In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Dr. Rohini Kannigati, a palliative care physician who guides us through the profound terrain of grief and end-of-life care. Dr. K challenges the cultural notion of “letting go,” instead inviting us to embrace the innocent act of “holding on” as a sacred aspect of the human heart.
Grief, like laughter, is a universal experience that transcends cultures, yet our resistance to it often drains our life-force. Dr. K shares how being fully present with grief can unlock a spring of unexpected gifts and a profound transformation.
We explore:
Dr. K also recommends The Adventure of Grief, a powerful TED Talk offering further insight into navigating loss.
This episode is an invitation to live the dying moments of our lives with presence, heart, and an openness to what grief has to teach us.