Grief changes us—but it can also guide us home. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Nicolette Halladay, founder of Inspired Hearts Publishing, to discuss our collaboration on the new book The Voyage and the Return: The Path to Self-Discovery.

We explore the raw and real parts of the grief journey—how it breaks us open, challenges our identity, and ultimately offers the opportunity for rebirth. I share pieces of my own story and how writing my chapter became a form of healing. Nicolette offers insight into the power of storytelling and how collective voices can inspire transformation.

If you're navigating grief, life transitions, or seeking deeper meaning in your healing process, this episode is for you.

🕊️ Tune in to hear:

• The emotional process behind The Voyage and the Return

• The dark and beautiful parts of grief

• Why sharing your story matters

• How to return to yourself after loss

• The sacred path of self-discovery

  
  

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In a world that glorifies hustle and chaos, choosing rest can feel like rebellion. But here's the truth: rest is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re deep in your spiritual journey or just trying to make it through your day-to-day life, giving yourself permission to pause is powerful.

In this episode, we unpack the cultural conditioning that equates rest with laziness and explore why slowing down is a sacred act of self-care. You’ll hear reflections on how rest impacts our mental health, nervous system regulation, and overall alignment with purpose.

Let’s normalize downtime. Let’s honor stillness. Let’s make rest a regular habit—not something we have to earn.

✨ Topics Covered:

• Rest as a spiritual and emotional reset

• Reframing guilt around taking breaks

• Nervous system healing through intentional stillness

• Why “doing nothing” is productive

• Creating space for grace in your daily routine

💫 Whether you're in survival mode or seeking deeper healing, this conversation is your permission slip to stop, breathe, and restore.

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In this empowering episode of Discontinued, Now What?!, we explore what it means to embody calm confidence and reclaim your power in the next chapter of your life. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift, healing from loss, or redefining who you are, this conversation will help you release self-consciousness and live unapologetically. Tune in for personal stories, mindset shifts, and gentle reminders that your path forward doesn’t need permission — only presence.

Perfect for anyone ready to stop shrinking and start owning their truth.