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We live in a world obsessed with appearances—but what if who we are goes far deeper than skin and bone? What if death isn't the end, but a transformation?

In this heart-opening episode, Brian D. Smith explores a powerful truth: You are not your body. 💫 Through reflections on grief, near-death experiences, and spiritual wisdom, we’re invited to look beyond the physical and connect with the eternal essence of our loved ones—and ourselves.

💭 Have you ever felt someone’s presence after they’ve passed?
This isn’t imagination—it’s connection. In this episode, you’ll discover:
🔹 Why our bodies are constantly changing—and not our true identity
🔹 The soul’s journey beyond death and how it often remains close
🔹 What near-death experiences reveal about consciousness
🔹 How to begin forming a soul-to-soul relationship with those who’ve transitioned

🕊️ “We don’t bury people. We release the shell. The soul lives on.”
This message is for anyone who has ever grieved, ever asked, “Where did they go?”—and who dares to believe that love is stronger than death. ❤️

This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.

Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck

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✨ Episode Summary:
What if your deepest grief was actually your greatest opportunity for growth? In this heart-opening conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with photographer, filmmaker, and former attorney Peter Alessandria to explore how loss, self-doubt, and life’s most painful detours can lead to profound spiritual awakening.

Peter shares his personal transformation—how losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis set him on a path to uncovering his creative gifts, and how his brother’s unexpected passing deepened his spiritual conviction. His documentary, Every Soul Knows, weaves together the voices of over 60 near-death experiencers, mediums, and spiritual teachers—all pointing to a powerful truth: we are so much more than we think we are.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

• Peter’s journey from law to photography to filmmaking 🎬
• How loss and failure can lead to breakthrough moments 🌱
• What NDEs reveal about the afterlife, soul contracts & reincarnation
• The life-changing message Peter received after his brother’s death 💔
• Behind the scenes of the making of Every Soul Knows
• How to apply spiritual truths to everyday challenges 🙏
• Why YOU came here—and what your soul already knows ✨

🎧 Don’t miss: A moving clip from the film featuring Dr. Eben Alexander’s powerful near-death experience and a message from beyond the veil.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 🌍 Every Soul Knows (Film): https://www.everysoulknows.com
• 📘 Be Bigger Than You Think You Are (Peter's book): https://www.bebiggertoday.com
• 🌱 It’s Time to Remember (Nonprofit mission): https://www.itstimetoremember.org
• 💬 Join the Grief 2 Growth community: https://www.grief2growth.com/community

This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.

Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck

You can send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the show notes. Use fanmail to:

1.) Ask questions.
2.) Suggest future guests/topics.
3.) Provide feedback

Can't wait to hear from you!

I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.

https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons

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🧘‍♂️ Episode Summary:
In this soul-stirring conversation, former Buddhist monk Stephen Schettini joins Brian Smith to talk about practical mindfulness, the emotional power of silence, and what it really means to know yourself. From the pain that led him to the monastery, to the courage it took to leave, Stephen shares timeless wisdom that helps us face modern challenges with clarity and grace.

💡 In This Episode, We Explore:

• Why mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind
• The difference between real transformation and spiritual bypassing
• How grief, anxiety, and frustration can be doorways to growth
• What Stephen learned from the Buddha himself—beyond religion
• How you can start (and stick with) a daily mindfulness practice

🌐 Guest Info:
Stephen Schettini
Website: https://mindfulnesslive.ca
Books:
📘 The Novice
📘 It Begins With Silence

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Continue the conversation at 👉 grief2growth.com/community

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This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.

Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck

You can send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the show notes. Use fanmail to:

1.) Ask questions.
2.) Suggest future guests/topics.
3.) Provide feedback

Can't wait to hear from you!

I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.

https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons

Support the show

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