Best Nina Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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174. Grief Awareness Week: Real Talk on Navigating Life After Loss with Liz Quinn and Nina Rodriguez 1:03:16

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Send us a text In honor of Grief Awareness Week, I’m joined by fellow podcast hosts Liz Quinn (Healing Hearts Podcast) and Nina Rodriguez (Grief and Light Podcast) for a vulnerable, honest conversation about the many layers of grief during the holidays. Together, we explore our personal experiences with loss, how grief evolves over time, and what i…

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Craft, Community & Legacy with Gina Torres 51:38

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Today we're joined by the incomparable Gina Torres - an icon of stage and screen whose presence has shaped entire worlds. From Firefly to Suits, to 9-1-1, Gina has made a career of playing roles with strength, grace, and depth, roles she often had to fight for long before the industry knew what to do with a woman like her. We talk about craft, conf…

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How solo travel helped this Latina find herself again with Bianca Alba 50:40

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Sometimes, healing begins in motion. In this episode, Nina Rodriguez sits down with Bianca Alba, founder of This Latina Travels, to explore how grief, identity, and travel intertwine. What starts as a conversation about exploring the world becomes a deeper story about returning to yourself. *** Video available here *** Her story begins in a single-…

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175. Releasing Comparison: How to Stop Comparing Your Grief to Someone Else’s 27:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, let's explore why comparing your grief to someone else’s can feel so instinctive... and so damaging. I'm breaking down the societal pressures, conditioning, and survival instincts that push us into comparison mode, especially after loss, and am here to remind you that grief is a deeply …

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E239 - Michael Mackenzie & Luke Lapas - Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities 39:09

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Michael Mackenzie has worked in Developmental Services, supporting people with intellectual disabilities, for more than 35 years. His areas of focus have included person-directed employment navigation, fundraising, staff training, advocacy and rights, decision making in health care, palliative and Hospice family support, and legacy work through sto…

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Get Griefy With Us: A Grief Week Roundtable on How Loss Shakes Up Family and Community 1:15:54

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What happens when you gather a circle of grievers, creators, and grief-literacy leaders around one table and ask them to tell the truth about how loss has reshaped their families, and their lives? In this special Grief Week episode of Grief and Light, we find out. *** Watch the video here. *** This episode is an offering for anyone navigating famil…

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Refuge In The Soil with Lopez Urban Farms 52:00

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Today on Brown Enough, we’re at Lopez Urban Farms with Bianca Ustrell-Friend - better known as Farmer Bianca, and community organizer Nathaly Moreno. Together, and with many others, they are building a refuge. A place where mutual aid isn’t theory - it’s tomatoes, shade, compost, care, and a free-giving economy rooted in love. Go check them out htt…

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Evolving and Growing with Grief: A Grief Awareness Week Roundtable with 3 Grief-focused Podcasters 1:02:45

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What happens when three grief podcasters sit down to talk about the happiest–saddest time of the year? In this special Grief Awareness Week episode, three grief storytellers and space-holders — Nina Rodriguez (Grief and Light), Liz Quinn (Healing Hearts Podcast), and Tara Accardo (Life with Grief podcast) — come together for a conversation that’s e…

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173. When Grief Sneaks Up During the Holidays (and What to Do Next) 5:58

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Send us a text In case you missed my new 5 Minute Grief Talks on YouTube, here's a little sneak peek so you can get a taste of what they're like! These are here to be a little boost of support, guidance, and inspiration you can watch or listen to whenever you need it. Quick, but impactful! When grief sneaks up during the holidays, it can feel like …

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The Light That Shines Through Me: Tiriq Rashad on Grief, Family, and Spoken Word 52:17

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Some stories are written in ink. Others are written in loss, love, and everything that comes after. Today’s guest is Tiriq Rashad, spoken word artist, whose life has been shaped by the grief of losing his daughter, brother, and mother, and by the courage to transform that pain into poetry, music, and meaning. Through his books Shine Through Our Sha…

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The Group Chat, But Make It Revolutionary with Maytha, Nina & Farah in Conversation 1:07:15

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Today on Brown Enough, we’re doing something special — a roundtable with three powerhouse women whose minds and hearts shape culture in ways you can feel. I’m joined by Maytha Alhassen, Nina Hosseinzadeh, and Farah Fezz for a conversation about story, identity, community, and the work of imagining freer futures. We get into lineage, belonging, the …

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How Digital Data Is Rewriting Suicide Prevention with Kim Burditt Barlett 1:01:42

