The Story So Far.
Hey y’all, thanks so much for stopping by!
A bit about me and who I am, what I offer, and why I do it:
The short version is that our family endured quite a bit of trauma over many years.
In 1998, our daughter Hadley was born without part of her brain. She had severe needs which required full-time care. I was her C.N.A. (Certified Nurse's Aide), momma, and advocate - for her short 12 years of life.
Shortly before she died unexpectedly, our son Holden was coming out gay in our - then - conservative family. Several years later, Holden was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Our marriage went in the shitter from all the stress, and I began to find out more about my own childhood story of trauma. Meanwhile, our youngest daughter Averi was hanging on for the ride.
In 2015, we found a place called Onsite, outside of Nashville, TN. We each started to get well, one-by-one, and as we came up for air, we decided we needed to sell our house and everything in it.
We needed a “reboot.” So, we did! We sold our house and our dishes, towels, silverware, clothes, furniture - we sold it all.
As we got into alignment in our marriage, we decided to build a new home. A light, easy, joyful, peaceful space.
I tried a few jobs: worked at Lululemon, the front desk of an urgent care, and even was an Uber driver for five rides!
As I returned to Onsite for some training, I decided to become a coach. I figured I probably wasn’t the only person who had come from fetal position on the bathroom floor to living a life that I consider to be thriving. In August 2019, I started coaching. I don’t love the title “Transformational Life Coach” - seems a bit overused - and yet it is what my clients say I do.
Today, our marriage is in the sweetest, most honest place it has ever been in 30 years.
Holden is over nine years sober and living a beautiful life.
Averi is rocking her life too, and all of our careers are thriving!
Keep poking around on the website and let me know if there is any way I can support you on your journey.
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Sober Story | Holden McHugh
When I got sober at nineteen, all I wanted was a boyfriend and a cigarette. Or maybe a few cigarettes and maybe a few boyfriends. As alcoholics say, "One is too many; a thousand is never enough," and unbeknownst to me, I was an alcoholic.
Beauty & Terror Intertwined | McHugh Family Story
On January 28th, 2011 our daughter Hadley Rae McHugh died of pneumonia. This video is about our journey over her short 12 years of life
The thing about Leith is that somewhere in all that loss and pain she chose to let it transform her. She didn't just get through it, she came out the other side with a full heart ready to walk with whoever is up for it.
– ROB BELL
Listen.
WORK LIFE PLAY WITH AARON MCHUGH
Higher Power Nudges with Holden McHugh #198
Aaron McHugh interviews his son, Holden McHugh, who shares his struggles with addiction and recovery, and how he now helps others, emphasizing the importance of community and the blessings of following intuition.
THE ROBCAST WITH ROB BELL
Rob Bell & Leith McHugh | Rebooting Your Life #99
Discover the transformative insights where Leith McHugh shares powerful strategies for rebooting your life. This engaging conversation with Rob Bell encourages listeners to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and find new paths to fulfillment.
WORK LIFE PLAY WITH AARON MCHUGH
9 Ways We Rebooted Our Lives #63
In this episode of the Work Life Play podcast, Aaron McHugh shares nine strategies for rebooting your life, offering insights from his experiences. Listeners will learn to assess their paths and make meaningful changes to enhance their well-being and relationships.
ONSITE | LIVING CENTERED PODCAST
Living Centered & Finding Healing as a Family #60
Join Leith McHugh as she shares her family's journey through trauma and recovery, highlighting how individual struggles impact the whole family. This inspiring conversation offers hope and insight for anyone facing challenges or seeking personal growth.
ONSITE | TREATING TRAUMA PODCAST
"Stories of Healing" with The McHugh Family
Leith, Aaron, Holden, and Averi McHugh share their family's journey toward individual and collective healing, discussing the lessons learned while prioritizing well-being for each family member and how this has transformed their lives and connections beyond their expectations.
Hear More from Leith on The Living Centered Podcast
Hear more of Leith and Holden’s story
I had the privilege of being present at Hadley McHugh’s death, it was a life changing experience. After Hadley’s passing, I was inspired to write an entire album about grief sourced from the stories of fans and listeners. Many of the stories shared were from parents who had lost a child. Mamma Wing is written in honour of all of these families and the second verse is written from Hadley to her mom in particular. Thank you for listening.
– KARLA ADOLPHE
Hadley makes an appearance at about 2:18