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.

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 Saturday, so I...

How Fleeting Moments Teach Us to Truly Live (A Reflection) © 2025 Nina Rodriguez @griefandlight // Photo of a butterfly landing on Yosef’s hand. Taken in Costa Rica. If beauty exists, then it must have a purpose, right? But what exactly is it? I wondered as I stared at a houseplant I’ve had for more than seven years. It had not flowered since the first time I brought it home those years ago, and somewhere along the way, I stopped wondering if it ever would, chalking it up to just another...