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Grief doesn’t just reshape us, it can redirect the entire course of our lives in ways we never saw coming. *** Video available here *** For Kim Burditt Barlett, that redirection began the day her brother Jon, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died by suicide in 2010. What followed was a profound transformation that eventually led her into suicide preven…

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172. How to Navigate Grief and Gratitude During the Holiday Season 19:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we're exploring the complicated dance between grief and gratitude during the holiday season—a time that can feel emotionally conflicting, overwhelming, or even isolating after loss. I break down: ✨ Why it’s normal to feel both thankful and heartbroken ✨ Challenges the pressure to “just be grateful" ✨ Grounded strateg…

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171. Reimagining the Holidays After Loss: Finding Comfort and New Traditions 17:56

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Send us a text Today I'm here to gently guide you through navigating the holiday season after losing someone you love. We'll talk about how to honor the memories of those who are gone while finding new ways to celebrate and create meaning. I'll also share ideas for reimagining traditions that no longer bring joy, introduce you to simple journaling …

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November BONUS - Author Rod Sadler 30:40

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Rod Sadler is a Michigan based true crime author. Today we talk about his latest book, Depraved Obsession. HOME | Rod Sadler, Author

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The Audacity of Art with Reza Farazmand aka Poorly Drawn Lines 34:51

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Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by Reza Farazmand, the creator of Poorly Drawn Lines, a comic that’s equal parts funny, tender, and existential. Reza has been making art online for over a decade, turning simple sketches into an entire universe of talking animals, awkward humans, and cosmic jokes about being alive. We talk about what it means to b…

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170. Holiday Grief Day 3: How to Manage Holiday Grief Triggers and Anxiety 29:13

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Send us a text Today we're exploring how to navigate holiday grief triggers and the anxiety that often comes with this season. The holidays can feel especially tender and overwhelming after a loss, and this episode offers grounded, approachable guidance for managing those emotional landmines. I'm sharing high-level strategies for recognizing and re…

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#53: Nina Chase - It's Not For You 56:07

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Episode Summary Landscape Architect Nina Chase, sits down with Jef Szi for a terrific exploration of her work imagining and designing public spaces. Nina’s easy and honest expertise deepens our view on what fosters Social Cohesion. She helps surface the amazing, often understated, network of relationships connected to an everyday discipline shaping…

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Finishing Stacey's Fight 33:28

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March 1998, Stacey Colbert doesn't show up at work, which sets a search in motion... #OSU #Ohio #Missing #murdered #unsolved Written and researched by Charity Dodd Audio production by Bill Bert Learn more here - https://www.facebook.com/finishing.stacey.s.fight and here - https://www.instagram.com/finishingstaceysfight/ Check out our sponsors! UNCO…

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169. Holiday Grief Day 2: Coping with the Pressure to Be Happy During the Holidays 15:56

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Send us a text Today on Life With Grief we're diving deep into the experience of grieving during the holidays—when the world feels festive, but your heart feels heavy. I'm sharing heartfelt insight into the pressure to be merry while you’re missing someone you love. We’ll talk about why holiday grief can feel so isolating, how to release the expect…

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Sibling Loss and Disenfranchised Grief with Dr. Angela Dean 54:45

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How does life shift when you lose the only person who shared your beginnings — your earliest memories, your inside jokes, your sense of home? In this tender and illuminating conversation, host Nina Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Angela Dean, a licensed psychologist, thanatologist, and founder of The Broken Pack™—an organization and podcast created to…

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Tarot, Magic, and Stars with Moon Chola 48:30

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Moon Chola is an astrologer, tarot reader, and cosmic guide. Their work lives at the intersection of intuition and ancestry, blending ancient wisdom with the realities of modern life. We talk about the wounded healer, the stars, self-trust, and how reading the sky can help us better understand what’s happening inside and all around.…

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Healing in the Himalayas: Motorcycle Therapy and Making Meaning After Sibling Loss with Ben Forman 49:26

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When Ben Forman lost his brother Sam, his world shifted overnight, leaving him with survivor’s guilt, grief for what could have been, and a search for meaning. In this episode of Grief and Light, Ben shares how a 10-day motorcycle therapy trip through the Himalayas became a transformative journey of healing, reflection, and connection. Along the wa…

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168. Holiday Grief Day 1: Coping with Grief During the Holidays 29:16

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Send us a text Welcome to Day 1 of my 5 Days of Holiday Grief series! In this episode, we explore how to cope with grief during the holiday season, especially when facing your first holiday after a significant loss. Whether your grief stems from the death of a loved one, divorce, or another life-changing event, this episode offers guidance to help …

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167. Messages from Spirit: Finding Healing and Hope After Loss with Brittney Ann 52:11

