Grief 2 Growth

Judi Hancox joins me today to discuss grief, trauma, and how we can recover from either or both. Judi is the big sister of Helping Parents Heal Vice President, Irene Vouvalides. When Irene's daughter Carly passed in 2013, it impacted Judi deeply and she began seeking ways to help her and her sister heal from this major trauma. Judi has developed the Shiome method which draws upon ancient prac...

It's just after Thanksgiving, an appropriate time to take a few minutes to give a shout out to my fans. I've been on the air for just about six months and hit some milestones with both the podcast and YouTube. I want to take those of you who listen, who support the podcast financially, and those who have shared the podcast. A special thanks to my friend Jeri at Vizzi Photo for her help w...

In this episode, Kelvin and I discuss his book "Overcoming the Fear of Death". It's an easy read. I finished it in a day. But, it is a systematic, rational approach to a common fear. Kelvin breaks down our beliefs on what happens after death into four main belief systems (not religious beliefs). From there, he explains how we can reduce or eliminate the fear of death from wherever w...

Marcus is one fascinating guy. I met him on Facebook years ago. Since then, I have heard of his life with spirit. His daughter in spirit, who he never met in the flesh, communicates with him regularly. His spirit guide is his childhood friend, Les. He has seen spirit since he was a small child. After his Near Death Experience, Marcus returned to Earth to be a physical medium. Physical mediums are...

During the holidays when we are told to feel the most festive, many of us are feeling our worst. Why is that? What can we do about it? In this bonus episode, I talk about the natural rhythms that have us feeling the way we do at this time of year. It's an issue with many of us, especially those of us who have "lost" a loved one. I was going to make this an exclusive episode for patr...

Diana experienced the death of her spouse at the age of 37, now 17 years ago.  Her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer and was gone in 111 days. She was left behind with a broken heart and 3 teenage sons who struggled through adolescence without a father.  Before he left, he told her he would help her from the other side. His words were true; he has been guiding her throughout his physical abse...

This episode is a follow up to a recent episode in which Heidi and I discussed her Near Death Experiences and three lessons she brought back from it. We touched on her book of affirmations and the importance of gratitude in our lives- things that can make a real tangible difference.   I wanted to have Heidi back to explore these important topics further. In this episode we discuss them and her boo...

Heidi Craig is the mother of three boys, a credit analyst, and an author. In 2004, during the birth of her youngest son, Heidi found herself out of her body and in the presence of "spirit beings."  Heidi was given three messages to bring back with her. She says her near-death experience helped her to understand and accept challenges she had faced in her life up until that point, includin...

As of today, Friday, October 25, 2019, The Forever Angels- Near Death Experiences in Childhood and Their Lifelong Impact, is Dr. Atwater's latest book. Next week that will no longer be true.  I was fortunate enough to catch up with P.M.H. for a series of three interviews. The first covered her life (in brief- she is in her 80s and has led an amazing life) and her film As You Die Know That You...

This episode is part of the Ask Me Anything series. The question comes from a patron of the show. She asks why her daughter, if she had a choice, chose to remain on the Other Side rather than return to her. The question was prompted by the reports from some Near Death Experiencers that they were given a choice of returning or staying.  These bonus episodes will eventually be moving to the Patreon...

This is part two of at least a three part series with P.M.H. Atwater. If you missed the first episode, we covered her fascinating life before her three NDEs and how that led her to become the foremost researcher and author in the field. In this interview, we discuss her book: "Dying To Know You- Proof of God in the Near Death Experience". This book was given to her by a spiritually trans...

In this eposode, we shared Penny Wittbrodt's near-death experience. She died suddenly and met god. Listen to find out what she found out about energy. Hope that will shock you. Experience the awe-inspiring journey of Penny Wittbrodt, who has encountered death multiple times. In this interview on the "Grief 2 Growth" channel, Penny shares her profound near-death experiences and the a...

