Episode 08- Made of Glass: Part 2
We’re picking up right where we left off with Derek. This time, we dive deep into healing, presence and the quiet strength that comes from surviving something life-changing.
In this episode, we talk about inevitable change; conscious or forced. Kat talks about staying calm in chaos. Sjeli reflects on the way she was affected by being a caregiver in trauma. Derek shares what it’s meant to slow down, stay present and piece himself back together.
We explore the myth of linear healing, the weight of comparison, and the beauty of healing on your own terms. Derek speaks candidly about paying it forward, teaching first aid, celebrating small moments and why he chooses to focus on ‘being saved’ rather than ‘being hit’. There’s even the best advice from a little blue cat.
This one is full of tenderness, wisdom, and quiet resilience, and if you’ve been looking for proof that kindness is strength - this is it.

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