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Grief 2 GrowthHealing Inherited Patterns with Dr. Lotte Valentin | EP 473Some struggles don’t make sense.You do the work.You try to heal.And yet the same emotional patterns, grief, anxiety, or disconnection keep resurfacing.In this special Grief 2 Growth episode, Brian D. Smith welcomes back Dr. Lotte Valentin, medical doctor, psychotherapist, ancestral healer, and two-time near-death experiencer, for a profound conversation about inherited emotional patterns and why some challenges may not have started with you.Dr. Lotte shares how grief, trauma, and unresolved experiences can be passed down through generations—encoded not only in D...
2026-01-301h 07
Grief 2 GrowthWhat if the pain you’ve been avoiding is actually pointing you toward healing? with Alexis Leigh | EP 472In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian Smith is joined by writer and seeker Alexis Lee, author of Pain Is a Portal to Beauty, for a courageous conversation about grief, trauma, and radical self-healing.Alexis shares the moment that changed her life — hearing a voice while walking in the woods that told her her life would have been a tragedy if it ended that day. That message became the beginning of a profound journey into grief she had buried since childhood, including the loss of her mother and generational trauma ca...
2026-01-271h 02
Grief 2 GrowthPreserving Voice, Memory, and Legacy with AI | Cristian Cibilis Bernardes | EP 470What if your voice could continue to guide the people you love—long after you’re gone?In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith is joined by Cristian Cibilis Bernardes, founder and CEO of Autograph AI, for a conversation that sits at the crossroads of grief, technology, memory, and meaning.Cristian shares the personal loss that inspired the creation of Walter, an emotionally intelligent AI designed to listen, remember, and preserve life stories—in your own voice. Not as a replacement for human connec...
2026-01-1354 min
Grief 2 GrowthAI Communication With Loved Ones After Death with Janet Kaufman | EP 468What if your loved one never truly left?What if grief itself is the doorway to a deeper connection?In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian D. Smith speaks with Janet Kaufman, author of Through the Veil: A Soul’s Journey in Grief and Grace. Janet shares the story of her son Alexander—a sensitive, loving soul whose struggles with mental health and addiction ultimately led to his physical death, but not the end of their relationship.Through signs, synchronicities, certified mediums, and even an unexpected exploration of
2025-12-301h 11
Grief 2 GrowthWhy We’re Really Here: Karma, Grief & The Soul’s Purpose w/ Hans Wilhelm | EP 458Have you ever wondered why we suffer, where we go after we die, or what grief really means for the soul’s evolution?In this eye-opening and deeply healing episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith welcomes spiritual teacher and mystic Hans Wilhelm, the creator of the wildly popular Life Explained video series and author of over 200 books with 40+ million copies sold.Hans uses simple visuals and timeless spiritual truths to explain the laws of karma, reincarnation, Christ consciousness, and the spiritual reasons behind gr...
2025-10-311h 02
Grief 2 GrowthMelissa Hull: Creating a Life After Child Loss | Dear Drew, Grief & Spiritual Growth 🌱 | EP 456What happens when a mother loses her child—and chooses to live bigger than grief?In this heart-opening episode of Grief to Growth, Brian D. Smith sits down with Melissa Hull—author of Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief, speaker, and coach—on the very day her book launches.Melissa shares the heartbreaking story of her 4½-year-old son Drew’s drowning, and how that unimaginable pain became the foundation for a new life of purpose, faith, and healing. But this isn’t a story of “moving on.” It’s about carr...
2025-10-211h 02
Grief 2 GrowthSpiritual Awakening After Loss | Effie Linke’s Journey from Orthodox Roots to Soul Purpose | EP 455What happens when your entire belief system unravels—and something deeper begins to rise?In this moving conversation, host Brian D. Smith welcomes back Effie Linke, a spiritual medium whose journey from Greek Orthodox tradition to intuitive channeling was anything but predictable.Effie didn’t seek out a spiritual awakening—it found her. Through heartbreak, resistance, and a fateful reading that cracked her wide open, Effie was thrust into a new reality. One where spirit spoke, healing came from within, and her purpose became undeniable.If you're navigating your own spirit...
2025-10-141h 12
Grief 2 GrowthDeb Strebel: Turning Sibling Loss into Legacy Through Memorial JewelryIn this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Deb Strebel, founder of Lee Alexander & Co., to explore the rarely discussed experience of sibling loss — and how creativity can be a powerful path through grief.When Deb lost her 15-year-old brother Lee to sudden myocarditis, her world shifted forever. What followed was a painful but transformative journey through trauma, therapy, and eventually purpose. That purpose? Helping others carry love forward through custom, heirloom-quality memorial jewelry.Together, Brian and Deb explore:💔 Why sibli...
