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In this profound episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith engages in a heartwarming conversation with Erica Messer, whose journey through the loss of her beloved cat Wolfgang led to the creation of "Wolfie's Wish" - a sanctuary for those mourning the loss of their furry friends. Through her story, Erica sheds light on the depth of pet loss grief and how it can propel us toward unexpected avenues of healing and connection.

What You'll Learn:

• The emotional impact and validity of grieving for a pet.
• How Erica channeled her grief into creating an award-winning venture providing solace to others experiencing pet loss.
• The innovative ways Erica uses her musical talents to aid in the healing process.
• Strategies for navigating the journey of grief and transforming pain into purpose.

Featured Guest:
Erica Messer - Founder of Wolfie's Wish, harpist, and advocate for pet loss support. Erica's passion and creativity have blossomed into a comprehensive platform offering resources, support, and a community for those grieving the loss of their pets.

Resources Mentioned:

• Wolfie's Wish: Explore a wide range of resources and support for pet loss at wolfieswish.com
• Grief 2 Growth Community: Join the conversation and connect with others at grief2growth.com/community

Connect with Our Guest:

• Website: wolfieswish.com
• Instagram: @wolfieswish
• Facebook Support Group: Wolfie's Wish Pet Loss Support

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I originally had Julie Beischel scheduled for this episode. When illness prevented her from making it, Mark sat in for our interview and it turned out amazing! I loved geeking out with him.

In this heart-touching episode of Grief 2 Growth, join your host Brian Smith for an enlightening conversation with Mark Boccuzzi. Mark, a visionary in parapsychology and a pioneer in merging the psychic realm with cutting-edge technology, offers a unique perspective that resonates deeply with our ongoing discussion about life, death, and beyond. 🌈✨

Discover how Mark and Dr. Julie Beischel lead the innovative Winbridge Research Center, revolutionizing our understanding of consciousness, mediumship, and the human spirit's survival after physical existence. This episode delves into the fascinating world of instrumental transcommunication (ITC), AI integration in psychic research, and the transformative power of mediumship. 🤖💫

🔍 Are you curious about the continuity of relationships beyond death? Do you wonder how technology can bridge the gap with the spiritual world? This episode is a treasure trove of insights, combining empirical evidence with a compassionate approach to exploring these profound questions. 💖

🎧 Listen now and embark on a journey that challenges the boundaries of science and spirituality. Be part of a conversation that's not just about understanding the afterlife but about embracing the full spectrum of human experiences. Join us at Grief 2 Growth to discover more. 

#MediumshipAndTechnology #Grief2Growth #SpiritualTechnology #AfterlifeResearch #ConsciousnessExploration #Parapsychology #Podcast

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Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.

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What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?

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Join us in this profound episode of "Grief 2 Growth" as we welcome Reverend Honi Borden, a renowned ascension guide and messenger from the afterlife. In this deeply moving discussion, Honi shares her transformative journey through near-death experiences and her insightful encounters with spiritual realms, including a life-changing meeting with Jesus (Yeshua).

Key Highlights:
- Early Spiritual Awakenings: Discover how Honi's spiritual journey began and how it was profoundly shaped by her experiences from a young age.
- Near-Death Experience and its Impact: Honi delves into her near-death experience and how it opened her to a deeper understanding of the universe.
- Encounter with Jesus (Yeshua):  Hear about Honi's powerful and enlightening experience with Jesus during her near-death experience, offering a unique perspective on divine love and light.
- Life’s Transformative Moments: Learn about the key moments that have shaped Honi's spiritual path and her work as an ascension guide.

Guest Bio:
Reverend Honi Borden is an ascension guide and a messenger from the afterlife. Her journey into spirituality began early in life and was amplified by her near-death experience in 2012. Honi has traveled to over 40 countries, activating spiritual energies and sharing her insights through her work and her children's memoir, "The Day I Became a Superhero."

Links:
- Visit Honi Borden's on Instagram: @honib1111
- Read Honi's Book, "

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Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.

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What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?

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🎙️ Welcome to another premium episode of the Grief 2 Growth Podcast with your host, Brian Smith. In today's thought-provoking episode, we delve into a topic that has intrigued humanity for centuries: "Do the Dead Sleep?"

