{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"276 Why You Never Get Over Grief -and Why That's Good with Thomas Attig","description":"Grief is not a problem to be solved or something we simply \u201cget over.\u201d In this profound conversation, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with philosopher and grief expert Thomas Attig about mourning as a lifelong process of relearning how to live in a world forever changed by loss. Drawing on decades of scholarship and personal insight, Thomas explains how grief can deepen our love, strengthen resilience, and help us find wisdom and meaning in life\u2019s most difficult transitions. This episode offers compassionate guidance for anyone grieving a loved one or supporting someone through loss. Thomas Attig is an internationally recognized philosopher, educator, and authority on grief, death, and bereavement. He earned his BA and PhD in philosophy from Northwestern University and Washington University in St. Louis. During his career at Bowling Green State University, he helped establish the world\u2019s first PhD program in applied philosophy. He is a Fellow of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement. Dr. Attig is the author of several influential books, including How We Grieve and Seeking Wisdom in Death\u2019s Shadows. Episode Timeline  00:00 \u2013 Welcome and introduction  00:30 \u2013 Why grief is central to healthy aging and emotional well-being  04:06 \u2013 Tom Attig\u2019s early experiences with death and family loss  08:45 \u2013 Teaching the first university course on death and dying  11:30 \u2013 Grief as relearning how to live in the world  13:11 \u2013 Dr. Gillian shares the loss of her husband  15:44 \u2013 Grief reaction versus grief response  18:00 \u2013 Learning to love in separation  22:00 \u2013 Moving from sorrow to gratitude  24:52 \u2013 The purpose and structure of Seeking Wisdom in Death\u2019s Shadows  27:00 \u2013 Problems versus mysteries in life and grief  31:42 \u2013 One essential truth for anyone who is grieving   Connect with Thomas Attig PhD Book: Seeking Wisdom in Death\u2019s Shadows: Collected Writings on How We Grieve  Publisher: Oxford University Press  Website: Thomas Attig Author Page  30% Discount Code: AUFLY30  Dr. Lockitch Call to Action  Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at https:\/\/www.askdrgill.com\/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com  Download Guide to Nature\u2019s Colorful Antioxidants 2026  ","author_name":"Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,","author_url":"https:\/\/askdrgill.com","html":"