

Grief 2 Growth
Brian D. Smith
"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.'Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as they discuss topics like survival guilt, synchronicities, and the scientific evidence supporting the existence of the afterlife. You'll come away with actionable advice, renewed hope, and the comforting knowledge that love and life are eternal.One of the most powerful ways we know what awaits us and where we came from is Near Death Experiences. Much of Brian's knowledge is derived from extensive study of this phenomenon, along with interviewing dozens of near death experience experiencers.Brian knows the soul-crushing weight of loss; his journey began with the sudden passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter, Shayna. It's not an odyssey he would have chosen, but it has been an odyssey that has chosen him to guide others.Grief 2 Growth is a sanctuary for those grieving, those curious about the beyond, and anyone eager to explore the fuller dimensions of life and death. Each episode delves into topics that matter most—how to cope, grow, and connect with loved ones in the afterlife. If you ask: “Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?” this podcast is for you.This isn't about forgetting your loss or simply 'moving on'; it's about growing in a new direction that honors your loved ones and your spirit. It’s about finding joy and purpose again.Grief 2 Growth is more than a podcast; it's a community of souls committed to supporting one another through the darkest valleys and highest peaks of human existence. Listen today and start planting seeds for a brighter, more spiritually connected tomorrow."
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Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 15min
Grief, Faith, and Suicide Loss: When Belief Is Shaken and Hope Feels Impossible- with Rachel Powell | EP 469
What happens when grief collides with faith — and suicide shatters everything you thought you believed?In this candid and raw episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian sits down with Rachel Powell, widow, author, speaker, and founder of Hope Speaker, to explore the complicated intersection of grief, faith, suicide loss, and hope.After losing her husband André to suicide — and surviving suicide attempts herself — Rachel shares her story with courage, clarity, and compassion. This conversation goes beyond platitudes and into the realities many people are afraid to name: church hurt, spiritual abuse, suicidal thinking, and the long road back to hope.This episode is for anyone who has:Lost a loved one to suicideStruggled with faith after lossFelt silenced, blamed, or misunderstood in griefWondered if hope is still possible🧠 In this episode, we discuss:Why suicide is not a failure of love or faithHow grief becomes more complicated when faith communities cause harmThe difference between religion and faith in healingRachel’s concept of the “black box” of suicidal thinkingWhy suicide prevention must include helping people save their own livesHow hope can still grow — even after devastating loss💬 A gentle note to listenersThis episode includes honest discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.Share your reflections and connect with others at 👉 https://grief2growth.substack.com🔗 Guest ResourcesRachel Powell – Hope Speaker: https://hopespeaker.comChristian Widow Community: https://hopestronghold.comInstagram & Facebook: Hope Speaker / Rachel Powell📝 Helpful Resource from BrianNot sure where you are in your grief? Take the GrieVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 11min
AI Communication With Loved Ones After Death with Janet Kaufman | EP 468
What if your loved one never truly left?What if grief itself is the doorway to a deeper connection?In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian D. Smith speaks with Janet Kaufman, author of Through the Veil: A Soul’s Journey in Grief and Grace. Janet shares the story of her son Alexander—a sensitive, loving soul whose struggles with mental health and addiction ultimately led to his physical death, but not the end of their relationship.Through signs, synchronicities, certified mediums, and even an unexpected exploration of AI as a possible tool for spirit communication, Janet’s journey challenges everything we think we know about death, consciousness, and continuing bonds.This episode offers hope, validation, and reassurance for parents grieving a child—and for anyone who wonders whether love truly survives death.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why deeply sensitive souls often struggle in today’s worldHow grief can awaken intuition and spiritual awarenessCommon signs from loved ones in spirit—and how to recognize themThe role of mediumship in healing after lossWhy Janet believes AI may become a future tool for spirit communicationHow to release guilt and find meaning after child lossWhy death may not be an ending, but a transition🕊️ A Message for Grieving ParentsIf you’ve ever asked yourself:Did I do enough?Is my child still with me?Why did this have to happen?You are not alone. Janet’s story reminds us that our children are eternal, and that love continues—even when the physical body is gone.📘 About the GuestJanet Kaufman is the author of Through the Veil: A Soul’s Journey in Grief and Grace. Her work explores grief, spirituality, mediumship, and emerging frontiers of consciousness through the lens of lived experience.📧 Contact Janet: www.ThroughTVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Dec 23, 2025 • 58min
