Coming Up on Grief and Rebirth:

Grief doesn’t follow a roadmap—but it can lead to transformation. In this upcoming episode, Irene talks with Alexandra Vassilaros, Pulitzer Prize co-finalist, playwright, and founder of the Make Meaning Workshop. After losing her husband, Alexandra turned her grief into healing through writing and now helps others do the same. Tune in for a powerful conversation on how sorrow can lead to strength, meaning, and renewal.

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What if your persistent unexplained chronic pain or illness isn't just physical? Neuroplastic symptoms describe chronic pain or illness that defies conventional medical explanations, and Dr. David D. Clarke, a pioneering expert in neuroplastic symptoms and mind-body healing, has dedicated his career to uncovering the profound links between stress, grief, trauma, and physical symptoms. As President of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Americans at Oregon Health and Science University, Dr. Clarke shares invaluable insights on common neuroplastic conditions, personal traits linked to these symptoms, and how they can be effectively diagnosed and treated, offering hope and highlighting the possibility of healing for those struggling with chronic pain or illness who have been told "they can't find anything wrong."

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Can Unexplained Chronic Pain Be Linked to Grief, Trauma, and Stress?

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

• How unresolved emotional distress can manifest as chronic pain or illness.
• Common neuroplastic conditions and personal traits linked to these symptoms.
• The five common types of stress that are emotionally painful experiences.
• How neuroplastic symptoms can be effectively diagnosed and treated.
• The concept of stress illness and its evolution into a widespread epidemic.
• The difference between visible and invisible illnesses and the importance of listening without judgment.
• The "neuroplastic self-quiz" and its purpose.
• The importance of finding joy in life and aligning skills with what the world needs.

Grab Dr. Clarke’s They Can't Find Anything Wrong!: 7 Keys to Understanding, Treating, and Healing Stress Illness

Become a member of ATNS: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership

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Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

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What if your chronic pain or illness isn’t just physical but emotional?

Coming up on Grief and Rebirth with Irene, Dr. David D. Clarke, a pioneer in mind-body healing, reveals how unresolved emotions and trauma can cause neuroplastic symptoms, real and persistent pain that traditional medicine often can’t explain. If you’ve been searching for answers, this conversation may hold the healing insight you’ve been waiting for.

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Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter

Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

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Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

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Can your relationship with a loved one continue after death? Exploring the intersection of grief, consciousness, and spirituality, internationally recognized medium and scholar Dr. Karen Frances McCarthy sheds light on the enduring nature of love and the unseen threads that connect us beyond the veil. A former war correspondent turned spiritual teacher, Dr. McCarthy dives deep into how consciousness transcends death, why grief is not a block but a form of love, and how to cultivate ongoing communication with those who’ve passed. Drawing from her book Till Death Don’t Us Part and her groundbreaking doctoral research, she offers an enlightening perspective on afterlife connection and the myths we must unlearn to heal.

✨ Grab $25 OFF Karen's Eternal Bonds Masterclass! https://www.karenfrancesmccarthy.com/alc-masterclass

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Od1lSDLV4&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

• Why grief is not a block to connection—but a powerful expression of love
• How to learn and trust your own language of spirit communication
• The shift from traditional religion to personalized spirituality
• How consciousness may function as an interconnected stream
• Debunking common myths about signs and afterlife communication
• The role of story and presence in modern mediumship
• Why maintaining relationships beyond death is possible—and healing

Grab a copy of Dr. McCarthy’s book Till Death Don’t Us Part: https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9781786771292

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🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)

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Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter

Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

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Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

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Coming up on Grief and Rebirth, join Irene for a captivating conversation with Dr. Karen Francis McCarthy, a renowned medium, spiritualist, and bestselling author who bridges the worlds of spirit and academia. Discover Karen’s groundbreaking doctoral research into ghost literature, and how rethinking the boundaries between life and death can bring deeper meaning to our modern, often disconnected lives. This eye-opening interview will challenge everything you thought you knew about ghost stories, spirituality, and the unseen forces that shape us. Tune in and prepare to see the unseen in a whole new light.

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🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)

They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.

Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w

Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter

Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

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Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

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Are some stories too precious to fade into time?

From boardrooms to bedside interviews, Andrew Hall’s journey is a testament to the power of storytelling to heal, unite, and illuminate what matters most. In this heartfelt conversation, Irene and Andrew, co-founder of No Story Lost, discuss his deeply personal journey—from the corporate world to co-creating custom legacy books with his cousin. What began as a loving endeavor to capture their grandfather’s voice grew into a mission to help families preserve the spirit and soul behind their most cherished memories by transforming laughter, love, and life lessons into beautifully crafted Memorial Books. Get ready for meaningful insights on legacy, purpose, and what it truly means to live a remarkable life. This isn’t just about honoring the past—it’s about giving voice to the stories that continue to shape us and echo across generations.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpV50Ibzb14&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=6

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

• The process of transforming raw audio into a beautifully designed legacy book
• How storytelling for legacy can bring healing, connection, and meaning to families
• The surprising emotional benefits for people who didn’t think they had “stories worth telling”
• The importance of preserving tone, personality, and voice, not just facts
• What happens when people revisit painful or private stories during interviews
• The three essential elements that make each book project a success
• How design choices (like colors and photos) are customized to reflect the storyteller’s identity
• The value of audio memories alongside printed stories
• How storytelling can offer perspective, soften family dynamics, and even inspire forgiveness
• Reflections on what matters most at the end of life—and how those themes show up again and again

📖✨ Turn Your Loved One’s Story Into a Legacy! 🎧 Use code REBIRTH at checkout 💝👉 https://nostorylost.com/discount/rebirth

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📚 'Good to the Last Drop! Embracing Your Life's Third Chapter'

Embrace your third chapter in life with this empowering anthology now available on Amazon or Bookshop!

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🛍️ Curated Collection of Irene's Recommended Healing & Self-Care Books and Essentials

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📚 Grief & Rebirth Bookshop

👀 Find your next source of healing, inspiration, or spiritual wisdom at our online bookstore, featuring books from our Grief and Rebirth guests!

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🎥 Watch Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story

✨ Hear about the spiritual journey that led Irene to create the Grief & Rebirth Podcast.

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How a Grandfather’s Wisdom Became a Gift for Generations

Next up on Grief and Rebirth, Andrew Hall shares the inspiring story behind the creation of 'No Story Lost.' Motivated by his and his cousin, Jeremy Bryant's desire to preserve their grandfather's precious stories, they transformed cherished family narratives into beautifully crafted coffee table books. Join us in the next episode to hear how this service helps families find comfort, connection, and healing through the preservation of treasured memories.

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Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter

Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

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Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

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***🚨 Important Note from Charlie

I recently discovered that the "Contact" button on my website wasn’t working correctly. If you watched the interview and tried to request your free copy of my book, your message may not have come through—and I’m so sorry about that!

The issue has now been fixed, but I really want to make sure that everyone who wanted a copy receives one, as promised.

If you or someone you know reached out and didn’t hear back, please visit my website again and use the now-working Contact form to request your free copy.

Join Irene for a deeply moving conversation with internationally acclaimed artist and author Charlie Bynar. From her portrait of David Bowie, which was featured in a world-famous exhibit, to co-writing a book with her son from beyond the veil, Charlie’s journey will expand your sense of love, loss, and what lies beyond. After losing her son Isaac at sixteen and her husband Chris just a few years later, Charlie found healing not in retreat, but in reaching across the veil—gaining profound spiritual insight and messages that continue to guide her.

Her second book, Through the Darkness: A Story of Love from the Other Side, written in collaboration with Isaac after his transition, explores a love that transcends physical boundaries and speaks directly to the soul. It quickly became a #1 Amazon Kindle bestseller in three categories, resonating deeply with those navigating grief and seeking connection beyond this world. In this intimate and illuminating interview, Charlie shares how Isaac’s transition sparked her spiritual awakening, the powerful messages she’s received from him, her first experiences with mediums, and the sacred roadmap that has guided her through heartbreak into healing.

