Hi friends, I’m Julie Mattson, and today we’re taking it all the way back to where it all began, my very first episode of Pushing Up Lilies. Whether you're new here or you've been with me from the start, this is a special one.

In this episode, I introduce myself and share how I went from being a nurse to becoming a Forensic Nurse Death Investigator and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. With more than 21 years in the field, I’ve witnessed the darkest corners of humanity, but also the strength, resilience, and stories that need to be told.

I created this podcast to give you a glimpse into the world I walk through every day, one where death tells its own story. So join me as I pull back the curtain on the cases, the chaos, and the calling that led me here.

This is where it all started. Listen in…