Grief, Growth, and the Life After | Maya Namdar

Grief, Growth, and the Life After | Maya Namdar

From Pod By Pen by Penina Kunstler

May 5, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 1 · Episode 14

About this episode

Maya Namdar shares her journey through grief and the lessons of hope and growth that follow loss.

In this episode, I sit down with Maya Namdar for a conversation that is as real as it is uplifting. After the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Maya shares what grief actually looks like - not just in the moment, but in the everyday life that follows. We talk about navigating pain, holding onto emunah, and what it means to keep living when life feels like it’s been split in two. But this conversation doesn’t stay in the darkness. We speak about Mashiach, hope, and the belief that there is something bigger unfolding—even when we can’t fully see it. Maya brings a perspective that is both deeply spiritual and deeply human, reminding us that joy and pain can exist side by side. This episode is about loss, but it’s also about life - how we rebuild, how we believe, and how we keep going. Welcome to Pod by Pen —real conversations with women, about life, growth, and everything in between. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it, and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. For sponsorships or collaborations: podbypen@gmail.com Follow for more @penkunstler @podbypen Follow Maya - @mayanamdar_

People in this episode

Host: Penina Kunstler

Guest: Maya Namdar

Topics covered

  • grief
  • loss
  • spirituality
  • hope
  • life after loss
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • grief
  • loss
  • spirituality
  • hope
  • personal growth
  • life after loss
  • emunah

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