Healing Reignited

In this heart-to-heart episode of Healing Reignited, I open up about what it’s really like to walk alongside grieving families and survivors, how my own journey through trauma has shaped this mission, and why The Reignited Project - born from a vision God gave me in 2023 - is finally coming to life. I also share about my passion for education, the support of my husband and family, and the communit...

Silence can feel safe, like a shield we carry to protect ourselves - but over time, silence becomes heavy. It convinces us that our pain should stay hidden, when in truth, giving words to what we’ve carried is where freedom begins. In this week’s episode of Healing Reignited, I’m unpacking what it means to heal out loud - to give your story a voice in ways that are honest, safe, and powerful. Heal...

Welcome back to another episode of Healing Reignited . Today, we’re diving into one of the hardest and most overlooked parts of the healing process - the messy middle. The messy middle is that space where the initial shock has worn off, but the hope of “feeling better” still feels far away. It’s the part of healing that feels exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes even discouraging. You might won...

Burnout doesn’t just mean you’re tired, it’s a warning sign . In this week’s episode of Healing Reignited, I’m diving into the hidden cost of carrying too much for too long and how setting boundaries can protect your energy, your relationships, and your peace. I’ll walk you through what burnout really looks like (beyond just exhaustion), the subtle signs you may be missing, and why boundaries can...

In this powerful episode of Healing Reignited , I sit down with my friend Crystal Gutierrez (an award-winning journalist turned advocate) to talk about what it really means to walk beside grieving families while protecting your own peace. Crystal spent over 15 years as a news reporter and anchor before creating  Beyond The Case , a YouTube true crime series dedicated to missing persons and the fam...

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be over this by now” or “Why am I still struggling?” - I want you to take a deep breath with me, because this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about a phrase I’ve come back to over and over again in my own journey: healing is not a timeline — it’s a lifetime. We live in a world that celebrates the bounce-back, but here’s the truth - grief,...

This episode is one I know so many of us need — whether you’re in the early stages of grief or still carrying a loss that others have forgotten. Grief is so much more than sadness. It can be quiet, confusing, heavy, and unpredictable — and it doesn’t always follow a death. I’ve walked through grief that had no funeral, no closure, and no space to be named. If you’ve ever felt that too… you’re not...

Welcome to the first episode of Healing Reignited — the podcast where we hold space for grief, talk honestly about trauma, and begin to reignite the fire within. I’m your host, Jen Rivera — a certified grief coach, investigative podcaster, survivor, and advocate who works alongside families navigating unimaginable loss and trauma. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the story behind Heali...

Welcome to Healing Reignited , a podcast designed to help you navigate life’s toughest challenges—grief, trauma, and mental wellness struggles. Hosted by Jen Rivera , a sexual assault survivor, advocate, and someone who has personally walked the path of healing , this podcast is here to inspire, educate, and equip you with the tools to reignite your inner fire . In this trailer episode, Jen introd...