Feel Free Again with Cole James

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James engages in a heartfelt conversation with Laylani Colibri, formerly known as Laura Jack. Leilani shares her transformative journey through grief after the sudden loss of her mother, which catalyzed her path towards becoming a grief recovery specialist.

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In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James speaks with Kira Pertuit, a certified grief recovery method specialist, about her personal journey through grief after losing her daughter. Kira shares her struggles with traditional grief support and how she discovered the grief recovery method, which helped her heal and transform her life.

They discuss the common myths surrounding grief, particularly the belief that ...

In this heartfelt episode, Cole James interviews Deborah Brown, founder of GIFTS (Grief Information for Teachers and Services), a UK-based initiative focused on supporting children through grief using the Grief Recovery Method. Deborah shares her deeply personal journey through grief, beginning with the death of her mother in 2013 and then her sister in 2016. Both losses were profound and compounded by the pressure to “stay strong”...

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, Cole James interviews Dr. Emőke Sarungi, a psychiatrist and the leader of the Grief Recovery Institute in Hungary.

They discuss Dr. Emőke personal journey with grief, the establishment of the Grief Recovery Institute, and the importance of addressing grief in living relationships. Dr. Emőke shares her experiences with colleg...

Cole James welcomes husband and wife duo Alfonzo and Gwendolyn Jones to share their powerful transformation story through the Grief Recovery Method. Gwendolyn first discovered the method during a personal season of feeling lost and purposeless. After reading The Grief Recovery Handbook on the recommendation of her pastor, she got certified and experienced a profound emotional breakthrough. Her personal transformation inspired Alfon...

I’m Cole James, and on this special episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, I sit down with Amanda Sherlock and Mona Rahimi—two amazing grief recovery specialists—and Pratik “Teek” Bhargava, who’s currently incarcerated at the California Men’s Colony. Teek shares how he discovered that grief isn't just about death—it’s about the everyday losses that accumulate behind bars: lost freedom, broken routines, fractured families, and fadi...

In this deeply personal episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, I sit down with Tammy Adams, a compassionate and highly skilled grief recovery specialist who shares powerful insights about the transformative effects of addressing unresolved grief. Tammy's journey—from educator and HR professional to certified grief recovery specialist—deeply resonated with me, especially her candid reflections on overcoming repeated life patterns c...

In this episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with Brian Magee, an accomplished grief recovery specialist and former funeral director from Alberta, Canada. Brian shares openly about his journey—from facing significant personal losses to discovering the profound impact of the Grief Recovery Method. Together, we delve deeply into how grief manifests beyond death, exploring its wide-ranging impact on life's significant ch...

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In this episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Tammy Flemming, a woman whose life story spans continents, careers, and profound emotional revelations. Trained at the highest level with the Grief Recovery Institute, Tammy unpacks the decades of emotional baggage she carried—and the transformative power of finally facing it.

We...

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As a grief recovery specialist, trainer, and former speech pathologist, I’ve walked the long road of trying to help others without the right tools.

In this episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with Cole James to share the real story of how the Grief Recovery Method transformed both my practice and my life. Before discovering this method...

As a certified grief recovery specialist, mental health professional, and diversity coach, I’ve spent the last 8 years walking side-by-side with those in addiction recovery—and I’ve learned a truth we don’t talk about enough: Unresolved grief is often the silent root of addiction.

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, Cole James and I explore the deeply emotional link between loss and substance use. We discuss the real-...

If you’ve ever carried unresolved grief and never quite knew what to do with it, this episode is for you. In today’s Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with certified grief recovery specialist Kelli Sheumaker, whose personal journey through traumatic brain injury and the death of her mother revealed just how deep grief can run. We talk candidly about the moments she never got to say “I love you,” the medical trauma she endured, an...

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James speaks with Wakaba Nakamura-Taitano, president of What Recovery Incorporated, about her journey into grief recovery, the cultural nuances of grieving in Japan, and the importance of professional training in grief recovery methods. Wakaba shares her personal experiences with grief, the challenges of addressing emotions in a culture that values harmony, and the strategie...

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast. In this conversation, host Cole James is joined by grief recovery specialist Casey McBroom, who shares her heart-wrenching yet inspiring story of navigating eight major losses in just six months — including betrayal, health issues, the death of loved ones, and shattered dreams.

Casey opens up about the emotional darkness she faced, how she discovered the Grief Re...

In this powerful episode of Feel Free Again, I sit down with my dear friend and grief recovery pioneer, Arturo Albin, to talk about life, legacy, and what it means to truly heal. Arturo shares his remarkable journey from being an industrial engineer to becoming a leader in emotional healing—bringing the Grief Recovery Method to Mexico and the broader Spanish-speaking world.

Together, we explore the pain of divorce, the loss of a ...

In this conversation, Cole James and Dinah Simmons explore the profound themes of grief recovery, personal experiences with disabilities, and the cultural perspectives surrounding grief. Dinah shares her journey of becoming a grief recovery specialist during the COVID pandemic, her insights on the limitations of traditional bereavement support, and the importance of recognizing various forms of loss beyond death.

The discussion d...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Feel Free Again podcast! I’m your host, Cole James, and today we have an incredible guest: Hannah Wachter—a life coach and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist. Hannah has dedicated her work to helping people navigate loss, process grief, and rebuild their lives in a meaningful way.

In this episode, Hannah opens up about her personal journey with grief, including the sudden loss of he...

In this heartfelt episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James sits down with Jocelyn Jackson Williams, a certified grief recovery specialist and close friend of over a decade. Jocelyn shares her profound personal journey, navigating loss, heartbreak, and the complexities of becoming a caretaker for her aging father. With candor and wisdom, she reflects on how the Grief Recovery Method has shaped her life, equipping her ...

In this heartfelt chat, I sat down with Rachelle Jones, someone who’s not only a certified grief recovery methods specialist but also a dear friend who’s been through the trenches of grief and come out stronger. We talked about her journey—how she found her way into the Grief Recovery Method and how it’s been a game-changer for her and her husband, especially given his tough job in law enforcement. We dug into the real stuff, like ...