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Send us a text Today I'm welcoming Brittney Ann, a gifted medium who opens up about her incredible journey of discovering and embracing her spiritual gifts after years of denying them. From her early childhood experiences of seeing and sensing spirits to the trauma that ultimately led her to accept her mediumship, Brittany shares a powerful story o…

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Your Move with Terry Hu 32:24

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Today we sit down with Terry Hu - actor, artist, chess player! We talk about self-worth, identity, the theater, and what it means to build a life outside of performance. It’s a conversation about presence, purpose, and the beauty of just being.By Terry Hu, Christopher Rivas

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No Man Walks Alone: A Journey Across America for Men’s Mental Health with Robb Pollard 1:04:31

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No man should have to carry it alone. Many men are hurting in silence, and Robb Pollard knows that silence well. In this deeply human conversation, Nina Rodriguez sits down with Robb Pollard, founder of Walk With Me Brother, a nonprofit devoted to men’s mental health and connection. *** VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE *** Robb shares his journey of living wit…

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Zen Commuter x Brown Enough - Bonus Episode 50:26

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This week, a bonus episode featuring me as the guest. I recently sat down with Zen Commuter to talk about meditation, presence, and what it means to live a mindful life in the middle of chaos. As an avid meditator and Dharma practitioner, I wanted to share this conversation with our Brown Enough community. We get into sitting with discomfort, turni…

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166. When Grief Changes You and Others Don’t Understand 25:23

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Send us a text In today’s episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, we’re exploring a common challenge in the grief journey: the pressure to return to your “old self” before loss. I'm here to remind you that it’s completely normal to change after a significant loss. Grief transforms us, and that transformation isn't something to fix. It’s something t…

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The Royal Oak Post Office Shooting 38:15

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On November 14, 1991, Thomas McIlvane returned to the Royal Oak Post Office after his employment was terminated. Researched by Charity Dodd, Written By Nina Innsted Audio Production by Bill Bert Check out this week's sponsor! UNCOMMON GOODS visit Uncommon Goods | Uncommon Credit Landing Page for 15% off your order!…

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165. How to Heal Grief and Trauma Through the Nervous System with Jessica Maguire 57:19

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Send us a text Today I'm sitting down with Jessica Maguire, a Grief and Nervous System Expert, to explore the powerful link between grief, trauma, and the nervous system. Together we dive into how grief is stored in the body, why our nervous system responds the way it does after loss, and how to begin healing trauma and regulating your body through…

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Ten Toes Down with Aida Rodríguez 48:33

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The one and only Aida Rodríguez, comedian, writer, and truth-teller. Aida’s comedy is fearless and full of heart, weaving stories of family, culture, and survival into punchlines that cut deep. We talk about where humor meets healing, and what it means to speak truth in a world that would rather you stay quiet.…

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164. Facing an Empty Seat: Surviving the Holidays Without Your Loved One 24:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Mourning Sips & Soul Shifts, let's explore how to navigate the holiday season while grieving the loss of a loved one. More specifically, missing their presence at the holiday dinner table or celebrations. I'm sharing a glimpse into the evolution of my own holiday seasons without my parents over the years, but more …

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Bonus - Kelly Boyce Hurlbert Revisited 24:42

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On July 5, 2013, Kelly Boyce Hurlbert was struck by a dark colored vehicle (possibly a truck or SUV) while riding her bike home from work in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly was fatally injured in the incident and died at Munson Hospital. Her family is still seeking justice and answers in this case. This episode includes an interview with Kelly's sis…

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Turning Pain Into Poetry: Sara Rian on Grieving and Healing After Loss to Suicide 53:50

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When Sara Rian’s mother unexpectedly died in 2018, her world, and her words, changed forever. *** This episode is available in video here. *** What began as a private act of survival through poetry slowly became a bridge to others who were grieving too. Her poems, often found reaching grieving hearts through social media feeds, give voice to what s…

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163. Reinventing Yourself After New Beginnings or Life Transitions with Angela Vitiello 51:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Life With Grief Podcast I'm joined by Angela Vitiello, founder of The Expat Parenting Collective, to explore a unique and often overlooked form of grief: the kind that comes with major life transitions and relocation. Angela opens up about her personal journey of moving abroad, adjusting to new cultures, and na…

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Love, Language & Leaps of Faith with Stephanie Arcila 45:39

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Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by actress Stephanie Arcila, a storyteller who’s mastered the art of betting on herself. From telenovelas to Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, to Fire Country, Stephanie brings heart, humor, and courage to everything she does. We talk self-care, language, love, community, having great people, and what it really takes…