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Ursula Karven Opens Up on Marlene Lufen Podcast About Son’s Death and Healing

Mindful practices sustained her through decades of sorrow with her experiences now informing her work as a yoga teacher and author.

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Overview

  • On July 15, Karven appeared on Marlene Lufen’s podcast “M wie Marlene” to share the story of her four-year-old son Daniel’s drowning at Tommy Lee’s Malibu villa in 2001.
  • Host Marlene Lufen became visibly emotional during the interview, repeatedly pausing as tears welled up.
  • Karven described how meditation, yoga and breathing techniques brought her back to the present and formed the foundation of her grief coping strategy.
  • She has since built a career as a yoga instructor and author of several mindfulness books aimed at helping others navigate loss.
  • Karven said that many listeners expressed that her experience could happen to any parent, highlighting the universal resonance of her message.