06/11/2026
Sometimes a loss isn't really about what was lost.
Almost two months ago, my childhood home burned to the ground in a tragic house fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her six children. While the house hadn't belonged to my family for years, watching it disappear brought forward emotions I never expected.
At first, I thought I was grieving the loss of a home.
But what surfaced was much deeper.
I found myself grieving multiple versions of the same loss: childhood memories, family stories, old identities, unresolved pain, burnout, people-pleasing patterns, and the version of myself I spent years trying to hold together.
In this deeply personal episode, I share what happened when my childhood home burned down, how grief showed up in layers, and the surprising connection between this loss and a healing journey that began nearly a decade ago.
This conversation explores what happens when something from your past finally disappears—and what remains when you can no longer hold onto what once defined you.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
• The morning I learned my childhood home was on fire
• Why losing the same thing can happen more than once
• Growing up with a parent struggling with hoarding
• The connection between grief, burnout, anxiety, and identity loss
• The guilt of grieving your own loss while others are experiencing unimaginable tragedy
• A powerful meditation experience that brought healing and integration
• The symbolism of the phoenix and what it means to rise from the ashes
• How creativity helps us process grief, transition, and transformation
• What remains when everything unnecessary falls away
This episode is ultimately a reflection on grief, healing, identity, and the courage it takes to release what no longer belongs to us.
If you've ever found yourself grieving a place, a relationship, a role, a dream, or a version of yourself, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing isn't about rushing forward. Sometimes it's about honoring what was, making space for what is, and trusting what is still becoming.
