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Description: Grief can feel so lonely but talking about it, and listening to others share their grief experiences helps. In Season 3 of All There Is, Anderson Cooper continues his deeply personal exploration of grief in all its complexities. In moving and honest discussions, he learns from others who’ve experienced life-altering losses. All There Is with Anderson Cooper is about the people we lose, the people left behind, and how we can live on – with loss and with love. | Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline

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A Message from Anderson with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-18
Duration: 00:03:17
Shownotes: Anderson checks in with an update about the podcast and invites listeners to call the All There Is voicemail. Visit the All There Is online

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Tyler Perry: Letting Go with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-11
Duration: 00:37:10
Summary: In this poignant episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper,' Tyler Perry opens up about the profound grief he continues to feel after the

15th anniversary of his mother's death. He shares his initial coping strategies, such as immersing himself in work, and reflects on the emotional turbulence that arises unexpectedly during significant times. Through personal anecdotes, Tyler emphasizes the importance of processing grief, acknowledging his inner child's pain, and navigating the complexities of trauma, anger, and healing, all while aiming to cherish joyful memories with his mother.

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Shownotes: This week marks 15 years since actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry lost his beloved mother, Willie Maxine Perry, at 64 years old. Tyler shares with

Anderson how he’s avoided his grief by pouring himself into work, and how he is now facing the trauma of his past and the pain of his mother’s absence. Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline and watch the video version on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering Eddie Van Halen with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-04
Duration: 00:28:26
Summary: In this touching episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper,' titled 'Remembering Eddie Van Halen,' Alex Van Halen shares his profound grief after the

loss of his brother, Eddie Van Halen. He reflects on their deep bond, their childhood love for music, and how Eddie's passing has left a lasting impact on his life. The conversation includes Eddie's struggles with addiction and illness, the creative journey they shared, and the significance of music as a form of communication between them. Alex emphasizes the enduring nature of their connection through memories and unreleased music they worked on together, encapsulating the complexities of grief and legacy.

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Shownotes: Before they co-founded one of the most successful rock bands in history, Alex and Eddie Van Halen were two kid brothers with a love of

music. In an emotional, and musically rich interview, Alex talks about Eddie’s life and death and the communication he feels he still has with him. Alex also plays some of the unreleased music they were working on before his brother’s death in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisiting Ashley Judd: Grief, Love and Naomi with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-27
Duration: 00:41:53
Summary: In this episode, Ashley Judd delves into her experiences with grief following her mother Naomi Judd's suicide. She reflects on unresolved childhood traumas and the

coping strategies that impacted her ability to express emotions as an adult. Judd differentiates between trauma and grief, emphasizes the importance of nurturing one's inner child, and explores maintaining a connection with her mother through shared memories. Additionally, she discusses the importance of self-responsibility while supporting loved ones and the journey of emotional healing as part of the grieving process. This conversation aims to foster understanding and connections among those experiencing grief.

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Shownotes: When Naomi Judd died by suicide in 2022, after a long struggle with mental illness, her daughter Ashley found her. In this deeply moving, revealing,

and insightful conversation Ashley Judd talks about the trauma she has worked hard to face, the grief she now feels, and how her mother’s spirit is still very much alive in her life. Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Sullivan: What Suffering Reveals with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-20
Duration: 00:35:25
Summary: In this episode of "All There Is with Anderson Cooper," Andrew Sullivan shares his complex experiences with grief stemming from personal losses, including friends lost

to the AIDS epidemic and his mother's mental illness. He reflects on his tumultuous relationship with his father and the myriad emotions tied to love and loss. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of community and love in coping with suffering, advocating for purposeful action like gay marriage as a means to honor those lost. Ultimately, he discusses how profound suffering can lead to deeper insights and connections, encouraging open engagement with grief and transforming it into a pathway for understanding and personal growth.

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Shownotes: Author Andrew Sullivan grew up in Britain seeing his mom struggle with mental illness. He came to America as a young gay man and was

named editor of The New Republic magazine, just as his friends began dying around him. Anderson talks with Andrew about surviving the AIDS epidemic and the complicated grief he feels following his mother’s death several months ago. Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Reeve: The Long Journey Into Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-13
Duration: 00:36:04
Summary: In this episode of "All There Is with Anderson Cooper," Will Reeve shares his journey through grief after losing both parents at a young age.

He reflects on his emotional connection with his father, Christopher Reeve, and the profound impact of his mother's death. Will discusses the complex emotions of dread and denial, and emphasizes the importance of facing pain to heal. He acknowledges how his coping strategies have shaped his life and underscores that grief is a lifelong process intertwined with love. Ultimately, his experiences highlight the permanence of loss while advocating for the acceptance of this reality as part of a meaningful life.

