David is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss.
His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even afterlife’s tragedies.
He is the author of six books, including his most recent bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He co authored two books with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, including On Grief and Grieving updated her 5 stages for grief. His first book, The Needs of The Dying received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa.
David’s personal experience as a child witnessing a mass shooting while his mother was dying in a hospital helped him begin his journey. For most of his life, David has taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief.
He facilitates talks, workshops and retreats for those experiencing grief. However, despite his vast knowledge on grief, his life was turned upside down by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. It inspired him to write his newest book, Finding Meaning.
He is someone whose work has had a profound impact on my life in recent months and the world is truly a better place because of him being here.
He is also the founder of www.grief.com which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast:
The worst loss is the one you're going through; comparing losses only harms yourself.
Heartbreak is a form of grief, and all endings are a type of death.
The stages of grief are not a linear process; everyone experiences them differently.
Changing the story we tell ourselves about grief can help in the healing process.
Grief must be witnessed by others; isolation only prolongs the healing journey. Our true essence is love, and all other voices are our old wounds.
Allow yourself to walk through the pain and face it, as running from it will only prolong the healing process.
Grief is messy and non-linear; it's important to allow the messiness and be with where you are.
Be with your grief but don't let it become your identity; find healing by not letting past events control your decisions and actions.
Finding meaning in grief and loss is about who we become and how we show up in the world.
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Dr. Judy is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host.
She is a published author and conducts neuropsychological and psychodiagnostics evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-after public speaker.
She is also an avid researcher and a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award.
Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast.
· Identifying self-sabotage triggers
· Why awareness around self-sabotage isn’t enough
· Rewiring your brain and how long that takes
· Replacement not repetitions for self sabotage
· The role values play and how they differ from goals
· How attachment wounds can impact self-sabotage
· The step by step process for reparenting your inner child
· Self-concept boosters
· And more
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Rewire Your Mindset Course
Do you feel frustrated, confident, unsatisfied or unfulfilled in any area of your life right now? If yes, check out the course link here. https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course
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Charlie is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, writer, campaigner, documentarian and international speaker.
She is the host and creator of Scamanda, the number 1 Apple podcast of 2023.
Charlie is an ambassador for Women’s Aid, Malaria No More and an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood. She does extensive advocacy work and sits on the Ministry of Justice’s victims advisory panel.
She has covered global events for major networks including the BBC and Sky, and her powerful documentary, ‘Nowhere to Run: Abused by Our Coach’, broadcast on the BBC, led to a change in UK law and international policy.
This is her second appearance on the podcast, you can listen to episode 421 from February 20th 2023: Charlie Webster on How Your Childhood Impacts The Way You Behave Now, Building Self Esteem and Reflecting On Your Own Self-Destructive Behavior Patterns!
She is also the author of the new book Why It’s Okay To Talk About Trauma – how to make sense of our past and grow through pain– which is available everywhere now.
This podcast goes through some very uncomfortable topics such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse and comes with a trigger warning. If you need to reach out for help, there are supportive links in the episode description.
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My summer BKF Online Summer Program starts this Monday. For more information, check the link below.
Johann is the author of three New York Times best-selling books that have been translated into more than 37 languages, and been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky, from Elton John to Naomi Klein.
His new book MAGIC PILL: The Extraordinary Benefits & disturbing risks – the New Weight Loss Drugs is available everywhere now.
This is hat trick appearance on the podcast, you can listen to Episode 281 from June 2020 Johann Hari on Lost Connections and Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression and Anxiety (And The Unexpected Solutions) and episode 363 in January 2022 titled Anxiety, stolen focus and why you can't pay attention.
We go a bit longer than normal in this podcast but as you’ll hopefully see from listening, there was a reason why. On top of providing all the pros, cons, benefits and risks of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs, there’s a brilliant Arnold Schwarzenegger and Australian media appearance story at the end that just summed up why I love Johan so much.
Another must listen episode by one of the great authors and storytellers of our time.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Pill-Extraordinary-Benefits-Disturbing-ebook/dp/B0CPVB35B3
Episode 363 with Johan: https://briankeanefitness.libsyn.com/363-ny-times-best-selling-author-johann-hari-on-anxiety-stolen-focus-and-why-you-cant-pay-attention
Episode 281 with Johan: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1153346936/the-brian-keane-podcast/281-johann-hari-on-lost-connections-and-uncovering-the-real-causes-of-depression-and-anxiety-and-the-unexpected-solutions]