The Grieving Journey Podcast
When people hear the word “grief,” it’s often associated with the loss of a loved one. But grief extends far beyond that. In fact, there are more than 40 different types of grief events. Grief is the emotional response to loss—whether that’s the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, a decline in health, or so many other life changes. The mission of The Grieving Journey Podcast is to create a safe space where stories of grief can be shared openly and honestly. I hope that by listening, you’ll feel less alone and find comfort in the reminder that healing is possible, even in the midst of pain. I’m Angel Morel Brown, and this podcast is especially close to my heart. It is dedicated to my mother, Angela Johnson, and my father, William Brown—whose lives and legacies continue to shape the way I walk through grief and healing. Through their memory, I hope to honor not only my own journey but also the journeys of so many others who have faced loss. On this podcast, I’ll share my own experiences with grief while also inviting others to tell their stories—the struggles, the lessons, and the ways they’ve found healing. Together, we’ll uncover the many shapes grief can take and the different paths people walk toward wholeness. So many people are experiencing grief without even realizing it. The first step to healing is simply acknowledging that grief exists. This podcast is here to encourage that acknowledgment and to remind you that you don’t have to walk this path alone. ✨ The goal is to empower others to face grief—whether from the loss of a loved one, a relationship, health, or other life changes—with honesty, to find meaning in their journey, and to discover life beyond loss. Follow along on Instagram at @TheGrievingJourneyPodcast. And if you have a story you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you—email me at thegrievingjourney@gmail.com
Episodes
In this powerful episode, Angel chats with Erika Duncan for an honest and deeply moving conversation about grief, faith, self-compassion, and what happens when life asks more of you than you feel able to give.
Erika shares the three defining “stops” of her grieving journey: surviving her husband’s life-altering stroke, navigating the sudden loss of her sister, and losing her father just years later. She opens up about caregiver grie...
In this powerful episode, Angel sits down with Malcolm, a respected Detroit DJ, for an honest conversation about grief, mental health, faith, and what it really means to heal.
Malcolm opens up about experiencing multiple losses over time, losing his mother suddenly, navigating grief in silence, and how therapy became a turning point in his life. He shares how learning to slow down, focus on small daily goals, reconnect with faith, a...
In this heartfelt episode, Angel sits down with Casie Williams for an honest conversation about a form of grief many people experience but rarely talk about — grieving the family you imagined. Casie opens up about raising her son as a single mom, navigating inconsistent co-parenting, and learning to release the expectations she once held for her home and her future.
Together, they explore what it means to parent through disappointme...
In this deeply honest and tender episode, Angel Morel sits down once again with her friend Tianna Jones — wife, mom, licensed therapist, and grief survivor — for a raw conversation about navigating loss through the colder months and beyond. Tianna first shared her story of losing her mother to domestic violence, the same year Angel lost her mom to a heart attack. Now, she returns to share how grief has evolved for her as both a dau...
In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, Angel Morel sits down with her friend and sister in Christ, Lanasia Angelina — life coach, business strategist, two-time author, and transformational speaker — for a raw conversation about grieving the life we thought we’d have.
Together, they unpack what it means to let go of expectations, timelines, and versions of life that didn’t go as planned — from relationships and friendships to c...
In this episode, I sit down with Stacey L. Anderson—a husband, father, Kappa man, community leader, and entrepreneur—to talk about grief, faith, and healing. Stacey opens up about experiencing multiple losses over the years, including his brother, father, grandmother, mother, and best friend. He shares how he used to go straight into work mode to hold everything together, and how therapy helped him finally slow down and process the...
🎙 Welcome back to The Grieving Journey Podcast!
We’re kicking off Season 3 with a special episode honoring my mom on her birthday — the heart behind this entire journey. 💛
While this episode is short and sweet, my hope is that it reminds others that it’s okay to give yourself permission to talk to, celebrate, and honor your mom — or anyone you’re missing who is no longer here in the physical.
This season, we’re diving deeper — explo...
As we wrap up season 2, we want to thank you all for tuning in and listening and sharing. We pray that the journeys that have been shared have helped you on your journey.
