Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between

Hoangmai (Mai) Pham is a Vietnamese American refugee, physician, artist, mother, and debut memoirist. Bridge from Saigon , her first memoir, was shortlisted for Black Spring Press’ International Beverly Prize for Literature. At six, Mai fled with her family from Saigon on a cargo plane at the end of the war to the United States, and went on to earn degrees from Harvard and Hopkins, and other marke...

Raymond Lavine is an extended care benefits advisor. He advises and designs long-term care benefits for families and LTC benefits for companies. Contact Ramond Lavine https://raymondlavineofficial.com   www.lavineltcins.com Show Highlights & Key Takeaways Raymond's Background & Expertise: As an extended care benefit advisor, co-author of Empathy and Understanding in Business, and host...

Shabnam Mogharabi is an entertainment executive, producer, and New York Times bestselling author with 20 years of experience in mission-driven media. Today, she is founder of The Joy Brigade, a boutique storytelling studio. Prior to that, Shabnam co-founded the uplifting production company SoulPancake with actor Rainn Wilson, amassing 1B+ video views, producing dozens of TV series and specials, an...

It was never in Sarah Vosburgh’s plan to be an author or to write a memoir. As a busy mom, wife, and psychologist, she always saw her life as full (sometimes overfull). But in the dark of night, memories knocked on her brain, compelling her to commit them first to paper, then to bits and bytes. Sarah is a member of the International Memoir Writers Association and San Diego Writers, Ink. Her work h...

Kate Saint Clair is a Human Intuition Expert, Psychic Medium, and Intuitive Advocate who has been teaching intuition as a practical, embodied skill since 2007. Born highly intuitive, Kate found strength through her challenging childhood with her connection to the spiritual world. Kate devotes her work to normalizing intuition and helping people trust their inner guidance with clarity and confidenc...

Joanne Redding grew up in Brooklyn and eventually made her way to Manhattan, then the suburbs of Westchester County, and finally Greenwich, CT. She holds a bachelor’s degree in French and a master’s in finance from New York University and is a certified Master Gardener with a degree in landscape design. Over her career, she has worked at an airport and an engineering firm, spent over fifteen years...

Gyani Richards is a grief counselor and uses mindfulness, somatic inquiry, and explorative dialogue to help clients navigate the land of loss. His personal experience into this field began quite early when his father died when he was 13. Shortly thereafter, he began exploring meditation and the great wisdom traditions of the world, practices which have defined the last 40 years of his life. His wo...

En este episodio tu  anfitriona, Kendra Rinaldi, comparte una guía práctica y compasiva sobre cómo navegar el trauma y el duelo colectivo tras el terremoto en Colombia, ofreciendo herramientas de autorregulación del sistema nervioso y validación emocional. En este episodio aprenderás sobre: La ciencia de la meditación y la presencia: Kendra comparte su experiencia tras meditar 61 días continu...

Glenn Sturm is a 17-year survivor, a 4-time bestselling author with 30+ years military service. He is a law graduate from University of Florida (honors) (Order of the Coif) and a compelling storyteller who connects with audiences in crisis. Glenn was diagnosed with Advanced T-Cell Lymphoma on January 21, 2009. He has been on continuous oral and IV chemotherapy since then, and his treatment has spa...

MIHAELA (MIA) GODFREY is a certified life coach, Bible counselor, EME (Emotions,Mind and Energy) practitioner,public speaker, and author of Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over. With more than 17 years of leadership experience at Cellular Sales, where she serves as talent acquisition operations manager, Mia brings authenticity and compassion to every area of her...

Christopher Papadopoulos holds Bachelor degrees in education and history from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and has served as both a primary and secondary school teacher. Based on his desire to help create a better world, in 1993 he ran for Parliament in the Canadian federal elections. Realizing that a world of peace and harmony begins within the individual he then embarked on an...

A native Houstonian and a graduate of Texas Tech University, Amy W. Daughters has been a freelance writer for more than a decade — mostly covering college football and sometimes talking about her feelings. Her debut novel,  You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened  (She Writes Press), was selected as the Silver Winner for Humor in the 2019 Foreword INDIES and the Overall...

