Guiding Grief

In this Talking About Tomorrow installment of Guiding Grief, host Nicholas Welzenbach sits down with Shannon Corpuz, a Financial Ddvisor with Pence Financial Group, for a powerful and practical conversation about planning for the future before you're in crisis. Shannon brings clarity and compassion to topics many avoid until it’s too late—estate planning, Living Trusts, long-term care insurance, a...

This episode of Guiding Grief is part of our Talking About Tomorrow series. Nicholas Welzenbach sits down with Mani Mortezaei, Director of Sales and Marketing at Tailored Transitions, a real estate team focusing on the senior relocation and transition space. Together, they explore the emotional, logistical, and relational challenges families face when aging loved ones resist moving or downsizing....

As part of our Talking About Tomorrow series, Guiding Grief host Nicholas Welzenbach sits down with Laura Nanada, Community Relations Manager of Senior Helpers San Jose to dig into the heart of in‑home caregiving. Laura brings real-world insight into how families can preserve dignity, nurture emotional connection, and find peace of mind when caring for aging loved ones. Whether you work in elder c...

In the latest episode of the Guiding Grief podcast, host Nicholas Welzenbach welcomes back Juliann Halvorsen, MA, LMFT, from Cancer CAREpoint (https://www.cancercarepoint.org/), for another thoughtful and heartfelt conversation. Juliann is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a certificate in Traumatology from Holy Names University in Oakland....

In this episode of the Guiding Grief podcast, host Nicholas Welzenbach engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Sarmento, Executive Director of the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation. Jennifer formed the Foundation in memory of her son, Kyle, who passed away in February 2018 from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). She and the KJT Foundation Team are dedicated to preventing similar tragedies through proa...

Welcome to the Guiding Grief podcast. In this episode, host Nicholas Welzenbach is joined by Juliann Halvorsen from Cancer CAREpoint. Cancer CAREpoint offers personalized Counseling, Assistance, Resources & Education to Bay Area cancer patients, survivors, families & caregivers at no cost. Juliann, an MA, LMFT, and Counselor, brings a wealth of experience to the table with a Master of Arts in Coun...

Join Nicholas Welzenbach on this episode of Guiding Grief as he delves into the vital conversations about life and death with Lisa Pahl, a hospice social worker and the co-creator of The Death Deck and The End of Life Deck. Lisa shares her belief that meaningful conversations empower us to make informed decisions for our loved ones and ourselves. Through community events in Los Angeles and speakin...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Guiding Grief podcast, where host Nicholas Welzenbach delves into the transformative journey of memorialization with Stephanie Poirier from Parting Stone. Discover the innovative approach to honoring loved ones as we explore the story behind Parting Stone, a groundbreaking company featured on Shark Tank in April 2023. Founded by ceramic artist Justin Crow in th...

Discussing all things grief with my old friend Ryan Wright. We dive into how allowing ourselves to grow within our grief is where we find true growth. Ryan provides insight for being joyful through holiday seasons and daily living. We discuss tears and how empowering they can be. Thank you to our sponsors Darling Fischer & Los Gatos Memorial Park and KCAT for producing Guiding Grief. Tune in to my...

In this episode, we look at the impact of the word Essential on the Funeral and Cemetery Services.  Over the past two years, no other industry has been more impacted and unsung. We heard only a few human interest stories about those of us across the world that cared for loved ones lost. Here we are going to share how we as Funeral and Cemetery Professionals were affected and sing the praises...

In Memory of John D. Knapp my father-in-law. Welcome back to the Guiding Grief podcast, in this episode we discuss the resurfacing of past grief, our Covid world, and a very personal loss. This Episode is dedicated to the life of John D. Knapp. I hope that this personal message of grief and loss allows you to better understand some of your own grief. My resurfacing of grief was brought on by a son...

In this episode of Guiding Grief we are discussing Covid-19, the film Groundhog Day and that feeling your all having right now in the pit of your stomach, grief. If you enjoy the podcast please leave a 5 star review and share your friends and family.  Thank you for listening. Special thanks to Larry Brooks and Kristen Frank for your support. Resources mentioned in podcast. https://www.sutterhealth...

Today we are discussing the loss of a loved one to suicide. Our goal in this episode is to begin moving the conversation out of the dark and allow survivors to grieve without guilt or shame. We have two incredible guests today. The courageous father Robert Torrano, who was willing to share about the loss of his Son David to suicide. And Bradford Leary, the grief counselor and Thanatologist from Ho...

Our guest today is Dr Erin Hartnett has completed both a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degrees.  She specializes in combining the healing properties of both of these treatment options.  She has been in private practice for the last six years. She treats anxiety, grief, stress, pain, and insomnia using acupuncture, herbal formulas and nutrition.  What many do not know i...

What most people are unaware of is how grief and loss are amplified during the holiday season.  In this episode of Guiding Grief, you will learn methods and of resources to help you or your loved one better cope with their grief through the holidays. Today we welcome Amy Daly and Kristina Swanson, experts in their respective fields from Hospice of the Valley a Division of Sutter Care at Home....

Our Guest today is Nick Sanchez. Nick is a Silicon Valley native who has been curious about human interaction and how we connect since a young age. As a lover of the arts and philosophy, Nick spends many hours gathering as much information as possible about how meaning, purpose, death, and existence impact our daily lives on an individual and communal level.  After becoming a licensed Marriag...

Father Gary Thomas is an alumnus of St. Patrick Seminary through ordination to the priesthood on December 3, 1983 for the Diocese of San Jose.  Interesting background: Father was appointed exorcist of the Diocese of San Jose in May, 2005 and trained in Rome under the direction of Fr. Carmine de Filippis, OFM Cap during his sabbatical year, 2005-06. Father has mentored a number of American and fore...

 Jack Longley is proud to be a Hoosier, born and raised in South Bend, Indiana.  He could view the gold dome of Notre Dame from his home.   He graduated from John Adams High School in 1955, from Bethel College in 1959 and from Southern California School of Theology in 1976.  He began youth ministry on March 1, 1959 with an organization called Youth for Christ in St. Petersburg, Florida.  And conti...

Episode One of a series of interviews and conversations are the one thing we ALL have or will experience that no one is talking about.   GRIEF Today I talk with Ryan Wright;   Ryan believes that one of the main reasons God put him on the planet is to help people in the midst of crisis.    He has 30 years of Pastoral experience in 3 different church communities.&n...