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Grief 2 Growth

Grief 2 Growth

Written by: Brian D. Smith
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"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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  • Grief and Longing: Is Your Pain Trying to Transform You? with Chris Sansone | EP 513

    Grief and Longing: Is Your Pain Trying to Transform You? with Chris Sansone | EP 513
    Nov 11 2026
    Grief and Longing: Why Your Loss May Be a Sacred Signal with Chris SansoneWhat if the ache you feel after loss is a signal from your soul, one asking you to listen instead of fix?In this episode, I sit down with author and spiritual coach Chris Sansone to explore grief and longing. Chris shares how he began writing his book in the winter of COVID, just after his father passed and while his mother was in hospice. You'll hear how a medium's guidance, a late-night poem, and eight tablets of handwriting became Longing: A Pilgrimage to Your Quiet Power Within.Together we talk about what Chris calls "sacred calamities," the moments that shake us to our foundations, and how to tell the difference between pain that simply wounds and pain that is trying to transform you. We also explore why you can't bypass the hard parts of grief, why pushback on "silver linings" is natural, and why you won't go back to who you were (and may not want to).We also go into past life regression: what a session looks like, why you stay in control the whole time, and how it can bring peace to unresolved grief, fear, and unfinished business. Chris closes with a simple first step anyone can take to begin listening to their own longing.In this episode, you'll hear:Why longing gets loudest in grief when everything familiar has fallen awayHow Chris wrote his book while grieving both of his parentsWhy spirit sometimes comes through a medium with a playful puzzle instead of a nameWhat "sacred calamity" means, and why it never means bypassing the painWhy Chris calls grief a pilgrimage and not just a journeyWhat Hoffman Institute retreats taught Chris about the deeper yearning in every personHow past life regression works and why people keep control throughoutHow knowing that life continues can bring lightness to grief without taking away the sadnessA simple first step toward your own longing: 5 to 15 minutes of stillness a dayAbout Chris SansoneChris Sansone is an author, spiritual coach, and teacher with a PhD in human development, coaching certification through the Coactive Training Institute, training in trauma response, and certification in past life regression therapy. Through his practice, Live Life Soul, based in Boulder, Colorado, he walks alongside people in life-defining seasons of change, helping them uncover what's beneath the noise of daily life, heal old wounds, and reconnect with their sense of purpose.Connect with ChrisWebsite: https://livelifesoul.com Book: Longing: A Pilgrimage to Your Quiet Power Within, available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and wherever books are sold. You can also ask your local bookstore to order it.Take it with youWhat resonated with you in this conversation? Is there a longing you've been trying to fix that you might try listening to instead? Share your thoughts in the comments of the companion article, where you can connect with me and with other listeners: https://grief2growth.substack.comIf this episode touched you, please share it with someone who is grieving. You never know who needs to hear it today.Let's ConnectAll my links: https://pages.grief2growth.com/profile Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grief2growth Tip jar: https://www.grief2growth.com/tipjar Email list: https://pages.grief2growth.com/join-the-club Free consult: https://grief2growth.as.me/30-minute-consultYou've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back. I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.https://grief2g Want to go deeper? My Substack is where I share solo essays on grief, consciousness, and continuing bonds — thoughts that don't always make it into the podcast. It's also home to a community of listeners who get it, because they're living it too. Free to subscribe. Find it at substack.com/grief2growth. I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessonsSupport the show🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join me on Substack- connect with others and me 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Can AI Become Conscious? What Does That Mean About Your Soul? - with Bruce D. Randall | EP 511

