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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Finding Meaning

The Sixth Stage of Grief

Book • 2019

In this groundbreaking book, David Kessler journeys beyond the classic five stages of grief to discover a sixth stage: meaning.

Drawing from his professional expertise and intensely personal experiences, including the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son, Kessler provides insights, collective wisdom, and powerful tools to help those experiencing loss.

He argues that finding meaning beyond the traditional stages of grief can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.

The book emphasizes the importance of witnessing grief and finding ways to honor loved ones, ensuring their legacy continues through the living.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Lauren Zonfrillo

Lauryn Evarts-Bosstick

Cloe Shasha Brooks

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in relation to his views on grief and the need for a witness during the grieving process.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a grief expert whose insights on dealing with loss were shared in a Daily Stoic podcast episode.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an interviewee on his podcast, discussing insights on death and dying.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as his bestselling book, exploring the sixth stage of grief: meaning.

David Kessler on Finding Meaning in Grief and Practicing the Art of Memento Mori

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book with powerful reminders for parents to stay present and grateful for their children.

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Mentioned by

Connor Beaton

as another resource on grief.

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Mentioned by

Esther Perel

when discussing the stages of grief and the importance of witnessing someone's grief.

Esther Calling - Grief is Like a Fingerprint

Mentioned by

Lauren Zonfrillo

as a helpful book on dealing with grief, covering practical aspects like handling social media and belongings of the deceased.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as his new book, exploring the concept of finding meaning as a sixth stage of grief.

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Mentioned by John Deloney in the context of finding meaning in difficult experiences.

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Recommended by

John Delony

as a masterpiece on dealing with loss.

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Mentioned by

David Thomas

as a helpful resource for understanding grief and finding meaning in loss.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

; signed copies were available at The Painted Porch.

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Mentioned by

John Delony

in relation to coping with grief and trauma after a disaster.

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Mentioned by

John Delony

and

David Kessler

in discussion about finding meaning after loss.

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Mentioned by

Lauryn Evarts-Bosstick

as a helpful resource for understanding grief.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

at the end of the podcast as the book discussed during the episode.

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Mentioned by

Cloe Shasha Brooks

when introducing

David Kessler

and his work on grief.

How to find meaning after loss | David Kessler

Recommended by

John Delony

as a helpful resource for understanding grief.

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