us.”

[gabba]

Yes!: "When you are in a relationship with a narcissist you often deal with the death of self."

[indiablue]

So much here that’s profound. I’m going to read his book and listen to this again. And again. Grief from lost childhood and adolescence due to a narcisstici mother and then a narcisstic ex-husband. I used to explain my adolescence: “I had to lose my soul to survive’. Brilliant insight. 🙏

[sandymiller]

This is golden! 💎 Gems nonstop! So many 🎙️ mic drops w this guy! 🤯

[RebeccaDawn]

My favorite one yet. Wow. 😭🙏🏻 this was such a deeply resonating release for me. Thank you endlessly for this beautiful talk ✨♥️✨

[heidiwilliams]

I also just lost my son forever 41. My head is broken. I ordered your book. Hope it helps.

[lydialopezFDH]

Thank you so much for this episode. It's truly helping me, and I know helping so many others.Thank you so much

[VaneLopez]

I just purchased the Finding Meaning audiobook 🤗
Thanks Danny and David for this video!

[lyvlyfe]

Wow finding meaning in our grief! This is a game changer! So many things popped into my head that I thought I let go, forgave, but I didn't find meaning of, WHY ME, what is the purpose?
I'm in. I'm all in. Thank you, thank you, gracias 💚🤎❤️💛🧡

[lindagale]

thank you this was extremely helpful. I will listen again and again

[MicheleGuillemette-vjfd]

Hiya, lost after lost, grief is growth ❤

[zainibhussain]

You do find meaning, but it takes tim😊e to look within amd finding a meaning. There is always meaning.

[janeukraine]

@13:45 grief is a change you didn't want

[socalgingerjohnson]

The link to the book says it is not good.

[MaryEve]

🥹🙏🏼💫✨ so much awesome lessons share in this video ❤💛💙💜 🤩

[Tinayoga]

444 views❤❤❤❤❤thank you David❤Only love heals everything❤❤❤❤
except narcissist… I never had experience but from my clients - so much damage can be done to human … but its awakening for self love. Dont avoid 🚩 flags