Writer Caroline Donofrio returns to Here For Me to discuss the significant life events she experienced over the last year and what she’s learned about grief and burnout. She shares how she faced a decision to quit, pivot, or pause in her work and how it led to self-discovery and growth. She also shares insights on personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of quieting the noise to hear your inner voice, setting boundaries, and how saying no creates space for aligned, meaningful opportunities.

Lily Sais, a former school psychologist and founder of Peace From Within, shares her personal experiences with anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, detailing how her struggles led her to discover a simpler, more compassionate way to understand her feelings. Through the lens of the three principles—mind, thought, and consciousness—she learned to recognize her innate wisdom, the transient nature of thoughts, and that anxiety did not have to define her. Lily also emphasizes that the only thing wrong with us is the belief that there is something wrong with us.

Author, podcast host, and consultant Cavanaugh James shares his journey from a childhood steeped in evangelical Christianity to a more authentic expression of self, particularly regarding his faith and sexuality. Cavanaugh reflects on pivotal moments that led him to embrace his true identity, including a transformative conversation with the Lord that encouraged him to live authentically without abandoning his faith. He also shares more about his book, Read the Room, which offers tools for building relational equity and developing meaningful connections in life and business.