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December 20, 2023 23 mins

This time of year, you’ll see a lot of highlight reels. But let’s be real… a year doesn’t consist of ONLY GOOD. Consider this your dose of what a REALISTIC year can look like, balancing both the good and the hard! Choosing to heal is not a linear path and this year was no exception.



In this episode, I share my most impactful experiences from 2023: both highlights and lowlights.


In this episode:

  • 02:40 - The biggest shock of the year
  • 03:35 - Learning how to surrender the outcome
  • 08:04 - Grieving unexpected loss
  • 10:00 - Hidden everyday blessings
  • 10:24 - The underrated benefit of being in a long-distance relationship
  • 13:51 - How blended family is both a blessing and a struggle
  • 17:01 - Biggest frustration in my healing journey so far
  • 20:32 - Why I’m able to dive deeper into healing this year


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