The Empowered Grief Journey

Motherhood and Grief: Finding the Path to Healing with Jana Wellemeyer

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone speaks with Jana Wellemeyer — a Coast Guard wife, homeschooling mother of three, and healing guide shaped by profound loss.
Jana opens up about her experiences with multiple miscarriages and a stillbirth, sharing the emotional toll of grieving while continuing to show up for everyday life. Through her work with the Grief Recovery Method, shamanic teachings, and Reiki, she discovered that healing isn’t linear — but it is possible.
Today, Jana helps others navigate their pain with compassion, presence, and spiritual insight, creating safe spaces for those carrying unresolved grief.

Grief, Purpose & Resilience: How Heidi Prowse Turned Loss into Leadership

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Australian community advocate and author Heidi Prowse, OAM, for an inspiring conversation about grief, leadership, and purpose after loss.
After losing her husband, Andrew, to cystic fibrosis, Heidi found herself navigating deep sorrow, identity shifts, and rediscovery. Instead of retreating from life, she stepped into service — becoming a mental health advocate, supporting others through health challenges, and transforming her pain into purpose.
With warmth, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, Heidi reminds us that even in our darkest seasons, connection and meaning are still possible.

Breaking Cycles & Reclaiming Identity: The Power of Forgiveness Part 2

In this powerful return episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes back Scott Stewart — professional speaker and personal development advocate — for a deeper exploration into forgiveness, identity, and breaking generational cycles.
Scott shares how his path from childhood adversity to emotional freedom continues to evolve, revealing what it truly means to forgive without forgetting. Through honest reflection, he discusses how forgiveness became the most liberating act of self-love in his healing journey and how breaking free from manipulation and abuse allowed him to reclaim his voice and purpose.
Together, Chris and Scott dive into the lasting impact of father wounds, the courage it takes to own your truth, and the freedom found in choosing peace over pain.
 

Starting Over at 60: Addiction, Loss, and Emotional Healing with Dallas

In this inspiring and unfiltered episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Dallas — a self-proclaimed “emotional baggage handler” and coach from Vancouver Island, Canada — for a powerful conversation about starting over when life falls apart.
Dallas shares what he calls his “year of collapse” — a season marked by cancer, addiction, and the loss of his marriage, family, business, and home. At 60 years old, he found himself rebuilding from rock bottom, beginning a journey through grief, self-discovery, and emotional healing that led him to a life of renewed purpose and service.
Together, Chris and Dallas explore what it means to release old stories, rebuild from nothing, and transform pain into freedom.
💬 This episode is a raw, relatable reminder that transformation doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from truth.

Walking Each Other Home: Grief, Hospice, and Holding Sacred Space

In this deeply compassionate episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone is joined by Marie Betcher, whose personal experiences with grief and professional work in hospice care offer profound insight into how we can support one another through life’s most sacred transitions.
Marie shares how loss has shaped her life and how her years of hospice work have transformed her understanding of presence, peace, and preparation at the end of life. Together, they explore what it truly means to hold space for others — to listen, to witness, and to honor the humanity in every moment.
🌿 Whether you’re grieving, caregiving, or simply reflecting on the meaning of life and death, this conversation is a heart-centered reminder that healing begins with connection — and that walking each other home is one of life’s greatest acts of love.

Grieving with Faith: Finding Resilience and Purpose After Child Loss

In this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Jenny Leavitt — board-certified mental health coach, author, and speaker — who turned the heartbreak of losing her son into a mission of hope and healing.
Jenny opens up about her journey through unimaginable loss, sharing how faith became both a lifeline and a guiding force through the darkest moments. Today, through her writing, coaching, and courses, she helps others walk through grief with practical tools, spiritual support, and the reminder that love always remains.
Together, Chris and Jenny explore the emotional layers of child loss, what it means to stay anchored in faith, and why healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means learning to carry love and pain side by side.

Yoga, Ayurveda & Grief: A Journey to Self-Actualization with Emily Mantranach

In this uplifting episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Emily Mantranach — yoga teacher, Ayurvedic wellness counselor, and life coach — for a heart-centered conversation on healing, embodiment, and the wisdom of the soul.
Emily shares her personal journey through grief and transformation, revealing how ancient practices like yoga and Ayurveda helped her process loss, reconnect with her body, and cultivate inner peace.
With the mind of an engineer and the heart of a healer, Emily reminds us that grief isn’t something to fix — it’s something to feel, integrate, and grow through.

Redefining Success Through Grief: Healing, Awareness, and Prosperity

In this insightful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone sits down with Neville Starick, a performance and prosperity specialist from Australia, to explore how grief can reshape the way we view success, purpose, and well-being.
Neville shares how personal loss became the catalyst for his journey into coaching and why he now helps business leaders cultivate self-awareness as a foundation for both emotional healing and authentic prosperity.
Together, they dive into what it means to live prosperously beyond material success — embracing emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and meaning as integral parts of the healing process.