What if grief isn’t something we move through, but something we learn to live with?
In this deeply moving conversation with Dave, we explore the lived reality of parental grief after the loss of a child and what healing truly looks like when grief doesn’t follow rules, stages or timelines.
Dave shares how losing his daughter reshaped his understanding of grief, revealing it as circular and nonlinear, rather than something to “move through” and leave behind. He speaks candidly about redefining his values, beliefs and identity as a parent, and how support from Reverend Patty Ferino helped him bridge the worlds of psychology and spirituality during his healing journey. Recognizing, that this loss was the catalyst to his integration of the two worlds and the creation of his Podcast
The conversation expands beyond death-related grief to include symbolic and non-death losses and experiences. Also addressing societal pressures to “be happy,” the impact of social media on grief expression, and the importance of distinguishing normal grief from complicated grief, especially for parents navigating traumatic loss.
This episode is an honest, compassionate exploration of grief, healing and what it means to live fully while carrying loss.
And if you are a parent, just learning how to navigate your grief, Dave leaves us with a heart-felt insight that may just be the answer to your prayers in this difficult time.
🎧 Guest: Dave Roberts | Professor, Podcast Host
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