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Being Told You Have 3-6 Months to Live, Part 2 [Episode 54] Jun 27, 2019

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Shonee describes what it was like receiving news that her tumors were back and that she only had 3-6 months to live and then talks about her miraculous recovery. Shonee shares the changed that happened in her when she really realized how precious life is and that every second counts. She talks about her experience creating her bucket list and some of the amazing adventures she has had so far. Shonee also shares how to start a bucket list of your own. This interview will inspire you to look at your life in a deeper and more meaningful way.

Being Told You Have 3-6 Months to Live, Part 1 [Episode 53] Jun 21, 2019

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Shonee talks about what it was like growing up in a family where she wasn't allowed to express emotion. She shares how she was unexpectedly diagnosed with a brain tumor and the treatment involved. Shonee also talks about going into remission and getting married. On her honeymoon, she was in an accident and after being in and out of the hospital, doctors discovered that she had 2 more brain tumors that were cancerous. Shonee describes her emotions as she struggled with her emotions and was admitted into a mental health hospital for several months. After being released she talks about her desire to disappear and her attempt at suicide. Shonee describes the miracle that saved her and her way back to faith.

Living with Major Depression and Anxiety, Part 2 [Episode 52] Jun 14, 2019

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Caris talks about how she has been able to cope with her anxiety and depression by talking to a counselor, finding a support group of women who she can just be real with. She also addresses how medication has been helpful for her. She shares how often times you won't know someone is dealing with depression or anxiety because they are some of the happiest and funny people you will ever meet and why that is the case. She talks about how unedited journaling was so helpful for her. She needed to just get them out of her head but she also needed scriptures that she would put in her mind to replace it and constantly re-read those scriptures to battle the negative thoughts. Caris shares how God has used her experiences not only for her own good, but also how He inspired her to write a devotional about anxiety and depression to share with others that has already helped so many people. She talks about being honest and vulnerable in her interactions and in admitting that she isn't ok when she's not. She's learned that help isn't bad, community is important, and God wants to use those who are willing.

Living with Major Depression & Anxiety, Part 1 [Episode 51] Jun 07, 2019

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Caris shares her life prior to experiencing anxiety and major depression. She vulnerably shares how she didn't believe it was actually real until she experienced it herself. Caris talks about the lonely path anxiety and depression can be - especially when you feel you are the only one. She shares her tormenting thoughts that anxiety would bring up and how she tried for so long to keep everything together and looking perfect on the outside with the hope that it would all just go away.

Struggling with Infertility and Having 2 Sons with Disabilities, Part 2 [Episode 50] May 31, 2019

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Makenzie talks about discovering the devastating diagnosis that came after going through genetic testing for her 2 boys. She shares how that news changed everything for them - knowing that her reality wasn't what she had always pictured - but that she felt a tremendous amount of peace through it all. She explains her boys disabilities in more detail and the struggles they face on a daily basis. McKenzie shares how her faith sustains her daily and the lessons she has gained through her experiences. Makenzie is truly inspiring and a huge example of faith and trust.

Struggling with Infertility & Having 2 Sons with Disabilities, Part 1 [Episode 49] May 24, 2019

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Makenzie shares about her struggle with infertility and the heartbreak that came along with it. She talks about the joy that came as she and her husband were finally able to get pregnant with their son, Mason. Makenzie shares how that joy quickly turned to concern as she recognized Mason was gradually falling behind developmentally. She talks about her experience having her second baby, Beckham and realizing quickly that he too was falling behind. Makenzie shares both her grief and hope that she has clung onto as she raises her 2 little boys that share the same genetic disorder. It's an amazing story of faith, love, and never giving up on God's promises.

Surviving a Hard-Core Drug Addiction , Part 2 [Episode 48] May 17, 2019

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Brittany shares what her recovery was like. She talks about re-building her relationship with God and how she let Him into her life. Brittany talks about the advice she would give to someone who is in the middle of an addiction and shares more in-depth about her attempted suicide and cutting.

Surviving a Hard-Core Drug Addiction , Part 1 [Episode 47] May 10, 2019

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Brittany shares her journey with addiction. She talks about why she began drinking in college which leg to harder and harder drugs. Brittany shares the shame she felt and the moment she hit rock bottom and tried to take her own life. She sheds light on the life and mentality of an addict and her road to recovery.

Having a Crisis of Faith When Your Husband Loses His Job [Episode 46] May 03, 2019

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Hilary talks about her husband losing his job while they were living in California and the whirlwind move they needed to make to Arizona in order to have an income. Unfortunately, the job situation didn't work out in Arizona and Hilary and her family spent a few years without an income. She talks about what a difficult time that was for her emotionally, as well as spiritually. Hilary shares how at times she felt like God was completely silent in her life and that he faith was tested and tried. She also talks about the thing that changed for her and the unexpected blessings that she began to see that God had never been silent, but had a bigger plan than she could have had for herself and her family.

Finding Out You Have a Brain Tumor, Part 2 [Episode 45] Apr 25, 2019

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Sarah talks about her miraculous recovery from having her brain tumor removed as well as the difficulties she wasn't prepared for. She shares the purpose she found in writing down her experiences and the healing that came as a result. Sarah shares how she has changed through this experience, how her faith played a role in her healing and the biggest lessons she has learned through it all.

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