The Empowered Grief Journey

Decoding Narcissism: How to Spot the Patterns and Reclaim Your Power

In this eye-opening episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, we dive into the realities of narcissistic abuse, trauma, and healing with Russell Tellup, a practitioner who combines personal experience with professional expertise.
Together, we unpack the key signs of narcissistic behavior — gaslighting, manipulation, and love bombing — and how these patterns can quietly erode your confidence, boundaries, and emotional safety. Russell shares insights on how to identify red flags, protect your energy, and rebuild self-trust after emotional trauma.
We also explore the power of somatic healing and hypnosis in releasing the body’s stored grief and trauma, featuring a live hypnosis session designed to help listeners begin their own emotional release.

From Trauma to Triumph: A Survivor’s Journey of Healing and Hope

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, Geena Hymer shares her courageous story of healing from childhood trauma and rediscovering purpose through faith, resilience, and self-compassion.
Geena opens up about the layers of pain that shaped her early life — from parental divorce and sexual abuse to assault in her twenties — and how these experiences led her to use food as both comfort and protection.
Today, as a Hope Author and speaker, she’s writing her first book to help women heal their relationships with food, their bodies, and their past. With vulnerability and grace, Geena reminds us that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, awareness, and reclaiming your personal power.

Choosing Yourself: Healing Through Nature, Spirit, and Self-Discovery

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, Terri Lee-Shield shares her deeply personal experiences with death, grief, and the healing wisdom found in nature.
Terri reflects on how nature became her greatest teacher—revealing that death, loss, and rebirth are all part of the same sacred cycle. Through her journey, she discovered that when we allow what no longer serves us to die, we make space for new growth to emerge.
Together, we explore how grief can lead to self-discovery, the dangers of numbing pain through addiction or avoidance, and the courage it takes to truly feel and heal.
🌿 Tune in for this raw and honest conversation about choosing yourself, embracing nature’s lessons, and finding freedom through spiritual connection.

The Seasonal Movement: Grieving and Healing Through Nature’s Rhythms

In this episode, Rubén Gómez shares how the changing seasons can profoundly influence our emotions, energy, and healing process. After experiencing seasonal affective disorder himself, Rubén discovered the power of aligning daily life and grief work with the natural rhythms found in nature.
As the visionary founder of The Seasonal Movement, Rubén teaches how to live in harmony with nature’s cycles to achieve greater balance, clarity, and purpose. Blending ancient wisdom with modern cognitive and behavioral science, he helps others break free from burnout, emotional stagnation, and disconnection — using nature as a mirror for healing and growth.
🌿 Tune in to learn how to navigate grief, restore emotional equilibrium, and unlock your full potential by aligning your healing journey with the wisdom of the seasons.

Beyond the Loss: How Maddison Sutton Transformed Grief Into Healing and Purpose

In this episode, Maddison Sutton shares her powerful journey through grief, loss, and healing after losing her father to mesothelioma cancer. She opens up about the emotional weight of trying to support him through healthier choices, while navigating a family dynamic that avoided conversations around grief and healing.
After his passing, Maddison faced her emotions head-on — choosing to feel instead of suppress. Through this process, she discovered the importance of open dialogue, emotional release, and healthy routines that nurture both mind and body.
Today, as a Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach and Functional Diagnostics & Nutrition Practitioner, Maddison helps women manage stress, restore balance, and reclaim their well-being. Her story is a beautiful testament to how grief can lead to purpose, empowerment, and transformation.

Letters to Zachary: A Father’s Journey Through Grief, Vulnerability, and Healing

Grief is often spoken about — but rarely from a father’s perspective. Letters to Zachary is a deeply personal and courageous exploration of loss, love, and the healing power of vulnerability. After losing his son three years ago, Jason turned his pain into purpose, creating a space for men to navigate grief, connect with others, and honor the legacies of their loved ones.
In this heartfelt episode, Jason opens up about the realities of fatherhood after loss — from guilt and numbness to rediscovering meaning and joy. He reminds us that grief is both a personal and collective experience, one that transforms us in ways we never expect.

The Silence After Goodbye: Dana Kurmasheva’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Poetry

When Dana Kurmasheva lost her beloved brother, Arman, her world changed forever. Grief left her searching for a way to express emotions that words alone couldn’t capture — until she found poetry. What began as a private outlet became a powerful testament to love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.
In this episode, Dana shares her journey from Kazakhstan to Canada, from heartbreak to healing, and how grief led her to publish her debut poetry book, FIVE A.M. The Silence After Goodbye. Her story reminds us that even in silence, creativity can become a voice for connection and hope.

A Daughter’s Journey: Turning Her Father’s Loss Into Award-Winning Poetry

Anne Marie’s grief journey began with her father’s devastating cancer diagnosis and the heartbreak that followed his passing. What started as a few words scribbled on the back of a hospital receipt became the beginning of her healing through poetry.
In this episode, Anne Marie shares how grief reshaped her world — leading her from moments of despair to a sunrise on the beach, where watching baby turtles find the ocean reminded her of life’s quiet resilience.
Her story is a powerful reflection on how loss can awaken creativity, courage, and new purpose. Tune in to hear how she transformed pain into art, grief into gratitude, and her father’s memory into award-winning poetry that continues to inspire hearts around the world.