Beautiful Shifts

In this moving conversation, Jennie Latham Johnson shares her journey through the transitions of stepping away from the LDS church, navigating an unexpected twin pregnancy, and enduring the devastating loss of her twin daughter, Isabelle. Jennie reflects on grief, identity, and the non-linear process of healing after infant loss.  With honesty, tenderness, and hope, Jennie also shares about navigating divorce while raising her children and honoring Isabelle’s legacy through The Isabelle Blanche Foundation. This episode is an honest conversation about navigating grief, resilience, and finding light and hope after loss.  Find Jennie on Instagram @jlathamjohnson

This conversation features Kami Banks, a triathlon and nutrition coach who shares how losing her mother to ALS reshaped her life and sense of purpose. Kami reflects on grief, healing, and the ways love and legacy continue after loss. Through endurance sport and coaching, she found a way to carry her mother’s voice forward while helping others push beyond their comfort zones. It’s an honest, grounding conversation about resilience, meaning, and moving forward without leaving love behind. Find Kami online http://linktr.ee/kamibanks On Instagram @kamibankscoaching Kelsey's chocolates www.kelsiskitchen.com

In this moving episode, Kylee Dart shares her experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer—the same diagnosis her mother once faced—while she was a young, healthy, and devoted mother. What began as a commitment to natural healing evolved into an integrative approach that honors both holistic, whole-body care and modern medicine. Kylee reflects on how this shift, along with her deep love for her family and faith, has transformed the way she lives, heals, and shows up for each day. Her story is a powerful reminder of courage, perspective, and choosing life in the midst of uncertainty.   Find Kylee on Instagram @kddart

In this episode, we talk about how identifying our values and realigning with them can help guide how we want to live our lives. We talk about how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) relates to values and why small, intentional shifts can be more meaningful than big New Year’s resolutions. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you all are having a great beginning to the New Year!

Dr. Kathie Supiano joins us for a rich conversation about grief, meaning, and the human capacity for resilience. Drawing from her work in bereavement care, grief, suicide survivorship, and hospice, and as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist for over 45 years, Kathie offers thoughtful perspectives on how we navigate loss. She also shares personal reflections on retiring after a meaningful career and learning to embrace life differently in this season.   Kathie is a Professor Emeritus and the former director of Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program at the University of Utah. You can find Caring Connections: nursing.utah.edu/caring-connections.   We’re so grateful to Kathie for taking the time to come on our podcast and loved this conversation with her! 

In this episode, Kari shares what it was like to fulfill a long-held dream of moving to Costa Rica with her husband in early 2024- the joys, surprises, lessons, and what led them to readjust their plans along the way. We talk about what following a dream actually looks like once you’re inside it, how to pivot as life unfolds, and what this experience taught them about culture, plans, and living a life that feels aligned. Find Kari and her salon at salonaries.org and on Instagram @kari.salon.aries

Carrie Romano, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), joins us to share how her breast cancer diagnosis reshaped her understanding of resilience, leadership, and the power of people to rise. She talks about the unexpected ways her team showed up during treatment, the intentional practices she relies on to bring light into hard days, and why choosing small sparks of joy can shift everything.   With more than 20 years of mission-driven nonprofit leadership, Carrie brings her energy, heart, and clarity to this conversation. She shares why she believes so deeply in the work of RMHC, what keeps her grounded in hope, and how service and working in the non-profit space has shaped her life. It’s a conversation about hope, community, and the beauty we can find even in seasons of uncertainty.   Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities and how you can get involved at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

Ashley Parks shares the moving story of her son’s leukemia diagnosis and his passing, and how grief reshaped her life. She shares about her work with Ronald McDonald House Charities, where she now supports families navigating medical crises similar to her own. Through her powerful story, Ashley shows how love, loss, and service can come together to bring connection and a way forward.   Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities and how you can get involved and help at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

This week we’re joined by our friends Susie and Alyson who recently started their own podcast - Meno Moms After the Pause! Join us for this honest (and fun!) conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and everything in between. We talk about how hormones can impact mood, grief, and even how we handle life’s biggest challenges. Plus, what they’ve learned about parenting, identity, faith and gender role deconstruction, and giving yourself grace through it all.    Find Susie & Alyson's podcast Meno Mom's After the Pause on Instagram here. Listen to their podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  

This week we're continuing our tradition of having a gratitude episode leading up to Thanksgiving.   We talk about finding gratitude through life's seasons and how it can anchor us through change, uncertainty, and growth.   We share a few personal reflections, questions to reflect on, and thoughts on noticing beauty in the middle of it all.    Feeling grateful for this space and for all of you that tune in! 

In this powerful episode, Joel Haddock shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to finding purpose and healing through The Other Side Academy—a residential program that helps people rebuild their lives through accountability, hard work, and community. Joel opens up about choosing a new path, the lessons he’s learned, and his mission to help others do the same.    Visit https://www.theothersideacademy.com to learn more about the program and how to support its residents, including the annual Angel Tree at Christmas.    You can also connect with Joel on Instagram at @joel.haddock.94.  

