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Have you been told to suppress your emotions or "rise above" your feelings to achieve peace or spiritual growth? What if that’s the most dangerous lie you’ve ever believed?

In this episode, we uncover the truth: your emotions are not your enemies. They are the sacred language of your soul, guiding you to deeper understanding and growth. Drawing on the profound teachings of Seth through Jane Roberts, we explore how embracing your emotions can unlock spiritual wisdom and psychological balance.

We also take a closer look at Star Trek’s iconic Spock-Kirk dynamic to reveal the beauty of balancing logic and emotion. Plus, we discuss how emotional bypassing can lead to conflict in relationships and offer insights for building harmony when partners approach emotions differently.

You’ll leave with actionable tips to embrace your emotions and transform them into powerful tools for connection and growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why suppressing your emotions could be holding you back.
• How your emotions are a direct path to spiritual and psychological wisdom.
• Lessons from Star Trek: Spock, Kirk, and the balance between reason and feeling.
• How emotional bypassing creates tension in relationships—and how to heal it.
• Simple practices to embrace your emotions and live authentically.

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• Connect with me: Website | Community Circle
• Join the Conversation: What role do emotions play in your life? Share your thoughts!
• Free Resources: Download my free guides to navigate grief and growth.

Stop believing the lie. Embrace your emotions. Start thriving. Listen now!

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In this powerful episode, Brian Smith welcomes internationally renowned musician, author, and sound healer Jeralyn Glass, who shares her deeply moving story of loss, healing, and transformation. After the sudden passing of her only child, Dylan, Jeralyn turned to the healing power of crystal alchemy singing bowls, blending her expertise in music with the transformative science of sound. Guided by Dylan’s presence and love, Jeralyn found a way to transform her grief into purpose and now helps others heal through the universal language of sound.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

• Jeralyn’s career as a celebrated opera singer and her transition to sound healing.
• How the loss of her son Dylan shaped her mission and deepened her understanding of love beyond death.
• The science behind crystal singing bowls and their unique vibrational healing properties.
• Stories of healing and transformation through sound medicine.
• Practical ways to incorporate sound healing into your daily life to soothe grief, reduce anxiety, and connect with higher frequencies.

💡 Why You Should Listen:
If you seek comfort, hope, and a new perspective on healing from grief, this episode offers a unique blend of personal storytelling, science, and spirituality. Learn how sound can be a bridge to connection, healing, and love that transcends time and space.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Jeralyn Glass: Crystal Cadence
• Discover the Crystal Sound Healing Oracle Deck: Crystal Cadence Shop
• Listen to Jeralyn’s music: Pentatonic Visions Album
• Explore Brian’s community: Grief 2 Growth Community

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In a world where it feels like everything is falling apart—from climate change and geopolitical tensions to financial and political instability—what if the true power to create change lies within our collective consciousness? J

Join me as I explore how the disengagement of 90 million eligible voters in the last election might be contributing to global chaos and what we can do about it. 

We’ll dive into the fascinating intersection of quantum physics and spirituality, exploring how our collective focus—or lack thereof—can shape our reality. Tune in to discover how we, as spiritual individuals, can contribute to a more coherent and positive world—one where we are in the world, but not of the world. 

Let’s co-create the reality we desire, together.

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What happens when life delivers blow after blow, taking everything you hold dear? Dr. Kimberly Harms knows this all too well. After losing her son to suicide, her husband to illness, her mother to tragedy, and even her career, Kimberly could have stayed in the depths of despair. Instead, she clawed out of the grief pit, finding purpose, resilience, and joy.

In this deeply moving episode, Kimberly shares her remarkable story of surviving the unimaginable and how she’s now helping others navigate their grief journeys. She reveals the secrets to building resilience, creating a legacy of love, and finding light even in life’s darkest moments.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why respecting your partner’s grief is vital for a strong relationship.
• How Kimberly navigated the stigma of suicide and found peace through faith.
• The importance of building resilience in yourself and your children.
• How to leave a legacy of love that supports your family after you're gone.
• Lessons from Rwandan survivors on forgiveness and reconciliation.

About Our Guest:
Dr. Kimberly Harms is a dentist-turned-grief counselor, death doula, and author of Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For. After enduring devastating losses, including the death of her son and husband, Kimberly has dedicated her life to guiding others through the pain of grief and the joy of resilience.

