The Empowered Grief Journey

Forgiveness as Freedom: How to Break Generational Trauma with Scott Stewart

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Scott Stewart — speaker and healthcare advocate — for a powerful conversation about the true meaning of forgiveness.
Scott shares his story of growing up in an environment marked by manipulation and broken family patterns, and how a turning point at age 22 set him on a path toward faith, healing, and freedom. Through years of inner work and personal growth, he not only overcame deep trauma but broke a generational cycle of abuse — creating a new legacy of love, integrity, and purpose.
Together, Chris and Scott explore how forgiveness isn’t about excusing what happened — it’s about releasing what no longer serves you.

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.

Soul Alignment Through Grief: Healing Through Spirit, Surrender, and Self-Discovery

In this soul-centered episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I sit down with Suzanne Marambio — author, intuitive guide, and spiritual teacher — for a heartfelt conversation about grief as a catalyst for awakening and alignment.
Suzanne shares the story behind her new book and her personal path through loss, identity shifts, and spiritual surrender. Her journey reveals how grief, when met with openness, can become a sacred invitation to rediscover our soul’s truth.
Together, we explore why grief often marks the beginning of deeper soul work, how spiritual growth and personal loss intertwine, and the courage it takes to follow inner guidance when life unravels.

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

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I speak with Linda Henderson — retired nurse, bereaved mother, and author of The Road of Love and Hope — as she shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 27-year-old pregnant daughter, Andrea, in a car accident caused by a distracted driver.
Linda opens up about the trauma and emotional aftermath that followed, including the long, non-linear path through PTSD, anger, and the search for meaning. Through writing and advocacy, she transformed her pain into a mission to support other grieving parents navigating unimaginable loss.
Together, we explore the healing power of storytelling, love’s enduring presence through grief, and how hope can re-emerge even after the unthinkable.

Reclaiming Purpose After Divorce: Healing on the Trail with Allen from Crooked Trail Coaching

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, 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 story of grief through divorce, lost identity, and self-betrayal — and how returning to nature helped him rediscover purpose, honesty, and self-trust. Through Crooked Trail Coaching, he now guides others to reconnect with who they are through movement, reflection, and the wisdom of the wilderness.
We explore what it means to grieve the dreams you gave up, recognize that feeling “stuck” is a signal (not a failure), and embrace healing that’s loud, messy, and deeply human.

Grieving What Was Never Spoken: Adoption, Identity & Sacred Healing with Saidi Bess

In this soul-expanding episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I sit down with Saidi Bess — energy healer, sacred sexual guide, and founder of Sacred Sensual Alchemy — for a raw and transformative conversation about non-death grief, adoption trauma, and spiritual reclamation.
Saidi shares how her grief journey began at birth, navigating the invisible losses of adoption — the separation from biological roots, early emotional bonds, and identity. Her story illuminates a form of grief rarely acknowledged yet deeply felt by many.
Together, we explore what it means to grieve a life never lived, heal inherited and unspoken trauma, and rediscover joy through embodied spirituality and sensual connection. “People think adoption is a happy story. But for the baby, it begins with loss.”

Beyond the Rupture: Healing Grief, Identity, and Self-Trust with Danielle Francine

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I sit down with Danielle Francine, body transformation expert and coach, for an honest conversation about grief beyond death — the kind that comes from losing connection, identity, and the life you thought you’d have.
Danielle opens up about her own journey through spiritual questioning, emotional disconnection, and the unraveling of a marriage that no longer reflected who she was. Through courage and self-awareness, she rebuilt her life from the inside out, learning to listen to her body as a compass for healing and truth.
Together, we explore the grief that arises from emotional rupture, how endings can become invitations to wholeness, and what it means to finally come home to yourself.

Clearing the Mental Clutter: Healing Through Empowered Thinking with Richard D. Waldman

In this insightful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I sit down with Richard D. Waldman — retired Army veteran, clinical pastor, and creator of Order to Life — for a transformative conversation about the power of conscious thinking during life’s most difficult seasons.
Richard shares his journey from real estate and law to coaching and clinical ministry, revealing how a simple two-step process helped him and others manage mental chatter, reframe pain, and find purpose after trauma.
We explore how thoughts can keep you stuck in grief, the link between mental discipline and emotional healing, and the moment that sparked Richard’s passion for helping others think differently.