About this episode

Dr. Gillian Lockitch discusses the lifelong process of grief with philosopher Thomas Attig, emphasizing its role in emotional well-being and resilience.

Grief is not a problem to be solved or something we simply "get over." 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's 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's 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's Shadows . Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 00:30 – Why…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Guest: Thomas Attig

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• emotional well-being
• healthy aging
• resilience
• philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bowling Green State University

Books & works: How We Grieve, Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows

Places: Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis

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