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Forward To Joy

Alexandra Wyman

Booking Overview

This interview-led show focuses on grief, suicide loss, healing, and resilience, featuring external guests with personal experiences of bereavement, trauma, adversity, or recovery, alongside authors, advocates, speakers, and practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch memoirists, grief and trauma advocates, motivational speakers, and professionals with compelling recovery stories; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are generally accessible public-facing experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 177

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 522 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alexandra@forwardtojoy.com

matt@mattcundill.com

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Host

Alexandra Wyman - Widow and single mother who became an advocate and public speaker for resources and support in the aftermath of suicide, while sharing her ongoing journey through grief and toward renewed joy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Public-facing authors, motivational speakers, advocates, practitioners, or professionals with a compelling firsthand experience of grief, trauma, loss, resilience, or recovery.
Required Achievements:  
Published memoir or nonfiction book, Public speaking or advocacy work, Meaningful professional or entrepreneurial accomplishments connected to overcoming adversity

Recent Guest Discussions

Tony Stewart - Grief, Mindfulness, Presence, Meaning, Connection, And Finding Joy After Loss.

Julie Ryan - Intuition, Spiritual Connection, Healing, Energy, And Comfort After Loss.

Debbie Weiss - Grief, Widowhood, Writing As Part Of Healing, Rebuilding Life After Tragedy, And Finding Purpose.

Darlene Lekowski - Trauma Recovery, Writing, Therapy, Survivor Advocacy, Breaking Stigma, And Healing.

Nick Prefontaine - Resilience, Adversity, Purpose, Self-trust, And Creating New Opportunities After Trauma.

Recent Topics

Grief, Suicide Loss, Widowhood, Resilience, Healing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Forward To Joy
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Janice Erlbaum

September 23, 2026

In this episode, I talk with Janice Erlbaum about her journey from a troubled youth to becoming an author and advocate for healing. We talk about trauma, therapy, self-awareness, and the resilience it takes to move through difficult experiences and create a meaningful life. Janice shares how understanding our past can help us find healing, purpose, and a greater sense of who we are.Connect with Janice: https://janiceerlbaum.com/Book: Girl Bomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir Learn more about your ...

Laurie Hammer

September 16, 2026

In this episode, I talk with Laurie Hammer about her journey from overcoming an eating disorder to becoming a pioneer in amino acid therapy. We explore how targeted amino acids can support brain health and emotional well-being, particularly when navigating grief, anxiety, and neurodivergence. Laurie shares what she’s learned about the connection between brain chemistry and mental health—and how amino acid therapy may offer another path toward healing.Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainm...

Pressing Pause to Heal

September 11, 2026

Healing can be exhausting—and sometimes moving forward means giving yourself permission to pause. Alexandra Wyman shares plans for an upcoming fall break from podcasting to focus on her writing and begin transitioning her blog to Substack, where she hopes to explore topics beyond grief. Alexandra reflects on the frustration of waiting for clarity, the importance of mourning the life we hoped for, and the challenge of trusting ourselves without comparing our progress to others. Drawing on her...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Forward To Joy
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How do I get in touch with Forward To Joy?

Forward To Joy is hosted by Alexandra Wyman. Its publicly listed emails are alexandra@forwardtojoy.com and matt@mattcundill.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Forward To Joy?

The publicly listed emails for Forward To Joy: alexandra@forwardtojoy.com and matt@mattcundill.com.

How many listeners does Forward To Joy have?

Podseeker estimates Forward To Joy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Forward To Joy?

Forward To Joy typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Public-facing authors, motivational speakers, advocates, practitioners, or professionals with a compelling firsthand experience of grief, trauma, loss, resilience, or recovery. Common among recent guests: Published memoir or nonfiction book; Public speaking or advocacy work; Meaningful professional or entrepreneurial accomplishments connected to overcoming adversity. Recent guests include Tony Stewart, Julie Ryan, and Debbie Weiss.

How hard is it to get booked on Forward To Joy?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Forward To Joy cover?

Recent episodes cover Grief, Suicide Loss, Widowhood, Resilience, and Healing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

alexandra@forwardtojoy.com

matt@mattcundill.com

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