Gritty Mamas and More
The Julie Jeppson Podcast
Welcome to the JULIE JEPPSON podcast. So glad you're here. After a heartbreaking loss in the summer of 2022, my 8 kids and I are picking up the pieces of our former lives and moving forward. In this podcast, I interview Gritty Mamas from all over who have pushed, pulled, endured, persisted, insisted, and MOMINATED some pretty impossible burdens. These women are survivors and their stories deserve to be heard. My hope is that you can hear their stories and walk away inspired and uplifted by their capacity to KEEP GOING, no matter what. Because you can too. There's also hidden gems within this p...
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
I WASN’T SENT TO FAIL | HOW FAR I’VE COME 06.07.2026 43:34
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. It’s been interesting to read back on my journal to see the deep dark place I was in a year ago this month. And as difficult as it’s been, I’ve been able to see how far I’ve come. And how far I have to go. But I’m putting the reps in and I don’t give up. God did not send me to fail. Support the show
MEDIATE 'N' WAIT: Not the Power Couple You Hoped For. 29.06.2026 1:20:02
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. The dreaded mediation has come and gone, but is it resolved and over? 4 years later and the litigation continues. But hopefully coming to an end sooner than later. We talk about expectations placed on women, frustrations with the inequality in the justice system, and digging out of the rubble when it s...
DIVORCE UPDATE & RECAP | 4th and Final Mediation 22.06.2026 1:12:06
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Dreading upcoming mediation but Julie has nothing to lose going in and she talks about why. Also a recap on the off the record event at Sundara held earlier, and can we just say Legos? Support the show
WE ARE RAW DOGGIN' THIS: Rectal Strep, Tampering, and the Kindness of Strangers 15.06.2026 1:16:55
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. We're back in the closet baby. So many things to talk about and not enough time to do it. But it's real and raw and from the heart. We talk about the neighbor tampering with an engine, more court updates, and the generosity of strangers. It's a good one! Support the show
HOW DO YOU KNOW ITS ABUSE? | Experts Explain Power, Control and Red Flags 08.06.2026 1:25:38
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. e had our favorite guests on the podcast again to talk about abuse, the power and control wheel, red flags and intimate partner violence. Leah Moses and Dana Tingey are experts in domestic abuse and gave anecdotal evidence of how it is hidden in plain sight. If you need help, click the resources below. D...
THE “STALKER” | It’s Official but Does it Even Matter? 01.06.2026 1:15:22
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Today we get into the nitty gritty of the stalker next door. And no matter how much evidence we have, or times he’s been arrested, or orders the police have to put him in jail, he always walks out the same day every time. It’s hard for find the justice in all of it, and wonder if any of it even matters?...
The Cold Hard Truth: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 25.05.2026 1:16:09
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. I have been wanting to do this for a long time, and I suspect there will be many more opportunities. I know people have questions. I want to answer them! This is not to punish, "disparage" or "paint anyone in a bad light." It's matter of fact. It's the truth. It's wh...
OM'S MOM: Homicide Survivor Leading a Crusade 18.05.2026 1:34:47
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. It was our pleasure to have Dana Tingey and Leah Moses on the podcast sharing their experience, knowledge and expertise about domestic abuse and the laws they are helping to pass to protect children. Specifically Om's Law. It's been 3 years since Om died, and Leah expresses both the failures an...
I CAN'T KEEP LIVING LIKE THIS: So I Created the GRITLOCK 12.05.2026 1:17:00
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. https://grittymamas.circle.so/checkout/gritlock-founding In this episode, we talk honestly about the weight of raising 8 kids, surviving family court, trying to build something meaningful while barely staying afloat, and the reality that Julie's life has become unsustainable doing it alone. But this...
NO WONDER SHE'S PRE-DIABETIC | Psych Evals and the Stress of Trial 04.05.2026 1:19:58
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Good thing Sundara Medical was able to provide Julie with some information about her health. With psych evals, and stress from a lengthy trial, it affected her health in a negative way. We also talk about the upcoming event May 9th for women affected by family court and domestic abuse. Check out the lin...
FEELING ANGRY TODAY | Yes, We're Judging. 20.04.2026 1:11:12
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. We were feeling a little spicy in this episode, and tired of the comments about judging. We're supposed to judge righteously! Julie talks about the endless overwhelm during the marriage while the petitioner was always away. Most recently during a big general church event which brought up some roug...
