*This is a series I created within Hot Takes on Healing: "Fly On a Wall", where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, *no edits*, NO-BS chats where nothing is off-limits. We’re talking about the stuff that hits you right in the gut, the kind of truths that stick with you, and the kind of honesty that’ll make you feel like you’re sitting right there with us.
This week’s Fly on the Wall episode, I sit down with my good friend Dani Collins to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss.
Together, we explore:
-The raw reality of navigating trauma and grief while raising children alone -The courage it takes to step into single motherhood after losing a partner -How to hold space for both heartbreak and healing in the same breath
And so SO much more.
This conversation is full of truth, tenderness, and the kind of honesty we don’t often hear about grief and survival. Whether you’ve faced loss yourself or are supporting someone who has, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of resilience, boundaries, and the power of choosing yourself even in the hardest seasons.
Stay Connected with Dani & Austin: to follow more of their journey, reflections, and memories, check out Dani’s TikTok: @sociallybamboozled
Let’s continue talking about the things that matter TOGETHER. And who knows? You might just feel like a fly on the wall in the best way possible.
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