Episode 34: Divorce, Direction & Dirt Trails: Reclaiming Purpose with Allen from Crooked Trail Coaching

In this episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, I’m joined by Allen, a divorce coach, educator, and outdoor adventurer who believes healing doesn’t always happen in therapy — sometimes, it happens on the trail, one heavy step at a time.

Allen shares his powerful grief journey through divorce, lost identity, and self-betrayal — and how he slowly began to reclaim his purpose and aliveness by getting honest with himself and returning to the wilderness he once gave up. Through the creation of Crooked Trail Coaching, Allen now helps others rediscover who they are through movement, nature, and mindset.

We explore:

• The grief that comes from giving up your dreams (and how to reclaim them)

• Why feeling "stuck" is often a signal, not a failure

• The moment that cracked Allen’s life wide open

• How healing can be loud, messy, and deeply human

“You don’t have to stay stuck. You just have to start moving.”

Whether you’re navigating a breakup, life transition, or just trying to find your way back to yourself — this episode is for you.

 

Guest Notes: Visit www.crookedtrailcoaching.com/journey  I will have free resources and discounted prices for any of my assessments if they choose to take one.