The Bridge Between Psychology and Spirit w/ David J. Roberts
Fri Oct 31 2025
What happens when unimaginable loss becomes the doorway to spiritual awakening? In this heartfelt and transformative episode, Dave Roberts opens up about the death of his daughter Jeannine — and how her passing led him on a profound journey of healing, forgiveness, and the discovery that love and consciousness transcend death itself. You’ll hear how Dave’s background in psychology, his spiritual experiences, and his work with grieving parents have shaped his message of hope for anyone facing life-altering pain.
This episode is with David J. Roberts.
David J. Roberts, MSW, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on March 1, 2003, at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt Munson School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on most podcast platforms.
Dave’s commitment to helping others navigate grief is a result of the challenges that he experienced following the death of his daughter, Jeannine. He has appeared as a guest on several radio and television shows and was part of a panel on BBC’s World Have Your Say, discussing the death of Carrie Fisher.
Find out more about David J. Roberts by visiting The Teaching Journeys Podcast.
Listeners can explore Dave’s book, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, to uncover how spiritual experiences and psychology intertwine to create pathways toward healing after profound loss. His story offers guidance for anyone seeking to transform grief into growth and rediscover purpose after tragedy.
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What happens when unimaginable loss becomes the doorway to spiritual awakening? In this heartfelt and transformative episode, Dave Roberts opens up about the death of his daughter Jeannine — and how her passing led him on a profound journey of healing, forgiveness, and the discovery that love and consciousness transcend death itself. You’ll hear how Dave’s background in psychology, his spiritual experiences, and his work with grieving parents have shaped his message of hope for anyone facing life-altering pain. This episode is with David J. Roberts. David J. Roberts, MSW, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on March 1, 2003, at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt Munson School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on most podcast platforms. Dave’s commitment to helping others navigate grief is a result of the challenges that he experienced following the death of his daughter, Jeannine. He has appeared as a guest on several radio and television shows and was part of a panel on BBC’s World Have Your Say, discussing the death of Carrie Fisher. Find out more about David J. Roberts by visiting The Teaching Journeys Podcast. Listeners can explore Dave’s book, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, to uncover how spiritual experiences and psychology intertwine to create pathways toward healing after profound loss. His story offers guidance for anyone seeking to transform grief into growth and rediscover purpose after tragedy. 🔑Rob Z Wentz is a Leadership Communication Expert. Rob teaches, trains, and develops people and organizations to become exceptional communicators and leaders. With Rob, leaders find clarity, take action, and succeed with integrity, making them “the expert” in their industry. 💻Learn more about LIT Coaching & Schedule a call w/ Rob at LeadImpactTransform.com Discover everything about Rob Z 📲 Linktr.ee/RobZWentz 🌐Build Your Brand: Join the Pro Podcaster Academy at RobZWentz.com 🔑Rob is also a Christian entrepreneur, founder of The Unstuck Movement (on all social & podcast platforms), best-selling author, social media marketer and strategist, award-winning radio personality, speaker, and influencer. For over 20 years Rob has been leading people to communicate at a higher level. The Unstuck Movement Is Sponsored By: The CLA 👏 ConnectedLeadersAcademy.com 📲Contact Jose Escobar 💪The Unstuck Movement: True Testimonies of Breakthrough - Available on all social media and podcast platforms. Do you want to be featured on incredible podcasts AND find amazing guests to feature on your platform? Join PodMatch - www.joinpodmatch.com/usm LIT🔥Coaching | Lead, Impact, Transform