Hard Beautiful Journey

Awakening Your Soul: Healing, Intuition & The Akashic Records with Aaron French

What if everything you've been searching for—healing, clarity, and purpose—was already within you? In this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Aaron French, a psychic medium, Akashic records reader, and spiritual mentor, to explore the power of intuition, soul awakening, and deep transformation.
Aaron shares his incredible journey from being a scientist and executive to embracing his true calling—helping people heal generational wounds, unlock spiritual gifts, and reconnect with their soul’s purpose.
We dive into:
✨ How childhood trauma shaped Aaron’s path to healing✨ The moment he realized he was receiving messages from guides and ancestors✨ The Akashic Records—what they are and how they can help you✨ The “witch wound” and why so many people feel blocked from their spiritual gifts✨ How to hear, trust, and act on the guidance you receive
This episode is full of aha moments, deep healing insights, and practical ways to tap into your intuition.
📲 Connect with Aaron French:🌎 Website: Natural Heart Alchemy📷 Instagram: @naturalheartalchemy
📩 Connect with me (Tiff Carson):🌎 Website: tiffcarson.com📷 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson
🎧 Listen now and open your heart to the messages waiting for you.

Grief, Art, and Healing: Paula Di Marco on Finding Beauty Through Loss

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.

Beyond the Near-Death Experience: Ash Perrow on Overcoming Trauma, Finding Purpose, and Living from the Heart

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.
#HardBeautifulJourney #AshPerrow #Healing #NearDeathExperience #OvercomingTrauma #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #LiveFromTheHeart

From Loss to Light: Foster Wilson Shares How Grief and Spirituality Transformed Her Life and Creativity

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. 💛
#HealingThroughArt #GriefToGrowth #Podcast #MentalHealthAwareness #MotherhoodJourney #UseYourVoice

Breaking Limiting Beliefs: A Powerful Approach to Deep Personal Change with Blake Lefkoe

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! 💛

Awaken Your Soul’s Journey: Finding Healing Through Grief with Angela Clement

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.

Honor Your Body: The Foundation of #ProjectTiff

Welcome back to Hard Beautiful Journey! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the first pillar of my Healing Heart Journey Framework—Honor Your Body.
Let’s be real: healing is never a straight line, and taking care of our bodies often feels like the hardest part. Some days, I feel like I’ve got it together, and other days… well, chips and Netflix win. But this journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence.
Today, I’m sharing the highs, the struggles, and the very real fears that come with prioritizing our health. I’ll also introduce you to Hashtag Project Tiff—a commitment to treating my own well-being with the same care and dedication I give to everything else in my life.
We’ll talk about:✨ Why listening to your body is the first step to healing✨ The guilt and resistance that come with self-care (and how to push through it)✨ Practical, doable steps to start honoring your body today—no overwhelm, just small, sustainable changes✨ How fear of being seen can hold us back, and what we can do about it
If you’ve ever struggled with putting yourself last, feeling guilty about rest, or doubting your progress, this episode is for you. Let’s take this step together—because you are worth it.
📩 Connect with Tiff:🔗 Website: www.tiffcarson.com📩 Email: hello@tiffcarson.com📲 Instagram: @iamtiffcarson | @hardbeautifuljourney🎙 Podcast Community: Hard Beautiful Journey Facebook Group
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend—your support means the world! Let’s keep walking this journey together. 💛✨
#HardBeautifulJourney #HealingHeartJourney #HonorYourBody #SelfCare #Healing #ProjectTiff

Healing Through Art: Maggie Parr's Journey to Overcoming Self-Harm

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/

From Darkness to Light: Archie’s Journey of Trauma, Addiction, and Hope

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

Build Your Brave: Finding Courage, Connection, and Healing with Susie Helland

In this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I’m joined by the incredible Susie Helland—entrepreneur, boutique owner, and the inspiring force behind the Build Your Brave retreats.
Susie shares her journey of becoming a widow at a young age and how that profound loss reshaped her path. Together, we dive into her mission to empower women to love their stories, embrace vulnerability, and connect with others in meaningful ways.
Get ready to be inspired as Susie talks about the transformative magic of her retreats and why they’re a must-attend experience for women seeking courage, connection, and growth. Don’t miss this chance to hear how she’s building a community of brave, beautiful souls—one retreat at a time.
💬 Want to learn more about Susie? Follow her on Instagram at @Susie.Helland or visit her website at www.susiehelland.com.
🎧 Stay connected with me! Find me on Instagram at @iamtiffcarson or visit my website at www.tiffcarson.com and www.hardbeautifuljourney.com.