In this raw, vulnerable, and deeply personal solo episode, host Kendra Rinaldi shares straight from her heart about the intense transitions she has been navigating lately. From her daughter Mila preparing to move away to college [1] to facing complex personal medical decisions. Kendra opens up about how these major life shifts cracked open an unexpected wave of grief for her mother, who passed awa...

Angela Croop is a speech pathologist turned grief mentor, writer, and retreat leader. After the devastating loss of her daughter Avianna to SIDS, Angela transformed her pain into purpose by creating Fly Avi Fly, a small shop she started in Avianna’s honor. Today, the shop not only keeps Avianna’s name alive through handcrafted items but also funds scholarships for bereaved parents to attend c...

Terri Ann Russell is a Reiki Master Teacher, Frequency Holder, and Author. Terri-Ann helps others by guiding them through the sacred alchemy of awakening, loss, and identity rebirth so they become embodied, spiritually sovereign, and emotionally whole. She helps them return to themselves, gently, honestly, and with compassion. Terri-ann is the author of 3 books and after the loss of her son Anthon...

Dan Ford is the 2025-2026 president of the National Funeral Directors Association on the NFDA Board of Directors. Dan comes from a funeral service family and always knew he wanted to be part of the profession. Ford recognizes the importance of being engaged in his chosen profession and has served NFDA and the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association as a volunteer and leader in a number of ways....

Kisha Reynolds, CCHt, CHLS is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Hair Loss Specialist, and Life Coach based out of Philadelphia. As a leading advocate for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), she blends expertise with lived experience to bring awareness to these often-misunderstood OCD-related conditions. Her own lifelong journey with BFRBs fuels her mission to educate, empo...

Janet R. Kaufman is a devoted mother, movement teacher, and jewelry artist, whose life was transformed by the passing of her son Alexander. Following his transition, Janet experienced a spiritual awakening that led her into direct dialogue with him and other souls in spirit. She now offers hope, healing, and practical guidance for those learning to communicate across the Veil. Through this debut w...

Episodio en Español Natalia Spinel es psicóloga, coach ejecutiva y de vida, con formación en psicología transpersonal y certificación en Danza Primal. Tras la muerte repentina de su esposo Juan Carlos en 2024, después de 18 años juntos, Natalia emprendió un profundo proceso de transformación personal y familiar. Con más de 20 años de experiencia en yoga y una práctica terapéutica constante, ha enc...

Joe Elphick is a lifelong entrepreneur and retired CEO whose book, TRUE Fulfillment, offers a pragmatic formula for creating lasting happiness in a world obsessed with temporary pleasure. Drawing on four decades building and selling a successful manufacturing company, Joe brings real-world experience to concepts scientifically studied and proven. He provides a modern, accessible path by translatin...

Shruti Trivedi is a transformation coach and speaker specializing in supporting mothers and professionals as they heal, reset, and thrive. She creates a compassionate space for navigating grief, pregnancy loss, burnout, and significant life transitions, ensuring her clients feel seen, supported, and safe to grow. Get in Touch with Shruti Trivedi https://blinq.me/AAcAILQ5QK3kxylXUp3S?bs=icl Get in...

Karen Olson, the founder and CEO emeritus of Family Promise , and author of  Meant for More , whose work continues to shape how communities address family homelessness. has dedicated her life to transforming the present and futures of homeless and low-income families. Karen has rallied more than a million volunteers nationwide, fostering an extensive network of support for the vulne...

THOMAS ATTIG holds BA and PhD degrees from Northwestern University and Washington University in St. Louis. At Bowling Green State University, while Chair, he and his colleagues established the world’s first PhD Program in Applied Philosophy.  A Fellow of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, he has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Death Education from the Int...

Samina Bari is a corporate leader, 2x best-selling author, and advocate whose life and work explores how we navigate loss with courage and grace. A trusted advisor to CEOs and boards with over $40 billion in M&A transactions to her credit, she brings the same clarity and strength that defines her corporate career to her deeply personal mission of helping others rebuild after loss. After losing...

Edit B Kiss is a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker. She specializes in guiding individuals from misery to peace within 30 days by integrating ancient healing techniques with neuroscience. Her journey from a 15-year career in petroleum engineering to holistic healing exemplifies her commitment to transformation and per...