The Holistic Route

In this episode of The Holistic Route, Autumn and James open up a conversation that many people avoid until they’re forced to face it directly: death, dying, grief, and the realities of the end-of-life process. Inspired by Autumn’s Substack article: Let’s Talk About Death, Baby - they explore how Western culture’s discomfort with death often leaves people fearful, disconnected, and emotionally unp...

In this episode of The Holistic Route, Autumn and James shift the conversation toward what it truly means to live authentically — and the internal and external barriers that often stand in the way. They explore how childhood programming and early life experiences shape self-confidence, identity, and the way individuals navigate the world. What begins as learned behavior in formative years can quie...

This week, we’re stepping away from the heavy and heading straight into the haunted. From glowing eyes under the bed to haunted hotels, spirit apps, EMF readings, and cemeteries that feel just a little too quiet… we’re diving into the paranormal with curiosity, humor, and open minds. Autumn shares childhood encounters that still give her chills, along with personal stories of family spirits and un...

In this deeply personal continuation of The Holistic Route, James and Autumn shift the focus from childhood to marriage — exploring how unresolved patterns from growing up with a mother believed to exhibit traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) followed them into their adult relationship and family life. While the previous episode unpacked James’ early experiences, this conversation exam...

In this deeply honest episode of The Holistic Route , James and Autumn unpack the realities of growing up with a parent who exhibits traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) — a topic that’s often misunderstood, minimized, or completely hidden behind the illusion of a “perfect” family. James shares personal experiences from his childhood with a mother believed to be on the ASPD spectrum, o...

In this deeply personal episode, Autumn and James open up about the unimaginable loss of James’s younger brother, Jack, who died in a sudden car accident. They walk listeners through the moment their world stopped—the phone call, the shock, and the disorienting wave of grief that followed—while still having to show up for their children and for each other. Together, they talk honestly about how gr...

In this first episode, Autumn and James open up about their recent miscarriage — an experience that was unexpected, disorienting, and deeply emotional. They talk through the shock of finding out they were pregnant again after years of parenting older kids, the fear and uncertainty that came with it, and what it was like to lose a life that had only just begun. Together, they share how this loss su...