Grief 2 Growth

🎙️ 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....

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 fami...

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...

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...

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 wha...

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 version...

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 wit...

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 lo...

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...

What if angels walk among us—not just as spiritual beings, but as everyday people delivering messages exactly when we need them most? And what if the pain we carry—grief, trauma, illness—is actually a call from our soul, inviting us to heal and remember who we truly are? In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth , Brian D. Smith welcomes Christi Clemons Hoffman , a lifelong intuitive, Reiki...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by grief and wondered if there was more to your pain? What if your darkest moments are actually invitations to rise—guided by angelic beings who surround you with love? In this powerful conversation, host Brian D. Smith welcomes back Reverend Sue Frederick , an angel intuitive, master numerologist, and author of Angel Up: The Angel’s Guide to Ascension . Together, th...

In this thought-provoking and heart-centered conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with Sifu Boggie , a Taoist guide, healer, and lifelong student of energy medicine, to explore how ancient practices like Qigong, Taoist philosophy, and meditation can help us heal from grief, stress, and emotional pain . With over 40 years of experience — and a fascinating life journey from pastry chef to spiritua...

💔 About This Episode What do you do when grief crashes into your life without warning? In this intimate and emotionally raw conversation, host Brian Smith sits down with Diandra Ford-Wing , an African-American author and sales director who made the courageous decision to pause her life and fully sit with her grief after her mother’s sudden passing. Together, Brian and Diandra—both of whom have ex...

🧠 What if the voice in your head saying you're not enough… isn’t really yours? In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Grief 2 Growth , Brian D. Smith sits down with Monica Gullotta—educator, author, and shame recovery mentor—to unmask the silent, insidious force that shapes how we see ourselves: shame . Whether it stems from childhood trauma, religion, culture, or societal conditioning,...

What if your soulmate could still reach you from the other side? In this unforgettable episode, Brian D. Smith talks with Pam Johnson , a healer, channeler, and co-author of Supernatural Love: A True Story of Life and Love After Death . When her husband Alan passed away unexpectedly on his birthday in 2020, Pam’s heart broke—but it didn’t close. Instead, Alan returned from Spirit with a message: “...

In one of our most profound conversations yet, Rachel Corpus shares her lived experience as a Seraphim angel in a human body . At just 4 years old, a near-death experience shattered her earthly identity—and reminded her of her divine mission. Rachel reveals how angels incarnate with purpose, what she was shown about humanity’s evolution, and how each of us can remember our eternal nature. Whether...

In this unforgettable conversation, host Brian D. Smith talks with Kim Hodous , a speaker, author, and “shining light parent” who has experienced the unimaginable—losing not one, but two of her children. In her search for healing, Kim discovered something extraordinary: a way to continue her relationship with her son Rob, even after his passing. Raised in a religious household, Kim’s beliefs were...

🔍 Episode Summary: What if the stories we’ve buried hold the power to heal us? In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Brian D. Smith speaks with Kennerly Clay , author of Letters from East of Nowhere , about the long road to forgiveness, the wounds of parental abandonment, and the unexpected redemption found in decades of handwritten letters. Kennerly’s father, an alcoholic and long-hau...

Episode Summary: Award-winning filmmaker and afterlife researcher Daniel Drasin joins Brian for one of the most mind-opening conversations in Grief to Growth history. From capturing real spirit voices through EVP to experiencing a solid, physical ghost encounter witnessed by multiple people, Daniel shares decades of research that challenge what we think we know about reality. Together, they dive d...

What do you do when the person who caused your deepest pain is someone you once loved—and trusted? In this gripping and emotionally raw episode, Scott Stewart shares his incredible story of survival, healing, and transformation. Raised in a home of fear, manipulation, and emotional volatility, Scott’s life was forever changed when his father murdered his mother. But instead of staying locked in bi...

In this powerful conversation, host Brian Smith welcomes back Sally Hawk—founder of VerySoul—and evidential medium Sherry Abdou. Together, they explore the spiritual guidance behind VerySoul's creation and how it's become a beacon of hope for grieving people around the world. VerySoul now hosts over 2,500 vetted mediums across 50+ countries, solving the biggest challenges people face whe...

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...

✨ 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 dur...

🧘‍♂️ 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....

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...