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Awakening Soul DivinityStillborn: A Father’s Grief for His Son | Chris MamoneHave you ever felt a grief so heavy the world expected you to move on, but inside you were still breaking?
- Grief can be a powerful path of transformation.
- Embracing trauma is essential for healing.
- Grief is always love in disguise.
- Men often struggle to express grief due to societal expectations.
- Holding space for others in grief is crucial.
- Childhood trauma can impact adult emotional responses.
- Finding a supportive community is vital in the grieving process.
- Grief does not have to be the end of your story.
- Acceptance...
2025-10-301h 05
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Trauma & Radical Acceptance with Therapist Cherie NassiIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Los Angeles-based psychotherapist Cherie Nassi to explore how grief can become a pathway to healing and empowerment.
Cherie shares her story of growing up with a father who developed Alzheimer’s, the anticipatory grief she faced as a teen, and how his death inspired her to help others navigate trauma and loss. Together, they discuss radical acceptance, setting boundaries, and learning to live alongside grief rather than “getting over it.”
Cherie also reflects on supporting her community through California wildfires and th...
2025-10-301h 06
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Writing & Spiritual Signs: Angie Vancise’s JourneyIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with award-winning Canadian author Angie Vancise to explore how grief, creativity, and faith can become powerful forces for healing.
After losing her brother Dan unexpectedly—followed by her parents, home, and sense of identity—Angie found solace through writing her debut novel Cry of an Osprey, honoring her brother’s memory and exploring themes of love, loss, and acceptance. Her second book, Hidden in the Shadows, extends that empathy to survivors of abuse and exploitation, turning pain into purpose through storytelling.
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2025-10-281h 02
The Empowered Grief JourneyEndometriosis, Grief & Grace: Healing Out Loud with Jessa ReynoldsIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jessa Reynolds — creative, mother, and founder of The Inner Grace Project — to explore healing through chronic illness, medical trauma, and grief.
Diagnosed with endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and ADHD after years of unexplained pain, Jessa shares what it’s like to grieve the life she imagined, rediscover self-love, and find hope through faith, motherhood, and advocacy. Together, they discuss the hidden grief of chronic pain, the emotional toll of not being believed, and the courage it takes to speak up and seek real suppor...
2025-10-2650 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyIt’s Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day: Resilience & Grief with Ally DalsimerIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Ally Dalsimer — award-winning author of It’s Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day: A Journey to Self-Discovery — to explore how resilience, humor, and self-compassion can carry us through life’s hardest seasons.
Ally shares her story of losing her husband to cancer, navigating single parenthood, career upheaval, and multiple losses — and how each experience taught her to rebuild her identity with grace and courage. Together, they unpack the myths of “getting over it,” the importance of honest grief, and why kindness toward ourselv...
2025-10-2455 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Addiction, Prison, and Redemption with Ken MillerAuthor and speaker Ken Miller (Becoming Ken) joins host Chris Mamone on The Empowered Grief Journey to share how he transformed a childhood marked by foster care, abandonment, and violence into a life of recovery, purpose, and service. Once a National Merit Scholar at Dartmouth who fell into decades of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Ken recounts the turning point that led him to rebuild his physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual health while in prison.
Together, Ken and Chris explore the grief beneath anger, the power of forgiveness, and how “gap control” helps interrupt reactive cycles and foster emot...
2025-10-2256 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFinding Faith & Purpose After Loss with Jess MoyerIn this moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone speaks with Jess Moyer—grief coach, author, and founder of Faith Over Fear Coaching. Jess shares her powerful story of losing her son and how faith, surrender, and community became lifelines in her healing. Together, they explore trusting divine timing, finding purpose through pain, and embracing the lessons grief leaves behind.
2025-10-2049 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Grit, and Neurodivergence in Business with Eryn AnitaviIn this thought-provoking episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone talks with Eryn Anitavi—author of If Then: The Neurodivergent Rulebook—about the intersection of grief, identity, and neurodiversity. Eryn opens up about losing her brother, navigating life as a neurodivergent woman, and transforming pain into purpose. Together, they explore how embracing difference, emotional honesty, and community can turn grief into a catalyst for growth.
2025-10-1755 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyWidowhood, Love & Joy with Coach Carolyn GowerIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Australian grief coach and author Carolyn Gower, founder of The Voice of Grief movement. After losing her husband to prostate cancer and surviving a near-death experience herself, Carolyn shares her powerful perspective on grief, resilience, and the courage to keep living. Together, they explore how to carry love forward, honor those we’ve lost, and rediscover joy without “getting over” grief.
2025-10-1550 min
Wisdom Without The GuruBeyond “I’m Sorry for Your Loss”: What Helps and What Hurts in Grief with Chris MamoneGrief coach Chris Mamone returns to Wisdom Without the Guru to talk about what genuine support looks like when someone is grieving. Drawing from his own experience after the loss of his son, and from conversations on his Empowered Grief Journey podcast, Chris tells us about how the wrong words can deepen pain, and how simple presence can heal. This conversation spans a wide field: the difference between empathy and comparison, why men’s grief is often overlooked, the isolation that siblings feel when their loss is minimised, and how pet loss reveals unconditional love. Chris also sha...
2025-10-1342 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Forgiveness & the Child’s Voices with Tiffany O’HearnAstrologer and healer Tiffany O’Hearn joins Chris to explore grief in all its forms—beyond death and into rupture, divorce, and hard choices in family court. Tiffany shares the 24 days she was separated from her daughter, how “feeling it to heal it” became her compass, and why forgiveness, curiosity, and nature (hello, owl omens) helped her rebuild. They talk children’s voices, breaking cycles, and creating space for the big tears that transform us.
2025-10-1358 minWisdom Without The GuruWhen Work Doesn’t Fit and Grief Changes Everything with Chris MamoneWhat happens when the life you built no longer fits — and then grief shatters the rest? In this episode, Regina sits down with Chris Mamone, who spent years navigating corporate sales, toxic workplaces, and the weight of being misunderstood. But everything shifted after the loss of his son, Caden. Chris opens up about:Growing up with both support and struggle — an encouraging grandfather and a controlling mother, childhood therapy, and feeling unseen.Building a career in sales and mortgages, only to collide with workplace bullying and toxic leadership.The grounding force of his marriage and the tough love that...
2025-09-301h 33
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrieving in Silence: Lucille Barkman on Losing Her Daughter and Finding the Courage to Feel Again
In this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Lucille Barkman, who shares her story of losing her daughter in a tragic car crash. For years, Lucille carried her grief quietly—believing strength meant silence.
Together, they explore the cost of emotional suppression, the courage it takes to feel again, and the healing that begins when we allow ourselves to be seen. Lucille’s journey is a powerful reminder that true strength comes from honesty, vulnerability, and love that never fades.
