Grief 2 Growth examines how the greatest tragedies of life often are opportunities for the most advancement. Planted, not buried is the motto of Grief 2 Growth. Unless a seed is planted, it remains full of unrealized potential. But, once that seed is planted, it can bring forth much fruit. Brian is a grief survivor. After the sudden and tragic passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter in 2015, he became inspired to live his life to the fullest to honor her and make her proud. Grief 2 Growth presents guests who have overcome tragedies and share how they have survived those tragedies. Afterlife experts are often featured. Brian also hosts healers and experts in grief through both education and experience inspire us each to be the best we can be. Brian shares insights he has learned with the hope they will help you on your journey.
What if music could heal your soul? What if a simple breathing technique could bring you deep peace? In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with the incredible Akikazu Nakamura, a world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master. Aki’s journey is remarkable—he left the structured world of quantum chemistry to embrace the boundless power of music, meditation, and the ancient Japanese breathing technique, Missoku.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What is the shakuhachi? The ancient Japanese bamboo flute that transforms sound into meditation
✔️ Missoku breathing explained – An ancient Japanese technique for calm, focus, and mindfulness
✔️ How music connects us to something greater – Beyond entertainment, it’s a spiritual tool
✔️ The transition from science to music – How Aki followed his passion from chemistry to sound
✔️ How Missoku enhances meditation & stress relief – And how you can apply it to your life
Aki has performed at Lincoln Center and the Montreux Jazz Festival, pioneering new methods of circular breathing and blending tradition with innovation. His music and breathwork offer a unique way to find stillness and healing in a chaotic world.
About Akikazu Nakamura:
🌏 Internationally recognized shakuhachi master
🎶 Innovator blending jazz, rock, and traditional Japanese music
📚 Author of Breathing with Missoku
🧘♂️ Expert in ancient Japanese breathing techniques
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Do you ever wonder if you have a guardian angel watching over you? In this episode, Brian Smith sits down with Nancy Yearout—an angel medium, author, and spiritual mentor—to explore the power of angelic guidance, spiritual laws, and how YOU can connect with your angels today.
Nancy shares her journey from real estate broker to spiritual teacher, the profound messages she receives from Archangel Gabriel, and simple ways you can tune into divine wisdom in your own life. If you're seeking clarity, peace, and connection during these challenging times, this conversation is for you.
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In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with David Hulse, a kindred soul whose journey closely mirrors my own—a shift from fear-based religion to love-centered spirituality. As a spiritual guide, teacher, and founder of the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, David has dedicated his life to helping others release limiting beliefs and awaken to a more expansive, compassionate faith.
From his early days in fundamentalist Christianity to discovering the healing power of sound, frequency, and vibration, David’s story is one of transformation, courage, and deep wisdom.
One of the most powerful moments in this episode is David’s first-hand experience helping release Oral Roberts’ son’s spirit—a remarkable insight into how religious beliefs can keep souls earthbound.
Whether you’ve struggled with rigid religious teachings, are questioning your beliefs, or are simply curious about a more loving, inclusive spirituality, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.
What We Discuss in This Episode:
🔥 David’s transformation from fundamentalist Christianity to love-based spirituality
🎶 How sound, frequency, and vibration can be powerful tools for awakening
🤔 The dangers of fear-based religious teachings and how to break free
🌍 The concept of universal reconciliation—does everyone return to God?
📖 How hidden wisdom in the Bible reveals a more inclusive spirituality
🕊️ David’s extraordinary story of releasing Oral Roberts’ son’s spirit
🚪 How to move from religious dogma to a direct experience of the Divine
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In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Jessica Fein, author of Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, and host of I Don’t Know How You Do It. Jessica shares her journey of love, loss, and finding joy amidst heartbreak—especially after losing her beloved daughter, Dahlia, to a rare disease. 💜
✨ In this episode, we explore:
🔹 The inspiration behind Breathtaking and Jessica’s powerful memoir
🔹 Dahlia’s incredible spirit and lessons she taught through her journey
🔹 How humor and hope can exist alongside deep grief
🔹 The concept of ambiguous grief—grieving what is lost before it’s truly gone
🔹 Why vulnerability is a gift that connects us all
Jessica’s story is one of resilience, love, and the power of presence. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward after unimaginable loss, this conversation will leave you with hope and wisdom.
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🕊️ What if you could accompany a loved one partway to heaven? Would it change the way you see life, death, and everything in between? In this unforgettable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sue Pearson shares her shared death experience (SDE) with her father, a moment that completely transformed her understanding of the afterlife.
Sue also opens up about:
✅ The mystical experiences that followed her father’s passing
✅ Her encounters with divine guidance and the signs from loved ones beyond the veil
✅ The true power of forgiveness—and why it’s essential for our healing
✅ How A Course in Miracles shaped her spiritual journey
✅ The biggest question of all: Do we ALL get to heaven?
💡 About Our Guest: Sue Pearson
With over 40 years as a journalist and three Emmy Awards to her name, Sue Pearson has spent her career mastering the art of storytelling. Today, she is the editor of The Story Project for the Circle of Atonement, an organization dedicated to A Course in Miracles. Her book, You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven, chronicles her profound encounters with the spiritual realm and the miracles that continue to unfold in her life.
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📖 Get Her Book: You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven – [Amazon Link]
🌍 Visit Sue’s Website: [Website Link]
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In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith is joined by filmmaker Max Rissman, whose debut feature film, Upon Waking, takes viewers on an emotional journey through near-death and shared-death experiences. The film explores themes of forgiveness, family dynamics, and the transformative power of love and healing. Max opens up about his creative process, the challenges of making an independent film, and how spirituality plays a pivotal role in his storytelling.