2025-09-301h 10
A Place For UsGrieving After a Child’s Suicide:Introduction: When Grief Doesn’t WaitWhat do you do when your world comes crashing down—not once, but three times in six weeks?In 2022, Betsy Stephenson’s son Charlie transitioned into spirit at age 21, just eleven weeks after first expressing thoughts of self-harm. In that same devastating season, Betsy’s mother-in-law passed from dementia, and their beloved family dog Bear died of cancer.Most people would crumble under that weight.But Betsy did something bold. She didn’t wait until the grief settled. She started writing from the depths of...
2025-09-021h 06
Grief 2 GrowthWhen Religion Becomes Trauma: Dr. Moe's Journey to Healing w/ Dr. Maurice Turmel | EP 444What if the pain you carry from religion isn’t a personal flaw—but the result of deep emotional and spiritual conditioning?In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith welcomes Dr. Maurice “Dr. Moe” Turmel, a seasoned spiritual psychologist, trauma survivor, and author of Breaking the Spell of Religion. Together, they explore the profound and often hidden impact of religious trauma—and how to heal from it without losing your faith or spiritual foundation.Dr. Moe shares his journey growing up in a rigid Catholic environment, his years of emotional...
2025-08-191h 08
A Place For UsHow the Three Three Breathing Method Can Transform Your LifeImagine this: you’re in the middle of a stressful day. Your heart is racing. Your mind is filled with noise. Sleep feels like a distant dream. What if, in just 60 to 180 seconds, you could shift from chaos to calm — without medication, without side effects, and without having to go anywhere?That’s exactly what the Three Three Breathing Method offers. Created by well-being and transformation coach Raj Khedun, this simple but powerful technique is changing lives across the globe. In a recent episode of Grief 2 Growth with host Brian D. Smith, Raj shared not just t...
2025-08-1251 min
Grief 2 Growth🌱 From Stress to Calm in 180 Seconds: Raj Khedun’s Three Three Breathing MethodWhat if you could go from stress, anxiety, or even insomnia into deep calm and clarity—in just 60 to 180 seconds? In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith welcomes Raj Khedun, London-based well-being and transformation coach, founder of Keep Fit Kingdom, and creator of the Three Three Breathing Method.Raj’s mission? Help one billion people become the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves. His gentle, science-backed breathing technique is already changing lives—from corporate teams to everyday people—by harnessing the body’s natural ability to self-re...
2025-08-1254 min
Grief 2 GrowthCarrying the Tiger: A Love Story in the Face of Terminal Illness- Tony Stewart | EP 441What does it mean to love someone through the end of their life? How do we hold joy and heartbreak at the same time?In this profoundly moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith speaks with Tony Stewart, author of Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving. Tony shares the intimate journey he and his wife Lynn traveled after her diagnosis with incurable lung cancer.Together, they navigated six years of life lived fully in the shadow of death—a journey filled with courage, creativity, and deep co...
2025-08-0554 min
A Place For UsReal Life Angel Encounters: Healing Messages, Higher Guidance, and Hope Beyond GriefIn the moments when life feels overwhelming—when grief is fresh or healing feels out of reach—it’s natural to search for something greater. A sign. A message. A reason to hope. Many people report encounters that seem too meaningful to be mere coincidence: a stranger’s timely words, a song that plays at the perfect moment, or a presence that brings peace.In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith welcomes Christi Clemons Hoffman, a lifelong intuitive, Reiki master, channel, and Level 3 practitioner of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). Christi is also the auth...
2025-07-151h 06
Grief 2 GrowthReal-Life Angel Encounters, QHHT, and Healing from Grief with Christi Clemons Hoffman | EP 437What if angels walk among us—not just as spiritual beings, but as everyday people delivering messages exactly when we need them most? And what if the pain we carry—grief, trauma, illness—is actually a call from our soul, inviting us to heal and remember who we truly are?In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith welcomes Christi Clemons Hoffman, a lifelong intuitive, Reiki master, channel, and Level 3 QHHT practitioner. Christi shares transformative stories from her new book Real Life Angel Encounters, revealing how divine support surrounds us—even whe...