2025-09-2852 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHealing Relationship Anxiety: Valerie Rubin on Confidence, Attachment, and Inner SafetyIn this insightful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with therapist Valerie Rubin to unpack the roots of relationship anxiety and the path to genuine inner confidence. Valerie shares how early attachment wounds shape adult relationships and offers practical tools for feeling secure, calm, and connected.
2025-09-2152 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyQuantum Healing After Trauma: Johanna Burkhart on Grief, Empowerment, and TransformationIn this illuminating episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Johanna Burkhart — multidimensional channel, quantum healer, and creator of The Purification Process. Johanna shares how her own trauma led her to develop a powerful method for healing on both a soul and cellular level. Together, they explore how grief can become a catalyst for empowerment, truth, and spiritual awakening.
2025-09-181h 04
The Empowered Grief JourneyLove, Loss, and Resilience: Lisa Rites on Healing and New BeginningsIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Lisa, who shares her heartfelt story of family, love, and resilience. From navigating marriage and motherhood to finding her footing after profound loss, Lisa reflects on the lessons that shaped her path. Together, they explore how grief can become a gateway to courage, self-acceptance, and new beginnings. Her story offers comfort, hope, and the reminder that healing unfolds in many forms.
2025-09-1651 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyRewriting Your Story After Loss with Carrie Casey WestIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Carrie Casey West — best-selling author, speaker, and narrative coach — to explore how the stories we tell ourselves can shape or limit our healing. Through her own experiences and powerful client work, Carrie reveals how narrative coaching helps transform pain into purpose and self-acceptance. This heartfelt conversation is an invitation to release old identities, rewrite your story, and step into a future grounded in meaning and hope.
2025-09-141h 06
The Empowered Grief JourneySecond Act Sessions with Stephanie CarmodyIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Stephanie Carmody — a former brand and celebrity publicist who built a two-decade career defined by creativity and connection. Together, they explore her journey of breaking free from a narcissistic marriage, embracing authenticity, and finding joy on the other side of change. When life called her to reinvent herself, Stephanie followed her heart. Now, as host of Second Act Sessions, she helps others navigate transition and rediscover peace and purpose.
2025-09-1153 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Grief to Renewal: Feng Shui Wisdom with Moni CastanedaIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Moni Castaneda—feng shui consultant, speaker, and author. Moni shares how her Nine Steps to Feng Shui System blends ancient East Asian wisdom with modern design to create homes that nurture emotional healing and renewal.
For those navigating grief or seeking forgiveness, Moni’s approach offers a tangible way to shift energy and invite new beginnings.
2025-09-101h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyMartha Glory: Healing, Resilience & Rising Beyond TraumaIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone speaks with Martha Glory—a resilient cult survivor turned international leader in trauma healing and wellness.
After 14 years of deep personal recovery, Martha now helps others reclaim their lives as the creator of TraumaX, a community for trauma survivors. She’s also an Amazon best-selling author, dynamic speaker, trauma-informed coach, and host of the TV show Let Glory Shine.
2025-09-0955 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyTeresa Syms: Finding Strength After Trauma and Living with PurposeIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone speaks with Teresa Sims—founder of AscendU Coaching, award-winning author of A Century of Secrets, and host of the Powering Through Life podcast.
Teresa shares her incredible story of survival—from childhood abuse and neglect to spousal abuse and two near-death experiences. Through it all, she discovered how to break free from limiting beliefs, release emotional blocks, and live with purpose and healing.
Together, they explore how to transform trauma into strength, break unconscious patterns, and embrace courage as a cornerstone of healing.
2025-09-071h 03
The Empowered Grief JourneyThe Alchemy of Grief and Healing with Caroline RenaIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Caroline Rena—grief alchemist, spiritual guide, and host of the Awakening Soul Divinity Podcast. Caroline shares her powerful story of transmuting trauma, navigating grief, and rediscovering the truth of who she is.
A veteran, empath, and healer, she now helps others release inherited patterns, raise their frequency, and embody their divine purpose. Together, they explore the ocean-like nature of grief, the courage it takes to face loss, and how grief can become a catalyst for awakening.
A heartfelt, hope-filled conversation reminding us that ev...
2025-09-041h 04
The Common Ground PodcastChris Mamone on Grief, Healing, and Finding AcceptanceIn this episode of The Common Ground Podcast, hosts John Fletcher and Sydney Curtin welcome Chris Mamone, an Acceptance Coach who helps individuals navigate grief and trauma with compassion and courage.Chris shares his own experiences of loss — including the passing of his grandfather and his son — and how they reshaped his life and calling. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:Why safe spaces matter in griefThe importance of setting boundaries and recognizing triggersThe power of self-compassion in the healing journeyWhy no two grief journeys are alik...
2025-09-021h 25
The Molten TruthGrief with Grit: Chris Mamone on Love, Loss, and the Power of AcceptanceIn this powerful and emotionally rich episode of The Molten Truth, Zoey Michaels sits down with Chris Mamone—podcaster, acceptance coach, and host of The Empowered Grief Journey—whose life was forever changed by the loss of his son. Through profound heartbreak, Chris discovered a new purpose: guiding others through the raw, often overwhelming terrain of grief with compassion, honesty, and strength.Chris shares how even the most intense emotions—especially anger—can be vital signals of love and loss, and how embracing those feelings becomes a pathway to healing. But in a heartfelt twist, Chris turns the tabl...
2025-09-021h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyFinding Strength Through Loss: Fran Strickland’s Journey of Grief and GrowthIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Fran Strickland—an HR leader and expat living in Switzerland—whose story of losing her mother reveals the power of resilience, faith, and self-reinvention.
Fran shares how her upbringing, global perspective, and professional path shaped her understanding of grief—and how the lessons from her loss continue to guide her life and leadership today. Together, they explore what it means to grieve across cultures, embrace healing as a lifelong process, and find strength in vulnerability.
A moving conversation reminding us that h...
2025-09-0254 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyConnecting with Spirit: Daniel Jackson on Grief, Angels & HealingIn this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Daniel Jackson—a gifted spiritual medium who channels archangels and spirit guides to bring healing, clarity, and comfort. Daniel shares how communicating with the other side has transformed his own grief and helped countless others find strength and purpose after loss.
Together, they explore grief as a spiritual awakening, the guidance of spirit allies, and the power of love and acceptance in healing. Whether you’re seeking meaning, comfort, or connection, this conversation is a reminder that we are never truly alone.
2025-08-311h 15
Not a life sentenceEp 64 - The grief empowered coach Chris MamoneChris Mamone, known as The Grief Empowered Coach, istransforming the way we talk about loss, healing, and resilience. After walking his own path through profound grief, Chrisbrings a raw honesty and compassionate presence that helps people see grief not as an ending, but as a doorway to growth and empowerment. His coaching invites listeners to honour their pain, find strength in vulnerability, and reclaim purpose even in the wake of loss. Through heartfelt stories, practical tools, and deepconversations, Chris empowers others to move forward not by forgetting what they’ve lost, but by we...
