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Send me a Text Message 🎙️ Join us in this fascinating episode of Grief 2 Growth as host Brian Smith sits down with Father Nathan Castle, O.P., a tremendous spiritual guide who has helped over 500 souls navigate their interrupted death experiences. Together, they delve into the complexities of the afterlife, healing, and Father Nathan's literary works. In this episode, we cover the following: • Father Nathan's unique calling to help souls who have experienced sudden, traumatic deaths • The conc...

Send me a Text Message In this podcast, I speak with Sally Hawk, the founder of Very Soul and a medium, to talk about her journey from working in high-powered banking to becoming a successful medium. During the conversation, Sally discusses the inspiration behind starting Very Soul and how it has grown into a platform that provides quality mediumship services to people worldwide. Here are some of the topics covered during the podcast: 1. Sally's background and career in the banking industry. 2...

Send me a Text Message In this interview, I sit down with Vony Eichel, an American author, Exercise Therapist, and former Blue Badge tour guide, who has lived in London, England, for most of her adult life. Vony's diverse background includes studying for the Stock Exchange and Finance Industry and Behavioral Psychology and Systems Analysis before finding her calling as an Exercise Therapist for the elderly, disabled, those with special needs, and psychiatric ex-offenders. In her book, "A Reaso...

Send me a Text Message In this inspiring interview, I speak with Patricia Crisafulli, an accomplished author, speaker, and entrepreneur, about her life experiences and the lessons she has learned. Patricia shares with us her journey through grief after her sister's untimely passing and how it has changed her life forever. She believes that grief is a process, not a state, and that grief often runs parallel to joy in our lives. Patricia also discusses her novel, published just as her sister pass...

Send me a Text Message I was so excited to finally get to sit down with Christian Sundberg. I've heard him speak several times and wanted to share him with you. Welcome to this enlightening podcast interview with Christian. He shares his unique and profound insights into the human experience. Christian is a remarkable individual who remembered his existence before coming to Earth as a child and then rediscovered it later in life through meditation and personal awakening. In this conversation, ...

Send me a Text Message This is my second interview with Jacob Cooper. Jacob had a profound NDE at the tender age of three years old. That NDE not only gave him a return trip to where we all come from, it opened his intuition that keeps him connected to that realm. Jacob Cooper is a Clinical Social Worker, Certified Reiki Master, and Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in Past Life Regression Therapy, and works privately with clients through online services. Inspired by his near-death experien...

Send me a Text Message I've had nearly 200 guests. None have made me laugh more than Nicky Alan. This is my second interview with Nicky. We talk about her latest book, her incredibly intuitively led life, and the reality of living with a chronic illness that limits her physical accomplishments. Nicky is a born Psychic Medium from many generations of gifted Psychics before her. She officially started her psychic work 31 years ago. For eighteen years, she was a police officer ending as a Major In...

Send me a Text Message I had a fascinating conversation with Kute Blackson, a man with wisdom beyond his years. We learn about Kute's background, and what motivates him, and get some of his wisdom. Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes worldwide and at outside events, including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Co...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message First, let's bust that big myth. You know the one. Now that that's out of the way let's get real. What possible impact can we expect on your relationship? How can we make sure things don't go sideways? Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for more exciting stuff next year. Check out my Substack https://grief2growth.substack.com 🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes) 📰 Get A Fre...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message I prepared this talk to give on Sandra Champlain's Sunday Gathering. I've revised it just a bit and recorded it for you, my podcast friends. If you haven't heard it (or if you have) check out Stephanie Mills' Home. It's one of the inspirations for this talk. Whenever I'm homesick, I put it on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnKQN7TF4hQ Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for more exciting stuff next year. Check out my Substack https://grief2gro...

Send me a Text Message Typically, we think of a medium reading as healing for the sitter, the person who hires the medium. We don't often think of a reading as beneficial for the person in the spirit world. I had a fascinating conversation with Karen, who shares frank and fresh perspectives on mediumship, dealing with grief, and how the mechanics of mediumship work. Along the way, she busts some myths that I think you're going to want to hear about. Karen has been aware of her psychic abilitie...

Send me a Text Message Publishers send many authors to me to pitch their books. I turn down most of those requests. I rarely read fiction books. I just don't have the time. But this author and this book intrigued me, and I'm glad I decided to read it. Travelers is a fictional account of a mental health therapist whose world opens up after the death of his daughter. Forced to confront a new paradigm and challenges, he goes on a journey of soul growth. Donald Altman, M.A., LPC, is a psychotherap...

