What does leadership look like when you’re exhausted, grieving, and stuck in the middle of life?

In this episode, I talk about learning to lead yourself when everything feels heavy—when winter feels endless, grief lives in your body, and momentum feels impossible. I share how this season of loss and the reality of the sandwich generation has reshaped the way I think about independence, success, and faith.

We talk about teaching teens real leadership—not hustle or control, but self-trust, emotional regulation, and the ability to pivot without quitting. I unpack how to listen to your body without letting your feelings run the show, why emotions are real but not always truthful, and how redefining success can change everything in hard seasons.

I also share a different way of talking about God—one that leaves room f ...