2025-08-2846 min
Enlightened Misfits PodcastBeyond Letting Go: Redefining Grief Through Acceptance w/ Chris MamoneS2E93: Beyond Letting Go: Redefining Grief Through Acceptance w/ Chris MamoneConnect with Chris Mamone:Website: https://www.empoweredgriefjourney.comPodcast:https://empoweredgriefjourney.podbean.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thechrismamoneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredgriefjourney/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweredgriefjourneyLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/empoweredgriefjourney/Connect with Lauren:https://linktr.ee/themermaidlightThe Enlightened Misfits Sisterhood: https://www.themermaidlight.com/enlightened-misfits-sisterhoodTHE HUMAN DESI...
2025-08-2851 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Survival to Self-Worth: Brooke Bownes on Overcoming Trauma and Reclaiming PowerIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Brooke Bownes—accredited trauma coach, therapist, and #1 best-selling author—to explore her extraordinary story of resilience and transformation.
From a traumatic birth and childhood abuse to homelessness and single motherhood, Brooke’s path is a testament to defying the odds. She shares how she turned pain into purpose, rewrote the narrative of limitation, and learned to stand fully in her worth.
Today, Brooke empowers women worldwide to overcome self-doubt, heal from trauma, and reclaim their confidence. A moving conversation about courag...
2025-08-2853 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHolding Space for Grief: Finding Healing Through Loss with Lori SaseIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Lori Sase—life coach, grief tender, and host of The Imaginal Podcast. Drawing from the loss of both parents within months and the death of a beloved student, Lori shares her journey of grieving in a world that rarely makes space for it.
Together, Chris and Lori explore the importance of slowing down, creating space for mourning, and discovering the quiet wisdom that can emerge from life’s most painful transitions. This gentle conversation is a reminder that even in the heaviest mome...
2025-08-261h 10
The Empowered Grief JourneyChildless Not by Choice: Redefining Life and Grief with Carrie BrauningerIn this eye-opening episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Carrie Brauninger—licensed clinical social worker, co-founder of the Saunders Sisterhood, and proud Great Dane mom—for a deeply personal conversation about the unspoken grief of being childless not by choice.
Carrie opens up about navigating invisible loss, societal expectations, and the quiet ache that often goes unseen. Together, they explore breaking free from the “life script” and creating new visions of purpose, connection, and fulfillment beyond parenthood.
2025-08-2549 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Unseen Struggles to Open Conversations: A Mother’s Mission After Suicide LossIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jane Johnson, founder of Bright Futures Coaching. After the sudden and devastating loss of her teenage son, Leo, to suicide in 2023, Jane has dedicated her life to helping parents and teens foster open, authentic emotional connection.
Jane shares her powerful story—from the shock of losing a child who showed no visible warning signs, to navigating the depths of grief, and finding purpose in turning pain into prevention. Together, Chris and Jane explore the hidden realities of mental health struggles, th...
2025-08-2457 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyIllumination Through Grief: Shaleem Dzon Healing Journey from Darkness to LightIn this illuminating episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Shaleem Dzon—registered nurse, grief counselor, and author of the powerful memoir Illumination: A Griever’s Journey Through the Darkness.
With over two decades of experience in healthcare and her own intimate walk through profound loss, Shaleem brings raw honesty, wisdom, and compassion to the conversation. She opens up about what it truly means to sit with grief, the misconceptions we hold about healing, and how writing her story became both a tool for processing pain and a light for others find...
2025-08-2153 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGod Doesn’t Waste a Thing: RJ Johnson’s Miraculous Journey from Prison to PurposeIn this powerful and faith-filled episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with RJ Johnson—author, speaker, and living testimony to the redemptive power of grace.
RJ shares his awe-inspiring story of serving seven years of a 20-year prison sentence and how that time became sacred ground for healing, miracles, and divine transformation. Through his book God Doesn’t Waste a Thing, he invites listeners into the raw moments of pain, redemption, and awakening that reshaped his life from the inside out.
Today, RJ dedicates his work to bringing hope, ment...
2025-08-1957 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyLeading Through Loss: Sheila’s Journey Through Widowhood and RenewalIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone is joined by Sheila Kamuda, founder of Live Out Loud Coaching—an empowerment coach who helps women lead with confidence and authenticity.
Sheila shares how the devastating loss of her husband became the catalyst for profound transformation and a mission to help others rise through adversity. With over 15 years of leadership experience and deep emotional insight, she reveals how grief became a mirror for self-discovery—showing her the difference between leading from fear and leading from love, trust, and worthiness.
2025-08-1744 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyWhen the System Fails: A Mother’s Fight to Protect Her Daughter With Sydney CurtinIn this profoundly emotional and courageous episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, Coach Chris speaks with Sydney Curtin, a mother who faced the unimaginable — being forced by the court system to relinquish custody of her daughter in order to keep her safe.
Sydney shares her harrowing journey through abuse, trauma, and a legal system that failed to protect them. What unfolds is not a story of choice, but of survival — a mother’s grief, resilience, and relentless fight to do what was right, even when the system silenced her voice.
2025-08-1456 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyAnger as a Messenger: Talya Pardo Ricardo on Healing and Emotional PowerIn this transformative episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Talya Pardo Ricardo, an anger coach and emotional empowerment guide, who shares how her own explosive patterns became the doorway to deep inner healing.
Through years of self-awareness, inner child work, and emotional integration, Talya discovered that anger was never the enemy — it was the guide. Now she helps others navigate their emotions with curiosity, compassion, and conscious expression.
2025-08-101h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyWhen Motherhood Doesn’t Come Easy: Kristen Cordero on Infertility, Grief, and Self-TrustIn this honest and emotionally rich episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Kristen Cordero, who opens up about the silent struggle so many face — infertility.
With heartfelt vulnerability, Kristen shares what it was like to navigate the heartbreak of trying to conceive, the weight of unanswered questions, and the emotional toll of feeling like her body was betraying her deepest desire.
Her story is one of resilience, spiritual grounding, and radical self-trust. She speaks candidly about the pressure to stay strong, the grief of monthly disappointment, and the ache of wa...
2025-08-0150 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyUnmasking Narcissism: Jillian Scott on Reclaiming Identity and Inner TruthIn this eye-opening episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jillian Scott to explore the subtle yet devastating impact of narcissistic relationships.
Jillian vulnerably shares her journey of unraveling manipulation, self-doubt, and emotional gaslighting to reclaim her voice, identity, and self-worth. Together, they discuss the hidden traits of narcissism, its long-term effects on the psyche, and the courageous path to healing.
