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Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond🔍 Episode Summary:What if the stories we’ve buried hold the power to heal us? In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Brian D. Smith speaks with Kennerly Clay, author of Letters from East of Nowhere, about the long road to forgiveness, the wounds of parental abandonment, and the unexpected redemption found in decades of handwritten letters.Kennerly’s father, an alcoholic and long-haul truck driver, was largely absent from her life. But through raw honesty, early sobriety, and years of storytelling, she found a way to forgive—and even to love—the man who shaped her pain.💬 This episode explores:The power of writing to reclaim your narrative 🖋️How forgiveness frees us, even when others don’t change 🕊️Rediscovering lost love through preserved letters 💌Turning personal trauma into a purposeful message 🌈You’ll walk away with a new lens on your own past—and perhaps the courage to look at it with more compassion.👤 Guest: Kennerly ClayKennerly is a memoirist, speaker, and storytelling strategist helping others transform personal pain into powerful purpose. Her memoir Letters from East of Nowhere: Daddy’s Words to Live, Drink, and Die By is available now.🔗 Learn more & get the book: https://lettersfromeastofnowhere.com🔗 Links & Resources💻 Visit our community: grief2growth.com/community📘 Get Letters from East of Nowhere: lettersfromeastofnowhere.com🎧 Subscribe on YouTube: Grief 2 Growth Channel📬 Join Brian’s newsletter: grief2growth.com🔁 Share This EpisodeKnow someone who's struggling to forgive a parent? Or searching for purpose in pain? 🎧 Share this episode with a friend, and tag us @grief2growth on social media!💭 We Want to Hear From YouWhat’s one story from your past you’ve learned to see in a new light?👇 Leave a comment on YouTube or join our community discussion: grief2growth.com/communityVisit 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 respondEpisode Summary: Award-winning filmmaker and afterlife researcher Daniel Drasin joins Brian for one of the most mind-opening conversations in Grief to Growth history. From capturing real spirit voices through EVP to experiencing a solid, physical ghost encounter witnessed by multiple people, Daniel shares decades of research that challenge what we think we know about reality.Together, they dive deep into instrumental transcommunication (ITC), the power of language in shaping our beliefs, and the vital distinction between scientific skepticism and close-minded debunking. Whether you’re grieving, curious, or deeply spiritual, this episode will stir your soul and stretch your mind.What We Cover in This Episode:🎬 How Daniel went from filmmaking to afterlife exploration🎤 What EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) tells us about spirit contact📺 The mysterious origins of video and photographic spirit messages👻 Daniel’s unforgettable experience with a spirit who physically manifested🧠 How language limits—and expands—our understanding of consciousness🔬 Why true science embraces curiosity, not dismissal📱 Are spirits using modern tech to reach us?Watch Daniel’s Films: 📽 Calling Earth & The Scole Experiment — Watch on Vimeo 📘 Buy the book: A New Science of the AfterlifeJoin the Conversation: 💬 Got a story or sign from a loved one? Share it in our community: 👉 grief2growth.com/communityConnect with Daniel Drasin: 🌐 Website: dandrasin.com 📖 A New Science of the Afterlife – available wherever books are sold💬 We Want to Hear from You!Have you ever experienced a sign from a loved one? What do you think about afterlife communication?Drop a comment, email Brian, or come share your experience in the community.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 do you do when the person who caused your deepest pain is someone you once loved—and trusted?In this gripping and emotionally raw episode, Scott Stewart shares his incredible story of survival, healing, and transformation. Raised in a home of fear, manipulation, and emotional volatility, Scott’s life was forever changed when his father murdered his mother. But instead of staying locked in bitterness, Scott made a bold decision: to forgive—not for his father, but for himself.Over 12+ years of therapy and soul-searching, Scott unpacked what forgiveness really means—and what it’s not. This episode will challenge you, inspire you, and possibly give you the keys to your own healing.