Grief 2 Growth

🕊️ 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 ex...

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 indepe...

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, rei...

In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth , Brian Smith is joined by the remarkable Mary D’Agostino , a professional intuitive, spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and author. Mary shares her personal journey through love, loss, and spiritual awakening following the passing of her beloved son, Brandon. From profound visions to a shared death experience, Mary provides insight into how grief can...

In this profound and heartfelt episode, Brian Smith welcomes Eileen Santos Rosete—author, grief educator, and certified postpartum doula—whose groundbreaking work is changing the way we view and support those navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Eileen shares her deeply personal journey of loss and healing, offering insights into the physical and emotional realities of postpartum after pregnancy...

In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith and Dr. Susan Plunket explore the fascinating world of Jungian psychology and the paranormal. Together, they explore the mysteries of consciousness, life between lives, and transcendent experiences that reveal the profound truth of our infinite nature. Dr. Plunkett, a renowned Jungian psychologist and author, shares her incredible journey into u...

🌟 Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Dolores Cruz and Allison Alison , two inspiring mothers who have transformed unimaginable loss into profound healing. Both are contributors to the book Shining Light Parents Speak , a collection of stories from parents who’ve found hope and connection after losing a child. Dolores shares her journ...

Episode Summary : In this powerful episode, Brian Smith welcomes internationally renowned musician, author, and sound healer Jeralyn Glass , who shares her deeply moving story of loss, healing, and transformation. After the sudden passing of her only child, Dylan, Jeralyn turned to the healing power of crystal alchemy singing bowls , blending her expertise in music with the transformative science...

What happens when life delivers blow after blow, taking everything you hold dear? Dr. Kimberly Harms knows this all too well. After losing her son to suicide, her husband to illness, her mother to tragedy, and even her career, Kimberly could have stayed in the depths of despair. Instead, she clawed out of the grief pit, finding purpose, resilience, and joy. In this deeply moving episode, Kimberly...

In this extraordinary episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Laura Hirsch , an author, advocate, and mother who has navigated unimaginable challenges with resilience and grace. Laura’s life changed forever when her son, Trevor, was diagnosed with regressive autism and became nonverbal. But Trevor's story is anything but typical. Through a revolutionary technique called Sp...

What if the challenges we face today are not the end, but the beginning of something extraordinary? In this groundbreaking episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Raphael Garcia, a near-death experiencer and visionary who offers profound insights into humanity’s path to ascension. Raphael explains how the 2024 U.S. election marks a turning point in the collapse of old systems,...

Gina Gayle Gray is a seasoned emotional health coach, counselor, and Oracle, whose life was profoundly transformed after the loss of her 23-year-old son, Spencer. Spencer, who never spoke a word in his physical life, taught Gina the extraordinary power of listening to the silence—a lesson that has shaped her life and work.  Gina now channels her experiences into helping others heal emotional wound...

Preserving Legacy Through Loss: Matt Jacobson’s Journey with LifeBooks Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, host Brian Smith speaks with Matt Jacobson, founder of LifeBooks, a platform born from love and a commitment to honoring family legacies. After losing his father while studying abroad, Matt returned to run his family’s mattress store. His experience inspired him...

In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Summer McStravick, a renowned personal growth coach, author, and the creator of Flowdreaming—a transformative practice that merges daydreaming with emotional reconditioning to help individuals manifest and thrive. Summer’s unique journey includes her inspiring work with Louise Hay and her personal battle with a life-threa...

In this heart-opening episode, host Brian Smith is joined by Rev. Katina Z. Jones—spiritual advisor, medium, and “The Purple Priestess”—to discuss the art of connecting with loved ones who have passed and embracing spirituality as a path to healing. Rev. Katina draws on her background as a death doula and intuitive guide to offer insights into finding peace, purpose, and connection amid loss. With...

In this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith welcomes Cheryl Murphy , an evidential medium, psychic, and certified hypnotherapist, to explore the profound impact of spirit communication on healing and personal growth. Cheryl, with over 20 years of experience in metaphysics, shares how connecting with loved ones in spirit can be a powerful tool for healing grief and offers prac...

In this eye-opening episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Patricia Saunders , an expert in Transcendental Meditation (TM) and best-selling author, to explore a remarkable idea—can meditation really reduce crime and societal violence? Patricia has been teaching TM for decades, both in the UK and the US, and is currently at Maharishi International University . Her groundbreakin...

🌿 Imagine a world where aging isn't feared, but embraced as a source of wisdom and power. In this episode of *Grief 2 Growth*, host Brian Smith sits down with acclaimed author David W. Berner to explore the deep, often overlooked beauty of growing older. David, an award-winning author of fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction, discusses his latest book, Daylight Saving Time, a collection o...

In this deeply insightful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes the world’s foremost grief expert, David Kessler , to explore how we can find meaning in grief. David, a grief counselor and author of Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook, shares his personal experience of losing his son and provides practical tools for processing grief. Brian and David dive into the emotional, spiritua...

In this enlightening episode, Brian Smith interviews Dr. Erik Deumens, a nuclear physicist whose life journey bridges the realms of science and spirituality. Erik shares how his early fascination with quantum mechanics eventually led him to a deeper understanding of human consciousness, sparked by the practice of yoga and the personal growth that followed the loss of his wife. Listen as Erik expla...

In this captivating episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith dives deep with Jamie Inglett, an intuitive healer, author, and CEO of Enchanting Earth. Jamie’s journey from a successful banking career to an enlightening spiritual awakening at a quartz mine is truly inspiring. She now dedicates her life to spreading empowerment, love, and healing through the magic of crystals. **What You'll L...

In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Laura Foster—a woman who turned profound grief and depression into a life of healing and self-discovery. 🌟 After witnessing her family struggle with illness and loss, Laura made the courageous decision to break free from the limiting beliefs and societal programming that kept her trapped. Through her unique approach calle...

Imagine learning profound life lessons from your furry companions—lessons in mindfulness, patience, and acceptance. In this heart-opening episode of "Grief 2 Growth," host Brian Smith sits down with Nick Musica, an animal communicator, healer, and founder of *My Cat Schooled Me*. Nick’s journey into animal communication started with an unusual catalyst—psychedelic experiences involving t...

In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Bernadette Thompson, a certified genealogist, grief coach, and founder of Tell Me Our Story Genealogy & Ancestral Healing . Bernadette’s journey to uncovering the power of ancestral healing began with her own heartbreaking loss when her husband passed away after a long struggle with alcoholism. During her grief,...

In this thought-provoking episode of Grief to Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Natasha P. Trujillo, therapist and author of the transformative book And She Was Never the Same Again . Together, they unpack the complexities of grief, loss, and the human experience. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The evolution of grief over time and why it manifests differently for everyone. Debunking the five stages of g...