2025-07-301h 02
The Empowered Grief JourneyBreaking Free: Jill Schultz on Healing the Inner Child and Releasing ShameIn this deeply honest and emotional episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Jill Schultz, who shares her powerful journey of healing from childhood wounds and the buried shame that once defined her identity.
Through courageous vulnerability and the support of therapy, Jill found freedom by reconnecting with her inner child and rewriting the narrative she once believed about herself. She opens up about the power of naming your truth, breaking generational patterns, and learning to feel safe in your own body.
2025-07-2956 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief as a Teacher: A Conversation with Dave RobertsIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Dave Roberts, licensed social worker, educator, and host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast.
Dave shares how the loss of his daughter Jeannine became a catalyst for profound personal and professional transformation. From the classroom to grief circles, he opens up about the power of teaching as a healing practice, the spiritual lessons grief offers, and how connection, vulnerability, and purpose can arise from the deepest pain.
Whether you’re navigating grief, searching for meaning, or supporting others through loss, th...
2025-07-2359 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Infertility, and the Power of Emotional Resilience with Dr. Brenna SquiresIn this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Dr. Brenna Squires — clinical psychologist, fertility support coach, and host of The Empowered Fertility Podcast.
Blending professional expertise with lived experience, Dr. Brenna shares her own seven-year journey through infertility and the lessons it taught her about loss, strength, and self-compassion.
Together, they explore how fertility struggles often carry invisible grief — for the life you imagined, the body you hoped would cooperate, and the timeline you planned. Dr. Brenna offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help individuals and coup...
2025-07-2251 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyShame, Resilience, and Radical Acceptance with Kyira Wackett: Reclaiming Your Narrative After LossIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Kyira Wackett — licensed mental health therapist, founder of Adversity Rising, and fierce advocate for healing through shame resilience and radical acceptance.
Kyira opens up about her personal experiences with grief and how they shaped her mission to help others face their pain without judgment. Through this deeply insightful conversation, she shares practical tools and empowering truths to help you rewrite the narratives you’ve been carrying — especially the ones rooted in guilt, silence, or self-blame.
Whether you’re navigating loss or learning...
2025-07-2149 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyYou Can’t Heal When You Hide: Serena Mastin on Grief, Survival, and Owning Your StoryIn this raw and powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Serena Mastin — entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Exposed: You Can’t Heal When You Hide.
Serena’s story is one of profound resilience: from growing up in witness protection and foster care, to facing addiction, homelessness, corporate burnout, and the tragic suicide of her husband.
Despite unimaginable loss and adversity, Serena has emerged as a fierce advocate for healing, authenticity, and empowerment. Through her company, Pulse Marketing, and her advocacy work, she helps others reclaim their voice and live with u...
2025-07-2053 min
Today's Balanced Leader with Caroline BairdEp 43: The Truth About Grief, Leadership & Moving Forward with Chris MamoneIn this deeply moving episode, I’m joined by Acceptance Coach and podcast host Chris Mamone to explore how grief, while brutal, can also be a catalyst for deep personal transformation. We talk about what grief really is (hint: it’s not just something to “get over”), why it hits so differently for everyone, and how leaders can better support themselves and others through loss. Chris shares his own raw story of heartbreak, including the stillbirth of his son, and how that moment cracked him wide open—revealing a path toward healing, self-compassion, and legacy.Whether yo...
2025-07-181h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyThe Power of Holding Space: Aly Bird on Grief, Trauma, and Showing Up When It Matters MostIn this insightful and deeply compassionate episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Aly Bird — grief and trauma therapist, author, and fierce advocate for having the hard conversations around death, dying, and loss.
Aly shares her unique perspective as both a professional and someone who has personally experienced life-altering grief. Her grounded approach offers clarity, validation, and practical tools for those walking through loss — and for those who want to support them.
As the author of Grief Ally: Helping People You Love Cope with Death, Loss, and Grief, Aly delivers a powe...
2025-07-1741 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyLegacy After Loss: Debbie Simmons on Grief, Purpose, and Building What LastsIn this transformative episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Debbie Simmons — mother of nine, faith-driven nonprofit leader, and legacy coach whose life’s work was born from unimaginable loss.
After the heartbreaking death of her quadruplets, Debbie found herself at a crossroads. Instead of being consumed by grief, she chose to transform her pain into purpose. Her healing journey led to the founding of Anchor Point, a faith-based organization that supports women in crisis and equips families and leaders to navigate trauma with strength and clarity.
2025-07-1659 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyLove, Loss, and Legacy: Paula Hill’s Journey After Losing Her Son AustinIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes grief coach and bereaved mother Paula Hill. After the tragic loss of her son Austin in a motorcycle accident in 2022, Paula found herself grieving not only her child, but also the sudden disappearance of community and support.
Refusing to let grief isolate her, Paula chose to transform her pain into purpose — founding Austin’s Sunshine Foundation and a Zoom support group for bereaved parents, helping others navigate the heavy waves of loss.
Through vulnerability, advocacy, and unconditional love, Paula shares how she...
2025-07-1551 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHealing the Healer: Burnout, Alignment, and Becoming Whole with Dr. Gayla GatesIn this eye-opening episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Dr. Gayla Gates — former family physician, emotional empath, and now a powerful voice for healing beyond the exam room.
On paper, Gayla had it all: magna cum laude, a thriving medical career, a lifelong dream fulfilled. But beneath the surface she was absorbing her patients’ pain, burning out, and losing herself inside a system that didn’t honor her soul. After 10 years in clinical medicine, she made the courageous choice to step away — and toward her own healing.
Gayla shares how grie...
2025-07-1355 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Abandonment to Empowerment: A Grief Journey of Faith, Healing, and PurposeIn this inspiring episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone is joined by motivational speaker, master life coach, and author Dearice Spencer Shackelford.
Dearice’s grief journey began in childhood, when her father’s mental health crisis left her facing early abandonment. Years later, she endured the devastating loss of her husband, a U.S. Marine veteran — suddenly becoming a single mother to three children.
But Dearice refused to let grief define her story. Through faith, holistic healing, and powerful inner transformation, she rose from her pain and stepped into her purpose. Now the fo...
2025-07-1054 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyLife, Death, and Lessons from the Cemetery with Sandy DoyleIn this insightful and unexpectedly uplifting episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Sandy Doyle — author of My Life at the Cemetery: It’s Not As Dead As You Think. With years of experience in the funeral home and cemetery industry, Sandy offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at life, death, and everything in between.
She opens up about how her personal grief — including the loss of her husband — intersects with her professional experiences among the departed. Through humor, honesty, and heartfelt wisdom, Sandy reveals what the dead can teach us about truly living.