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• Dr. Kimberly Harms’ Website: DrKimberlyHarms.com
• Join the Grief 2 Growth Community: grief2growth.com/community
• Kimberly’s Book: Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For
• Lessons on forgiveness and reconciliation from Rwanda

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Episode Description:
In this episode, I explore the true nature of hope—not as a delicate, fleeting feeling, but as a gritty, unyielding force that shows up when life knocks us down. 

Drawing from personal experiences and reflections, I’ll share how hope can be messy, raw, and relentless—bloodied and bruised but always ready to rise again. This is hope as a fighter, not a whisper, and it’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can still find the strength to keep going. 

Tune in for a powerful reframe of what it means to hold onto hope.

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In this extraordinary episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Laura Hirsch, an author, advocate, and mother who has navigated unimaginable challenges with resilience and grace. Laura’s life changed forever when her son, Trevor, was diagnosed with regressive autism and became nonverbal. But Trevor's story is anything but typical.

Through a revolutionary technique called Spelling to Communicate (S2C), Trevor has broken through his silence, revealing a rich inner world. He shares astonishing insights about mediumship, telepathy, and life beyond this one. Together, Laura and Trevor co-authored the book More Than Meets the Eye, which chronicles his spiritual gifts, his communication breakthroughs, and his role as a musician and horse whisperer.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Laura’s grief after losing her first husband led her to explore mediumship and spiritual healing.
• The groundbreaking S2C method that allowed Trevor to finally express himself.
• Trevor’s messages from angels, loved ones in spirit, and even animals.
• How Laura’s holistic caregiving approach transformed Trevor’s life—and hers.
• Why Trevor considers himself a "lightworker" and what his story means for families with autism.

💬 Join the Conversation:
Laura’s journey offers hope, inspiration, and a powerful call to rethink how we view autism, grief, and connection. Explore more about Laura and Trevor’s work at LauraHirschAuthor.com.

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• Learn more about Spelling to Communicate: i-asc.org
• Join our community: Grief2Growth.com/Community

📚 Check Out Laura’s Books:

• More Than Meets the Eye
• Widowed Too Soon
• The Other Side of Autism

🌟 Don’t miss this powerful conversation about hope, healing, and the extraordinary potential in all of us.

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What if the challenges we face today are not the end, but the beginning of something extraordinary? In this groundbreaking episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Raphael Garcia, a near-death experiencer and visionary who offers profound insights into humanity’s path to ascension.

Raphael explains how the 2024 U.S. election marks a turning point in the collapse of old systems, paving the way for a higher dimensional reality defined by compassion, transparency, and unity. Discover why political disruption, societal upheaval, and the revelations of hidden truths are all part of a divine plan to guide us into a more harmonious existence.

Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and awakened as Raphael shares his visions of a future where humanity transcends division, embraces higher consciousness, and steps into its collective destiny.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• 🌀 The Fourth Dimension: What it means to live in a multidimensional reality where integrity and transparency rule.
• 🗳️ 2024 Election Revelations: Why Raphael believes this pivotal moment signals the beginning of humanity’s awakening.
• 🌍 Breaking the Chains of the Past: How the collapse of outdated systems, like governments and economic structures, leads to global transformation.
• 👩‍💼 The Rise of Women Leaders: How women will lead the charge toward peace and unity in the coming years.
• ✨ Your Role in Ascension: Practical advice on raising your vibration, letting go of attachments, and embracing forgiveness as part of the global shift.
• 🌌 A Vision of the New Earth: What the future holds for a world without borders, war, or division.

Join the Conversation

💬 Your Voice Matters! What do you think of Raphael’s predictions? How do you see humanity’s journey unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments or join our community at grief2growth.com/community.

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🔗 Visit Raphael Garcia: Decoding Life Lessons
🔗 Explore More Episodes: Grief 2 Growth Podcast

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Gina Gayle Gray is a seasoned emotional health coach, counselor, and Oracle, whose life was profoundly transformed after the loss of her 23-year-old son, Spencer. Spencer, who never spoke a word in his physical life, taught Gina the extraordinary power of listening to the silence—a lesson that has shaped her life and work. 

Gina now channels her experiences into helping others heal emotional wounds, reconnect with themselves, and transform grief into grace. From her retreat center, Casa Grace, in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico, she guides clients on their own *Journey Back to Me*. 

Together, Brian and Gina explore: 
- 🌟 The lessons Spencer taught about communication beyond words. 
- 🌀 How Gina developed a telepathic connection with her son. 
- 📖 Insights from Gina's book, *Listen to the Silence: Messages and Miracles from Spencer, Who Never Spoke Words*. 
- ✨ The importance of emotional health in healing and personal growth. 
- 🌿 How Gina supports others through her retreats and healing programs. 

