Podcast 1246: From Grief to Growth: Meredith Parfet on Navigating Crisis with Courage, Compassion, and Meaning

Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen

Description: In this deeply moving episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen speaks with Meredith Parfet — chaplain, MBA, TED speaker, and founder of Raven Yard Group — about the profound intersections of grief, crisis, and leadership. From the devastating loss of her sister and her own near-death experience to leading organizations through catastrophic crises, Meredith shares the frameworks, tools, and mindset shifts that transform suffering into purpose. Her insights on “grief brain,” decision-making under pressure, and finding meaning amid chaos will inspire leaders and individuals alike to navigate life’s hardest moments with resilience and grace. What Listeners Will Learn: -How personal tragedies shaped Meredith’s unique approach to crisis management. -The biological and emotional effects of “grief brain” and how to counter them. -Why defining a crisis clearly is the first step toward resolving it. -Meredith’s 5-step Risk Readiness process for organizations. -How to balance authenticity with responsibility during uncertainty. -The role of self-compassion, forgiveness, and meaning-making in healing. -Why active engagement with grief leads to growth, rather than letting it passively consume you. Our Guest, Meredith Wilson Parfet: ➥https://meredithparfet.com/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaplain_mba ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithwilsonparfet/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ https://gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/