💡 What You'll LearnHow Scott broke free from a cycle of generational abuseThe role therapy and faith played in his healingWhat forgiveness actually is—and common myths we all believeThe 6 reasons people stay stuck in angerWhy forgiveness is a process, not a single decisionHow to reclaim your future by letting go of the past🔗 Guest Links🌐 Website: scottstewartspeaking.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Scott Stewart on LinkedIn 📘 Facebook Page: Scott Stewart: Author, Speaker, Overcomer💬 Join the Conversation🗣️ Have you struggled to forgive someone who hurt you deeply? What helped—or held you back? 👉 Share your story and connect with others at our community hub: 🔗 grief2growth.com/community🙏 Leave Us a ReviewIf this episode moved you, please consider leaving a review. It helps others find the podcast and reminds them they're not alone.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 powerful conversation, host Brian Smith welcomes back Sally Hawk—founder of VerySoul—and evidential medium Sherry Abdou. Together, they explore the spiritual guidance behind VerySoul's creation and how it's become a beacon of hope for grieving people around the world.VerySoul now hosts over 2,500 vetted mediums across 50+ countries, solving the biggest challenges people face when seeking a connection: affordability, trust, and availability. Sally reveals how this spirit-guided platform is revolutionizing mediumship, while Sherry shares her deeply personal journey—losing her child, caring for her father, and developing the gifts she now uses to bring healing to others.Whether you’ve lost a child, spouse, friend, or parent—or you’re simply curious about the afterlife—this episode will speak to your heart. ❤️🔗 Links & Resources:🌐 VerySoul – Book a reading or become a medium: https://verysoul.com👩‍💻 Learn more about Sally Hawk: https://verysoul.com📞 Connect with Sherry Abdou via VerySoul: Sherry's Profile (link to her direct profile if available)💬 Continue the conversation in the Grief 2 Growth Community: grief2growth.com/community🧭 Episode Highlights:Sally's journey from corporate leadership to spiritual serviceHow Spirit designed VerySoul—and what makes it truly uniqueSherry’s awakening after loss, and how caregiving opened her giftsThe truth about developing mediumship: training, practice, and spiritual growthWhat makes a medium “ethical” and how VerySoul sets those standardsThe emotional side of evidential readings—and why compassion mattersReal stories of validation that brought peace, healing, and awe💬 Your Voice Matters:We'd love to hear from you! 📝 What resonated with you most in this episode? 🎧 Have you had a mediumship experience that changed your view of grief or the afterlife?👇 Drop a comment on YouTube or join the deeper discussion in our community: 🌐 grief2growth.com/community🎧 Listen & Subscribe:Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen.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 respondHealing Through Connection: Trauma, Awakening & Collective Consciousness w/ Blaise Kennedy📝 Episode Description:What if your deepest pain isn’t just yours to bear—but a doorway to connection, growth, and even awakening?In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith welcomes Blaise Kennedy—a spiritual teacher whose work challenges the solitary nature of personal development. Blaise invites us into a space of deep relational healing, showing us how trauma lives not just in our bodies, but in our families, our ancestry, and the collective fields of consciousness we all share.This is more than a conversation—it’s a roadmap to healing that reclaims our right to feel with each other, not just for ourselves.🔍 What You'll Discover:The surprising power of “feeling together”—and why it’s so healingHow trauma is passed through generations and collective fields 🧬The myths of rugged individualism in Western culture and spiritualityWhy men often avoid emotional spaces—and how we can change that 💬How grief, when witnessed, becomes transformational 💔→🌱What younger generations are teaching us about the pursuit of meaningHow to access the light you were born to bring into the world ✨🔗 Guest Links:🌐 Visit Blaise's website: blaisekennedy.com 📺 YouTube: @BlaiseKennedy💬 Join The Conversation:What part of Blaise’s story or teachings resonated most with you? Share your reflections below or join our supportive community to go deeper: 👉 grief2growth.com/community⭐ Leave Us a Review:If this episode moved you, please take a moment to rate and review the show. Your feedback helps others find hope and healing.Shall I move on to Step 3: YouTube Chapters with Enhanced Descriptions?