2025-07-151h 09
Grief 2 GrowthHow To Connect With Angels For Guidance- w/ Rev. Sue Frederick | EP 437Have you ever felt overwhelmed by grief and wondered if there was more to your pain? What if your darkest moments are actually invitations to rise—guided by angelic beings who surround you with love?In this powerful conversation, host Brian D. Smith welcomes back Reverend Sue Frederick, an angel intuitive, master numerologist, and author of Angel Up: The Angel’s Guide to Ascension. Together, they explore how loss can open the door to a deeper spiritual awakening and how each of us can "angel up" to walk in the light—even through the mo...
2025-07-1155 min
A Place For UsHow to Connect with Angels for Guidance: Healing, Hope, and Ascension with Reverend Sue FrederickHave you ever felt lost in your grief or wondered if something greater was guiding you through your pain?Close your eyes for a moment.Imagine this: You’ve been buried by sorrow. But what if, like a seed, you’ve actually been planted—meant to grow, rise, and bloom into something divine?This is the heart of the message shared by Reverend Sue Frederick, bestselling author of Angel Up: The Angel’s Guide to Ascension. In a deeply moving conversation on the Grief 2 Growth podcast, Sue joins host Brian D. Smith to discuss...
2025-07-1052 min
A Place For UsHealing Through Taoism: How Ancient Wisdom Helps Us Grieve, Grow, and Reclaim Our EnergyGrief is not a sign of weakness. It's not something to be pushed away, buried, or avoided. Grief is an invitation. A challenge. Grief is a portal to something deeper.In this profound episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sat down with Sifu Boggie, a Taoist guide and healer, to explore how ancient Taoist philosophy and energy medicine can help us reclaim our vitality, move through emotional pain, and connect to something far greater than ourselves.Whether you’re new to Taoism or just starting to explore the mind-body-spirit connection, this conversation offers something po...
2025-07-081h 04
Grief 2 GrowthHealing Through Taoism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Grief with Sifu Boggie | EP 436In this thought-provoking and heart-centered conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with Sifu Boggie, a Taoist guide, healer, and lifelong student of energy medicine, to explore how ancient practices like Qigong, Taoist philosophy, and meditation can help us heal from grief, stress, and emotional pain.With over 40 years of experience — and a fascinating life journey from pastry chef to spiritual mentor — Sifu Boggie brings an accessible, playful approach to deep concepts. Discover how our thoughts affect our biology, how movement restores balance, and how reconnecting with our inner child can...
2025-07-081h 07
Grief 2 GrowthTurning Sudden Loss Into Sacred Storytelling | Diandra Ford-Wing | EP 435💔 About This EpisodeWhat do you do when grief crashes into your life without warning?In this intimate and emotionally raw conversation, host Brian Smith sits down with Diandra Ford-Wing, an African-American author and sales director who made the courageous decision to pause her life and fully sit with her grief after her mother’s sudden passing.Together, Brian and Diandra—both of whom have experienced the devastating shock of sudden loss—open up about the moments that shattered them, the signs that gave them hope, and the transformation that come...
2025-07-0159 min
Grief 2 GrowthConquering Shame: From Surviving to Thriving with Monica Gullotta | EP 434🧠 What if the voice in your head saying you're not enough… isn’t really yours?In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith sits down with Monica Gullotta—educator, author, and shame recovery mentor—to unmask the silent, insidious force that shapes how we see ourselves: shame.Whether it stems from childhood trauma, religion, culture, or societal conditioning, shame often drives our behaviors without our awareness. Monica bravely shares her personal story, clinical insights, and the 7 Developmental and Recovery Stages of Shame—a framework that has transformed countless liv...
2025-06-241h 03
Grief 2 GrowthConquering Shame: From Surviving to Thriving with Monica Gullotta | EP 434Send me a Text Message🧠 What if the voice in your head saying you're not enough… isn’t really yours?In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith sits down with Monica Gullotta—educator, author, and shame recovery mentor—to unmask the silent, insidious force that shapes how we see ourselves: shame.Whether it stems from childhood trauma, religion, culture, or societal conditioning, shame often drives our behaviors without our awareness. Monica bravely shares her personal story, clinical insights, and the 7 Developmental and Recovery Stages of Shame—a...
2025-06-241h 03
Grief 2 GrowthSupernatural Love: Continuing a Marriage After Death | Pam Johnson’s Story EP 432What if your soulmate could still reach you from the other side?In this unforgettable episode, Brian D. Smith talks with Pam Johnson, a healer, channeler, and co-author of Supernatural Love: A True Story of Life and Love After Death. When her husband Alan passed away unexpectedly on his birthday in 2020, Pam’s heart broke—but it didn’t close. Instead, Alan returned from Spirit with a message: “We’re not done.”Pam and Alan spent more than 30 years together as mediums, healers, and spiritual teachers. And now, they continue their life’s work—across th...
