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Autobiography of an Orgasm, “Refreshingly sincere." ~UK Sunday Times
Bodies of Water documentary🩵
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My Writer/ Filmmaker/ Creative friend @betsybmurphy gave me a writing prompt- A look into future, five years from now “Just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, this happened”. Here is my short story.

#writingprompts #artbysar #shortstory #writer #creativewriting

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Equine Reiki @nihi

I was invited to co-host a very special reiki healing experience here at NIHi with @lina_jyoga @betsybmurphy + Bindi 🐴

#NIHI #nihisumba #reiki #equinetherapy

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From the moment I became a breathwork facilitator, I dreamed of bringing live music and real instruments into the sacred ceremony of breathing, healing, and transformation.

Over the past several months, two incredible musicians—both members of The Hero Journey—and I have come together and practiced diligently to create a powerful, authentic live-music breathwork experience.

Last night, on the Fall Equinox, that dream became a reality.

With a full house, we facilitated our first complete ceremony. Joy, pain, passion, vulnerability, and authenticity were expressed as we honored the sacred balance between light and darkness—not only in the world around us, but within ourselves.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who trusted us and shared this unforgettable experience.

We are also excited to announce that we will be offering another live breathwork and music ceremony for the Auburn community in celebration of the Winter Solstice on Sunday, December 20.

Stay tuned for more information. We look forward to sharing this gift with you again soon.

With gratitude🙏🏽

#TheHeroJourney #BreathworkJourney #LiveMusicHealing #FallEquinox #AuburnCalifornia

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🎥 H O L L Y W O O D ❤️ DREAMS ❤️ COME ⭐️ TRUE‼️ 4 Pages… Sharing My Reflection Seeing The First Film Draft Where My Music Is Being Used In Los Angeles, California U.S.A. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🎶

Film Documentary By: Betsy B. Murphy
Film Title: Bodies of Water - The River Runs Through Us
Release Date: September 2026 (To Be Advised)
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Rev. Dr. Paul Luftenegger
#paulluftenegger #bodiesofwater #film #music #inspiration

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Bill Hampton is a member of the 1955 Crispus Attucks HS basketball team that won the Indiana state championship for boys basketball. They were the first all-Black team in the country to do so. His memoir, GUARDED, shares his story. It was an honor to interview Bill. Listen to this episode now. Link in bio. #recordscratchwithkara #legend #history #basketball

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Two months before Charlie Griswold died, he told his mother, “When I die, you will tell my story.”

Betsy Murphy kept that promise.

Her documentary, BODIES OF WATER, has been named the winner of the Spring 2026 Roy W. Dean Grant. The film follows Betsy to India as she carries Charlie’s ashes to the sacred Ganges River and discovers connections between grief, healing, water, and the lives we must protect.

Betsy will receive $3,500 and donated filmmaking services to help bring this deeply personal story to audiences.

Congratulations, Betsy! We’re honored to help you tell Charlie’s story.

Read more at the link in our bio.

#RoyWDeanGrant #BodiesOfWaterFilm #DocumentaryFilm #IndependentFilmmaker #FromTheHeartProductions

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Bill Hampton shares his story of growing up during segregation, playing with Oscar Robertson, and being the starting guard for the first all-Black team in the nation to win a state championship in ANY sport. #BlackHistory #basketballlegacy #crispusattuckshighschool #historymakers #91yearsinthemaking

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My Song “BROKEN & WHOLE” From My Album “SPHERES OF LOVE” is the Featured Song In This Very Important and Powerful New Documentary Film That Is Starting To Really Get Noticed.

This Gorgeous Heart-Centred Film Is All About a Mother’s Journey Who Sadly Lost Her Precious 27 Year Old Son Charlie To a Fentanyl Overdose In a Hotel Room In Sacramento California 4 Years Ago.

This Film Beautifully Weaves Together a Spiritual Quest of a Mother Trying To Make Sense of Such a Tragic Loss Mixed in With Our World’s Current Events and Our Environmental Challenges and Concerns Coming Out of It All To Unite Together And To Ultimately Heal.

I Cannot Possibly Say Enough As To How Important This Independent Film Is Right Now For The Whole World To See As We Face Our Global Humanity In 2026 and Beyond.

My Song “BROKEN & WHOLE” Was Honoured By Dr. @gabormatemd Where I Sang It Live In Denmark To Open His Talk Before A Live Audience of 40,000 People. I Will Never Forget That Night Shaking Dr. Gabor’s Hand and Listening To Him Share How Relevant and Important this Song’s Message Is That Ultimately Nothing Human Shall Be Alien To Any of Us If We Truly Want To Heal.

Please Follow and Subscribe To @betsybmurphy To Find Out More Directly From Betsy B. Murphy Who Is The Filmmaker and Mother of Beautiful, Beautiful Charlie.

