Grief 2 Growth

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhen 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 loss.This is a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful episode for anyone asking: “How do I live again when I’m still in pain?”💡 What You’ll Learn In This Episode:Why suicide grief brings unique emotional complexityHow shame and silence keep us stuckThe spiritual awakening that can follow traumaWhy healing isn’t linear—and that’s okayHow nature and small rituals can become lifelinesHow Theresa’s affirmations helped her rediscover herselfThe meaning behind the title He’s Not Coming Back🧭 Connect With Theresa Bruno:🌐 Website: Soul Talks with Theresa 📘 Book: He’s Not Coming Back: Rewriting Life After Loss — [Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble] 🎙️ Podcast: Soul Talks with Theresa on YouTube 📸 Instagram: @soultalkswiththeresa🔁 Join The Conversation:🗣️ What’s one small act that helped you begin again? 💬 Share your thoughts with us in the comments or inside the Grief 2 Growth community.👉 Join the Community🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟢 Spotify 🟠 Google Podcasts 🎥 YouTubeVisit 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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhat 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 and forgive.”Together, they dive into why true healing often begins not with answers, but with presence. Whether you're wrestling with recent loss, ancestral trauma, or feeling stuck despite years of therapy, this conversation offers a fresh lens—and genuine hope.🔑 Key Topics:🌱 Trauma as a doorway—not a dead end🧬 How generational trauma can live in the body🍃 The role of plant medicines like Ayahuasca in emotional healing💡 Why understanding pain isn't always necessary to release it🎯 How to stop carrying the "backpack" of old wounds🙌 Learning to be with suffering without analysis or judgment✨ What it means to "see the tree as a tree"—and life as magic🔗 Guest Resources:🌐 Visit Dr. Grossman's website: https://heartfeather.com 📘 Get his book: Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life on Amazon💬 We’d Love Your Feedback:Was this episode meaningful to you? Leave a review or send Brian a message at grief2growth.com.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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhat 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 master, channel, and Level 3 QHHT practitioner. Christi shares transformative stories from her new book Real Life Angel Encounters, revealing how divine support surrounds us—even when we feel most alone.Together, they explore:👼 How angels and guides communicate with us (and why we need to ask!)🧘‍♀️ What QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is and how it unlocks wisdom from past, parallel, and future lives🐶 Whether pets have souls—and how they support us from the other side💡 How chronic illness often roots in emotional or spiritual trauma💔 How to reach your higher self in the midst of grief and find meaning in the painWhether you're navigating a loss, seeking healing, or simply curious about the unseen world that holds us up, this episode offers hope, tools, and divine perspective.👉 Don’t miss Christi’s angelic insights and Brian’s powerful reflections on the eternal bonds we share with loved ones—even after death.🔗 Guest Links:🔮 Christi Clemons Hoffman 🌐 Website: https://www.radiatewellnesscommunity.com 📚 Book: Real Life Angel Encounters (Available July 1) 🎧 Podcast: Real Life Angel Encounters 🎧 Podcast: Radiate Wellness Podcast🗣️ Let’s Continue the Conversation💬 Join our community to share your stories, ask questions, and find support: 👉 grief2growth.com/community🔁 Share the LoveIf this episode moved you, please:🌟 Leave a rating or review📲 Share it with someone who needs hope🎙️ Tag us on social: @grief2growth💭 Listener Reflection Prompt:Have you ever experienced a moment that felt divinely orchestrated—like an angel was watching over you? Tell us aboutVisit 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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondHave 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, they explore how loss can open the door to a deeper spiritual awakening and how each of us can "angel up" to walk in the light—even through the most devastating circumstances.You'll learn how Sue’s personal tragedies—including the death of her husband at age 29 and her own recent cancer diagnosis—became spiritual initiations. Sue shares channeled insights, divine downloads, and practical tools to connect with your angelic team and walk your soul’s path with purpose.