GRIEF AND LIGHT

This episode features Amanda Nicol discussing how her jewelry brand empowers survivors of intimate partner violence through creative work, economic resilience, and reclaiming personal narratives.

This episode explores how creativity and art can be powerful tools for healing grief and facilitating personal transformation, featuring an interview with transformational creativity and grief coach Susie Stonefield.

This episode explores healing from father wounds and inherited masculine expectations through Mike de la Rocha's personal journey and his book 'Sacred Lessons, Teaching My Father How to Love'.

This episode features an interview with Tyreek Rashad about how he channels grief from losing family members into poetry, music, and art to find meaning and healing.

This episode explores how solo travel helped a Latina woman navigate grief and find herself again after loss, featuring an interview with Bianca Alba.

This episode features poet and therapist Sara Rian discussing how she uses poetry to process grief and heal after losing her mother to suicide.

This episode features a guided meditation by Hannah Castillo designed to help listeners honor their grief with self-compassion and acceptance.

This episode explores the distinction between grief as a response to loss and grieving as the process of integrating that loss into life, offering a perspective shift for navigating difficult emotions.

This episode explores grief as a normal response to loss, featuring insights from Lisa Keefauver's book 'Grief is a Sneaky Bitch' to help listeners navigate their unique grieving processes.

This episode features an interview with Carl Manlan about his personal journey through grief, his new book of poetry, and how resilience and emotional awareness shape meaningful leadership.

Estrella Quiroz shares how her father's final voicemail message inspired her to live fully and co-found Last Farewells to help others leave meaningful last words.

The host shares her personal experience of grappling with the end of her family line after her brother's death, exploring themes of grief, legacy, and identity as a childless woman.

This episode introduces BroReavement, an organization providing grief support for men and boys of color, featuring founder Daniel Radgford and Quaheem Brooks discussing its origins and mission.

This episode features a conversation with Tomas Guerra, CEO of F-Fentanyl, discussing harm reduction strategies, overdose prevention, and supporting recovery since their last interview three years ago.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews Shea Wingate, a therapist and grief coach, to explore myths about grieving, the difference between moving on and moving forward, and how to navigate compounded loss based on Shea's personal experiences.

Host Nina Rodriguez announces her podcast's award win from Women Who Podcast Magazine, shares her recent move and personal grief journey, and introduces a conversation with Kathy Barron about grief and life transitions.

This episode features an interview with Kim Burditt Barlett, who shares her personal journey of grief and post-traumatic growth after her brother's suicide, and discusses how digital data is transforming suicide prevention efforts.

This episode explores grief through Paula Sager's personal story of losing her father, her use of Authentic Movement, and writing her book The Watch.

This episode explores how journaling helped Shawn Dinneen process grief after losing her fiancé to addiction, leading her to create journals and a storytelling series to help others find purpose in pain.

This episode explores sibling loss and disenfranchised grief through an interview with psychologist Dr.

This episode explores grief through the metaphor of the fire horse, discussing how to navigate loss by embracing its uncontrollable, powerful nature during the energetically charged year of the fire horse.

This solo episode reflects on how grief and hope intertwine in uncertain times, emphasizing art and human connection as ways to stay resilient.

This episode explores how to thoughtfully select and preserve meaningful belongings after losing a loved one, featuring grief coach Charlene Lam's 10-object method for curating grief.

This episode explores the grief and challenges parents face when raising a special needs child, contrasting imagined futures with reality and emphasizing the process of surrender and finding hope.

Host Nina Rodriguez celebrates the 100th episode of her grief-focused podcast by sharing a feed swap interview where she discusses navigating life shifts and the unexpected connections formed through her work.

This solo episode explores the grief of uncertainty in modern times, discussing how to navigate emotional unease and find grounding when facing unknown futures.

This episode explores why adults need wills and end-of-life planning through an interview with death doula Marni Blank, focusing on practical and emotional preparation for death.

