What do you do when the life you spent decades building burns to the ground in just 21 days? For Julie Halbert, the "fire" started in 2018 with her husband Jim’s sudden cancer diagnosis. By the time the smoke cleared, Jim was gone at just 51, and Julie was left standing in the ashes of her "old" life with their two sons.

Instead of trying to rebuild what was lost, Julie chose to reflect, reinvent, and rise. She traded the courtroom for the bedside, becoming a death doula and transformational soul coach. Today, she is the living definition of our mission to survive and thrive. Listen in as Julie shares her love, her loss, and some helpful tips on how you can rise out of the ashes and live life fully awake.

Resources & Links:

• Divine Ashes Ascending - Coming October 2023
• Rising Phoenix Life
• Meditation PDF
• A Butterfly Has Been Released Documentary
• Blue Butterfly Grief Therapy Program
• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

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Meet Tammy. Her widow journey is only five months in, but she is already leading with a healing perspective. Inspired by her husband Kim’s eight-year battle with cancer and his refusal to 'take a break' from living, Tammy is determined to honor his legacy by embracing life with purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Tammy discovered our podcast through a chance encounter in an antique store.

• The challenges and triumphs of being a caregiver during Kim's illness.

• The importance of having open conversations about love and loss.

• Tammy's experience with a medium that helped her connect with Kim after his passing.

• The support system she found in friends and fellow widows, and how they have helped her cope.

Tammy's story is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. Whether you're a widow or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is filled with wisdom, humor, and hope.

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In this episode, Holly and Whitney are joined by a very special guest: Holly's close friend and former business partner, Kim. Together, they step into one of the most intimate and daunting spaces of the grieving process—the closet.

Years ago, Kim stood by Holly’s side to help reorganize her home after Toby passed away. Recently, the duo tackled the garage, proving that decluttering after loss isn't a one-time event, but a continuous journey of healing.

Drawing on their shared history as professional organizers, Holly and Kim bridge the gap between the practical and the emotional. They share personal stories and compassionate strategies for navigating the items that hold the most weight.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Where to Begin: How to overcome the "paralysis" of getting started.

• Transition Spaces: Creating physical areas that allow you to process items at your own pace.

• The Sentiment Filter: Tips for honoring memories while deciding what truly belongs in your future.

• The Power of Partnership: Why having a "Kim" in your corner makes all the difference.

Whether you are weeks or years into your journey, this conversation offers a gentle roadmap for clearing physical space to make room for your heart to breathe.

• Marie Kondo's KonMari Method
• Salvation Army
• Goodwill
• Yellow Bike Project (Austin)
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore