Juniper + Journey

Kjerstin Davies is a picture of resilience and grace. In this episode she talks vulnerably about the day she lost her second son, what she describes as living with one foot in Heaven and one foot on earth, and the way Charlie is honored and remembered in their family and through the work of their non-profit, Charlie's Guys.  

Connie Wennen is all the things only the best teachers are, she's warm and intelligent and resilient. Connie met the epic love of her life at 19, she tells us the story of how they met, built a life together, and how she lost him at 44. We get to hear how she coped and about the love she still carries with her. 

Emma Sweat joins us to talk bravely about the unique heartbreak of still birth, how she coped, and the hope of Heaven that allowed her to move through this unbearable grief. 

Whitney talks openly and bravely about the dream she's always had to be a mom, her unique experience with infertility and IVF, and how she's slowly learning to let hope back in. 

Rachel Johnson relives the day she lost her best friend in a tragic car accident, where she found comfort and solace as she grieved, and the way this loss at such a pivotal age has marked her life. 

This is a special Happy Hour episode. Instead of featuring a guest, Keziah and Lindsey reflect on the year and share stories you might hear over a cocktail or two. We hope you enjoy this fun and lighthearted break from our regularly scheduled episodes. As always, thanks for following the journey! 

Michigan native and graphic designer, Lauren Hart, talks with us about losing her mom to cancer when she was nineteen, navigating deep grief, and how she's learned to live with bravery and hope.  

Resources:
Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamont
Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman 

Christine Barber has spent the better part of the last decade living and working as a missionary in England. Listen in as she talks honestly about the way dreams change, building a life of meaning and goodness, and the tension between longing and content. 

Jomara Laboy joins us to talk about her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, learning to face the anger she was harboring, and what she carries with her from that life-changing experience. 

Cari Stubbs, the ultimate hype gal every woman needs, gets honest about her experience with infertility, journeying through IUI, and what parts of herself she's lost & what new parts of herself she's uncovering. 

Jiana Gutierrez joins us to talk about breaking free from expectations, her stint on the show America's Next Top Model (yes, you read that right), and what it took to find her way back to herself. 

This week we are joined by Lindsey's younger sister, Dillon Wardle, as she gets real about what living with clinical anxiety looks like, the journey to accept this sometimes ugly part of herself, and the confidence she's found in who she is outside of her anxiousness. Dillon lives in San Diego with her husband and their rescue pup, Aero. 

Debbie Eck, one of our personal heroes, talks about facing fear & the strength she discovered in herself after losing her husband, single motherhood, and the fullness of her life despite experiencing incredible loss.  

Jen Relph joins us to talk candidly about the battle she fights everyday in her mind, the long road to discovering her bipolar diagnosis, and the decision she's made to believe in something that gives her hope for tomorrow. 

Trigger Warning:
This episode discusses mental illness and thoughts of suicide. Please listen mindfully and respectfully. If you or someone you know may be depressed or are considering suicide, please call the national hotline at: 800-273-8255

This information is not medical advice. It is generic and does not take into account your personal circumstances, physical wellbeing, mental status or requirements. Do not use this information to treat or diagnose your own or another person’s medical condition and never ignore medical advice or delay seeking it because of something in this episode. Any questions should be referred to a qualified healthcare professional. 

Brittany Bach eloquently talks about her complicated relationship with her dad, independence & boundaries, and how she's come to hold compassion for herself and others all the while navigating the challenges and uncovering the unexpected gifts of an early MS diagnosis. 

Stephanie Budd talks about navigating her interracial relationship, what she needed to learn about herself, how she's made friends with uncertainty and the future she wants to see become a reality. 

We're back for Season 02 of Juniper + Juniper with a special episode featuring our host, Keziah Shay Ritter. She gets vulnerable about what these words purpose and calling have meant in different seasons of her life...the way it's disappointed her, broken her heart, and ultimately what she's discovered about the sole purpose of her life.