The Butterfly of Why

About The Butterfly of Why

When life changes course unexpectedly, we often don't have the luxury to understand why it happened. Through stories and conversations, we can explore why we take those first steps that lead to growth, resilience, and perspective. Join me, Jamie Weddle, as we explore The Butterfly of Why. Thanks!

Publisher

Jamie Weddle

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   41. Beyond Survival: Where Beauty Lives w/ Stephanie Acker

   When we think about helping people who have been forced to leave their homes, we often focus on what they need to survive. But what about the things that help them feel human? The beauty, connection, and sense of belonging that make a place feel like home? Stephanie Acker is the founder and executive director of Everyplace, a nonprofit transforming refugee camps, settlements, and reception centers into places of beauty, dignity, and belonging through art, design, and placemaking. In this epis...

2. 

   19 Aug 2026

   40. Why Is It So Hard to Set Boundaries? w/ Molly Halbrooks

   Why is it so hard to set boundaries? Sometimes we stay quiet for too long, let resentment build, and then react when we’ve reached our limit, convincing ourselves we’re simply setting a boundary. In this episode, we sit down with Molly Halbrooks, LMFT, founder of Restore Counseling & Therapy, to explore how anxiety, trauma, and our nervous system influence the way we use our voice, and how we can learn to set boundaries from a place of clarity rather than reaction.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   39. A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting w/ Danielle Frank

   Is there a perfect wine pairing for parenting? Maybe it’s patience, a splash of grace, and a healthy sense of humor. In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Frank, author of Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting, to talk about the realities of parenthood, the pressure to get it right, and finding the comedy of errors in everyday life...and maybe also a glass of wine in the beautiful chaos of raising kids.

Who has been a guest on The Butterfly of Why

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• Dr Shree Walker
• Elena Patrice
• Catherine Duncan
• Marianna Pammer
• Chris Hill

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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