Grief Wise & Grief Whys Podcast

Grief Wise Org
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 At Grief Wise, we believe that even in our deepest pain, there is still purpose—and that healing begins with honest connection, compassionate support, and unwavering hope. This brand guide exists to ensure that every message, image, and interaction reflects the heart of who we are: a faith-rooted voice of encouragement for those navigating life after loss. 

  1. Oct 13

    Still a Mother, Still Holding Hope: Grief Wise Podcast - Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Letty Rodriguez

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by Shanna Brown, Grief Wise  invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache, and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. In this week’s GriefWise episode, we sat with the extraordinary Letty Rodriguez — a woman of deep faith, a mother’s heart, and a testimony that reaches straight into the soul.etty shared the story of losing her 27‑year‑old son, Eric, in a tragic motorcycle accident — a moment she describes as “total shock… like living someone else’s life.” She spoke about Eric’s vibrant spirit, his humor, his joy, and the way he lit up every room. “You couldn’t stay crying around him… he brought light and laughter,” she recalled. Letty also opened up about the sacred ways God met her in the darkest hours — from collapsing at her dining room chair calling on Jesus, to remembering the sound of Eric’s laughter just two days before the accident, a moment she now believes was his spirit calling out “Abba, Father.” Her story is one of unimaginable loss, but also of supernatural comfort, resilience, and the unshakeable hope of eternity. She reminds us that it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to freeze, and it’s okay to not be okay — because God meets us in every one of those places. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love. Grief Wise Grief Whys help.griefwhys@gmail.com

  2. Sep 28

    Finding Purpose After Loss, Grief Wise Podcast - Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Liz Brewer

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by Shanna Brown, Grief Wise  invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache, and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. In this episode of Grief Wise, host Shanna Brown welcomes Liz Brewer for an honest conversation about grief, faith, and finding purpose after loss. Liz shares how losing her father, mother, siblings, pastor, and best friend changed her life—and how her own experience led her to help families facing overwhelming circumstances through Angel Foundation FL. Liz also talks about the journey behind her book, I Am the Answer: My Pathway to Joy. She and Shanna discuss the guilt that can follow a loss, the memories that bring comfort, and what it means to find joy again while still missing the people you love. If you’re navigating grief or wondering whether something meaningful can grow from your pain, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to have every answer today. Subscribe to Grief Wise for more honest, faith-filled conversations about life after loss. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love. Grief Wise Grief Whys help.griefwhys@gmail.com

  3. Sep 14

    Faith Under Fire: A Marine’s Journey Through Grief and Healing, Grief Wise Podcast, Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Luké Castellucci

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by the Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. In this deeply moving episode of Grief Wise, Shanna Brown sits down with her son, former Recon Marine Luke Castellucci, to share his raw and courageous journey through profound loss. Luke opens his heart about losing his beloved sister, Brooke, and his military mentor, Staff Sergeant Tyrell Ganoff, and the pain, anger, isolation, and unanswered questions that followed. He reveals the hidden struggles veterans often carry and the pressure to remain strong when everything inside is breaking. Through vulnerability, faith, family, and learning to ask for help, Luke discovered that healing begins when we stop carrying our burdens alone. This powerful conversation offers hope to anyone walking through grief and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, God is near, and there can be growth through grief. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.

  4. Aug 30

    Grief of Dreams: When Motherhood Takes a Unique Path, Grief Wise Podcast, Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Linda Santana Arroyo

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by the Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. In this powerful episode of the Grief Wise Podcast, Linda Arroyo vulnerably shares the unexpected grief of motherhood after her daughter was born with a disability. Discover how chronic sorrow, shattered dreams, faith, caregiving, and unexpected detours reshaped her life. Through honest storytelling, Linda reveals how God’s grace, rest, resilience, and purpose can transform profound loss into hope. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.

  5. Aug 16

    Why Not Me? Learning Forgiveness and Faith After Unthinkable Tragedy, Grief Wise Podcast - Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Crystal Herrera

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by the Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. This time on the Grief Wise Podcast, we welcome Crystal . After losing her younger sister in a tragic accident and later grieving the loss of both beloved grandmothers, Crystal shares how her faith transformed profound pain into purpose. Through seasons of shock, anger, guilt, and unanswered questions, Crystal discovered the healing power of forgiveness and the sustaining presence of God. Her story is a powerful reminder that grief may change us, but it doesn’t have to defeat us. God meets us in the fire, strengthens us to overcome, and never wastes our hurt. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.

  6. Aug 2

    Beauty from Ashes: A Widow’s Journey to Healing, Grief Wise Podcast - Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Mollyana Ward

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by the Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. This time on the Grief Wise podcast, we welcome Mollyana Ward to share her powerful story of walking alongside her husband through his battle with glioblastoma, navigating caregiving, loss, and the challenges of widowhood. Together with host Shanna Brown, they explore unwavering faith, resilience, and the healing journey that led Mollyana from heartbreak to renewed purpose, unexpected love, and a deeper trust in God's faithfulness. This honest conversation offers encouragement, practical hope, and the reminder that healing is possible, even after life's most devastating losses.  Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.

  7. Jul 19

    Live on Air: The Sudden Loss That Changed Everything in a Single Moment, Grief Wise Podcast - Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Christy Atlas

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache, and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. In this heartfelt episode of the Grief Wise Podcast, host Shanna Brown welcomes  Christy Atlas , who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband to a sudden heart attack in November 2022. Christy recounts the trauma of performing CPR alongside her daughter, navigating the shock of his unexpected death, and facing difficult discoveries in the aftermath of her loss. Through an honest and faith-filled conversation, she reflects on the journey of grief, forgiveness, and the power of gratitude even in life's darkest moments. Christy also shares how, just days after her husband's passing, she was invited to give a TEDx talk, reinforcing her God-given purpose of advocating for children with hearing loss through her nonprofit, Sounding Joy. This inspiring episode offers hope and encouragement, reminding listeners that even through profound loss, God can bring healing, purpose, and new life. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.

  8. Jul 5

    A Mother’s Voice Against Fentanyl: Love, Loss, and a Fight to Save Lives-Host Shanna Brown, Featuring Julie Kettles

    Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache, and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. After the devastating loss of her daughter, Heidi, to a fentanyl overdose, Julie Kettles found herself navigating a grief no parent should ever endure. Faced with unimaginable heartbreak—and the painful loss of her grandchildren through the foster care system—she discovered that God's presence was not absent in her suffering but steadfast within it. Though grief reshaped every part of her life, it never diminished His goodness. Instead, it became the place where His faithfulness, peace, and love were revealed most deeply. As Julie leaned into Christ, she learned that healing is not found in denying grief but in surrendering it. Through honest lament, unwavering faith, and the courage to share Heidi's story, her pain was transformed into purpose. Today, Julie offers hope to grieving families while educating communities about the dangers of fentanyl, reminding others that even life's deepest wounds can become vessels of compassion, wisdom, and restoration. Her journey stands as a powerful testimony that although loss changes us forever, God faithfully walks beside the brokenhearted, bringing beauty from ashes and hope where despair once lived. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.

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 At Grief Wise, we believe that even in our deepest pain, there is still purpose—and that healing begins with honest connection, compassionate support, and unwavering hope. This brand guide exists to ensure that every message, image, and interaction reflects the heart of who we are: a faith-rooted voice of encouragement for those navigating life after loss. 

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  • Creator
    Grief Wise Org
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Grief Wise & Grief Whys Podcast
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