This week, Emily sits down with Penny Smith, a hospice nurse and social media influencer who’s changing the way we think and talk about death.

Together, Emily and Penny explore why normalizing conversations about dying can lead to deeper understanding, acceptance, and peace for both patients and loved ones. Penny opens up about her own transformative journey, from a difficult past to finding purpose in hospice care, and how it shaped her compassionate approach to end-of-life work. With her viral presence as @hospicenursepenny, she’s bringing raw, honest, and even humorous conversations about death to millions.

Listen as Emily and Penny reflect on acceptance, purpose, and what it truly means to live well, even at the end of life.

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Host

In 2019, Emily Bingham lost her 32-year-old husband, Ian, to cancer. His death shattered her world but also cracked her open to profound truth. Through grief, she discovered who she was, accessed an inner strength she never knew existed, and transmuted her pain into purpose—launching a movement that helped millions of grievers heal and rebuild joyful lives.

But by 2023, even after growing a large community, hosting sold-out retreats, and publishing her first book LOVE & GRIEF, she realized she was living… but not actually alive. After 18 months of deep spiritual searching—including priestess training, somatic and psychedelic healing, and earning certifications as a Certified Dharma + Spiritual Life Coach (Highest Self Institute), Certified Temple Guide (13 Moon Mystery School), and Certified Grief Educator (trained by David Kessler)—she realized: Death was the missing link.

Not just a doorway to grief—but a bridge to radical gratitude, truth, and fierce aliveness.

Now, Emily’s mission is to help others awaken what matters, act now (not later), and alchemize what no longer serves—through the medicine of death.

Guest

Penny Smith, BSN, RN, is a nationally certified hospice and palliative care nurse, social media influencer, and author of Influencing Death, Reframing Dying for Better Living. For 20 years, she has worked in various hospice care settings and roles including inpatient, home hospice case management, education, quality, and regulatory. Penny is a passionate advocate for hospice education with a mission to normalize the end-of-life process and remove the stigma and fear around hospice care, death, and dying. During the pandemic, she turned to social media, using TikTok trends, dark humor, dancing, and storytelling to educate a worldwide audience and has since gained over 2.5 million followers as @hospicenursepenny.

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In this episode, Emily sits down with her mentor, Sarah Jenks, whose near-death experience became a profound initiation into her path as a modern priestess. Through her journey to the edge of life and back, Sarah discovered that death is not an ending, but a sacred teacher, a guide into truth, purpose, and the mystery of the soul.

Together, Emily and Sarah explore the archetypal energy and medicine of death, especially potent at this time of year as the veil thins around Samhain. They discuss how ceremony, one of the core tools of priestessing, can help us decode the language of the soul and remember why we are here.

Emily and Sarah invite you to meet death not with fear, but with reverence, as a mirror reflecting the deepest truth of who you are.

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Host

In 2019, Emily Bingham lost her 32-year-old husband, Ian, to cancer. His death shattered her world but also cracked her open to profound truth. Through grief, she discovered who she was, accessed an inner strength she never knew existed, and transmuted her pain into purpose—launching a movement that helped millions of grievers heal and rebuild joyful lives.

But by 2023, even after growing a large community, hosting sold-out retreats, and publishing her first book LOVE & GRIEF, she realized she was living… but not actually alive.

After 18 months of deep spiritual searching—including priestess training, somatic and psychedelic healing, and earning certifications as a Certified Dharma + Spiritual Life Coach (Highest Self Institute), Certified Temple Guide (13 Moon Mystery School), and Certified Grief Educator (trained by David Kessler)—she realized: Death was the missing link.

Not just a doorway to grief—but a bridge to radical gratitude, truth, and fierce aliveness.

Now, Emily’s mission is to help others awaken what matters, act now (not later), and alchemize what no longer serves—through the medicine of death.

Guest

Sarah Jenks thought she was destined to have an “in the box” life after going to a top college, working in advertising, and then creating a successful emotional eating company. All of that changed when Sarah was introduced to Ceremony. After hearing “you’re not who you think you are” while sitting in Ceremony and feeling the nudge from the Goddess to become a Priestess, she dove headfirst into training and ultimately became an Ordained Priestess.

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If you are ready to embrace death to make the most out of life, join me for NO REGRETS – The Re-Do real death can’t offer: https://iamemilybingham.com/no-regrets

In three days you’ll awaken deathbed clarity on what matters most, take brave action right now, and RISE into your most aligned, radically ALIVE life, without the heartbreak, loss, or final breath.

