Episodes

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 guid...

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 incredible s...

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...

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 groundbreaki...

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 vibr...

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 ...

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 mys...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message In this episode, recorded during the "untimed" week between Christmas and New Year, I share personal stories and insights about the evolving nature of the holidays, the quiet joy of simpler traditions, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. From the magic of Christmas mornings with young children to the calm solitude of preparing a holiday brunch, I explore how life’s rhythms shift over time. I also delve into the questions many of us ponder as ...

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 affirm ...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message Have you been told to suppress your emotions or "rise above" your feelings to achieve peace or spiritual growth? What if that’s the most dangerous lie you’ve ever believed? In this episode, we uncover the truth: your emotions are not your enemies. They are the sacred language of your soul, guiding you to deeper understanding and growth. Drawing on the profound teachings of Seth through Jane Roberts, we explore how embracing your emotions can unlock...

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 transform ...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message In a world where it feels like everything is falling apart—from climate change and geopolitical tensions to financial and political instability—what if the true power to create change lies within our collective consciousness? J Join me as I explore how the disengagement of 90 million eligible voters in the last election might be contributing to global chaos and what we can do about it. We’ll dive into the fascinating intersection of quantum physic...

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 ...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message Episode Description: In this episode, I explore the true nature of hope—not as a delicate, fleeting feeling, but as a gritty, unyielding force that shows up when life knocks us down. Drawing from personal experiences and reflections, I’ll share how hope can be messy, raw, and relentless—bloodied and bruised but always ready to rise again. This is hope as a fighter, not a whisper, and it’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can still fi...

Send me a Text Message In this extraordinary episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Laura Hirsch, an author, advocate, and mother who has navigated unimaginable challenges with resilience and grace. Laura’s life changed forever when her son, Trevor, was diagnosed with regressive autism and became nonverbal. But Trevor's story is anything but typical. Through a revolutionary technique called Spelling to Communicate (S2C), Trevor has broken through his silence, revealing a ric...

Send me a Text Message What if the challenges we face today are not the end, but the beginning of something extraordinary? In this groundbreaking episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Raphael Garcia, a near-death experiencer and visionary who offers profound insights into humanity’s path to ascension. Raphael explains how the 2024 U.S. election marks a turning point in the collapse of old systems, paving the way for a higher dimensional reality defined by compassion, transp...

Send me a Text Message Gina Gayle Gray is a seasoned emotional health coach, counselor, and Oracle, whose life was profoundly transformed after the loss of her 23-year-old son, Spencer. Spencer, who never spoke a word in his physical life, taught Gina the extraordinary power of listening to the silence—a lesson that has shaped her life and work. Gina now channels her experiences into helping others heal emotional wounds, reconnect with themselves, and transform grief into grace. From her retrea...

Send me a Text Message Preserving Legacy Through Loss: Matt Jacobson’s Journey with LifeBooks Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, host Brian Smith speaks with Matt Jacobson, founder of LifeBooks, a platform born from love and a commitment to honoring family legacies. After losing his father while studying abroad, Matt returned to run his family’s mattress store. His experience inspired him to create LifeBooks, an innovative service for families to collaboratively ...

Send me a Text Message In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Summer McStravick, a renowned personal growth coach, author, and the creator of Flowdreaming—a transformative practice that merges daydreaming with emotional reconditioning to help individuals manifest and thrive. Summer’s unique journey includes her inspiring work with Louise Hay and her personal battle with a life-threatening illness, which she transformed into a journey of healing and empowermen...

Send me a Text Message In this heart-opening episode, host Brian Smith is joined by Rev. Katina Z. Jones—spiritual advisor, medium, and “The Purple Priestess”—to discuss the art of connecting with loved ones who have passed and embracing spirituality as a path to healing. Rev. Katina draws on her background as a death doula and intuitive guide to offer insights into finding peace, purpose, and connection amid loss. With over 25 years as a healer, author, and medium, Katina’s spiritual journey b...

Send me a Text Message In this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes Cheryl Murphy, an evidential medium, psychic, and certified hypnotherapist, to explore the profound impact of spirit communication on healing and personal growth. Cheryl, with over 20 years of experience in metaphysics, shares how connecting with loved ones in spirit can be a powerful tool for healing grief and offers practical advice on how anyone can start their own spiritual journey. She also touc...

Send me a Text Message In this episode, I introduce an incredible opportunity for anyone interested in spirituality, mediumship, or the afterlife: the Transcendence Virtual Retreat. This three-day online event, happening from November 8th to 10th, offers a chance to dive deep into spiritual practices, connect with like-minded individuals, and hear from renowned experts in the field of mediumship and grief healing, all for just $55. https://events.humanitix.com/tvr In the episode, we’ll discuss...

Send me a Text Message In this eye-opening episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Patricia Saunders, an expert in Transcendental Meditation (TM) and best-selling author, to explore a remarkable idea—can meditation really reduce crime and societal violence? Patricia has been teaching TM for decades, both in the UK and the US, and is currently at Maharishi International University. Her groundbreaking work, particularly highlighted in her book An Antidote to Violence: Evaluatin...

Send me a Text Message 🌿 Imagine a world where aging isn't feared, but embraced as a source of wisdom and power. In this episode of *Grief 2 Growth*, host Brian Smith sits down with acclaimed author David W. Berner to explore the deep, often overlooked beauty of growing older. David, an award-winning author of fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction, discusses his latest book, Daylight Saving Time, a collection of essays on aging, art, and finding joy in life's later years. Together, we dive i...