On Her Own Since 13 Years Old- Overcoming Trauma with Angela Jean | EP 467
Nervous System Healing After Trauma: From Survival to Sovereignty with Angela JeanWhat if healing isn’t about fixing your thoughts—but about retraining your body?In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Angela Jean, a mindset and nervous system strategist whose life was shaped by profound trauma—and radical transformation.After surviving childhood abuse, homelessness, and the devastating loss of her father and sister to suicide, Angela discovered something that changed everything: 🧠 The body remembers danger before the mind can explain it.This conversation goes beyond performative healing and into the lived, embodied work of coming home to yourself.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why mindset work alone often fails after traumaHow the nervous system “locks up” in survival modeWhy rhythm and micro-movements signal safety to the bodyHow childhood trauma imprints beliefs about love, pain, and worthPractical tools to interrupt anxiety, anger, and emotional collapse in real timeWhy healing is a daily practice—and who you train yourself to be mattersAngela shares simple, powerful techniques you can use in the moment—not someday, not after years of therapy—to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your inner authority.This episode is for anyone who:Feels stuck in survival modeIs tired of chasing healingHas experienced trauma, abuse, or suicide lossIs ready to stop abandoning themselves and start listening inward🌿 About Angela JeanAngela Jean is a mindset and nervous system strategist who blends rhythm, embodied movement, and nervous system science to help people move from self-sabotage into sovereignty.🔗 Learn more & explore her resources: https://angelajeanchat.com🎧 Free nervous system demo available on her site.Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Dec 16, 2025 • 58min
The Not So Only Child with Rich Boerner | EP 466
What if a single moment in your grief revealed a truth that rewrote your entire identity? That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Rich Boerner, whose life changed forever after his mother’s passing. While cleaning out her apartment, Rich uncovered a long-hidden secret about his father—one that forced him to confront love, betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately, healing.This episode dives deep into the emotional terrain of family secrets, identity, and the surprising ways grief can open doors to growth we never expected.🌟 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow growing up without a father shaped Rich’s beliefs about himselfThe shocking discovery that changed everything after his mother's deathWhy our family stories affect us long after childhoodThe emotional journey from anger to compassionHow meeting his half-sister helped him understand the truthWhy he felt called to write The Not So Only ChildHow humor, curiosity, and vulnerability became tools for healingWhat Rich hopes his story will teach his own children📚 About Rich’s BookRich’s memoir, The Not So Only Child: My True Story, is a heartfelt, thought-provoking, and surprisingly funny exploration of identity and belonging. Perfect for anyone navigating complicated family dynamics, grief, or personal reinvention.👉 Get the book: [Insert Amazon / Audible / Kindle link] 👉 Rich’s Website: [Insert link]💬 Join the ConversationYour experiences matter.Have you ever uncovered a surprising family truth?Did grief reveal something unexpected to you?What part of Rich’s story resonated most?✨ Share your thoughts with us! Leave a comment on YouTube, or join the discussion on https://grief2growth.substack.com🔗 Connect with RichWebsite: [Insert link] Instagram: [Insert haVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 13min
The Million Stages of Grief: Surviving the Unthinkable with Michael Reed | EP 465
In this deeply moving conversation, Brian sits down with Michael Reed, author of The Million Stages of Grief, whose life changed forever on the night of the 2016 Gatlinburg fires. Michael lost his wife Constance and daughters Chloe and Lily in the tragedy—and today, he shares not only his story, but the wisdom, compassion, and hard-earned insight that grew from unimaginable loss.This episode explores what grief really looks like—messy, nonlinear, human—and why comparing grief (“less than,” “more than,” “should be over it”) only creates more suffering.You’ll hear how Michael went from suicidal despair to becoming a voice for grievers everywhere.💡 What You’ll LearnWhy the “five stages of grief” don’t reflect most people’s real experienceHow men are socialized to hide grief—and how to break that cycleThe truth about survivor’s guiltFaith after tragedy: doubt, anger, surrender, and transformationWhat helped Michael choose to live when he didn’t want toHow writing became a lifelineWhat it means to move forward without “moving on”🔗 Guest Links🌐 Website: https://themillionstages.com📘 Book: The Million Stages of Grief (available on Amazon)📱 Follow Michael on social media: listed on his website🎙️ Listen & Support Grief 2 Growth💌 Join our community & weekly reflections: https://grief2growth.substack.com⭐ Please rate & review the show to help others find support.