Navigating Grief and Embracing Spirituality with Dave Roberts
Seeing Death Clearly
Beliefs about the afterlife and consciousness
Dave shares his view of an afterlife of light and love and discusses continued bonds and partial reincarnation ideas.
In this episode of Seeing Death Clearly, Dave Roberts talks about his journey navigating grief after the death of his daughter, Janine. Roberts, an addictions counselor and psychology professor, shares his perspectives on spirituality, the afterlife, and the different ways he and his wife coped with their loss while supporting each other. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining bonds with loved ones, embracing varying beliefs, and the role of community in healing. Roberts discusses how his experience has transformed his approach to living genuinely and offers tips for those dealing with loss. This insightful conversation sheds light on the intersection of grief, end-of-life planning, and the potential for spiritual growth through challenging experiences.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts
00:11 Welcome to Seeing Death Clearly
00:36 Guest Introduction: Dave Roberts
01:38 Dave's Background and Career
04:06 The Tragic Story of Janine
08:10 Coping with Grief and Loss
17:24 Supporting Each Other Through Grief
20:56 Living with the End in Mind
24:41 Choosing Our Path: Embracing Challenges and Legacy
25:33 Teaching About Death: Finding Joy and Responsibility
27:29 Death, Dying, and Bereavement
28:56 Integrating Science and Spirituality
31:15 Personal Transformations and Beliefs
41:03 Encouraging Critical Thinking and Respect
45:48 Conclusion and Contact Information
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