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GRIEF AND LIGHT

Nina Rodriguez
Grief
Mental Health
Loss
End-Of-Life Planning
Time
Death
Wills
Advanced Directives
Death Doula
Self-Compassion
Mindfulness
Family Dynamics
Legacy Planning
Grief Management
Digital Assets
Anticipatory Grief
Memorialization
Community Support
Authentic Movement
Grieving

This space was created for you by someone who gets it – your grief, your foundation-shattering reality, and the question of what the heck do we do with the shattered pieces of life and loss around us.It’s also for the listener who wants to better understand their grieving person, and perhaps wants to learn how to help.Now in its fourth season, the Grief and Light podcast features both solo episode... more

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Latest Episodes

Paula went into "the void," and returned with a question that changed her life: What if grief is actually the highest form of intelligence?

In this episode of Grief and Light, I sit down with trauma and grief therapist and artist, Paula Gasparini-Sa... more

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What if grief wasn't something to survive, but something to move through with presence, ritual, and the full weight of your body?

In this episode, Nina Rodriguez sits down with Sundari Malcolm, a birth, grief, and death doula, yoga and breathwork te... more

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Before he passed, Estrella's father left her a message worth more than billions:

✨ "I hope a million angels look after you." ✨

Those seven words changed everything.

They carried her through grief. They inspired her to travel to over 50 countries. ... more

In this deeply personal reflection, Nina Rodriguez shares her experience with the profound grief and loss of her only sibling, and the realization that the family tree may end with her.

This emotional healing journey is further explored through her... more

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Co-lead with Daniel in Broreavement; helps carry the mission forward
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Amanda Nicol
Jewelry designer, founder of Jewelry One of a Kind
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Episode: Jewelry As a Voice: Empowering Survivors and Economic Resilience with Amanda Nicol
Chelsea Ohlemiller
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Susie Stonefield
Transformational creativity and grief coach, art journaling educator
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Carl Manlan
A development practitioner and author of the poetry book "I Can Breathe"
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Charlene Lam
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Episode: Curating Grief: Charlene Lam on Choosing What to Keep vs Release After Loss
Bianca Alba
Founder of This Latina Travels, first-gen Latina traveler and advocate
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Host

Nina Rodriguez
Host who shares her personal grief journey as a bereaved sister and facilitates open conversations about loss, healing, and community support.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • A real resource for grievers

    In a sea of grief podcasts, Grief and Light stands out. Nina is a skilled and compassionate host, effortlessly weaving together guest interviews, her personal experience of losing her brother Yosef, and grief education.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charclam
    United States4 months ago
  • A Support I Never Expected

    Nina’s words have helped me through many moments when I’m not quite sure how I would have navigated through. I’ve listened to the “Griefmas” and Griefy Holidays episode quite a few times. Just finished it again right now. I’m missing my dad so much that it hurts and hearing that every single emotion I am feeling (bc there are MANY running the gamut! lol) is normal, is one less brick to worry about right now, as she has taught me. I have many bricks to deal with and build and this is one I can la... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missy1024
    United States4 months ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Give this a listen if you’re going through grief or know someone who is. What a wonderful space to feel understood, seen, and supported. Thank you Nina for the work you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Janice Castro
    United States7 months ago
  • An important subject covered by someone who knows…

    Nina understands loss and does a wonderful job of making her guests feel welcome and allowing them to tell their stories. Listeners of the podcast will come other know that none of us walks this journey alone and encouraged to continue in their healing process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianWestChest
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nina knows her grief

    The first time I heard this Podcast, I felt so seen (and heard) because Nina provided a space for people to share openly about their grief particularly with sibling loss. She also has a unique and qualified talent for deep understanding and the power to help heal. Highly recommend for any griever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mick Jay LA
    United Statesa year ago

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> Listeners feel understood, seen, and supported as they navigate their own grief journeys through her narratives.
> The podcast is praised for providing a space free of toxic positivity, focusing instead on authentic conversations around loss.
> The open, empathetic approach makes listeners feel less alone and honors their pain while also offering hope for healing.
> Nina is a skilled and compassionate host, effortlessly weaving together guest interviews, her personal experience, and grief education.

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Q: What role has faith played in navigating grief and building the business?
Faith provided a framework for purpose, resilience, and serving others; it helped her turn grief into a guiding light and a call to help others through the platform and content.
The final "goodbye": Estrella Quiroz on losing her father & co-founding Last Farewells
Q: How does Last Farewells address the emotional gap in traditional end-of-life planning?
By offering last messages, memorial pages, and multimedia memories that can be scheduled and updated, the platform gives grievers agency and a tangible way to preserve voices and memories.
The final "goodbye": Estrella Quiroz on losing her father & co-founding Last Farewells
Q: What was the moment you realized the voicemail from your dad could redefine your life path?
The voicemail reminded her that love endures and that gifts can come from loss, pushing her to pivot from a travel-focused career to building an inclusive end-of-life planning platform.
Jewelry As a Voice: Empowering Survivors and Economic Resilience with Amanda Nicol
Q: What role do partnerships (e.g., Lotus House, libraries, hotels) play in your mission?
Partnerships expand access to workshops, creating paid experiences that engage communities, provide employment, and help scale impact beyond a single shop.
Jewelry As a Voice: Empowering Survivors and Economic Resilience with Amanda Nicol
Q: How do your pieces carry survivors' stories into the marketplace?
Each piece is linked to a survivor's story or a femicide case, with diverse colors and stones making each item unique, while funding living wages that empower women to rebuild their lives.

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This podcast provides a deeply personal exploration of grief, loss, and healing, fueled by the host's own experiences as a bereaved sister. Through a mix of solo episodes and interviews with guest experts, authors, and others who have traversed similar journeys, discussions encompass the multifaceted nature of grief, including its emotional and psychological impacts. The content invites listeners to cultivate an understanding of their own grief or the grief of loved ones, fostering community and support while offering insights and actionable takeaways. With a focus on authenticity, the episodes aim to transform grief into a pathway for meaning and joy, making it a valuable resource for anyone navigating their own experience of loss.

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1. Daniel Ratchford
2. Quaheem Brooks
3. Thomas Guerra
4. Amanda Nicol
5. Chelsea Ohlemiller
6. Susie Stonefield
7. Carl Manlan
8. Charlene Lam

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