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
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 Yolanda Thorne for an honest and heartfelt conversation about navigating grief that isn’t tied to death, but to transitions, relationships, and identity shifts. Yolanda opens up about parenting through mental illness, grieving the life she once envisioned, and learning how to show up for herself in new ways.
Together, they explore the quiet grief that often goes unseen — the kind rooted in unmet expectations, evolving family dynamics, and seasons that test your faith. Through vulnerability and reflection, Yolanda shares how therapy, faith, and community became anchors during moments of deep uncertainty.
This episode is a reminder that grief doesn’t always look the same, and healing isn’t linear. Sometimes it’s about learning to hold both gratitude and loss at the same time.
💛 Key Themes
• Grieving change and unmet expectations
• Parenting through emotional transitions
• Faith, therapy, and emotional resilience
• Releasing what no longer serves you
• Redefining healing and strength
✨ Connect with Yolanda
Instagram: @BossGalsTalkingTea
🎧 Connect with The Grieving Journey Podcast
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📧 Share your story or inquire about being a guest: thegrievingjourney@gmail.com
Thank you for walking with me through Season 3 — your support, listening, and presence mean more than you know. 💛