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Shownotes: America knew actor Christopher Reeve as Superman, but to Will Reeve, now an ABC News correspondent, he was “Dad.” Will was 12 years old when

his father died in 2004, and then in 2006 his mom Dana Reeve also died. Will sits down with Anderson to share what he calls his “long journey into grief.” Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Irene Weiss: The Soul Never Forgets with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-30
Duration: 00:41:09
Summary: In the CNN podcast episode "Irene Weiss: The Soul Never Forgets," Anderson Cooper engages in a heartfelt conversation with Irene Weiss, a Holocaust survivor. At

13, Weiss and her family were sent to Auschwitz, where she and her sister were the only survivors. At 93, she shares her experiences and how she copes with the immense grief of losing most of her family. The episode explores the profound effects of loss and human resilience in the face of extreme adversity, emphasizing the lasting impact of trauma and the complexity of grief. Weiss's narrative sheds light on the fragility of civilization and the enduring spirit amidst such profound loss.

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Shownotes: How do you live with loss that is beyond comprehension? When Irene Weiss was 13 years old she and her family were deported to Auschwitz.

She and her older sister were the only survivors. Now 93 years old, Irene talks with Anderson about how she survived and how she has lived with grief ever since. Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creating A Companionship With Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-23
Duration: 00:37:55
Summary: In this episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper', the host engages in a candid conversation with psychotherapist Francis Weller about the complexities of

grief. Anderson shares his struggle with suppressed grief and how childhood coping strategies are now barriers to healing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing, honoring, and embracing grief as a necessary part of life, which fosters deeper connections with those who have passed. By developing a companionship with grief, individuals can achieve emotional growth and navigate their feelings more effectively.

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Shownotes: After suppressing grief for decades, Anderson reached out earlier this year to psychotherapist and author Francis Weller to ask for help. In this very personal

conversation Anderson reveals some of what he’s learned about the strategies he developed as a child to shield himself from grief and why those strategies are now working against him. Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whoopi Goldberg: Why Did Y’all Leave Me? with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-16
Duration: 00:37:17
Summary: In this episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper,' Whoopi Goldberg candidly discusses her experiences with grief from losing her mother, Emma Johnson, and

brother, Clyde. She reflects on the lasting impact of those losses, the emotional complexities of family dynamics, and coping mechanisms that led to isolation. Goldberg emphasizes the significance of keeping memories alive while navigating grief, expressing the importance of open communication about feelings and the necessity of cherishing shared experiences with loved ones. The episode highlights the profound connection between grief and the vitality of life.

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Shownotes: Whoopi Goldberg sits down with Anderson for a candid and moving conversation about the life and deaths of her mother Emma Johnson and her brother

Clyde. Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide have contact information for crisis centers around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Garfield’s Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-09
Duration: 00:44:32
Summary: In this emotional episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper,' actor Andrew Garfield shares his journey of grief after the death of his mother,

Lynne, in 2019 due to pancreatic cancer. Garfield reflects on the surreal experience of losing someone so integral to his life and emphasizes that grief can foster a deeper connection with the departed. He discusses his struggle with the notion of a higher power during times of pain, and how nature provided him solace. Through this experience, Garfield highlights the universal nature of grief, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and the need for open dialogue about loss and love within society.

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Shownotes: Andrew Garfield's mother Lynne died from pancreatic cancer in 2019. In this deeply moving and emotional episode Andrew talks with Anderson about how grief is

now the only way for him to feel close to his mom again. “The wound is the only route to the gift,” Andrew says. “The grief and the loss are the only route to the vitality of being alive.” Visit the All There Is online grief community at cnn.com/allthereisonline Watch this conversation on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ruMKk26pW8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sharing Our Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-02-07
Duration: 00:35:43
Summary: In the season finale of "All There Is with Anderson Cooper," titled "Sharing Our Grief," Anderson explores the universal nature of grief through shared experiences

of listeners. He presents moving voicemails that reflect personal journeys of mourning, emphasizing that grief can be communal and validating. Individuals recount how talking about deceased loved ones and honoring their memories can foster connections and transform grief into something beautiful. The narratives reveal the complex layers of mourning, such as the loss of future dreams and complicated relationships, while underscoring the importance of sharing experiences to navigate the healing process together.

