The Empowered Grief Journey

Breaking Free: Jill Schultz on Healing the Inner Child and Releasing Shame

In this deeply honest and emotional episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Jill Schultz, who shares her powerful journey of healing from childhood wounds and the buried shame that once defined her identity.
Through courageous vulnerability and the support of therapy, Jill found freedom by reconnecting with her inner child and rewriting the narrative she once believed about herself. She opens up about the power of naming your truth, breaking generational patterns, and learning to feel safe in your own body.

When Goodbye Comes Too Soon: Lisa Winters’ Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Light Again

In this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, Lisa Winters courageously shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her daughter at birth. With raw vulnerability and profound grace, Lisa opens up about the shock, sorrow, and soul-shattering grief that followed her daughter’s stillbirth — and how it changed everything.
She speaks to the silent ache of motherhood interrupted, the impossible decisions she faced, and the spiritual connection that continues beyond the physical world. Lisa’s story is one of heartbreak and healing, loss and legacy, and the quiet strength it takes to find yourself again after the unimaginable.

Grief as a Teacher: A Conversation with Dave Roberts

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Dave Roberts, licensed social worker, educator, and host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast.
Dave shares how the loss of his daughter Jeannine became a catalyst for profound personal and professional transformation. From the classroom to grief circles, he opens up about the power of teaching as a healing practice, the spiritual lessons grief offers, and how connection, vulnerability, and purpose can arise from the deepest pain.Whether you’re navigating grief, searching for meaning, or supporting others through loss, this conversation is a powerful reminder that love continues—and so do we.

Grief, Infertility, and the Power of Emotional Resilience with Dr. Brenna Squires

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Dr. Brenna Squires — clinical psychologist, fertility support coach, and host of The Empowered Fertility Podcast.
Blending professional expertise with lived experience, Dr. Brenna shares her own seven-year journey through infertility and the lessons it taught her about loss, strength, and self-compassion.
Together, they explore how fertility struggles often carry invisible grief — for the life you imagined, the body you hoped would cooperate, and the timeline you planned. Dr. Brenna offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help individuals and couples navigate these emotional layers, strengthen relationships, and restore hope.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing infertility or supporting someone on that journey — a reminder that grief and resilience can coexist.

Shame, Resilience, and Radical Acceptance with Kyira Wackett: Reclaiming Your Narrative After Loss

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Kyira Wackett — licensed mental health therapist, founder of Adversity Rising, and fierce advocate for healing through shame resilience and radical acceptance.
Kyira opens up about her personal experiences with grief and how they shaped her mission to help others face their pain without judgment. Through this deeply insightful conversation, she shares practical tools and empowering truths to help you rewrite the narratives you’ve been carrying — especially the ones rooted in guilt, silence, or self-blame.
Whether you’re navigating loss or learning to accept yourself more fully, this episode is a masterclass in finding strength through vulnerability and choosing your own version of freedom.

You Can’t Heal When You Hide: Serena Mastin on Grief, Survival, and Owning Your Story

In this raw and powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Serena Mastin — entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Exposed: You Can’t Heal When You Hide.
Serena’s story is one of profound resilience: from growing up in witness protection and foster care, to facing addiction, homelessness, corporate burnout, and the tragic suicide of her husband.
Despite unimaginable loss and adversity, Serena has emerged as a fierce advocate for healing, authenticity, and empowerment. Through her company, Pulse Marketing, and her advocacy work, she helps others reclaim their voice and live with unshakable purpose.

The Power of Holding Space: Aly Bird on Grief, Trauma, and Showing Up When It Matters Most

In this insightful and deeply compassionate episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Aly Bird — grief and trauma therapist, author, and fierce advocate for having the hard conversations around death, dying, and loss.
Aly shares her unique perspective as both a professional and someone who has personally experienced life-altering grief. Her grounded approach offers clarity, validation, and practical tools for those walking through loss — and for those who want to support them.
As the author of Grief Ally: Helping People You Love Cope with Death, Loss, and Grief, Aly delivers a powerful message: being present — truly present — is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

Legacy After Loss: Debbie Simmons on Grief, Purpose, and Building What Lasts

In this transformative episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Debbie Simmons — mother of nine, faith-driven nonprofit leader, and legacy coach whose life’s work was born from unimaginable loss.
After the heartbreaking death of her quadruplets, Debbie found herself at a crossroads. Instead of being consumed by grief, she chose to transform her pain into purpose. Her healing journey led to the founding of Anchor Point, a faith-based organization that supports women in crisis and equips families and leaders to navigate trauma with strength and clarity.