

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 25, 2023 • 2min
Special (Very Short) Announcement- Bonus Episodes Available
Send me a Text MessageI am going to produce additional bonus content for those interested. The podcast will remain the same unless you subscribe to this bonus content. You can still expect about an episode a week from me, free of charge.The bonus episodes will appear in your normal feed marked as "Subscriber-only episode." This is an addition to the free podcast, as a thank you to those who support the podcast financially.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 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

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 14min
How To Live When Your Child Dies- Vanessa May
Send me a Text Message"Love Untethered: How To Live When Your Child Dies" is a memoir about Vanessa's grief for the loss of her son Harry. By sharing her personal experience, Vanessa hopes to enable others who have gone through a similar loss to feel less isolated in their grief. In the second part of her book, Vanessa offers some ideas for supporting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing using her experience, not just as a bereaved mother but as a nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach, and now holistic grief coach and educator.Many people who have experienced a tragedy find it facilitates a new belief in life after death. This is discussed in the book along with the physical aspects of grief and trauma that can be significant and far-reaching but are often overlooked.Vanessa is from London in the UK. She's a holistic grief coach, certified grief educator, nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach, and author. She wrote 'Love Untethered: how to live when your child dies' in part to make sense of her profound grief and trauma, as well as in the hope that she can help others who have experienced a significant bereavement.Vanessa believes life-changing loss can affect us on multiple levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. As well as being a memoir, ‘Love Untethered’ offers advice to those grieving based on Vanessa’s personal and professional experience.Her second book ‘Supporting Your Grieving Client: a guide for wellness practitioners’ will be published in February 2023, and she is currently writing her third book, which will be a sequel to ‘Love Untethered’.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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Jan 24, 2023 • 13min
Proof Of The Afterlife In 10 Minutes
Send me a Text MessageClick the link above to start your subscription (starting at just $3/month) to gain access to bonus episodes. Normal content will remain FREE.If you like it, I'll continue the bonus episodes.Someone asked me to make a five-minute video covering why I believe in the afterlife. After a few tries, I realized it would take at least ten minutes just to give an overview.I've studied the afterlife for several decades now, intensely over the last 7-½ years. I am convinced, beyond any reasonable doubt, the "afterlife" is our real life, and it's more real than this reality we call home for a few decades.In the episode, I give resources for you to begin your research.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 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

