Reframing the Past, Realigning with Purpose

This past weekend, I went home.

On the surface, it looked like a simple trip back to familiar streets and places that shaped me. But in reality, it was something much deeper. It was a return to the emotions and energetic imprints that my body had been carrying for years. I chose to go home not just to visit, but to move through the memories—good and hard—that have lived in me for so long.

Visiting my hometown with a fresh purposeful lense, I realized how much of my journey had been layered with guilt—guilt for moving forward, guilt for the sacrifices that came with pursuing my calling, guilt for relationships that shifted as God did His work in me. But in this return, I experienced something else: release.

I saw with new eyes that every moment, every decision, every shift was intentional. Nothing was wasted. God had been weaving each sacrifice, each change, into the greater design for my life. Instead of shame, I found gratitude. Instead of guilt, I found peace.

This is what With Every Breath is about; the moments reframed in service of purpose. Something bigger. Something greater. The podcast, the upcoming book, the programming—they’re not separate projects, but one integrated journey. They’re the practices and reflections that helped me rebuild my foundation after deep loss, after transition, after seasons of doubt.

You see, when I breathe deeply, I’m reminded that my body is not just a vessel but a record keeper. Breath allows me to move what’s been stuck—memories, grief, even the proud moments I was once too ashamed to enjoy. Going home became a practice in itself: inhaling the lessons, exhaling the weight I no longer need to carry.

What struck me most about being back home is how the very experiences that once felt heavy now fuel my service. The losses, the sacrifices, the painful pivots—they’ve all sharpened my empathy, my leadership, and my commitment to building spaces where others can grow.

That’s why With Every Breath - the podcast - is so important. It isn’t just a podcast about my story. It’s a gathering place for anyone who is learning to release guilt, reframe memories, and realign with purpose. It’s about reminding ourselves that we are not alone in this work of healing and becoming.

If you’re feeling the nudge to change, to move forward, to let go—don’t be afraid. Don’t be ashamed. Walk into it wholly and confidently. Trust that everything is unfolding as it should, and that all things are working together for good.

With every breath, there’s a story.

And sometimes, that story begins with the simple act of going home.