From Grief To Purpose with Nina

From Grief to Purpose with Nina is a lifestyle and real-life journey — not just a podcast.

Hosted by Minnina Smith, an ABA Master’s student, trauma-informed practitioner, Certified Life & Grief Coach, and a child of God, this channel documents what it looks like to grow, heal, and rebuild in real time.

This space blends faith, lifestyle, and purpose-driven living while sharing my current journey as an Applied Behavior Analysis graduate student, navigating career pivots, healing seasons, and everyday life.

Here, we explore:

✨ Faith-rooted reflections and encouragement

✨ Honest conversations about identity, grief, trauma, and life transitions

✨ Lifestyle content and real-life experiences

✨ The behind-the-scenes reality of my ABA Master’s student journey

Expect a mix of vlog-style content, everyday reflections, and podcast-style conversations woven in naturally as the journey unfolds.

This is a space for growth, grace, and becoming — one season at a time.

Please follow me on my Youtube channel. This is where the majority of the podcast recordings will be.

Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes

From Grief To Purpose with Nina

Latest Episodes

A New Chapter Begins | Final Episode!

To my From Grief to Purpose family,As I close this chapter, I just wanted to take a moment to simply say thank you. Thank you for every listen, every kind message, every prayer, every share, every comment, and every moment you chose to j...

May 25, 2026 • 5:25

Are You Being Stretched in This Season, Friend? So Am I… | God Is Requiring More of Us

Are you being stretched in this season, friend?Yeah…so am I.But maybe the stretching isn’t punishment. Maybe God is requiring more of us because He’s preparing us for more. This is officially gonna be part of my new Faith-Fi...

May 07, 2026 • 11:16

Exploring Triggers and Their Impact on Grief

In this conversation, I’m joined by Jay Cookingham and Shaniqua Wright-Karanja as we explore triggers and how they impact our grief.We talk about how triggers show up, why they can feel just as strong over time, and how to navigate thos...

April 18, 2026 • 1:32:34

Linda Feig Knipe Shares Her Journey Through Trauma, PTSD, and Healing Through Therapy

In this heartfelt conversation, Linda Feig Knipe shares her personal journey through trauma, PTSD, and healing through therapy. She opens up about the impact of shame, the importance of finding the right support, and what it truly takes to begi...

April 15, 2026 • 1:20:29

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tina | Navigating Loss & Finding Purpose

In this heartfelt conversation, Nina and Steve Gamlin explore the profound themes of grief, love, and the journey towards purpose after loss. Steve shares his personal experiences of navigating through the pain of losing his wife, Tina, and how...

April 07, 2026 • 58:43

See All Episodes