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Grief 2 Growth

Brian D. Smith
Grief
Healing
Mediumship
Spirituality
Mental Health
Near Death Experiences
Spiritual Growth
Near-Death Experiences
Afterlife
Personal Growth
Forgiveness
Trauma
Resilience
Loss
Suicide
Personal Transformation
Meditation
Dreams
Community Support
Autism

"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 par... more

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What if the people you love aren't as far away as they seem?

For more than two decades, Dr. Irene Blinston has been quietly studying something most psychologists won't touch — an ancient Greek practice called the psychomanteum. 

Grievers sit in a d... more

What happens when the person you've loved since childhood is suddenly gone — and you're left at 29 with three small children and no idea how to be an adult without them?

Courtney Pray Duke doesn't answer that question with easy comfort. She answers ... more

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Something is coming. And if you've been feeling it — that low hum of there's more to this than we've been told — this episode is going to land differently for you.

Rachel Corpus reached out with a message she says she's been receiving her entire lif... more

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What if the people who've spent the most time at the threshold of death have something to teach the rest of us about how to live?

Christa McDonald has spent more than 20 years as a hospice nurse, watching thousands of people take their final breaths... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Pray Duke
Author of And She Got Up
Author, And She Got Up
Episode: How Courtney Pray Duke Was Carried Forward by Faith After Being Widowed at 29 Years Old | EP 487
Rachel Corpus
Channel, medium, teacher
Angel Talk (podcast); Spiritual channels
Episode: The Consciousness Awakening Coming in 2026: A Message from the Angelic Realm | Rachel Corpus EP 486
Christa McDonald
Hospice nurse with 20+ years, founder of GLADD, author and speaker
GLADD (Grieving Loss After Death and Dying)
Episode: What Hospice Nurses Know About Death— With Christa McDonald | EP 485
Dawn Baumann Brunke
Author of Talks with Bob, animal communicator, dream enthusiast
Author; Talks with Bob
Episode: Dawn Brunke's Eight Week Conversation With Her Deceased Husband Bob | EP 484
Kat Baillie
International evidential psychic medium, clinical hypnotherapist, sound healer, Reiki master, CBT psychotherapist
Independent practitioner
Episode: SHOCKING Awakening: How a Diving Accident Changed Kat B's Life and Career!
John Kammer
Founder of Guardian Angels, creator of an AI-driven grief platform
Guardian Angels (AI grief platform)
Episode: Talking to Lost Loved Ones With AI | John Kammer EP 483
Kayse Gehret
Founder of Microdosing for Healing
Microdosing for Healing
Episode: Microdosing for Grief: Heal and Reconnect with Your Loved Ones | Kayse Gehret | EP 482
Amanda Johnson
Intuitive healer and transformational coach; widowed at 27
Independent practitioner
Episode: What You Don't Know About Grief | With Amanda Beth Johnson | EP 481
Fara Gibson
Spiritual messenger and author, medium
Independent author/medium
Episode: Born a Medium: How Fara Gibson Uses Mediumship and Grief Healing to Prove Love Never Dies | EP

Hosts

Brian Smith
Host of Grief 2 Growth; empathy-driven life coach and grief educator
Courtney Pray Duke
Author and speaker featured as a recurring host; discusses faith-based grief perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Thoughtful, relatable, grounded, inspiring

    I have listened to some of these episodes multiple times - there is something about Brian’s energy that makes you feel at home and thirsty for more of his and his guests’ wisdom. Such a gift - highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexPTB
    United States2 months ago
  • All kinds of grieving stories

    Brian does a great job of presenting all kinds of grief stories and experiences. Hearing how others process their grief helps me process mine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaWoolery
    United States3 months ago
  • Truly Insightful

    Brian is a thoughtful, compassionate and insightful host. I gather so much from every one of his interviews. Definitely a worthwhile listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BartonBaenich
    United States4 months ago
  • Beautiful podcast about grief

    Brian is an incredibly insightful host, who gives his guests the space to talk while also sharing his insights. It’s been very comforting to hear other people’s grief stories. Thank you Brian!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah R3
    United States7 months ago
  • Fascinating episode

    I really loved the last episode about why we are really here. What he said about Karma really spoke to my soul and so much about what I was already feeling about my experience in this Earth school. Thank you! 🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lllhhhppp
    United States7 months ago

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The show is described as calming, hopeful, and comforting, with insightful, growth-oriented takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's compassionate interviewing and the wide range of guest expertise.
Episodes help people feel seen and understood during grief and loss.
Listeners appreciate the mixture of personal stories and practical guidance, though some want fewer ad breaks.

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How Courtney Pray Duke Was Carried Forward by Faith After Being Widowed at 29 Years Old | EP 487
Q: How did you eventually open your heart to love again without betraying Andrew's memory?
She describes a process of healing that allowed space for both grief and new love, emphasizing that remarriage can be redemptive and not a betrayal when it honors vows and memory.
How Courtney Pray Duke Was Carried Forward by Faith After Being Widowed at 29 Years Old | EP 487
Q: Can you describe how your faith helped you cope in the early days after Andrew's passing?
Courtney explains she clung to promises in the Bible, prayed for strength for her kids, and felt God near her even in despair, which gradually gave her hope and direction.
What Hospice Nurses Know About Death— With Christa McDonald | EP 485
Q: Can you describe the purpose behind GLADD and how it supports bereaved families?
Christa outlines GLADD as a national online bereavement community with a 24-7 grief coaching hotline and a program of classes designed to help people grieve, connect, and heal, including live events and community support mechanisms.
What Hospice Nurses Know About Death— With Christa McDonald | EP 485
Q: You mentioned you got into hospice work in a way that felt chosen rather than chosen by you. Can you share that origin moment?
Christa describes a lifelong pull toward caregiving that started in childhood, including early experiences with a patient named Lucy and later finding her path through nursing, EMT work, and hospice. The narrative emphasizes a sense of vocation and a calling rather than a planned career.
Microdosing for Grief: Heal and Reconnect with Your Loved Ones | Kayse Gehret | EP 482
Q: How would someone know if they're ready to explore microdosing in the context of grief?
Readiness involves education, building a foundation of healing practices, and assessing whether one can tolerate deeper emotional experiences; if not, start with lifestyle modalities and return when ready to engage with the medicine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grief 2 Growth

What is Grief 2 Growth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A compassionate, spiritually focused show that explores grief, loss, and meaning through a mix of guest perspectives—from survivors and parents to mediums, clinicians, and near-death experiencers. Episodes frequently center on healing through faith, rituals, and community, with practical guidance for navigating grief, maintaining connections with loved ones, and exploring metaphysical questions about life, death, and what may lie beyond. A distinct thread is the integration of empirical insight with experiential spirituality, offering both comfort and actionable steps for listeners on their own journeys from suffering to growth. The format often features personal stories, interviews with experts, and explorations of unconventional tools (me... more

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1. Courtney Pray Duke
2. Rachel Corpus
3. Christa McDonald
4. Dawn Baumann Brunke
5. Kat Baillie
6. John Kammer
7. Kayse Gehret
8. Amanda Johnson

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