Feel Free Again with Cole James
Emotional pain from the past can rob of choice in our lives, prevent us from living the life we always wanted and ultimately feel like a prison. This podcast was created to share inspiring stories and helpful information so you can feel free again.
Episodes
On this week's episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, Cole sits down with Renee Hill Carter — a minister, author, and advanced certified Grief Recovery Specialist whose story spans the loss of her parents and sister, the sudden death of her pastor, and decades alongside her husband, a Vietnam veteran.
For years, Renee cared for grieving people in her church without the right tools. When her congregation lost its leader and ch...
Johanna Stamps is a life coach and certified Grief Recovery Specialist who found her way to this work the hard way: 13 weeks pregnant, her husband left, and she had no roadmap for what came next. So she locked herself in a room, told her family she'd "come out really depressed," and started figuring it out.
Fifteen months after certification, she's logged over 300 hours of grief recovery client work — and counting.
In this conv...
Is the Grief Recovery Method safe for someone of deep faith? Bishop Joey Johnson's answer is warm and clear — yes, and you still have to do the work.
In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, Cole James sits down with Bishop Joey Johnson: a pastor of more than 50 years, a Grief Recovery Specialist since 2002, and someone many call "the father of grief recovery" in eastern Ohio. Bishop Johnson founded the House of the Lor...
Have you ever gotten the news that a friend or loved one experienced a devastating loss and felt paralyzed, unsure what to say or terrified of making it worse?
In this episode, Cole James and Ed Owens sit down to walk through exactly what to say and what to avoid when someone you care about is grieving. Drawing from nearly 50
years of experience at the Grief Recovery Institute and over a million people helped, Cole and Ed break down ...
In this episode, I sit down with Judy Giovangelo, a grief recovery specialist who has experienced unimaginable loss. After losing her son to suicide, followed by multiple family tragedies, Judy shares how she navigated overwhelming grief and discovered tools that truly helped her heal. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into what actually moves people forward. We unpack the myths surrounding grief, inclu...
In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, grief recovery specialist Joe Dubowski shares his transformative journey from tech professional to marriage and family therapist. After experiencing the unimaginable loss of his daughter in a shooting, Joe turned to grief recovery methods, which not only helped him process his emotions but also led him to dedicate his life to helping others navigate grief. With over 15 years of experi...
In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, I am joined by Rhys Kiaaina, a grief recovery specialist, who shares his profound personal journey with the Grief Recovery Method. Rhys opens up about his experience with unresolved grief from the loss of his grandmother, the church split that impacted his community, and how the grief recovery process helped him find healing after 18 years of emotional turmoil. He dives into the power...
Family estrangement is becoming increasingly common in the United States, with nearly one in four Americans now estranged from at least one close family member. In this episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with grief recovery specialist Victoria to have a deeply honest, nuanced conversation about why family estrangement happens, when it may be necessary, and when it may actually be causing more harm than healing. We...
In this episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with healing and empowerment coach Jorge Ruiz to talk about something men desperately need, but rarely reach for: grief recovery. We dig into why men often avoid emotional healing, why “I’m fine” becomes a lifestyle, and how unprocessed loss doesn’t just hurt your feelings, it quietly anchors your identity to your past and shapes how you react in the...
Many of us were taught to handle grief in one of two ways: ignore it and hope it fades, or simply "be strong" and move on. But if I'm being honest, that approach doesn't heal—it just buries the pain. In this episode, Part 2 with grief recovery specialist Kelli Sheumaker, we dive into the complexities of grief and the different ways people cope with loss. We explore the importance of acknowledging grief rather than pushing i...
In today’s episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I’m joined again by Tammy Adams. This is her second time on the show, and I’m grateful we get to keep building on the ground we covered last time. In this conversation, we’re diving into something that’s breaking hearts everywhere: how we’ve forgotten how to love each other through differences, and how families are getting fractured, ghosted, and...
Connect with Victoria Volk:
Website: www.theunleashedheart.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theunleashedheart
As the host of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I’ve had the privilege of hearing countless stories of loss and restoration — but few moved me like my conversation with Victoria Volk, a grief recovery specialist and mother of three from rural North Dakota. In this episode, we explore what it really means to confron...
Connect with Cindy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCindyCipriani/
Website: https://www.cindycipriani.com/
Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cindy-cipriani-sewell-nj/223227
Today’s conversation moved me deeply. I sat down with Cindy Cipriani, an emotional wellness coach and grief recovery specialist, whose story of loss, healing, and redemption is nothing short of powerful. From being excommun...
In this episode of the Feel Free Again Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Szegedi, a medical doctor, grief recovery specialist, and founder of a clinic in Budapest, Hungary. Andrea’s story is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring — after losing her third son, she began searching for answers that science, logic, and faith alone couldn’t provide. What she discovered was that grief isn’t just emotional &mdas...
Welcome back to the Feel Free Again Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined by grief recovery specialist Michele Mariscal, who brings over 8 years of experience helping people process grief through the Grief Recovery Method. We dive deep into her unique journey—from molecular biology to esoteric philosophy—and how these experiences shaped her approach to grief and healing. Michelle shares how her personal gr...
In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James interviews Sandy Wheeler, a Vietnam veteran and creator of the Life's Final Thoughts app. The conversation explores the importance of emotional communication, especially in the context of grief and loss. Sandy shares his personal experiences with PTSD and the impact of unresolved grief, particularly in military settings.
The app aims to help individuals record video me...
In this powerful episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, I chat with Amy Diane Ross, a Grief Recovery Method Specialist and Bible teacher, about her transformative journey through grief and healing. Amy's story is deeply personal – she started this work as a way to help others but ended up healing her own heart in ways she never anticipated. From dealing with childhood trauma to navigating complex relationships, she found pro...
When I sat down with Caelyn Caulfield, I knew this conversation would hit home for so many coaches, parents, and athletes. As a varsity basketball head coach and future school counselor, she’s bringing the grief recovery tools she’s learned into the gym, the classroom, and her everyday life with students. What stood out most to me is how intentional she is about giving her team space to process emotions—not just r...
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.
Connect with Laylani:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylanicolibri/
Websites: https://linktr.ee/lsjack?utm_sour...
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 ...
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