This episode explores how to advocate for oneself while grieving at work and how compassionate leadership can create more supportive workplaces, featuring the co-founders of Bloomwell Partners.

A mother shares her emotional journey of caring for her severely disabled daughter Louisa, navigating grief, medical challenges, and the harsh realities of progressive conditions like cerebral palsy.

This episode features Brian and Danielle DeCobo discussing their experience losing their son Ethan to a rare genetic disorder and their ongoing fight to save their other son Liam through their foundation.

This episode explores how to show up meaningfully in 2025 by shifting from individual focus to collective support, addressing grief and stress amid unprecedented societal and environmental changes.

Three grief-focused podcasters share personal experiences and professional insights on navigating grief during the holidays in a collaborative roundtable episode for Grief Awareness Week.

This episode explores how to carry a mother's legacy after her death, featuring an interview with author Chelsea Ohlemiller about grief, health anxiety, and personal healing.

This episode features an interview with Michelle Cove about creating grief-smart culture and supporting grieving children and teens through platforms like Grief Sucks and Experience Camps.

This episode features an interview with Reshma Kearney about navigating grief after losing her husband to suicide while parenting three children, focusing on mindfulness and healing practices.

This episode features Matt Jacobson discussing how he created Lifebooks, a platform for preserving family memories and legacies, inspired by the loss of his father.

This episode features a roundtable discussion with grief professionals exploring how loss impacts family dynamics and community, especially during the holiday season.

This episode explores how mediumship can help people heal from grief by connecting with loved ones who have passed away, featuring an interview with psychic medium Karen Docherty.

This episode features Liz Quinn discussing her journey through motherhood after experiencing the loss of her firstborn daughter and miscarriages, exploring grief, healing, and finding connection.

This episode features an interview with Nico Slate about his memoir exploring sibling loss, grief, and racial identity within a multi-ethnic family.

This episode features filmmaker Ben Foreman discussing how he processed his brother Sam's sudden death in 2022 through creating a film about motorcycle therapy and finding healing in art, nature, and adventure.

This episode features an interview with Robb Pollard, founder of Walk With Me Brother, discussing his journey with bipolar disorder and his upcoming 3,600-mile walk across America to raise awareness about men's mental health and break the stigma around vulnerability.

This episode explores organ donation through the lens of grief, child loss, and legacy with guest Maryam De Groef, discussing the emotional and practical aspects of giving life to others after personal tragedy.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews Kathy Barron, founder of Women Who Podcast Magazine, about grief, creativity, and building a community to amplify women's voices in podcasting.

This episode features an interview with pet loss grief specialist Grant Hazel about the profound emotional impact of losing a beloved animal companion and the societal challenges of disenfranchised grief.

This episode features filmmaker Michael Flores discussing his debut film 'Dogs on the Sendero', which explores themes of grief, healing, empathy, and trauma through the story of a grieving teacher on a road trip with his dog.

This episode explores the concept of liminality in grief, discussing how loss thrusts individuals into a state of becoming between past and future selves.

The host shares her personal experience of taking a 'pause week' to cope with grief and overwhelm, offering insights into the importance of rest and disconnecting from stressors.

This episode features Tina Fornwald, a retired chief warrant officer and empowerment coach, sharing her story of surviving breast cancer and then losing her husband Mark after 32 years.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews Sundari Malcolm, a grief and death doula, about the physical and spiritual dimensions of grief and how to move through loss with presence and embodied awareness.

A podcast about navigating life after loss, featuring personal reflections and interviews to help listeners integrate grief and find hope.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews Danielle Catherine about her grief journey following her brother's suicide and her work as a women's health mentor.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews grief coach Melinda Chinen about navigating loss and finding light after tragedy.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews Amanda McCoy Flanagan about her memoir on love, loss, addiction, recovery, and spiritual transformation.

Host Nina Rodriguez interviews Dominique Rice about her experience with stillbirth and navigating life after loss.