# S13 MMC - Kat Dugan Interview

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Podcast: [Monday Morning Conversations with Nancy and Dan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/monday-morning-conversations-with-nancy-and-dan-6400795)
Published: 2026-05-31T18:12:10+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-loeffler/episodes/S13-MMC---Kat-Dugan-Interview-e3k54jg
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Duration seconds: 2570

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Episode 13 - Kat Dugan In this podcast, they interview Kat Dugan about handling grief, advocating for veterans, and finding healing through faith and connections. They discuss coping strategies, dispelling grief myths, and honoring memories of departed loved ones. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, resilience, and the transformative power of grief. Life encompasses grief as a natural part of existence, shaping one's perspective on relationships and cherished moments. Grief is a lifelong journey with individual emotional stages, requiring compassion and self-awareness for effective coping. Advocating for self-care and resilience, addressing grief involves recognizing indicators, debunking misconceptions, and fostering human connections. Navigating Grief and Transforming Lives Experiencing the loss of their daughter, Nancy and Dan Loeffler founded Being with Grief to assist others in handling their grief journeys. By fostering meaningful dialogues on grief, they aim to guide individuals towards rediscovering purpose and joy in their lives. Early Life Lessons in Grief From a young age, Kat Dugan learned about the presence of grief through challenging life events like a shooting at her father's police officer, death of her grandfather, emphasizing that life indeed encompasses grief. These experiences shaped her lens towards cherishing relationships and valuing time spent with loved ones as a precious gift. Myths and Realities of Grief Dispelling common misconceptions about grief, Kat highlights that it doesn't simply fade away but is a lifelong journey with various emotional stages. By addressing the cyclical nature and triggers of grief, she acknowledges that each person's grieving process is unique and urges a compassionate understanding of the complexities of g…

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