Soul Stories With Jill

In this episode, Jill sits down with Dana Whitby for an honest and grounded conversation about faith, intuition, and trusting the gifts we’re given. Raised in the South and brought up in church, Jill and Dana explore how their faith backgrounds shaped them. Jill growing up Southern Baptist and Dana experiencing a less rigid, yet still faith centered upbringing. Together, they discuss curiosity, di...

In this opening episode of a new series, Jill reflects on the strong Southern women who shaped her — women rooted in faith, resilience, love, and quiet strength. From grandmothers and aunts to a young mother who returned to school to provide for her family, Jill shares how being surrounded by devoted, prayerful women laid the foundation for her life, her faith, and her curiosity. Raised in a small...

As we step into a new calendar year, there is a powerful and often overlooked window of time between January 1st and the Chinese New Year. This sacred pause invites reflection, release, and conscious intention. In today’s episode, I invite you to slow down and use this space wisely. Before rushing forward, we take time to look back, not with judgment, but with awareness. This is a moment to ask yo...

The holiday season invites us to slow down, reflect, and remember what truly matters. In this special Christmas and New Year combination episode, Jill offers a gentle reminder to return to the heart of the season connection, presence, gratitude, and compassion. Christmas can be a beautiful time filled with love, tradition, and time spent with friends and family. But it can also be a tender and cha...

Re-Release: Navigating The Holiday’s With Grace  Today’s podcast is all about navigating the holidays with grace. The holiday season often brings added stress, as our already busy schedules get even busier. It’s a time when extending grace—to others and to ourselves—is more important than ever. Grace allows us to manage the unexpected: tasks may not get done exactly when or how we want, and that’s...

In this short and uplifting episode of Soul Stories with Jill , I’m sharing a handful of simple wellness habits that can make a surprisingly big impact on your daily life. These are practices I’ve learned through massage therapy, holistic healing, and nearly two decades of working with the body — and they’re beautifully easy to start right away. I talk about why sleeping on your back can protect y...

In this episode of Soul Stories with Jill , I sit down with my friend Michelle to share the story of our unforgettable surprise trip with Pack Up + Go , the travel company that plans your entire getaway and sends you on a mystery adventure. We didn’t know where we were headed until the morning we left, and the moment we arrived, we instantly fell in love with Greenville, South Carolina . It quickl...

In this week’s episode of Soul Stories with Jill, Jill sits down with a man whose story is nothing short of miraculous. John Stewart Hill reached out through an app that matches storytellers with podcasts based on the message they want to share. He typed in his story, and Soul Stories with Jill came up as a nine out of ten match. That alone affirmed that this conversation was meant to happen. John...

In this milestone 100th episode of Soul Stories with Jill, Jill reflects on the journey she began two years ago without any idea of where it would lead. What started as a simple spark has grown into a deeply meaningful space of storytelling, connection, and service. Jill shares how creating weekly episodes not only stretched her beyond her comfort zone but also awakened a creative spark within her...

After more than seventeen years of working with people through massage and energy work, I’ve seen one common struggle come up again and again: boundaries. Boundaries in relationships, in work, in self-care, and especially during the holidays. This is the season when invitations, family gatherings, and expectations can easily pull us in a hundred directions. For many of us, that brings guilt or the...

As the year winds down, we’re invited to pause, reflect, and rest. In this episode, Jill shares reflections from her two-year podcast anniversary — what she’s learned, what she’s letting go of, and how the rhythms of nature remind us to slow down before we start again. You’ll also hear a few guided journal prompts to help you look back on your year with honesty and grace, and a closing poem on the...

In this episode of Soul Stories with Jill , I’m talking about what it really means when we say it takes a village. Because honestly, none of us do this life alone. Every dream, every idea, every little thing that comes to life happens because of the people who show up and help us make it happen. I share about my friend’s partner that helped me in all things building and creating, Steven , who has...

