

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 guestsโbereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fieldsโas 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 mostโhow to cope, grow, and connect with loved ones in the afterlife. If you ask: โWhere did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?โ 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. Itโs 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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Dec 25, 2019 โข 12min
SEASONS OF CHANGE: Coping with Loss During the Holidays
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIt's been 1645 days since Shayna passed onto the next world. This is the fifth Christmas without her face lighting up our Christmas morning. It's the first Christmas in 15 years without my beloved dog Zoe. It's the first Christmas in a long time without Tywana's mother coming over.Seasons come and go. Things change. We have to find new traditions and make new memories. Merry Christmas. May you find peace and joy wherever you are.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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Dec 24, 2019 โข 20min
HOMEOSTASIS IN CHAOS: Personal Reflections on Maintaining Balance!
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondHomeostasis is the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. Put simply, it's when things just work.I've been experiencing some challenges around this in the last several weeks leading up to Christmas. Here are my thoughts on those challenges and what they mean.We are all just walking each other Home.- Ram Dassp.s.- this is a bonus episode. If you want more episodes like this, become a patron at www.patreon.com/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 Support the show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Dec 23, 2019 โข 58min
Beyond the Bible: Peter Panagore's MIND-BLOWING NDE Lessons on the Afterlife!
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondI invited Peter back to talk a bit more about his two near death experiences but to also discuss what his NDEs have taught him about the nature of the afterlife versus what many of us were taught the Bible says. Just little things like original sin, heaven and hell, why Jesus came.Reverend Peter Panagore, M. Div., Yale, is the author of two best-sellers,'Two Minutes for God," a 7/365 collection of inspirational devotions that aired daily for fifteen years on two NBC News stations in Maine to an audience of 80,000 a day and 'Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning," After fifteen years on TV and FM, Peter is soon headed back into the pastoral ministry in New England. His two near-death experiences, and a lifetime of yoga, meditation and prayer practice, and his practical life as a minister for eighteen years, sets him apart among his peers. He is a mystic, a husband, a dad, and grandpa. Peter races as crew on sailboats, read science and literature, occasionally swears, and always seeks God. He says that he is not religious but that his Boss is God.๐ต to become a Patron and get exclusive content, find me on Patreon at:https:www.patreon.com/grief2growthfor more information see me at:๐ https://www.grief2growth.comto book a free half hour consultation visit:โฐ https://grief2growth.as.me/30-minute-complimentaryfind me on Facebook at:๐๐พ https://www.facebook.com/grief2growthcommunityVisit 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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Dec 17, 2019 โข 1h 2min
Life-Changing NDE at Seven! Lee Witting's Journey and Insights!
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondLee Witting is the host of the NDE Radio program and podcast. Lee had a near death experience at the age of seven years old.In this episode, we discuss how the near death experience changed his life, his career as a hospital chaplain, and the lessons he's learned from interviewing hundreds of near death experiencers for the IANDS NDE radio program. We also talk about his upcoming novel based on his knowledge of the near death experience.You can find Lee at: https://www.nderadio.orgVisit 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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Dec 10, 2019 โข 1h 7min
OVERCOMING LOSS: Judi Hancox on Helping Families Heal with the Shiome Method!
