Phoenix Lessons
Rise Boldly, Renew Brilliantly
When life blows up, it’s easy to get mired in the ashes of our losses and transitions. You might wander amidst the rubble of ideas you once had about your and your life, hoping you’ll be able to make something of what is left after the structure of what used to be has come crashing down.
If you’re experiencing this, know you’re not alone. The life-death-life cycle happens for almost everyone at least a few times in life.
The fabled Phoenix offers us some guidance whenever we find ourselves needing to remake our lives. Periodically she makes a nest, situates inside of it, combusts herself, and then rises again from her own ashes into a new, more spectacular version.
It would be lovely if THE BURNING wasn’t necessary for THE RISING to happen. But it is.
In Cami Ostman’s work as a therapist, she has sat with people over the decades who watched in confusion and grief as their lives came apart at the seams, while others would hold things together by staying stuck in toxic situations just so they could try to prevent their lives from “burning” down.
While it is understandable to be afraid of letting unhelpful relationships, jobs, or identities go, we ALL periodically face the need to re-evaluate and pivot our direction in life.
At this moment in time, world-wide events are necessitating changes we didn’t necessarily bank on or want.
However…the “burning” doesn’t always have to be dramatic. Unpacking old or unhelpful narratives and replacing them with new ways of thinking can be undertaken consciously, in a considered way.
It IS possible to refurbish, rebuild, and shine brighter than ever before–even after major transitions or losses.
If you are craving/needing/undergoing a BURNING or your life has already combusted and you’re in need of a RISING or REINVENTION, I’d like to invite you to Phoenix Lessons.
Need help rising again? Whether you made a decision to change your life or something happened TO you that now requires you to reinvent parts of (or all of) your life, Phoenix Lessons can give you what you need to shine brighter than ever.
Testimonials
I’m so excited to recommend this program to others. I feel so lucky to have been included in the inaugural Phoenix Lessons. I highly recommend this program that brought me face to face with self defeating attitudes I have carried around for way too long. But the best part was all the tools Cami employs to define who you are and make a blueprint for the life you want to be living. I have learned so much and the tools and techniques are things that carry on far past the last lesson If you’re on the fence, jump in with both feet. I guarantee you will learn things about yourself that have been hiding in the shadows and need to be reexamined under a new light.
This program changed my life. Through weeks of classes, class discussion, and personal journaling, I was gradually able to shift away from long-held habits of addressing others’ expectations so I could uncover my deepest goals and desires. I committed to an action plan for my life—one I didn’t know I needed—and I’m already seeing and feeling the difference. I have a new passion going forward: committing to what truly matters, to what is authentically me. I couldn’t be more grateful to Cami and her capacity for creating a safe, kind, supportive space for this journey. I hope others have the chance to benefit from this program in the way I did.
Welcome to Phoenix Lessons: Your Guide to Self-Renewal
This transformative program is designed for women like you—women who are navigating the grief of what was, the confusion of what is, and the longing for what could be. Whether you’re emerging from a difficult transition or simply ready to shed old stories that no longer serve you, Phoenix Lessons offers a path forward.
Why Join Phoenix Lessons?
- Release the Old: Learn how to unpack unhelpful beliefs and let go of what’s holding you back.
- Embrace the New: Discover tools to consciously rebuild your life with intention and clarity.
- Shine Brighter: Gain the confidence and perspective you need to create a vibrant, empowered future.
What You’ll Gain:
- Guidance: Expert-led sessions that help you navigate life’s burning moments with purpose and grace.
- Clarity: A roadmap to uncovering your truest self and reimagining your life.
- Community: Connect with a supportive circle of women who, like you, are ready to rise.
This is your invitation to step out of the ashes and into the life you’re meant to live. Let the Phoenix be your guide as you burn away the old, rebuild with intention, and rise into your most brilliant self.
Your transformation begins here. Are you ready to rise?
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Your Guide
Cami Ostman knows what it means to rise from the ashes. At just ten years old, her family home burned to the ground—the same year her parents divorced. These early experiences of loss taught her how to let go, cultivate resilience, and reinvent herself. Since then, Cami has turned her own life’s challenges into a powerful mission: helping others transform their stories and rebuild with intention.
A former writing teacher and family therapist, Cami has guided hundreds of people through their own journeys of reinvention. Her debut book, Second Wind: One Woman’s Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continents, chronicles her personal “Phoenix moment”—leaving a marriage and a faith community to discover her inner strength and reclaim her life. Her story is proof that when one version of life goes up in flames, it’s an invitation to create something even more extraordinary.
As the founder and director of The Narrative Project and co-owner of Wayfaring Writers, Cami is an advocate for finding clarity and empowerment through storytelling. She’s the author or editor of eleven books and holds degrees in English, theater, and marriage and family therapy. Her work has been featured in Fitness Magazine, O Magazine, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post, and she contributes regularly to Adventures Northwest, the Psychology Today blog, and her own website, 7marathons7continents.com.
When she’s not coaching others on how to rise, you’ll find Cami living part-time in Seattle or savoring the solitude of her off-grid yurt nestled east of the Cascade Mountains.
Cami believes the Phoenix journey is for everyone. Your story isn’t over—it’s just beginning.
What You’ll Learn
- Clarity & Guidance: Master three spiritual practices that never fail to illuminate your path forward.
- Burn What Holds You Back: Learn how to consciously release the beliefs and habits keeping you small.
- Reclaim Your Power: Craft a personal Bill of Rights that defines your worth and values.
- Conquer Your Inner Critic: Build a relationship where you call the shots and your Inner Champion leads the way.
- Manifest Your Future: Dream big, set clear goals, and watch your new life unfold with intention and purpose.
- Step Into Your Power: Embrace your resilience and discover how to walk through life as the badass you are.
Let’s rewrite the narratives that keep us in the ashes and find our wings for the next season of life!
Program Details
- Nest Start Date: TBD
- Tuition: $1,497 (flexible payment plans available in up to 6 installments)
- Extras: One-on-one “rising” meeting, recorded sessions, downloadable handouts
Your Transformation Awaits
This is your chance to shed the past, embrace the present, and create a future you love. With limited spaces available, don’t wait to join this circle of women ready to rise.
Your wings are waiting. Are you ready to claim them?
Pay your tuition in full or save your spot with a $97 deposit! You will be contacted by a member of our staff to set up the rest of your payment plan.
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Phoenix Lessons Podcast
I Lived to Drink & Drank to Die w/ Daniella Capitano
For years, Daniella Capitano lived with a secret that fueled pain, silence, and addiction. Growing up in a home marked by abuse and hidden truths, she learned to numb her emotions rather than face them. But everything changed when she decided to reclaim her voice. In...
What vs So What with Amanda & Cami
Plot vs Theme. Fact vs Feeling. What vs So What. The events of our lives may seem straightforward—but the meaning we make from them is where the real story unfolds. In this episode, Cami and Amanda explore the difference between what happened and what it means, and...
Ashes, Seeds, and Second Chances with Firdosi Wharton-Ali
After losing her home and everything she owned in the Palisades fire, screenwriter Firdosi Wharton-Ali faced the unimaginable: a chance to begin again from nothing. But instead of only rebuilding what was lost, she chose to reimagine what her life could become. First,...