Or to live-out your most magical, abundant, and radically alive year, jump on the YOLO Experience Waitlist: https://iamemilybingham.com/yolo-waitlist

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

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Facing our mortality can help us focus on what truly matters, live fully in the present, and release the fears that hold us back. This week, Emily explores how confronting death can be a powerful gateway to truly embracing life. She shares a personal, transformative realization from her own journey of self-discovery that has reshaped how she approaches existence and fulfillment.

By recognizing the deep connection between life and death, Emily invites you to reflect on the fleeting nature of your experiences and discover a richer sense of gratitude, purpose, and authenticity.

Host

In 2019, Emily Bingham lost her 32-year-old husband, Ian, to cancer. His death shattered her world but also cracked her open to profound truth. Through grief, she discovered who she was, accessed an inner strength she never knew existed, and transmuted her pain into purpose—launching a movement that helped millions of grievers heal and rebuild joyful lives.

But by 2023, even after growing a large community, hosting sold-out retreats, and publishing her first book LOVE & GRIEF, she realized she was living… but not actually alive.

After 18 months of deep spiritual searching—including priestess training, somatic and psychedelic healing, and earning certifications as a Certified Dharma + Spiritual Life Coach (Highest Self Institute), Certified Temple Guide (13 Moon Mystery School), and Certified Grief Educator (trained by David Kessler)—she realized: Death was the missing link.

Not just a doorway to grief—but a bridge to radical gratitude, truth, and fierce aliveness.

Now, Emily’s mission is to help others awaken what matters, act now (not later), and alchemize what no longer serves—through the medicine of death.

Connect with Emily

If you are ready to embrace death to make the most out of life, join me for NO REGRETS – The Re-Do real death can’t offer: https://iamemilybingham.com/no-regrets

In three days you’ll awaken deathbed clarity on what matters most, take brave action right now, and RISE into your most aligned, radically ALIVE life, without the heartbreak, loss, or final breath.

Or to live-out your most magical, abundant, and radically alive year, jump on the YOLO Experience Waitlist: https://iamemilybingham.com/yolo-waitlist

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

Follow Emily on Instagram or TikTok for daily inspiration.

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In this episode, Emily shares the story of her recent business pivot and career transition, and how it became a powerful threshold moment that reshaped both her work and her spiritual path.

She reflects on her recent trip to Bali, where synchronicities and intuitive whispers became guiding lights on her path of deeper self-discovery. She shares practical ways to navigate transition, whether in career, business, or relationships, with more clarity and ease, making uncertainty feel less overwhelming and more empowering.

Learn about THRESHOLDS - Emily’s new 1:1 Coaching Mentorship for navigating life’s most pivotal moments, without the spiraling in uncertainty, but steady in your knowing and at peace with your path. https://iamemilybingham.com/threshold-coaching

Host

Emily Bingham helps you free yourself from the “shoulds” to discover your authentic self. She is known for guiding clients through tragedy to find their truth, using their grief as a vehicle for growth and transformation! She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and Founder of her coaching business I Am Emily Bingham, LLC where she empowers hundreds of clients through online and in-person coaching sessions, including magical, transformative retreats.

Emily is also deeply connected to her mother archetype – not just as a widowed mom to two kids – but in her creative endeavors. She loves ushering in new ideas and birthing them into life and has done so with the publication of her book Love & Grief, her podcast It’s Just Me, Emily, and her social media content, which inspires millions of viewers to this day.

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If you are ready to heal old wounds, explore the unseen realms, and taste the liberation of what it feels like to just be yourself:

Book a discovery call to apply for Emily’s 1:1 soul purpose mentorship: https://calendly.com/iamemilybingham/coaching-discovery-call.

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

Follow Emily on Instagram or TikTok for daily inspiration.

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In this episode, Emily sits down with street artist Amber Ella, best known for her striking heart-themed mosaics and paste-ups that can be found tucked into city corners and alleyways. But behind the art is a story of deep personal loss—and a journey toward healing.

Amber shares how her creative work began as a way to process grief and ended up becoming something much bigger: a way to connect with others, make meaning from pain, and live more fully. Together, Emily and Amber explore the power of vulnerability, the beauty of being truly seen, and how authenticity in art—and in life—can lead to transformation.

This is a conversation about loss, love, and what it means to live aligned with who you really are.

Learn more about Amber’s retreat Spreadsheet & Magic: https://spreadsheetsandmagic.com/

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

05:04 - The Journey Through Grief and Art

30:16 - Ritualizing Grief: A Path to Healing

35:43 - Kundalini Yoga

51:05 - Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery

Host

Emily Bingham helps you free yourself from the “shoulds” to discover your authentic self. She is known for guiding clients through tragedy to find their truth, using their grief as a vehicle for growth and transformation! She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and Founder of her coaching business I Am Emily Bingham, LLC where she empowers hundreds of clients through online and in-person coaching sessions, including magical, transformative retreats.