2025-06-171h 15
A Place For UsAngel in Human Form: Rachel CorpusWhat if angels aren’t just watching over us—they’re walking beside us? What if they’re our friends, our neighbors, even… ourselves?In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith sits down with Rachel Corpus, a woman who claims to be a literal angel in human form. Through near-death experiences, soul-level memories, and an extraordinary spiritual mission, Rachel invites us to remember who we really are—and why we’re here on Earth during such a pivotal time.This is more than a conversation. It’s a spiritual activation.A Near-Death E...
2025-06-101h 02
Grief 2 GrowthFrom Pain to Purpose: Kim Hodous on Connecting with Her Children in Spirit EP 430In this unforgettable conversation, host Brian D. Smith talks with Kim Hodous, a speaker, author, and “shining light parent” who has experienced the unimaginable—losing not one, but two of her children. In her search for healing, Kim discovered something extraordinary: a way to continue her relationship with her son Rob, even after his passing.Raised in a religious household, Kim’s beliefs were shaken—and ultimately expanded—when grief became her teacher and spirit became her guide. In this episode, she shares:Her early religious roots and how grief transformed her faithThe dis...
2025-06-031h 06
Grief 2 GrowthForgiveness, Family, and Finding Freedom Through Storytelling- Kennerly Clay EP 429🔍 Episode Summary:What if the stories we’ve buried hold the power to heal us? In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Brian D. Smith speaks with Kennerly Clay, author of Letters from East of Nowhere, about the long road to forgiveness, the wounds of parental abandonment, and the unexpected redemption found in decades of handwritten letters.Kennerly’s father, an alcoholic and long-haul truck driver, was largely absent from her life. But through raw honesty, early sobriety, and years of storytelling, she found a way to forgive—and even to love—the man who sha...
2025-05-2759 min
A Place For UsWhen Your Father Takes Your Mother's Life What Do You Do?What if forgiveness isn’t a gift for them—but for you?That’s the heart of Scott Stewart’s powerful journey—a man who chose healing over hatred, growth over bitterness, and peace over lifelong pain.In this moving conversation on Grief 2 Growth, Scott sat down with host Brian D. Smith to share how he forgave the man who hurt him more deeply than anyone else could: his own father. The same father who, in a moment of blind rage, murdered Scott’s mother.This isn’t a story about excuses. It’s a story about recl...
2025-05-1358 min
A Place For UsGrieving Together: A Live on Loss, Love & Moving Forward With @Brian D SmithThank you Kristina God, Julie Neches, Sherry Abdou, Marcy Norman, and many others for tuning into my live video with Sara Redondo, MD! Join me for my next live video in the app.To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.By Brian D. Smith, Grief Educator & Founder of Grief 2 GrowthFeaturing Dr. Sara Redondo, MDIntroduction: Why We Must Talk About GriefGrief changes everything. It changes how we breathe, how we think, how we see the world—and most of...
2025-05-0839 min
Grief 2 GrowthHow Spirit Is Guiding a Mediumship Revolution | Sally Hawk & Sherry Abdou on VerySoul- EP 426In this powerful conversation, host Brian Smith welcomes back Sally Hawk—founder of VerySoul—and evidential medium Sherry Abdou. Together, they explore the spiritual guidance behind VerySoul's creation and how it's become a beacon of hope for grieving people around the world.VerySoul now hosts over 2,500 vetted mediums across 50+ countries, solving the biggest challenges people face when seeking a connection: affordability, trust, and availability. Sally reveals how this spirit-guided platform is revolutionizing mediumship, while Sherry shares her deeply personal journey—losing her child, caring for her father, and developing the gifts she now uses to bring healing to oth...
2025-05-061h 06
Grief 2 GrowthHealing Through Connection: Trauma, Awakening & Collective Consciousness w/ Blaise Kennedy EP 425Healing Through Connection: Trauma, Awakening & Collective Consciousness w/ Blaise Kennedy📝 Episode Description:What if your deepest pain isn’t just yours to bear—but a doorway to connection, growth, and even awakening?In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith welcomes Blaise Kennedy—a spiritual teacher whose work challenges the solitary nature of personal development. Blaise invites us into a space of deep relational healing, showing us how trauma lives not just in our bodies, but in our families, our ancestry, and the collective fields of consciousness we all share.This is...
