Grief is never simple—especially when it’s tied to complicated relationships, trauma, and unanswered questions. In this deeply moving episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Paula Di Marco, a writer, visual artist, and mental health advocate who turned to art and storytelling after the devastating loss of her partner, Alex, to suicide in 2021.

Paula opens up about navigating love and loss when mental illness is involved, the power of creative expression in healing, and how she has learned to hold both pain and beauty in the same breath. She shares the raw reality of grieving someone who also caused harm, the complex emotions that arise, and how she ultimately found resilience, purpose, and a new voice through writing and art.

If you or someone you love has experienced grief, trauma, or loss, this conversation is an invitation to hold space for your healing, your pain, and your growth.

🚀 Connect with Paula Di Marco: 🌐 Website: www.pauladimarco.art 📖 Blog: Between Beauty and Pain on Substack 📷 Instagram: @pauladimarco.art

🎙 Connect with me, Tiff Carson: 🌐 Website: www.hardbeautifuljourney.com 📷 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson | @hardbeautifuljourney 📩 Email: hello@tiffcarson.com

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, mental health, and trauma. If you are in a vulnerable place, please check in with yourself before listening. If you need support, reach out to someone you trust or a professional resource.

What if a near-death experience completely changed the way you live your life?

In this powerful episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Ash Perrow—coach, musician, and transformational guide—who shares how a surfing accident led to a life-altering experience that shifted his entire perspective. From overcoming PTSD and depression to stepping into his heart-centered purpose, Ash shares his incredible story of resilience, healing, and personal transformation.

We dive into:

🔹 His near-death experience and the profound lessons it taught him 🔹 Learning to trust your inner guidance and break free from limiting beliefs 🔹 The power of music and creativity as healing tools 🔹 How to move beyond your inner critic and live a fulfilling life 🔹 The ripple effect of choosing to live from the heart

If you're searching for meaning, purpose, or simply inspiration to take the next step in your own healing journey, this episode is for you.

Connect with Ash Perrow: 🌎 Website: https://ashperrow.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashperrow 🎙 Podcast: Beyond Turning Points

Connect with Tiff Carson: 🌎 Website: https://www.hardbeautifuljourney.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson 🎙 Podcast: Hard Beautiful Journey

If this episode resonates with you, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it. Your support helps spread hope, healing, and transformation to even more listeners.

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Welcome to Hard Beautiful Journey, where we embrace the power of vulnerability and healing. In this episode, I sit down with Foster Wilson, a filmmaker, poet, and birth worker whose journey through grief, loss, and motherhood has shaped her powerful storytelling.

Foster opens up about navigating profound loss, finding healing through creativity, and using her voice to empower others. We explore the deep connections between art, grief, and identity shifts, and how sharing our stories can create transformation—not just for ourselves, but for those around us.

Whether you’ve faced grief, are searching for healing, or simply want to feel inspired by someone using their talents to turn pain into purpose, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Tune in now for an inspiring discussion on resilience and the journey of self-discovery.

🔗 Connect with Foster Wilson: 🌎 Website: www.fosterwilson.com 📸 Instagram: @thefosterwilson

🔗 Connect with Me (Tiff Carson): 🌎 Website: www.hardbeautifuljourney.com 📸 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson 🎙️ Podcast Instagram: @hardbeautifuljourney

If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. 💛

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Welcome to Hard Beautiful Journey, a podcast where we dive deep into healing, personal growth, and the power of vulnerability. Hosted by Tiff Carson, this show brings you raw, real, and inspiring conversations about overcoming adversity, finding resilience, and embracing the hard and beautiful parts of life.

In this episode, I sit down with Blake Lefkoe, a transformational coach who specializes in helping people eliminate limiting beliefs using The Lefkoe Method. Blake's journey is one of rebellion, healing, and ultimately finding her purpose in helping others break free from patterns that keep them stuck.

We cover everything from her personal transformation, the impact of subconscious beliefs, the role of plant medicine in healing, and even a live session where she helps me uncover and eliminate a deeply ingrained belief.

