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 ...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 434
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, h...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 432
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 l...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 431
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 becam...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 430
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, ea...
May 27, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 429
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 sha...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 428
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 for...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 427
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 this ...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 426
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 not ...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 425
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 gif...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 423
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 min...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 422
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 person...
Apr 08, 2025•56 min•Ep. 421
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 simply...
Apr 01, 2025•57 min•Ep. 420
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 complex...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 419
Send me a Text Message Episode 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 Yo...
Mar 18, 2025•56 min•Ep. 418
Send me a Text Message What 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, Wend...
Mar 11, 2025•59 min•Ep. 417
Send me a Text Message 🕊️ 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 gui...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 416
Send me a Text Message What if music could heal your soul? What if a simple breathing technique could bring you deep peace? In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , I sit down with the incredible Akikazu Nakamura , a world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master. Aki’s journey is remarkable—he left the structured world of quantum chemistry to embrace the boundless power of music, meditation, and the ancient Japanese breathing technique, Missoku . What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What ...
Feb 25, 2025•29 min•Ep. 415
Send me a Text Message 💡 Episode Summary: Do you ever wonder if you have a guardian angel watching over you? In this episode, Brian Smith sits down with Nancy Yearout —an angel medium, author, and spiritual mentor—to explore the power of angelic guidance, spiritual laws, and how YOU can connect with your angels today. Nancy shares her journey from real estate broker to spiritual teacher, the profound messages she receives from Archangel Gabriel , and simple ways you can tune into divine wisdom ...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 414
Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , I sit down with David Hulse , a kindred soul whose journey closely mirrors my own—a shift from fear-based religion to love-centered spirituality . As a spiritual guide, teacher, and founder of the Academy for Spiritual Awakening , David has dedicated his life to helping others release limiting beliefs and awaken to a more expansive, compassionate faith. From his early days in fundamentalist Christianity to discovering the healing power o...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 413
Send me a Text Message 🕊️ 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 gui...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 416
Send me a Text Message In 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 incredib...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 412
Send me a Text Message In 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...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 411
Send me a Text Message Episode Summary What 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...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 410
Send me a Text Message In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth , Brian Smith is joined by the remarkable Mary D’Agostino , a professional intuitive, spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and author. Mary shares her personal journey through love, loss, and spiritual awakening following the passing of her beloved son, Brandon. From profound visions to a shared death experience, Mary provides insight into how grief can be a catalyst for growth and transformation. Key Topics Discussed: The vibran...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 409
Send me a Text Message In this profound and heartfelt episode, Brian Smith welcomes Eileen Santos Rosete—author, grief educator, and certified postpartum doula—whose groundbreaking work is changing the way we view and support those navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Eileen shares her deeply personal journey of loss and healing, offering insights into the physical and emotional realities of postpartum after pregnancy loss. Through her holistic approach, Eileen highlights the transformative pow...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 408
Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith and Dr. Susan Plunket explore the fascinating world of Jungian psychology and the paranormal. Together, they explore the mysteries of consciousness, life between lives, and transcendent experiences that reveal the profound truth of our infinite nature. Dr. Plunkett, a renowned Jungian psychologist and author, shares her incredible journey into understanding psychic phenomena, astral projection, and how to integrate mysti...
Dec 31, 2024•59 min•Ep. 407
Send me a Text Message 🌟 Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Dolores Cruz and Allison Alison , two inspiring mothers who have transformed unimaginable loss into profound healing. Both are contributors to the book Shining Light Parents Speak , a collection of stories from parents who’ve found hope and connection after losing a child. Dolores shares her journey after the loss of her son Eric, whose signs and presence continue to affir...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 405
Send me a Text Message Episode Summary : In this powerful episode, Brian Smith welcomes internationally renowned musician, author, and sound healer Jeralyn Glass , who shares her deeply moving story of loss, healing, and transformation. After the sudden passing of her only child, Dylan, Jeralyn turned to the healing power of crystal alchemy singing bowls , blending her expertise in music with the transformative science of sound. Guided by Dylan’s presence and love, Jeralyn found a way to transfo...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 403
Send me a Text Message What happens when life delivers blow after blow, taking everything you hold dear? Dr. Kimberly Harms knows this all too well. After losing her son to suicide, her husband to illness, her mother to tragedy, and even her career, Kimberly could have stayed in the depths of despair. Instead, she clawed out of the grief pit, finding purpose, resilience, and joy. In this deeply moving episode, Kimberly shares her remarkable story of surviving the unimaginable and how she’s now h...
Dec 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 402
