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Welcome to another episode of *Grief to Growth*, where we explore the multifaceted human experience, including the depths of grief and the peaks of transformation. In this episode, Brian Smith has an enlightening conversation with Deborah Kasdan, author of *Rollback the World: A Sister’s Memoir*.

Deborah shares the profound and often misunderstood journey of mental illness through the lens of her family’s experience, specifically the life of her sister Rachel, who battled schizophrenia.

**About Our Guest:**

Deborah Kasdan is the author of *Rollback the World: A Sister’s Memoir*, a powerful exploration of her family's journey with mental illness. Her book not only tells her sister Rachel's story but also highlights the urgent need for societal change and understanding.

Deborah Kasdan's Website (http://deborahkasdan.com)

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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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