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondJudi Hancox joins me today to discuss grief, trauma, and how we can recover from either or both. Judi is the big sister of Helping Parents Heal Vice President, Irene Vouvalides. When Irene's daughter Carly passed in 2013, it impacted Judi deeply and she began seeking ways to help her and her sister heal from this major trauma.Judi has developed the Shiome method which draws upon ancient practices as well as modern techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Judi has used these techniques to help people find rapid and complete relief from trauma.To find out more about Judi, visit her at https://www.judithhancox.com or https://www.shiome.comDonate one time or become a regular contributor via PayPalVisit 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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Dec 6, 2019 โข 10min
FAN APPRECIATION DAY
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIt's just after Thanksgiving, an appropriate time to take a few minutes to give a shout out to my fans. I've been on the air for just about six months and hit some milestones with both the podcast and YouTube. I want to take those of you who listen, who support the podcast financially, and those who have shared the podcast. A special thanks to my friend Jeri at Vizzi Photo for her help with my new podcast episode cover.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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Dec 3, 2019 โข 1h 5min
OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF DEATH- A Rational Approach- Kelvin Chin
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondIn this episode, Kelvin and I discuss his book "Overcoming the Fear of Death". It's an easy read. I finished it in a day. But, it is a systematic, rational approach to a common fear. Kelvin breaks down our beliefs on what happens after death into four main belief systems (not religious beliefs). From there, he explains how we can reduce or eliminate the fear of death from wherever we are today. Kelvin Chin is Executive Director & Founder of the โTurning Withinโ Meditation and Overcoming the Fear of Death Foundations. He is an internationally-recognized meditation teacher featured in Business Insider, Newsweek, Kaiser Health News, and has taught meditation at West Point and in the U.S. Army, including on the DMZ in Korea. Kelvin is also the author of the best-selling โOvercoming the Fear of Death: Through Each of the 4 Main Belief Systemsโ โ a nonreligious approach to the 4 Beliefs that underlie all religious and cultural beliefs. He has had many experiences โpiercing the veilโ over the past 35 years communicating with the โother side,โ and his past life memories reach back 6,000 years.Kelvin has been meditating for 50 years, and has taught it for 46 years to thousands from age 4-94 in over 30 countries. He regularly helps clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, especially those who have lost loved ones or had traumatic spiritual experiences. His technique is easy and effortless, with no cultural or lifestyle trappings. The technique offers a solution that helps people live their lives more fully now, giving them a sense of greater control to move forward.Kelvin can be reached at www.kelvinchin.org or at www.turningwithin.orgVisit 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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Nov 26, 2019 โข 53min
BEYOND THE VEIL: Marcusโ NDE and Development of Electronic Spirit Communication!
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondMarcus is one fascinating guy. I met him on Facebook years ago. Since then, I have heard of his life with spirit. His daughter in spirit, who he never met in the flesh, communicates with him regularly. His spirit guide is his childhood friend, Les. He has seen spirit since he was a small child.After his Near Death Experience, Marcus returned to Earth to be a physical medium. Physical mediums are rare enough. Marcus is even rarer in that he can work in light.Marcus is working with a team in spirit to develop electronic communications. In this episode, we talk about his early successes and where he expects his efforts to take us.Normally, I include contact information for my guests. Marcus isn't seeking publicity. This is only his second interview, ever. I feel honored that he trusted me enough to do it.It's an amazing, uplifting episode!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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Nov 19, 2019 โข 10min
How To Manage the Holiday Season and Feel Good About It- Bonus Episode
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondDuring the holidays when we are told to feel the most festive, many of us are feeling our worst. Why is that? What can we do about it?In this bonus episode, I talk about the natural rhythms that have us feeling the way we do at this time of year. It's an issue with many of us, especially those of us who have "lost" a loved one.I was going to make this an exclusive episode for patrons. But, I think the topic is too important.If you want more episodes like this, please become a patron of the show. Grief 2 Growth PatreonVisit 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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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Nov 19, 2019 โข 1h 18min
MEDIUMSHIP INSIGHTS: Techniques, Limitations, and Best Practices with Kat Baillie
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondKat and I are friends going back a couple of years. We each have a daughter in spirit. Kat is the affiliate leader of the UK Helping Parents Heal group. Kat had a successful business career before having a Kundalini awakening experience and becoming a professional medium. In addition to mediumship, Kat practices multiple healing modalities.Kat heard my episode on mediumship and wanted to have a conversation about me using the word "imagination" to describe what mediumship is like. In this conversation, we talk about the different types of mediumship, how mediumship works, the limitations of mediumship, and how you can have the best experience when you go for a reading.You can reach Kat at: https://kat-b.com/ She is available for mediumship readings and offers other healing services as well.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 show๐ง๐ฟโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education ๐ Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)๐ฐ Get A Free Gift๐
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