David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, trauma, death and dying, has helped thousands of men, women and children face life and death with peace, dignity and courage. He is the author of the bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, and co-author of two books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: On Grief and Grieving and Life Lessons. Another one of his books, You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After Breakup, Divorce or Death, was co-authored with Louise Hay. His first book, The Needs of the Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. Today, David is a contributing writer for Grief.com, Oprah.com, Dr. Oz’s Sharecare.com and Anderson Cooper 360.

Dawn Petter is a clinical herbalist and flower essence practitioner who teaches the art of plant-based healing and how to use herbal medicine within everyday life. Trained at the Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, Delta Gardens and Findhorn Essences, Dawn works around the world and specifically in NYC teaching classes and leading herb walks at The New York Botanic Gardens, The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, The New York Hall of Science, 92Y, Brooklyn Grange, Brooklyn Brainery and the Rudolf Steiner School, among others. Dawn is also the creator of Petalune Herbals, a resource for handcrafted herbal skincare and luxury botanical products, and has extensive studies in quantum healing.