GRIEF AND LIGHT
This space was created for you by someone who gets it – your grief, your foundation-shattering reality, and the question of what the heck do we do with the shattered pieces of life and loss around us.
It’s also for the listener who wants to better understand their grieving person, and perhaps wants to learn how to help.
Now in its fourth season, the Grief and Light podcast features both solo episodes and interviews with first-hand experiencers, authors, and professionals, who shine a light on the spectrum of experiences, feelings, secondary losses, and takeaways.
As a bereaved sister, I share my personal story of the sudden loss of my younger brother, only sibling, one day after we celebrated his 32nd birthday. I also delve into how that loss, trauma, and grief catapulted me into a truth-seeking journey, which ultimately led me to answer "the calling" of creating this space I now call Grief and Light.
Since launching the first episode on March 30, 2023, the Grief and Light podcast and social platforms have evolved into a powerful resource for grief-informed support, including one-on-one grief guidance, monthly grief circles, community, and much more.
With each episode, you can expect open and authentic conversations sharing our truth, and explorations of how to transmute the grief experience into meaning, and even joy.
My hope is to make you feel less alone, and to be a beacon of light and source of information for anyone embarking on this journey.
"We're all just walking each other HOME." - Ram Dass
Thank you for being here.
We're in this together.
Nina, Yosef's Sister
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For more information, visit: griefandlight.com
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Grief Girlie: Shea Wingate on Compounded Grief, Myth Busting, and Making Room for Joy
Have you ever felt like you're grieving "wrong"? Is there a "right" way to grieve?
In this episode of the Grief and Light podcast, host Nina Rodriguez talks with licensed therapist and grief coach, Sh…
Showing Up Meaningfully in 2025: Evolving from "Me" to "We"
2025: It's a year of big changes, big feelings, and maybe even a little bit of big grief. Feeling a little lost in the chaos of 2025? You're not alone.
On this episode of Grief and Light, host Nina …
Embracing the "New You" After Loss: Reflections of 2024 and Hope for 2025
In this reflective episode of Grief and Light, Nina Rodriguez delves into the process of embracing a new sense of self after experiencing loss and life-altering change, offering insights and encourag…
"Griefmas" & Griefy Holidays: Your Survival Guide for When Life Doesn't Feel Merry or Bright
In this episode of the Grief and Light podcast, host Nina Rodriguez discusses the complexities of experiencing grief during the holiday season. She emphasizes the normalization of grief, especially d…
'Grief 2 Growth': Brian D. Smith on Signs, Synchronicities, and Making Meaning after Child Loss
In this episode, host Nina Rodriguez engages in a heartfelt conversation with Brian D. Smith, a certified grief educator, life purpose coach, author, speaker, and host of the Grief2Growth Podcast. Th…
Finding Pockets of Sunshine: Dr. Monica Krishnan on Grief, Mental Health and Healing
In this conversation, Dr. Monica Krishnan shares her profound journey through grief, self-discovery, and healing after losing her husband to brain cancer. She discusses her experiences with high-func…
Impacted Survivors: Navigating Grief and Stigma After Murder-Suicide Loss
This episode addresses the complex and sensitive topic of murder-suicide and its profound impact on survivors, which may be activating for some listeners. We aim to approach these topics with care an…
Embracing what is with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
In this heartfelt conversation, award-winning poet and author, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, shares her journey of navigating grief after the sudden loss of her son, Finn, in 2021, followed by the loss …
Beyond Platitudes: Erin Blechman Talks Candidly About Suicide Loss and Supporting Grievers
In this deeply moving episode, grief educator Erin Blechman opens up about her profound journey through loss after the death of her son, Max. Erin invites us into her experience of navigating the uni…
LIFE SHIFT: Matt Gilhooly on grieving loved ones, pet loss, and healing through storytelling
In remembrance of the goodest boy, Mikey.
Matt Gilhooly shares his profound journey through grief, beginning with the sudden loss of his mother at a young age. He reflects on how this pivotal moment s…
Rebecca Feinglos on Loss, Grieve Leave, and Creating Grief-Informed Spaces
Host, Nina Rodriguez, sits down with Rebecca Feinglos, a certified grief support specialist and founder of Grieve Leave, to explore her profound journey through loss. After experiencing the death of …
Grief Support 101: One-on-One, Peer-Led, and Specialist-Led Groups
Host Nina Rodriguez explores the complexities of grief and the various support options available for those navigating loss. She discusses the importance of community, the differences between one-on-o…
Finding Light After the Sudden Loss of a Partner | Charniah Wilson
In this episode, Nina Rodriguez speaks with Charniah Wilson, who shares her journey of navigating grief after the sudden loss of her partner, Ken. Cha discusses how she channeled her grief into creat…
The Five Facets of Healing after loss with Annah Elizabeth
In this episode, host Nina Rodriguez speaks with Annah Elizabeth, a grief coach and founder of the Five Facets of Healing™. They discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of recognizing perso…
5 Years without You: The Ripple Effect
Host, Nina Rodriguez, reflects on her journey through grief as she commemorates the fifth anniversary of her brother's passing. She shares personal insights on the emotional complexities surrounding …
THE GRIEF COCOON: Transforming Grief through Creative Expression | Gaby Georges
Multidisciplinary artist, creative grief guide, and podcast host, Gabriela Georges, talks about her journey through loss and how it has shaped her work. She shares the profound influence of her mothe…
Bridging the GriefSpan after Losing Her Brother & Parents in Five Years | Moira Khan
Join us for a powerful conversation with Moira Khan, a Certified Grief Educator and creator of GriefSpan, an online grief support community. After losing her mother, brother, and father within just f…
Always a Sibling: Navigating Sibling Loss | Annie Sklaver Orenstein
In this deeply resonant episode, Annie Sklaver Orenstein, the insightful author of 'Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourners Guide to Grief,' dives into the often-overlooked experience of sibling gri…
The Healing Power of Grief Dreams with Dr. Joshua Black
Dr. Joshua Black, leading grief and bereavement researcher, speaker, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast, shares his journey into the field of grief dreams (e.g., dreams of the deceased), and the pr…
MENDED MAN: Oscar Guerrero on Losing his Son, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Brotherhood
In this conversation, Oscar 'O.G.' Guerrero shares his story as a father navigating the devastating and sudden loss of his two-year-old son, Ollie, and how he has found a way to channel his grief int…