In this episode of Heal That Shit, I talk about reconnecting with a couple of friends who reminded me just how powerful encouragement can be. They showed up at the perfect time, lifting me up and reminding me that sharing my voice and my stories isn’t just something I enjoy—it’s part of my purpose. Their presence was a nudge to step back into who I really am and what I bring to the world.
Not long after, I received a different kind of reminder from my grandmother, who passed but continues to guide me in her own way. A simple message on a page in the park stopped me in my tracks and reminded me of the power of storytelling. She had a way of pushing me to learn and grow, even when it wasn’t easy, and that moment was her way of telling me I had wandered off course but could find my way back.
What ties these experiences together is connection. Storytelling is how we create it—when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, open, and real. It’s how we make others feel seen, heard, and less alone. Between my friends’ encouragement and my grandmother’s reminder, I know it’s time to start sharing again, because that’s where the magic happens.