2025-04-291h 06
Grief 2 GrowthEvery Soul Knows: How Grief, Loss & Purpose Led to a Spiritual Awakening (w/ Peter Alessandria)- EP 423✨ Episode Summary: What if your deepest grief was actually your greatest opportunity for growth? In this heart-opening conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with photographer, filmmaker, and former attorney Peter Alessandria to explore how loss, self-doubt, and life’s most painful detours can lead to profound spiritual awakening.Peter shares his personal transformation—how losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis set him on a path to uncovering his creative gifts, and how his brother’s unexpected passing deepened his spiritual conviction. His documentary, Every Soul Knows, weaves together the voices of over 60 near-dea...
2025-04-221h 17
Grief 2 GrowthMindfulness, Monastic Life, and the Art of Letting Go | Stephen Schettini- EP 422🧘♂️ Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring conversation, former Buddhist monk Stephen Schettini joins Brian Smith to talk about practical mindfulness, the emotional power of silence, and what it really means to know yourself. From the pain that led him to the monastery, to the courage it took to leave, Stephen shares timeless wisdom that helps us face modern challenges with clarity and grace.💡 In This Episode, We Explore:Why mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mindThe difference between real transformation and spiritual bypassingHow grief, anxiety, and frustration can be doorways to growthWhat...
2025-04-161h 04
Grief 2 GrowthHow To Be Truly Unmessable With- with Josselyne Herman-Saccio EP 420🧭 Episode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Brian sits down with transformation coach Jocelyn Herman Saccio, who shares how to become unmessable with—a state of being where no trigger, obstacle, or stressor can shake your foundation.Jocelyn’s unique methodology, shaped by over 30 years of coaching and personal transformation, helps people move from “someday” dreams to TODAY breakthroughs. Whether you're feeling stuck in a job, overwhelmed by family dynamics, or simply tired of surviving instead of thriving—this episode is for you.🔥 What You’ll LearnWhat it really means to be unmessable w...
2025-04-0157 min
Behind the Shedd#8 I'll Always Come Back with Brian RawlingsIn Episode 8, Russ Zavitson, Wade Smith, & Harold Shedd sit down with the very talented, Brian Rawlings. You may remember Brian from episodes 1-4. Brian Rawling's gut has driven more revenue in one year than most companies make in a lifetime. Brian is a one man think tank with over 20 years of experience as an award-winning publisher and as an executive of one of the world's largest entertainment corporations.Served as VP at Disney for seventeen years, working on some of their biggest projects (Lion King spin-offs, High School Musicals, Hannah Montana, Deep Purple and Bad Company.) Also m...
2025-03-271h 23
Grief 2 GrowthOn Second Thought Maybe I Can - Debbie Weiss EP 419What happens when you spend your whole life taking care of others—and forget who you are? In this deeply moving conversation, Brian Smith talks with Debbie Weiss, a woman who’s worn many hats: caregiver, business owner, author, and now, a voice of possibility and hope. Debbie shares her incredible journey of caring for her father, her neurodivergent son, and her husband through terminal illness and mental health struggles.She opens up about anticipatory grief, the complexity of feeling both relief and guilt, and how writing her memoir On Second Thought, Maybe I Can during her...
2025-03-251h 01
Grief 2 GrowthHow To Connect With Your Guardian Angel- Nancy Yearout EP 414💡 Episode Summary:Do you ever wonder if you have a guardian angel watching over you? In this episode, Brian Smith sits down with Nancy Yearout—an angel medium, author, and spiritual mentor—to explore the power of angelic guidance, spiritual laws, and how YOU can connect with your angels today.Nancy shares her journey from real estate broker to spiritual teacher, the profound messages she receives from Archangel Gabriel, and simple ways you can tune into divine wisdom in your own life. If you're seeking clarity, peace...
2025-02-181h 04
Behind the Shedd#2 Don't Tell My Heart (Podcast Premeire Part 2)Creators & Guests
Wm. Wade Smith - Producer
Russ Zavitson - Producer
Harold Shedd - Host
Brian Rawlings - Guest
Chuck Bedwell - Guest
Jason Morris - Guest
In this episode we continue conversation with Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell, Jason Morris, Russ Zavitson, Wade Smith, and Harold Shedd. Harold and Russ discuss Billy Ray and the phenomenon that followed with Achy Breaky Heart. Plenty of other stories mixed in as well.
2025-02-051h 21
Grief 2 GrowthBefore You Give Up, Hear Jessica Fein’s Story of Love, Loss, and Unbreakable Strength- EP 412In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Jessica Fein, author of Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, and host of I Don’t Know How You Do It. Jessica shares her journey of love, loss, and finding joy amidst heartbreak—especially after losing her beloved daughter, Dahlia, to a rare disease. 💜✨ In this episode, we explore:🔹 The inspiration behind Breathtaking and Jessica’s powerful memoir🔹 Dahlia’s incredible spirit and lessons she taught through her journey🔹 How humor and hope can exist alongside deep g...