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Shownotes: This episode, the season finale, is a reminder that none of us is alone in our grief. Anderson shares some of the thousands of extraordinarily

moving voicemail messages he’s received from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Son’s Struggle, A Father’s Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-31
Duration: 00:32:56
Summary: In this episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper,' Randy Shelin discusses the emotional journey of coping with his son Charlie's mental health challenges

and their profound impact on the family. As Charlie faced escalating struggles, including a diagnosis of ADHD and feelings of isolation, Randy recounts the difficulty in finding adequate support. The conversation highlights the significance of wilderness therapy in Charlie's recovery and the ongoing grief Randy experienced, culminating in the tragic loss of Charlie to alcohol toxicity. Through this narrative, Randy emphasizes the importance of recognizing mental health struggles, fostering parental awareness, and cherishing the small moments in life amidst sorrow.

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Shownotes: Charlie Shelin was an exceptionally bright child who worked hard for years to keep the dark thoughts in his head from consuming him. In this

moving conversation, his dad, Randy, talks with Anderson about Charlie’s mental health struggles and the layers of grief their family has lived with for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mama Shu: Turning Loss Into Love with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-24
Duration: 00:28:48
Summary: In this episode of 'All There Is with Anderson Cooper,' Mama Shu, also known as Shamayim Harris, shares her heartbreaking journey of transforming grief into

community service following the tragic loss of her two sons. After Jakobi's death in a hit-and-run accident in 2007 and Chinyelu's murder in 2021, she created Avalon Village in Detroit, a nonprofit aimed at revitalizing her neighborhood into a safe haven for children. Through memorials, celebrations, and spiritual practices, Mama Shu demonstrates how grief can be redirected into love and positive action, creating a profound legacy from her loss.

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Shownotes: Shamayim Harris, known in Detroit as Mama Shu, knows all too well the pain of loss. In 2007 her 2-year-old son Jakobi Ra was killed

in a hit and run accident, and in 2021 her other son Chinyelu was murdered. Mama Shu talks with Anderson about how she worked hard to, in her words, “turn my grief into glory and my loss into love.” Focusing on one block in her neighborhood, she began cleaning up blighted properties and has created the non-profit Avalon Village, which aims to be a safe and welcoming space for kids in her community. “This is grief,” she tells Anderson, “it just looks beautiful.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicole Chung: Carrying Memories Alone with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-17
Duration: 00:37:34
Summary: In 'Carrying Memories Alone,' Nicole Chung shares her profound grief following the deaths of her adoptive parents, feeling isolated in her sorrow. She explores her

identity as a transracial adoptee, detailing how loss reshapes personal understanding and the intertwining of love and memory. Her search for her birth parents reveals complexities in her identity and belonging. Chung emphasizes the importance of self-forgiveness and acknowledges the enduring pain of grief, while encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions and honor their memories.

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Shownotes: When best-selling author Nicole Chung’s adoptive parents died, she felt all alone. Her family had unraveled, and there was no one else who remembered what

she was like as a little girl. Nicole speaks with Anderson about carrying her parents’ memories alone and the search for her birth parents, which led to a series of surprising discoveries. You can call and leave a message at: (917) 727-6818. We'd especially like to hear if there's something that you've learned in your grief that might help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Judd: Grief, Love and Naomi with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-10
Duration: 00:41:42
Shownotes: When Naomi Judd died by suicide in 2022, after a long struggle with mental illness, her daughter Ashley found her. In this deeply moving, revealing,

and insightful conversation Ashley Judd talks about the trauma she has worked hard to face, the grief she now feels, and how her mother’s spirit is still very much alive in her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisiting Stephen Colbert: Grateful for Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-27
Duration: 00:52:57
Shownotes: The podcast is taking a short break, new episodes of All There Is will return January 10th. In the meantime, we are sharing Anderson's powerful

conversation with Stephen Colbert from the first season of the podcast. Can we learn to love the things we most wish had never happened? Can we really become grateful for grief? Heartbreak? The deaths of loved ones? Stephen believes we can and explains why and how. It is a deeply moving, thought-provoking, and at times funny conversation that Anderson says has had a major impact on his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love, Loss and Parenting with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-20
Duration: 00:36:14
Shownotes: Amanda Petrusich, a talented writer for The New Yorker who often covers music, lost her husband, Bret Stetka, suddenly in 2022. Their daughter, Nico, was

just 13 months old. Amanda talks with Anderson about grieving an unexpected loss, while navigating life as a single parent. They also explore the constantly changing nature of grief, the role music has played for Amanda and how she talks about Bret with her daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Greatest Loss with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-13
Duration: 00:32:21
Shownotes: Katie Talman, was grieving an unimaginable loss when she left a message for Anderson Cooper, one of more than a thousand voicemails he received from

