Navigating Grief and Finding Hope: Stories of Loss, Healing, and Resilience with Dave
Join us on "Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart" as we explore the transformative journey of Grief and healing with our guest, Dave. In a heartfelt conversation, Dave shares his poignant experience of losing his 18-year-old daughter, Jeannine, to a rare and aggressive form of Cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. He opens up about the emotional highs and lows of this journey, from the joy of welcoming his first grandchild to the devastation of Jeannine’s diagnosis and eventual transition. Dave’s perspective on framing his daughter’s passing as a "transition" offers a unique way to find beauty and learning in every aspect of life, even in the midst of profound grief.
We also touch on the critical importance of support in overcoming grief through a moving story about a student who struggled after her brother’s suicide. By providing unwavering support and reassurance, I was able to help her see the immense value in her life, ultimately guiding her towards a fulfilling future. This narrative underlines the inspiration behind the Teaching Journeys podcast, which aims to extend classroom lessons on grief and loss to a broader audience, encouraged by my students and the support of my son.
Finally, we discuss the importance of being open to life’s unexpected turns and the role of teaching in staying youthful and fulfilled. We offer practical advice for navigating grief, including the benefits of support groups, reading, and practicing daily gratitude. To lighten the mood, we engage in a thought experiment about a dream dinner with four influential figures, highlighting the Wisdom and inspiration they could impart. We also emphasize our commitment to audience engagement, encouraging feedback to continually improve the podcast and better serve our community. Listen in for a journey of resilience, introspection, and finding purpose amidst unimaginable loss.
(00:02) Grief and Servant’s Heart Journey
(13:08) Life-Saving Stories
(25:45) Dinner Guests and Grief Guidance
(33:19) Audience Feedback for Podcast Improvement
David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on March 1, 2003 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt Munson School of Art and Design. He has been a workshop presenter and keynote speaker,both locally and nationwide. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on most podcast platforms.
He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television.
Personal Website: davidrobertsmsw.com
Author Website: psychologyprofessorandminister.com
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/theteachingjourneys/
NEWSLETTER: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575
SERVING JOURNAL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
PODCAST SWAG: https://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-jose
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