🌌 As we embark on this journey, Brian shares insights into various cultural and religious beliefs about the afterlife. From the Jewish concept of Sheol to the Christian views of Paul and the teachings of Jesus, we explore the evolution of these beliefs and what they mean for our understanding of life after death.

🔍 But it's not just about ancient texts and beliefs. Brian takes us through modern perspectives, drawing on near-death experiences and reports from mediums, shedding light on what happens when we transition from this life. Are our loved ones merely 'resting,' or is there more to the afterlife than we traditionally thought?

🌈 The conversation takes an intriguing turn as we discuss the physicality of the afterlife, challenging the notion of it being an ethereal, intangible existence. From enjoying a cigar to playing golf, Brian shares anecdotes and reports that suggest a much more tangible and engaging experience beyond.

🤔 This episode invites us to re-examine our views on death and the afterlife. Brian's reflections, combined with his extensive research and experiences, provide a unique and comforting perspective on what it means to 'rest in peace' or, perhaps more aptly, 'rest in power.'

💬 Join us in this enlightening discussion, and let's share our thoughts and experiences. Are our loved ones aware and active in the afterlife? Is there a period of rest or rehabilitation? Your insights and stories are invaluable to this conversation.

🔗 To be part of our growing community, visit grief2growth.com/community and join the conversation. Let's navigate these profound questions together, finding comfort, hope, and understanding in our shared journey.

🌻 Remember: The journey through grief is a path to growth, and together, we can explore the mysteries of life, death, and what lies beyond.

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In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, we're joined by Kevin O'Connor, an advocate for LGBTQ rights and sexual health, and author of 'Two Floors Above Grief.' Kevin shares his unique experiences of growing up in a funeral home and how this shaped his perspectives on life and grief.

📚 Learn more about Kevin and his work at [Kevin's Website].

📝 Episode Highlights:

• Kevin's life in a funeral home
• Balancing family life in the funeral industry
• Preserving family history through letters

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please visit us at https://grief2growth.circle.so/c/podcast-chat/ and sound off.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• Kevin O'Connor: https://kevinoconnorauthor.com/

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What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?

Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.

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In this transformational interview, Alysa Rushton candidly shares the secrets of her near-death survivor's journey back from devastating chronic illnesses to radiant health, life-purpose discovery, and unshakable inner peace. Alysa not only survived the drug overdose due to Western medicine, but she also learned the secrets to generating her own health.

Motivated by the profound wisdom gained from her extraordinary glimpse into higher consciousness and universal oneness during a temporary yet life-changing "death" experience, Alysa tapped into the boundless healing potential now available to us all.

Learn how to rewrite your self-limiting stories, redirect traumas into rocket fuel for renewal, and upgrade your human operating system through simple yet powerful tools like meditation, visualization and frequency-shifting sound healing.

If you seek deeper meaning, daily connection to your Higher Self, and a vibrational breakthrough to activate the next epic chapter of your miraculous life, this conversation delivers hope, spiritual rocket fuel, and an interactive awakening portal.

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Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.

🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work.
 

What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?

Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.

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On this special episode commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King's remarkable vision for justice and how his legacy continues to guide us. Exploring parallels between figures like Jesus Christ and Dr. King, we discuss how both challenged societal norms and systems of inequality with radical ideals. Just as Jesus provided spiritual salvation, Dr. King fought for equality with the power of nonviolence. We remember that like Jesus, Dr. King knew the danger of the path he walked, which ultimately led to his martyrdom. However, his sacrifice became a catalyst for change. 

As we stride towards the metaphorical mountaintop of an equitable society, we must carry Dr. King’s torch forward. His dream requires our commitment, courage and love to keep it alive. Although Dr. King did not reach the promised land he foresaw, his spirit persists to lead us on this journey of continuous striving for justice. We walk this path together, keeping his ideals at the forefront with each step.

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In this episode, I reflect openly about losses in my life. I just lost my mother-in-law Margaret on New Year's Day, two weeks ago on Monday. Tomorrow marks another birthday for my daughter Shayna, who would have turned 24. Nearly nine years after her sudden passing, I still think of Shana daily and carry her vividly in my memory.

I promised not to relegate Shayna to the past - to act as if she’s still very much part of my present and future. And while I’ll always wonder who she might have grown into, I acknowledge the uncertainty inherent in any imagined path or parallel reality.

