Grief 2 Growth

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I've been blessed to have interviewed some amazing people on Grief 2 Growth. This conversation with Geoff Thomspon is transformational. He not only endured the abuse he went through. He used it to make himself into …

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In this deeply personal and moving podcast episode, I take you through a seemingly disastrous Mother's Day that tested my resilience and positive mindset. As I tried to savor a special day with my …

Colin had a very unusual Near Death Experience that included a brush with hell. I asked Colin some very pointed questions, which he responded to. …

Meet Paula Lenz, a respected speaker, author, and communicator who has been recognized for her work and contributions to the community. Paula has …

🔮 Join me in this enlightening podcast interview with Psychic Medium and Medical Intuitive Julie Ryan as she unveils her extraordinary abilities and …

🎙️ 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 …

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 …

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, …

In this inspiring interview, I speak with Patricia Crisafulli, an accomplished author, speaker, and entrepreneur, about her life experiences and the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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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. 

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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Today, I was proud of myself. I did something that's not been easy for me to do. Today, I said "No." 

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Who is this guy? Why does he do what he does? What are his qualifications?

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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 …

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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 …

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.

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When suffering from grief, it's hard to celebrate. When Shayna passed away, I didn't feel like celebrating anything. Holidays, …

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 …

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 …

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"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 …

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How do we live a healthy lifestyle? A holistic life leads to health and well-being, according to many, including my guest, Oliver Rolfe. 

A decade …

Hellish Near Death Experiences are pretty rare. Dr. Parti died and says he saw hell. I've wanted to interview Dr. Parti for a very long time. A small percentage (estimated at around 5%) of Near Death Experiences are …

A growing number of counselors and therapists are treating the whole person.  Transpersonal Counseling honors the higher dimensions of the human …

Mark Anthony is known as The Psychic Lawyer. This episode with Mark is a great way to kick off the New Year. I’ve met Mark a couple of times at various conferences. In August 2022, I spent a few days with Mark at the …

John Schaefers is a former military and retired science teacher (math, physics, and chemistry). He reached out to me because he wanted to share his fascinating story of the Shared Death Experience (SDE) he had when his …

Ruthanne Warnick advocates capturing family stories and experiences to connect generations. As a Family Legacy Guide, Ruthanne helps individuals glean the most important stories, experiences, lessons, and words of love …

Daniel John is a father, husband, and certified medium who was raised Catholic, found Jesus in 9th grade, and is a dedicated follower of Christ …

This one was a big thrill for me. I've been a fan of David's cartoons for many years. And I got to interview him to learn about the man behind the pen.  His cartoons are biting, funny, and sometimes hurt a little as …

Zander Masser is an occupational therapist, husband, father, musician, and author of the narrative photography book Unburying My Father. Zander's father, Randy, contracted HIV from using contaminated blood products to …

Louise Hamlin is the author of WhatsApps from Heaven, a book about bereavement and the extraordinary signs she received after her husband died.

Louise was a law lecturer at Cambridge University, she did not really …

John Davis has a pretty wild story. 19 different intuitive readers independently and spontaneously told him about a very specific past life. Raised …

You've heard of Near Death Experiences. You might not be as familiar with Shared Death Experiences. When Lisa Jones' husband passed into the next life, she was allowed to go to the celebration in heaven with him.

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What an episode I have for you today! Lisa Simone and Frances Key talk about The Team Books.

Frances Key is the channel for the greatest series of …

I've known Dr. Daniel for several years. We have worked together on workshops and teaching courses. I've learned so much from her during our time …

Why meditation isn't working for me is a common search I recommend meditation to all of my clients. I can't count how many have told me, "I can't …

Susan L. Combs is President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. Susan started the company at …

It was thrilling to sit down with Susanne Wilson to catch up on what's been happening in her life. Susanne is the first medium I had any experience with. In March 2016, someone gave me a gift of a reading with Susanne. …

When Jan Warner's husband died, she felt an intensity of grief she had not anticipated. Her husband was a recovering alcoholic who spent his sober …

You've heard of a Near Death Experience. You may not be as familiar with a Shared Death Experience. A Shared Death Experience is when a healthy person shares in the crossing over of someone transitioning into the next …

Kelvin  Chin is Executive Director & Founder of the “Turning Within” Meditation and Overcoming the Fear of Death Foundations and is an internationally-recognized meditation teacher featured in Business Insider, …

When it comes to After Death Communication, it's hard to beat Teo.

Cecilie Surasky and Carolyn Hunt are the parents of Teo Hunt Surasky, an …

We all experience consciousness. But, can any of us be sure of what it is, where it comes from, and where it goes?

Philosophers and scientists have wrestled with this question for hundreds of years. It's confused some so …

I've never heard a Near Death Experience quite like Amirah Hall's. Of course, every NDE is different, as I believe they are tailored for the individual.