We’re re-releasing one of our most loved and listened-to episodes! In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with one of Lindsay’s closest lifelong friends, Tamara Jacobs, as she shares her LDS faith transition journey—what led to it, how she’s reframed her values and spirituality, and how she’s navigated parenting and identity through such a major shift. Her honesty and insight offer comfort, clarity, and connection to anyone experiencing change or seeking to understand it.   Thank you again to Tamara for this impactful and meaningful conversation.   Find Tamara on Instagram @tammykae84, where she shares glimpses of her life, books, and creative inspiration.

Poet Hannah Rosenberg joins us to talk about finding beauty in everyday life through poetry and turning a personal passion into meaningful work. Through her upcoming debut book, Same, she captures love, friendship, marriage, and motherhood with honesty and grace—and even reads a few of her beautiful poems about the changing seasons of life. Listen to this heartfelt conversation about creativity, connection, and the magic found in ordinary moments.    Find Hannah at hannahrosenbergpoetry.com and on Instagram at @hannahrowrites (https://www.instagram.com/hannahrowrites).

Therapist Shannon Ricks shares about her journey through chronic illness, perfectionism, and faith transition—and how learning to listen to her body instead of fighting it became the foundation for healing. Drawing from her personal story and clinical experience in eating disorder recovery, Shannon shares insights on body neutrality, intuitive eating, and self-compassion. She also explores how beauty standards and perfectionism affect society, and how we can help the next generation develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and self-worth.     This was such an interesting, insightful, and fun conversation, and we’re so grateful Shannon joined us on the podcast.    You can find her and her clinic, Modern Eve Therapy, on Instagram at @modern.eve.inc and @shannonricks. 

In this episode, Alyson Paul Deussen shares her remarkable journey through life’s transitions—embracing motherhood, becoming the parent of a newly out gay son, navigating shifts in faith, facing the heartbreaking loss of her son Stockton to suicide, and transforming grief into powerful advocacy. With over 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Alyson has worked with Mama Dragons, Affirmation, Love Loud, and the Utah LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Workgroup, while also sharing her family’s story in media outlets like Al Jazeera, CNN’s Great Big Story, and HBO’s Sundance documentary Believer. Today, she and her husband George continue to honor Stockton’s legacy through grief education, humanitarian service, and suicide prevention efforts that inspire hope and healing.   We're so grateful for Alyson's vulnerability and wisdom, and for sharing her story with us.    Learn more about Stockton's story and the Stockton Powers Memorial Scholarship at standingforstocktom.com. 

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Proctor, the voice behind @toddler.frat.house, who went from sharing the raw, funny truths of motherhood to surviving a Covid-induced stroke that changed the course of her life. Erin opens up about her subarachnoid hemorrhage, the challenges of living with a traumatic brain injury, and the hidden struggles of recovery while raising four kids. She also shares how her experience led her to advocacy work with the American Heart and Stroke Association, and how she continues to find purpose and joy through educating others, navigating motherhood, and celebrating her husband’s recent cancer recovery. Thank you, Erin, for sharing your story with us!    Find Erin on Instagram: @toddler.frat.house Learn more, get involved, and know the signs of a stroke with the American Heart and Stroke Association: www.stroke.org.

Welcome to Season Four! We’re starting off by sharing about our guest appreciation dinner this past weekend and what a wonderful night it was, chatting about finding beauty in life even during difficult times, and a few thoughts on the podcast and what’s ahead. Whether you’re new or have been here before, we’re so glad you’re here. We have so many great guest stories coming soon, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

In this powerful episode, Ashlee Boyson shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the infidelity and murder of her husband in 2011. Just months after welcoming her fifth child, Ashlee faced trauma that reshaped her life—and eventually led her to healing, advocacy, and helping others. She has shared her story on Dateline, Dr. Phil, True Crime Daily, and more, and continues her work through her blog The Moments We Stand, her books, and online courses. Ashlee’s story is one of resilience, hope, and finding light after darkness.   Find Ashlee at themomentswestand.com and on Instagram @themomentswestand.

In this moving and eye-opening conversation, Jorge Nunez shares how poetry became the lifeline that helped him escape gang life in L.A., endure prison and deportation, and ultimately build a new life as a father, teacher, and poet. From writing his first poem in a juvenile probation camp to teaching in the same prison where he once served time, Jorge’s story offers a powerful glimpse into resilience, transformation, and the healing power of words.   This interview has stood out to us as one of the most unique, eye-opening stories we’ve had the privilege to hear — offering a glimpse into a world so different from our own. We’re deeply grateful for Jorge’s openness, his inspiring journey, and the friendship we’ve developed along the way. Thank you again, Jorge!   Find Jorge on Instagram @sr.jnunez

In this re-released episode, Molly Bice Jackson—author of The Commodity of Connection, keynote speaker, actress, and child loss survivor—shares how grief, creativity, and connection have shaped her story. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Molly talks about growing through life’s hardest moments and how meaningful connection continues to guide her work and life. We loved this conversation and know it will leave you reflecting on the power of connection and the essential role it plays in all of our lives.   Find Molly on Instagram @smallyspice   Molly's book The Commodity of Connection was released earlier this year and can be found on Amazon here.