Arik Housley 
I had the privilege of sitting down with Michelle who allowed her journey in suddenly losing her husband to help others on the road of a grieving spouse with soaringspirits.org. You aren’t going to want to miss this episode. As always, I’d love your feedback on the topics I cover. I’m continually considering new guests … Read more
We’ve all been there. You find out a friend, a neighbor, or a coworker is going through the unthinkable. Your heart sinks for them, yet your brain immediately goes into a panic-induced lockdown. “What do I say?” “Should I call?” “Is it better to leave them alone?” The fear of saying the “wrong thing” is … Read more
I had the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend I have known for many years. Her kindness pours from her soul and her deep connection to her mother who has passed is awesome. The discussion was so much fun, we decided to do an extra add on episode to put out soon. As … Read more
We finished recording and then decided there was more to chat about that we feel people could relate to. So we went back at it. First time to have a part deux. As always, I’d love your feedback on the topics I cover. I’m continually considering new guests and new stories of resilience, loss, and … Read more
Life has a funny way of demanding speed. We live in a world that prizes the “hustle,” the “grind,” and the quick bounce-back. When tragedy strikes or loss upends your world, that external pressure doesn’t just disappear; it often intensifies. People want to know when you’ll be “back to normal.” You might even be asking … Read more
Let’s be real for a second: when life levels you, the phrase “everything happens for a reason” feels like a slap in the face. When you’re standing in the wreckage of a loss: whether it’s a person, a career, or a version of yourself you really liked: the last thing you want is a Hallmark … Read more
Let’s be honest: the modern workplace is often built for productivity, not for people. We’ve all been there, trying to maintain a professional “game face” while dealing with the messy reality of being human. Yet, when a colleague or employee experiences a profound loss, that professional mask doesn’t just slip; it shatters. In my work … Read more
Let’s be real for a second: nobody likes to talk about death at the office. It’s heavy, it’s messy, and it doesn’t exactly fit into a neat little spreadsheet. When an employee experiences a profound loss, the typical corporate instinct is to “handle it” through HR and move back to the quarterly goals as quickly … Read more
I lived in Italy in college so I am a sucker for movies set in Tuscany and other Italian regions. In the movie Letters to Juliet, there is a letter that captures the human experience with such precision it’s hard to ignore. It says: > “‘What’ and ‘if’ are two words as non-threatening as words … Read more
When tragedy strikes, the world as you know it stops. It doesn’t just pause; it shatters. In those early days, for many, the concept of “hope” feels like a cruel joke or a distant memory of a person you used to be. Most people will tell you that time heals all wounds, suggesting that one … Read more