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✨ Episode Summary: What if your deepest grief was actually your greatest opportunity for growth? In this heart-opening conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with photographer, filmmaker, and former attorney Peter Alessandria to explore how loss, self-doubt, and life’s most painful detours can lead to profound spiritual awakening.Peter shares his personal transformation—how losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis set him on a path to uncovering his creative gifts, and how his brother’s unexpected passing deepened his spiritual conviction. His documentary, Every Soul Knows, weaves together the voices of over 60 near-death experiencers, mediums, and spiritual teachers—all pointing to a powerful truth: we are so much more than we think we are.💡 In this episode, we discuss:Peter’s journey from law to photography to filmmaking 🎬How loss and failure can lead to breakthrough moments 🌱What NDEs reveal about the afterlife, soul contracts & reincarnationThe life-changing message Peter received after his brother’s death 💔Behind the scenes of the making of Every Soul KnowsHow to apply spiritual truths to everyday challenges 🙏Why YOU came here—and what your soul already knows ✨🎧 Don’t miss: A moving clip from the film featuring Dr. Eben Alexander’s powerful near-death experience and a message from beyond the veil.🔗 Resources & Links:🌍 Every Soul Knows (Film): https://www.everysoulknows.com📘 Be Bigger Than You Think You Are (Peter's book): https://www.bebiggertoday.com🌱 It’s Time to Remember (Nonprofit mission): https://www.itstimetoremember.org💬 Join the Grief 2 Growth community: https://www.grief2growth.com/communityVisit 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🧘‍♂️ Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring conversation, former Buddhist monk Stephen Schettini joins Brian Smith to talk about practical mindfulness, the emotional power of silence, and what it really means to know yourself. From the pain that led him to the monastery, to the courage it took to leave, Stephen shares timeless wisdom that helps us face modern challenges with clarity and grace.💡 In This Episode, We Explore:Why mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mindThe difference between real transformation and spiritual bypassingHow grief, anxiety, and frustration can be doorways to growthWhat Stephen learned from the Buddha himself—beyond religionHow you can start (and stick with) a daily mindfulness practice🌐 Guest Info: Stephen Schettini Website: https://mindfulnesslive.ca Books: 📘 The Novice 📘 It Begins With Silence💬 Join the Discussion: What’s been your biggest challenge with mindfulness? Continue the conversation at 👉 grief2growth.com/community🔔 Subscribe & Review: Love this episode? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps others discover the show and supports the message of healing through awareness.🎧 Listen on the go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts🫶 Support the Mission: If Grief 2 Growth has helped you, consider supporting the show at grief2growth.com/supportVisit 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 grief isn't just your own—but a wound passed down through generations? In this powerful episode, I speak with psychotherapist, author, and IFS lead trainer Tamala Floyd about the healing power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and ancestral wisdom.Tamala breaks down how parts of ourselves—like the people-pleaser or the inner critic—form in response to trauma, and how they can be lovingly unburdened, not exiled. She also discusses how healing isn’t just personal—it’s generational.You’ll Learn: ✅ What Internal Family Systems (IFS) is and how it works ✅ How trauma gets “stored” and passed through generations ✅ Why healing your “parts” can transform grief ✅ How your ancestors can become part of your healing team ✅ What “self-energy” is—and why it matters ✅ How stuck grief shows up in the body and nervous systemWhether you're grieving a loss, struggling with emotional triggers, or carrying burdens that feel older than you are—this episode is a must-listen.