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
23 episodes
When Grief Doesn't Come with a Goodbye, with Yolanda Thorne
Some grief doesn’t come with a goodbye — it comes with change, uncertainty, and learning how to let go of what life used to look like.In this final episode of Season 3 of The Grieving Journey Podcast, Angel sits down with...
Becoming Your Own Best Friend in Grief with Erika Duncan
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 thre...
Stay Up: Creating a New Normal After Loss with Malcom "DJ Kid McFly" Higgins
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,...
The Grief of Absence with Casie Williams
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 mo...
One Day at a Time with Tianna Jones
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 a...
Grieving the Life I thought I'd Have with Lanasia Angelina
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 conversati...
From Work Mode to Healing Mode with Stacey Anderson
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 hi...
Happy Birthday Mommy!
🎙 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 tha...
Together For Sharon with George Ackerman
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 w...
Happy Father's Day with Angel Morel Brown and Dr. Portia Lockett
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 fath...
The Beauty in the Ashes with Oasha Sears
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 ...
Grief and Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Month
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 ...
Honoring Mom: Heartfelt Tributes to Mothers Remembered
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 ...
Finding Grace in Grief with Dr. Eddie Connor
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 los...
Who's Calling to Check on You with Michael McDaniel
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 ...
Living Life Unapologetically with Tianna Jones, MS, LLPC
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, T...
November 4th with Angel Morel Brown
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 traditio...
"Hi, my name is Talitha, and I am adopted" with Talitha Abell
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 jo...
Live Life for Her with Bill Fennell
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 t...
Test into a Testimony with Kristen Jolly-Boyd
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 a...
Are there really 5 Steps of Grief?
During this episode, Angel and Portia sit to discuss the 5 Steps of Grief. As we have all heard, the 5 steps are: Denial AngerBargaining Depression Acceptance
Sacred Opportunity with Espy "EttaFlyy" Thomas
During this episode, Angel and Dr. Portia sit down with Espy Thomas as she shares her grief journey and how she embraces her grief. Now, if you are a Detroiter, then you have definitely heard of We Rock Dope Hair, Naturally Flyy De...
Angel and Dr. Portia's Grief Journey
Welcome to The Grieving Journey Podcast, hosted by MindSHIFT Life Coach, Educator, Mentor, Published Author, Motivational Speaker, Angel Morel Brown and Grief Recovery Specialist, Spiritual Advisor, Chaplain and Inspirational Speaker, Dr. Po...