Guiding Grief

This podcast is a series of conversations around Something we all will feel and yet no one really talks about and we are never prepared for. GriefMy goal is to provide a resource people can access to help them understand they are not alone as they experience grief. Stay tuned for Future episodes, we'll host:o Faith leaders with decades of experience helping people deal with griefo Hospice workers and Nurses sharing their experiencesAnd other Guru's talking about the effect physically and emotionally people may go through as they travel their own grief journey.

Guiding Grief is a society podcast hosted by Nicholas J Welzenbach, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nicholas J Welzenbach hosts Guiding Grief, a society show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Talking About Tomorrow with Shannon Corpuz

  Nov 3, 202536 minS2

  In this Talking About Tomorrow installment of Guiding Grief, host Nicholas Welzenbach sits down with Shannon Corpuz, a Financial Ddvisor with Pence Financial Group, for a powerful and practical conversation about planning for the future before you're in crisis. Shannon brings clarity and compassion to topics many avoid until it’s too late—estate planning, Living Trusts, long-term care insurance, and the critical need for open conversations with loved ones as we age. Together, she and Nicholas explore why proactive planning isn't just about money—it's about peace of mind, protecting your wishes, and easing the emotional burden on family member...

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  Episode #2

  Talking About Tomorrow with Mani Mortezaei

  Oct 27, 202538 minS2

  This episode of Guiding Grief is part of our Talking About Tomorrow series. Nicholas Welzenbach sits down with Mani Mortezaei, Director of Sales and Marketing at Tailored Transitions, a real estate team focusing on the senior relocation and transition space. Together, they explore the emotional, logistical, and relational challenges families face when aging loved ones resist moving or downsizing. Mani shares how Tailored Transitions helps families bridge tough conversations, navigate grief over lost independence, and make decisions rooted in dignity and respect. You’ll hear real stories of resistance, compromise, and healing—and come away with a better understanding of how...

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  Talking About Tomorrow with Laura Nenada

  Oct 20, 202536 minS2

  As part of our Talking About Tomorrow series, Guiding Grief host Nicholas Welzenbach sits down with Laura Nanada, Community Relations Manager of Senior Helpers San Jose to dig into the heart of in‑home caregiving. Laura brings real-world insight into how families can preserve dignity, nurture emotional connection, and find peace of mind when caring for aging loved ones. Whether you work in elder care, are supporting a parent or client, or simply want to understand more about compassionate caregiving, this episode offers encouragement, practical advice, and stories of resilience in the space between care and compassion. Tune in—and let’...

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  Episode #6

  In conversation with Juliann Halvorsen from Cancer CAREpoint

  Jul 28, 202534 minS2

  <p>In the latest episode of the Guiding Grief podcast, host Nicholas Welzenbach welcomes back Juliann Halvorsen, MA, LMFT, from Cancer CAREpoint (https://www.cancercarepoint.org/), for another thoughtful and heartfelt conversation. Juliann is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a certificate in Traumatology from Holy Names University in Oakland. She brings a wealth of clinical experience and deep compassion to her work supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer.</p><p>In this episode, Juliann shares updates on the important work Cancer CAREpoint is doing, including newly expanded services for...

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  Episode #5

  In conversation with Jennifer Sarmento Executive Director of The Kyle J. Taylor Foundation

  Jul 10, 202432 minS2

  In this episode of the Guiding Grief podcast, host Nicholas Welzenbach engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Sarmento, Executive Director of the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation. Jennifer formed the Foundation in memory of her son, Kyle, who passed away in February 2018 from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). She and the KJT Foundation Team are dedicated to preventing similar tragedies through proactive measures. Research indicates that traditional checkups fail to detect 90% of young individuals at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, highlighting the importance of the foundation's work. Through their efforts, the Campbell and Los Gatos High School districts now offer heart...

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