Welcome Back: Rising After the Hardest Seasons
In my first episode back, I share why I stepped away, what I’ve been walking through, and how I found the courage to start speaking again after one of the hardest seasons of my life. This episode is raw, real, and filled with hope. Because if there’s one thing I know — it’s that pain doesn’t get the final word.
After a long break, The Heart AF Podcast is back! In this first episode of Season 2, I open up about why I stepped away, what I’ve learned through one of the hardest seasons of my life, and why I felt called to return to the mic now.
We talk about the messy reality of healing, the courage it takes to find your voice again, and how to move through pain without staying stuck in suffering. If you’ve ever felt broken, overwhelmed, or alone in your struggles, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The truth behind my time away and why it was so hard to come back
How painful seasons can re-open old wounds and force us to grow
The difference between inevitable pain and chosen suffering
Why using your voice and owning your story is part of healing
The power of faith, love, and community in moving through trauma
What to expect in coming episodes: more real talk, healing conversations, and inspiring interviews
Links & Resources:
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Email: info@chelseavanbuskirk.com
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