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.

Get ready to embark on a transformative and authentic journey deep into your heart, as we explore the boundless realm of unconditional love from the inside out.

Dr. Tracey J. Johnson, a seasoned Practitioner of the Heart, Author, and Coach, is your compassionate guide on this soul-stirring adventure. Join us as we delve into the depths of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. As an esteemed author, Dr. Tracey J. shares profound insights from their works, providing tools to cultivate love and harmony in every aspect of life. Each episode holds a treasure trove of wisdom to support your personal growth and illuminate your path toward inner peace and fulfillment.

For More Information on her workshops and sessions, please visit her website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Open Heart World⁠

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A little about Dr. Johnson:

Dr. Tracey J. Johnson, known as the Heart Communicator, has earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy, specializing in holistic life coaching. She is a published author, speaker, life coach, and former host of “A Journey into the Heart” radio show on KBCN Media and “Allowing Love” on the Women’s Spiritual Network. Dr. Tracey J.’s clients testify to experiencing dramatic shifts within their hearts and lives when working with this powerful practitioner. Dr. Tracey’s body of work was created as a direct result of her life-changing experience of unconditional love from within her heart and her desire to facilitate others in doing the same. As a presenter of workshops, webinars, and conferences, she has gained a roster of clients from varied walks of life. Using positive psychology of the heart, exercises, ceremony, and creative craft, she assists participants in opening their hearts to a new world and a new way of life.

Whether you're looking to enhance your career, improve relationships, or simply cultivate a sense of tranquility in your life, this episode has something for everyone. Discover how a harmonious environment, coupled with effective time management, can profoundly impact your well-being and open doors to new opportunities.

Together, we discover the profound art of alignment, as we explore ways to connect with our higher selves and synchronize our thoughts, emotions, and actions with our spiritual values and intentions. Embrace the harmony that comes from living in resonance with our soul's purpose and the universe's greater wisdom. ************Remember to subscribe and share this enlightening episode with fellow spiritual seekers. Together, let's purify and align our spiritual spaces, as we dance in the sacred rhythm of universal harmony and love*********You can find more information about Jamie and her work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Angels Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Voyage and the Return: The Path to Self Discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discontinued, Now What?!⁠⁠

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From a turbulent beginning to becoming a globally recognized Feng Shui expert, Danijela Saponjic shares her powerful journey of transformation and intention. Featured in Forbes, OM, Woman, Redfin, and Myself magazines, Danijela has built an international reputation for helping people design spaces that align with their energy and purpose.

In this intimate conversation, she reflects on her path to personal healing, the creation of her Feng Shui certification program, and her holistic approach to consultations. We also explore the deeper definitions of wealth and abundance—beyond money—and how energy, fulfillment, and flow influence every area of our lives.

If you're ready to transform your space—and your life—with clarity and intention, this episode will inspire and empower you.

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In this raw and powerful conversation, I sit down with Andy Campbell of AskAndyCampbell.com to talk about his deeply personal journey through unimaginable loss and healing. Andy opens up about the heartbreak of losing his son to suicide, the shock of his own cancer diagnosis, and the emotional toll these experiences have taken on him and his family.

Together, we explore the path Andy has walked to process trauma—from navigating the darkest moments to discovering tools that help him rise again. He shares how he turned to various healing modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a psychotherapy designed to help people heal from distressing life experiences), Reiki, and meditation, to begin piecing himself back together.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that grief is never linear, that healing looks different for everyone, and that even when life knocks us down hard, there is still a way forward.

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Andy Campbell

Book: Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks: 15 Breakthrough Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities

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Disclaimer:This episode contains discussions of suicide, trauma, and cancer. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that you're not alone and help is available. Don’t be ashamed to ask for support—reach out to a mental health professional or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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Suicide Prevention Resources – You Are Not Alone
If you or someone you love is struggling, please know there is hope, and there are people who care and want to help—right now.

National Alliance on Mental Health

Kennedy Kids Foundation

988 Lifeline

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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You are not broken. You are not a burden. Your pain is real—but so is your strength. There’s nothing weak about asking for help—it’s one of the bravest things you can do. You are seen, you are loved, and your story matters.

"When you return to a place from the past and it feels different, it’s not the place that’s changed — it’s you. Cycles don’t repeat, they evolve."

In this episode of Discontinued, Now What?!, we explore the powerful shifts that occur as we revisit old spaces with new energy. From aging and new relationships to walking unfamiliar paths, we discuss the cyclical nature of life and what it means to re-enter chapters we thought were closed. We also dive into altered states — the kind sparked by ancient medicines, spiritual practices, and meditation — and how they offer us healing, perspective, and presence. Join us as we reflect on how our internal evolution transforms the way we experience the world around us.