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17 Jun 2026
1h 3m

Emilie Kiser EXCLUSIVE: The Loss That Changed Her Forever

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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Child loss and the non-linear, lifelong nature of grief define this conversation. Emilie Kiser shares the reality of losing her son, Trigg, in a preventable pool accident, emphasizing that grief lacks a finish line and instead requires learning to coexist with persistent pain. She addresses the intense difficulty of navigating public scrutiny while mourning, noting that she now maintains strict boundaries regarding her family's privacy. A central focus is the urgent need for proactive child safety measures, such as installing pool fences, door alarms, and utilizing survival swim training, to prevent similar tragedies. By sharing her journey, Kiser transforms her personal heartbreak into a call for awareness, advocating for constant vigilance and challenging the dangerous assumption that such accidents cannot happen to one's own family.

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