171 - Grief Taught Me Everything | David Ferrugio

DEAD Talks host, David Ferrugio, delves deep into personal reflections on how grief has taught him everything. Drawing from his own experience of losing his father in the September 11th attacks, he explores how grief has shaped his understanding of life. The episode starts with reflections on influential quotes that emphasizing the power of perception and choice in how we respond to life's challenges. With a dash of humor and a focus on staying open-minded and embracing discomfort for growth, this episode offers a heartfelt and inspirational perspective on navigating loss and finding meaning in life.   For all things DEAD Talks click here   Join the ⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠ for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features.   10% off Neurogum⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.   Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠Shop Here⁠ ⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks⁠   DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠   Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ + ⁠more⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