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."
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Carrying the Tiger: A Love Story in the Face of Terminal Illness- Tony Stewart | EP 441
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What does it mean to love someone through the end of their life? How do we hold joy and heartbreak at the same time?
In this profoundly moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith speaks with Tony Stewart, author of Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving. Tony shares the intimate journey he and his wife Lynn traveled after her diagnosis with incurable lung cancer.
Together, they navigated six years of life lived fully in the shadow of death—a journey filled with courage, creativity, and deep connection.
This episode will move your heart, shift your perspective on illness and loss, and help you see grief as something that can deepen our capacity for love.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How a Tai Chi metaphor helped inspire the title Carrying the Tiger 🐅
- What it’s really like to care for a partner with terminal illness 💔
- Why Tony says those final years were the most beautiful of their relationship
- The emotional impact on caregivers—grief, guilt, and growth 💬
- How Tony gave himself permission to love again while holding Lynn in his heart 💞
🔗 Connect with Tony Stewart:
- 🌐 Website: tonystewartauthor.com
- 📘 Book: Carrying the Tiger — Available in [Print, eBook, and Audiobook (narrated by Tony)]
- 📥 Email Tony: tony@tonystewartauthor.com
🧠 Favorite Quotes
"I thought I had been buried. But maybe, like a seed, I’d been planted."
— Brian D. Smith“We said ‘I love you’ more in one night than in 30 years of marriage.”
— Tony S
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- Guided Meditations
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Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store
Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.
🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work.
What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?
Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.
Register now at Conference.IANDS.org
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