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
Sacred Encounters: Carlos Duran's transformation "from gangster to healer"
Carlos Duran, shares his inspiring story, from the turbulent streets of Wheehawk, New Jersey, to the mountains of Costa Rica. His story is a testament to the power of transformation through nature an…
"Anatomy of Grief" Series | What's your grief bias?
What is your grief bias?
(Hint: You have one. We all do.)
Our beliefs about grief, or grief biases, define how we show up for ourselves and each other. They become particularly evident when we experie…
Grace on Ice: Skating through Sibling Grief 30 Years Delayed | Judy Lipson
Is it possible to begin grieving a loss after 30 years?
Join us as we delve into the profound impact of grief on our lives and the importance of opening up the conversation surrounding it.
Judy Lipson …
Season 2 Premiere: Demystifying the "Anatomy of Grief" Series
Welcome to the Season 2 of the Grief and Light Podcast!
Season 2 is a deliberate exploration of the "Anatomy of Grief," aiming to demystify the misunderstood aspects of grief and offer a platform for …
I have a confession... and an invitation for the New Year
A message for the new year…
I'm about to reveal a "secret" that's been a quiet cornerstone of my journey – a confession that feels like turning a page in our shared narrative.
As we stand at the thres…
Between Pages and Pain: Writing the unthinkable in STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU
What would you do if your only sibling, your sister, was diagnosed with a terminal illness the day after giving birth to her second child?
In this heartfelt episode, we embark on an intimate conversat…
Modeling Courage: Recovering from Loss and Addiction | Jonathan Niziol
The sudden death of a parent, the loss of three close friends, and a sexual assault were among the catalysts of Jonathan Niziol’s 15-year spiral into alcohol, drugs, exercise addiction, anxiety and d…
Reclaiming Grief with Danielle Catherine Baker
Join us for a magical conversation with Danielle Catherine Baker, a dedicated mother, women's health mentor, doula and female yoga teacher.
She lives nomadically with her family, hosts Women's Circle…
10 weeks of tears: early grief, sibling loss & holiday heartache
Handle with care.
My intention is always to honor my guests’ truths, stories, their loved ones’ stories, and to deliver these heart-felt stories to you as a listener with care.
Some stories are more l…
Nurtured by nature: Letting nature carry the magnitude of our grief
"I never understood why when someone dies the bereaved post quotes with photos of nature — waves, sunsets, clouds, rain … and then my brother died. My only sibling.
And I found myself living somewher…
Ambiguous grief and sibling loss during the holidays with Andrianna Moustakas
Meet Andrianna, a remarkable young woman who experienced the heartbreaking loss of her brother, Christopher, just three years ago. This devastating loss, along with having to navigate a complex relat…
A Husband's Perspective on Grief | How Adult Sibling Loss Impacts Marriage
In this heartfelt conversation, my husband, Cesar, and I delve into the complex dynamics of adult sibling loss, and how it has tested, strengthened, and reshaped our relationship.
You will hear a cand…
Grief and Personal Boundaries
In this episode, we explore how grief can transform and redefine our personal boundaries, either drawing them closer or pushing them further away, as well as how grief triggers, such as anger or sadn…
Rising through Grief with Melinda Chinen, Certified Grief & Life Coach
Watch the video on YouTube
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This episode is dedicated to our brothers and sisters in Lāhainā, Maui, who suffered the tremendous loss of their lives, loved ones, homes, and life as they knew it as a …
Trusting Yourself to be All In with Amanda McKoy Flanagan
Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ
I have the honor of introducing a remarkable guest whose life story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, healing generational trauma, a…
Breaking the Silence on Preventable Stillbirth with Domenique Rice, TJ's Mom
The Ripple Effect: Conversations For Change Series
EP.8 Breaking the Silence on Preventable Stillbirth with Domenique Rice, TJ's Mom
In this moving episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Domen…
Shining a Light on Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness, Community Support, Recovery and Change
Welcome to the first of a series of episodes called, "The Ripple Effect: Conversations for Change," where we explore pressing issues, and highlight inspiring individuals making a difference.
In this …
The Pain is Real, but the Suffering is Optional
What is the difference between pain and suffering in grief?
Grief is an unwelcome companion that we never invite into our lives.
It barges in unannounced, shattering our world and leaving us to pick u…
Father's Day Episode | A conversation with my father about befriending grief after losing a son
Father’s Day is around the corner, and if you know a father who has lost their son or daughter, or if you’ve lost your father, then you know it’s simply not the same.
Like many holidays, Father’s Day …
Continuing Bonds: Death ends a life, but not a relationship | The evolution of grief
Grief is such a common experience, and yet we seem to understand so little about it.
For decades, many believe the "stages of grief" are the only way to "recover" from a loss -- a sort of process to …