In this unforgettable episode of Broken Beautiful Me, Kelly sits down with Barry Adkins, a father who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to save lives. After losing his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning on the day he moved out on his own, Barry faced a defining choice: become a victim or use his pain to help others. He chose the latter.

What followed was an epic 1,400-mile journey on foot, carrying Kevin’s ashes from Arizona to Montana. Along the way, Barry stopped at schools, churches, and treatment centers to share his son’s story, raise awareness about the dangers of binge drinking, and challenge people to make better choices.

Barry’s story is about grief, yes—but also about forgiveness, courage, and the quiet strength it takes to turn pain into purpose.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The devastating moment Barry learned Kevin had died from alcohol poisoning

• The powerful spiritual message Barry received in the days after Kevin’s death

• How Barry walked 1,400 miles to honor his son—with his ashes in his backpack

• What it was like speaking to over 150,000 students about Kevin’s story

• The impact of his talks, including a student who saved a life after hearing Barry speak

• The 3 core takeaways Barry leaves with every audience:

• The power of decision-making

• How adversity defines your life

• The deep, personal work of forgiveness

• Barry’s reflections on faith, fatherhood, grief, and growth—20 years later

🔗 Connect with Barry Adkins & Kevin’s Last Walk:

🌐 Website: https://kevinslastwalk.com

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinslastwalk

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-adkins-89384b29/

For Grieving Parents or Anyone Facing Loss:

Barry shares that forgiveness—especially of yourself—is the first step. Whether your path forward is small or epic, what matters is making something very good come from something so painful.

Listen to This If You’re Interested In:

• Real stories about grief and resilience

• Binge drinking awareness and prevention

• Parenting through loss

• Faith after tragedy

• Turning pain into purpose

• Youth education and school speaking

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In this deeply moving episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley welcomes Michelle Bishop—Master Certified Life Coach and author of Choose You First—for a heartfelt conversation about healing, resilience, and self-love.

Michelle shares her powerful journey from a childhood of abuse and trauma to reclaiming her voice and building a life rooted in purpose and peace. She opens up about the tragic loss of her husband, her near-death experience with COVID-19, and the profound spiritual awakening that led to her signature Silent Warrior Technique.

This episode is a raw and real exploration of what it means to choose yourself first, even in the aftermath of grief, adversity, and societal expectations. Michelle’s words are a lifeline to anyone seeking hope, clarity, and transformation.

Whether you’re navigating loss, rebuilding after hardship, or simply craving deeper self-connection—this episode will move you.

🔹 What You’ll Learn:

• The impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships

• Breaking the cycle of abuse

• How to live with radical self-worth

• The Silent Warrior Technique for managing anxiety

• Why self-love is not selfish—it’s essential

📘 Grab Michelle’s Book: Choose You First on Amazon

🌐 Learn More: https://bishoplife.com

📲 Follow Michelle on Instagram: @MichelleBishopLife

📩 Sign up for her newsletter, blogs, and events: https://bishoplife.com

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