Rev. Amirah Hall, M.Msc. blends “sacred with science” and has been …

I've been training in Positive Intelligence for several months. In the program, we learn about "saboteurs", the voices in our heads that tell us that we aren't good enough, that our circumstances aren't good enough, and …

I had a terrific conversation with Gitanjali about the nature of humanity and how we can live more joyous lives. Make sure you stay to the end for this one.

Gitanjali Hemp is a master energy healer, visionary mystic, and …

This is my good friend Kelvin Chin's third appearance on Grief 2 Growth. I consider Kelvin to be one of the leading experts in the world on what we call the afterlife. He's also one of the world's experts on meditation.

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Stephani Grace is an author, motivational speaker, therapist, and mindfulness expert. Her book, Creating Real happiness A-to-Z: A Mindful Guide To …

Steven is a fascinating man who has turned early trauma into his superpower. 

Steven and I discussed how we all must heal from wounds and the benefit of doing our shadow work. 

Founder of Mastering Change, Steven Twohig, …

I met Christine many years ago in her Facebook group that prays for people to have after death communications with their loved ones. I didn't realize she had such fascinating stories about her experiences. 

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Sarah is back for a second time to discuss how she helps women recover from trauma. I am thrilled to be partnering with Sarah on a Trauma Recovery Summit coming up in early October 2022. This summit will feature …

Jenny and I spoke about her journey from illness, to self-healing, to healing others.
Jenny Light is a Yoga Elder, psychologist, meditation teacher on …

Tyler and I had a fascinating talk about what led to his NDE in his twenties and why he kept it quiet for over a decade. Today, Tyler is a healer, practicing many modalities and wanted to share his NDE to help others …

If you want to know how to get more from life, figure out why you're going through the pain you're going through, and heal from wounds you might not even know you had, Candice is the woman for you to listen to!

Candice …

Delphi (pronounced Del-phee) Ellis is the author of Answers in the Dark: Grief, Sleep, and How Dreams Can Help You Heal. She is a qualified …

Alessandra  Sagredohas a fascinating story. She grew up as an adopted, ¼ black bi-sexual female mystic in a household of strict Salvation Army …

Camille Dan is the Shining Light Mother of Aaron, who transitioned into spirit at an early age. Camille and I discuss what Aaron was like before he passed. But, we really focus on her surprising relationship with Aaron …

Clarissa Moll had four young children when her husband Rob suddenly died. Clarissa had to re-establish her faith, be mother and father suddenly, and …

No one wants to think about death, our own or that of a loved one. But, the reality is death will part all of us eventually. When Jane Duncan Rogers' husband got a terminal diagnosis, she realized it was time to do the …

Consciousness. We all know what it is. But, we can't explain it. We can't define it. We just know it.

Scientists and philosophers have debated this for years. What is the source of consciousness? What is it? Is it …

Kimberly Meredith is a scientifically studied medium. Her abilities began to manifest at birth but were enhanced by two Near Death Experiences. Her book, Awakening To The Fifth Dimension, tells us how to begin living in …

Shauna's little boy Jack lives in spirit. Shauna has developed a way of communicating with Jack that she shares with other mothers whose children are no longer in the physical.

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Cindy has endured more trauma in this life than many of us will in several lives. While there were times she wanted to give up, she never did. Today, she is an example of what we can become if we just keep showing up.

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At first glance, you might think of Carrington Smith as being born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But, other people's lives usually look much easier to us than they are for them. Carrington grew up with abuse and …

Dr. Lotte Valentin was an atheist until two NDEs awakened something inside her. Suddenly, gifted with intuitive foresight, Dr. Valentin realized she …

Physician Heal Thyself. We've all heard it. Does anyone know what it really means? Well, Anna Parkinson says we can heal ourselves, physically. When she was diagnosed with brain cancer, Anna found a way to heal herself. …

Jonathan is the CEO and Founder of Timecapsule Family Connections, a company that is helping people everywhere to leave a legacy for their families …

LIVE Q&A with the filmmaker of "Best Documentary" winner Living with Ghosts, a seven-year exploration into the nature of consciousness and …

Celine O’Donovan is a native of Salthill, Galway. Following an international career in marketing for over 25 years she is now a published author.

This …

You guys keep asking tough questions. This one revolves around punishment in the afterlife. It seems a lot of people are upset that there might not …

Clare Goldsberry has been a life-long student of religion and spiritual paths and has studied Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Gnosticism, Kabbalah, …

This was an intriguing conversation about reconnecting with ourselves, our ancestors, our neighbors, and the land we live on. Many of us are feeling …

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Adam and are alike in that we both suffered from anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. When Adam hit bottom, he turned to …

Celebrity gossip? Just two millionaires behaving badly? None of our business? Will Smith slapped the sh*t (using Chris' word) out of Chris Rock on live national TV. And, the country can't stop talking about it.