This conversation offers profound insights for anyone navigating grief, looking to connect with loved ones in spirit, or seeking to transform their own pain into purpose. 

Gina Gayle Gray is an emotional health coach, mental health counselor, and Oracle with over 40 years of experience. After losing her son, Spencer, she discovered a unique connection to him in the spirit realm that has profoundly influenced her life and work. Gina’s book, *Listen to the Silence: Messages and Miracles from Spencer, Who Never Spoke Words*, captures her son’s wisdom and their extraordinary bond. 

Gina now resides in Mexico, where she operates Casa Grace, a healing retreat center offering her signature *Journey Back to Me* program. Her mission is to empower others to heal emotional wounds, reconnect with their true selves, and live fully in the present. 

- Gina’s Website: [Anywhere Mind Body Soul](https://anywheremindbodysoul.com)  - Learn more about Gina’s retreats and the 

We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode or join the conversation in the *Grief 2 Growth* community: [grief2growth.com/community](https://grief2growth.com/community).

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Preserving Legacy Through Loss: Matt Jacobson’s Journey with LifeBooks

Episode Summary:
In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, host Brian Smith speaks with Matt Jacobson, founder of LifeBooks, a platform born from love and a commitment to honoring family legacies. After losing his father while studying abroad, Matt returned to run his family’s mattress store. His experience inspired him to create LifeBooks, an innovative service for families to collaboratively preserve and honor their loved ones' stories in beautifully bound books that last for generations. Matt and Brian explore themes of legacy, healing, and how transforming grief into purpose can create a lasting impact on families.

Guest Bio:
Matt Jacobson grew up in Southern California, spending his early years working in his family's mattress store. After unexpectedly losing his father, he stepped up to continue his father's legacy, both in the family business and by creating LifeBooks. Fueled by a desire to preserve his father’s memory, Matt launched LifeBooks, allowing families to collaborate on capturing the lives and stories of loved ones. His journey is one of resilience, determination, and honoring the sacrifices of those who came before us.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:
- LifeBooks: The Mission Behind the Platform  
  Matt shares the story of LifeBooks, a collaborative platform that helps families memorialize loved ones by capturing shared memories, photos, and stories in a high-quality book that can be cherished for generations.

- Turning Grief into Purpose
  After stepping into his father’s shoes, Matt found a powerful sense of purpose in preserving his father's legacy. He discusses how grief can lead us to discover deeper motivations and drive to create something meaningful.

- Overcoming Hurdles
  Matt reflects on the challenges he faced, from managing the family business to launching a startup, and how the LifeBooks project helped him find purpose and healing amidst his own loss.

- A Collaborative Approach to Legacy
  LifeBooks’ unique process invites friends and family to contribute stories, photos, and memories. Matt explains how this collective storytelling approach creates a richer, multidimensional view of each loved one’s life.

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In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Summer McStravick, a renowned personal growth coach, author, and the creator of Flowdreaming—a transformative practice that merges daydreaming with emotional reconditioning to help individuals manifest and thrive. Summer’s unique journey includes her inspiring work with Louise Hay and her personal battle with a life-threatening illness, which she transformed into a journey of healing and empowerment.

Summer shares profound insights on emotional resilience, embracing grief, and overcoming the limiting beliefs she calls “lack thinking.” Her philosophy on connecting with the universe as a "partner in creation" offers a new perspective on personal empowerment and cultivating abundance. This episode promises to leave you inspired, uplifted, and ready to embrace the next steps in your healing journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What Flowdreaming Really Is – How this powerful technique uses daydreaming, emotional endpoints, and intention-setting to create a life of flow and fulfillment.
• The Journey from Pain to Power – Hear Summer’s personal story of resilience, including her health battles and how they transformed her life philosophy.
• Breaking Free from “Lack Thinking” – Understand how to overcome limiting beliefs and create abundance by shifting from fear to curiosity.
• The “Trifecta of Trust” – Summer's concept of building trust in ourselves, others, and the universe, and why these three trusts are essential to living a fulfilled life.
• Grief as an Ally – How Summer views grief as a teacher and how embracing life’s hardest emotions can lead to true healing.

Connect with Summer McStravick:

• Website: Flowdreaming.com
• Podcast: Flowdreaming with Summer McStravick
• Books: Flowdreaming, Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from Me School
• Social Media: Instagram, Facebook

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