{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dr. K Show","title":"Prof. Thomas Attig | Why Grief Is Not a Stage: Relearning How to Love After Loss","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2017,"description":"Grief isn't something that happens to you in five predictable stages. It's something you actively navigate, and there's a profound difference between the two.\nIn this episode of The Dr. K Show, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt sits down with Professor Thomas Attig, philosopher and author, to explore what it actually means to grieve. Drawing from decades of teaching and listening to people in the middle of loss, Thomas makes the case that grief is not a passive reaction but an active response, one that when approached with intention can lead back to love, meaning, and a rebuilt life. The conversation covers the myth of the five-stage model, why you never truly stop loving someone after they die, the difference between problems we solve and mysteries that change us, and why reading about death before you need to might be one of the most important things you can do.\nKey Takeaways:\n0:00 Introduction \n 1:34 Why the five-stage grief model is false \n 5:54 Grief as relearning how to live \n 7:49 Reaction vs. response: where choice lives in grief \n 11:26 The thought experiment: you never stop loving the absent \n 17:24 How to carry love forward after someone dies \n 21:52 Problems vs. mysteries: what death asks of us \n 29:49 The hospice room story and the books that help \nSchedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902\nResources:\nGet a 30% off when you purchase Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows through this link - https://global.oup.com/academic/product/seeking-wisdom-in-deaths-shadows-9780197776094?promocode=aufly30\nMedical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.\n____________________________________ If you're ready to optimize your health, restore your vitality, and take control of your longevity, subscribe now and join The Dr....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Xtux76qDp9ZQM4F5izSiY802yaSPvHgvs-Y_zx-iMSM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNmI1/YzRmNzllOTBhMDJh/MWM0Mjc1M2RjZGRm/MDgyNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}