Weekly companion blogs to the Transformative Journeys to Growth and Resilience™ podcast.
Who Am I to Start a Podcast? A Journey Through Doubt, Fear, and the Courage to Do It Anyway
Here’s a few things I’ve learned since that first episode – because there’s some science behind the fear of starting something new: • Fear isn’t always a signal to stop. It means your brain thinks you’re doing something brave – and it’s wired to try to stop you from doing things that put you in danger. • Embarking on something new literally rewires your brain. It creates new neural pathways and boosts cognitive resilience. • Creativity and learning protect your brain as you age. (Bonus points for midlife podcasters, right?)
The Art of Unlearning: Why Shedding Old Stories Is a Superpower
What if the secret to being happier and more at peace - and maybe even finding your next breakthrough - was already within yourself? What if the most powerful thing you can do for your growth... is to unlearn?
Flashback & Forward: What I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old Self Now
A Letter to My Younger Self (and Maybe to You, Too).
Welcome Into My Home - And My Fall Reset
A cozy conversation about crunchy leaves, comfort food, and reclaiming rest.
The Fear of Being Seen: Why Vulnerability Feels So Scary (And How to Do It Anyway)
Feeling exposed, anxious, or afraid to be truly seen? This post explores why vulnerability is scary - and how to practice showing up with courage, one step at a time.
Revisiting the Ashes: September Reflections on Loss, Change, and Beginning Again
When I first recorded Building from the Ashes, I was still hesitantly finding my footing as a podcaster… and still trying to figure out how I could take my lived experience - not professional expertise - and use it to build something meaningful. Something that might help others not feel alone on their journey... I’m re-sharing the episode now, not because the story has changed… but because, even in these four short months, I have.