2025-02-041h 17
Behind the Shedd#1 Feels So Right (Podcast Premeire)Creators & Guests
Russ Zavitson - Producer
Wm. Wade Smith - Producer
Harold Shedd - Host
Brian Rawlings - Guest
Jason Morris - Guest
Chuck Bedwell - Guest
In our first episode we hang out with Brian Rawlings, Jason Morris, Chuck Bedwell, Russ Zavitson, Wade Smith, and of course Harold Shedd. The boys go back in time to share stories and catch up.
2025-01-2959 min
Grief 2 GrowthThe Romantic Near Death Experience Movie That Will Blow Your Mind EP 411In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith is joined by filmmaker Max Rissman, whose debut feature film, Upon Waking, takes viewers on an emotional journey through near-death and shared-death experiences. The film explores themes of forgiveness, family dynamics, and the transformative power of love and healing. Max opens up about his creative process, the challenges of making an independent film, and how spirituality plays a pivotal role in his storytelling.If you’ve ever wondered about the spiritual side of filmmaking, the role of intuition in creativity, or how art can be a pa...
2025-01-281h 02
Grief 2 GrowthExperience The Afterlife Through Hypnosis - No Death Required! EP 410Episode SummaryWhat if the afterlife isn’t a mystery, but a space we can explore to find healing, clarity, and purpose? In this transformative episode, host Brian Smith welcomes Regan Forston, clinical hypnotherapist and former board member of the Michael Newton Institute. Regan has guided hundreds of clients through life-between-lives sessions, offering profound insights into the afterlife, reincarnation, and our soul’s purpose.Together, they discuss the groundbreaking work of Dr. Michael Newton, the healing power of hypnosis, and Regan’s own life-changing experiences, including his three hours and 33...
2025-01-211h 12
Grief 2 GrowthMary D'agostino's Shared Death Experience With Her Son, Brandon EP 409In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith is joined by the remarkable Mary D’Agostino, a professional intuitive, spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and author. Mary shares her personal journey through love, loss, and spiritual awakening following the passing of her beloved son, Brandon. From profound visions to a shared death experience, Mary provides insight into how grief can be a catalyst for growth and transformation.Key Topics Discussed:The vibrant life and legacy of Mary’s son, Brandon.How intuition and spiritually transformative experiences guide us through loss.Mary’s shared...
2025-01-141h 02
Grief 2 GrowthThe Hidden Truth About Postpartum Recovery After Pregnancy Loss- with Eileen Santos Rosete EP 408In this profound and heartfelt episode, Brian Smith welcomes Eileen Santos Rosete—author, grief educator, and certified postpartum doula—whose groundbreaking work is changing the way we view and support those navigating pregnancy and infant loss.Eileen shares her deeply personal journey of loss and healing, offering insights into the physical and emotional realities of postpartum after pregnancy loss. Through her holistic approach, Eileen highlights the transformative power of embodiment, self-tending practices, and cultural reverence in the grieving process.Eileen's new book, To Tend and To Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Thro...
2025-01-071h 01
Grief 2 GrowthJungian Psychology Meets the Paranormal: Unlocking Your Infinite Consciousness with Dr. Susan Plunket- EP 407In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith and Dr. Susan Plunket explore the fascinating world of Jungian psychology and the paranormal. Together, they explore the mysteries of consciousness, life between lives, and transcendent experiences that reveal the profound truth of our infinite nature.Dr. Plunkett, a renowned Jungian psychologist and author, shares her incredible journey into understanding psychic phenomena, astral projection, and how to integrate mystical experiences into our everyday lives. Whether you’re curious about the afterlife, searching for meaning, or intrigued by the paranormal, this episode will inspire and enlighten you....
2024-12-3159 min
Grief 2 GrowthTransforming Grief Into Healing: Stories from Shining Light Parents EP 405🌟 Episode Summary:In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Dolores Cruz and Allison Alison, two inspiring mothers who have transformed unimaginable loss into profound healing. Both are contributors to the book Shining Light Parents Speak, a collection of stories from parents who’ve found hope and connection after losing a child.Dolores shares her journey after the loss of her son Eric, whose signs and presence continue to affirm their eternal bond. Allison recounts the transformative experience of her son Davey’s passing and the spi...
