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The Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 88: Transforming Grief into Compassion—A Conversation with Suzanne JabourWhat if grief could become a gateway to transformation, not just sorrow?In this powerful episode, Donn talked with grief educator Suzanne Jabour, who shared her moving journey after the loss of her 22-year-old son, Ben. Suzanne doesn’t offer platitudes; she offers permission. Permission to grieve differently. Permission to support others more meaningfully. And permission to be curious even in the darkest places.Whether you’re walking through your own loss or want to better support someone who is, this conversation will change the way you think about grief and connection.Resources we d...2025-05-081h 00
The Alignment ShowThe Alignment Show Ep. 49 with Kevin O'ConnorKevin O’Connor has been a writer most of his life. After all, you don’t earn a Ph.D. without developing some serious writing abilities. Now in his 70s, Kevin desired to open up another creative channel. He recently published Two Floors Above Grief, adding yet one more venture to his impressive resume, and he is planning more books. We talked with him about his journey from growing up in the family funeral business through his career as an educator and speaker, and coming back to the insights of the role of funeral professionals in helping people manage grie...2024-02-0940 min