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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Mar 18, 2025 • 55min

From Caregiver to Purpose-Driven Leader: Caren Paskel’s Journey of Transformation- EP 418

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondEpisode Summary: How do you rebuild your life after profound loss? Caren Paskel was a thriving yoga studio owner when her world turned upside down—her husband, David, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, she faced overwhelming challenges, but instead of breaking, she transformed. In this episode, Caren shares how she turned personal tragedy into a mission of empowerment, helping others find self-belief, resilience, and purpose after loss.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The emotional and physical toll of caregiving—and how to navigate it ✔️ The power of self-belief in overcoming life’s biggest obstacles ✔️ Why self-care isn’t selfish (and how caregivers can avoid burnout) ✔️ How to rebuild after loss and create a purpose-driven life ✔️ Practical tips for shifting from grief to growth✨ Guest Bio - Caren Paskel: Caren Paskel is a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the Self Evolution Education Foundation. She’s the author of The Power of Self-Belief, a book that has helped countless people break through their limitations and create meaningful change. After losing her husband, David, to brain cancer, she transformed her grief into a mission—helping others develop resilience, self-belief, and personal growth.🔗 Connect with Caren Paskel: 🌐 Website: https://www.carenpaskel.com 📖 Book: The Power of Self-Belief – Available on Amazon! 📷 Instagram: @carenpaskel💛 Continue the Conversation: Join our private community for support and connection: 👉 grief2growth.com/community📩 Enjoyed This Episode? ✅ Subscribe & leave a review to help us reach more people who need this message. ✅ Share this episode with someone who could use a little inspiration.#Grief2Growth #Caregiving #LifeAfterLoss #SelfBelief #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #CarenPaskelThese concise and engaging show notes will hook listeners, boost SEO, and encourage interaction. 🎧 Let me know if you want any adjustments! Otherwise, we're ready for the blog post outline next. 🚀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

Mar 11, 2025 • 58min

The Doctors Gave Her Three Years- She Said "Watch This" - Dr. Wendy Slattery EP 417

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhat does it mean to truly live when faced with a terminal diagnosis? In this powerful episode, Dr. Wendy Slattery shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a North Dakota farm in the 1950s to becoming a top infectious disease doctor—only to have her career cut short by a cancer diagnosis. Joined by her daughter Jenny, Wendy reveals how she turned to storytelling as a way to leave a legacy, rediscover faith, and embrace the unseen world.With courage and humor, Wendy reflects on: ✨ The pivotal moment at age 12 when she realized she wasn’t alone in the universe 💪 How she defied societal expectations to enter medical school at 38 📖 The power of storytelling in transforming grief into meaning 🩺 Facing relapse, a cutting-edge treatment, and the difference between healing and cure 🧠 The unseen wisdom of those society often overlooks—including her autistic sisterThis episode is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the extraordinary ways life unfolds when we embrace the unknown.About Dr. Wendy Slattery:Dr. Wendy Slattery is an infectious disease physician, author, and storyteller whose journey through illness and self-discovery is captured in her book The Edge of the Unseen World: A Doctor’s Journey from the Imaginary to the Impossible. Her story has inspired many, showing that even in the face of adversity, we can find purpose and beauty.📖 Get Wendy’s Book: The Edge of the Unseen World on Amazon 🎥 Watch Wendy’s Mini-Documentary: www.wendyslattery.com 📌 Follow Wendy: Website | [Instagram] | [Facebook]Resources & Ways to Stay Connected:🌱 Join the Grief 2 Growth Community: https://grief2growth.com/community 🎙️ More episodes & show notes: https://grief2growth.com/podcast 📩 Support the podcast & get exclusive content: https://grief2growth.com/support🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories like Wendy’s to listeners worldwide.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

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 14min

You Don't Have To Die To Get To Heaven- Sue Pearson's Shared Death Experience- EP 416

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond🕊️ What if you could accompany a loved one partway to heaven? Would it change the way you see life, death, and everything in between? In this unforgettable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sue Pearson shares her shared death experience (SDE) with her father, a moment that completely transformed her understanding of the afterlife.Sue also opens up about:✅ The mystical experiences that followed her father’s passing✅ Her encounters with divine guidance and the signs from loved ones beyond the veil✅ The true power of forgiveness—and why it’s essential for our healing✅ How A Course in Miracles shaped her spiritual journey✅ The biggest question of all: Do we ALL get to heaven?💡 About Our Guest: Sue PearsonWith over 40 years as a journalist and three Emmy Awards to her name, Sue Pearson has spent her career mastering the art of storytelling. Today, she is the editor of The Story Project for the Circle of Atonement, an organization dedicated to A Course in Miracles. Her book, You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven, chronicles her profound encounters with the spiritual realm and the miracles that continue to unfold in her life.🔗 Connect with Sue Pearson:📖 Get Her Book: You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven – [Amazon Link]🌍 Visit Sue’s Website: [Website Link]🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🔔 Don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.💬 What’s Your Take?Have you ever had a mystical experience or received a sign from a loved one? Share your story in the comments or join our community at grief2growth.com/community. We’d love to hear from you!👉 If you found this episode insightful, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear this 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 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