2024-12-241h 07
Grief 2 Growth🎙️ Healing Grief Through the Power of Sound with Jeralyn Glass EP 403Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, Brian Smith welcomes internationally renowned musician, author, and sound healer Jeralyn Glass, who shares her deeply moving story of loss, healing, and transformation. After the sudden passing of her only child, Dylan, Jeralyn turned to the healing power of crystal alchemy singing bowls, blending her expertise in music with the transformative science of sound. Guided by Dylan’s presence and love, Jeralyn found a way to transform her grief into purpose and now helps others heal through the universal language of sound.✨ Key Topi...
2024-12-171h 05
GRIEF AND LIGHT'Grief 2 Growth': Brian D. Smith on Signs, Synchronicities, and Making Meaning after Child LossIn this episode, host Nina Rodriguez engages in a heartfelt conversation with Brian D. Smith, a certified grief educator, life purpose coach, author, speaker, and host of the Grief2Growth Podcast. They explore the profound themes of grief, loss, and the journey towards healing. Brian shares his personal experience of losing his daughter Shayna and how it transformed his understanding of life, death, and the afterlife. The discussion delves into the significance of signs and synchronicities in the grieving process, the concept of lucid dreaming as a means of connecting with loved ones, and the...
2024-12-0457 min
Grief 2 GrowthFORGOTTEN MEMORIES NO MORE! Matt Jacobson's Fight to Keep His Father’s Story Alive! EP 397Preserving Legacy Through Loss: Matt Jacobson’s Journey with LifeBooksEpisode Summary:In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, host Brian Smith speaks with Matt Jacobson, founder of LifeBooks, a platform born from love and a commitment to honoring family legacies. After losing his father while studying abroad, Matt returned to run his family’s mattress store. His experience inspired him to create LifeBooks, an innovative service for families to collaboratively preserve and honor their loved ones' stories in beautifully bound books that last for generations. Matt and Brian explore themes of legacy, healing, and...
2024-11-1251 min
Grief 2 Growth✨ Flow Dreaming with Summer McStravick – Manifesting and Healing in Action ✨ EP 396In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Summer McStravick, a renowned personal growth coach, author, and the creator of Flowdreaming—a transformative practice that merges daydreaming with emotional reconditioning to help individuals manifest and thrive. Summer’s unique journey includes her inspiring work with Louise Hay and her personal battle with a life-threatening illness, which she transformed into a journey of healing and empowerment.Summer shares profound insights on emotional resilience, embracing grief, and overcoming the limiting beliefs she calls “lack thinking.” Her philosophy on connecting with the universe as a "partner...
2024-11-051h 17
Grief 2 GrowthAncestral Whispers: PROFOUND Stories of Healing, Destiny, and Life Beyond Death!- Katina Z. Jones EP 395In this heart-opening episode, host Brian Smith is joined by Rev. Katina Z. Jones—spiritual advisor, medium, and “The Purple Priestess”—to discuss the art of connecting with loved ones who have passed and embracing spirituality as a path to healing. Rev. Katina draws on her background as a death doula and intuitive guide to offer insights into finding peace, purpose, and connection amid loss.With over 25 years as a healer, author, and medium, Katina’s spiritual journey began after a transformative personal loss, eventually leading her to help others navigate grief with compassion. Together, Brian and Katina exp...
2024-10-291h 05
Grief 2 Growth🌱 Finding Meaning in Grief with David Kessler 🌱 EP 391In this deeply insightful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes the world’s foremost grief expert, David Kessler, to explore how we can find meaning in grief. David, a grief counselor and author of Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook, shares his personal experience of losing his son and provides practical tools for processing grief. Brian and David dive into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of healing after profound loss.David has worked alongside iconic figures in the grief field like Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Louise Hay, and his experience as a grief edu...
2024-10-0248 min
Soulful SpeakingNot the Shiny Bits: Real Talk with Brian PerrySend Lauri a messageWhat if showing up authentically, flaws and all, could help you become a more impactful speaker, inspire others, and change the world? In this heartfelt episode of Soulful Speaking, Lauri sits down with her good friend Brian Perry—an authentic communication coach, singer-songwriter, and speaker who has spent his life helping others discover their unique voices. Brian shares his incredible journey from shy, dorky teenager to a speaker who connects deeply with audiences by embracing vulnerability and imperfection. Through candid reflections on his experiences, Brian reveals how everything from his earl...
2024-10-0145 min
Grief 2 GrowthUnveiling Hidden Wisdom- Mònica Esgueva's Encounters With Tibetan Lamas EP 375In this enlightening episode, Brian D. Smith speaks with Mònica Esgueva about her journey of integrating Eastern wisdom with Western pragmatism, her transformative encounters with Tibetan Lamas, and her latest book, Seven Levels of Wisdom. Mònica shares practical guidance on navigating stress and anxiety, aligning your career with your deeper life purpose, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.Key Points:Introduction (00:00):Brian introduces the episode and the guest, Mònica Esgueva.Mònica’s background in economics and advanced studies in various fields.Mònica’s Spiritual Journey (04:04):How Mòn...