    Can AI Become Conscious? What Does That Mean About Your Soul? - with Bruce D. Randall | EP 511
    Oct 27 2026
    Can AI become conscious? And what does that question reveal about you?In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with Bruce Randall, a Reiki master and author who spent 25 years leading cloud and AI transformation at companies like Oracle and AT&T. Bruce has lived in both worlds, the boardroom and the meditation cushion, and he brings both to a conversation about what happens where artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the human soul meet.You’ll hear why grief belongs in a conversation about technology, how Bruce’s own losses in 2020 changed him, and why he believes the more you expand your consciousness, the more you stay human as the world speeds up. If you’ve ever felt a flicker of unease about where all of this is headed, this conversation will meet you right there.🎧 What You’ll Hear✨ How Bruce defines consciousness, and why he believes you can develop yours✨ What AI really is, how it works through probabilities, and why it can sound like it understands you when it doesn’t✨ The Chinese room thought experiment and why AI hallucinations matter✨ How Neuralink is bringing humans and technology together, and the questions it raises✨ Why intuition, the soul, and life beyond biology set you apart from any machine✨ Free will, life guardrails, and the idea that we choose our lessons before we arrive✨ Who is in charge of AI ethics, and the paperclip problem✨ Consciousness as a field, and why unexplainable healing keeps challenging old paradigms✨ How to prepare for the AI future, including the jobs and skills that will matter👤 About Bruce RandallBruce Randall is an author, Reiki master, and technology leader who spent 25 years guiding cloud and AI transformation at companies including Oracle and AT&T. After a season of profound loss, he deepened his meditation and inner work, studied data science at MIT, and began writing about how we bridge AI and human consciousness. His books include The AI Human Paradox, The Quantum Human Paradox, The QAI Human Paradox, and The End of Smart.🔗 Connect with BruceWebsite and white papers on consciousness, AI, and quantum (under the Insights tab): brucedrandall.aiBooks: Find them on Amazon under Bruce D. Randall💬 Join the ConversationI’d love to hear from you.What resonated with you most in this conversation?Have you ever known something you couldn’t explain, a feeling or an intuition that turned out to be right?Where do you see the line between enhancing yourself with technology and losing yourself?Head to grief2growth.substack.com to read the companion article, leave a comment, and connect with me and other listeners.💜 If this episode meant something to you, share it with someone who has been wondering about the same questions. Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth so you never miss a conversation.You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back. I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.https://grief2g Want to go deeper? My Substack is where I share solo essays on grief, consciousness, and continuing bonds — thoughts that don't always make it into the podcast. It's also home to a community of listeners who get it, because they're living it too. Free to subscribe. Find it at substack.com/grief2growth. I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessonsSupport the show🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join me on Substack- connect with others and me 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support
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    59 mins
  • Overcoming Fear of Death: What a Sphere of Light Taught Kara Goodwin | EP 511

    Overcoming Fear of Death: What a Sphere of Light Taught Kara Goodwin | EP 511
    Oct 20 2026


    What if your fear of death isn't something to hide or manage, but something pointing you toward a bigger truth? 🌱

    After the loss of her sister-in-law Michelle, followed by a wave of heartbreak that kept arriving, Kara Goodwin turned to meditation just to get through each day. What she found changed how she sees life, death, and the light within her.

    In this conversation, Kara shares how grief cracked her open, how a lifelong fear of death became the hidden engine behind her spiritual curiosity, and the experiences that sound remarkably like near-death experiences, even though she never left her body behind. If you've ever had a moment of light or knowing that didn't fit in the "inbox," you'll feel right at home.

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    ✨ How a season of loss led Kara to meditation, and how meditation led her back to God
    ✨ Why a healer in Assisi told her she wasn't praying, and what changed after that
    ✨ What Kara experienced in the hypnagogic state, the space between awake and asleep
    ✨ How a planet-sized sphere of light and a tiny pinpoint of light showed her how we create our reality
    ✨ Why sharing sacred, unexplainable experiences gives other people permission to share theirs

    About Kara Goodwin

    Kara Goodwin is the host of the Soul Elevation Podcast, a certified meditation teacher, a Reiki master, and the author of Your Authentic Awakening: A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living. She has spent years learning to sit with fear instead of running from it, and she writes and speaks about the everyday practice of spiritual living.

    Connect with Kara

    🌐 Website: https://www.karagoodwin.com/
    ▶️ Soul Elevation Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soulelevationpodcast

    Join the conversation

    What resonated with you in Kara's story? Have you had an experience of light or knowing that you couldn't quite explain? Has your own fear of death ever turned out to be a doorway?

    Read the companion article and share your thoughts with me and other listeners at grief2growth.substack.com

    If this episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it today. 💜

    If you are struggling after a loss, you don't have to carry it alone. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 at any time.

    You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.

    Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back.

    I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.

    All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.

    https://grief2g

    Want to go deeper? My Substack is where I share solo essays on grief, consciousness, and continuing bonds — thoughts that don't always make it into the podcast. It's also home to a community of listeners who get it, because they're living it too. Free to subscribe. Find it at substack.com/grief2growth.

    I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.

    https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons

    Support the show

    🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join me on Substack- connect with others and me
    👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
    📰 Get A Free Gift
    📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
    📈 Leave A Review

    Thanks so much for your support
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