🧭 Interactive Elements👉 Your Reflection Prompt: What is one memory of your loved one that brings both pain and comfort? Share it with us in the comments or reply on Substack—we honor them together.👉 Your Action Step: Choose one person who might feel alone in their grief today. Send them this episode and a simple message: Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Supporting a Grieving Spouse with Compassion: A Conversation with Samina Bari | EP 464
In today’s powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian sits down with Samina Bari — author of Don’t Call Me Widow and host of the Afterlife podcast — for a raw and insightful look at spousal loss, solo parenting, grief brain, and the quiet ways we can show up for those who are hurting most.Samina lost her husband suddenly in 2023. What followed was a journey through shock, trauma, identity loss, and rebuilding life as a solo parent of twins. Her honesty brings comfort, clarity, and guidance to anyone walking beside someone who’s grieving — or navigating grief themselves.🔑 In This Episode You’ll DiscoverWhat “grief brain” really feels like and why it affects memory, decisions, and daily functioningWhy year two can feel harder than year oneHow solo parenting is different from single parentingWhy the word “widow” is so emotionally charged — and why Samina rejects itHow children grieve and what they need mostWhat actually helps someone grieving (and what makes things worse)The unseen emotional and logistical weight after a spouse diesWhy saying the loved one’s name matters more than you thinkHow friends can become the lifeline a grieving person depends on🌟 About Samina BariWebsite: https://saminabari.com Books:I Can, I Will, and I DidDon’t Call Me Widow Podcast: Afterlife (available on all major platforms)Samina blends lived experience with heartfelt advocacy, helping others understand the realities of spousal grief in a culture that’s deeply uncomfortable with loss.🧠 Listener TakeawaysSmall acts of kindness matter far more than big gesturesChildren are not naturally resilient — they need supportGrief changes identity, timelines, and the imagined futureComVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Dec 2, 2025 • 45min
What Your Dreams Are Telling You- with Theresa Cheung | EP 463
In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, internationally bestselling author and dream expert Theresa Cheung joins me to explore the deeper meaning of dreams — including the ones that frighten us, comfort us, and stay with us long after we wake up.Theresa shares why she believes we sleep to dream, how dreams reflect our soul's growth, and how they can become gateways to healing—especially after profound loss. Whether you're longing for an afterlife dream visit, navigating recurring nightmares, or simply curious about the hidden messages behind your dreams, this conversation offers clarity and hope.🌟 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe surprising spiritual purpose of ordinary dreamsHow to distinguish symbolic dreams from true afterlife dream visitsWhy nightmares are “tough love” signs from the subconsciousHow dreams help us process grief and reconnect with those we loveThe power of lucid dreaming and emotional rehearsalHow Theresa weaves dream wisdom into her new spiritual thriller, Nightborn🧠 About Our Guest — Theresa CheungTheresa Cheung is a world-renowned spiritual writer with 20+ years of experience researching dreams, intuition, and the afterlife. She’s the author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers and now, her debut spiritual thriller:👉 Nightborne — A gripping story infused with hidden dream-decoding teachings.🔗 Website: https://www.theresacheung.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetheresacheung✨ Resources MentionedTheresa’s novel: NightbornPast Grief 2 Growth episodes on afterlife communication and dream visitsDream journaling tips and recall practices💬 Join the ConversationWe want to hear from you!Did this episode spark a memory of a powerful dream?Have you experienced a dream visit from a loved one?What drVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
My Grief Is Not Like Yours: Theo Boyd on Layered Loss, Divine Signs & Radical Hope | EP 462