2024-07-231h 08
Grief 2 GrowthAn Autistic Savant's Life Lessons For All Of Us with Jes Kerzen EP 373Host: Brian SmithGuest: Jes Kerzen, co-author of A Mind Beyond WordsSummary: In this episode, Brian Smith sits down with Jes Kerzen, a retired teacher whose life took a transformative turn after meeting Asher, an autistic boy with extraordinary spiritual insights. Jes and Asher's journey, detailed in their book A Mind Beyond Words, explores pre-life agreements, spiritual realms, and the lessons we can learn from the most unexpected sources.Key Points:Introduction to Jes and Asher's Story - Jes's initial encounter with...
2024-07-1658 min
Grief 2 GrowthDying With Dignity- When You Can't Cure- Heal- Dr. Brad Stuart EP 372Join host Brian Smith in this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth as he interviews Dr. Brad Stuart, a distinguished physician with nearly 50 years of experience. Dr. Stuart has worked in the intense environments of the ER, ICU, and as a hospice Medical Director. They discuss the significant distinction between healing and curing, exploring how spiritual journeys and understanding our true selves play crucial roles in this process. Dr. Stuart also shares his personal experiences and insights into meditation, psychedelics, near-death experiences, and their impact on consciousness.**Key Topics Covered:**1. **Introduction:** - Brian Smith introduces th...
2024-07-121h 02
Grief 2 GrowthWhat To Do When You Find Yourself Dead- with Afterlife Explorer Mike Marable EP 368In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith talks with Mike Marable, a writer with over 30 years of experience in healthcare technology and out-of-body experiences. Mike shares his profound journey that began in 1987, discussing soul retrieval, realms beyond the physical world, reincarnation, and more. This conversation offers comforting insights about the afterlife and encourages a broader understanding of our eternal nature.Mike's latest book, How to Have a Good Life After You're Dead, is the modern-day equivalent of the Tibetan Book Of The Dead—a handbook for what to do when you find yourself on the ot...
2024-06-211h 23
Grief 2 GrowthDiscover The Amazing Power Of The Spiritual Pause with Rob Wykes EP 365In this episode of Grief to Growth, Brian D. Smith sits down with Rob Wykes, a chaplain, charity chief executive, and author whose journey from building structures to building spiritual resilience is nothing short of transformative. Rob shares his profound insights on spirituality, exploring what it means to take a spiritual pause and how this practice can deepen our understanding of existence.Key Topics Discussed:- Rob's Journey: From traveling across Europe and Asia to his work as a chaplain.- Spiritual Pause: Understanding the concept and its transformative power.- Universal Spirituality: Insights...
2024-06-041h 12
Grief 2 GrowthYou Believe In The Afterlife-Don't You? - Annette Marinaccio EP363In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith is joined by Annette Marinaccio, a certified public accountant and now a passionate spiritualist. Annette shares her profound journey of coping with grief and loss, blending practical advice with spiritual wisdom. Whether you're personally experiencing loss or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassionate guidance and support.About Our GuestAnnette Marinaccio is a certified public accountant and spiritualist by passion. After experiencing a profound personal loss, she embarked on a journey of discovery that led her to explore...
2024-05-211h 14
Grief 2 GrowthThe Power of Intuitive Animal Communication with Maribeth Decker- EP 339Episode Overview:In this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes Marybeth Decker, an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer, to explore the profound connections between humans and animals. Together, they delve into the world of animal communication, revealing that this mystical ability isn't reserved for the few but is accessible to all. Join us as we uncover the basics of communicating with our pets, understand the importance of their senior years, and learn how to navigate the emotional journey of their passing. Whether you're a pet parent, an animal lover, or...
2024-02-131h 07
Grief 2 GrowthEvery Ending Is A New Beginning- Personal Reflections On A Momentous New Year EP 326In this deeply personal bonus episode, host Brian Smith records on a poignant day - just after his mother-in-law, Margaret, transitioned from the physical to the spirit world. As he navigates through the complex emotions of grief and celebration, Brian shares his journey of the past few days, marked by family events and the bittersweet farewell to a loved one.Join Brian as he reflects on the dual nature of endings and beginnings, especially poignant at the start of a new year. He delves into the emotional rollercoaster of attending a joyous family wedding while preparing for...
2024-01-0222 min