The Empowered Grief Journey

From Anger to Awakening: A Journey Back to Spirit

In this deeply vulnerable episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jillene Gallatin to explore the raw emotions that often accompany grief — especially those we’re taught to suppress, like anger at God.
After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Jillene found herself consumed by pain, resentment, and a sense of spiritual disconnection. Yet through her willingness to sit in the discomfort and question her beliefs, she began to experience a profound spiritual awakening — one that reconnected her to her faith, her truth, and her inner light.
This heartfelt conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt lost, angry, or abandoned by their beliefs in the face of loss. Jillene’s story is a reminder that healing often begins not in the light, but in the courage to face the darkness and find grace within it.

Grieving Divorce and Death: A Journey of Reclaiming Self with Keiko

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Keiko, who vulnerably shares her experience navigating two life-altering losses — the end of her marriage and the death of her mother.
Keiko opens up about the emotional complexity of grieving both a living relationship and a loved one who has passed, and how those experiences intertwined to shape her identity, growth, and spiritual awareness.
Together, they explore how grief shows up in unexpected forms, why divorce deserves the same compassion as death, and how healing becomes possible when we choose to face pain with honesty and self-love.

The Widow’s Comeback: Grief, Grit, and Owning the Hot Mess with Lisa Woolery

In this candid and empowering episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Lisa Woolery — public relations executive turned sudden widow — to explore what it really means to rebuild life after loss.
Lisa opens up about the shock of losing her husband without warning and the messy, unfiltered realities of navigating grief, parenting, finances, dating, and identity. With grit, humor, and radical honesty, she reminds us that healing doesn’t have to be perfect — and that owning your “hot mess” moments can actually bring you back to life.
Together, they discuss her book The Widow’s Comeback, the power of writing through grief, and how pickleball, travel, and self-forgiveness became part of her healing.

Grief, Growth, and Synchronicity: Healing Across Generations

In this touching episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Gabriella Richardson, a grief traveler whose journey through loss began at a young age. After losing multiple family members — including her uncle, great-grandmother, and grandfather — within ten months as a teenager, Gabriella developed emotional patterns and beliefs that would take years to unravel.
Now, as an adult, she reflects on how her grandmother’s passing invited her to meet grief again — this time with greater awareness, compassion, and connection. Gabriella shares how synchronicities, signs, and a deepening spiritual lens helped her rediscover meaning and growth in the midst of pain.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how grief transforms over time — teaching us to listen, evolve, and find hope in the unseen threads that connect generations.

A Widow’s Journey: Boundaries, Healing, and the Power of Saying No

In this deeply honest episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Suzanne Denigris — widow, mother, life coach, and boundaries advocate — for a powerful conversation about reclaiming yourself after profound loss.
Suzanne shares her story of losing her husband in a way that shattered her world and forced her to rebuild her identity from the ground up. Along her journey, she discovered the healing power of saying “no” without guilt, honoring her own needs, and learning that boundaries are not walls — they’re acts of self-love.
Together, Chris and Suzanne explore what it means to heal on your own terms, embrace self-belonging, and turn your grief story into a guiding light for others.

Finding Meaning After Loss: Lessons in Healing and Hope with Jon Emery

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone reconnects with Jon Emery for a meaningful conversation about the messy, nonlinear path of grief and what it teaches us about life and love.
Through candid storytelling and honest reflection, Jon shares how loss reshaped his perspective — helping him slow down, reconnect with himself, and show up more fully for others. Together, they explore how grief can open unexpected doors to clarity, connection, and growth.
This episode is for anyone navigating the quiet after the storm — learning to rebuild, redefine purpose, and carry forward the lessons of love and impermanence.

End-of-Life Clarity: Presence and the Sacred Role of a Death Doula

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone is joined by Jill, a certified death doula and founder of End of Life Clarity, for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to hold space at the edge of life.
Jill shares her journey as a non-medical end-of-life practitioner, guiding individuals and families through one of the most sacred — and often avoided — parts of the human experience: dying. Together, they explore how presence, preparation, and compassion can transform fear into healing and bring peace to both the dying and the living.
Whether you’re supporting someone through terminal illness, grieving, or simply curious about what it means to die well, this episode offers profound wisdom, comfort, and clarity.
 

Healing Through Intuition: Transforming Grief and Trauma Through Soul Connection with Matty

In this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Matty from Soul Vibe Insights to explore the intersection of grief, trauma, and intuitive healing.
Matty courageously shares his story of childhood sexual assault — a wound that shaped his emotional world for years — and how reconnecting with his intuition and spiritual gifts became the foundation of his healing.
Through his work with Soul Vibe Insights, Matty and his wife now teach others how to access their Akashic Records through their course, Akashic Attunement: A Journey to Intuitive Mastery, helping people build deeper trust in their inner wisdom.