What does it mean to live in the after?
In this compelling episode of PhilosoShe TV, I sit down with award-winning author Allie Nava to explore her novel, July and Everything After.
Allie shares her personal journey as a writer, revealing why the book's purpose isn't just to document a historical event, but to examine the universal human story of transformation and transcendence beyond trauma.
We discuss how Allie uses the power of story and a mosaic of wisdom traditions to create a deeply layered narrative.
From the distinction between compassion and self-erasure to the act of maturity found in thoughtful silence, this conversation reveals how philosophy and personal stories can give us the tools to meet life head-on.
Key Takeaways:
• Why “the after” is often the real story.
• How freedom can feel both unsafe and essential.
• Why shedding isn’t a one-time event, but a daily practice.
Show Notes:
Learn more about Allie Nava at allienava.com
Find her book, July and Everything After, here —also available wherever books are sold
Subscribe to Allie’s Substack, Allie's Notes on Human Potential & Resilience :
