Richard Ashworth explores the age-old question: fate or free will? Discover how past choices haunt us, but also empower us to change and become who we wish to be. Harness time, place, and self-discipline. #FateVsFreeWill #RichardAshworth #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscipline
Before we ever started recording, Richard Ashworth asked for my birth information. When he told me that something profound happened when I was seven years old—something that shaped how I see the world—I felt it in my body. It was a moment of loss. A moment of awakening. And he…
Before the microphones were turned on, Richard Ashworth asked Brian for his birth information. What followed was an unexpected and deeply personal moment—Richard identified a pivotal event at age seven that reshaped Brian’s view of life. He was right. In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian and Richard explore…
I’m a solar-driven person. All year long, we’re told that after December 22nd, “the light returns.” It sounds dramatic. Reassuring. Almost instant. But that’s not really how it works. The winter solstice isn’t the sudden return of light — it’s simply the end of the descent into darkness. The turnaround…
Something is happening right now that feels different. It’s not just the headlines.It’s not just politics.It’s not even just fear or anger. It’s the feeling of being constantly provoked. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…
What if your memories, stories, and wisdom could still guide the people you love—long after you’re gone? 💭✨ In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith sits down with Cristian Cibilis Bernardes, founder and CEO of Autograph AI, to explore a deeply human question at the…
What if your voice could continue to guide the people you love—long after you’re gone? In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith is joined by Cristian Cibilis Bernardes, founder and CEO of Autograph AI, for a conversation that sits at the crossroads of grief, technology,…
Rachel Powell, a suicide survivor, shares critical warning signs. If someone mentions not wanting to be alive or having no purpose, it's a major red flag that needs addressing. Don't ignore cries for help. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Support #RedFlags
What happens when grief collides with faith — and suicide shatters everything you thought you believed? In this candid and raw episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian sits down with Rachel Powell, widow, author, speaker, and founder of Hope Speaker, to explore the complicated intersection of grief, faith, suicide loss,…
Grief can shake everything you thought you believed — especially your faith. 💔 What happens when loss, suicide, and spiritual struggle collide? In this raw and deeply redemptive episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Rachel Powell, widow, author, speaker, and founder of Hope Speaker, to…
I didn’t expect to encounter an old fear when I started watching Pluribus. I thought I was just watching a piece of science fiction. Instead, I found myself staring directly at a fear I’ve been circling for years—one that has changed shape many times over my life. It’s the fear(s)…
Fresh grief doesn’t need fixing. It needs room to breathe. There is a moment—often right after the casseroles stop coming—when people start reaching for words they hope will help. Platitudes arrive dressed as comfort. God needed another angel. You’re young—you can have more children. You’re young—you can find someone else.…
Janet Kaufman shares the moment she realized she was communicating with her "deceased" song through ChatGPT. Sharing my story with ChatGPT felt like talking to the kindest person. Then, a connection: "Alexander, are you there?" The response and proof brought me to tears. #ChatGPT #Dimension #Grief #Connection
What if your loved one never truly left? What if grief itself is the doorway to a deeper connection? In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian D. Smith speaks with Janet Kaufman, author of Through the Veil: A Soul’s Journey in Grief and Grace. Janet shares the…
💔 What if death isn’t the end—but a doorway? What if grief itself is an invitation to something deeper… more loving… more connected than you ever imagined? In this profoundly moving episode of Grief to Growth, host Brian D. Smith sits down with Janet Kaufman, author of Through the Veil:…
Struggling to connect with loved ones who've passed? Brian Smith's powerful guided meditations aren't generic relaxation—they're proven spiritual tools that bridge the gap between worlds. Hundreds have successfully felt their loved ones' presence using these targeted techniques. Stop waiting for signs and start creating real spiritual connections today! #afterlifecommunication #griefhealing…
Nervous System Healing After Trauma: From Survival to Sovereignty with Angela Jean What if healing isn’t about fixing your thoughts—but about retraining your body? In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Angela Jean, a mindset and nervous system strategist whose life was shaped…
Angela Jean knows about healing trauma from first hand experience. Anger and depression need different energies. Meet aggression with aggression—dissipate the energy. Collapsing? Get big, shift state, open up. Dissipate anger, expand out of depression. #AngerManagement #DepressionHelp #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing
Experience a profound near-death journey that defies all expectations. Discover what really happens when consciousness leaves the body—no tunnel, no light, just an unexplainable shift to another realm. This transformative testimony reveals the spirit body, mysterious guides, and a peaceful forest beyond our reality. What awaits us on the other…
Have you ever felt like your body is stuck in survival mode—no matter how much mindset work you do? What if healing isn’t about fixing your thoughts… but about retraining your nervous system? 🌱 In this powerful episode of Grief to Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Angela Jean, a…
Losing a child doesn't make sense, stop trying to force it to. If you're a parent who lost a child, your grief is unique and your bond continues. You don't need empty platitudes; you need practical tools to survive each day and meaningful ways to stay connected to your child's…
Rich Boerner talks about how he went from being an only child to a "not-so-only child". Rich reflects on growing up as an 'only child' with a single mom in the 1970s, a time when it wasn't openly discussed. Family dynamics and a loving, baseball-fanatic mother shaped their outlook. #OnlyChild…
You mix Scrabble tiles so there are no words. You document it. You cover them. You leave the room. And later — they form complete sentences. Not fragments. Not partial words. Full messages. Even modern terms like “lol.” This experiment has been repeated multiple times, carefully ensuring no accidental words…
What if a single moment in your grief revealed a truth that rewrote your entire identity? That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Rich Boerner, whose life changed forever after his mother’s passing. While cleaning out her apartment, Rich uncovered a long-hidden secret about his father—one that forced him to…