Dr. Martha Jo Atkins, professional counselor, author, and speaker, guides individuals and families through end of life journeys. With three decades of experience, and a passion for storytelling through photography and film, Dr. Atkins fosters a space where fear lessens and courage and understanding bloom, allowing us to embrace the sacredness of dying and what it means to be alive.

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Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She hosts Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and is the founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As a story coach and book writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys, from inklings to beautiful works.

Learn about our upcoming Courageous Wordsmith Writing Revival, a 4-day retreat in Prior Lake, Minnesota, October 3–6, 2024