Podcast Episodes

Lifebooks.io: Matt Jacobson on losing his father, and the future of preserving memories and legacies

Season 4 Episode 66

How can we ensure that the legacies of our loved ones are not forgotten?

In this episode, I speak with Matt Jacobson, a young entrepreneur whose father passed away unexpectedly, leaving a void in his …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Liminality of Grief: Embracing who you are becoming

Season 4 Episode 65

This is the threshold of grief—we’re no longer the person we were before loss, and we haven’t yet discovered who we’re evolving into. So how can we stay true to ourselves as we get to know who we are…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Grief Girlie: Shea Wingate on Compounded Grief, Myth Busting, and Making Room for Joy

Season 4 Episode 64

Have you ever felt like you're grieving "wrong"? Is there a "right" way to grieve?

In this episode of the Grief and Light podcast, host Nina Rodriguez talks with licensed therapist and grief coach, Sh…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Showing Up Meaningfully in 2025: Evolving from "Me" to "We"

Season 4 Episode 63

2025: It's a year of big changes, big feelings, and maybe even a little bit of big grief.  Feeling a little lost in the chaos of 2025? You're not alone. 

On this episode of Grief and Light, host Nina …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Embracing the "New You" After Loss: Reflections of 2024 and Hope for 2025

Season 3 Episode 62

In this reflective episode of Grief and Light, Nina Rodriguez delves into the process of embracing a new sense of self after experiencing loss and life-altering change, offering insights and encourag…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

"Griefmas" & Griefy Holidays: Your Survival Guide for When Life Doesn't Feel Merry or Bright

Season 3 Episode 61

In this episode of the Grief and Light podcast, host Nina Rodriguez discusses the complexities of experiencing grief during the holiday season. She emphasizes the normalization of grief, especially d…

Published on 9 months ago

'Grief 2 Growth': Brian D. Smith on Signs, Synchronicities, and Making Meaning after Child Loss

Season 3 Episode 60

In this episode, host Nina Rodriguez engages in a heartfelt conversation with Brian D. Smith, a certified grief educator, life purpose coach, author, speaker, and host of the Grief2Growth Podcast. Th…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Finding Pockets of Sunshine: Dr. Monica Krishnan on Grief, Mental Health and Healing

Season 3 Episode 59

In this conversation, Dr. Monica Krishnan shares her profound journey through grief, self-discovery, and healing after losing her husband to brain cancer. She discusses her experiences with high-func…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Impacted Survivors: Navigating Grief and Stigma After Murder-Suicide Loss

Season 3 Episode 58

This episode addresses the complex and sensitive topic of murder-suicide and its profound impact on survivors, which may be activating for some listeners. We aim to approach these topics with care an…

Published on 10 months ago

Embracing what is with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Season 3 Episode 57

In this heartfelt conversation, award-winning poet and author, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, shares her journey of navigating grief after the sudden loss of her son, Finn, in 2021, followed by the loss …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago