Why Butterfly Collective Exists

She Didn’t Break Me | My Story, My Healing, My Becoming

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the story behind the strength. I share my childhood filled with both love and disappointment, the lessons that shaped me, family distance, grief after losing my father, and the healing that came through forgiveness. I also speak honestly about relationships, how I once searched for missing love in the wrong places, and what it took to finally choose myself differently. This episode also honors my daughter, Samariyanna — the one who made me a mother first. I share how loss changed me, deepened me, and taught me a new kind of unconditional love. Most of all, this is a conversation about becoming. The version of me that doubted herself had to die so the woman I am now could rise. If you are healing, grieving, rebuilding, or learning to love yourself in a new way… this episode is for you. 🦋 You are not broken. 🦋 You are becoming. #healing #selfgrowth #griefjourney #podcastforwomen #personaldevelopment #becomingher Connect with Butterfly [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/support] Visit our website!  https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com [https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com/]

You Can Be A Mother And Still Be You

Motherhood changes everything — including how you see yourself. In this episode of the Butterfly Collective Podcast, we talk about the quiet and often unspoken experience of losing your sense of self after becoming a mother. The way your identity can slowly shift. The way your needs can become quieter. And the moment you realize you don’t fully recognize who you are outside of being there for everyone else. This conversation is for the mothers who love deeply… but feel like they’ve lost parts of themselves along the way. Inside this episode, we explore: • the identity shift that comes with motherhood • how losing yourself happens in small, unnoticed ways • the guilt that comes with wanting time and space for yourself • how to begin reconnecting with who you are — without pressure This episode is a reminder that you are still allowed to exist outside of who you are to others. The Butterfly Collective Podcast is an extension of the reflections behind the book Blooming in Softness — where healing is gentle, growth is non-linear, and becoming takes time. You are not starting over. You are finding your way back to yourself. Connect with Butterfly [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/support] Visit our website!  https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com [https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com/]

Outgrowing Who You Used to Be | Healing, Identity Shifts & Personal Growth

Healing doesn’t just change how you feel, it can change how you see yourself. In this episode of the Butterfly Collective Podcast, we explore the quiet and often confusing experience of outgrowing old versions of yourself. The identities that once helped you survive. The habits that once protected you. And the strange in-between space where the old version of you no longer fits — but the new version hasn’t fully arrived yet. This conversation is for anyone who feels like they are changing but doesn’t quite have the language to describe it yet. We talk about: • the grief of leaving old identities behind • why growth can feel uncomfortable • learning to trust yourself during transformation • allowing yourself to evolve without rushing the process The Butterfly Collective Podcast was created as an extension of the healing reflections behind the book Blooming in Softness — where growth is honored as a gentle, non-linear process. If you’re navigating change, becoming someone new, or learning how to move through healing at your own pace, this episode is for you. You don’t have to rush your becoming. Some of the most meaningful transformations happen quietly. 🎙 Follow the podcast for new episodes each week. 📖 Book: Blooming in Softness (Amazon & Kindle) Connect with Butterfly [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/support] Visit our website!  https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com [https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com/]

Blooming Doesn’t Happen All at Once

In this episode of the Butterfly Collective Podcast, we’re talking about the part of healing that doesn’t always look like growth — but is. The quiet shifts. The internal changes. The moments where nothing has changed on the outside, yet everything feels different within. This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re in between versions of themselves. For those learning that blooming isn’t instant, and growth doesn’t arrive all at once. We explore: * The myth of instant transformation * What blooming actually feels like in real life * The pause between shedding and becoming * Releasing the pressure to “arrive” This conversation is an invitation to move slowly, honor where you are, and trust the process — even when it feels tender. 🎧 New episodes stream on Spotify and on the Butterfly Collective website. Connect with Butterfly [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/support] Visit our website!  https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com [https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com/]

Why Butterfly Collective Exists

In this opening episode, Butterfly shares the heart behind Butterfly Collective and how the book Blooming in Softness became the foundation for this podcast. A reflection on healing without force, choosing softness, and creating spaces where becoming doesn’t require survival. Connect with Butterfly [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599461/support] Visit our website!  https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com [https://www.butterflycollectivewellness.com/]