The Empowered Grief Journey

Episode 37: Unstuck & Unbreakable: Stories of Survival, Strength, and Self-Worth

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes two remarkable guests Sekou Writes and Fee King for a dynamic, double interview that dives deep into transformation after trauma. Sekou, a two-time stroke survivor, author, and marathon runner, shares his profound journey of healing and resilience. Fee King, wellness coach and author of Unstuck, delivers a rallying cry for women over 40 to reclaim their worth and rewrite their stories. Together, they offer raw truths, unapologetic inspiration, and proof that it’s never too late to heal, rise, and thrive.

Episode 36: Soul Alignment Through Grief: A Journey of Spirit, Surrender, and Self-Discovery with Suzanne Marambio

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I sit down with author, intuitive guide, and spiritual teacher Suzanne Marambio for an honest and soul-centered conversation about grief — not just as a painful experience, but as a powerful invitation into personal alignment and spiritual transformation.
Suzanne shares the story behind her new book and opens up about her own grief journey, including the layers of identity loss, spiritual awakening, and surrender that emerged along the way. Her perspective is deeply compassionate, gently challenging, and rooted in the belief that the universe supports us when we align with our soul truth.
We explore:
Why grief is often the beginning of our soul’s deeper work
The connection between spiritual growth and personal loss
Listening to your inner wisdom during emotional upheaval
The courage to follow alignment even when it disrupts your life
“Grief cracked me open — and through that opening, I found my soul again.”
This episode is for anyone navigating grief who’s also seeking a deeper sense of purpose, spiritual clarity, and authentic self-expression.

Episode 35: Grieving the Unthinkable: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Hope with Linda Henderson

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I speak with Linda Henderson — retired nurse, bereaved mother, and author of The Road of Love and Hope — as she shares her powerful and heartbreaking story of losing her 27-year-old pregnant daughter, Andrea, in a devastating car accident caused by a distracted driver.
Linda opens up about the life-altering grief that followed, the trauma and emotional aftermath, and how she eventually found her way back to purpose by turning her pain into a mission of support for others walking through child loss and deep sorrow.
We explore:
The sudden and tragic loss that shattered her world
The long, non-linear path of PTSD, anger, and healing
How writing became a therapeutic outlet for grief
Her commitment to offering hope, validation, and tools for other grieving parents
“I call it my love story… because even in the pain, love never left.”
This episode is for anyone grieving a child, navigating traumatic loss, or searching for a way to move forward when it feels impossible.

Episode 34: Divorce, Direction & Dirt Trails: Reclaiming Purpose with Allen from Crooked Trail Coaching

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I’m joined by Allen, a divorce coach, educator, and outdoor adventurer who believes healing doesn’t always happen in therapy — sometimes, it happens on the trail, one heavy step at a time.
Allen shares his powerful grief journey through divorce, lost identity, and self-betrayal — and how he slowly began to reclaim his purpose and aliveness by getting honest with himself and returning to the wilderness he once gave up. Through the creation of Crooked Trail Coaching, Allen now helps others rediscover who they are through movement, nature, and mindset.
We explore:
The grief that comes from giving up your dreams (and how to reclaim them)
Why feeling "stuck" is often a signal, not a failure
The moment that cracked Allen’s life wide open
How healing can be loud, messy, and deeply human
“You don’t have to stay stuck. You just have to start moving.”
Whether you’re navigating a breakup, life transition, or just trying to find your way back to yourself — this episode is for you.
 
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Episode 33: Grieving What Was Never Spoken: Adoption, Identity & Sacred Healing with Saidi Bess

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I sit down with Saidie Bess energy healer, sacred sexual guide, and founder of Sacred Sensual Alchemy for a raw and soul-expanding conversation about non-death grief, adoption trauma, and the spiritual path to reclaiming our most authentic selves.
Sadie shares how her grief journey began at birth, navigating the profound and often invisible losses of adoption the loss of biological connection, early emotional bonds, and identity. Her lived experience sheds light on a kind of grief we rarely talk about but that so many carry.
Together, we explore:
What it means to grieve a life you never got to live
The emotional and spiritual weight of adoption
Healing inherited and unacknowledged trauma
How reconnecting to sensuality and spiritual power can be a path to reclamation and joy
“People think adoption is a happy story. But for the baby, it begins with loss.”
This is a deeply moving episode about honoring unspoken grief and finding the courage to rise from what was never acknowledged.
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Episode 32: Grief, Identity, and Rebuilding After Rupture with Danielle Francine

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I sit down with body transformation expert and coach Danielle Francine for an honest and deeply moving conversation about grief beyond death — the kind that comes from the loss of connection, identity, and the life you thought you’d have.
Danielle shares her personal journey through spiritual questioning, relationship unraveling, and the painful realization that something was missing, even when everything on paper “looked right.” From walking away from a disconnected marriage to rebuilding her life from the inside out, Danielle brings raw truth and empowered reflection to the table.
We explore:
The grief that comes with emotional disconnection in relationships
Listening to your body as a guide in your healing process
Reclaiming joy, self-trust, and purpose after profound rupture
Why grief isn’t always about death — and how every ending can become an invitation to wholeness
“It wasn’t until everything fell apart that I finally came home to myself.”
If you’ve ever questioned your path, your relationship, or your worth, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to reclaim your power.
🎧 Tune in and join us for a conversation about healing, honesty, and the strength it takes to choose yourself.

Episode 31: Clearing the Mental Clutter: Empowered Thinking with Richard D. Waldman

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I sit down with Richard D. Waldman — retired Army veteran, clinical pastor, and creator of Order to Life — for a powerful conversation on the impact of conscious thinking during life’s most challenging seasons.
We explore Richard’s unique journey from real estate and law to coaching and clinical ministry, and how a simple two-step process helped him support others in managing mental chatter, reframing struggle, and finding purpose after trauma.
If you're looking for practical tools to reclaim your mindset and create clarity in the chaos, this episode is for you.
🎧 Topics we cover:
Why your thoughts can keep you stuck in grief (and how to shift them)
The connection between mental discipline and emotional healing
Richard’s Aha moment that led him to coaching and transformational work
This conversation is a gentle reminder that you can take control of your mind — and through that, reclaim your power.
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Episode 30: The Power of Release: Helping Men Feel, Heal, and Break Free from Emotional Suppression

Dr. Brian Tierney is a somatic psychologist, neuroscience professor, and psychotherapist with a passion for integrative healing. Specializing in trauma resolution, couples therapy, and integrative psychotherapy, he blends cutting-edge science with ancient practices to create transformative healing experiences. He shares his grief story from growing up and how that moment had a major impact on how he saw his self image and confidence as a person. He further goes on to share his journey into psychology and helping create a powerful space for men to learn how to grieve and express how they feel beyond the emotion of anger. He also shares a powerful story about discovering a supportive mens group that helped him learn how to open up and express emotion. You don't want to miss this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey!
 
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