Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life
Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life

Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life

Irene Weinberg

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Hosted by author and trauma survivor Irene Weinberg, the Grief and Rebirth podcast, which is ranked in the top 1.5% of over 3 million podcasts globally by Listen Score and highly ranked on Apple Podcasts, explores the intersections of grief, loss, trauma, spirituality, and the afterlife and is your go-to source for healing, personal transformation, and spiritual insights. Each episode features powerful conversations with experts in grief recovery, trauma healing, spiritual awakening and growth, renowned psychic mediums, energy and light healers, past lives and angel experts, charitable organizations, and near-death experience survivors, along with inspiring personal stories of resilience. Whether you’re seeking comfort after loss, exploring spirituality, or curious about mediumship and the afterlife, this podcast offers wisdom, hope, and guidance.Subscribe now and let us help you navigate your healing journey with insight, inspiration, and renewed joy in life!

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Two Devastating Losses in Two Years: Marie Crews on Grief, Signs From Her Son, and Learning to Live Again
APR 29, 2026
Two Devastating Losses in Two Years: Marie Crews on Grief, Signs From Her Son, and Learning to Live Again
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Even after going through a tremendous amount of grief, there is always the opportunity and hope to regain joyfulness and live again. </span><a href="www.mariecrews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Marie Crews</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> learned this after going through two devastating losses: the unexpected passing of her mother and the sudden death of her son. Joining Irene Weinberg, she shares how she refused to be defined by her grief by embracing self-love, giving herself comfort, and transforming her pain into compassion. Marie also shares how her journey of self-discovery transformed her into a certified grief coach and empowerment life coach who now teaches women how journaling can help them integrate grief, relieve trauma, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.</span></p><p><br></p><p>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:</p><ul><li>Marie’s complicated relationship with her mother</li><li>How grief shaped her pain into a deeper well of compassion, courage, and hope</li><li>How Marie’s son communicated with her from the other side</li><li>How Marie’s Nautilus Way helps women connect with their loved ones and release grief and trauma</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>WATCH ON YOUTUBE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7AEICMVv4&amp;list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7AEICMVv4&amp;list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✨ The Nautilus Way: Write Your Way Free</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join Marie's simple yet transformational four-step journal-writing process that creates accelerated healing while guiding you through some of life’s most heart-breaking circumstances.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">👉 </span><a href="https://griefandrebirth--mcrewscoachingllc.thrivecart.com/the-nautilus-way/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://griefandrebirth--mcrewscoachingllc.thrivecart.com/the-nautilus-way/</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✨ Join Marie’s Free Journal Jumpstart Workshop</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ready to transform the way you think, feel, and show up in your life? Start with Marie’s Journal Jumpstart Workshop—a powerful, self-paced introduction to The Nautilus Way.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This free experience will guide you through the first steps of using journaling to question your thoughts, shift limiting beliefs, and unlock new possibilities from within.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">👉 Get started today by emailing </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">[email protected]</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to access the workshop.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">📖 Marie's book, Even When… She Rose follows one woman as she confronts her past, breaks generational cycles, and learns to rise again even after life reopens old wounds. Buy here on Amazon: </span><a href="https://amzn.to/4sxNpVO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://amzn.to/4sxNpVO</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">---</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Grief &amp; Rebirth: Healing Resources &amp; Tools ✨</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)</strong></p><p><strong>They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.</strong></p><p><strong>Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w</a></p><p><strong>Get the Paperback or Hard copy: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrE995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XrE995</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter</strong></p><p><strong>Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Grief &amp; Rebirth Bookshop</strong></p><p><strong>Books by podcast guests for healing &amp; wisdom: </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Podcast &amp; Community</strong></p><p><strong>Inspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: </strong><a href="https://griefandrebirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://griefandrebirth.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 Stay Connected</strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Have a story or healing work to share?</strong></p><p><strong>Apply Here: </strong><a href="https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📰 Newsletter</strong></p><p><strong>Get updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>💖 Affiliate Disclaimer</strong></p><p><em>Some links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Marie Crews on Grief, Sudden Loss, and Healing After the Death of Her Son and Mother | Episode Teaser
APR 27, 2026
