Grief is often misunderstood – it’s different for everyone – and healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. On today’s episode we sit down with David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss, where we reveal why experiencing pain and trauma can lead to an expanded capacity for joy, happiness, and love. Don't miss our insightful conversation on turning trauma into post-traumatic growth, featuring a powerful story-telling technique that offers a path towards recovery and transformation. In this episode we cover:0:03:00 – Help for the Hurting Heart0:04:06 – David's Story0:06:42 – Elizabeth Kubler Ross0:15:15 – Post-Traumatic Growth0:16:37 – Comparison0:20:55 – Community0:23:49 – Storytelling0:26:00 – Storytelling Exercise0:42:46 – Grief vs Trauma0:47:31 – Present-Moment Awareness1:03:09 – Relationships1:05:54 – Forgiveness1:14:25 – Connection1:17:11 – How to Grieve Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:Parsley HealthIt’s time to get better and feel better. Go to parsleyhealth.com/commune to schedule a free membership consultation and learn more about how Parsley can help you heal.BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.Thrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeVivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.com