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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 alo…
1 year, 5 months 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 li…
1 year, 7 months 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 e…
1 year, 7 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,…
1 year, 7 months 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 ca…
1 year, 8 months 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 liste…
1 year, 8 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 los…
1 year, 8 months ago
Beyond Platitudes: Erin Blechman Talks Candidly About Suicide Loss and Supporting Grievers
Season 3 Episode 56
In this deeply moving episode, grief educator Erin Blechman opens up about her profound journey through loss after the death of her son, Max. Erin in…
1 year, 8 months ago
LIFE SHIFT: Matt Gilhooly on grieving loved ones, pet loss, and healing through storytelling
Season 3 Episode 55
In remembrance of the goodest boy, Mikey.
Matt Gilhooly shares his profound journey through grief, beginning with the sudden loss of his mother at a y…
1 year, 9 months ago
Rebecca Feinglos on Loss, Grieve Leave, and Creating Grief-Informed Spaces
Season 3 Episode 54
Host, Nina Rodriguez, sits down with Rebecca Feinglos, a certified grief support specialist and founder of Grieve Leave, to explore her profound jour…
1 year, 9 months ago