Resilient with Jessica Boarman

What did you think of this episode? What if grief isn't something you "get over" but something you learn to carry differently? In this heartfelt conversation, Jessica sits down with grief coach, speaker, nonprofit founder, and author Kate Doerge to discuss her new book, Reimagining Grief , and the profound losses that shaped her mission. After losing both of her parents and later he...

What did you think of this episode? If you’ve ever reached for your phone or something sweet just to take the edge off a hard day…this conversation will feel very familiar.  In this episode, I’m sitting down with Wendy Speake to talk about the habits we lean on when life feels heavy and what it looks like to gently step away from them so we can reconnect with God in a deeper, more honest way. Wend...

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, we’re taking the pressure off journaling and getting back to what it actually is—a simple, honest way to process what you’re carrying. If your thoughts feel loud, tangled, or overwhelming, journaling can help create clarity by getting them out of your head and onto paper. We talk about what’s really happening in your brain when you write—how put...

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between practical optimism and toxic positivity—two things that sound similar but feel very different in real life. One tells you to ignore what’s hard. The other makes space for it. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by phrases like “just stay positive” or “everything happens for a reason,” this conversation will likel...

What did you think of this episode? If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own head with spiraling thoughts, quiet insecurities, or that constant pressure to hold everything together, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.  In this episode, Jessica sits down with Erica Ligenza Gwynn, author of That's Just Not True, to talk about the subtle lies so many of us carry…the ones that sound conv...

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I’m talking about something we all do—avoiding the very things we know could move us forward. Whether it’s writing, working out, or starting something new, the hesitation usually isn’t about time or ability…it’s fear. Fear of not being good enough, of being seen, or of failing. I share how this has played out in my own life—from starting a blog...

What did you think of this episode? There are seasons in life where everything feels heavier than usual. And in those seasons, the message we often hear is to push harder…get more disciplined…fix everything. But what if that’s not what you actually need? In this episode, I’m sharing a different approach—one that has helped me move through heavy seasons without burning out: soft systems. ✨ In this...

What did you think of this episode? This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide loss. Please take care while listening and feel free to pause or skip this episode if this topic feels too heavy for you right now. ________________________________________________________ ‼️ A Small Favor  Jessica is currently pitching her upcoming grief book to traditional publishers. One thing publishers...

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I share the story of my dad and the quiet, steady faith he lived out through a life marked by hardship and loss. From losing his leg at a young age, to later losing his son and my mom, my dad knew what it meant to walk through seasons that felt deeply unfair. And yet, through it all, he remained faithful. His life has always reminded me of the B...

What did you think of this episode? In this episode, Jessica shares the story of losing her mom after a lung cancer diagnosis in 2013. She reflects on the early days after the diagnosis, the way fear showed up as a need for control, and the quiet grief that began long before her mom was gone. Jessica talks honestly about caregiving, anticipatory grief, and what it’s like to lose the person you tal...

What did you think of this episode? In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman, I begin sharing my grief story; not all at once, and not in full detail, but by slowly introducing the losses that have shaped my life over time. Loss didn’t arrive for me in a single moment. It came in chapters. From my first experience with death as a teenager, to losing my granddad, to the devastating loss of...

What did you think of this episode? In this opening episode, Jessica returns after an unexpected pause to  acknowledge a truth many of us know too well: sometimes life shifts, and nothing feels the same afterward. This episode is for the listener whose world feels different than it used to after loss, grief, diagnosis, change, or an ending they didn’t see coming. When the world keeps moving but yo...

What did you think of this episode? As a listener, you get 25% off the JB Journaling Decks with code: RESILIENT Have you ever had something good happen that felt too perfectly timed to be just a coincidence? That’s serendipity—the unexpected gift that shows up when we least expect it, often changing the course of our lives in ways big or small. In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman we...

What did you think of this episode? PODCAST EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% off JB Journaling Decks - click here! Have you ever felt the sting of being left out—the ache in your chest when you realize you weren’t invited, included, or even noticed?  In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman, we unpack the universal experience of belonging and what happens when we find ourselves on the outside look...

What did you think of this episode? Have you ever caught yourself nodding along in a conversation, secretly hoping no one asks you to explain what was just said? Same.  In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman , we’re talking about one of the most practical and eye-opening tools I’ve come across for learning anything with more clarity and confidence: the Feynman Technique. Named after Nob...

What did you think of this episode? What do you do when the life you’re living doesn’t quite match the one you dreamed of? In today’s episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman , we’re talking to the woman who’s quietly holding it all together—the mom, the dreamer, the business owner, the faith-filled leader who’s doing her best… but still wondering, “Wasn’t it supposed to look different than this?...

What did you think of this episode? Do you ever feel the pressure to respond, explain, or defend yourself in every situation? In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman , we explore the hidden strength in staying silent...and why not responding might just be your most powerful move. Inspired by the phrase “let the pitch go by,” Jessica shares vulnerable reflections and four transformational...

What did you think of this episode? What do you do when life brings you to your knees—and nothing makes sense anymore? In this tender and deeply moving episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman , grief educator and speaker JoBeth Polley joins us to share her story of walking through unimaginable loss…infertility, adoption heartbreak, and the devastating death of her husband and how, through it all...

What did you think of this episode? You’ve heard it before—“comparison is the thief of joy.” But is that always true? In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman , we dig into the psychology behind comparison and how it quietly steals our peace. From social media spirals to invisible scorecards, Jessica unpacks why we compare ourselves, how it impacts our self-worth, and what we can do to st...

What did you think of this episode? Have you ever felt like you missed your moment? Like you’re too far behind to begin again—or that maybe your season has already passed? If so, today’s episode is for you. Jessica sits down with Rebecca George—host of the Radical Radiance® podcast, speaker, and author of the new book You’re Not Too Late —for a powerful conversation about hope, timing, and the sac...

What did you think of this episode? Feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes the first step to clearing your mind is clearing a closet. In this episode, Jessica shares how a simple act of spring cleaning turned into a powerful reset...and how small shifts in your physical space can create big changes in your mental and emotional well-being. You'll walk away with practical tips and simple questions to h...

What did you think of this episode? In this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with wellness writer, Pilates instructor, and former actress Tamara Newell to talk about healing our relationships with our bodies and ourselves. Tamara shares her deeply personal journey through an eating disorder, the toll of diet culture, and what it took to move from control to compassion. Together, they unpack wha...

What did you think of this episode? You’ve probably heard the parable of the two wolves — one representing fear, anger, and shame, the other hope, love, and truth. But what if you’ve been feeding the wrong one without even realizing it? In this solo episode, Jessica invites you to slow down, reflect deeply, and listen with your heart. Through her signature mix of vulnerability and wisdom, Jessica...

What did you think of this episode? Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share how this podcast—Resilient—came to be. From starting a simple blog to writing a book, and now stepping behind the mic, I walk you through the unexpected and often uncomfortable path that led me here. I didn’t feel ready. I did it...

What did you think of this episode? In this tender episode of Resilient , we’re creating space for the silent kind of grief—the kind that shows up on Mother’s Day when your mom was your best friend and now she’s gone. If you’ve ever felt the ache behind the smile, the longing to text her something funny, or the heartbreak of not hearing her voice, you’re not alone. Jessica opens up about her own j...