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 17min

Before You Give Up, Hear Jessica Fein’s Story of Love, Loss, and Unbreakable Strength- EP 412

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIn this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Jessica Fein, author of Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, and host of I Don’t Know How You Do It. Jessica shares her journey of love, loss, and finding joy amidst heartbreak—especially after losing her beloved daughter, Dahlia, to a rare disease. 💜✨ In this episode, we explore:🔹 The inspiration behind Breathtaking and Jessica’s powerful memoir🔹 Dahlia’s incredible spirit and lessons she taught through her journey🔹 How humor and hope can exist alongside deep grief🔹 The concept of ambiguous grief—grieving what is lost before it’s truly gone🔹 Why vulnerability is a gift that connects us allJessica’s story is one of resilience, love, and the power of presence. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward after unimaginable loss, this conversation will leave you with hope and wisdom.💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with others at grief2growth.com/community📚 Get Jessica’s book: Breathtaking on Amazon🎙️ Listen to Jessica’s podcast: I Don’t Know How You Do It👍 Like, Subscribe & Share if this episode resonated with you! Your support helps us bring more healing conversations to those who need them. 💛#GriefJourney #JessicaFein #BreathtakingMemoir #ChildLoss #Resilience #Grief2GrowthVisit 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

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 2min

The Romantic Near Death Experience Movie That Will Blow Your Mind EP 411

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIn this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith is joined by filmmaker Max Rissman, whose debut feature film, Upon Waking, takes viewers on an emotional journey through near-death and shared-death experiences. The film explores themes of forgiveness, family dynamics, and the transformative power of love and healing. Max opens up about his creative process, the challenges of making an independent film, and how spirituality plays a pivotal role in his storytelling.If you’ve ever wondered about the spiritual side of filmmaking, the role of intuition in creativity, or how art can be a path to healing, this conversation is for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Max’s childhood passion for storytelling inspired his career as a filmmaker 🎭The significance of near-death and shared-death experiences in the film Upon Waking 🕊️The challenges Max faced while creating a low-budget feature film during COVID-19 🎥Why forgiveness—both of others and oneself—is central to healing 💖How spirituality and intuition guide the creative process ✨About Max Rissman:Max Rissman is an NYU-trained filmmaker dedicated to creating emotionally resonant stories about the human condition. His debut feature film, Upon Waking, is a powerful exploration of loss, transformation, and self-acceptance. Releasing on Valentine’s Day, the film will be available on Amazon Prime, Fandango, and Hoopla.Links & Resources:🎬 Watch Upon Waking: uponwakingfilm.com🌟 Connect with Brian and join the Grief 2 Growth community: grief2growth.com/communityFeedback & Get Involved:🎧 We’d love to hear from you!What resonated with you in this episode?Have you ever found healing through creativity?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

Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 11min

Experience The Afterlife Through Hypnosis - No Death Required! EP 410

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondEpisode SummaryWhat if the afterlife isn’t a mystery, but a space we can explore to find healing, clarity, and purpose? In this transformative episode, host Brian Smith welcomes Regan Forston, clinical hypnotherapist and former board member of the Michael Newton Institute. Regan has guided hundreds of clients through life-between-lives sessions, offering profound insights into the afterlife, reincarnation, and our soul’s purpose.Together, they discuss the groundbreaking work of Dr. Michael Newton, the healing power of hypnosis, and Regan’s own life-changing experiences, including his three hours and 33 minutes in heaven. Regan also shares actionable steps to help you connect with your higher self, stay grounded, and live intentionally.What We Cover in This Episode💫 What Is Life Between Lives?: Understand the process of connecting with the afterlife and uncovering your soul’s purpose.🌟 Healing Through Hypnosis: Learn how hypnosis can help resolve emotional trauma, address physical ailments, and reconnect you with loved ones who’ve passed.📖 Regan’s Journey to the Afterlife: Hear Regan’s incredible story of visiting the afterlife and meeting his council of elders.✨ Reincarnation & Soul Growth: Discover why we come back to Earth and what lessons we’re here to learn.❤️ Practical Spirituality: Regan shares simple practices like meditation, acts of kindness, and grounding to help you stay connected to the Divine.🌈 Facing Fear and Finding Forgiveness: The power of confronting past-life experiences and healing emotional wounds.About Regan ForstonRegan Forston is a clinical hypnotherapist and spiritual explorer certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) through Dolores Cannon’s school. He is a former board member of the Michael Newton Institute, where he has contributed to the understanding of life between lives. Regan is also the author of Three Hours, 33 Minutes in Heaven and Reincarnation is Real.Resources Mentioned in This Episode📚 Three Hours, 33 Minutes in Heaven – Get the Book on Amazon📖 Journey of Souls by Michael Newton – Learn more about the afterlife.📩 Connect with BrianVisit grVisit 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

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