One Hug at a Time: David Hale Sylvester on Grief, Masculinity, and the Power of Presence
Description
In this episode of the Harmonic Alignment Podcast, Priscilla welcomes David Hale Sylvester, a speaker, author, filmmaker, and life coach whose life’s work was born from profound loss. After the death of his best friend in the September 11th attacks, David began a global journey of healing through connection. He has since hugged over a million people across 50 states and 42 countries, showing up in communities impacted by tragedy and joy alike, guided by a single, powerful intention: to make the world a better place, one embrace at a time.
In this conversation, David shares the heart behind his mission, reflecting on how grief cracked him open to love, presence, and deeper purpose. He speaks candidly about the emotional labor of holding space, what it means to model healthy masculinity, and the small, sacred moments that have shaped his path. With humor, honesty, and soulful wisdom, David invites us to soften into connection, remember our shared humanity, and never underestimate the healing power of a single hug.
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