Grief 2 Growth

Grief 2 Growth

<p><b>"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.'<br></b><br></p><p><b>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.<br><br>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.<br></b><br></p><p><b>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.<br></b><br></p><p><b>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.<br></b><br></p><p><b>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.<br></b><br></p><p><b>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."</b></p><p><br></p>

SIGNS FROM HEAVEN: Christine Duminiak Shares MIND-BLOWING Experiences and Tips for Reaching Beyond the Veil

Send me a Text Message 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 Specialist, founder of ADC Prayer Wave, internationally recog...

08-18
01:00:53

Grief 2 Growth Trailer

Send me a Text Message A one minute introduction to Grief 2 Growth with Brian Smith. This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck Support the show 🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonu...

06-03
01:14

Healing Through Connection: Trauma, Awakening & Collective Consciousness w/ Blaise Kennedy EP 425

Send me a Text Message Healing 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...

04-29
01:07:00

🔒 You Are Not Your Body | A Spiritual Perspective on Life, Death & What Remains EP 424

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message We live in a world obsessed with appearances—but what if who we are goes far deeper than skin and bone? What if death isn't the end, but a transformation? In this heart-opening episode, Brian D. Smith explores a powerful truth: You are not your body. 💫 Through reflections on grief, near-death experiences, and spiritual wisdom, we’re invited to look beyond the physical and connect with the eternal essence of our loved ones—and ourselves. 💭 H...

04-23
10:00

Every Soul Knows: How Grief, Loss & Purpose Led to a Spiritual Awakening (w/ Peter Alessandria)- EP 423

Send me a Text Message ✨ 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...

04-22
01:17:24

Mindfulness, Monastic Life, and the Art of Letting Go | Stephen Schettini- EP 422

Send me a Text Message 🧘‍♂️ 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 min...

04-16
01:04:24

Healing Grief & Generational Trauma Through Internal Family Systems | Tamala Floyd- EP 421

Send me a Text Message What if your grief isn't just your own—but a wound passed down through generations? In this powerful episode, I speak with psychotherapist, author, and IFS lead trainer Tamala Floyd about the healing power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and ancestral wisdom. Tamala breaks down how parts of ourselves—like the people-pleaser or the inner critic—form in response to trauma, and how they can be lovingly unburdened, not exiled. She also discusses how healing isn’t just per...

04-08
55:45

How To Be Truly Unmessable With- with Josselyne Herman-Saccio EP 420

Send me a Text Message 🧭 Episode Overview In 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...

04-01
57:39

On Second Thought Maybe I Can - Debbie Weiss EP 419

Send me a Text Message What 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 com...

03-25
01:01:23

From Caregiver to Purpose-Driven Leader: Caren Paskel’s Journey of Transformation- EP 418

Send me a Text Message Episode Summary: How do you rebuild your life after profound loss? Caren Paskel was a thriving yoga studio owner when her world turned upside down—her husband, David, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, she faced overwhelming challenges, but instead of breaking, she transformed. In this episode, Caren shares how she turned personal tragedy into a mission of empowerment, helping others find self-belief, resilience, and purpose after loss. 💡 What ...

03-18
56:16

The Doctors Gave Her Three Years- She Said "Watch This" - Dr. Wendy Slattery EP 417

Send me a Text Message What does it mean to truly live when faced with a terminal diagnosis? In this powerful episode, Dr. Wendy Slattery shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a North Dakota farm in the 1950s to becoming a top infectious disease doctor—only to have her career cut short by a cancer diagnosis. Joined by her daughter Jenny, Wendy reveals how she turned to storytelling as a way to leave a legacy, rediscover faith, and embrace the unseen world. With courage and humor, W...

03-11
59:15

🔒 It Is Well With My Soul

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message What does it truly mean to have faith? It’s easy when life is going well, but what about when everything falls apart? In this episode, we explore the concept of soul planning—why we come to this world, what we are here to experience, and how faith plays a crucial role in our journey. Through the powerful story behind the hymn It Is Well with My Soul, we’ll uncover how even our deepest tragedies hold purpose. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why...

03-07
10:00

You Don't Have To Die To Get to Heaven EP 416

Send me a Text Message 🕊️ What if you could accompany a loved one partway to heaven? Would it change the way you see life, death, and everything in between? In this unforgettable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sue Pearson shares her shared death experience (SDE) with her father, a moment that completely transformed her understanding of the afterlife. Sue also opens up about: ✅ The mystical experiences that followed her father’s passing ✅ Her encounters with divine gu...

03-04
01:14:57

Ancient Japanese Technique For Relaxation- Akikazu Nakamura- EP 415

Send me a Text Message What if music could heal your soul? What if a simple breathing technique could bring you deep peace? In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with the incredible Akikazu Nakamura, a world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master. Aki’s journey is remarkable—he left the structured world of quantum chemistry to embrace the boundless power of music, meditation, and the ancient Japanese breathing technique, Missoku. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What ...

02-25
28:57

How To Connect With Your Guardian Angel- Nancy Yearout EP 414

Send me a Text Message 💡 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 ...

02-18
01:04:37

Struggling With Religion? Awaken To Love EP 413

Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with David Hulse, a kindred soul whose journey closely mirrors my own—a shift from fear-based religion to love-centered spirituality. As a spiritual guide, teacher, and founder of the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, David has dedicated his life to helping others release limiting beliefs and awaken to a more expansive, compassionate faith. From his early days in fundamentalist Christianity to discovering the healing power o...

02-11
01:17:56

You Don't Have To Die To Get To Heaven- Sue Pearson's Shared Death Experience- EP 416

Send me a Text Message 🕊️ What if you could accompany a loved one partway to heaven? Would it change the way you see life, death, and everything in between? In this unforgettable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sue Pearson shares her shared death experience (SDE) with her father, a moment that completely transformed her understanding of the afterlife. Sue also opens up about: ✅ The mystical experiences that followed her father’s passing ✅ Her encounters with divine gu...

02-04
01:14:57

Before You Give Up, Hear Jessica Fein’s Story of Love, Loss, and Unbreakable Strength- EP 412

Send me a Text Message In 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 s...

02-04
01:17:56

The Romantic Near Death Experience Movie That Will Blow Your Mind EP 411

Send me a Text Message In 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...

01-28
01:03:01

Experience The Afterlife Through Hypnosis - No Death Required! EP 410

Send me a Text Message Episode Summary What 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 groundbreaki...

01-21
01:12:07
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

Gina Hart

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

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