Emily is also deeply connected to her mother archetype – not just as a widowed mom to two kids – but in her creative endeavors. She loves ushering in new ideas and birthing them into life and has done so with the publication of her book Love & Grief, her podcast It’s Just Me, Emily, and her social media content, which inspires millions of viewers to this day.

Guest

Amber Ella lives and breathes her brand embodying her message in every way. A visionary artist, leader, and emotional alchemist, she has spent over a decade and a half building a career rooted in creativity, energy, and heart. An embodied wild woman and master of the unseen, Amber Ella is deeply practiced in the spiritual and energetic realms, seamlessly weaving intuition, magic, and raw authenticity into everything she touches.

Through unwavering belief, devotion to love, and the power of her words as spells, Amber Ella has turned her life into a living work of art. She doesn't just talk about manifestation, she embodies it. Her world is a testament to the fact that when a woman chooses to lead with heart, desires without hesitation, and steps fully into her own magic, the universe can't help but conspire in her favor.

Her business is built on love, connection, and radical authenticity, attracting clients ranging from intimate communities to billion-dollar brands. Her secret? She never sacrifices her heart to achieve success. Instead, she proves that leading with love is the most powerful business strategy of all.

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If you are ready to heal old wounds, explore the unseen realms, and taste the liberation of what it feels like to just be yourself:

Book a discovery call to apply for Emily’s 1:1 soul purpose mentorship: https://calendly.com/iamemilybingham/coaching-discovery-call.

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

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What does it really mean to show up when someone’s world falls apart?

In this episode, Emily sits down with Jordan Arogeti, Co-Founder of SupportNow, to talk about rethinking how we care for people in their hardest moments. Born from witnessing others' losses and feeling powerless and confused about how to show up, Jordan’s mission is to move us beyond "thoughts and prayers" to real, practical help—meals, rides, errands, and presence. Jordan shares the deeply personal experiences that led her to reimagine how we care for each other.

Listen as Emily and Jordan talk grief, community, motherhood, and the power of building systems rooted in compassion.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

04:50 - The Birth of SupportNow: A New Approach to Community Care

29:21 - Pain and Perspective in Personal Growth

40:20 - Motherhood and Career

51:58 - The Journey of Decision Making and Self-Discovery

Host

Emily Bingham helps you free yourself from the “shoulds” to discover your authentic self. She is known for guiding clients through tragedy to find their truth, using their grief as a vehicle for growth and transformation! She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and Founder of her coaching business I Am Emily Bingham, LLC where she empowers hundreds of clients through online and in-person coaching sessions, including magical, transformative retreats.

Emily is also deeply connected to her mother archetype – not just as a widowed mom to two kids – but in her creative endeavors. She loves ushering in new ideas and birthing them into life and has done so with the publication of her book Love & Grief, her podcast It’s Just Me, Emily, and her social media content, which inspires millions of viewers to this day.

Guest

Jordan Arogeti—a woman on a mission to make showing up for others simple, seamless, and deeply impactful.

She’s the CEO and co-founder of SupportNow, a free platform that helps people give support—money, meals, or time—with clarity and care. Whether someone’s facing illness, loss, or a life shift, SupportNow makes it easy to take action in a meaningful way.

Before launching her company, Jordan was a top enterprise strategist at Salesloft, where she helped grow the company from $1M to $200M in revenue. She's also a fierce advocate for women in tech, helping shape policies that support working moms, and continues to invest in and advise startups across the country.

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Jordan lives in Atlanta with her husband and three kids—and recently took the TEDx stage to share her powerful message about what it really means to show up for the people we love.

Learn more: https://www.supportnow.org/

Connect with Emily

If you are ready to heal old wounds, explore the unseen realms, and taste the liberation of what it feels like to just be yourself:

Book a discovery call to apply for Emily’s 1:1 soul purpose mentorship: https://calendly.com/iamemilybingham/coaching-discovery-call.

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

Follow Emily on Instagram or TikTok for daily inspiration.

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This week, join Emily and Jacki Carr—an inspiring coach, writer, artist, mom and guide— as they explore how grief can unexpectedly become a doorway to uncovering our truest selves.