As you …

Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Spirits International, a non-profit organization providing peer support programming for widowed people worldwide.

Michele is the author of …

Edy Nathan is the bestselling author of It's Grief, where she examines the emotional and devastating impact of loss and trauma. Grief is hard to talk about.

Edy teaches you to dance with your grief, to know it as a way …

Susanne Seymoure had a bad feeling about putting on her scarf on that winter day when she was 12 years old. Her mother insisted and Susanne wore the …

I greatly enjoyed my conversation with Zoey Greco. She is a fascinating young woman who has embraced her intuitive nature and is dedicated to helping you embrace yours.

Born in New York City, raised in rural Connecticut, …

I spoke with Colleen about how her life was changed when her daughter Lauren was hit by a car and suffered severe brain damage. Colleen doesn't …

Tracy Crossley is a Behavioral Relationship Expert, Author and Podcast Host, who specializes in treating individuals with unhealthy LIFE and relationship patterns. Tracy helps clients transform, impostor syndrome, …

After my Bengals made an improbable and incredible run to the Super Bowl, our city was left with a choice as to how we view our future. I realize that in this choice, there's a life lesson.

Joe Burrow literally wears …

For 20 years, Rose Thornton enjoyed a national reputation as an expert on old houses. The author of ten books, Rose has been featured on everything …

When Aaron Schaeffer died, his mother Cathy Jane Jensen knew that could not be the end. The "loss" of her son set her on a quest that has turned into …

Marla Hughes has worked with children her entire life in a number of different capacities. At the transplant unit of UCSF Hospital in San Francisco she taught children about exercise, nutrition and relaxation. She …

Today's Mindful Monday Moment comes from a coaching client who asked what we do when the desire to please others becomes detrimental to our lives. 

If …

Today's offering is on the 22nd birthday of my daughter Shayna who passed away in 2015. This is the seventh birthday without Shayna here with us. 

The birthdays of someone who has passed are bittersweet. Birthdays are …

This mindful Monday moment was inspired by a comment on Penny Wittbrodt's NDE. A viewer wrote that she was tracking right along with Penny until …

In this short episode, I share tips for content creators and content consumers. So much content is available for free. But, it takes time and effort to create it. What do content consumers owe to content creators? How …

I spoke with Crystal about life after the suicide of her sister Gina, in 2019. Crystal was raised Mormon and the suicide of her sister tested her …

Not everyone has a Lifetime Television biopic starring Heather Locklear. But, my guest for this episode does.

Kristine Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the …

As the parent of a child who survived the passing of her sister, I know one of the biggest concerns, when a child dies early, is, "How do I help my other child?"

Michele Benyo is a mom of two, a Certified Grief Recovery …

You are going to love this guy! I enjoyed this frank conversation with Jerry about what it is to be a man, the ultimate nature of reality, the role …

Shelley F. Knight is a positive changes expert who can help you through her written and spoken words. Shelley has been intuitive for her entire life and comes from a family that encouraged her spirituality. She has …

In Part 3 of our conversation, I ask Alba questions to fill in some of the details of her experience. We learn what the accident is that caused Aurelia's passing. We learn more details about her dreams that predicted …

In Part 2 of our conversation, Alba continues the story of her experience with Aurelia.

Alba Monn is an author and a mother who had a fascinating experience with the birth of one of her children, Aurelia. Alba had a …

Alba Monn is a mother who had a fascinating experience with the birth of one of her children, Orelia. Alba had a near-death experience that changed her life. It was, in actuality, a shared death experience, as you will …

Adam has dedicated himself to a lifetime of service, prompted by the early passing of his toddler sister when Adam himself was a young boy.

Today, Adam Rabinovitch is Executive Director of COPE - a nonprofit grief and …

Sandra Champlain is the host of We Don't Die, a popular podcast; the author of We Don't Die, a bestselling book; and the single biggest reason I …

In this scintillating conversation, Dr. Kovacs and I discuss the nature of consciousness and who we are as human beings. We talk about the deep truths behind ancient myths. Dr. Kovacs has been exploring the nature of …

I am happy and hopeful to share this special episode with you. All of my episodes are special. But, in this one, I discuss a particular type of pain …

Barby Ingle is a best-selling author, reality personality, and lives with multiple rare and chronic diseases; reflex sympathetic dystrophy(RSD), …

Leslie Lindsey Davis is the author of the book "You Can't Eat Love" where she shares the lessons she learned on a journey to learn to love herself. Part of the work was finally dealing with the ungrieved loss of her …

Reid Peterson is the Creator of Grief Refuge, a mobile app that is a daily companion to people in grief. Reid has years of experience working with grief and creating online learning. He has combined the two into a …

Frances Key is the scribe of a four-book series called The Team: A Mother's Wisdom from the Other Side. She began writing the books 19 days after her mother died when she sensed her mother communicating important …

This is Dr. Valla's second appearance on Grief 2 Growth. In May 2020, Dr. Valla and I spoke about healing our inner child within. In this episode, we …

Some people believe Near-Death Experiences are hallucinations, hoaxes, or even tricks of the Devil. But, Near Death Experiences line up with what the …

Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast.

