The Transition Bridge Podcast

The Heart of Grief with Thomas Attig, Distinguished and Award-Winning Author, Philosopher

May 18, 2026·51 min
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“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown Grief is a topic that we need more and more insight and understanding, and my guest, Thomas Attig, will bring depth to this conversation. He comes to us today highly credentialed and has been honored with several distinguished awards for his contributions to the study of grief, bereavement, and applied philosophy. The wake of our loved one’s last breath washes over our world. We can easily lose our bearings in swirling winds of change and in a fog of suffering, separation, and aloneness. The color and vitality go out of things, places, events, activities, and experiences.  Those closest to us can seem distant. It can feel as if chaos has broken out, even as we resent the larger world going on as if nothing has happened. Thomas Attig is the author of The Heart of Grief: Death and the Search for Lasting Love and How We Grieve: Relearning the World.  His new collection, SEEKING WISDOM IN DEATH’S SHADOWS: Collected Writings on How We Grieve, distills a lifetime of listening, reflection, and teaching into understanding and guidance for mourners, caregivers, and counselors. Oxford is offering a 30% discount on the purchase of Seeking Wisdom in Death’s Shadows. Information Below!   Connect with Thomas: Website - https://griefsheart.com/   Here is how to secure the 30% discount: Steps for ordering Seeking Wisdom in Death’s Shadows by Thomas Attig 1. Search for the title at the Oxford University Press website - global.oup.com 2. Enter the title and press "go to cart" to begin ordering a copy 3. Enter the promotion code  - AUFLY30 - to secure the 30% discount   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial Amy Throw | Stylist & Image CoachI style women in clothes they love & build opportunities they believe in https://www.cabionline.com/?pws=styledwithsoul   Check out my online course! Your Story’s Changing, Finding Purpose in Life’s Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

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