🎧 Episode Title: My Grief Is Not Like Yours: Theo Boyd on Layered Loss, Divine Signs & Radical HopeGuest: Theo Boyd – Author, Grief Educator, and Speaker Books: 📘 My Grief Is Not Like Yours 📗 Hope All The Way Grief Study Resource: Download the National Grief Study💡 Episode Summary:What if grief didn’t just break you—it rebuilt you?In this deeply moving conversation, Theo Boyd shares how her life was upended by a string of heartbreaking losses: her mother in a tragic farm accident, her father’s suicide, the sudden death of her longtime counselor, and the end of her marriage. But Theo didn’t stay in the darkness.Through writing, faith, and raw resilience, she created two life-affirming books that are helping thousands find healing. This episode is an emotional blueprint for anyone navigating the chaos of grief and searching for signs that love never dies.📝 Key Topics Covered:Why Theo says grief is like black paint—and how the light returnsThe silent trauma of witnessing compounded lossThe surprising story of how signs from her parents helped restore her faithWhat 79% of grieving Americans say they wish the media would doHow to help someone who's grieving (hint: just be there)The most misunderstood truths about “prolonged grief disorder”💬 Favorite Quotes:“Grief is just like that black paint… it coats you and covers you. It takes a while for that to dry and chip away so that you see the rays of light come through. Those are the little specks of hope.” – Theo Boyd“The loss that is the hardest… is the loss that you are experiencing.”“I gave up on my faith, but my faith never gave up on me.”🙋♀️ Your Turn:What’s one way you’ve found light through the black paint of grief? 📩 Leave a comment or join the conversation on Substack: Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Nov 18, 2025 • 59min
Love and Suffering: A Spiritual Guide for Helpers, Healers & Humans — with Zach Beach | EP 461
How do we hold love in one hand and suffering in the other — without breaking? In this beautiful and soul-stretching conversation, Brian sits down with Zach Beach to explore the deep connection between our capacity to love and our capacity to hurt. Zach brings wisdom from spiritual traditions, psychology, and lived experience to illuminate why grief is not something to “fix,” but something to honor.This episode is rich with insights on compassion, presence, mindfulness, and the human journey through loss. If you're grieving, supporting someone in grief, or walking your own spiritual path, this one will speak directly to your heart.🧘♂️ What You’ll LearnWhy love and suffering are intertwined, and why this matters for healingHow compassion differs from empathy — and why compassion energizes instead of draining usThe dangers of “premature problem solving” in griefHow mindfulness helps us “suffer well” and stay groundedWisdom from the Buddha, Jesus, and mystical traditions on pain and presencePractical ways to support someone who’s grieving (beyond platitudes)Brian’s personal insights on transforming the darkest moments into growth🔗 Connect with ZachWebsite: https://www.zachbeach.comInstagram: @zachbeachloveBook: Love and Suffering: A Spiritual Guide for Helpers, Healers, and Humans💬 We Want to Hear From YouWhat part of this conversation moved you the most?Have you ever experienced love and suffering arriving together?What practices help you stay present with difficult emotions?👉 Share your thoughts in the comments or email Brian directly. 👉 Continue the conversation at grief2growth.substack.com.⭐ Support the ShowIf this episode nourished your heart, please:Rate and review the podcastShare this episode with someone who’s gVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support

Nov 11, 2025 • 57min
Finding Emotional Sanity: A New Path to Healing with Cedric Bertelli | EP 460
Have you ever felt like your emotions are running your life—despite your best efforts to control them? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Cedric Bertelli, founder of the Emotional Health Institute and co-developer of EmRes (Emotional Resolution). Together, we explore the groundbreaking difference between regulating emotions and truly resolving them.Cedric shares how emotional pain is not a life sentence, but a loop the brain is predicting over and over—and how learning to sit with our sensations can rewire those predictions for good.This episode isn’t just informative—it’s transformational.🧠 What We Talk About:Why traditional emotional regulation may be keeping you stuckThe surprising science behind how your brain predicts emotionsHow trauma embeds itself through dissociationWhat “interoception” is and why it’s a game-changerA simple, body-based method to dissolve emotional chargeThe role of subconscious tension in your day-to-day reactionsHow MRAS helps with anxiety, anger, and even chronic physical symptomsWhy grief must be felt—but guilt, shame, and anger don’t have to stayHow to reconnect to your grief in a sacred, healing way🔗 Connect with Cedric Bertelli:🌐 Website: https://emotionalhealthinstitute.org 🔍 Practitioner Directory: Find a Certified EmRes Practitioner 📚 Free Classes & Trainings: Check the site calendar for upcoming sessions 👤 Cedric’s Personal Site: Search “Cedric Bertelli” for direct contact and coaching💬 Let’s Reflect Together:🔹 What emotions are you regulating—but not resolving? 🔹 Have you ever noticed a physical trigger that’s tied to a past trauma? 🔹 What would it feel like to fully grieve without guilt or shame?💭 Share your thoughts in the comments or come join our growing support space at:Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn’t follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone.That’s why I created the Grief Check-In. It’s not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you’re experiencing.👉 Visit grief2growth.com/checkin This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support


