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We’re re-releasing this powerful episode because its message feels more relevant than ever.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline — and this conversation with Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Alexandra Vassilaros offers timeless guidance for anyone navigating loss, transition, or profound change. Alexandra shares how the death of her husband became a catalyst for meaning-making, creative expression, and deep healing, and how writing and presence can transform grief into connection and purpose.

Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or returning with new ears, this episode is an invitation to meet grief with honesty, compassion, and courage — and to discover how love continues to shape us long after loss.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH-kaeXRcn8&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh

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