💡 What You’ll Learn:What angels really are—and how to work with them 🙏The difference between guides, angels, and departed loved onesHow to recognize when an angel is guiding or intervening in your lifeThe incredible story of Sue’s angelic vision during a health crisisWhy "angelic living" means showing up for others in even the smallest moments 💞A simple mantra to call in angelic support when you're struggling🔗 Connect With Sue Frederick:🌐 Website: http://suefrederick.com 📚 Book: Angel Up: The Angel’s Guide to Ascension 🧭 Free Tool: Discover your soul path number with Sue’s calculator at http://suefrederick.comVisit 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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIn 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 spiritual mentor — Sifu Boggie brings an accessible, playful approach to deep concepts. Discover how our thoughts affect our biology, how movement restores balance, and how reconnecting with our inner child can open a path to peace.Whether you're navigating a personal loss or just curious about the mind-body-spirit connection, this episode offers practical insights for living with more harmony, purpose, and joy.💬 Topics We Cover:What Taoism really is (and what it’s not)The connection between grief, energy, and the bodyQigong and Tai Chi as tools for emotional and physical healingThe science behind the placebo effect, nocebo effect, and epigeneticsWhy the mindset of a child is key to healingMeditation, redefined: not about stillness, but presenceHow fidgeting and playfulness are part of self-regulationAre we more than our bodies? Taoist views on death and consciousnessThe power of belief: How your thoughts shape your health👤 About Sifu Boggie:Sifu Boggie is a Taoist teacher, healer, and mentor who blends Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoist shamanic practices, and body-centered energy healing. Known as a modern “barefoot doctor,” he guides others to awaken the healer within — not by fixing them, but by helping them remember their wholeness.👉 Explore his online school: https://shundao.uscreen.io 📱 Follow him on social: @sifuboggie🧘 Listener Reflection:“What you focus on grows.” Which part of this episode most shifted your thinking? How has grief shown up physically or energetically for you?🗣️ Let us know! Leave a comment or join our community discussion at 👉 grief2growth.com/community⭐ Support the Show:If this episode touched your heart or opened your mind, please: 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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond💔 About This EpisodeWhat 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 experienced the devastating shock of sudden loss—open up about the moments that shattered them, the signs that gave them hope, and the transformation that comes when we choose to feel deeply rather than move on quickly.This is more than an interview. It’s two people speaking from their hearts about the mess, the mystery, and the meaning found in mourning.🕊️ What You'll HearThe moment Diandra got the call that changed everythingWhy she left her career to process grief on her own termsThe powerful symbolism behind the red birdThe mystery surrounding her aunt’s death in The GambiaHow Brian's daughter Shayna continues to guide his life after deathWhy grief in the Black community often goes unspoken—and how storytelling breaks that silenceA candid discussion about anger, disbelief, and the fog of the first yearThe surprising connection between Diandra’s mother and her newborn great-niece, Eden📘 About Diandra's Book: Red BirdRed Bird began as journal entries written during a sacred pause—and grew into a soul-stirring novel that helps readers explore their own relationship to loss, love, and legacy. It’s a short, powerful read meant to be absorbed in a day or two, but carried with you for a lifetime.📚 Get the book: booksbydiandra.com 📷 Follow Diandra on Instagram: @diandrafordwing🧠 Reflect + Connect💬 Listener prompt: Have you ever had a moment where a sign—like a bird, a dream, or a memory—felt like a message from a loved one on the other side?👉 Share your story with us at: grief2growth.com/community You're not alone—and your story might help someone else feel less alone too.🙏 Support This PodcastIf this episode moved you, please: ✅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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond🧠 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, shame often drives our behaviors without our awareness. Monica bravely shares her personal story, clinical insights, and the 7 Developmental and Recovery Stages of Shame—a framework that has transformed countless lives.If you've ever felt like you're not worthy, not lovable, or stuck in your healing journey, this episode will give you the awareness, tools, and hope to take your first step toward emotional liberation.🔑 What You’ll Learn:The surprising definition of shame—and why most people don’t know they have itHow shame differs from guilt (and why that matters)The hidden ways shame shows up: addiction, anxiety, imposter syndrome, isolationWhy religion and culture often unintentionally breed toxic shameMonica’s ARM Method and “Detect & Redirect” technique for real-life healingHow shame deepens the pain of grief and blocks emotional recoveryThe 7 stages of shame recovery—from victimization to liberation👩‍⚕️ About Monica Gullotta:Monica has over 25 years of experience supporting people through panic, anxiety, depression, and most importantly—shame. She founded the Upstate Group for Panic, Anxiety, and Depression in 1999, and in 2009 opened the Ray of Hope Wellness Center. Her mission is to help individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, honest, and empowering mentorship.