2025-07-0946 min
Grief in Motherhood PodcastEpisode 9: Embracing Grief and Stepping Into Your Power with Chris MamoneIn this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Chris Mamone, Loss Dad, grief and acceptance coach, host of The Empowered Grief Journey podcast, and a guiding light for those navigating the darkest seasons of loss as well as a dear friend.
Chris shares how his own personal journey through grief led him to a life of purpose, helping others heal through self-acceptance and empowerment. We explore the emotional layers of grief, the transformative power of vulnerability, and how honoring your story can uncover unexpected gifts and lessons.
Together, we discuss the importance of giving yourself pe...
2025-07-0935 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyBreaking the Box: Psychic Insight, Animal Wisdom & Authentic Living with Alicia SweezerIn this expansive episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Alicia Sweezer — wildlife biologist turned scientific psychic, intuitive life coach, and three-time bestselling author.
With a rare blend of analytical intelligence and intuitive depth, Alicia helps others embrace their authenticity and break free from the boxes society places around identity, spirituality, and success.
She shares her remarkable journey from working with endangered species to becoming a psychic, medium, and animal communicator — revealing how science and spirit can coexist as powerful allies in healing.
2025-07-0853 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Grief to Joy: Devin DeGriff on Healing After Unimaginable LossIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone speaks with Devin DeGriff — physical therapist, intuitive healer, transformational coach, and author of Good Grief: The Journey from Grief to Joy. After the tragic loss of her mother to murder, Devin began a profound healing journey that led her from pain to purpose.
Through embodied healing, therapeutic wisdom, and raw vulnerability, she offers a compassionate roadmap to reclaiming joy without forgetting the past. Devin shares how honoring grief can reconnect you with your truth, unlock resilience, and open the heart to transformation.
2025-07-0748 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Surgery to Soul Work: Energy, Healing & Purpose with Jose MendozaIn this illuminating episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Jose Mendoza, a holistic healer and Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, for a powerful conversation about the bridge between Western medicine and spiritual healing.
Once a cardiovascular surgical specialist, Jose witnessed how many patients returned unwell despite medical intervention. That experience led him to seek answers beyond the physical — eventually earning a doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine and dedicating his life to helping others reclaim their energy and purpose.
Together, Chris and Jose explore the deeper roots of chronic illness, the connection be...
2025-07-0344 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHow Grief Becomes a Bridge to Belonging and HealingIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Laurel O’Sullivan — grief educator, guide, and former public interest lawyer — for a deeply moving conversation about how grief can become a bridge to belonging.
Laurel shares her personal journey through the sudden deaths of her father, the father of her children, and her beloved 18-year-old son, Patrick, who died by suicide. With raw honesty and profound empathy, she reflects on how these losses opened her to a deeper connection with herself, her community, and life itself.
Together, Chris and Laurel explore how ho...
2025-07-0247 min
Into Your Life PodcastGrief isn’t a straight line: a loving guide to grief and healing with Chris Mamone | Ep 172Grief touches all of us—but we often don’t know how to talk about it, let alone how to move through it.In this deeply honest and compassionate episode, we’re joined by acceptance coach Chris Mamone to explore what grief truly looks and feels like—and how we can begin to heal, no matter the shape our loss takes.From the stillbirth of his son to the loss of his grandfather, Chris shares his own transformative journey through heartbreak and how it inspired his life’s work: helping others navigate grief with...
2025-07-021h 02
The Empowered Grief JourneyTurning Pain Into Purpose with LaCole Smith: From Tragedy to TriumphIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with LaCole Smith — transformative leader, author, and cancer advocate — to explore her incredible journey from tragedy to triumph.
LaCole opens up about surviving a devastating house fire that claimed her mother’s life, enduring a life-altering accident, and facing cancer — all of which became catalysts for her faith and purpose. Her story is a raw and resilient testament to healing, hope, and the power of perseverance.
Through her book Leap of Faith and her mission-driven work, LaCole now helps women reclaim their vo...
2025-07-0144 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief and Faith: Rediscovering Identity and Purpose with Bishop BarlowIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Bishop Barlow — author, minister, and founder of Known Ministries — for a powerful conversation about walking through grief while staying anchored in faith and purpose.
Bishop shares how loss reshaped his relationship with God, his sense of identity, and his calling to serve others. Through his blog Away From the Mirror, his books, and his YouTube teachings, he inspires people to reconnect with their faith, embrace their stories, and discover meaning beyond the pain.
Together, Chris and Bishop explore the intersection of grief, purp...
2025-06-3048 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Burnout to Alignment: Crystal Robinson on Healing Through Science and SoulIn this enlightening episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Crystal Robinson — National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and founder of Crystal Moon Holistic Healing — for a powerful conversation about healing through the integration of science and soul.
Crystal shares her inspiring story of leaving behind a 30-year corporate engineering career to follow a spiritually aligned path of purpose and service. Today, she helps high-achieving professionals reconnect to themselves through holistic practices rooted in both evidence-based science and sacred self-awareness.
Together, Chris and Crystal explore how grief and burnout can become turn...
2025-06-291h 00
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Collapse to Clarity: Healing and Rebuilding Life After DivorceIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jeff, founder of Divorce Daddy, to discuss his raw and transformative journey through the collapse of a toxic marriage and the pain of divorce.
Jeff opens up about living in a fog of betrayal, loss, and disconnection — and the pivotal moment he decided not to stay stuck in victimhood, but to rise. Through courage, self-work, and faith, he rebuilt his life, reconnected with his children, and reclaimed his purpose.
Now, he helps others do the same: navigating heartbreak, finding strength in...
2025-06-2747 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyMotherhood and Grief: Finding the Path to Healing with Jana WellemeyerIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone speaks with Jana Wellemeyer — a Coast Guard wife, homeschooling mother of three, and healing guide shaped by profound loss.
Jana opens up about her experiences with multiple miscarriages and a stillbirth, sharing the emotional toll of grieving while continuing to show up for everyday life. Through her work with the Grief Recovery Method, shamanic teachings, and Reiki, she discovered that healing isn’t linear — but it is possible.
Today, Jana helps others navigate their pain with compassion, presence, and spiritual insight, creating safe spaces...
2025-06-2539 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Purpose & Resilience: How Heidi Prowse Turned Loss into LeadershipIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Australian community advocate and author Heidi Prowse, OAM, for an inspiring conversation about grief, leadership, and purpose after loss.
After losing her husband, Andrew, to cystic fibrosis, Heidi found herself navigating deep sorrow, identity shifts, and rediscovery. Instead of retreating from life, she stepped into service — becoming a mental health advocate, supporting others through health challenges, and transforming her pain into purpose.
With warmth, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, Heidi reminds us that even in our darkest seasons, connection and meaning ar...
2025-06-2351 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyBreaking Cycles & Reclaiming Identity: The Power of Forgiveness Part 2In this powerful return episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes back Scott Stewart — professional speaker and personal development advocate — for a deeper exploration into forgiveness, identity, and breaking generational cycles.
