EMPOWERED WITH JOJO

The Cost of Loving Too Hard: My Truth, My Trauma, and the Way Out "I fell in love so deeply that I gave someone my entire soul, only for that person to turn around and dismantle my life." After a period of silence, JoJo Chanel Horn returns to the microphone for her most vulnerable episode to date. In this raw, 2-hour deep dive, JoJo pulls back the curtain on why the show has been behind, revealing...

If the room is dark, it’s because you haven't turned your light on yet." Merry Christmas, family! In this heart-centered, two-hour holiday special of Empowered with JoJo, we are clearing away the holiday noise to focus on the three things that truly matter: God, Gratitude, and Grace. Join your host, JoJo Chanel Horn, for an intentional "fireside chat" for the soul. Pulling from her expertise as a...

I crawled out from under the truck, on fire, to see absolute destruction and a life-saving snowbank..." What do you do when the ground beneath you literally turns into a 3,000-gallon fireball? On this high-octane episode of Empowered with JoJo, host JoJo Horn sits down with the ultimate "Born Survivor," Shaun Free. In 2018, Shaun’s life changed in a blinding flash. An industrial propane explosion...

What happens when a "life sentence" isn't served in a cell, but inside your own home? On this powerful episode of Empowered with JoJo, host JoJo Horn sits down with best-selling author and survivor Caty to pull back the curtain on a staggering 33-year narcissistic marriage. For over three decades, Caty lived through the subtle, calculated dismantling of her reality. Today, she’s sharing the "recei...

Host Jojo Horn sits down with Nick Pagan (Autisticpod) to dive deep into a difficult but crucial topic: depression. Nick bravely shares his personal struggles as an autistic individual navigating serious mental health challenges. This episode offers empathy, insights, and a powerful message of hope for anyone feeling lost or alone.

Hey, family! I know it's been a minute since I've been on here, and I'm getting real about why the show took a pause—I was focused on building the foundation right! Today, I'm flying solo to tackle the core decision we all face: Authenticity vs. Approval. Y'all know my story: I spent years performing, hiding my scars, and chasing validation—and it left me exhausted and trapped. In this raw, deep-d...

Can humor save your life? Today, Jojo sits down with the incredible Frank King, 13-time TEDx Speaker and "The Mental Health Comedian," who transformed his lifelong struggle with chronic suicidality and depression into a mission of hope and healing. Frank shares the practical tools he uses to cope with dark moments, why humor is a powerful act of self-empowerment, and how we can all use laughter to...

Host Jojo takes listeners on an intimate and motivational journey, tackling the universal experience of overcoming life's major challenges—from systemic struggles to personal battles with addiction or identity. This hour-long episode introduces the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) and challenges the greatest enemy of resilience: shame. Jojo shares the emotional details of his own pivotal mom...

Join host JoJo Chanel Horn, a resilient transgender woman who has overcome major adversity, for a sneak peek at the podcast that celebrates strength, resilience, and authentic conversation. Empowered with JoJo is the safe space you’ve been looking for. Every week, we feature compelling guests, from celebrities to everyday heroes, who share their raw, honest stories of triumph. We tackle challengin...