This Is Why I’m Here: Turning Survival Into Strength

This Is Why I’m Here: Turning Survival Into Strength

In this episode of The House That Healing Built, I share the real story behind starting this podcast from a childhood shaped by loss and resilience, to the affirmations that helped me heal, to the evidence-based practices that give them power. I talk about how my life as a queer Black woman, educator, and lover of nature has shaped my voice, my purpose, and my belief in the intersection of soul and science. From the legal pads I filled as a child to the national parks that have become my sanctuary, this episode is a love letter to survival, self-discovery, and showing up fully for yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your story into strength, or how to root your healing in both heart and evidence, this is where we begin.