Ep. 6: Holding Hope with B!
In this raw and intimate solo episode, B, your bestie in the hope department, shares deeply personal reflections from a transformative year — turning 38, celebrating five years alcohol-free, navigating loss, trauma, and resilience, and finding new meaning through community action and self-care.
You’ll hear stories of growth through grief, volunteering, finding spiritual peace in unexpected places, returning to in-person work, and discovering hope amidst chaos. Whether it’s confronting religious trauma, healing from systemic injustices, or simply finding a reason to smile, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone — and if you're not ready to hold hope just yet, B will hold it for you.
💛 Featuring:
* Milestones + mental health reflections
* Community activism & local change
* Navigating grief, religious trauma & systemic privilege
* Reclaiming joy through connection, service, and self-love
Sticky Note of the Week: “With gratitude, optimism is sustainable.” — Michael J. Fox
⏱️ Under 20 minutes (ish)
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Resources Specific to this Episode:
https://oia.lacounty.gov/kyr/ --Know Your Rights
https://100happydays.com/ ---100 Happy Days
https://blog.gratefulness.me/gratitude-exercises/ --Gratitude Exercises
https://www.religioustraumainstitute.com/ -Religious Trauma Support