Some days, life doesn’t knock—you just wake up already on the floor. In this episode, I take you inside one of the hardest days of my life—the day I questioned whether I should even keep going. From the quiet of my mother’s kitchen to a rough, imperfect bar of soap that changed my trajectory, this is the story of how something small pulled me out of the dark.

I’ll share the Norse myth of Tyr and Fenrir, a tale of sacrifice and survival, and how it mirrors my own fight to keep moving after loss and betrayal. If you’ve ever been stuck, broken, or convinced you’ve got nothing left to give—this episode is for you.

Featured Song: Legacy in the Grain – written by Paul Freeland.

Calloused Hands, Divine Blood – written by Paul Freeland.

Nailed to the Bark – written by Paul Freeland.

In This Episode:

• The day I almost didn’t get back up—and what turned it around
• How one bar of soap became a lifeline
• The Norse story of Tyr’s sacrifice and what it means for survival today
• Three small steps to start moving forward when you feel stuck
• Why making something—anything—can save your life

Support the Show: Veteran-owned. Handmade in Kansas. Inspired by Norse mythology. Check out my work at Yggdrasil Industries.

Follow & Connect:

• Website: https://yggdrasil-industries.com
• Email: p.freeland@yggdrasil-industries.com

Closing Words: Sometimes, the smallest spark is all you need. Start small. Keep moving. Forge forward.