During this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to someone who truly turned his pain into purpose. George Ackerman shared his journey of losing his mother to Parkinson's disease. Since becoming aware of her diagnosis, he has been bringing aware...
During this episode, Angel and Dr. Portia honor their dads who are no longer present on this earth. While their experiences with their dads were completely different, the stories can be relatable to many.
To all of the fathers, God fathers, and acting fathers, Happy Father's Day to you! We love you!
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Welcome back to another episode of The Grieving Journey Podcast. During this episode, we spoke with Oasha Sears about the journey of losing her son unexpectedly. She spoke about how her relationship and understanding of grief has changed her life forever. She also spoke about her obedience to God and connecting to His word gave her clarity.
If you would like to connect with Oasha, you can reach her at:
FB: Oash...
During this episode, hosts, Dr. Portia and Angel Morel discuss how they are personally prioritizing their mental health while grieving. The conversation was candid and informative. Some ways you can prioritize your mental health while grieving are:
1.Allow Yourself to Grieve: Feel your emotions without judgment.
2.Seek Support: Talk to friends, family, or a therapist.
3.Maintain Routine: Keep a regular schedule.
In this episode, our aim was to pay tribute to our late mothers on Mother’s Day by inviting guests to share their heartfelt remembrances. It was a deeply meaningful experience, underscoring the importance of community support and solidarity on life's journey. This episode serves as a poignant reminder:
- Your mom can always be honored, even in her absence.
- You're not navigating this journey alone; support and companionshi...
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3!
During this episode, we spoke with International Speaker and Best-selling Author, Dr. Eddie Connor. Dr. Eddie not only shared his journey being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the young age of 14 and losing his best friend some years prior to cancer as well, but he also shared a newer grief journey of losing his grandmother. This episode explores questions like, "How does a man deal w...
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2!
During this episode, we sat down with the comedic extraordinaire, Michael McDaniel and he shared his grieving journey. Michael has experienced loss in more than one form and was very transparent and vulnerable in sharing his journey. This episode is filled with emotion, but also there is a space for healing, growth, and love. Michael also talks about what it is like to be a comedian and los...
Welcome to Season 2 of The Grieving Journey Podcast. We want to thank all of our listeners who tuned in during season 1, and during this season, we have more journeys to share with you.
During this episode, we sat down with Therapist, Tianna Jones as she shared her grieving journey. Tianna lost her mother to domestic violence, and she talks about her truth and the challenges of forgiving, but also the power in forgiveness...
During this short episode, co-host of The Grieving Journey podcast recorded alone. November 4th is the day that her mother departed this earth and she wanted to come on honor her mom, Angela Anna Johnson. She also wanted to share a new tradition that she has started this year to honor her mom.
Follow us on IG and Facebook at The Grieving Journey Podcast to stay up to date with new episodes and to share your journey with u...
When we think about "grief," we typically think about losing someone close to us. We may not consider that someone who has experienced adoption also experience grief. During this episode, we spoke with Talitha Abell, and she shared her grief journey of being adopted. Talitha spoke about what it was like to search for and find her birth family at the age of 45 and how she felt like she had a dual identity.
If you...
Bill Fennell shares his grieving journey of what it is like to lose his daughter and how he is now on the path to not only healing himself, but also helping others to heal. His daughter Caitlyn transitioned in 2017 after battling leukemia for the second time, and Bill shares the dark pit that he found himself in and how he was intentional about finding a way to pull himself out. He also talks about his journey to becoming a Grief R...
Kristen Jolly-Boyd shares her grieving journey of what it is like to desperately want a child after experiencing multiple losses. During this episode, Kristen talked about being tried, but through it all, she kept her faith and became her own advocate, which resulted in her beautiful testimony who is Noa A'lice Boyd. We wanted to give Kristen the opportunity to really walk us through her experience, and she did just that, lea...
During this episode, Angel and Portia sit to discuss the 5 Steps of Grief. As we have all heard, the 5 steps are:
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
The question is, are there truly 5 steps to "conquering" grief and it's over? Tune in as we talk about it!
Follow us on IG at @TheGrievingJourneyPodcast
To share your story, email us at TheGrievingJourney@gmail.com
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