Grief 2 Growth
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"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.'
Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as they discuss topics like survival guilt, synchronicities, and the scientific evidence supporting the existence of the afterlife. You'll come away with actionable advice, renewed hope, and the comforting knowledge that love and life are eternal.
One of the most powerful ways we know what awaits us and where we came from is Near Death Experiences. Much of Brian's knowledge is derived from extensive study of this phenomenon, along with interviewing dozens of near death experience experiencers.
Brian knows the soul-crushing weight of loss; his journey began with the sudden passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter, Shayna. It's not an odyssey he would have chosen, but it has been an odyssey that has chosen him to guide others.
Grief 2 Growth is a sanctuary for those grieving, those curious about the beyond, and anyone eager to explore the fuller dimensions of life and death. Each episode delves into topics that matter most—how to cope, grow, and connect with loved ones in the afterlife. If you ask: “Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?” this podcast is for you.
This isn't about forgetting your loss or simply 'moving on'; it's about growing in a new direction that honors your loved ones and your spirit. It’s about finding joy and purpose again.
Grief 2 Growth is more than a podcast; it's a community of souls committed to supporting one another through the darkest valleys and highest peaks of human existence. Listen today and start planting seeds for a brighter, more spiritually connected tomorrow."
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Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond I met Christine many years ago in her Facebook group that prays for people to have after death communications with their loved ones. I didn't realize she had such fascinating stories about her experiences. In this interview, not only does she share her stories; she tells you how you can improve your chances of getting that communication we all long for. Christine Duminiak is a Certified Grief Recovery Spe...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond A one minute introduction to Grief 2 Growth with Brian Smith. Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey: Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Support the show 🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What 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...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What 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...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What happens when your soulmate isn't a romantic partner — but your best friend — and they're suddenly gone? In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with writer, performer, and podcast host Hannah Rumsey to explore the often-overlooked pain of grieving the loss of a friend. After losing her friend Lauren in a tragic accident, Hannah found herself in a grief no one seemed to understand — one without rituals, rec...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond This episode is different. It’s tender. It’s raw. And it’s something I feel deeply called to share. A grieving parent recently whispered to me, “Maybe God took my child because I strayed.” That sentence — that pain — has echoed in my heart ever since. In this special episode, I speak directly to that voice inside so many of us… the one shaped by fear-based theology, wondering if loss is somehow our fault. W...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond Is the chaos in the world a breakdown... or a breakthrough? 🌍✨ In this powerful return to Grief 2 Growth, Rafael Garcia dives deep into the massive awakening happening across the planet. Once a hard-charging entrepreneur, Rafael was forever changed by a near-death experience that opened him to the Akashic Records, parallel lives, and communication with higher dimensional beings. In this episode, host Brian Smith ...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond In 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, a...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What happens when life cracks you open—and won’t let you go back? Brian talks with Allura Halliwell, a consciousness mentor whose spontaneous out-of-body awakening led to seven years of deep integration. We explore core wounds (“unloved, unworthy, unknown”), why pain is a portal—not the enemy—and how to stop outsourcing safety by becoming emotionally sovereign. What You’ll LearnThe anatomy of a spontaneous awaken...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond 📌 Episode Description: What happens when you let go of everything—and awaken to who you really are? In this moving conversation, Brian speaks with Eva Müller, a spiritual teacher and founder of NextElevations.com, about her rapid and life-changing spiritual awakening. After years of pushing through stress and emotional wounds, Eva hit a breaking point—and found her way into beingness. 🌱 In just 3.5 years, Eva exp...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond In this episode, recorded aboard a cruise ship sailing through the Ionian Sea, I share lessons learned from slowing down, reconnecting with old friends, and experiencing the beauty of Greece, Croatia, and Italy. You’ll hear about: 🏝️ The breathtaking sights of Santorini, Mykonos, and Venice🎶 How music united people from all over the world in a ship’s piano bar🕊️ Reflections on empathy, violence, and finding commo...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond 🎙️ Lessons From the Aegean In this special episode, I’m recording from Mykonos, Greece, during a once-in-a-lifetime Mediterranean vacation with some of my dearest friends. If you know me, you know I don’t usually enjoy long trips or being far from home. But this journey has surprised me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Over the past week, I’ve: Faced my fears of being “stuck” at sea for 48 hours.Learned to slow ...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond When your child transitions into spirit, nothing is ever the same. In this deeply heartfelt episode, Brian speaks with Betsy Thibaud Stephenson, author of Blackbird: A Mother’s Reflection on Loss, Grief, and Life After Suicide. Betsy’s son Charlie transitioned at age 21, just eleven weeks after expressing thoughts of self-harm. During that same six-week period, her beloved mother-in-law and family dog also transi...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What do you do when the life you dreamed of is shattered overnight? Weston Brandon was just 23 when his wife, Lauren, died days after giving birth to their premature son. In this raw and powerful episode, Weston shares how he moved from heartbreak to healing, how he reopened his heart to love, and how he now helps others rediscover purpose after profound disruption. From signs from the other side to the powerful ...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What 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 ...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond The Email I Almost Ignored — And Why It Changed Everything Episode Summary Sometimes the most meaningful reminders of why we do what we do come when we least expect them. In this episode, I share the story of an email I almost deleted—a message buried in my inbox that turned out to be a powerful affirmation of the work I’ve been doing for nearly 500 episodes of Grief 2 Growth. I open up about what it’s really lik...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What 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...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What 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 c...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond When Theresa Bruno lost her husband James to suicide, she was plunged into a wilderness of sorrow, guilt, and silence. In this moving conversation, Theresa shares how she found the courage to survive—and eventually, to rebuild. From writing letters to her late husband to discovering the transformative power of what she calls “defiant gratitude,” Theresa opens up about healing after unimaginable loss. This is a ra...
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond What if the grief you carry isn't a burden, but a teacher? In this deeply moving episode, Brian is joined by integrative healer Dr. Richard Grossman to explore how trauma—no matter how devastating—can become a path to awakening. With over 40 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Amazonian plant medicine, Dr. Grossman shares the pivotal moment he received the message: “Trust and forgive.” Togethe...
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Hi Brian Just wanted to thank you for putting together this really important podcast. I am one of those people who listen b to your podcast regularly and get a lot of essential support in my grief journey. I have been meaning to leave comments but like many, always forget to do. Your podcast really highlighted how important this is to do as your contribution to the healing of grieving parents is invaluable and we would be lost without the work you and others do. Thankyou so much Brian