When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista’s life was completely and unexpectedly …

Bridget Finklaire is an author and spiritual teacher. We had a wide-ranging discussion as she has a wealth of knowledge to share that comes from years of experience. She's a wealth of knowledge. I started with six pages …

Anthony Chene attended business school and began a career in finance before realizing that was not his life’s passion.

After graduating in media …

Dr. Lozano reached out to me to tell me about her work with using hypnosis for past life and life between life regressions. It's something I've …

My work is largely about helping people change their perspectives. Rich's book "Change Your Story Change Your Life" is about that same thing. Taking the same set of facts and telling a story about it that is beneficial.

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Comedian Jerry Lewis has said that Allen Klein is “a noble and vital force watching over the human condition.”

Klein (aka “Mr. Jollytologist”® and …

Beth Cavenaugh RN, BSN is a certified hospice and palliative care nurse, Reiki practitioner, writer, and educator. Sliding into her 25th year as a nurse, Beth has spent the last 15 caring for hospice patients. Beth …

After we have lost a loved one one of the most sought-after signs is a "dream visit". We hear about them all the time. But, what do we know about them from a scientific viewpoint?

Dr. Joshua Black is a grief researcher, …

My reflections on turning 60.  As Joe Walsh said "Life's Been Good to Me So Far"

It's been a great 60 years. It's a good time to reflect on where I've been and to think about where I want to go.

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Emily Thiroux Threatt is the author of Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief: A Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming and Cultivating Joy and Carrying …

Do we get to choose when we die? If we don't choose, who does? Is it God? Is it just random? Which answer resonates with you? Which answer has evidence to support it?

If you have a question you'd like me to answer, drop …

April Hannah, founder of Hannah’s Healing Wellness Studio and co-founder of a media production company in upstate New York, has been providing clinical mental health counseling for over two decades, in combination with …

Addie Babington is a psychic medium, a channel for non-physical communication, whether that is passed loved ones, higher vibrational being such as …

Dolores Cruz grew up in Los Angeles where she attended USC as a Theatre Arts major.

While working full time as an elementary school teacher, and …

I thought it was time to release this special episode. Sometimes I hear from people who have just discovered the podcast and don't know my backstory. After two years of doing this, it's time to review that for some of …

I have begun producing a series of meditations/contemplations for your enjoyment and edification. I will sell these on my website and through other outlets.

I will make some or all of these available to patrons who …

Isabella Johnson is an incredible medium and human being with a healing heart. Isabella sees people in spirit as clearly, if not more clearly than she does those of us in the body.

Isabella is a shining light mother who …

365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World

What a fascinating conversation with a most interesting man. Pierre shared wisdom he has gleaned from an incredible life. It was an honor to be in his presence. In this …

Meeting Lisa was like meeting another version of myself in terms of the conclusions we have come to after years of observation of the human condition. I learned so much about understanding the why of what I have …

I greatly enjoyed my talk with Petia, an amazing energetic force. While Petia works primarily with women, I personally got a lot out of our …

Katie Beecher, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty years of experience.

She is featured in Goop, Kourtney Kardashian’s website Poosh and Miranda Kerr’s Kora …

R. Scott Malone is a long-time acupuncturist, martial artist, and meditation practitioner.

He is especially interested and focused on the relationships between the energetics of the body, the heart, and consciousness.

In …

Jake Cooper is a fascinating young man. He's certainly wise beyond his years. After reading his book, Jake and I sat down for this interview to discuss his amazing experience at the age of 3 when he died and experienced …

Curtis Childs is the director and host of Off The Left Eye, a Swedenborg Foundation. Emmanuel Swedenborg was an 18th century Renaissance man, who late in life began having spiritual experiences and wrote about them in a …

Stephanie Arnold knew she was going to die in childbirth. For months, she told everybody she knew. She sought out doctors to try to get them to be …

Dr. Alison J Kay has secrets no one else uses to upgrade, inspire & disrupt old paradigms within her community & the collective. 

