What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan

What's Your Story, Julie Wright Halbert? Rising from loss with purpose, presence, and power

Episode Summary

In this emotional and uplifting episode, we sit down with Julie Wright Halbert, founder of Rising Phoenix Coaching, as she shares the journey that transformed her life. From a sudden, life-altering loss to deep healing and coaching others through grief, Julie opens up about the moments that reshaped her soul and redirected her purpose. A former education attorney turned spiritual guide, Julie blends wisdom, intuition, and fierce compassion in a conversation that will move you, ground you, and inspire you to ask yourself: what’s your intention?

Episode Notes

In this emotional and uplifting episode, we sit down with Julie Wright Halbert, founder of Rising Phoenix Coaching, as she shares the journey that transformed her life. From a sudden, life-altering loss to deep healing and coaching others through grief, Julie opens up about the moments that reshaped her soul and redirected her purpose. A former education attorney turned spiritual guide, Julie blends wisdom, intuition, and fierce compassion in a conversation that will move you, ground you, and inspire you to ask yourself: what’s your intention?

Key topics discussed:

• Love and loss
  Julie shares the powerful story of losing her husband to a rare and aggressive cancer just three weeks after his diagnosis. She discusses the shock, trauma, and grief that followed and how those moments sparked a spiritual awakening and led to her next chapter.
   
• Intention as transformation
  How meditation, intention circles, and spiritual practice helped Julie transition from legal advocacy into intuitive coaching. Her practice now centers on helping others especially women navigating grief find soul alignment and healing.
   
• From law to light
  Julie spent nearly 30 years advocating for urban school districts, shaping laws, and testifying before Congress. She now brings that same tenacity and vision into her coaching work and upcoming book, Divine Ashes Ascending: The Journey of Dying and Living with Grace.
   
• The signs we carry
  Julie recounts her connection with the number 333, how her late husband communicated through symbols, and the spiritual experiences that continue to guide her and her sons.
   
• Rising Phoenix Coaching
  Julie explains her approach to coaching, creating sacred spaces, and helping clients move from trauma to clarity. Through breathwork, retreats, and guided exercises, she helps others rediscover purpose and presence.

Memorable quotes:

“You can’t touch grief until the trauma wears off. There’s just too much pain.” – Julie Wright Halbert
“When you’re aligned with your soul’s purpose, everything starts to come together.” – Julie Wright Halbert
“We don’t talk about death enough and yet, there’s so much beauty in preparing for it with love.” – Julie Wright Halbert

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Connect with Julie Wright Halbert:
Website: https://risingphoenix.life
Book coming soon: Divine Ashes Ascending: The Journey of Dying and Living with Grace

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