Marie Crews on Grief, Sudden Loss, and Healing After the Death of Her Son and Mother | Episode Teaser
<p>Join me for a deeply moving conversation with grief guide, empowerment coach, and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4sxNpVO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Even When She </a>Rose, Marie Crews, who shares her journey through the sudden loss of her mother and son, and how these heartbreaking experiences reshaped her understanding of grief, love, and healing.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">---</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Grief &amp; Rebirth: Healing Resources &amp; Tools ✨</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)</strong></p><p><strong>They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.</strong></p><p><strong>Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w</a></p><p><strong>Get the Paperback or Hard copy: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrE995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XrE995</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter</strong></p><p><strong>Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🛍️ Healing &amp; Self-Care Picks</strong></p><p><strong>Curated books and essentials from Irene: </strong><a href="https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Grief &amp; Rebirth Bookshop</strong></p><p><strong>Books by podcast guests for healing &amp; wisdom: </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Podcast &amp; Community</strong></p><p><strong>Inspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: </strong><a href="https://griefandrebirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://griefandrebirth.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 Stay Connected</strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story</strong></p><p><strong>Watch how the podcast began: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Have a story or healing work to share?</strong></p><p><strong>Apply Here: </strong><a href="https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📰 Newsletter</strong></p><p><strong>Get updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>💖 Affiliate Disclaimer</strong></p><p><em>Some links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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I Lost Myself to Addiction and Pain Then Rebuilt a Life with Meaning
APR 22, 2026
I Lost Myself to Addiction and Pain Then Rebuilt a Life with Meaning
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A former pastor who once built a church for men finds himself unraveling under the weight of addiction, infidelity, and a faith that no longer holds, and what follows is not a collapse but a return to something truer as </span><a href="thesacredgrit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Jason Lyle</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> walks through the wilderness of grief, shame, and near self-destruction to rebuild a life rooted in honesty, curiosity, and self-love. In the quiet of the mountains and the discipline of daily practices like breathwork, meditation, and cold exposure, he begins to understand that healing is not about fixing what is broken but about shedding what was never real, reconnecting the mind and body through nervous system regulation, and learning how to create space between impulse and action. What emerges is a different kind of strength, one that invites men to face their pain without armor, to regulate rather than react, and to discover that the path forward is not about becoming someone new but about returning to who they have always been beneath the noise, the habits, and the hurt.</span></p><p><br></p><p>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:</p><ul><li>How Jason’s life unraveled through addiction, infidelity, and a crisis of faith, and what it took to rebuild from the ground up.</li><li>Why grief, when faced honestly, can become a powerful teacher rather than something that destroys us.</li><li>How nervous system dysregulation drives impulsive behavior and the patterns we struggle to break.</li><li>The connection between trauma, the body, and decision-making, and why change requires more than just willpower.</li><li>How practices like breathwork, meditation, yoga, and cold exposure help reconnect the mind and body.</li><li>What it means to create space between thought and action, and how that space can transform a life.</li><li>Why many men struggle with emotional regulation and how learning self-love becomes the foundation for healing.</li><li>How daily, consistent practices matter more than intensity when it comes to lasting transformation.</li><li>The role of wilderness, solitude, and community in rebuilding identity and finding meaning.</li><li>Why true healing is less about becoming someone new and more about returning to your truest self.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>WATCH ON YOUTUBE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u72I2a14Y3k&amp;list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u72I2a14Y3k&amp;list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✨ Grief and Rebirth listeners — this is for you ✨</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jason is offering a free 30-minute Sacred Grit Discovery Call—a supportive space to explore where you are in your healing journey and how nervous-system-based spiritual practices can help you reconnect with peace, purpose, and faith.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Book your spot at</span><a href="http://www.thesacredgrit.com/call" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.thesacredgrit.com/call</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and use the code REBIRTH 💛</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">---</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Grief &amp; Rebirth: Healing Resources &amp; Tools ✨</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)</strong></p><p><strong>They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.