To Listen To My Song “BROKEN & WHOLE” Follow Me On @applemusic and @spotify Where You Can Find 6 of My 9 Albums To Help Heal The World From The Inside Out.

What I Know For Sure, When We Heal, The World Heals.

With Love, Gratitude, and Grace,

Rev. Dr. Paul Luftenegger
#paulluftenegger

#film #newfilm #music musicindust

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How does a deeply personal experience become a story that connects with audiences around the world?

On the latest episode of The Art of Film Funding Podcast, award-winning documentary filmmaker, writer, and storyteller Betsy Murphy discusses Bodies of Water: Transforming Grief into a Global Story.

Betsy’s documentaries have screened at international film festivals and appeared on Hulu, Showtime, and Amazon Prime. Her work has also been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, and other major publications.

She is also the author of eight books, including Autobiography of an Orgasm, Grief Glimmers Grace, and Write On: A Daily Writing Practice for Anyone with a Story to Tell.

Find inspiration for turning personal truth into a story that can travel far beyond you.

🎧 Listen to the new episode in link@in our bio.

#DocumentaryFilmmaking #IndieFilmmaker #WomenInFilm #FilmPodcast #DocumentaryFilm #Filmmaking #Storytelling #IndependentFilm

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When in Paris, enjoy a picnic with @myparistay. Escape the hustle-bustle cityscape for a languid afternoon at @boisdeboulogne_officiel . In 2022, @betsybmurphy surprised our writing retreat group with a beautiful picnic under the Eiffel Tower. We reveled in rich cheeses, baguette, quiche, salad, melon, pastries, and, of course, chilled Provence rosé. Every. Last. Drop. Since then, I’ve made it a ritual to picnic at least once, while in Paris. Patricia curates a delightful spread, including blanket, basket, plates, and glasses—even a darling fan to subdue the heat. While traveling, it’s important to take time to slow down and savor the sweetness.

And you don’t have to go to Paris to enjoy such decadence. For our fifth anniversary, I created a similar picnic in Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo. Lucy was with us. It was exquisite.💞🐾☺️🥂 @athloncoaching

#evokelife #thisisnotAI #france #picnic #romantic

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Some evenings are more than just an event… they’re a gift to the soul. ❤️

Last night, so many incredible women & men gathered at AH Collection to sip, shop, hug, laugh, cry, and be inspired.

Watching Jenifer sign & sell every single one of her books was amazing, but what moved me most wasn’t the book signing… it was the healing taking place all around the room.

Two mothers. Two unimaginable losses. Two hearts choosing faith over despair.

Jennifer shared how writing became part of her healing journey after losing her son. Her words were born from pain, but they’ve become a source of hope for so many others. It was impossible to leave unchanged.

One of my favorite moments came from our dear friend Betsy, who lost her dear son Charlie two months after Jenifer lost her James, who reminded us that hugs should last at least 20 seconds because that’s medicine. 🤍

I don’t think I’ll ever hear the word “hug” the same way again.

And that’s exactly what last night was… medicine.

Medicine for hurting hearts.
Medicine for weary souls.
Medicine that came through stories, tears, laughter, prayer, friendship, and the simple reminder that none of us are meant to walk through life’s hardest moments alone.

Thank you to everyone who came, loved on Jenifer and Betsy, supported this special evening, and reminded us all that hope is still alive.

✨ I’d love to hear from you…
Has someone ever shared their story at just the right time and helped you through a difficult season? Or has a simple hug ever meant more than words? Share your story below. ❤️

#AHCollection #CommunityMatters #HopeHeals #FaithOverFear #BookSigning #WomenSupportingWomen #HealingThroughStories #ChooseHope #InspiredLiving #GriefToGrace

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Turning unbearable pain into a beacon of hope. 🕯️

Tonight, we invite you to an evening that transcends a typical book signing.

We are opening our doors to anyone walking through the heavy landscape of loss, grief, and the quiet search for faith.

Join us at @ahcollection as we welcome author Jenifer Foxworthy.

After the devastating loss of her beautiful 22-year-old son, James, Jenifer embarked on a deeply personal journey. That profound grief inspired her to write, using her pain to reconstruct a foundation of faith.

Tonight, she steps out from the pages to share that journey with us, speaking on finding your way through the darkness.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. Come for the words, stay for the understanding, and leave with a sense of connection.

✨ EVENT DETAILS - TONIGHT:
⏰ When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: AH Collection, 14511 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN

📖 Feature Books: Are You There, Mary?, Finding Love in the Confessional, and When Vice Happens.

✨Tag a friend who needs this message of comfort tonight💫We hope to see you there.

#GriefSupport #FaithThroughGrief #FindHope #HealingJourney #ChildLoss #GriefAndLoss #AuthorTalk #CarmelIndiana #ClayTerrace #AHCollection #JeniferFoxworthy #SupportGroup #TonightInCarmel

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