Episodes: 177
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 522 followers
Publicly listed emails
alexandra@forwardtojoy.com
matt@mattcundill.com
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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.
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.
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...
Soul SiStories · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Bereaved But Still Me · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Creating Space for Grief and Hope · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Hidden Chapters: Seeing the Story Beyond What You Can See · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed emails for Forward To Joy: alexandra@forwardtojoy.com and matt@mattcundill.com.
Podseeker estimates Forward To Joy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
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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