</strong></p><p><strong>Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w</a></p><p><strong>Get the Paperback or Hard copy: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrE995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XrE995</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter</strong></p><p><strong>Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🛍️ Healing &amp; Self-Care Picks</strong></p><p><strong>Curated books and essentials from Irene: </strong><a href="https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Grief &amp; Rebirth Bookshop</strong></p><p><strong>Books by podcast guests for healing &amp; wisdom: </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Podcast &amp; Community</strong></p><p><strong>Inspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: </strong><a href="https://griefandrebirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://griefandrebirth.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 Stay Connected</strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story</strong></p><p><strong>Watch how the podcast began: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Have a story or healing work to share?</strong></p><p><strong>Apply Here: </strong><a href="https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📰 Newsletter</strong></p><p><strong>Get updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p>
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From Pastor to Wilderness Guide: Healing Grief, Addiction, and Finding Purpose After Collapse | Episode Teaser
APR 20, 2026
From Pastor to Wilderness Guide: Healing Grief, Addiction, and Finding Purpose After Collapse | Episode Teaser
<p>Jason Lyle shares his powerful journey through addiction, infidelity, and rock bottom and how grief became the catalyst for deep healing, spiritual awakening, and true purpose. Discover how he helps others rebuild their lives through nervous system healing, breathwork, and nature-based practices.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">---</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Grief &amp; Rebirth: Healing Resources &amp; Tools ✨</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)</strong></p><p><strong>They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.</strong></p><p><strong>Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w</a></p><p><strong>Get the Paperback or Hard copy: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrE995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XrE995</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter</strong></p><p><strong>Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🛍️ Healing &amp; Self-Care Picks</strong></p><p><strong>Curated books and essentials from Irene: </strong><a href="https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Grief &amp; Rebirth Bookshop</strong></p><p><strong>Books by podcast guests for healing &amp; wisdom: </strong><a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Podcast &amp; Community</strong></p><p><strong>Inspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: </strong><a href="https://griefandrebirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://griefandrebirth.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 Stay Connected</strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story</strong></p><p><strong>Watch how the podcast began: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Have a story or healing work to share?</strong></p><p><strong>Apply Here: </strong><a href="https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📰 Newsletter</strong></p><p><strong>Get updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>💖 Affiliate Disclaimer</strong></p><p><em>Some links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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How Caring for His Dying Mother Changed the Man He Became
APR 15, 2026
How Caring for His Dying Mother Changed the Man He Became
<p>Through the experience of his mother dying, <a href="https://www.theseidelagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Steve Seidel</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">’s </span>journey shows how loss can become a profound source of meaning, connection, and renewal. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of </span><a href="https://www.gentsjourney.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">GentsJourney.co</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, Steve shares how caring for his dying mother, alongside the earlier loss of his father, transformed his understanding of identity, vulnerability, and emotional healing. Through deeply personal reflections on people-pleasing, masculinity, and the sacred final moments with his mother, this conversation explores how grief can break us open while also guiding us toward greater presence, deeper relationships, and the courage to rewrite our own stories.</span></p><p><br></p><p>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:</p><ul><li>How childhood experiences of divorce and emotional responsibility can shape lifelong people-pleasing patterns.</li><li>The moment Steve Seidel realized he was a “recovering people-pleaser” and how awareness became the first step toward healing.</li><li>What it was like caring for his mother during her final years with cancer and being present in her last moments.</li><li>How grief can become a teacher that reshapes identity, purpose, and emotional resilience rather than something to “get over.”</li><li>The importance of storytelling and rewriting your personal narrative as a tool for healing and transformation.</li><li>Why vulnerability is often misunderstood—especially in men—and how redefining it can unlock connection and strength.</li><li>The “G.R.E.A.T.” framework (Gratitude, Reflection, Empathy, Accountability, Transformation) for navigating grief and growth.</li><li>How Steve built Gents Journey to create safe spaces for men to process emotions, build brotherhood, and remove emotional masks.</li><li>Why “connection is currency” in a disconnected world and how simple human presence changes relationships.</li><li>Small shifts that create big transformation, including giving yourself permission to be seen, heard, and human.</li><li>How joy can still exist alongside grief, and why healing is about integration—not replacement of pain.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>WATCH ON YOUTUBE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpCBKWq_SOg&amp;list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpCBKWq_SOg&amp;list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">---</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Grief &amp; 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