Scott shares how his path from childhood adversity to emotional freedom continues to evolve, revealing what it truly means to forgive without forgetting. Through honest reflection, he discusses how forgiveness became the most liberating act of self-love in his healing journey and how breaking free from manipulation and abuse allowed him to reclaim his voice and purpose.
Together, Chris and Scott dive...
2025-06-221h 13
The Empowered Grief JourneyStarting Over at 60: Addiction, Loss, and Emotional Healing with DallasIn this inspiring and unfiltered episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Dallas — a self-proclaimed “emotional baggage handler” and coach from Vancouver Island, Canada — for a powerful conversation about starting over when life falls apart.
Dallas shares what he calls his “year of collapse” — a season marked by cancer, addiction, and the loss of his marriage, family, business, and home. At 60 years old, he found himself rebuilding from rock bottom, beginning a journey through grief, self-discovery, and emotional healing that led him to a life of renewed purpose and service.
Together, Chris and Dallas exp...
2025-06-201h 15
The Empowered Grief JourneyWalking Each Other Home: Grief, Hospice, and Holding Sacred SpaceIn this deeply compassionate episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone is joined by Marie Betcher, whose personal experiences with grief and professional work in hospice care offer profound insight into how we can support one another through life’s most sacred transitions.
Marie shares how loss has shaped her life and how her years of hospice work have transformed her understanding of presence, peace, and preparation at the end of life. Together, they explore what it truly means to hold space for others — to listen, to witness, and to honor the humanity in every mome...
2025-06-1855 min
What's The Latest? with Shawnee & CoEpisode #13 Chris MamoneSend us a textIn this conversation, Chris Mamone, an acceptance coach and host of the Empowered Grief Journey podcast, shares his profound experiences with grief following the loss of his grandfather and his child. He discusses the importance of creating a safe space for sharing stories of loss, the unique nature of each individual's grief journey, and how he transformed his pain into a purpose through coaching and podcasting.Find Chris on;FB - https://www.facebook.com/thechrismamoneINSTA - https://www.instagram.com/empoweredgriefjourney/WEBSITE - empoweredgriefjourney.com
2025-06-171h 02
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrieving with Faith: Finding Resilience and Purpose After Child LossIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jenny Leavitt — board-certified mental health coach, author, and speaker — who turned the heartbreak of losing her son into a mission of hope and healing.
Jenny opens up about her journey through unimaginable loss, sharing how faith became both a lifeline and a guiding force through the darkest moments. Today, through her writing, coaching, and courses, she helps others walk through grief with practical tools, spiritual support, and the reminder that love always remains.
Together, Chris and Jenny explore the emot...
2025-06-1659 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyYoga, Ayurveda & Grief: A Journey to Self-Actualization with Emily MantranachIn this uplifting episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Emily Mantranach — yoga teacher, Ayurvedic wellness counselor, and life coach — for a heart-centered conversation on healing, embodiment, and the wisdom of the soul.
Emily shares her personal journey through grief and transformation, revealing how ancient practices like yoga and Ayurveda helped her process loss, reconnect with her body, and cultivate inner peace.
With the mind of an engineer and the heart of a healer, Emily reminds us that grief isn’t something to fix — it’s something to feel, integrate, and grow through.
2025-06-151h 05
The Empowered Grief JourneyRedefining Success Through Grief: Healing, Awareness, and ProsperityIn this insightful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Neville Starick, a performance and prosperity specialist from Australia, to explore how grief can reshape the way we view success, purpose, and well-being.
Neville shares how personal loss became the catalyst for his journey into coaching and why he now helps business leaders cultivate self-awareness as a foundation for both emotional healing and authentic prosperity.
Together, they dive into what it means to live prosperously beyond material success — embracing emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and meaning as integral parts of the healing pr...
2025-06-131h 05
The Teaching Journeys PodcastHonoring Loss, Embracing Growth and Acceptance: Chris Mamone's Grief JourneyIn this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Chris Mamone, an acceptance coach and the founder of the Empowered Grief Journey Coaching Practice and Podcast. Chris shares his personal experiences with grief, including the loss of his grandfather and son. He elaborates on how these experiences helped him find his purpose in life, holding space for others navigating grief, loss, and trauma. Chris discusses his approach to coaching, emphasizing authenticity, compassion, and personal transformation. The episode also highlights Chris's Empowered Grief Collective, a group coaching initiative meant to foster community and shared healing. Both...
2025-06-1245 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Anger to Awakening: A Journey Back to SpiritIn this deeply vulnerable episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jillene Gallatin to explore the raw emotions that often accompany grief — especially those we’re taught to suppress, like anger at God.
After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Jillene found herself consumed by pain, resentment, and a sense of spiritual disconnection. Yet through her willingness to sit in the discomfort and question her beliefs, she began to experience a profound spiritual awakening — one that reconnected her to her faith, her truth, and her inner light.
This heartfelt conversation is for...
2025-06-111h 02
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrieving Divorce and Death: A Journey of Reclaiming Self with KeikoIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Keiko, who vulnerably shares her experience navigating two life-altering losses — the end of her marriage and the death of her mother.
Keiko opens up about the emotional complexity of grieving both a living relationship and a loved one who has passed, and how those experiences intertwined to shape her identity, growth, and spiritual awareness.
Together, they explore how grief shows up in unexpected forms, why divorce deserves the same compassion as death, and how healing becomes possible when we choose to...
2025-06-0951 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyThe Widow’s Comeback: Grief, Grit, and Owning the Hot Mess with Lisa WooleryIn this candid and empowering episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Lisa Woolery — public relations executive turned sudden widow — to explore what it really means to rebuild life after loss.
Lisa opens up about the shock of losing her husband without warning and the messy, unfiltered realities of navigating grief, parenting, finances, dating, and identity. With grit, humor, and radical honesty, she reminds us that healing doesn’t have to be perfect — and that owning your “hot mess” moments can actually bring you back to life.
Together, they discuss her book The...
2025-06-0853 min
The Anxiety Recovery PodcastRelationship Conflict, Grief & the Ache of Missing What’s Gone But Not Dead with Chris MamoneToday’s episode is one of the most tender, honest, and emotionally raw conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast.I sat down with Acceptance coach & grief guide Chris Mamone to explore the kind of grief that doesn’t always have a funeral. The kind that creeps into your everyday life — when someone you loved deeply is no longer there, when you don’t get closure, when you find yourself in the rubble of conflict, wondering who you are now.This conversation is deeply personal. I opened up about my own grief journey — the ache that’s...
