Episodes

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...

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 physics ...

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...

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 fin...

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 r...

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 retreat...

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 p...

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 empowerme...

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 be...

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 to...

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: Evaluat...

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 in...

Send me a Text Message In this deeply insightful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes the world’s foremost grief expert, David Kessler , to explore how we can find meaning in grief. David, a grief counselor and author of Finding Meaning: The Grief Workbook, shares his personal experience of losing his son and provides practical tools for processing grief. Brian and David dive into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of healing after profound loss. David has worked...

Send me a Text Message In this enlightening episode, Brian Smith interviews Dr. Erik Deumens, a nuclear physicist whose life journey bridges the realms of science and spirituality. Erik shares how his early fascination with quantum mechanics eventually led him to a deeper understanding of human consciousness, sparked by the practice of yoga and the personal growth that followed the loss of his wife. Listen as Erik explains the balance between the physical and spiritual worlds, and how grief can ...

Send me a Text Message In this captivating episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith dives deep with Jamie Inglett, an intuitive healer, author, and CEO of Enchanting Earth. Jamie’s journey from a successful banking career to an enlightening spiritual awakening at a quartz mine is truly inspiring. She now dedicates her life to spreading empowerment, love, and healing through the magic of crystals. **What You'll Learn:** 🔮 The science behind how crystals work and how they affect our energy 💖 Ho...

Send me a Text Message In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Laura Foster—a woman who turned profound grief and depression into a life of healing and self-discovery. 🌟 After witnessing her family struggle with illness and loss, Laura made the courageous decision to break free from the limiting beliefs and societal programming that kept her trapped. Through her unique approach called *Holistic Scaffolding*, she now helps others overcome depression, anxiety, a...

Send me a Text Message Imagine learning profound life lessons from your furry companions—lessons in mindfulness, patience, and acceptance. In this heart-opening episode of "Grief 2 Growth," host Brian Smith sits down with Nick Musica, an animal communicator, healer, and founder of *My Cat Schooled Me*. Nick’s journey into animal communication started with an unusual catalyst—psychedelic experiences involving the sacred cactus, San Pedro, which helped him connect with animals on a spiritual level...

Send me a Text Message In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Bernadette Thompson, a certified genealogist, grief coach, and founder of Tell Me Our Story Genealogy & Ancestral Healing . Bernadette’s journey to uncovering the power of ancestral healing began with her own heartbreaking loss when her husband passed away after a long struggle with alcoholism. During her grief, Bernadette turned to genealogy, a long-time passion of hers, and discovered that ...

Send me a Text Message In this thought-provoking episode of Grief to Growth , host Brian Smith sits down with Natasha P. Trujillo, therapist and author of the transformative book And She Was Never the Same Again . Together, they unpack the complexities of grief, loss, and the human experience. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The evolution of grief over time and why it manifests differently for everyone. Debunking the five stages of grief myth. Understanding the emotional impact of trauma and finding resilience...

Subscriber-only episode Send me a Text Message In this episode, I share a recent experience that taught me a valuable lesson about catastrophizing and the unnecessary stress it brings. After facing repeated technical issues with my computer, I found myself spiraling into worst-case scenario thinking — something I’m sure many of us can relate to. But instead of letting panic take over, I made a conscious decision to step back, reassess the situation, and focus on what really matters. 🙏 This momen...

Send me a Text Message 🌱 Imagine this : What if our greatest pains and deepest grief are actually challenges designed to help us grow into what we were always meant to be? In this episode of "Grief to Growth," host Brian Smith welcomes James Parker, a distinguished staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the powerful new book, "Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive." 🖋️ James takes us on a journey through his unique odes—celebrations of life's raw and real experiences, fro...

Send me a Text Message 🌱 Have you ever experienced an "Invisible Loss"? These often-overlooked forms of grief can shape our lives in profound ways. In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , Isit down with acclaimed grief educator and best-selling author Christina Rasmussen to explore the powerful concept of "Invisible Loss." Christina, who founded the Life Reentry process after the devastating loss of her husband to cancer, shares her insights into how these hidden griefs can keep us stuck in survival...