Episode 6 - Raw and Radiant: Getting Sober and Finding Purpose After Losing a Father

In this deeply moving episode, artist, writer, and storyteller Jessie Hansen shares the story of how losing her father became the catalyst for profound personal transformation. What began as anticipatory grief after her father's cancer diagnosis turned into sudden loss after a fatal car accident. Rather than numbing herself with alcohol, Jessie chose sobriety—and in that choice, everything changed.

Jessie opens up about how she turned to meditation, painting, and writing as ways to process pain and reconnect with herself. In the rawness of her grief, she uncovered a radiant inner truth: her voice, her purpose, and her deep connection to her soul. Jessie's story is one of courage, clarity, and becoming—and it’s a powerful reminder that when we give grief grace, it can give us back ourselves.

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Discover more about Jessie and her soulful offerings at JessieHansen.com. Through her Authentic Soul Collective membership, members receive daily intuitive guidance from Spirit that brings clarity, comfort, and support on their healing journeys. She also offers a women’s empowerment clothing line designed to inspire strength and celebrate each woman’s unique path. Co-host of the podcast, Journey to your Dreams, Jessie shares her journey back to her authentic self and interviews others on their own paths to healing, resilience, and growth. You can find a copy of her book Love, Me on Amazon or available for download on her podcast website. 

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Special thanks to:

Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music

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