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 30min
Healing From Within: Oliver Rolfe's INCREDIBLE Holistic Journey to Overcome Chronic Disease! Transfor
Send me a Text MessageHow do we live a healthy lifestyle? A holistic life leads to health and well-being, according to many, including my guest, Oliver Rolfe. A decade ago, Oliver's life changed forever. In fact, everything in his life changed when he was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, along with seven damaged discs in his spine. Starting with himself, Oliver knew that to be on top of this disease, he needed to be mentally stronger, physically more able, and have the ability to manage his emotions. Oliver changed everything and feels so much better for it now and in a more contented place.Today, Oliver is far more in control of his body, his mind, and his emotions.Having spent many years under the care of some of the most well-regarded doctors, surgeons, professors, rheumatologists, allergists, nutritionists, numerologists, healers, etc. Oliver learned first-hand from these experienced professionals, as well as experiencing everything first-hand daily.Otto collaborated with renowned experts including psychologist David Moxon, who has spent the last 30 years mentoring and educating people within the fields of health and psychology; international numerologist Ann Perry assists people globally and specializes in the Master number 11; Darren Rolfe, CEO of Steps Together, an addiction and rehabilitation group that focuses on drug and alcohol addiction (including overall well-being); International medium and healer Sara Leslie, has assisted countless people with her knowledge and intuition. They have created a complete guide for your holistic health.🔗 https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/o-books/our-books/holistic-guide-your-health-wellbeing-todayVisit 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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Jan 12, 2023 • 47min
Surviving HELL: How a Near-Death Experience Led Dr. Parti to Redemption!
Send me a Text MessageHellish Near Death Experiences are pretty rare. Dr. Parti died and says he saw hell. I've wanted to interview Dr. Parti for a very long time. A small percentage (estimated at around 5%) of Near Death Experiences are "hellish." Since meeting Howard Storm and hearing him speak several years ago, I've not spoken with anyone else who has had one of these experiences.Some of my Christian listeners may be excited to hear that a non-Christian went to Hell and got what he deserved. But look beyond the headline. Every hellish NDE I've heard recounted ends up with the experiencer being removed from hell. And, in any event, none of them are there eternally. So, hell, if it exists and is confirmed in NDEs, is temporary at most.Dr. Parti and I discuss his experience, how it changed his life, and why he thinks he had this particular experience. He went from a life of excess to a much simpler, happier life after his return. He also has advice for anyone who might find themselves in the same situation he was in.🔗 https://www.drdraj.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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 8min
Transpersonal Counseling EXPOSED: Healing Beyond Trauma, History, and Personality!
Send me a Text MessageA growing number of counselors and therapists are treating the whole person. Transpersonal Counseling honors the higher dimensions of the human experience- beyond the personality, beyond personal history, beyond even beyond emotions. Things that are typically unexplainable are honored and welcomed into the counseling room. Her path was greatly influenced by a Near Death Experience she had when she was just five months old.Harmony Kwiker, MA, is a psychotherapist, author, and professor at Naropa University, where she teaches transpersonal counseling. She is also the founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment, where she trains practitioners to bridge the divide between traditional and spiritual transformation.Harmony's first book was a self-help memoir called Reveal: Embody the True Self Beyond Trauma and Conditioning, where she vulnerably shares her story of transformation while simultaneously empowering readers to discover their truest selves.In this interview, we discuss her new book, Align: Living and Loving from the True Self. 🔗 www.thespirituallyaligned.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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 28min
Mark Anthony- The Afterlife Frequency
Send me a Text MessageMark Anthony is known as The Psychic Lawyer. This episode with Mark is a great way to kick off the New Year. I’ve met Mark a couple of times at various conferences. In August 2022, I spent a few days with Mark at the Helping Parents Heal conference and got to know him on a much deeper level. Mark is not only a lawyer and a medium, he’s a historian and a critical thinker. Mark is one of the most intelligent and well-rounded people I know. This interview runs longer than my usual interviews. If you need to listen to it in segments, do so. It’s well worth your time. Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (also known as The Psychic Lawyer), is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court.This Psychic Explorer travels to mystical locations in remote corners to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena.Mark appears nationwide on TV and Radio, including CBS TV’s “The Doctors,” and Gaia TV’s “Beyond Belief with George Noory.” He is the co-host of the live stream show “The Psychic and the Doc” on the Transformation Network.He is a featured speaker at conferences, expos, and universities, including Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Yale.Mark Anthony is a columnist for “Best Holistic Life Magazine.” His latest bestseller, The Afterlife Frequency, is the Gold Winner of the COVR Visionary Awards, was up for a Pulitzer, and was ranked by PrettyProgressive.com as one of the top books about faith in God. His other bestselling books are Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity.🔗 https://www.afterlifefrequency.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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 3min
John Schaefers- Shared Death Experience With His Father
Send me a Text MessageJohn Schaefers is a former military and retired science teacher (math, physics, and chemistry). He reached out to me because he wanted to share his fascinating story of the Shared Death Experience (SDE) he had when his father transitioned. When John and I talked, I learned that he has had a lifetime of spiritual experiences that have no other explanation (NOE to use Suzanne's Giesemann's term) than he is plugged into something beyond our physical realm. 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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ruthanne Warnick- Capture The Journey Of Your Loved One's Legacy
Send me a Text MessageRuthanne Warnick advocates capturing family stories and experiences to connect generations. As a Family Legacy Guide, Ruthanne helps individuals glean the most important stories, experiences, lessons, and words of love and combine them with photos to create a lasting family treasure. She says, “If a picture is worth a thousand words, a picture plus the words is priceless.”As some of Ruthanne’s family members passed away, she realized how many family stories died with them and how valuable the stories and words she did have would become. After becoming a certified Guided Autobiography instructor in 2012, Ruthanne founded Capture the Journey to help others take action, avoid the regret of waiting until it’s too late, and honor those already gone.With that goal in mind, Ruthanne speaks to audiences of all sizes, conducts workshops, and shares tips and resources to provide ongoing support. creates guidebooks and other resources. She is the co-author of a recently published book, Life Boosts, Volume 4, and the author of numerous published magazine articles.In addition to her legacy work, Ruthanne’s experience over the past 30 years has included non-profit administration and volunteer leadership in a national women’s organization. Advancing from the local to the regional level and then to the national level of leadership, Ruthanne has engaged, mentored, and trained hundreds of other women to become leaders.🔗 https://www.capturethejourney.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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 13min
Daniel John- Navigating Through Grief And Understanding Mediumship
Send me a Text MessageDaniel John is a father, husband, and certified medium who was raised Catholic, found Jesus in 9th grade, and is a dedicated follower of Christ consciousness. At 37 years old, Daniel discovered his life's purpose, even though it was something he didn't believe in or agree with at the time. Still, sometimes God has different plans (Jeremiah 29:11). Since 2017, Daniel has been on a mission to serve God, spread Love and, help the grieving, connect with their loved ones in Spirit. Daniel has completed thousands of mediumship/grief counseling sessions and has done a copious amount of research on the metaphysical, near death experiences, and life after death. Daniel says he is here on Earth, with direction from the Holy Spirit, to spread God's unconditional Love to ALL!🔗 https://www.danieljohnmedium.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 Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work. What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.Register now at Conference.IANDS.org 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