2025-06-061h 17
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Growth, and Synchronicity: Healing Across GenerationsIn this touching episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Gabriella Richardson, a grief traveler whose journey through loss began at a young age. After losing multiple family members — including her uncle, great-grandmother, and grandfather — within ten months as a teenager, Gabriella developed emotional patterns and beliefs that would take years to unravel.
Now, as an adult, she reflects on how her grandmother’s passing invited her to meet grief again — this time with greater awareness, compassion, and connection. Gabriella shares how synchronicities, signs, and a deepening spiritual lens helped her rediscover meaning and growth i...
2025-06-061h 07
The Empowered Grief JourneyA Widow’s Journey: Boundaries, Healing, and the Power of Saying NoIn this deeply honest episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Suzanne Denigris — widow, mother, life coach, and boundaries advocate — for a powerful conversation about reclaiming yourself after profound loss.
Suzanne shares her story of losing her husband in a way that shattered her world and forced her to rebuild her identity from the ground up. Along her journey, she discovered the healing power of saying “no” without guilt, honoring her own needs, and learning that boundaries are not walls — they’re acts of self-love.
Together, Chris and Suzanne explore what it means to hea...
2025-06-041h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyFinding Meaning After Loss: Lessons in Healing and Hope with Jon EmeryIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone reconnects with Jon Emery for a meaningful conversation about the messy, nonlinear path of grief and what it teaches us about life and love.
Through candid storytelling and honest reflection, Jon shares how loss reshaped his perspective — helping him slow down, reconnect with himself, and show up more fully for others. Together, they explore how grief can open unexpected doors to clarity, connection, and growth.
This episode is for anyone navigating the quiet after the storm — learning to rebuild, redefine purpose, and carry forw...
2025-06-0259 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyEnd-of-Life Clarity: Presence and the Sacred Role of a Death DoulaIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone is joined by Jill, a certified death doula and founder of End of Life Clarity, for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to hold space at the edge of life.
Jill shares her journey as a non-medical end-of-life practitioner, guiding individuals and families through one of the most sacred — and often avoided — parts of the human experience: dying. Together, they explore how presence, preparation, and compassion can transform fear into healing and bring peace to both the dying and the living.
Whether you’...
2025-05-3153 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHealing Through Intuition: Transforming Grief and Trauma Through Soul Connection with MattyIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Matty from Soul Vibe Insights to explore the intersection of grief, trauma, and intuitive healing.
Matty courageously shares his story of childhood sexual assault — a wound that shaped his emotional world for years — and how reconnecting with his intuition and spiritual gifts became the foundation of his healing.
Through his work with Soul Vibe Insights, Matty and his wife now teach others how to access their Akashic Records through their course, Akashic Attunement: A Journey to Intuitive Mastery, helping peop...
2025-05-291h 13
The Empowered Grief JourneyMessages from the Other Side: Grief, Spiritual Awakening, and the Power of Energy HealingIn this soulful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Terri-Ann Russell — energy practitioner, intuitive guide, and author — to explore the spiritual side of grief and the healing power of energy work.
After the devastating loss of her son, Anthony, Terri-Ann was guided into a profound spiritual awakening that opened her heart to connection beyond the veil. Through this journey, she discovered that love never dies — it simply changes form.
Together, Chris and Terri-Ann discuss how grief can become a gateway to transformation, intuition, and deeper understanding of the soul’s journe...
2025-05-2756 min
The Love Your Journey PodcastChosen by Grief, Guided by Acceptance — with Chris MamoneTara Jo is joined by Acceptance Coach Chris Mamone, founder of The Empowered Grief Journey podcast and coaching practice. Chris shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son, and how it led him to a path of deep healing and finding his purpose.Together, they explore:Grief as a personal transformationEmbracing emotions and emotional safety for menFinding beauty and spiritual connection in lossGratitude as a tool for healingThe vision behind his next project which involves TJ sharing her brother’s story This conversation is real, honest, and filled with hope for anyone navigating los...
2025-05-271h 04
The Empowered Grief JourneyInfertility, Widowhood & Healing: Grieving the Life That Never WasIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with JoBeth Polley, certified grief recovery specialist, to explore one of the least discussed forms of loss — the grief of infertility.
While many know JoBeth as a young widow, she opens up about another layer of her healing journey: grieving the motherhood she never experienced. With vulnerability and wisdom, she shares how learning to acknowledge that invisible loss became a turning point in her grief recovery and self-acceptance.
Together, they discuss how grief isn’t always about what we’ve lost —...
2025-05-2556 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyGrief, Gifts & the Spirit World: Healing Through Mediumship with Becky DotsonIn this illuminating episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with psychic medium Becky Dotson for an honest and soulful conversation about the misunderstood world of mediumship and its role in healing grief.
Becky shares her personal journey of loss — including the heartbreak of a relationship that became a catalyst for spiritual awakening — and how she learned to trust her intuitive gifts to help others connect, heal, and find peace.
Together, they explore the intersection of spiritual connection, emotional recovery, and the ethics of intuitive work, offering clarity and compassion to thos...
2025-05-2358 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyLove, Letters, and Reckoning: A Grief Journey Through Bars and BeyondIn this deeply moving first part of a two-part series on The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jessica, a writer and speaker whose remarkable story weaves together love, loss, and redemption in unexpected ways.
Through her relationship with a man incarcerated for murder, Jessica discovered a profound emotional and spiritual bond — one built through handwritten letters, raw honesty, and deep inner reckoning. Her journey challenges perceptions of grief, healing, and what it means to truly see and be seen.
Together, we explore how grief can emerge in unconventional relationships, how love ca...
2025-05-2154 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyForgiveness as Freedom: How to Break Generational Trauma with Scott StewartIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Scott Stewart — speaker and healthcare advocate — for a powerful conversation about the true meaning of forgiveness.
Scott shares his story of growing up in an environment marked by manipulation and broken family patterns, and how a turning point at age 22 set him on a path toward faith, healing, and freedom. Through years of inner work and personal growth, he not only overcame deep trauma but broke a generational cycle of abuse — creating a new legacy of love, integrity, and purpose.
Togeth...
2025-05-201h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyUnstuck & Unbreakable: Stories of Survival, Strength, and Self-WorthIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes two remarkable guests Sekou Writes and Fee King for a dynamic, double interview that dives deep into transformation after trauma. Sekou, a two-time stroke survivor, author, and marathon runner, shares his profound journey of healing and resilience. Fee King, wellness coach and author of Unstuck, delivers a rallying cry for women over 40 to reclaim their worth and rewrite their stories. Together, they offer raw truths, unapologetic inspiration, and proof that it’s never too late to heal, rise, and thrive.
2025-05-1854 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHealing the Invisible Wounds: Adoption, Identity, and Belonging with Julie MatyeIn this introspective episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, Julie Matye opens up about the quiet, complex grief that comes with being adopted. Though deeply grateful for the loving family who raised her, Julie shares the subtle ache that remained — a longing to understand where she came from and who her biological parents were.
