Wearing Pants Again
Wearing Pants Again
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"Wearing Pants Again" is a podcast about creative identity, courage, and the imperfect process of reconnecting—with yourself, your work, and the world. Through honest conversations and personal reflection, host Lauren Siegal explores what it means to find your footing and move forward, even when things feel uncertain.
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The podcast centers on creative identity, courage, and the imperfect process of reconnection, featuring episodes that explore topics such as the transformative power of mentorship in music, the philosophy behind documentary photography, and the challenges of pursuing passion in the arts. For example, one episode discusses the role of structured activities in building community, while another examines how to create meaningful work through artistic authenticity.
“Wearing Pants Again” is a podcast that explores the journeys of artists and storytellers, uncovering the lessons, challenges, and experiences behind their craft. Through honest conversations and personal reflection, host Lauren Siegal examines what it really takes to create, grow, and keep showing up.
Grief doesn’t have to end a story—it can give it new direction.
In this episode, I sit down with my aunt, author and Life Skills Ambassador Jill Siegal Chalsty, whose new memoir Packets of Hope: A Journey of Healing and Rediscovery follows her journey aboard the Queen Anne on its maiden world voyage. What began as a search for healing after loss became a mission to share life skills education with teachers and students around the world.
From the spiritual resilience of Tonga to the harsh beauty of Namibia, Jill’s “Packets of Hope” carried tools for communication, goal setting, and conflict resolution—life skills she believes are essential for students, and for nurturing safer, more compassionate communities. Along the way came wrong turns, quiet acts of kindness, and unexpected breakthroughs.
Jill opens up about the moments that shaped her journey, and how journaling became a lifeline. Her story is a testament to the power of purpose born from struggle, and a reminder that small, persistent acts of hope can ripple farther than we ever imagine.
Download your free copy of Packets of Hope: https://www.packetsofhope.com/
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