Dr. Alison's …

Judy Unger is a Shining Light mother. Judy's five year old son Jason passed away in 1992 at the tender age of 5 years old. Jason had a severe …

Claire B. Willis is a clinical social worker who has worked in the fields of oncology and bereavement for more than 20 years. Claire is a co-founder …

Dr. Hensley's parents knew she was special before she was born. Celestial beings visited her father and told her she would be special. When you watch …

Grab some popcorn and get ready to be entertained. Lionel Friedberg is a man who has lived a full and adventurous life. We could hardly do it justice …

Srini Chandra is one of the wisest and most compassionate people I know. I met Srini several years ago when he reached out to me to review his book 3 Lives in Search of Bliss. It's a book I've read several times (we …

Srini Chandra is one of the wisest and most compassionate people I know. I met Srini several years ago when he reached out to me to review his book 3 Lives in Search of Bliss. It's a book I've read several times (we …

This is a great episode to kick off the new year, recorded the last week of December 2020, we talk a bit about where Susanne sees things headed in our future.

I've known Susanne for almost five years. Through a series of …

This is an extra special interview. Yes, they're all special. Some are extra.

Teri and I became Facebook friends a while back. I've enjoyed reading …

Roberta Grimes had two experiences of light in childhood that prompted her to spent decades studying nearly 200 years of abundant and consistent afterlife evidence.

Eventually, she figured out what her experiences of …

Paige's spiritual awakening came abruptly and forcefully after her 23-year old son, Bryan, was brutally murdered in September 2008. Just as the only …

2,000 days

48,000 hours

5.479 years

That's how long it's been since my life changed forever. June 24th, 2015 was the day that my daughter Shayna Elayne left this Earthly plane.  Today is December 14th, 2020; otherwise …

I've read The Team books two or three times. They contain some of the best afterlife and current life wisdom I've found anywhere. I met the author, Frances Key over a year ago when I participated in a book study of the …

In this interview with Stephen Weber and his partner Katherine Plant, we discuss the accident that led to his life-altering Near-Death Experience. As happens with many Near-Death Experiences, Stephen is a different …

Nicky's publicist reached out to me to interview her for the podcast. When I read the description of her book, I knew it was one I had to read. 

In her book, M.E., Myself & I Nicky chronicles her amazing life from …

I met Sally through Facebook. We have a mutual Facebook friend who communicates with his daughter in spirit via several methods.

Sally always intuitively knew she was cared for. But, about eleven years ago she went …

This interview with David Richman went so well. I can't wait for you to hear it.

An entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and …

Dr. Terri Daniel is a hospice and hospital-trained spiritual care provider and end-of-life educator.  She conducts workshops throughout the U.S. and teaches SPIRITUALITY AND BEREAVEMENT  to chaplaincy students at the …

Carolyn Clapper is among the best mediums in the world. I know many top-notch mediums and when it comes to the level of detail, accuracy, and …

Suzanne Giesemann is a messenger of hope—a mystic, metaphysical teacher, and medium who shares The Awakened Way – a path to knowing Who you are and why you’re here. Whether in her books, her classes, and workshops, her …

Zee's mother passed on after a 7 year battle with cancer. Zee found herself with a grief that was so consuming it ended up manifesting physically in her body.

Zee had to find her own unique way to cope with her grief …

In part 2 of our two-part series, Roland and I discuss what he discovered after his spiritually transformative experience that made him look at …

I met Rosemary when I hosted a panel discussion at the IANDS conference in the summer of 2020. Rosemary was a panelist discussing grief and how we can grow from it.

Rosemary's husband took his life and left a note …

Roland Achenjang is a fascinating young man I met a few weeks ago. Right away I knew I had met a kindred spirit. Roland is a Pharmacist, and has an …

Well, she doesn't really talk to angels. But, I got the Black Crowes song stuck in my head when thinking about this episode. So, there you go!

I sat down for another fascinating hour plus with Kimberly Clark Sharp.  She …

Coronavirus, race relations, the economy, the election... everyone is on edge. Everyone's been impacted. 

During these trying times, there are a few things we need to remember. 

If you'd like to support me financially, …

I met John several months ago when I invited him to appear at a Helping Parents Heal meeting. John told a fascinating tale of a Near-Death Experience …

I've been following Bernardo Kastrup for a few years. He's a brilliant man with PhDs in both computer science and philosophy. His books "Why …

My long time friend, Dr. Mark Pitstick, and I had a wide-ranging chat on the nature of reality, the purpose of life, what awaits us after our …

I met Daniel about a year ago in a group for bereaved parents. Daniel was volunteering his time to help the parents out. I could immediately sense he …

The death of Dr. Wyatt's father prompted her to move from a family practice physician to hospice care. Dr. Wyatt wanted to help others make their transitions. Little did she know that there were valuable life lessons …

Chris Kito, B.S. experienced an NDE at the age of 24 due to an allergic reaction to a food allergy. 

