The Empowered Grief Journey

From Suppression to Expression: How Men Heal Through Vulnerability

Shaun Grant opens up about losing the people closest to him and how years of emotional suppression shaped his experience with grief. For most of his life, he didn’t know how to express his emotions — until a quiet moment on his honeymoon led to a four-day release of tears that became the start of deep healing.
In this powerful conversation, Shaun shares how vulnerability became his greatest strength and how men can learn to feel, express, and process their emotions without shame. His story is a reminder that healing begins when we stop hiding our pain and start honoring it.
If you’re a man navigating grief — or love someone who is — this episode will inspire you to open your heart and rediscover your strength through emotional honesty.

Rising After Loss: How Tanya Bonner Turned Pain Into Purpose

Tanya Bonner has faced some of life’s hardest challenges — from losing her partner in a car crash and saying goodbye to her father, to undergoing surgery and transforming her life through a powerful mindset and weight-loss journey. In this heartfelt conversation, Tanya shares how she turned grief into growth and self-doubt into determination.
As a Mindset & Accountability Coach with over 20 years of experience, Tanya empowers women to rise above adversity using her signature EMPOWER Framework. Featured on 7 News and recognized for her personal transformation story, she now helps others embrace purpose, resilience, and self-belief.
Tune in to discover how you can strengthen your mindset, face life’s challenges with grace, and reclaim your power one choice at a time.

Unbreakable: A Journey of Resilience with Dwayne Morton

From a misdiagnosis of blood cancer to a police shooting that nearly took his life, Dwayne Morton has faced unimaginable adversity — and risen stronger through it all. In this inspiring episode, Dwayne shares how faith, resilience, and mindset helped him transform tragedy into purpose.
A former international basketball player turned motivational speaker, Dwayne knows what it takes to overcome fear and find strength in the storm. His story is a powerful reminder that our challenges don’t define us — our response does.
Tune in to discover how to rise above your own grief, embrace your truth, and unlock the unbreakable spirit within.

Welcome to The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast

Welcome to the Empowered Grief Journey Podcast! I’m your host, Chris Mamone, an Acceptance Coach who is passionate about guiding people through the healing process of grief, loss, and trauma. My mission is to help you discover your self-acceptance as you heal and step into your personal power to create a life that aligns with your true self.
This podcast is your dedicated space for healing, growth, and transformation. Each episode shares insightful and inspirational stories, along with practical tools and actionable insights, to guide you along your healing journey. Together we will explore the hidden gifts, lessons, and blessings inside grief and empower you to reclaim your life and create an inspiring future.
Join us on this transformational journey of personal growth, where healing becomes a gateway to self-discovery and acceptance. Let’s take the next step forward, together.