GRIEF AND LIGHT™ Podcast Guest Form
"Grief is not this OR that; it's this AND that." -- Nina Rodriguez, Founder & Host

Thank you for your interest in being a guest on the Grief and Light Podcast, currently available on: YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Other Platforms

This form will help us align, set expectations, and make this a seamless process.

Completing this form does not guarantee an interview, but it allows you to share your story with us, and adds you to our guest database for current and future consideration. We are deeply grateful for your interest and trust.

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UPDATE (5/14/2026): SUBMISSIONS & GUEST INTEREST

Season 4 of Grief and Light™ is winding down, with pre-recorded episodes airing over the coming weeks. We are not currently scheduling new recordings for this season.

We're thrilled that a recent call for guests on social media received hundreds of responses! A reflection of just how many people are doing meaningful work in the grief space, and how much that work matters. Because of that incredible volume, we are only able to invite a limited number of guests whose stories and work closely align with our mission of fostering a more grief-informed, hopeful world. One that honors complexity, nuance, and the lived experience of loss.

Nina reviews every submission personally and with care. That takes time, and we appreciate your patience. 

We anticipate beginning Season 5 recordings in mid-to-late summer and will continue reviewing submissions with that timeline in mind.

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ABOUT GRIEF AND LIGHT

Grief and Light™is a heartfelt exploration of grief, love, resilience, post-traumatic growth, and what it means to keep living after life-altering loss.

Created by Nina Rodriguez following the sudden passing of her brother and only sibling, Yosef, the podcast has grown into a trusted space for honest conversation, grief literacy, and collective meaning-making, reminding us that grief is not something to fix, but something to tend.

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IN SEARCH OF:

➡️ Independent Filmmakers & Storytellers

Filmmakers and creatives exploring themes of grief, loss, resilience, remembrance, and life after loss through documentary or narrative work.

➡️ The Ripple Effect
Creators, artists, community builders, organizers, and grassroots leaders making a tangible difference, especially those supporting the most vulnerable during these challenging times.

➡️ Experts & Practitioners
Researchers, educators, clinicians, and practitioners whose work intersects with grief, trauma, resilience, social impact, or collective care.

➡️ Personal Stories
Lived experiences of loss, near-death experiences (NDEs), spiritually transformative experiences, and personal journeys that illuminate both grief and post-traumatic growth.

If your story doesn’t fit neatly into one category but carries a meaningful, aligned perspective, we still encourage you to apply.

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Thank you for your patience as we review submissions with care and intention.

We look forward to learning more about the ways in which you share your light with the world!

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Do you have any previously recorded podcasts, interviews, blog posts, social posts that you think I should read before the interview to get to know you and your expertise better?

What are 3-5 topics or questions you're wanting to include in this conversation with Nina?

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If you are interested in promoting a book or film: We kindly ask that you send a copy of your book or link to preview your film for our review (Nina actually reads and watches them). Please select the option that you are willing and able to provide if selected for an interview.
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Values Alignment: By submitting this form, I affirm that my work, public presence, and values align with the spirit of Grief and Light, a space rooted in compassion, dignity, and care for the full complexity of the human experience. Grief and Light aims to cultivate inclusive, respectful spaces that honor lived experience and uplift voices that have been historically marginalized. Participation is grounded in care, dignity, and collective responsibility, and is extended to those whose public commitments reflect these values and do not perpetuate harm or uphold systems of oppression, including but not limited to bigotry, misogyny, or xenophobia.

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What Happens Next?

Once you submit the form, you're set!

Please note: Due to high demand, only those selected will receive a response. 

This doesn’t mean your story isn’t valuable. Nina believes every story matters. She also needs to honor her capacity to produce each episode and keep the podcast sustainable long-term.

If selected, we’ll contact you at the email you provided with next steps or questions.

Thank you for trusting us with your story.

Grief and Light Podcast Team


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