✨ Connect with Tamala Floyd:Website: https://tamala-floyd.comInstagram: @tamala_floyd_authorBook: Listening When Parts Speak – Available nowUpcoming Retreats: https://tamala-floyd.com/retreats📬 Stay Connected:Join the community: grief2growth.com/communitySubscribe on Substack: grief2growth.substack.com🗣️ We Want to Hear From You! 💬 What “part” of you shows up most in your grief? Let us know in the comments or leave a review. 🎧 Share this episode with a friend who needs healing. 🧘🏾‍♀️ Interested in healing generational trauma through retreat? Visit Tamala’s 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 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🧭 Episode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Brian sits down with transformation coach Jocelyn Herman Saccio, who shares how to become unmessable with—a state of being where no trigger, obstacle, or stressor can shake your foundation.Jocelyn’s unique methodology, shaped by over 30 years of coaching and personal transformation, helps people move from “someday” dreams to TODAY breakthroughs. Whether you're feeling stuck in a job, overwhelmed by family dynamics, or simply tired of surviving instead of thriving—this episode is for you.🔥 What You’ll LearnWhat it really means to be unmessable with (it's not about being tough 💪)Why the #1 thing that messes with people is their own brain 🧠Jocelyn’s personal story of breaking her “you can’t do art as a career” belief 🎨Tools to recognize and “hack” the moment you're being messed with 🚨How to turn complaints into powerful, transformative requests 🗣️Why “someday” is the most dangerous word—and how to reclaim now 🕰️Game-changing insights on money, time, and fulfillment 💸🛠️ Resources & Tools MentionedJocelyn’s FREE Workbooks & Tools: giftfromjoss.comPodcast: Be Unmessable WithCalendar Training: “Design Your Days” workshop (available on her site)Follow Jocelyn on Instagram: @beunmessablewith💬 Let’s Talk: What's one area of your life where you’ve been saying “someday”? ➡️ Head over to grief2growth.com/community and share how you're bringing that dream into today.💬 Favorite Quotes“The most powerful thing you have is your word. Honor it—and you can create anything.” – Jocelyn Herman Saccio “Someday never comes. But now? Now is real.” – Brian D. Smith⭐️ Enjoying the Podcast?Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify to help more people discover transformational conversations like this one. 🙏 Subscribe at grief2growth.com for updates, bonus content, and upcoming events.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 happens when you spend your whole life taking care of others—and forget who you are? In this deeply moving conversation, Brian Smith talks with Debbie Weiss, a woman who’s worn many hats: caregiver, business owner, author, and now, a voice of possibility and hope. Debbie shares her incredible journey of caring for her father, her neurodivergent son, and her husband through terminal illness and mental health struggles.She opens up about anticipatory grief, the complexity of feeling both relief and guilt, and how writing her memoir On Second Thought, Maybe I Can during her husband’s final days became an emotional lifeline. 💡If you’ve ever felt stuck, invisible, or unsure how to move forward—this episode is for you.🧭 What We Cover in This Episode:Why caregiving often starts before the loss occurs (anticipatory grief)The weight of caregiving as a daughter, spouse, and parentHow Debbie found herself at 50—and reclaimed her lifeThe emotional power of writing through grief ✍️How to shift from victim mindset to possibility mindsetWhy self-care isn’t selfish—especially for caregivers 💗Creating “A Sprinkle of Hearts”—and what hearts symbolize to DebbieDating after loss: why there’s no right timeline💬 Favorite Quotes:“Living is stepping out of your comfort zone—even when you're afraid.” – Debbie Weiss “Self-care is not selfish. It's essential for survival.” “I thought I was being buried. But I was being planted.” – Brian Smith🔗 Connect With Debbie Weiss:🌐 Website: https://www.debbierweiss.com 🛍️ Shop: https://www.asprinkleofhearts.com 📚 Books on Amazon:On Second Thought, Maybe I CanThe Sprinkle EffectHeart Whispers (Co-author)🎧 Podcast: Maybe I Can🧠 Reflection Prompt:Have you ever felt like you lost yourself in caregiving or grief? What’s one small thing you could try—just for you—this week? Share your answer in our Facebook group: 👉 grief2growth.com/community🙏 Support the Show:If this episode touched your heart, please consider leaving a review on ApVisit 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