In April of 2012, 22-year-old Chris Kito went …

Lisa Jones had a Shared Death Experience when her husband passed due to cancer. Lisa's intuitive and mediumship abilities were opened up by the experience. She eventually moved to Hawaii, became a medium, started a …

Martha Hunt Handler is an environmentalist, an award-winning author, and the Board President of the Wolf Conservation Center. Martha is author of the …

Miami's Knight is a powerhouse. After her son Ty-Key took his own life with a gun, years after being shot and witnessing the murder of his best friend, Miami dedicated her life to healing herself and others. She is a …

Karen was a physical therapist at Alaska Hospital and Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska in 1982 when she was the 32-year-old mother of a daughter, …

I will be moderating a panel on Grief, Loss and Healing at the 2020 IANDS Conference. The conference will be held live online this year. So, you can attend with no travel expense. If you can't make it live, the video …

David is a near-death experience (NDE)-inspired artist, composer, and author. He wants to use his NDE to make a positive difference in people's lives.

In 2006, he was dragged under a speeding train in a freak accident. …

Kimberly Clark-Sharp is the founder of Seattle IANDS, the author of "After the Light: The Spiritual Path to Purpose, and an eyewitness to one of the most talked-about NDEs ever. She sets the record on this NDE that has …

Michelle Freed is a certified Hypnotherapist and Professional Remote Viewer. She is experienced in operational targets working with detectives to …

Robin Aisha Landsong is a Transformational Speaker, Visual Artist, Medicine Singer and Medical/ Health Intuitive. She had two Near-Death Experiences …

Jonathon Aslay is one of America's leading mid-life dating coaches. His view of life changed and expanded in 2018 with the passing of his 18-year-old …

Robert Perry is one of the most respected teachers of the modern spiritual path A Course in Miracles. 

A Course in Miracles is a course that is intended to be a spiritual path. The material is claimed to be channeled …

This is an expanded version of a talk I gave to Sandra Champlain's Sunday Service on May 17, 2020.

The question of why there are pain and suffering is …

Donna Seebo is an internationally recognized award-winning author/ publisher, keynote speaker, renowned mental practitioner, counselor, teacher, broadcasting personality and host of international talk shows, her …

Rebecca and I discussed how the pain in our youth creates wounds in our "inner child" and we must heal through Self-love. Painful experiences are …

This episode is a two-fer. Judi spends the first hour or so telling us about some very simple techniques we can all use to stay healthy. From these, you can form your own regimen/practice.

Judi then leads us in her …

I was a guest on The Donna Seebo radio program. If you want to hear me interviewed, here is your chance.

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Nancy Van Alphen tells us about her amazing Spiritually Transformative Experiences. The stories are riveting. To get the details behind the stories, purchase her book.

In "Caught Between Heaven & Earth, My Profound …

Sue Pighini is an award-winning author on the subjects of near-death and the wisdom that comes from such experiences. Sue has had 3 near-death events, one as recently as November 2019.

Her passion is helping others …

Tony Woody is a US Navy Chief Petty Officer with 22 years of honorable service as an Instructor Flight Engineer on the P3 Orion aircraft.  In 1982, he had an incredible Spiritually Transformative Experience over the …

I sat down with Mary again to discuss spiritual awakening during a time of crisis. Mary's series of spiritually transformative experiences began at a low point in her life when. It was then that she had her awakening …

We want to know how things are going to be. We want to know things will remain the same. We want a sense of normalcy. The coronavirus has tossed all of that in the air. We suddenly find ourselves in uncharted waters, in …

Ali Norell's 5-month-old daughter passed into Spirit at just 5 months of age. Ali was already a natural born medium. But, after Romy's passing, Ali …

Grief isn't associated only with the loss of a loved one. We grieve many things, the loss of a job, the loss of income, the loss of a relationship.

Globally, we are all experiencing great, sudden, unexpected loss at the …

We should take the threat of Covid-19 very seriously. It has turned our world upside down. We are fearful, for good reason. But, there is a …

I met Kim a couple of years ago on Facebook. At the time, she was working for Snopes, a fact-checking website. Kim joined a group I as in called Afterlife Topics and Metaphysics. Kim was of the opinion that when you …

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing a wave of fear and panic. I believe fear has a place in our life. In this episode, I'll tell you why. Panic never has a place. 

We will get through this together. …

Isabella is an evidential certified Medium, Medical Intuitive, Grief Recovery Specialist, and Remote Viewer. Isabella has committed her life to providing healing and comfort to the bereaved.

She allows herself to be a …

My thoughts on the rapidly spreading Corona virus. Should we panic? What are the lessons we can take from it?

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The mission statement of Helping Parents Heal is: Sharing the Journey from Bereaved to Shining Light Parent. Conrad and Paolo Leslie embody this …

Well, really a night at the theater. But, it doesn't have as much of a ring.