If you’ve ever wondered about the spiritual side of filmmaking, the role of intuition in creativity, or how art can be a path to healing, this conversation is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
About Max Rissman:
Max Rissman is an NYU-trained filmmaker dedicated to creating emotionally resonant stories about the human condition. His debut feature film, Upon Waking, is a powerful exploration of loss, transformation, and self-acceptance. Releasing on Valentine’s Day, the film will be available on Amazon Prime, Fandango, and Hoopla.
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What if the afterlife isn’t a mystery, but a space we can explore to find healing, clarity, and purpose? In this transformative episode, host Brian Smith welcomes Regan Forston, clinical hypnotherapist and former board member of the Michael Newton Institute. Regan has guided hundreds of clients through life-between-lives sessions, offering profound insights into the afterlife, reincarnation, and our soul’s purpose.
Together, they discuss the groundbreaking work of Dr. Michael Newton, the healing power of hypnosis, and Regan’s own life-changing experiences, including his three hours and 33 minutes in heaven. Regan also shares actionable steps to help you connect with your higher self, stay grounded, and live intentionally.
What We Cover in This Episode
💫 What Is Life Between Lives?: Understand the process of connecting with the afterlife and uncovering your soul’s purpose.
🌟 Healing Through Hypnosis: Learn how hypnosis can help resolve emotional trauma, address physical ailments, and reconnect you with loved ones who’ve passed.
📖 Regan’s Journey to the Afterlife: Hear Regan’s incredible story of visiting the afterlife and meeting his council of elders.
✨ Reincarnation & Soul Growth: Discover why we come back to Earth and what lessons we’re here to learn.
❤️ Practical Spirituality: Regan shares simple practices like meditation, acts of kindness, and grounding to help you stay connected to the Divine.
🌈 Facing Fear and Finding Forgiveness: The power of confronting past-life experiences and healing emotional wounds.
About Regan Forston
Regan Forston is a clinical hypnotherapist and spiritual explorer certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) through Dolores Cannon’s school. He is a former board member of the Michael Newton Institute, where he has contributed to the understanding of life between lives. Regan is also the author of Three Hours, 33 Minutes in Heaven and Reincarnation is Real.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📚 Three Hours, 33 Minutes in Heaven – Get the Book on Amazon
📖 Journey of Souls by Michael Newton – Learn more about the afterlife.
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In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith is joined by the remarkable Mary D’Agostino, a professional intuitive, spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and author. Mary shares her personal journey through love, loss, and spiritual awakening following the passing of her beloved son, Brandon. From profound visions to a shared death experience, Mary provides insight into how grief can be a catalyst for growth and transformation.
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Mary D’Agostino
Mary is the founder of Heart of Gaia Creative Healing Arts, where she offers intuitive readings, soul coaching, mediumship, astrology, and Reiki healing. She is also the author of 111 Days of Divine Intervention: A Mother’s Healing Journey. Through her foundation, Brandon’s Angels, she provides comfort and guidance to grieving families.
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In this profound and heartfelt episode, Brian Smith welcomes Eileen Santos Rosete—author, grief educator, and certified postpartum doula—whose groundbreaking work is changing the way we view and support those navigating pregnancy and infant loss.
Eileen shares her deeply personal journey of loss and healing, offering insights into the physical and emotional realities of postpartum after pregnancy loss. Through her holistic approach, Eileen highlights the transformative power of embodiment, self-tending practices, and cultural reverence in the grieving process.
Eileen's new book, To Tend and To Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss, provides tools, rituals, and guidance to help those carrying invisible grief feel seen, heard, and supported.
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In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith and Dr. Susan Plunket explore the fascinating world of Jungian psychology and the paranormal. Together, they explore the mysteries of consciousness, life between lives, and transcendent experiences that reveal the profound truth of our infinite nature.
Dr. Plunkett, a renowned Jungian psychologist and author, shares her incredible journey into understanding psychic phenomena, astral projection, and how to integrate mystical experiences into our everyday lives. Whether you’re curious about the afterlife, searching for meaning, or intrigued by the paranormal, this episode will inspire and enlighten you.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Susan Plunket is a Jungian psychologist, author, and guide to transcendent experiences with over 40 years of experience in private practice. Her work blends Jungian psychology, alchemical wholeness, and mystical insights to help individuals awaken to their authentic, infinite nature.
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Brian Smith is the host of Grief 2 Growth, a podcast dedicated to exploring life, death, and the spaces in between. Brian provides insights and tools to help listeners navigate life’s challenges and awaken to their purpose.
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In this episode, recorded during the "untimed" week between Christmas and New Year, I share personal stories and insights about the evolving nature of the holidays, the quiet joy of simpler traditions, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go.
From the magic of Christmas mornings with young children to the calm solitude of preparing a holiday brunch, I explore how life’s rhythms shift over time. I also delve into the questions many of us ponder as a new year approaches: What do we want to carry forward, and what do we need to release?
Join me for a heartfelt discussion about finding gratitude in life’s changes, embracing new rhythms, and looking ahead to the possibilities of the year to come. Whether you’re reflecting on the past, savoring the present, or planning for the future, this episode offers encouragement and perspective for your journey.
Keywords: Holidays, Reflection, Gratitude, Life Changes, New Year, Letting Go, Quiet Joy
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