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In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Jessica Fein, author of Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, and host of I Don’t Know How You Do It. Jessica shares her journey of love, loss, and finding joy amidst heartbreak—especially after losing her beloved daughter, Dahlia, to a rare disease. 💜

✨ In this episode, we explore:
🔹 The inspiration behind Breathtaking and Jessica’s powerful memoir
🔹 Dahlia’s incredible spirit and lessons she taught through her journey
🔹 How humor and hope can exist alongside deep grief
🔹 The concept of ambiguous grief—grieving what is lost before it’s truly gone
🔹 Why vulnerability is a gift that connects us all

Jessica’s story is one of resilience, love, and the power of presence. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward after unimaginable loss, this conversation will leave you with hope and wisdom.

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🎙️ Listen to Jessica’s podcast: I Don’t Know How You Do It

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The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.  The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.

Visit IANDS.org to register

The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.  The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15. 

Visit IANDS.org to register

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