Kayla and I went to see my all-time favorite story and favorite musical, Les Miserables. 30 plus years after my first viewing of it, my …

Marion Dampier-Jeans is a fascinating woman living in England. She hahas Norwegian roots and has studied the "old ways" going back to shamanism in …

Rebecca Austill-Clausen is one of the most enthusiastic, cheerful people I've had the pleasure to interview. Our time together flew by as she shared …

For the last 20 years, Sarah Brassard has been guiding women from a place of struggle in life to one of grace, peace, and ease. She does this through her signature process of self-care.

I was thrilled to learn that …

A common problem I run into with the clients I work with is they feel guilty about the passing of a loved one. There may be circumstances where some guilt can be rationalized. (We can talk about that at another time). …

Ellen Whealton, MA, MT-BC is a board-certified music therapist and energy healer in San Diego California. She has a Masters in Transpersonal Counseling with an emphasis in Music Therapy from Naropa University in …

These are my thoughts on why we have to have Black History Month and why it's important to me. I was in my mid-50s before I truly grasped why Black …

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Lynn and I take a pretty deep dive in this episode. It's not your Reality 101 course. Take what resonates with you and leave what doesn't.

Lynn Russell set out to do some work for Dr. Jeffrey Long, the …

In this eye-opening and maybe controversial conversation, I sit down with accomplished filmmaker, speaker, and author, Jeremiah Camara to discuss his …

It's hard to know where to begin to describe this interview with Raymond. He started out with a warning delivered to him by his clairvoyant mother. Raymond comes from a family of "seers."  Raymond died 10 times in one …

Mary Terhune is a Hay House author of the popular book "Out of the Blue- True Life Experiences of Awakening, Revelation, and Transformation", an …

Twenty years ago today I was getting ready to go to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati to welcome Shayna into our lives. Kayla was excited about being a big sister. We were ready to get this little one here. 

Shayna …

Kat Baillie is an International Evidential Psychic Medium | Clinical Hypnotherapist | Sound Healer | Reiki Master | CBT Psychotherapist. 

Kat experienced a Kundalini awakening after a diving accident. This awakening …

January 2, 2020. The month of January is named for the Greek god Janus who had two faces, one to look backward, the other to look forward.

First, I …

Nell Rose Foreman lost her beautiful 23-year-old son Jack to a horrific 9 month battle with Glioblastoma, an insidious brain cancer that began just …

It's been 1645 days since Shayna passed onto the next world. This is the fifth Christmas without her face lighting up our Christmas morning. It's the first Christmas in 15 years without my beloved dog Zoe. It's the …

Homeostasis is the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological …

I invited Peter back to talk a bit more about his two near death experiences but to also discuss what his NDEs have taught him about the nature of the afterlife versus what many of us were taught the Bible says. Just …

Lee Witting is the host of the NDE Radio program and podcast. Lee had a near death experience at the age of seven years old.

In this episode, we …

Judi Hancox joins me today to discuss grief, trauma, and how we can recover from either or both. Judi is the big sister of Helping Parents Heal Vice President, Irene Vouvalides. When Irene's daughter Carly passed in …

It's just after Thanksgiving, an appropriate time to take a few minutes to give a shout out to my fans. I've been on the air for just about six months and hit some milestones with both the podcast and YouTube.

I want to …

In this episode, Kelvin and I discuss his book "Overcoming the Fear of Death". It's an easy read. I finished it in a day. But, it is a systematic, rational approach to a common fear. Kelvin breaks down our beliefs on …

Marcus is one fascinating guy. I met him on Facebook years ago. Since then, I have heard of his life with spirit. His daughter in spirit, who he …

During the holidays when we are told to feel the most festive, many of us are feeling our worst. Why is that? What can we do about it?

In this bonus …

Kat and I are friends going back a couple of years. We each have a daughter in spirit. Kat is the affiliate leader of the UK Helping Parents Heal …

Diana experienced the death of her spouse at the age of 37, now 17 years ago. 

Her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer and was gone in 111 days. She was left behind with a broken heart and 3 teenage sons who struggled …

This episode is a follow up to a recent episode in which Heidi and I discussed her Near Death Experiences and three lessons she brought back from it. …

Heidi Craig is the mother of three boys, a credit analyst, and an author. In 2004, during the birth of her youngest son, Heidi found herself out of her body and in the presence of "spirit beings." 

Heidi was given three …

As of today, Friday, October 25, 2019, The Forever Angels- Near Death Experiences in Childhood and Their Lifelong Impact, is Dr. Atwater's latest book. Next week that will no longer be true. 

