EPISODE 46
The Art of Surviving Loss with Jeffrey D. Boldt
About the Episode
In today’s heartfelt episode of Scales Of Success, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Jeffrey Boldt to talk about resilience, creativity, and the lessons grief can teach us. Through stories of love and loss, Jeffrey reveals how humor, memory, and art can help us carry forward strength and purpose.
Jeffrey D. Boldt is an author and former environmental law judge. His work spans short fiction, poetry, and essays in outlets like HuffPost and Tikkun. He is the author of Blue Lake and Big Lake Troubles, acclaimed eco-thrillers blending law, climate, and human resilience.
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Episode highlights:
[0:00] Intro
[1:35] A global response to grief
[5:52] Resilience and emotional memory
[10:01] Rebecca’s humor and lasting love
[15:34] Redefining identity through loss
[22:00] From judge to novelist
[33:02] Comedy, tragedy, and healing
[46:06] Writing process and daily discipline
[58:58] Climate, law, and what’s at stake
[1:06:35] Outro