084 How I learned to live after losing my daughter

In this episode, Brian Smith shares his lifelong relationship with death—from childhood terror to the devastating loss of his 15-year-old daughter. Instead of being broken by grief, he and his family discovered a path forward through love, communication and respect. He shares all things grief and the GEMS model.

• How Brian’s early fear of death shaped his life
• The raw reality of losing a child—and how grief rewired him
• How families can grow closer after tragedy
• Society's roles and expectations during this time
• The 4-Pillar "GEMS" Method (Gratitude, Exercise, Mindfulness, Sleep) that helped him survive
• How to honor loss without losing yourself

This isn’t just a story of pain, it’s a blueprint for resilience. Whether you’ve faced loss or just fear it, Brian’s journey will change how you see life, death, and healing.

You can find Brian:

• Website: https://grief2growth.com
• Store with free and paid resources: https://grief2growth.com/store
• Substack: https://grief2growth.substack.com
• Free online grief assessment: https://grief2growth.com/assessment

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