Hi, I’m Ellen Beckemeyer.  I am a Martha Beck Wayfinder trained Life Coach, Travel thru Grief Podcast Host, and Author of Center of the Bridge.

After losing what felt like everything, I discovered that travel wasn’t just an escape for me, it was a way thru. Each journey, from quiet coastlines to bustling cities, became a mirror for healing. Now, I help others find that same sense of renewal and courage to begin again.

Through my Travel thru Grief coaching, retreats, and upcoming podcast, I guide those navigating loss to rebuild their lives with meaning, curiosity, and hope. Together, we explore how writing, travel, and creative expression can open the door to transformation — one whisper of permission at a time.

When I’m not coaching, I’m dreaming up new adventures, going on retreats with my friends and planning how my own lighthouse can shed light on what to explore next.

My coaching style blends compassion with strategy, helping you not only process your story, but also design what comes next. Whether you’re standing at the edge of what was or stepping into what’s possible, I’m here to walk beside you.   Your dreams deserve you to arrive at its destination and I am here to help.  Sometimes all we need is a nudge so we can budge from that stuck feeling and move forward