Rebuilding a Life After Decades of Caregiving and Grief

What begins as a life devoted to caregiving can, in midlife, evolve into a profound awakening toward intentional purpose. We are delighted to welcome best-selling author, speaker, and podcast host Debbie R. Weiss, who shares her extraordinary journey from decades as a family caregiver to reclaiming her life after profound loss. Hear how turning 50 was a catalyst for change, leading her to develop the "maybe I can" mindset and her signature "sprinkle effect"—a dynamic approach of taking small, intentional steps to navigate life's toughest transitions and build true resilience. Debbie’s inspiring story, chronicled in her books On Second Thought…Maybe I Can and The Sprinkle Effect, is a powerful testament that it is absolutely never too late to redefine your path and create a more vibrant, fulfilling life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Childhood insecurities and limiting beliefs often lead to a life of people-pleasing and prioritizing others.Decades of family caregiving, even when purposeful, can result in profound burnout.A “turning point” moment in midlife can be a powerful catalyst to reclaim your life.Shift your mindset from “I can’t” to “maybe I can” by starting with one small, intentional step.Finding a personal creative focus is a vital act of self-preservation and a source of healing during intense grief.The “sprinkle effect” is a dynamic strategy to achieve sustainable transformation through small, intentional qualities like joy and discipline.The E + R = O formula shows that taking responsibility for your reaction to an event controls the outcome of your life.Build resilience by creating a “maybe I can list” of all the major adversities you have successfully overcome.Self-care is an imperative act, not a selfish one, necessary to show up as your best self for your family and yourself.Healing from pain is a continuous journey of learning to live with it, preventing it from controlling your life.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Rebuilding a Life After Decades of Caregiving and Grief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX8Uz9krSdg&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=4&t=1803sThe Sprinkle Effect Workbook: Practical Exercises and Thoughtful Prompts to Support Your Journey to a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life: https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9798991084703---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

In the next episode of Grief and Rebirth, Debbie Weiss—bestselling author, speaker, and lifelong caregiver—opens up about the profound losses that shaped her and the awakening at age 50 that sparked a powerful new beginning. We explore how she broke free from decades of putting herself last, found healing through her books On Second Thought Maybe I Can and The Sprinkle Effect, and discovered what it truly means to live with intention after grief.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of your next chapter, Debbie’s story will remind you that healing is possible, and it’s never too late to rewrite your life. Tune in for hope, inspiration, and heartfelt truth. ---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

✨ Re-Release: A Conversation Worth Hearing Again ✨We’re rereleasing this deeply moving episode because its message of grief, love, healing, and spiritual connection is timeless.Join Irene in an intimate conversation with internationally acclaimed artist and author Charlie Bynar, whose journey through profound loss led to extraordinary spiritual awakening. After losing her son Isaac at sixteen and her husband Chris just a few years later, Charlie found healing by reaching beyond the veil—receiving guidance and messages that continue to inspire others.Charlie shares her experience co-writing Through the Darkness: A Story of Love from the Other Side with Isaac after his transition, a #1 Amazon Kindle bestseller, along with insights on grief, forgiveness, mediumship, and the unbreakable truth that love never dies.Whether this is your first listen or a return, this episode offers comfort, hope, and a powerful reminder that we are never truly alone. 💛WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/09NBjXhPix4Charlie's book, Through the Darkness: A Story of Love from the Other Side: https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9781964721224---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

Can grief be a doorway to discovering your own mediumship gifts after loss? In this moving episode, the highly intuitive Tami Pitetti Sanders, a medium, psychic, and intuitive healer, shares her journey of resilience after the sudden passing of her family dog and beloved father. This devastating experience awakened a deep connection with spirit, leading to her unique style of mediumship, which involves channeling messages and giving incredibly clear readings through photographs. Tami also discusses the vital importance of inner work, such as shadow healing and past life regression, for resolving buried trauma, proving that true healing must start from within to generate a powerful ripple of positive change in your life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The profound loss and emotional turmoil that can awaken spiritual gifts.Exploring modalities like Reiki and meditation as necessary first steps on a spiritual path.The transformative power of meeting one's partner through a shared, deeply traumatic life event.Understanding why certain relationships may fall away during a period of intense personal or spiritual transformation.Experiencing direct communication from loved ones immediately after their passing, such as through an apparition.How to receive and recognize deeply personal signs from beyond, like specific numbers (e.g., 44) or animal visitations (e.g., cardinals).The power of unique mediumship styles, such as channeling messages and providing psychic readings through photographs.Utilizing inner work modalities like Shadow Work and Past Life Regression to identify and resolve buried trauma.The importance of healing from the inside out and prioritizing self-care ("putting yourself first") to be able to help others effectively.Actionable advice for grieving, including honoring the person, keeping their memory alive through stories, and having open conversations about end-of-life wishes before a crisis.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: How Tragedy Revealed Her Hidden Mediumship Powers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmRKpYkbTJA&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

