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In this moving episode of Behind Beautiful Things, we sit down with Diane, author of Getting Lost on My Way: Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads. Diane opens up about the devastating trauma she experienced as a young girl and how it shaped her path through life—including the dissolution of her first marriage.She shares how, through four solo journeys across the back roads of Ireland, she experienced a profound spiritual awakening and began to reclaim her identity, healing, and sense of purpose.This episode is a powerful exploration of trauma, personal transformation, and the healing power of solo travel and self-discovery.Tune in now to hear Diane’s inspiring story of loss, resilience, and the road to emotional freedom.Please note: This episode contains discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening. Check out Diane’s website: https://www.dianehartmanauthor.com/ Buy her book on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/getting-lost-on-my-way-self-discovery-on-ireland-s-backroads-diane-hartman/fa2abf653b5a796f?ean=9781647429768&next=t&next=tBuy her book on Amazon Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this moving episode of Behind Beautiful Things, we sit down with Diane, author of Getting Lost on My Way: Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads. Diane opens up about the devastating trauma she experienced as a young girl and how it shaped her path through life—including the dissolution of her first marriage.She shares how, through four solo journeys across the back roads of Ireland, she experienced a profound spiritual awakening and began to reclaim her identity, healing, and sense of purpose.This episode is a powerful exploration of trauma, personal transformation, and the healing power of solo travel and self-discovery.Tune in now to hear Diane’s inspiring story of loss, resilience, and the road to emotional freedom.Please note: This episode contains discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening. Check out Diane’s website: https://www.dianehartmanauthor.com/ Buy her book on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/getting-lost-on-my-way-self-discovery-on-ireland-s-backroads-diane-hartman/fa2abf653b5a796f?ean=9781647429768&next=t&next=tBuy her book on Amazon Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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