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When life changes course unexpectedly, we often don't have the luxury to understand why it happened. Through stories and conversations, we can explore why we take those first steps that lead to growth, resilience, and perspective.
Join me, Jamie Weddle, as we explore The Butterfly of Why.
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In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Yonason Goldson, founder of Ethical Imperatives, LLC and author of Grappling with the Gray, to explore what it truly means to lead with integrity in a world full of moral ambiguity. Drawing on 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom, Rabbi Goldson, AKA “The Ethics Ninja,” unpacks how life’s detours shape our character, why the hardest choices often define us, and how ethical leadership creates ripple effects that transform organizations and society. From the parad...
What if the life you’re striving for isn’t misaligned—but simply disconnected from who you truly are? In this episode, leadership expert Alaina Love explores the heart of her book Permission to Be You, a call to stop chasing external validation and start living in alignment with your core values. We explore how granting yourself permission to take risks, embrace vulnerability, and trust your passions can lead to greater joy and meaning in your career, relationships, and the everyday challenge...
Stephen Rue didn’t set out to become an author—he answered a calling he could no longer ignore. In this episode, Stephen shares how a life shaped by loss, physical challenges, and abandonment revealed a deeper truth: purpose isn’t a burden we carry, it’s a beacon that calls us forward. Drawing from his book, Must: Becoming the Person You Are Meant to Be, we explore the idea of MUST—those quiet, persistent truths that shape identity, resilience, and who we are meant to become.
What does it really mean to belong when belonging isn’t about fitting in, but about being seen, heard, and valued? To explore this question, this episode features Kim Dabbs, author of You Belong Here, in a powerful conversation about identity, belonging, and what it truly means to matter. Kim reflects on growing up with a deep sense of otherness, navigating adolescence, homelessness, and invisibility, and how those experiences shaped her work today. Drawing from her framework of Lived, Learne...
What does it really mean to keep walking forward when life hands you circumstances you didn’t choose? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shree Walker, author of Resilient Walker—an educator, advocate, and leader whose life story is rooted in resilience. Raised in poverty as the eldest of six with no roadmap to follow, Dr. Walker became her own guide, transforming trauma and adversity into purpose. Drawing from her lived experience and decades of leadership across education systems, this con...
What does it mean to become a better version of yourself when you’re raising a child on your own? In this episode of The Butterfly of Why, we sit down with Elena Patrice, founder of One Parent Wonder—a coaching and mentoring platform devoted to healing what broke so our children don’t have to carry it. Drawing from her lived experience, Elena unpacks what resilience actually looks like in single-parent households. She talks about reclaiming your inner voice, breaking survival-mode thinking, a...
What happens when you’ve faced death—and come back with a deeper understanding of how to live? Catherine Duncan, integrative spiritual consultant, hospice chaplain, and author of Everyday Awakening, sits down with us to share her perspective. Drawing from over twenty years of walking alongside people at the end of life, as well as her own near-death experience and childhood cancer journey, Catherine offers a grounded approach to healing, presence, and meaning. Together, we explore grief, slow...
How do you know when a dream is worth trusting, even when there’s no proof it will work? In this episode, Marianna Pammer shares how learning to trust her inner compass reshaped her career, her sense of purpose, and the way she shows up as a mother. We explore what it looks like to believe in a dream before there’s certainty, how ignoring that inner pull comes at a cost, and the courage required to choose alignment over security. Marianna opens up about growing up as a first-generation Americ...
What if travel could bring families closer and leave the world better than they found it? In this episode of The Butterfly of Why, Chris Hill shares the vision behind Hands Up Holidays, a luxury travel experience that blends cultural immersion with meaningful service. By inviting families to volunteer together in communities around the world, Chris redefines luxury as connection, gratitude, and purpose. We explore how shared service deepens personal growth, strengthens family bonds, and chall...
In this episode, we sit down with Angie Hanson, founder of Butterflies + Halos, a grief stationery brand born from unimaginable loss and a journey of meaningful transformation. Angie is also a grief educator and author of Chapters of a Resilient Heart, sharing her story of love, heartbreak, and resilience. Through her experiences, Angie offers hope and healing for anyone navigating life’s most tender spaces, showing how even in the deepest pain, we can emerge transformed — like a butterfly br...
Cheri Bergeron’s path to motherhood wasn’t a fairytale—it was a fight, a reckoning, and ultimately a rising. From infertility and loss to a landmark legal battle over donor conception, her journey sparked a mission to help women choose motherhood on their own terms. In this conversation, Cheri shares the courage, clarity, and quiet truths she gathered along the way. If you’re redefining what family can look like, or longing for permission to follow your own path—this episode is a must-listen!...
When grief cracked Scott Tavlin’s world open, it didn’t break him—it revealed the path he was meant to walk. In this powerful episode, Scott shares how he went from becoming a successful young radio host, with life seemingly ready to take off, to facing a tragedy that reshaped everything. What emerged was a mission that truly ignites him: helping people through his impactful series initiative, Dare to Dream. Through stories of loss, courage, and unexpected beginnings, Scott shares his philoso...
In this episode, travel writer and podcast host Melissa Rodway joins me to talk about what happens when we step away from comfort and routine to follow a deeper rhythm. We explore her journey through The People You Meet, the lessons found in discomfort, uncertainty, and surrender — and how travel can reshape the way we see ourselves, time, and what truly matters.
Ever chased the horizon thinking freedom waited just beyond the runway, only to find the same weight tucked inside your suitcase? Escapism whispers promises of paradise, but true transformation isn’t found in distance—it’s rooted in presence. In this episode, we journey with Geleen Antonio, founder of Travel Not to Escape, the ultimate haven for mindful travelers seeking more than stamps in a passport. Through her vision, travel becomes more than an exit door—it becomes an open window to heal...
When your daughter interrupts your nap by sharing a quote from Marie Curie regarding fear? A new episode blossoms in really interesting ways! Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." This quote cracked open something deeper for me—a realization that can fear is a powerful tool when understanding takes precedence. Sometimes, it's a guide. A teacher. A mirror reflecting parts of ourselves we haven’t yet ex...
We can't always control what happens around us—but we can choose how we respond. In this episode, we explore the power of mindset as a tool for navigating the external world. It's not about avoiding challenges, but about shifting perspective and reclaiming agency. The choice is yours.
Compassion may be a noun, but when we turn it into action, it has the power to change the world—one moment, one choice at a time. In this episode, we sit down with rising educator Brandon Brener for a wide-ranging conversation that explores compassion through the lenses of emotion, society, history—and yes, even the Grateful Dead. Join us as we unpack what it means to live compassionately in a complex world.
Why are human connections so important? Join me as I dive into the profound significance of feeling a sense of belonging in this world. In this episode, I weave together a beautiful tapestry of experiences, pulling back the curtains to reveal why human connection has been such a cornerstone in my life. From family and tragedy to music and even Wilson, the volleyball from Cast Away, each element takes its turn in the spotlight in this heartfelt exercise of personal expression.
What does hope really mean? Join us for this episode as we take an exploratory look at the multifaceted aspects of hope and it's importance to humanity.
What can running teach us about ourselves? Running enthusiast, Kelly Strull, sat down with us to discuss his passion towards running and how every miles has created a new understanding and appreciation for life.
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