I have never had as much fun in an interview as I had with P.M.H. She is full of joy, as you'll see by the first few seconds of the video. Dr. Atwater is a pioneer in the field of the Near Death Experience. After having had three experiences herself, she quit her job, moved cross country, and started her own research project. Almost 5,000 interviews, over 40 years, and almost 20 books later,...

Joanna is a friend I met in our MasterHeart group, a small group of entrepreneurs who aspire to have authentic, heart driven businesses. Joanna is an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist. As we talked about what Joanna does, I realized a very important part of grief recovery for many is resolving guilt, regret, etc. around things we said or didn't say, did or didn't do, before our loved on...

I've known Debra for several months and we've talked a few times. When I heard her book, "Diary of a Death Doula: 25 Lessons the Dying Teach Us About the Afterlife", was coming out I scheduled her for the podcast. Debra's journey through life is one of going from being a high-powered Wall Street money manager and television correspondent to finding out that she has mediumi...

Chris Batts had a difficult life from the very beginning. Literally tossed in the trash at six months old, Chris experienced rejection for his entire life. He contemplated and even planned suicide. Then one day, he literally leaped to his death. But, God had other plans for Chris. If you have any questions about what happens to those who complete suicide, you'll want to listen to this intervi...

Based on my experiences with dozens of mediums both in having readings and professional relationships, I give my answers to some common questions about mediumship and mediums.  What can you reasonably expect in a reading? Are mediums mindreaders? How do mediums get their information?  for more information see me at: 📚 https://www.grief2growth.com to book a free half-hour consultation visit: ⏰ ht...

Tricia had a Near Death Experience, after an automobile accident, on the operating table. This was her senior year of college. God had a request/demand for her life that was nowhere on Tricia's radar at the time. But, Tricia answered the call. The rest, as they say, is history. Fast forward, and Tricia is changing the lives of young people in her classroom and the rest of us. I've heard...

I met Lindsay a few weeks ago. A mutual friend introduced us. After talking with her a few minutes I knew I had to have her on the podcast.  Lindsay is the Shining Light mother of two boys in spirit. A year and a half after her boys transitioned in a fire, Lindsay was blessed with a baby girl.   Lindsay says immediately after her boys passed, she mothered them through their transition.  Well verse...

Reverend Bill McDonald has led a fascinating life. From early childhood, spanning over six decades, he has had spiritual and out of body experiences. He performed heroics in Vietnam. He has traveled the world having spiritual experiences and learning. And, he serves veterans and others in his current very busy life, into his 70s. Sitting in the presence of Reverend Bill McDonald is an honor. I spo...

Barbara Karnes and I had a fascinating conversation about the end of life and how she helps people and their families make that transition. Barbara is a pioneer in the hospice field, getting involved in the mid-80s when most people couldn't even pronounce hospice. She is truly a woman on a mission. Barbara Karnes is the author of several books including what has become known as "The Litt...

Bridgett Tulloh is a life coach, business coach, and the host of the podcast "The Truth About Living". I've known Bridgett for over a year now.  We have had several in depth conversations. A while ago she posted something on her Facebook wall about meditation and it not necessarily being for everyone. Bridgett approached our conversation from that point of view. Bridgett is a long t...

I have known Irene for a couple of years. Irene and I met at a weekend conference. She has become one of our best friends over the course of time. Irene is the Vice President for Helping Parents Heal and the Conference Chairperson. Irene's daughter Carly has been inspiring Irene since her passing. Irene has been actively involved with Helping Parents Heal, starting a thriving affiliate group...

What an honor! Wendy Zammit asked me to present my book to the AREI (Afterlife Research & Education Institute) Global Gathering. The topic of the week was to address the question "Does suffering lead to growth?" Wendy had read my book and asked me if I'd like to talk about it. In case you don't know Wendy and Victor Zammit, they are co-founders of AREI and pioneers in the a...

I met Daniel when we were both doing volunteer work for Voice of Our Angels. I hosted a gallery reading he did for those parents. I immediately knew I liked this guy. He's only been doing mediumship publicly for about a year but he's already got a large and rapidly growing following based on how good he is as a medium and how sincere he is as a human being. Daniel and I share similar pat...