What does it really look like to rebuild your life—and your identity—after everything falls apart?

In this deeply impactful episode, Coach LA sits down with Asha J.W. Hardnett, also known as “The Purpose Doula,” to explore how purpose is not something you find—it’s something you activate through movement.

From surviving breast cancer and navigating profound grief to becoming a purpose strategist, speaker, and author, Asha shares how she transformed her life experiences into a platform that helps others align passion, purpose, and profit.

Grounded in principles from Positive Psychology and the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth, this episode highlights how meaning-making after adversity can lead to resilience, clarity, and emotional wellness.

Purpose is not discovered—it’s developed through action

Your pain can become your most powerful strategy

Healing requires letting go of who you were to become who you’re called to be

You can align purpose with profitability without compromising your well-being

Emotional wellness is essential when leading, serving, and building impact

“When you move with purpose, everything else has to catch up.”

“You don’t just survive your story—you learn how to use it.”

“Healing will change you… and that’s the point.”

Believe: Your experiences have value—even the painful ones

Empower: Give yourself permission to evolve beyond survival

Transform: Turn your story into impact, income, and influence

Topic: You Can’t Heal and Stay the Same

Growth requires release.

Healing will stretch your identity.

Purpose will demand movement—even when it feels uncomfortable.

Research in Positive Psychology shows that having a strong sense of purpose is linked to improved mental health, resilience, and life satisfaction

Post-Traumatic Growth highlights how individuals can experience transformation, deeper relationships, and renewed meaning after adversity

Platform: AshaOnPurpose

Founder: Life on Purpose Solutions

Author: WAS: What Asha Said

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Because healing is the strategy… and purpose is the assignment.

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