I was fortunate enough to …

This episode is part of the Ask Me Anything series. The question comes from a patron of the show. She asks why her daughter, if she had a choice, chose to remain on the Other Side rather than return to her. The question …

This is part two of at least a three part series with P.M.H. Atwater. If you missed the first episode, we covered her fascinating life before her three NDEs and how that led her to become the foremost researcher and …

Penny and I have been friends for several years. When I met Penny she had an undiagnosed condition that caused her to go into anaphylactic shock periodically. Penny found herself outside of her body, in a void, then in …

I have never had as much fun in an interview as I had with P.M.H. She is full of joy, as you'll see by the first few seconds of the video.

Dr. Atwater …

Joanna is a friend I met in our MasterHeart group, a small group of entrepreneurs who aspire to have authentic, heart driven businesses. Joanna is an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist.

As we talked about what Joanna …

I've known Debra for several months and we've talked a few times. When I heard her book, "Diary of a Death Doula: 25 Lessons the Dying Teach Us About …

Chris Batts had a difficult life from the very beginning. Literally tossed in the trash at six months old, Chris experienced rejection for his entire …

Based on my experiences with dozens of mediums both in having readings and professional relationships, I give my answers to some common questions about mediumship and mediums. 

What can you reasonably expect in a …

Tricia had a Near Death Experience, after an automobile accident, on the operating table. This was her senior year of college. God had a …

I met Lindsay a few weeks ago. A mutual friend introduced us. After talking with her a few minutes I knew I had to have her on the podcast.  Lindsay is the Shining Light mother of two boys in spirit. A year and a half …

Reverend Bill McDonald has led a fascinating life. From early childhood, spanning over six decades, he has had spiritual and out of body experiences. He performed heroics in Vietnam. He has traveled the world having …

Barbara and I had a fascinating conversation about the end of life and how she helps people and their families make that transition. Barbara is a …

Bridgett Tulloh is a life coach, business coach, and the host of the podcast "The Truth About Living". I've known Bridgett for over a year now.  We …

I have known Irene for a couple of years. Irene and I met at a weekend conference. She has become one of our best friends over the course of time. Irene is the Vice President for Helping Parents Heal and the Conference …

What an honor! Wendy Zammit asked me to present my book to the AREI (Afterlife Research & Education Institute) Global Gathering. The topic of the week was to address the question "Does suffering lead to growth?" …

I met Daniel when we were both doing volunteer work for Voice of Our Angels. I hosted a gallery reading he did for those parents. I immediately knew …

Rev. Dr. Terri Daniel and I sat down for a chat about how religion can effectively complicate grief rather than providing relief. Dr. Daniel is a End-of-Life Advisor,  Interfaith Chaplain, and certified in death, dying, …

I get this question often and it breaks my heart every single time. People want to find someone to blame for the death of a loved one. They speculate …

I have heard Ingrid in several interviews before and had the pleasure of having a conversation with her on behalf of Helping Parents Heal. But, I had not read her book "A Brightly Guided Life" until the day before this …

Wow. I am so excited about this episode. Natalie Sudman had an NDE in Iraq in 2007. She died when her vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. Natalie immediately found herself in another "environment" as she describes it. …

Michelle is the Shining Light Parent of Olivia, who made her transition to the spirit world in 2009. Michelle's life of spiritually transformative experiences began with a White Light experience at the age of 12. 

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Dana Stinson-Cumby is the Shining Light Parent of Noah who passed away in September of 2017. In this episode, Dana relates a Near Death Experience that she had early in her life. It's a veridical NDE in that Dana saw …

Everyone tells you that you should meditate. But, you can't stand sitting in silence with your legs crossed. You get bored. Your mind wanders. Are …

I met Daniel when he was volunteering with Voice of Our Angels, a support group for parents who have lost children. I moderated a gallery reading and …

Thanks to everyone who thought of me today and reached out. It's gratifying to know how many remember. Today is Monday, June 24th, the fourth anniversary of Shayna's passing. As I head out for my walk this morning, it's …

Mark Earlix is an internationally known healer, intuitive, author and ordained priest who was born in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 20, Mark was given a profound gift that dramatically transformed his life, and …

Elizabeth Boisson is the founder of Helping Parents Heal, an international organization dedicated to helping parents after the loss of a child. 

Two of Elizabeth's children have transitioned; her daughter, Chelsea, in …

I was thinking about healing. Why do some people receive miraculous healing and others do not? A few days ago a healer spoke to our Helping Parents …

Michelle Clare is a three time Near Death Experiencer, a certified evidential medium, and an intuitive life coach. I met Michele as a test sitter for her mediumship certification.  

In this episode, Michelle shares with …

After the loss of a very close loved one or after a deeply spiritually transformative experience such as an NDE, many people feel an intense longing for Home. If we verbalize this, it can be seen as morose. It's a taboo …

Yes. This is that awkward episode in which your host is the guest. This feels weird because I don’t want to make this podcast all about me. But, I think this episode is necessary. In case you don’t know me, I wanted to …

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