podcast listeners. Anderson called Katie back at her home in Texas and she agreed to share her story. When Katie was 23 weeks pregnant, her daughter Everly died. “Nothing could have prepared me to deliver a stillborn baby,” Katie says. The grief over her daughter’s death, the silence in the delivery room, the inability of some in her life to understand or even acknowledge the depth of her pain - Katie and Everly’s story is a moving testament to a family’s love and a mom’s courage in the face of the greatest loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A President’s Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-06
Duration: 00:38:18
Shownotes: “You gotta come home, there's been an accident.” It was 1972 when Joe Biden heard the news that changed his life forever: his wife Neilia

and 13-month-old daughter Naomi were killed in a car crash. Decades later his beloved son Beau died of cancer. In this deeply personal interview President Biden reveals how he has found solace in his grief and learned to search for purpose beyond his pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facing Our Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-11-29
Duration: 00:36:36
Shownotes: Grief doesn’t just go away, no matter how hard we may want it to. So how can we live with it and learn from it?

These are the questions Anderson Cooper struggles to answer after the first season of All There Is ends. Anderson spends months playing more than 1000 unheard voicemail messages about grief from podcast listeners, and once again finds himself in his basement surrounded by boxes, full of letters, photos and objects that belonged to his late father, mother, and brother. He also talks with psychotherapist and author Francis Weller, whose book “The Wild Edge of Sorrow” gives him hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Anderson Met Audie with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-11-18
Duration: 00:49:20
Shownotes: Anderson is pleased to present the first episode of Audie Cornish's new podcast: The Assignment... but first a conversation on the intimacy of podcasting with

Audie and Anderson. Fiery Twitter threads and endless news notifications never capture the full story. Each week on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish pulls listeners out of their digital echo chambers to hear from the people who live the headlines. From the sex work economy to the battle over what’s taught in classrooms, no topic is off the table. You can find The Assignment wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Are Not Alone with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-11-02
Duration: 00:47:33
Shownotes: Anderson shares poignant and profound messages from listeners and reflects on the conversations he's had during the first season of the podcast. To learn more

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Live Your Beautiful Life, Baby with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-10-26
Duration: 00:43:03
Shownotes: Writer and poet Elizabeth Alexander talks with Anderson about how she and her two children coped with the sudden death of her husband, Ficre, ten

years ago, and the recent death of her father. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laurie Anderson: The Release Of Love with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-10-19
Duration: 00:43:45
Shownotes: Artist and composer Laurie Anderson reflects on the death of her husband, rock legend Lou Reed and also her beloved dog Lolabelle. She talks with

Anderson about grief and the unexpected feelings she has experienced surrounding loss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anticipatory Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-10-12
Duration: 00:42:54
Shownotes: Filmmaker Kirsten Johnson lost her mother to Alzheimer's in 2007, now her father has dementia, and is disappearing before her eyes. As Kirsten struggles with

grief over the inevitable loss of her father, she finds ways to celebrate his life and get closer to him. She tells Anderson it's never too late to get to know someone you love more deeply even after they are gone. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Molly Shannon’s Unspeakable Loss with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-10-05
Duration: 00:33:18
Shownotes: When Molly Shannon was four, her mother, baby sister and cousin were killed in a car crash. Her father was at the wheel. Growing up,

few people ever spoke with her about her grief. She and Anderson explore how early loss shaped both their lives, and propelled them forward in unexpected ways. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sadness Isn’t An Enemy with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-09-28
Duration: 00:35:40
Shownotes: In this deeply personal episode, Anderson reflects on the suicide of his brother, Carter, and the impact that loss still has on his life today.

Anderson is joined by Dr. BJ Miller, a hospice and palliative care physician whose sister, Lisa, died by suicide. BJ brings exceptional wisdom to a difficult conversation and suggests some surprising ways to think about sadness and grief. This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling, call the national suicide and crisis lifeline at 988. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert: Grateful for Grief with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-09-21
Duration: 00:54:27
Shownotes: Can we learn to love the things we most wish had never happened? Can we really become grateful for grief? Heartbreak? The deaths of loved

ones? Stephen Colbert believes we can, and sits down with Anderson to explain why and how. It is a deeply moving, thought-provoking, and at times funny conversation that Anderson says has had a major impact on his life. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facing What’s Left Behind with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2022-09-14
Duration: 00:34:47
Shownotes: Alone in his late mother, Gloria Vanderbilt’s apartment, Anderson begins recording his thoughts and memories as he packs up her things. He makes some unexpected

discoveries while sorting through boxes of love letters, journals, and cherished keepsakes. Feeling isolated and alone in his grief, Anderson reaches out to a close friend of his mother, who joins him to share insights about her and suggestions about what to do with the things she left behind. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices