Grief is a universal and deeply emotional experience, and learning to navigate it is a crucial aspect of life. In this episode of The Most Days Show, we delve into the complexities of grief with Dr. Katherine Shear, a renowned expert in the field. Dr. Shear is not only an internist and psychiatrist, but also the founding director of the Center for Prolonged Grief at Columbia University and the Marion E. Kenworthy Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia School of Social Work and Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Having extensively researched anxiety disorders and prolonged grief disorder since 1995, Dr. Shear has a wealth of knowledge to share. In our conversation, we explore the nature of grief, its many layers, and how it shapes our lives. Dr. Shear also discusses Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (formerly known as Complicated Grief Treatment), an evidence-based approach she developed and tested in randomized controlled trials. Her groundbreaking work has received support from the National Institute of Mental Health, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the United States Department of Defense. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on grief and how we can better understand and cope with this essential human experience. Host: Brent Franson, Founder & CEO, Most Days Guest: Dr. Katherine Shear Music: Patrick Lee Production: Artifact More information on The Center for Prolonged Grief and the resources for those struggling with grief can be found here.