I welcome Peter Alessandria, a man who transformed profound personal and professional loss into a journey of creative rebirth. From attorney to award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Peter’s story is one of reinvention, spiritual seeking, and soul-aligned purpose.
🎥 Peter’s latest documentary, Every Soul Knows, features over 60 near-death experiencers, mediums, and spiritual teachers—sharing one resonant truth: we are so much more than our physical bodies.
💔 Feeling stuck or searching for deeper meaning? This episode will remind you that even when it feels like you're buried… you may actually be planted—ready to rise.
🎧 Plus, hear a stunning clip from Every Soul Knows, featuring Dr. Eben Alexander’s transformative story of discovering his birth sister in the afterlife 🦋
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00:00 🌱 What If You Haven’t Been Buried… But Planted?
Brian opens with a powerful metaphor about grief and growth, setting the tone for spiritual transformation.
01:05 🎙️ Welcome to Grief 2 Growth + Guest Intro
Meet Peter Alessandria—attorney-turned-artist, spiritual seeker, and the filmmaker behind Every Soul Knows.
03:12 🔍 Peter’s Spiritual Journey Begins
From 1990s California to A Course in Miracles, Peter shares the early roots of his personal awakening.
05:02 💼 Leaving Law Behind for Creativity
Peter recounts the leap from his legal career to life behind the camera—and the unexpected roadblocks.
09:45 📉 Losing It All: The 2008 Collapse
The financial crisis ended Peter’s law practice—but opened the door to something greater.
13:55 📸 Facing Fear, Self-Doubt & the Artist Within
How Peter overcame imposter syndrome and negative self-talk to build an award-winning creative career.
19:41 💬 Brian Reflects: Persistence, Destruction & Creation
Brian highlights three key takeaways: rebirth after loss, the truth about manifestation, and the myth of “easy purpose.”
21:24 🧠 Overcoming the Inner Critic
Peter breaks down how our thoughts shape our actions—and how he became his own best friend.
25:14 🧱 Boundaries, Forgiveness & Power
Why responsibility is the root of power—and how to respond consciously to life’s challenges.
26:18 💔 Being Kind to Ourselves in the Midst of Pain
How grief shows up, even with spiritual understanding—and why compassion is key.
32:46 🖼️ The Facebook Fight That Changed Everything
An online attack becomes an unexpected business breakthrough—and a soul lesson in disguise.
36:03 🌀 Soul Contracts & Pre-Birth Planning
Peter and Brian dive into soul groups, spiritual agreements, and the “Mount Everest” challenge of Earth life.
38:47 🎬 What Inspired Every Soul Knows?
The powerful events—including Peter’s injury and the pandemic—that led him to create the film.
43:23 🌍 Launching the Documentary: Every Soul Knows
How Peter began gathering 60+ voices to explore life beyond death—without sensationalizing the stories.
47:42 🎥 [CLIP] Dr. Eben Alexander’s NDE + Guardian Angel Revelation
Watch a moving scene from the film featuring Dr. Alexander’s afterlife experience and the sister he never met.
56:19 🎨 Behind the Scenes: The Music & Visuals
The film’s soundtrack, sacred geometry, and how creativity became a spiritual practice.
57:27 🧑🤝🧑 The Power of In-Person Connection
Peter shares why the interviews—and car rides—with experiencers became the heart of the project.
58:40 🕊️ The Death of Peter’s Brother & a Spiritual Turning Point
How personal loss tested Peter’s faith—and made the film even more meaningful.
1:02:00 📩 Mediumship Messages from Beyond
Peter’s brother continues to show up through readings, affirming the afterlife in stunning ways.
1:04:30 ❤️ What NDEs Teach Us About This Life
Three universal truths from the afterlife: You’re not your body. You are love. You are One.
1:08:00 🌐 The Purpose of the Film (and the Mission Beyond It)
Learn about Peter’s nonprofit site, its core messages, and how to carry the truth forward.
1:09:11 🔗 Where to Watch, Read, and Get Involved
All the links: film, book, nonprofit, and how to join the Grief 2 Growth community.
1:13:23 🙏 Final Reflections: Choosing Light After Loss
Brian and Peter close with gratitude, legacy, and the choice to serve others through our pain.
