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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
Embracing the Mess: How Creativity Guides Us Through Grief and Personal Transformation
Have you ever avoided addressing the messy, painful parts of life, only to find that they hold the key to healing and self-discovery? What if the very chaos you’re resisting is the doorway to greater understanding and authenticity? In this post, we explore how creativity acts as a powerful response to grief and life’s most challenging moments, offering a judgment-free space to feel, express, and transform. Drawing on insights from Susie Stonefield, a transformational creativi
Feb 246 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
Lessons from My First Podfest as an indie podcaster
Nina Rodriguez, host of the award-winning podcast, @griefandlight at Podfest 2026 in Orlando, FL As a self-taught, independent podcaster nearly three years into the work, my goal in attending my first-ever Podfest this year was to learn what speakers had to share about growth and scalability, and how creativity in this space can be supported by sustainable business structures. And to meet fellow podcasters, of course! Of the five-day schedule, I was only able to attend on Sa
Feb 27 min read
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