After losing her father and facing deep emotional upheaval, Tami Pitetti Sanders discovered her mediumship and medical intuitive gifts. In this episode, she shares personal signs from beyond, the courage to release unsupportive relationships, and how grief became a doorway to inner healing. Tune in for this episode next on Grief and Rebirth! ---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

Channeling the Spirit of Her Son & Triumphs Over MS, Depression, and Chronic PainTobi Blake opens her heart about her courageous journey alongside her husband, AJ, as she shares the profound story of their 17-year-old son, Thomas, whose tragic passing became a transformative chapter in Tobi’s life. Tobi reveals how Thomas now serves as her teacher and guide from beyond, how she triumphed over multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation through profound spiritual and energetic healing, and how, having previously been attuned to galactic beings, angels, dragons, and spirit allies, her sacred reconnection with Thomas opened exciting new dimensions of wisdom, including an introduction to the Andromedan People—Master Healers who continue to expand her work. Join us as Tobi, intuitive channel, multi-dimensional healer, creator of the Take Your Medicine YouTube Series, and co-host of the No Dysfunction Here podcast, shares her journey of healing, spiritual advising, life coaching, and energy work. This conversation is not just about overcoming adversity—it’s a fascinating awakening to the limitless guidance available when we open ourselves to the unseen.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Channeling the Spirit of Her Son & Triumphs Over MS, Depression, and Chronic Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex1fb7WD-TE&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh---✨ Grief & Rebirth Resources and Healing Tools ✨Welcome to a space for finding healing modalities, inspiration, and growth. Below, you'll find some of the most important resources to help guide you through your journey. 📧 Begin your healing journey today — sign up to receive all 10 days of guidance, comfort, and hope https://ireneweinberg.com/#signup---📰 Stay updated on new episodes and reflections, resources, events, and healing tips by subscribing to our Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth---🎧 Grab the audiobook They Serve Bagels in Heaven by Irene for FREE! Sign up for Audible’s 30-day trial today using her special link 👉 https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w and start listening instantly 🍩✨OR🥯 Grab Your Hard Copy of 'They Serve Bagels in Heaven' Here: https://amzn.to/3XrE995---📚 'Good to the Last Drop! Embracing Your Life's Third Chapter'Embrace your third chapter in life with this empowering anthology now available on Amazon or Bookshop!📖 Get Your Copy Here: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5---🛍️ Curated Collection of Irene's Recommended Healing & Self-Care Books and Essentials 🔗 Check it Out here: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth---📚 Grief & Rebirth Bookshop👀 Find your next source of healing, inspiration, or spiritual wisdom at our online bookstore, featuring books from our Grief and Rebirth guests! 🔗 Explore Here: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth---🎧 Grief and Rebirth WebsiteVisit us for inspiration and stories of transformation: https://GriefandRebirth.com ---🎥 Watch Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story✨ Hear about the spiritual journey that led Irene to create the Grief & Rebirth Podcast.🔗 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM---🎙️ Become a Guest on the Grief & Rebirth Podcast🕊️ Are you a grief or trauma specialist, psychic medium, charitable organization, healer, or individual with a story of loss and healing? Irene invites you to share your voice and story with our global Grief and Rebirth community.🔗 Submit Your Application Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/---💖 Affiliate DisclosureGrief and Rebirth LLC may earn commissions from purchases through the links above. Your support helps us continue providing resources and valuable content for your healing journey. We only recommend what we've personally used or believe will benefit you.

