EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 24 MIN
From CNN To Healing Words: John DeDakis On Grief, Writing, And Resilience
from EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward
In this moving episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague is joined by John DeDakis, former CNN editor for Wolf Blitzer, longtime journalist, novelist, writing coach, and motivational speaker. Together, they talk about grief, purpose, and healing. John shares the heartbreaking losses of his sister to suicide and his son to a heroin overdose, and reflects on how those experiences shaped him as a man, a father, and a storyteller. They also explore the often-overlooked reality of sibling grief, the truth that pain does not disappear when you ignore it, and how writing can be a tool for healing and growth. Find out how to manage your relationship with grief and why moving toward the pain may be the bravest step forward.EpicBegins.comFree E-book – https://dl.bookfunnel.com/afk096okroApply to be a Guest on My TV show – https://www.epicchoicemedia.com#EPICBeginswith1StepForward, #ZanderSprague #GriefJourney #SiblingGrief #WritingProcess
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From CNN To Healing Words: John DeDakis On Grief, Writing, And Resilience
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