Forward To Joy

Alexandra Wyman was faced with immense grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020, instantly leaving her a widow and single mom. Since then, she has been finding ways to work through her grief, navigate parenthood and take steps to finding joy again. Join Alexandra on her continued grief journey, find some tips and tricks, hear from others about their grief journey and know you are not alone. Alexandra is an advocate and public speaker for resources in the aftermath of suicide. After she lost her husband to suicide in August of 2020, Alexandra found a need to change the rhetoric around suicide.

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June 23, 2026

Elena Sophia Ruiz

This week, I had a fascinating conversation with Elena Sophia Ruiz about her journey from being deeply influenced by mentorship in childhood to becoming a coach dedicated to supporting men's well-being. She shared her insights on human behavior, biotypes, gender dynamics, and the importance of developing authentic self-awareness. We explored how understanding ourselves more deeply can improve our relationships, personal growth, and overall well-being. Connect with Elena: https://www.intimateconv

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June 16, 2026

Meghann Dawson

This week, I had an inspiring conversation with Meghann Dawson about her journey from childhood trauma and chronic illness to becoming a healing coach and author. She shared how her experiences shaped her path and led her to develop a unique framework centered on self-love, authenticity, and healing. We talked about overcoming life's challenges, embracing vulnerability, and the powerful role community can play in personal transformation and growth. Connect with Meghann: Website: https://www.megh

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June 9, 2026

Gyani Richards

This week, I had a meaningful conversation with Gyani Richards about his personal journey through grief and the role mindfulness has played in his healing. He shared practical tools for building resilience and how he integrates spiritual practices with grief counseling to support individuals navigating loss. We talked about healing, growth, and ways to cultivate greater presence and strength in the midst of life's most difficult challenges. Connect with Gyani: www.ourgriefpath.com Email: gyani@o

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June 2, 2026

Dr. Jenn Rapkin Returns

I had a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Jenn Rapkin about grief, embodiment, and learning how to be present with difficult emotions. She shared her own journey of grief after losing her parents 15 years apart. She also shared how her work as a naturopathic physician and bodyworker has shaped the way she supports others through loss and healing. We talked about emotional awareness, the wisdom of the body, and how creating space for hard feelings can help us move through grief with greater presen

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May 26, 2026

John Trautwein

I had an inspiring conversation with John Trautwein about his journey from personal tragedy to creating a foundation focused on youth mental health and community support. He shared how his story shaped his mission, and the proactive steps he’s taken to help prevent future tragedies. We talked about the importance of awareness, connection, and what it really takes to support young people in meaningful ways. John’s website: www.johntrautwein.com And the Will To Live Foundation website: www.willtol

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May 19, 2026

Michelle Bray

I had a deeply personal conversation with Michelle Bray about her journey after losing her husband to suicide. She shared openly about the emotional trauma, the systemic challenges she faced, and even the ways she’s experienced ongoing connection. We talked about grief, mental health, and what it can look like to find purpose in the aftermath of such a profound loss. Connect with Alexandra on her website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or send her an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alexandra@forwardtojoy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

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