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
The Grieving Journey Podcast
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 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 disappointment, support a child processing absence, and find strength through faith, community, and honest conversations. Casie also shares how scriptures like Philippians 4:6, journaling, and her growing openness to therapy help her navigate anxiety and healing.
This episode is a reminder that your story does not have to match society’s picture of a “perfect home” to be full of love, resilience, and grace.
💛 Key Themes
- Grieving the life or family you imagined
- Parenting through emotional complexity
- Faith as a grounding force
- Building and relying on your village
- Giving yourself permission to heal
✨ Connect with Casie Williams
🎙 Boss Gals Talking Tea — Instagram: @BossGalsTalkTea
🏈 Back to You Bob Sports Media — Instagram: @BackToYouBobSportsMedia
🎧 Connect with The Grieving Journey Podcast
Instagram + Facebook: @thegrievingjourneypodcast
📧 Share your story or inquire about being a guest: thegrievingjourney@gmail.com
Tune in to hear Casie’s powerful journey and the hope she offers to anyone walking a similar path.