Grief 2 Growth
"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.'
Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as they discuss topics like survival guilt, synchronicities, and the scientific evidence supporting the existence of the afterlife. You'll come away with actionable advice, renewed hope, and the comforting knowledge that love and life are eternal.
One of the most powerful ways we know what awaits us and where we came from is Near Death Experiences. Much of Brian's knowledge is derived from extensive study of this phenomenon, along with interviewing dozens of near death experience experiencers.
Brian knows the soul-crushing weight of loss; his journey began with the sudden passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter, Shayna. It's not an odyssey he would have chosen, but it has been an odyssey that has chosen him to guide others.
Grief 2 Growth is a sanctuary for those grieving, those curious about the beyond, and anyone eager to explore the fuller dimensions of life and death. Each episode delves into topics that matter most—how to cope, grow, and connect with loved ones in the afterlife. If you ask: “Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?” this podcast is for you.
This isn't about forgetting your loss or simply 'moving on'; it's about growing in a new direction that honors your loved ones and your spirit. It’s about finding joy and purpose again.
Grief 2 Growth is more than a podcast; it's a community of souls committed to supporting one another through the darkest valleys and highest peaks of human existence. Listen today and start planting seeds for a brighter, more spiritually connected tomorrow."
Grief 2 Growth
I'll Fly Away
In this episode, I reflect openly about losses in my life. I just lost my mother-in-law Margaret on New Year's Day, two weeks ago on Monday. Tomorrow marks another birthday for my daughter Shayna, who would have turned 24. Nearly nine years after her sudden passing, I still think of Shana daily and carry her vividly in my memory.
I promised not to relegate Shayna to the past - to act as if she’s still very much part of my present and future. And while I’ll always wonder who she might have grown into, I acknowledge the uncertainty inherent in any imagined path or parallel reality.
As I support others in my grief counseling practice, I’m occasionally met with the fear that this painful journey could last years. To them, I explain that grief ebbs and flows over a lifetime - but we grow bigger hearts and minds to carry it. My wounds from Shayna will never fully close, yet mostly, I’ve made peace with that “new normal.”
Lately, I've been exploring revolutionary concepts about existence's transient, dream-like nature through thinkers like physicist Tom Campbell and my new friend, Cailín Callahan. I increasingly see this world as illusory - one ephemeral hologram within an infinite multiverse of possible realities. My dreams have become more lucid, infusing my waking life with surreal qualities.
I find perspective by listening to music that speaks to eternal consciousness growth amid impermanent earthly forms - like the song “The End of the Dream.” Our reality may shift radically, but our inner light endures. And just this morning, Shayna and Margaret gave me a little wink through another song.
What gives you faith when facing loss or uncertainty? Join the conversation at grief2growth.com/community.
I’m Brian Smith - thanks for listening.
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