The Butterfly of Why

Jamie Weddle
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When life changes course unexpectedly, we often don't have the luxury to understand why it happened. Through stories and conversations, we can explore why we take those first steps that lead to growth, resilience, and perspective. Join me, Jamie Weddle, as we explore The Butterfly of Why. Thanks! 

  1. 6D AGO

    22. Everyday Awakening w/ Catherine Duncan

    What happens when you’ve faced death—and come back with a deeper understanding of how to live? Catherine Duncan, integrative spiritual consultant, hospice chaplain, and author of Everyday Awakening, sits down with us to share her perspective. Drawing from over twenty years of walking alongside people at the end of life, as well as her own near-death experience and childhood cancer journey, Catherine offers a grounded approach to healing, presence, and meaning. Together, we explore grief, slowing down, and how listening inward can transform the way we live—especially during moments of loss or transition. A reminder that awakening isn’t a destination, but something available to us every day.

    58 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    21. Embracing Uncertainty and the Courage to Begin Again w/ Marianna Pammer

    How do you know when a dream is worth trusting, even when there’s no proof it will work? In this episode, Marianna Pammer shares how learning to trust her inner compass reshaped her career, her sense of purpose, and the way she shows up as a mother. We explore what it looks like to believe in a dream before there’s certainty, how ignoring that inner pull comes at a cost, and the courage required to choose alignment over security. Marianna opens up about growing up as a first-generation American, the role resilience has played in her journey, and how the birth of her daughter clarified the legacy she wants to leave behind. This conversation dives into career pivots, self-trust, and what it really takes to listen to the call, especially when the path forward isn’t obvious.

    46 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    20. The Journey That Gives Back w/ Chris Hill

    What if travel could bring families closer and leave the world better than they found it? In this episode of The Butterfly of Why, Chris Hill shares the vision behind Hands Up Holidays, a luxury travel experience that blends cultural immersion with meaningful service. By inviting families to volunteer together in communities around the world, Chris redefines luxury as connection, gratitude, and purpose. We explore how shared service deepens personal growth, strengthens family bonds, and challenges the idea that fulfillment comes from accumulation rather than contribution. This conversation is a reminder that the most impactful journeys aren’t measured by where we go—but by who we become along the way.

    34 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    19. Butterflies + Halos w/ Angie Hanson

    In this episode, we sit down with Angie Hanson, founder of Butterflies + Halos, a grief stationery brand born from unimaginable loss and a journey of meaningful transformation. Angie is also a grief educator and author of Chapters of a Resilient Heart, sharing her story of love, heartbreak, and resilience. Through her experiences, Angie offers hope and healing for anyone navigating life’s most tender spaces, showing how even in the deepest pain, we can emerge transformed — like a butterfly breaking free from its chrysalis.

    57 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    18. Rewriting Motherhood: Screw the Fairy Tale w/ Cheri Bergeron

    Cheri Bergeron’s path to motherhood wasn’t a fairytale—it was a fight, a reckoning, and ultimately a rising. From infertility and loss to a landmark legal battle over donor conception, her journey sparked a mission to help women choose motherhood on their own terms. In this conversation, Cheri shares the courage, clarity, and quiet truths she gathered along the way. If you’re redefining what family can look like, or longing for permission to follow your own path—this episode is a must-listen! It’s an invitation to screw the fairytale and become a mother on your own terms.

    41 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    17. Dare to Dream w/ Scott Tavlin

    When grief cracked Scott Tavlin’s world open, it didn’t break him—it revealed the path he was meant to walk. In this powerful episode, Scott shares how he went from becoming a successful young radio host, with life seemingly ready to take off, to facing a tragedy that reshaped everything. What emerged was a mission that truly ignites him: helping people through his impactful series initiative, Dare to Dream. Through stories of loss, courage, and unexpected beginnings, Scott shares his philosophy of how every meaningful shift begins with a single spark—and how the right mindset can turn fear into fuel. If you’re longing for clarity, courage, or a reminder that purpose can rise from the hardest seasons, this conversation is for you.

    40 min

  7. 11/03/2025

    16. The People You Meet w/ Melissa Rodway

    In this episode, travel writer and podcast host Melissa Rodway joins me to talk about what happens when we step away from comfort and routine to follow a deeper rhythm. We explore her journey through The People You Meet, the lessons found in discomfort, uncertainty, and surrender — and how travel can reshape the way we see ourselves, time, and what truly matters.

    57 min

  8. 09/04/2025

    15. Travel Not to Escape w/ Geleen Antonio

    Ever chased the horizon thinking freedom waited just beyond the runway, only to find the same weight tucked inside your suitcase? Escapism whispers promises of paradise, but true transformation isn’t found in distance—it’s rooted in presence. In this episode, we journey with Geleen Antonio, founder of Travel Not to Escape, the ultimate haven for mindful travelers seeking more than stamps in a passport. Through her vision, travel becomes more than an exit door—it becomes an open window to healing, growth, and genuine human connection. If you’ve ever wondered how to stop running from life and start arriving fully within it, this conversation is your compass.

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When life changes course unexpectedly, we often don't have the luxury to understand why it happened. Through stories and conversations, we can explore why we take those first steps that lead to growth, resilience, and perspective. Join me, Jamie Weddle, as we explore The Butterfly of Why. Thanks! 

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  • Creator
    Jamie Weddle
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Butterfly of Why
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