Send me a Text Message Heather is an Activator of those who are here to be Activators, the Divine Feminine guide for Divine Feminine guides, a Destiny Accelerator for those who feel they are here for a bigger impact, a more beautiful life, and a Sacred Purpose. She is an only child who has always had a simple life, a rich inner world, and animals as companions; a Pisces, a Manifestor, a Life Path 9, and a Fire Dragon – in other words, the perfect candidate to have a sudden Spiritual Awakening a...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message Today, I was proud of myself. I did something that's not been easy for me to do. Today, I said "No." Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for more exciting stuff next year. Check out my Substack https://grief2growth.substack.com 🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 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 Review Thanks so much for your support

Send me a Text Message Who is this guy? Why does he do what he does? What are his qualifications? All of those questions, and more, are answered in this short synopsis. If you're ready to talk to me, book a free consultation here: ⏰ Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://grief2growth.as.me/30-minute-complimentary 🔗 Get the GEMS guide mentioned in this episode: https://www.grief2growth.com/gems Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for more exciting stuff next year. Check out my Substack ...

Send me a Text Message ZofiaRennea Morales is an award-winning global strategist and former biophysicist. She had it all - a hi-powered career, loving husband, gorgeous properties, adventure, good friends, you name it. She was living the dream until her fast-paced life screeched to a halt and left her in pieces. Brought to the edge of death by undiagnosed chronic Lyme Disease, and was left bankrupt in every area of her life. Desperate for a miracle, Zofia cried her most heartfelt prayer "I will ...

Send me a Text Message You know of reiki for healing others. Reiki professionals are the people we go to for energy healing when we have an ailment. She's teaching one day Reiki training coming up in March 2023: Sign up For Free Webinar Were you aware you can do reiki on yourself anytime to enhance your mental, spiritual, and physical health? Until I learned from my friend, Becky, I had no idea reiki is for everyone. But what really blew my mind is that reiki enhances spirit communications. ...

Send me a Text Message Avikal's book "Who Is In?" will challenge you to discover who you truly are. Often the belief that we know who we are blocks us from discovering who we indeed are. Some of the things we discuss: The questions "Who is in?" and "Who am I?" You often use the word Koan, what is that, and is it different from an existential question or the same? Why would anybody start asking Who is in? or Who am I? What kind of benefit might that have? At the beginning of the second chapter,...

Send me a Text Message It was beautiful to sit down with a fellow Shining Light Dad. A Shining Light Parent has a child in spirit. Us dads taking the mic is rare indeed. Eric Hodgdon (pronounced Hodge-dun) is a coach, author, and speaker. After losing his 15-year-old daughter Zoi to suicide in early 2014, Eric found a way to survive and get back up, and through his grief journey, he is now living beyond his loss. Now, Eric is sharing his story and his journey so that no one else has to walk alo...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message When suffering from grief, it's hard to celebrate. When Shayna passed away, I didn't feel like celebrating anything. Holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays were unbelievably painful. The words grief and celebrate hardly go together. Friday, January 13th, was the eighth birthday since Shayna's passing. I've learned a lot over the years. In this video, I share with you what works for many of my clients and for me. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned...

Send me a Text Message I recently attended a conference where there were several people who had NDEs. A discussion of whether we merge into the one or retain our individuality broke out. This is a topic that can cause fear and confusion. For many of us, merging into to the One sounds like annihilation. This is an example of what a premium episode will be. You can subscribe below. Shout out to Jennifer for stepping up and being my first premium subscriber! Thanks for your support. Stay tuned f...

Send me a Text Message Brooke Grove is an NDE and trauma survivor who speaks frankly, succinctly, and brilliantly on this mess, we call humanity. Marrying the holy with the human, Brooke helps people heal through a blend of art and science. I love listening to Brook, and I'm thrilled to finally get her on Grief 2 Growth. Brooke is also a multi-disciplinary integrative healer and writer in co-creation with Spirit. A former psychotherapist, Brooke has advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Mar...

Send me a Text Message I am going to produce additional bonus content for those interested. The podcast will remain the same unless you subscribe to this bonus content. You can still expect about an episode a week from me, free of charge. The bonus episodes will appear in your normal feed marked as "Subscriber-only episode." This is an addition to the free podcast, as a thank you to those who support the podcast financially. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for more exciting stuff next yea...

Send me a Text Message "Love Untethered: How To Live When Your Child Dies" is a memoir about Vanessa's grief for the loss of her son Harry. By sharing her personal experience, Vanessa hopes to enable others who have gone through a similar loss to feel less isolated in their grief. In the second part of her book, Vanessa offers some ideas for supporting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing using her experience, not just as a bereaved mother but as a nutritional therapist, wellbei...