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Grief 2 Growth

"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

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65:31

Trust & Forgive: Turning Trauma Into a Doorway for...

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2025/07/22

Send me a Text Message What 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 a...

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70:24

Real-Life Angel Encounters, QHHT, and Healing from...

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2025/07/15

Send me a Text Message What 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 transformativ...

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56:26

How To Connect With Angels For Guidance- w/ Rev. Sue...

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2025/07/11

Send me a Text Message Have 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 ho...

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67:49

Healing Through Taoism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern...

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2025/07/08

Send me a Text Message In 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 concep...

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60:47

Turning Sudden Loss Into Sacred Storytelling |...

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2025/07/01

Send me a Text Message 💔 About This Episode What 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

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63:30

Conquering Shame: From Surviving to Thriving with...

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2025/06/24

Send me a Text Message 🧠 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

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75:26

Supernatural Love: Continuing a Marriage After Death...

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2025/06/17

Send me a Text Message What 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, ...

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65:21

Rachel Corpus: An Angel in Human Form on Earth’s...

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2025/06/10

Send me a Text Message In 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...

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66:28

From Pain to Purpose: Kim Hodous on Connecting with...

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2025/06/03

Send me a Text Message In 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 bec...

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59:52

Forgiveness, Family, and Finding Freedom Through...

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2025/05/27

Send me a Text Message 🔍 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,

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73:05

Is Afterlife Communication Real? | Daniel Drasin on...

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2025/05/20

Send me a Text Message Episode 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 ...

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61:13

Forgiving The Unforgiveable- When Your Father Kills...

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2025/05/13

Send me a Text Message What 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 f...

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66:42

How Spirit Is Guiding a Mediumship Revolution | Sally...

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2025/05/06

Send me a Text Message In 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 th...

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67:00

Healing Through Connection: Trauma, Awakening &...

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2025/04/29

Send me a Text Message Healing 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

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8:41

🔒 You Are Not Your Body | A Spiritual Perspective on...

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2025/04/23

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message We live in a world obsessed with appearances—but what if who we are goes far deeper than skin and bone? What if death isn't the end, but a transformation? In this heart-opening episode, Brian D. Smith explores a powerful truth: You are not your body. 💫 Through reflections on grief, near-death experiences, and spiritual wisdom, we’re invited to look beyond the physical and connect with the eternal essence of our loved ones—and ourselves. 💭 H...

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77:24

Every Soul Knows: How Grief, Loss & Purpose Led to a...

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2025/04/22

Send me a Text Message ✨ 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...

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64:24

Mindfulness, Monastic Life, and the Art of Letting Go...

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2025/04/16

Send me a Text Message 🧘‍♂️ 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

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55:45

Healing Grief & Generational Trauma Through Internal...

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2025/04/08

Send me a Text Message What 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 per...

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57:39

How To Be Truly Unmessable With- with Josselyne...

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2025/04/01

Send me a Text Message 🧭 Episode Overview In 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

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61:23

On Second Thought Maybe I Can - Debbie Weiss EP 419

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2025/03/25

Send me a Text Message What 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 com...

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