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to grieve resonates as a reminder to trust your own healing process. As he explains, “Almost every person I talk to [...] always paints grief as the moment when they allowed themselves to feel it.” For Ferrugio, the turning point in navigating grief comes when individuals stop judging their emotions and begin to fully experience them—even the most painful moments. “You’re not doing it wrong,” he says, “you just haven’t figured out what works for you.” This sentiment forms the foundation of DEAD Talks: a space where vulnerability is celebrated and grief is seen as an ongoing, evolving journey rather than a fixed timeline. Ferrugio’s message is both liberating and deeply personal, encouraging listeners to embrace the messiness of loss without fear of getting it "wrong." How David Ferrugio is Normalizing Grief, One Podcast at a Time
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Having lost his father in the September 11th attacks when he was just 12 years old, Ferrugio knows firsthand the weight of grief and the importance of talking about it. He points to this personal loss as the catalyst for DEAD Talks, where he invites others to share their experiences with mourning, trauma, and loss. By offering a platform to explore these deeply human experiences, he hopes to make it just a little easier for people to engage with these conversations. Whether it’s grief, trauma, or the broader questions of mortality, the podcast creates a safe space for stories that normalize discussing death in all its facets.
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