📚 Monica’s Books:Conquering Shame: From Surviving to ThrivingTherapy LandRethinking Anxiety and Depression: Two Important Messengers🛒 All available on Amazon🌐 Connect with Monica:Website: https://www.monicaVisit 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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhat 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: “We’re not done.”Pam and Alan spent more than 30 years together as mediums, healers, and spiritual teachers. And now, they continue their life’s work—across the veil. Together, they co-authored a book after Alan’s passing, and they now teach others how to maintain interdimensional relationships through their Supernatural Love Academy.🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you’re:Grieving the loss of a spouse or partnerCurious about channeling and after-death communicationWondering if love really can last beyond the physicalSeeking hope, healing, and spiritual connection after lossPam’s story is a testament to the power of eternal love—and the possibility of continuing our most sacred relationships soul-to-soul.🔗 Guest Links:🌐 Website: www.supernaturallove.com 📘 Book: Supernatural Love: A True Story of Life and Love After Death on Amazon 📺 YouTube Channel: @pamelajohnson — Live weekly teachings 🌀 Alchemy of Supernatural Love: Learn more here💬 Feedback Prompt:🌟 Have you ever felt a loved one reaching out to you from the other side? Share your story in the comments or join our community at grief2growth.com/community.🔔 Subscribe & Review:Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to know they’re not alone.Let me know if you'd like any edits or additions to the show notes. If you're happy with these, I’ll move on to Step 3: YouTube Chapters with Enhanced Descriptions. Ready to proceed?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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIn 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 you're healing from grief, exploring your spiritual gifts, or curious about life beyond the veil, this episode will stir your soul.🧭 What You'll Discover:👼 What it means to be an angel in human form✨ Rachel’s near-death experiences and what she saw on “the other side”🔄 Why we choose difficult lives—and how to reframe struggle🌍 Earth’s unique role in the cosmos and what’s shifting in 2025🌱 The awakening of children with intuitive gifts—and how they’re here to help us remember🌌 How to access your soul's origin and strengthen your intuition🕊️ What happens when we die and why no one crosses over alone💔 Guidance for comforting others in grief when words fall short🔗 Links & Resources:🎧 Listen to Rachel’s podcast: Angel Talk🌐 Learn more about Rachel: www.rachelcorpus.com💬 Join the conversation: grief2growth.com/community💬 We'd Love To Hear From You:Have you ever felt like Earth wasn’t your original home?Do you believe angels can incarnate?What part of Rachel’s story resonated most deeply with you?👉 Leave a comment, send us a message, or share your story in our community: 🔗 grief2growth.com/community🙏 Support the Podcast:If this episode inspired or comforted you, consider rating & reviewing Grief 2 Growth on your favorite podcast app. Your support helps others discover the show.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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIn 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 shaken—and ultimately expanded—when grief became her teacher and spirit became her guide. In this episode, she shares:Her early religious roots and how grief transformed her faithThe distinction between fentanyl poisoning and overdoseHer emotional journey of connecting with her children in spiritHow Rob continues to guide her from the other side 💫Why she believes that any parent can connect with their childKim’s story offers not just hope, but practical guidance for navigating the intersection of loss, love, and the afterlife.🔗 Links & Resources:🌐 Visit Kim's site & course info: https://messagesformoms.com📘 Be the first to get Kim’s upcoming book: “Beyond Grief: How a Son's Afterlife Connection Transformed a Mother's Loss into a Remarkable Spiritual Journey” (join her launch list on her site)💬 Continue the conversation: https://grief2growth.com/community🔊 Listen Now On:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube💡 Highlights You’ll Love:The dream that changed everything: Kim’s “waking dream” visit from RobHow grief can be both a portal to pain and a path to powerWhy Kim says Rob’s death was “exactly on time”The surprising connection between addiction and spiritual purpose💬 We Want to Hear from You!✨ Have you experienced a sign from a loved one in spirit? ✨ Do you struggle to reconcile religious teachings with spiritual experiences?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 I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy Support 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