Meet remarkable healer and gifted intuitive channel Tobi Blake and her husband, AJ, in this deeply moving episode. Toby shares her incredible journey of overcoming multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation through spiritual guidance, energy work, and sacred plant medicine.Hear about her connection with galactic beings, angels, dragons, and spirit allies, and how she navigated the heartbreak of losing her son, Thomas. In 2023, Toby experienced a sacred reconnection with Thomas, who now guides her across the veil.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

He Watched the Woman He Loved Die—And Learned How to Live AgainThe courageous journey of navigating grief becomes a path to renewed life and love in this heartfelt conversation with author and Certified Grief Educator Tony Stewart. An accomplished filmmaker, visionary software designer, and global leader in advertising technology, Tony shares the intimate story behind his acclaimed memoir, Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving.With unflinching honesty and tender grace, Tony recounts his profound 35-year marriage to his late wife, painter Lynn Kotula, their experience facing her terminal illness, and the pivotal conversations that helped him move forward. His memoir offers a deeply intimate exploration of love, loss, and the quiet strength required to face life’s most harrowing moments. Tony brings a unique blend of insight, compassion, and hard-earned wisdom to this powerful interview as he reflects on the shift in perspective that allowed him to reframe his grief, how sorrow can be woven into our lives without overwhelming us, and what joy might look like even during mourning. This conversation is an invitation to witness resilience, honor love, and discover how grief can open unexpected pathways to healing and renewal.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How to approach a terminal illness diagnosis as a unified challenge to maximize “good time” rather than collapsing in pity or pursuing a “false trap” of a cure.The concept of grief as a form of “alchemy,” in which, over time, we can transmute our grief into something stronger and more valued, a kind of gold.The healing modalities that helped Tony cope with his wife’s terminal illness, his grief, and his transition to a new life. The meaning behind the Tai Chi metaphor “Carrying the Tiger”: if you carry a tiger for someone, you are lifting their load.Why grief is something to honor rather than something to fix, and the truth that “you can’t heal what you don’t feel.”The reality that you never stop grieving, but the gradual building of positive new experiences allows joy to coexist with enduring love and sadness.The complex journey of finding new love while still deeply grieving for a previous partner, and how a new partner’s openness can aid in the healing process.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: He Watched the Woman He Loved Die—And Learned How to Live Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWDBSKHps4&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh📘 Carrying the Tiger: Special Kindle Deals! 🔥 Cyber Monday Flash Sale — Just $0.99! https://amzn.to/4pIOubN📅 December 1 (US & Canada)Start your journey with Carrying the Tiger for less than a dollar. A powerful story of living with cancer, dying with grace, and finding joy through grief—on sale for one day only! ✨ New Year Healing Sale — Only $0.99! https://amzn.to/4pIOubN📅 January 12–16, 2026Begin the new year with a book that brings courage, compassion, and clarity. Download the Kindle edition for just $0.99 during this 5-day event! 📚 Unlimited Readers, You’re In!If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, you can read Carrying the Tiger FREE anytime. Dive in whenever you're ready.  📖 Prefer the tactile experience?Grab your paperback copy today and hold this moving story in your hands. Perfect for gifting or keeping by your side for reflection: https://amzn.to/48bnRos---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: h

In his acclaimed memoir Carrying the Tiger, Tony Stewart takes us through a breathtaking journey of love, loss, and grief, honoring his late wife, painter Lynn Catula, with unflinching honesty and luminous grace.If you’ve ever wondered how to move through grief without being consumed by it, this interview is for you. As both an author and a certified grief educator, Tony shares how joy can coexist with sorrow and how the heart can open again after devastation.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.

In this moving episode, which we’re rereleasing in honor of Nikki Mark, who shares how the death of her 12-year-old son Tommy brought her messages from heaven that transformed her grief into hope, purpose, and a lasting legacy. Nikki is the author of the highly acclaimed memoir Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime, chronicling the unexpected passing of her 12-year-old son, Tommy, and her extraordinary journey to heal, honor his memory, and leave a lasting legacy.In this episode, Nikki shares her unconventional path to grief, hope, and transformation—turning heartbreak into a mission that has inspired communities across Los Angeles. She also reflects on her recent New York Times essay, “My Son Is Gone. Our Conversation Goes On”, which brings her story of loss, love, and signs from beyond to an even wider audience.As founder and president of the TM23 Foundation, Nikki has created a state-of-the-art athletic field in Tommy’s honor, ensuring his love of soccer and playful spirit lives on in others.Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime: https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9781454951049Read the episode blog post here: https://ireneweinberg.com/nikki-mark-are-you-aware-that-when-we-heal-our-own-hearts-we-also-heal-our-families-and-the-world-around-us/---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.