Connect with Blake Lefkoe: 🌎 Website: www.blakelefkoe.com 📧 Book a free consultation: Click here!

Connect with Tiff Carson: 🌎 Website: www.hardbeautifuljourney.com 📸 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson 🎙 Podcast Instagram: @hardbeautifuljourney 📧 Contact: hello@tiffcarson.com

If you love what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Your journey isn’t over yet! 💛

In this heartfelt episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Angela Clement, grief coach, healer, and author of Awakening Through Grief. Angela’s story is one of profound loss and transformation, as she shares how the devastating loss of her husband became a catalyst for her life’s purpose: helping others heal.

Together, we explore: ✨ How Angela found hope and healing after loss ✨ The role of gratitude and spirituality in her grief journey ✨ Building compassionate communities for support ✨ Tools and insights for navigating grief, whether you’re spiritual or not

Angela’s journey aligns beautifully with the pillars of the Healing Heart Journey framework, particularly finding your tribe, using your voice, and nurturing your soul. Her vulnerability and wisdom will inspire you to see the light in your own hard, beautiful journey.

Connect with Angela Clement:

• Website: healingenergy.world
• Instagram: @aclementvm

Connect with Me, Tiff Carson:

• Website: iamtiffcarson.com
• Instagram: @iamtiffcarson
• Podcast Instagram: @hardbeautifuljourney
• Join my private Facebook group: Hard Beautiful Journey

Tune in now for this transformative conversation, and don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share this episode with someone who might need this message of hope.

In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, I’m diving into the first pillar of the Healing Heart Journey Framework: Honor Your Body. This is a tough one friends—because while we all know we should take care of ourselves, actually doing it is another story. From the struggles of guilt and self-sabotage to the fear of being seen after years of rejection, I’m sharing my personal journey through #ProjectTiff and the actionable steps I’m taking to show up for my health and well-being.

If you’ve ever felt like prioritizing yourself is selfish or impossible, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about why honoring your body matters and how small, consistent steps can lead to big, beautiful changes. You’ve got this!

Connect with Tiff Carson:

• Website: https://www.tiffcarson.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/
• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardbeautifuljourney/

In this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I talk with artist and author Maggie Parr to explore the transformative power of creativity in overcoming self-harm and emotional trauma. Maggie shares insights from her book, A Creator’s Guide to Stopping Self-Harm, and reveals how art can unlock healing, regulate emotions, and provide a meaningful outlet for self-expression.

This inspiring conversation dives into practical tools for healing, the connection between creativity and emotional well-being, and Maggie’s deeply personal journey of turning pain into purpose. If you or someone you love is navigating mental health challenges, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and actionable steps for finding light in the darkness.

Connect with Maggie Parr:

• Website: https://www.maggieparr.com/
• Website: https://www.stoppingselfharm.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggieparrart/

Connect with Tiff Carson:

• Website: https://www.tiffcarson.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/
• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardbeautifuljourney/

In this powerful episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with my cousin Archie to share his story of resilience, vulnerability, and healing. Archie opens up about his early experiences with childhood trauma, his long battle with addiction, and the near-death experiences that became pivotal moments in his journey.

Now in a year-long recovery program, Archie reflects on the lessons he’s learned and his mission to help others—especially young people—avoid the same struggles. We dive into topics like:

✨ How sharing your story can break the chains of shame. ✨ The role of spiritual practices in rediscovering hope and purpose. ✨ The importance of finding a supportive community for lasting recovery.

Archie’s story is raw, real, and a testament to the power of courage and connection. Whether you or someone you love is navigating addiction or simply looking for inspiration to overcome life’s challenges, this episode will leave you with hope and a renewed sense of possibility.

💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! What part of Archie’s story resonated most with you?

✨ Connect with Tiff Carson: 🌟 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson

🌟 Podcast Instagram: @hardbeautifuljourney 🌟 Website: www.tiffcarson.com

🌟 Podcast Website: www.hardbeautifuljourney.com