In this heartfelt episode of Soul Stories with Jill , Jill takes you behind the scenes of her first Wellness Farmhouse women’s retreat to Mt. LeConte, a dream seven years in the making. She shares how the vision was first written in her journal back in 2018, and how faith, timing, and trust brought it to life in the most divine way. From the first step on the trail to the moment they reached the s...

In this heartfelt episode of Soul Stories with Jill, I sit down with Vickie Brown a dear friend and former real estate colleague whose path took an inspiring turn. After starting her career helping people find homes, she found a new calling helping people find peace within themselves. We talk about her journey from real estate to nursing, and how witnessing the growing mental health crisis especia...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jill sits down with Cheryl Cooper, a digital creator and AI strategist, to explore the magic of saying yes, even at the last minute. Cheryl joined the September Goddess Retreat on a whim, not knowing what to expect, and walked away forever changed. As the only African-American woman in the group, she shares what that experience meant to her, how it felt to...

Some friendships are sparked in the most unexpected ways. For me and my dear friend Kayla Caudill, it began with a simple cold call when she stopped into my salon and spa, Delicate Balance, as a skincare rep. What started as a business interaction quickly grew into a friendship that has carried us through years of change, transitions, and new beginnings. In this conversation, Kayla, now the CEO of...

In this week’s episode of Soul Stories with Jill , I welcome a dear friend whose life and work have come beautifully full circle. We first met years ago when she took my yoga classes, later worked side-by-side as massage therapists at Blackberry Farm, and stayed connected as her journey unfolded. After seasons of adventure, including years of practicing massage & starting her sound healing jou...

In a world where every headline feels like an invitation to argue, how do we stay grounded? In this episode, I reflect on the relentless negativity—politics, masks, vaccines, and endless labels—that pulls families, friendships, and workplaces apart. I share a personal story of losing a client over a political choice, explore how constant outrage takes a toll on mental health, and invite you to con...

In this week’s episode of Soul Stories with Jill , I sit down with my dear friend Tara Ballard , a powerhouse in the world of health, fitness, and clean living. Tara and I first met back in 2018 at a retreat, and since then she has been a constant source of inspiration and wisdom in my life. Tara shares her journey of building a life rooted in wellness, from helping women over 40 reclaim their hea...

In this episode of Soul Stories with Jill , I sit down with my good friend Josh Ray to reminisce on where our friendship began—working at Blackberry Farm, a five-star Relais & Châteaux resort tucked in the Smoky Mountains. Even though there’s a wide age gap between us, Josh and I instantly connected through our shared passion for creativity, independence, and building something of our own. Our...

Have you ever felt a whisper in your heart, urging you to step into something bigger? For me, that call showed up as a mountain—literally. Planning my upcoming Mount LeConte women’s retreat has reminded me that mountains, both physical and symbolic, invite us into transformation. In this episode, I share:     •    The symbolism of mountains as teachers of perseverance, strength, and perspective   ...

This week I’m joined by my dear friend Averie to share an inside look at our upcoming Women’s Retreat this October. We’re talking about what makes this retreat so special, what each of us is offering, and why this experience is designed to bring deep healing, connection, and renewal. From Averie’s empowering approach to wellness and her “Live Revived” philosophy, to my own blend of sound healing,...

This is the second part of this two part series. What happens when the life you built with the love of your life suddenly changes? This week’s Soul Story is a powerful testimony of love, loss, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when the unimaginable happens. After 26 years of marriage, three sons, and a shared ministry journey, this guest’s life shifted dramatically when her husband, on...

What happens when the life you built with the love of your life suddenly changes? This week’s Soul Story is a powerful testimony of love, loss, and the daily strength it takes to keep going when the unimaginable happens. After 26 years of marriage, three sons, and a shared ministry journey, this guest’s life shifted dramatically when her husband and partner in ministry passed away at 51 years old....

Are you just going through the motions? Feeling disconnected from your creativity, your purpose, or even your own joy? You’re not alone and this episode is your invitation to wake up. In this powerful solo episode, Jill explores what it really means to find your purpose, why creativity is the key to reconnecting with yourself, and how numbing patterns like food, alcohol, scrolling, and overworking...