The AfterWords
Life’s messy. Death? Even messier. Welcome to The AfterWords—where we cut through the nonsense, talk about the stuff most people avoid, and laugh through the absurdity of it all. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has a neat little life manual while you’re over here getting cryptic messages from the universe (or, in my case, my dead kid), you’re in the right place. I know, I know—woo-woo alert. But hear me out. Losing my son cracked my world wide open, and let’s just say the signs, messages, and straight-up impossible moments that followed made it very clear he’s still around. So yeah, we go there. We talk about grief, signs from the other side, and what happens when empathy totally fails—like when someone tells you “he’s in a better place”, as if that’s supposed to be comforting. Each episode dives into life’s real, raw, and ridiculous moments—grief, miscommunication, those facepalm-worthy disasters you wish you could forget. Think of it as free therapy, but with more jokes and fewer tissues. I bring in guests to share their own chaotic, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking stories, and together we figure out how to keep going when life refuses to make sense. No pretending, no perfection—just raw, relatable, and sometimes weirdly magical honesty. Because life isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about tripping over the chaos, owning it, and finding the humor (or the signs) in the wreckage. So if you’re into real talk with a side of WTF just happened?, hit subscribe, grab your headphones, and come hang out in the messy middle with me.
Episodes
Press Start to Evolve — Player 2 Has Entered the Afterlife
Welcome back, fellow floaters. I’m Maile Navarro—professional overthinker, accidental psychic, and your grief-glitched tour guide through what I can only assume is a soul simulation coded by an overworked intern named Dick.
This week’s episode is personal, existential, slightly unhinged—and 100% solo. Royce is off doing things like earning a stable income and having a lunch...
If I Never Get to See the Northern Lights A true story about the song that saved me, the swing that held me, and the love I never stopped waiting for.
In this bonus episode, I’m sharing something I’ve never said out loud—about the late-night ritual that kept me going during some of the loneliest years of my life. A porch swing. A pair of headphones. A country song on repeat. And a love that lived quietly in my bones while the rest ...
Hey there, welcome to The Afterwords! I’m Maile Navarro, and I promise you, this isn’t your typical feel-good podcast about enlightenment. Nope, we're diving into life's messy chaos because sometimes, all you can do is laugh through the tears.
This episode is a raw and roller coaster-esque exploration into the concept of soul contracts—a spiritual agreement you supposedly signed before being born. Think of it as a cosmic prenup. I'...
🔊 Disclaimer:
I don’t remember recording this. Not a single word. It started with a plan, unraveled into chaos, and somehow looped back around like maybe the mess was the plan.
Call it dissociation. Call it channeling. Call it grief kicking down the door and handing the mic to something bigger than me.
I almost apologized for how unfiltered it is. But my gut—loud and clear—sa...
Hey, my fellow floaters! Welcome back to The Afterwords, the podcast where we tackle the intricate dance of life, loss, and the wild things that happen in between. I'm Miley Navarro, your host and today, I’m joined by my super insightful nine-year-old daughter, Zuma. We’re here to remind you that messy, ungraceful growth is just part of finding your flow in this cosmic journey. Personal growth often looks like stumbling face-first ...
Welcome to The AfterWords, where grief collides with spiritual discovery, dark humor, and unfiltered truth. Hosted by Maile Navarro, this podcast peels back the layers of loss, exposing the chaos, the beauty, and the absurdity of life after profound heartbreak.
After losing her son Kingston to cancer, Maile challenges the tidy, sugarcoated version of grief that the world expects. Instead, she dives into ...
In this deeply personal and unfiltered monologue, I reflect on life six months after losing Kingston. It’s not a story of hope—it’s an honest account of the relentless pain, fear, and paralysis that grief brings. I share Zuma’s tearful mornings, her nightmares of Kingston, and how those moments mirror my own struggle to function in a world that no longer feels safe.
From the looming threa...
What happens when life flips the script, leading you down a path of love, self discovery and resilience? This podcast shares a mother’s raw and unfiltered journey through unimaginable loss, fueled by hope and lessons from a wise young soul. With laughter, tears, and strength, we explore finding purpose, healing in chaos, and navigating life’s hardest challenges.
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