She reflects on how this “identity grief” shaped her early life and later guided her path as a social worker, supporting children in the state system. Julie’s story sheds light on the often-overlooked side of adoption — the coexistence of love and loss, gratitude...
2025-04-181h 03
The Empowered Grief JourneyAfter Losing Dad: A Journey of Grief, Family, and Finding My Way ForwardIn this touching episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, Jasmine Bootle shares her heartfelt story of losing her father — the man who was her anchor, guide, and greatest supporter. His passing left a deep void that reshaped her family and her sense of self.
Jasmine opens up about navigating grief while facing unexpected family tension and how she found her own way to keep her father close — carrying his ashes to places he would have loved and honoring his presence in everyday moments.
Through courage and love, Jasmine reminds us that grief doesn’t truly end —...
2025-04-1659 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyHonoring Cory: A Sister’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and AdvocacyIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I sit down with Tara Kadlec as she shares the story of her beloved brother, Cory — a vibrant soul who lived with Down syndrome and dementia. Tara opens up about their deep bond, the challenges of caregiving, and the heartbreak of watching her brother face inadequate healthcare support in Canada.
Through raw honesty and deep love, Tara reflects on the emotional toll of caregiving, the grief of loss, and her fight to bring awareness to the need for compassionate, dignified care. Despite the pain, she continues to celebrate Co...
2025-04-141h 07
The Empowered Grief JourneyWelcoming My Daughter, Losing My Mother: A Story of Birth, Loss, and LoveIn this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I’m joined by Carla Berbary, who shares the profound experience of welcoming her daughter into the world just five days before losing her beloved mother.
From her home in Australia, Carla navigated the heartbreak of grieving her mother from afar in Lebanon — holding both the joy of new life and the sorrow of loss at once. She opens up about the tension, guilt, and beauty of living within those two extremes, and how she now carries her mother’s memory forward through motherhood itself.
This c...
2025-04-1152 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyUnchained: A Journey to Rise, Heal, and Reclaim Life After Narcissistic AbuseIn this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I’m joined by Anni Neill — survivor, author, and advocate for women healing from narcissistic abuse. Anni courageously shares her story of breaking free from a toxic marriage rooted in control, manipulation, and financial abuse.
Together, we explore how narcissists use gaslighting, shame, and power to keep their partners trapped — and what it truly takes to rebuild trust in yourself after emotional trauma. Anni shares the grief of not only losing the relationship, but also the version of herself that endured it.
Now an author and educat...
2025-04-091h 01
The Empowered Grief JourneyFrom Heartbreak to Hope: A Mother’s Journey Through Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and HealingIn this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I’m joined by Kaitlin Parsons — a mother, coach, and advocate — who courageously shares her experiences with miscarriage and stillbirth. Together, we explore the deep and often unspoken grief that comes with losing a child and the emotional ripple effects it can have on individuals, marriages, and families.
Kaitlin opens up about the differences in how men and women process grief, the challenges couples face in the aftermath of loss, and how giving herself permission to feel became the start of her healing. She also shares how finding safe...
2025-04-0753 min
Hospice Explained143 Navigating Grief: An Acceptance Coach's Journey with Chris Mamone Navigating Grief: An Acceptance Coach's Journey with Chris Mamone In this episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by former hospice nurse Marie Betcher RN, acceptance coach Chris Mamone shares his personal journey of overcoming grief, loss, and trauma. Chris opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to becoming a coach, including the death of his grandfather and the heart-wrenching stillbirth of his son, Caden. Emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and emotional expression, Chris provides valuable insights on navigating grief, offering practical advice on how to move forward and find meaning in life's most challenging moments. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:47 M...
2025-04-0632 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyThe Healing Power of Presence: A Chaplain’s Perspective on GriefIn this deeply grounding episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, Rev. Christine Vaughan Davies — ordained Presbyterian minister, spiritual director, seminary professor, and head of hospital chaplaincy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital — shares profound insights from her years of walking alongside the grieving.
Christine offers a compassionate perspective on what it truly means to be present with others in pain. Together, we explore the healing power of presence, the art of holding space, and why listening not fixing is one of the most sacred gifts we can offer. She also shares guidance on what to say (and what...
2025-04-0459 min
Seeing Death ClearlyChris Mamone on Acceptance and ResilienceSend us a textChris Mamone is an acceptance coach who helps people heal from grief, loss, and trauma so they can find self-acceptance and step into their power. His journey began with profound personal losses that reshaped his life and perspective.In 2020, he experienced the death of his grandfather, and just two years later, after struggling with infertility for 12 years, he and his wife were thrilled to be expecting their first child. Tragically, their son was stillborn just one day before his due date. The weight of these losses was immense...
2025-03-3044 min
Decree Of DominionDarklaw Dominion Series Season 2 Episode 6: Chris MamoneMy name is Chris Mamone and I'm an Acceptance Coach who helps people heal from grief, loss, and trauma to discover their self-acceptance and step into their personal power.
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2025-01-2951 min
The Empowered Grief JourneyWelcome to The Empowered Grief Journey PodcastWelcome to the Empowered Grief Journey Podcast! I’m your host, Chris Mamone, an Acceptance Coach who is passionate about guiding people through the healing process of grief, loss, and trauma. My mission is to help you discover your self-acceptance as you heal and step into your personal power to create a life that aligns with your true self.
This podcast is your dedicated space for healing, growth, and transformation. Each episode shares insightful and inspirational stories, along with practical tools and actionable insights, to guide you along your healing journey. Together we will explore the hidden gi...
2025-01-2700 min
Rise Up and Heal: Healing from Narcissistic RelationshipsFinding Anni - Session with Chris MamoneHey it's Anni! Welcome to Finding Anni- Surviving Narcissism and Abuse. On today's podcast I am speaking with Acceptance Coach, Chris Mamone from Seattle, U.S.A. Chris discusses his story but also gives valuable tools on healing including the importance of anger. Chris's story is filled a deep heartache of losing his baby boy whilst dealing with narcissistic in-laws. Hear his story on overcoming such loss and grief. Thank you so much for listening.
Much love,
Anni x
2025-01-2439 min
Trauma Talks : With Russ TellupEmbracing Grief: Transformative Healing Through Trauma and Faith. An Interview with Chris MamoneChatGPTImagine viewing the toughest moments of your life as "gifts in crappy wrapping paper." That's exactly the paradigm shift grief and acceptance coach Chris Mamone has embraced. This week, Chris joins us to share his transformative journey from personal trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for others. Through profound losses, including the stillbirth of his son, Chris found a path to self-acceptance and a mission to guide others through their darkest times. His story is a testament to the strength found in confronting one's hardships and learning from them.Our...
2024-11-2833 min