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The Gift of the StruggleAuthor: Elizabeth Denham
Life is hard. We all know it. We all experience it. And often, we fight it. Fight the hard. Fight the struggle. We don't embrace the bad with the good and we are unhappier for it. This podcast contemplates the idea that there is ALWAYS a gift in the struggles we experience in our lives. Maybe not one that reveals itself immediately, but one that becomes clearer as you move through the struggle and begin to recover. In this series, people reveal the gifts in the hardest parts of life. Look for it. You will find it. And when you struggle, learn from those brave enough to share. Language: en Genres: Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Transforming Grief, Rediscovering Purpose: David Roberts on Love, Loss & Spiritual Awakening
Monday, 24 November, 2025
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Gift of the Struggle, host Elizabeth Denham sits down with Dave Roberts—bereaved parent, retired addiction professional, professor, podcast host, and author—to explore a life journey reshaped by the unthinkable loss of his daughter, Jeannine.Dave shares the profound story of Jeannine’s short yet impactful life, her battle with a rare sarcoma, and the transformative path her death set in motion. From redefining his identity as a father and professional to experiencing signs, synchronicities, and spiritual expansion, Dave’s reflections offer comfort, hope, and a new way to understand grief.Together, Elizabeth and Dave dive into:✨ What grief really looks like beyond stages and timelines✨ How tragedy reshapes identity, beliefs, and purpose✨ The difference between “death” and “transition”✨ The power of continued bonds with loved ones✨ Spiritual awakening through signs, messages, and synchronicities✨ Healing across generations through ancestral understanding✨ The origin story of Dave’s transformative friendship with interfaith minister Patty Farino✨ His book When the Psychology Professor Met the Minister and what it teaches about healingIf you or someone you love is navigating grief, loss, or the search for meaning in hardship, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.Dave is an adjunct professor in the Psychology/Child Life Department at Utica University and a psychology instructor at Pratt Munson School of Art & Design. He is the host of the Teaching Journeys podcast and co-author of When the Psychology Professor Met the Minister. His work has appeared in Huffington Post, Open to Hope, Thrive Global, Mindfulness and Grief, and more. He has presented at numerous national grief and bereavement conferences and provides ongoing support for bereaved parents across the country.Learn more or contact him for an autographed copy of his book: BootsyandAngela@gmail.comWhen the Psychology Professor Met the MinisterAvailable on Amazon (paperback + Kindle) https://www.amazon.com/When-Psychology-Professor-Met-Minister/dp/B08XLGFMCCSubscribe for more inspiring stories of resilience, transformation, and hope.
