Arik Housley 
What a journey this has been—and I couldn’t be more excited to share that my book, Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love, and Resilience, will be available for presale starting November 1st. I’ve received so many questions from friends and others—some eager to read the book, others inspired to begin writing their own. To anyone … Read more
Julie and I have been friends for years. She is a successful businessperson that had her world turned upside down from losing her husband to Cancer in a very short period. Yet, hearing the stories of how he has shown up in her life is nothing short of love reimagined. Here is our conversation on … Read more
I’ve received some unbelievable—and definitely unexpected—feedback from my podcast. I truly appreciate the constructive comments, as we are all on our own grief journey. Even though we don’t have to go through it alone. That said, the feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s important to me to keep the production value simple. Even … Read more
Kathryn and I were introduced by a longtime friend regarding her work in education regarding hope and hopelessness as a driver in our daily lives. Her company The Shine Hope Company offers programming for cities to help provide resources to their community. I really enjoyed the conversation on how we can help shine hope through … Read more
There are some people in our lives where we are so intertwined. Megan ran Alaina’s memorial service for us and later the same year was facing yet another tragedy in her own life. She lives everyday by being kind and choosing to love everyone around her. Her story is mentioned in my book soon to … Read more
I was recently introduced at an event to my new friend Julie Lewis. She is a mother of three, including her youngest Ryan Lewis, A Grammy Award Winning Producer. Over 30 years ago she received a devastating phone call that would change her families life forever. They’ve used that change to create positive change around … Read more
I’m excited to announce my book is forthcoming November 1 but available for PREORDER now! This book would never have come to life without the unwavering love and support of so many. First, to my wife and soulmate, Hannah — I couldn’t imagine this journey without you. You’ve propped me up in my darkest hours, … Read more
In a few weeks, I’ll be speaking at a national conference called The Compassionate Friends. Many attendees are still navigating their own journeys—whether through the loss of a spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or dear friend. One message I always try to convey is this: Don’t go down the dark road of “Why?” Why did Alaina … Read more
I’m honored to be one of the keynote speakers this July at The Compassionate Friends National Conference in Bellevue, Washington. People often ask me how—or why—I speak. They wonder if it’s “healing.” For me, it’s not so much about healing as it is about fulfillment. During Alaina’s life, I couldn’t imagine how any parent could … Read more
It’s been amazing to get the feedback from my readers and listeners of the podcast. People I would never have imagined are tuning in or reading the lessons in love, loss and resilience. What’s unexpected to me, the number of men that are pulling me aside or sending me a message that it has meant … Read more