Love Life With Matthew Hussey Grief Expert Shares The Worst Thing to Do After Heartbreak w/ David Kessler
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Sep 26, 2024 
David Kessler, a renowned grief expert and author, offers invaluable insights on navigating the turbulent waters of loss. He discusses practical ways to cope with grief, emphasizing the need to stay present rather than dwell on past traumas. Kessler tackles the often-overlooked guilt that accompanies heartbreak, encouraging listeners to separate feelings of control from healing. He also explores the complexity of grief in relationships, including the pain of unfulfilled dreams and the necessity of letting go of toxic connections.
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We Are Built To Weather Loss
- Humans are built to survive loss and carry ancestral wisdom for healing.
- David Kessler says modern society often interrupts this innate capacity to grieve.
Feel Grief Without Pre-Funeral Living
- Feel anticipatory grief but avoid 'attending the funeral early' by staying present.
- Use the reality of mortality to deepen presence, not to withdraw from life.
Fear Stops Life, Not Death
- Fear does not prevent death; it prevents fully living.
- Kessler warns fear of loss causes actions that make moments worse, not better.