What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan — when the roadblocks, losses, and grief feel like they’ve stopped you in your tracks?
In this episode of Badass Softie, Dr. J.J. Peterson opens up about the year he lost his father and became a dad in the same weekend. Through stories of heartbreak and unexpected joy, J.J. reveals how to keep moving forward when grief and growth show up at the same time.
This episode isn’t prescriptive — it’s honest, human, and grounded in what it really means to lead through hard seasons without losing yourself. You’ll learn how to create small victories, stay connected to your community, and lead with compassion even when life feels uncertain.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
-How to keep moving when hardship hits at the most inconvenient time
-Why creating small victories helps you stay grounded in chaos
-The power of being fearlessly courageous with your community
-How vulnerability builds strength, not weakness
-Why compassion is the key to healing and forward movement
-A simple monthly reflection practice to help you mark the moment and move
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When you stop waiting for life to get easier and start leading through both the heartbreak and the hope, you’ll discover what it truly means to lead with strength and softness — the heart of a Badass Softie.
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