In this very first episode of The Soul Edit, I take you back — not just to where this podcast began, but to where I began.

From barefoot bike rides and blackberry picking in the holler, to the unimaginable loss that shaped everything that came after, this is my story.

It’s tender, unfiltered, and deeply human — and it’s just the beginning.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to carry more than your share, or wondered how your messy, beautiful story fits into the world — this one’s for you.