In this episode of Passion, Purpose and Paychecks, I’m opening my heart to talk about something deeply personal—grief, and how it can quietly start to shape our identity after a loss.

I know what it feels like to carry deep sorrow while still trying to show up for work, for family, for life. But grief, as heavy as it is, doesn’t have to define who we are. In this conversation, I share what I’ve learned about honoring the people we’ve lost—without losing ourselves in the process.

We’ll talk about how to give grief space without giving it the steering wheel, how to gently reconnect with the parts of ourselves that feel far away, and why joy isn’t betrayal—it’s actually part of healing.

If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “Will I ever feel like me again?”—this episode is for you.

What If It Works Out?

New Episode Alert: Dreams Don’t Expire – Reclaiming Your Voice in the Classroom

Welcome to Passion, Purpose, and Paychecks—I’m your host, Crystal Senter-Brown, and today’s episode is for every dreamer who thought it was too late.

Whether you’re 25 or 65, the classroom has space for you. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And your dreams? They’re still alive.

This episode is a love letter to adult learners and career changers who are navigating classrooms with courage, curiosity, and maybe a little self-doubt. I’m here to remind you:

💬 Your experience is expertise.

🗣️ Your voice is powerful—even if it shakes.

🌱 Your presence in that classroom? It’s planting seeds for someone else’s growth too.

So take a breath, grab your notebook, and press play.

It’s your time. You’re not done yet.

🎧 Listen now and tag someone who needs this reminder:

👉 Dreams don’t die—they wait.

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