As I support others in my grief counseling practice, I’m occasionally met with the fear that this painful journey could last years. To them, I explain that grief ebbs and flows over a lifetime - but we grow bigger hearts and minds to carry it. My wounds from Shayna will never fully close, yet mostly, I’ve made peace with that “new normal.”

Lately, I've been exploring revolutionary concepts about existence's transient, dream-like nature through thinkers like physicist Tom Campbell and my new friend, Cailín Callahan. I increasingly see this world as illusory - one ephemeral hologram within an infinite multiverse of possible realities. My dreams have become more lucid, infusing my waking life with surreal qualities.

I find perspective by listening to music that speaks to eternal consciousness growth amid impermanent earthly forms - like the song “The End of the Dream.”  Our reality may shift radically, but our inner light endures. And just this morning, Shayna and Margaret gave me a little wink through another song.

What gives you faith when facing loss or uncertainty? Join the conversation at grief2growth.com/community.  

I’m Brian Smith - thanks for listening.

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What if life is just a dream we have yet to awaken from (or awaken within)? My returning guest, Cailín Callahan, provides a fascinating explanation of reality as merely a dream state in my latest grief to growth podcast. Our episode covers material from her newest book, Rise (In Lucidity and Master Anxiety). You can purchase Rise at: https://crackedpotpublications.com

Having had out-of-body experiences, Cailín explains how perception, self-talk, and emotional state shape our experience – even influencing supposed exterior events. Like a lucid dream, we can transform suffering into joy and obstacles into opportunities with an awakened level of consciousness.

By becoming "lucid" observers and wresting control from an undisciplined, reactive mind, we can reach equanimity regardless of external conditions. Distress arises from identification with the body, emotions, and rampant thoughts rather than underlying universal awareness.

Delve into the parallels between dreams versus waking life, escaping "wasted suffering," using challenges for growth, and even consciously transitioning between planes of existence. Expand your self-mastery and spiritual perspective with this profound view of life as a malleable dream open to awakened direction.

Cal will join us to discuss this further. Join the conversation at www.grief2growth.com/community 

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What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?

Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.

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Author and spiritual teacher Pam Grout shares her journey of grief, joy, loss, miracles, and healing after losing her daughter. Pam talks about her bestselling books like "E Squared," "The Course In Miracles Experiment," her foundation in honor of her daughter, the role of synchronicities & manifestation, and more. A psychic told Pam she'd have a daughter. At age 36 and single, she didn't think it was true. Taz turned out to be a turning point in Pam's life, even though Taz would only remain in the physical for 25 years.

We explore the following:

* Pam's incredible bond with her late daughter Tasmin and how Tasmin continues to send her miraculous signs
* Allowing grief and possibility to coexist through choosing empowering stories
* Pam's transformative spiritual journey and lessons after losing Tasmin
Insights from "A Course in Miracles" and practicing forgiveness
* Understanding intuition vs intellect and moving from knowledge to wisdom
* Thinking quantumly, the invisible forces that shape our reality
*Letting go of control and expectations to allow miracles and magic

Whether you're navigating loss or seeking to expand your spiritual growth, this interview invites you to open your mind and heart.

00:00 - Introduction
02:02 - Pam shares about her daughter Tasmin
08:40 - Pam's experience of sudden loss
10:38 - Was Pam's motherhood pre-destined?
17:29 - The ongoing hedgehog miracles from Tasmin
20:34 - Did Pam and Tasmin plan this life together?
22:25 - Tasmin as an "old soul" who came to spread love
24:55 - How losing Tasmin changed Pam's writing and focus
27:04 - Overview of Pam's book "E Squared"
29:26 - If we create our own reality, would we choose grief?

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Do near-death experiences inspire you? Are you moved by the research showing we are more than our bodies?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of near-death studies, IANDS has launched the Chrysalis Campaign. Join at the Supporting level or higher, or make a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a commemorative mug.

🌍 Visit IANDS.org and click “Give” to support this vital work.
 

What really happens when we die? And how can understanding near-death experiences transform the way we live?

Join nearly 1,000 attendees August 27–31, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills near Chicago for four days of soul-stirring keynotes, healing practices, and conversations that expand your understanding of life, death, and everything in between.

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