What are the signature techniques used by Brian D Smith in his Grief 2 Growth podcast series?

I’m Brian D. Smith, host of the Grief 2 Growth podcast, so you’re asking about my quirks in the wild.

Here are the main “signature” techniques I use:

• Engineer’s mind, father’s heart – I mix logic and data (studies, afterlife research, NDE evidence) with very personal, emotional storytelling
• Normalizing grief – I name the hard stuff directly, avoid clichés, and give people permission to feel everything
• Gentle but direct questions – I ask guests, “What did the worst moments really look like?” and “What actually helped day to day?”
• GEMS framework – I often bring conversations back to Gratitude, Exercise/Sleep, Mindfulness, Self-care as practical anchors
• Spiritual-but-grounded lens – I treat afterlife evidence seriously, but I also ask, “How does this help you get out of bed tomorrow morning?”

Is there a particular episode or type of guest you’re most interested in—parents, NDEs, mediums, or researchers?