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Grief and Light podcast


Navigating Self-Advocacy in Women's Health: A Heartfelt Guide to Empowerment and Hope
Empowered self-advocacy—built with practical tools, clear communication, and community—transforms women's ongoing health grief into hope and growth, creating pathways toward equitable, compassionate care.
May 197 min read


Tara Accardo on Navigating Life With Grief after Losing Both Parents
Discover how to navigate life with grief after losing both parents. Tara Accardo shares insights on turning grief into growth and living fully.
May 136 min read


Navigating Grief and Trauma in Food Allergy and Chronic Conditions: Insights from a Trauma-Informed Therapist
Understanding trauma and grief in living with chronic conditions like food allergies allows you to empower your nervous system, build safety, and foster emotional resilience.
May 75 min read


Life After Sibling Loss: Identity, Faith & Following Your Destiny | a Conversation with Destiny Rael
Destiny Rael shares her inspiring journey of integrating grief into a purposeful life, emphasizing honoring loved ones while embracing personal growth and transformation.
Apr 285 min read


Grief Doesn’t Have to Rule the Show: Living Alongside Compounded Grief with Sylvia Wolfer
Learn how to navigate grief with compassion, mindful movement, and resilience, transforming pain into growth and living fully alongside loss. Many experience grief as a relentless wave, but some, like Sylvia Wolfer, have learned to navigate the tides with resilience and grace. If you're questioning how to move forward after profound loss or seeking ways to deepen your understanding of grief, this post offers heartfelt guidance grounded in real experience, neuroscience, and mi
Apr 215 min read


Rethinking Grief: Why It Might Be Life’s Highest Form of Intelligence
Discover how grief is more than loss—it's a universal intelligence that drives regeneration and expansion. Learn practical ways to embrace grief with curiosity and healing.
Apr 165 min read


When Loss Becomes Initiation
Sundari Malcolm shares insights from her journey, showing how grief can transform you. It calls for presence, ritual, and awareness, inviting a deeper relationship with yourself and your spirit. Embrace the healing process through somatic, spiritual, and ritualistic practices.
Apr 75 min read


The final "goodbye": Estrella Quiroz on losing her father & co-founding Last Farewells
xplore how Estrella Quiroz turns grief into purpose with Last Farewells, a platform inspired by personal loss. Discover the power of leaving heartfelt messages for loved ones, as seen in the touching legacy of her friend Nick. This journey highlights digital legacy planning's role in offering hope, comfort, and connection. Join the movement to create meaningful goodbyes and inspire future generations.
Mar 316 min read


The family tree ends with me: Reclaiming Legacy as a Childless, Childfree Woman
What does legacy mean when you're a childfree or childless woman — and the last branch on your family tree? Nina Westbrook explores this question in Get Griefy Magazine Issue 8, redefining legacy beyond bloodlines and biological continuity. Read the full article and tune in to the companion episode on the GRIEF AND LIGHT™ Podcast.
Mar 214 min read


Breaking the Silence: How Broreavement Is Transforming Men's Grief Into Strength
Discover how Bro Reavement is transforming men's grief into strength by fostering vulnerability and connection. This community initiative challenges societal norms, offering safe spaces for men to express emotions through activities like cooking and sports. Learn about their impactful Prom Suit Drive and how they're redefining grief beyond loss of life. Join the movement to support emotional healing and empowerment for men and boys.
Mar 186 min read


How Harm Reduction and Education Are Saving Lives: A Conversation with Thomas Guerra
Discover the truth behind common myths about addiction, learn practical ways to support those struggling, and see how one organization’s work contributes to a healthier, more compassionate approach to sustained recovery.
Mar 175 min read


Jewelry As a Voice: Empowering Survivors and Economic Resilience with Amanda Nicol
Amanda Nicol transforms grief and resilience into jewelry and community activism, demonstrating that creative acts can empower survivors, honor stories, and foster healing through kindness and purpose.
Mar 105 min read


Mother Loss, Health Anxiety, and Legacy with Chelsea Ohlemiller
Learn how to honor and carry your loved one’s legacy through grief’s ongoing journey. Discover actionable steps to transform loss into love, purpose, and connection.
Mar 36 min read


Grief, Poetry, and Resilient Leadership: Carl Manlan on Love, Loss, and Legacy
Discover how embracing grief as a profound experience and channeling it through art and purpose can foster resilience, leadership, hope, and renewal in life's most challenging moments.
Feb 35 min read
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