NEW SERIES: ”Fly on the Wall” – Episode 1: When Friends Become FRAMILY

Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone

Welcome to my new series within Hot Takes on Healing: "Fly On a Wall", where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends.

These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, *no edits*, NO-BS chats where nothing is off-limits. We’re talking about the stuff that hits you right in the gut, the kind of truths that stick with you, and the kind of honesty that’ll make you feel like you’re sitting right there with us.

In this very first episode of the Fly On a Wall series, I’m joined by my bestie Sarah where we talk about grief, love, family, and the messy, beautiful journey of finding connection and healing in unexpected places.

Sarah opens up about her journey and how stepping into Sacred Circle (aka: 'circle') profoundly changed her life; when she first walked in, she was skeptical, closed off, and, in her own words, an atheist who thought we were all a little nuts. (Spoiler: she doesn’t think that anymore! LOL.) We explore how the women in circle have truly become closer to us than our own 'blood'.

Speaking of "family", we both share some deeply personal stories about our relationships with our blood relatives—we've come accept that unfortunately, we can't change people who aren't ready. In my case, I chose my family—and Sarah is one of those people. It's a reminder that family doesn’t always mean those you’re born into; sometimes, it’s the people you find along the way who become the most meaningful part of your journey.

As we wrap up this deeply personal conversation, I invite you to reflect on the power of community and the healing that comes from sharing our stories in sacred spaces. Whether you’re part of Sacred Circle or you’re looking for that kind of connection, remember that there’s always room for growth, love, and understanding when we open ourselves to what’s possible.

If this episode resonated with you, we’d love for you to join us in the Soundboard community, where these kinds of raw, honest conversations happen regularly. Together, we can continue to build spaces that support and nurture our journeys.

And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it and let us know your thoughts.

Let’s continue talking about the things that matter TOGETHER. And who knows—you might just feel like a fly on the wall in the best way possible.