A Note to Listeners:
This episode contains personal reflections on illness, loss, and grief. Can I encourage you to listen in a way that feels gentle and supportive for you.
This episode is a little different.
At the start of 2026, I’m walking through a season of grief as my mum reaches the final stages of her life. Rather than launching straight into plans and announcements for the year ahead, I wanted to pause and share honestly about where I’m at right now.
In this reflective episode, I speak about what it’s like to live in the middle of a slow goodbye. I reflect on the grief of watching someone you love become fragile, the ache of unfinished stories, and the quiet lessons that emerge when life cannot be hurried or fixed.
This is not an episode with answers. It’s a moment of quiet looking back. A reminder that many of us are carrying things we didn’t plan for, and that resilience is often found not in strength, but in showing up - for ourselves and for one another.
In this episode, you’ll hear reflections on:
Why This Episode Matters
Resilient Souls exists not because I’ve figured life out, but because I’m walking it too. This episode marks a threshold moment: naming where I am before sharing where the work is heading this year.
If you’re carrying something heavy, I hope this reminds you that you’re not alone, and that there is a way through, even when the path isn’t clear yet.
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