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When Theresa Bruno lost her husband James to suicide, she was plunged into a wilderness of sorrow, guilt, and silence. In this moving conversation, Theresa shares how she found the courage to survive—and eventually, to rebuild. From writing letters to her late husband to discovering the transformative power of what she calls “defiant gratitude,” Theresa opens up about healing after unimaginable loss.

This is a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful episode for anyone asking:
“How do I live again when I’m still in pain?”

💡 What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why suicide grief brings unique emotional complexity
• How shame and silence keep us stuck
• The spiritual awakening that can follow trauma
• Why healing isn’t linear—and that’s okay
• How nature and small rituals can become lifelines
• How Theresa’s affirmations helped her rediscover herself
• The meaning behind the title He’s Not Coming Back

🧭 Connect With Theresa Bruno:

🌐 Website: Soul Talks with Theresa
📘 Book: He’s Not Coming Back: Rewriting Life After Loss — [Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble]
🎙️ Podcast: Soul Talks with Theresa on YouTube
📸 Instagram: @soultalkswiththeresa

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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.

Register now at Conference.IANDS.org

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What if the grief you carry isn't a burden, but a teacher?

In this deeply moving episode, Brian is joined by integrative healer Dr. Richard Grossman to explore how trauma—no matter how devastating—can become a path to awakening. With over 40 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Amazonian plant medicine, Dr. Grossman shares the pivotal moment he received the message: “Trust and forgive.”

Together, they dive into why true healing often begins not with answers, but with presence. Whether you're wrestling with recent loss, ancestral trauma, or feeling stuck despite years of therapy, this conversation offers a fresh lens—and genuine hope.

🔑 Key Topics:

• 🌱 Trauma as a doorway—not a dead end
• 🧬 How generational trauma can live in the body
• 🍃 The role of plant medicines like Ayahuasca in emotional healing
• 💡 Why understanding pain isn't always necessary to release it
• 🎯 How to stop carrying the "backpack" of old wounds
• 🙌 Learning to be with suffering without analysis or judgment
• ✨ What it means to "see the tree as a tree"—and life as magic

🔗 Guest Resources:

🌐 Visit Dr. Grossman's website: https://heartfeather.com
📘 Get his book: Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life on Amazon

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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.

Register now at Conference.IANDS.org

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What if angels walk among us—not just as spiritual beings, but as everyday people delivering messages exactly when we need them most? And what if the pain we carry—grief, trauma, illness—is actually a call from our soul, inviting us to heal and remember who we truly are?

In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith welcomes Christi Clemons Hoffman, a lifelong intuitive, Reiki master, channel, and Level 3 QHHT practitioner. Christi shares transformative stories from her new book Real Life Angel Encounters, revealing how divine support surrounds us—even when we feel most alone.

Together, they explore:

• 👼 How angels and guides communicate with us (and why we need to ask!)
• 🧘‍♀️ What QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is and how it unlocks wisdom from past, parallel, and future lives
• 🐶 Whether pets have souls—and how they support us from the other side
• 💡 How chronic illness often roots in emotional or spiritual trauma
• 💔 How to reach your higher self in the midst of grief and find meaning in the pain

Whether you're navigating a loss, seeking healing, or simply curious about the unseen world that holds us up, this episode offers hope, tools, and divine perspective.

👉 Don’t miss Christi’s angelic insights and Brian’s powerful reflections on the eternal bonds we share with loved ones—even after death.

🔗 Guest Links:

🔮 Christi Clemons Hoffman
🌐 Website: https://www.radiatewellnesscommunity.com
📚 Book: Real Life Angel Encounters (Available July 1)
🎧 Podcast: Real Life Angel Encounters

Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:

• Guided Meditations
• My book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)
• My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved ones
• Mini-courses
• Mini-guides
  
  

Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store

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.

Register now at Conference.IANDS.org

Support the show

🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
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