Emily shares her intimate story alongside Jacki, who helped Emily find her purpose and launch her business moveTHRU after husband’s passing. Together, they reflect not only on the grief that comes with literal loss, but also on the quieter, metaphorical deaths—the endings that reshape us, like leaving behind a home, a version of ourselves, or an identity that no longer fits. They explore how anchoring ourselves in core values becomes essential, especially when the ground beneath us is shifting in ways both seen and unseen.

Listen as Emily and Jacki honor the power of community and genuine connection as lifelines that sustain us through the raw and beautiful mess of being human.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

05:01 - Exploring Core Values and Personal Evolution

16:10 - Evolving Connections with Nature and Self

30:27 - Cultivating Inner Change: The Journey to Fluidity

56:29 - Exploring the Concept of Purpose

01:09:53 - The Journey of Care and Connection

Host

Emily Bingham helps you free yourself from the “shoulds” to discover your authentic self. She is known for guiding clients through tragedy to find their truth, using their grief as a vehicle for growth and transformation! She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and Founder of her coaching business I Am Emily Bingham, LLC where she empowers hundreds of clients through online and in-person coaching sessions, including magical, transformative retreats.

Emily is also deeply connected to her mother archetype – not just as a widowed mom to two kids – but in her creative endeavors. She loves ushering in new ideas and birthing them into life and has done so with the publication of her book Love & Grief, her podcast It’s Just Me, Emily, and her social media content, which inspires millions of viewers to this day.

Guest

Jacki Carr is a coach, writer, speaker, poet, and mother. She works with women on unravelling belief systems so that they can tap into their creativity and write their stories. Jacki resides in Southern Maine with her husband, three daughters, and dog, Moose.

Check out Jacki's brand new e-book WITHIN YOUR DREAMS: A Vision Experience - and get 50% off using the code JUSTME https://jackicarr.com/ebook-within-your-dreams

Connect with Emily

If you are ready to heal old wounds, explore the unseen realms, and taste the liberation of what it feels like to just be yourself:

Book a discovery call to apply for Emily’s 1:1 soul purpose mentorship: https://calendly.com/iamemilybingham/coaching-discovery-call.

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

Follow Emily on Instagram or TikTok for daily inspiration.

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Today’s episode features the inspiring journey of Chloé Besson, a self-taught fine line tattoo artist and founder of Made Tattoo in Denver, Colorado. Chloé shares how she transitioned from traditional art to tattooing—and eventually into teaching—guided by a deepening spiritual practice.

Emily and Chloé explore how her connection to the divine has shaped not only her artistry but her sense of purpose, leading her to create Ripple Effect Retreats, a space for somatic healing and spiritual growth. Chloé also opens up about her path to sobriety, the lessons learned through self-discovery, and how embracing authenticity has expanded her impact.

This week is an invitation to stay open, curious, and reflective on your healing journey.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

04:56 - Chloé's Journey to Tattooing: A Sacred Calling

17:40 - Exploring Spiritual Growth and Personal Development

27:52 - The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

54:42 - Exploring Sobriety and Truths in Spirituality

Host

Emily Bingham helps you free yourself from the “shoulds” to discover your authentic self. She is known for guiding clients through tragedy to find their truth, using their grief as a vehicle for growth and transformation! She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and Founder of her coaching business I Am Emily Bingham, LLC where she empowers hundreds of clients through online and in-person coaching sessions, including magical, transformative retreats.

Emily is also deeply connected to her mother archetype – not just as a widowed mom to two kids – but in her creative endeavors. She loves ushering in new ideas and birthing them into life and has done so with the publication of her book Love & Grief, her podcast It’s Just Me, Emily, and her social media content, which inspires millions of viewers to this day.

Guest

Chloé Besson is a Denver-based tattoo artist, founder of MADÉ Tattoo & Mercantile, and co-creator of The Ripple Effect Retreat—a space for deep healing through spirituality, somatics, subconscious reprogramming, sensuality, and sisterhood. With a background in fine art and a degree in printmaking and photography, Chloé brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to her fine-line tattoo work. She began tattooing in 2019 after teaching herself the craft, driven by a desire to bridge fine art with body art while prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and client care. Her practice is rooted in mindfulness and designed to make every client feel seen, held, and celebrated. Chloé’s work and her retreat offerings are extensions of her deeper mission: to help others reconnect to their bodies, their stories, and their truth.

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If you are ready to heal old wounds, explore the unseen realms, and taste the liberation of what it feels like to just be yourself:

Book a discovery call to apply for Emily’s 1:1 soul purpose mentorship: https://calendly.com/iamemilybingham/coaching-discovery-call.

Explore Emily’s books + courses: www.iamemilybingham.com.

Follow Emily on Instagram or TikTok for daily inspiration.

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