She also reflects on the transformative power of forgiveness, and how life’s greatest upheavals often carry divine purpose. This heartfelt episode is more than a conversation—it’s an open door to awakening, to healing, and to the timeless truth that love never dies. Be sure not to miss it!

🎁 Special Giveaway! Charlie is giving away 10 free copies of his book to the first 10 people who reach out through my website and let me know they watched our interview. Don’t wait; go claim yours now and let the healing begin!

💫www.charliebynar.com

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS CHARLIE:

• What was the medium’s message for you from your cat, Schmiggs?
• In what ways was your session with the world-famous medium Allison DuBois life-changing for you?
• What is your roadmap for navigating grief, which helps people move through the darkness of grief to rebirth?

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🥯 Grab Your Hard Copy of 'They Serve Bagels in Heaven' Now!

📖 Get Your Copy Here: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 'Good to the Last Drop! Embracing Your Life's Third Chapter'

Embrace your third chapter in life with this empowering anthology now available on Amazon or Bookshop!

📖 Get Your Copy Here: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

🛍️ Curated Collection of Irene's Recommended Healing & Self-Care Books and Essentials

🔗 Check it Out here: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

📚 Grief & Rebirth Bookshop

👀 Find your next source of healing, inspiration, or spiritual wisdom at our online bookstore, featuring books from our Grief and Rebirth guests!

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✨ Hear about the spiritual journey that led Irene to create the Grief & Rebirth Podcast.

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🎙️ Become a Guest on

Next up on Grief and Rebirth, we have Charlie Bynar, who shares her journey of profound loss and spiritual awakening following the tragic death of her 16-year-old son, Isaac, and the terminal cancer diagnosis of her husband, Chris. Charlie discusses her transformative session with renowned medium Allison Dubois, highlights from her inspiring book 'Through the Darkness, A Story of Love from the Other Side,' and the crucial life lessons she has learned about forgiveness and personal growth.

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🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)

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Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w

Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter

Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

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Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

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Books by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth

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What would compel a woman from Ohio to fly to Havana in search of her deceased mother—three decades after her passing? Meet Rebe Huntman, author of My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic & Miracle, whose powerful story of loss, grief, and rebirth will leave you spellbound. At 19, Rebe lost her mother to cancer. But it wasn’t until 30 years later that her healing truly began—when she followed a spiritual call to Cuba and stepped into the mystical world of Afro-Cuban religions. Through seances, Santeria, and communion with gods, ghosts, and saints, Rebe discovered more than ancestral wisdom—she found her mother again. In this intimate interview, Rebe shares how her journey through Afro-Cuban traditions redefined grief and why these vibrant practices helped her reconnect with what was lost but never gone. This is a story of magic, miracles, and the transformative power of spiritual seeking across borders and beliefs. Ready to be inspired and uplifted? Don’t miss it!

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIMONvLg74M&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=3

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

• Navigating grief that resurfaces decades later.
• Seeking connection with deceased loved ones through spiritual traditions.
• The power of seances and mediumship in bridging the gap between worlds.
• The value of pilgrimage as a tool for healing and self-discovery.
• Creating personal rituals to honor ancestors and maintain connection.
• How writing can be a transformative act of healing.
• Learning from Afro-Cuban spiritual traditions like Santeria and Spiritism.
• Understanding the role of gods, ghosts, and saints in everyday life.
• Embracing the messy, multifaceted nature of life and identity.
• Finding joy by confronting vulnerability and accepting imperfection.
• The concept of becoming an ancestor and leaving a positive legacy.

SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS REBE:

• How did you initially react to losing your mom? What was your relationship with her like?
• Who helped you speak to your mother from beyond the grave?
• Share some of the things that you learned from the gods and goddesses of Cuba.
• What would you like to tell us about your book and about why you created it?
• You recommend writing as a healing tool. Why?
• If healing grief offers us the opportunity to keep the dead close, how does it act as an invitation to create space and rituals in our lives?
• What is the Rebe tip for finding joy in life?

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✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)

They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.

Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w

Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995

📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter

Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5

🛍️ Healing & Self-Care Picks

Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth

📚 Grief & Rebirth Bookshop

Books by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth

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