S2 E28 | A LITTLE BIT OF JESUS: 5 Nice Things 13.04.2026 1:12:16
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. A little update on the crazy neighbor, and some insight on the reality of relationships and a tip on what works. Carley talks about something that worked for her marriage, and Julie talks about what didn't. And it SUCKS! Support the show
S2 E27 | GOOD THINGS COME FROM DISCARD: Paying it Forward 06.04.2026 1:17:12
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. This podcast took quite a few unexpected turns, but that's how we roll, and it makes for some great conversations. From stalking injections, to sleep paralysis, demons in the night, sourdough, and the intimacy, or lack thereof...sigh....It's a good one. Support the show
S2 E26 | NEIGHBOR FROM HELL: Civil Stalking Injunction 30.03.2026 1:15:53
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Well, we hope you enjoy this podcast because it was a freaking traumatizing experience to say the least. This guy is a loose cannon and we thought the timing was perfect to help other women know what they can do to obtain a civil stalking injuction/protective order if they need one too. Don't wait!...
S2 E25 | Whitney White Opening the Door, Looking Forward 23.03.2026 47:23
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Whitney is a freaking rockstar. She tells the story of getting out of the closet she was trapped in, becoming an emancipated minor and making something of herself at such a young age. Chipping away at all the dirt and muck thrown at her little by little. She’s the epitome of a gritty mama! https://sundar...
S2 E24: GRITTY WHITTY PT 2: Locked in a Closet 16.03.2026 43:55
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Listen in as we talk to Whitney, who we now call Gritty Whitty, about her upbringing and what shaped her into the person she is today. We talk about some difficult moments in her youth, like when she was locked in a closet for days and became an emancipated minor at the age of 16. And somehow, she low-k...
S2 E23: NEW STUDIO, WHO DIS?: Building From the Ground Up 09.03.2026 1:18:59
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Can you believe the AUDIO!? Oh my gosh, this is a HUGE shoutout to our new sponsor/partner/friend SUNDARA MEDICAL. Please join us as we welcome the CEO and brand new gritty mama, Whitney White, as we jump right in to how she built Sundara from the ground up despite huge obstacles and struggle. https:/...
S2 E22: MEETING DANA PT 2: Before You Leave the Relationship 02.03.2026 1:16:14
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. If you've ever wondered if you're trapped in an abusive relationship, but don't know for sure, this podcast is for you. Dana breaks down what to do before you leave, and how to know if you should leave to begin with. The link to the Power and Control Wheel: https://www.thehotline.org/ident...
S2 E21: MEETING DANA PT 1: Fighting For the 2% 23.02.2026 1:11:46
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. We are so happy to have our first guest, Dana Tingey on the podcast. As a domestic violence national expert, she is well versed in abuse, and coercive control and works alongside your lawyer to help you escape safely. To. learn more about her, here is her website: https://www.highgrounddivorces.com Sup...
S2 E20: LATEST HEARING: Dire Circumstances, Catfish Allegations and a NO SHOW 16.02.2026 51:37
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Another hearing, and another no show. Listen in to hear about the latest allegations of catfishing, a lot more wasted money, and confusing conclusions. Will this ever end? Lawyer: Steve Christensen- 801-870-0070 DV expert: Dana Tingey- 253-951-7656 www.highgroundivorces.com FLOSS COTTON CANDY: https://ww...
S2 E19: ALWAYS A FALLOUT: A Baptism, an Ordination and an Apology 08.02.2026 1:02:05
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Today we talk about the super awkward baptism, an even more uncomfortable ordination, and we end with an unexpected apology. But it's not what you think. Support the show
S2 E18: UPDATES AND FAQ'S: Is Julie Dating? 02.02.2026 1:04:41
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. This week we start tackling a few frequently asked questions, while also updating you on the never ending misery that is family court. Support the show
S2 E17: NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: Making Peace with Quiet Dignity 26.01.2026 1:00:49
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Is there a difference in being a peacemaker vs. a peacekeeper? Is there a difference between being nice vs. being kind? Has culture improved in the way we look at these things? Let's talk about it. Support the show
S2 E16: FIGHTING THE UNFAIRNESS: It's Not Dirty, it's Just Laundry 19.01.2026 54:36
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Things are falling apart, but Julie is still standing. We are talking about the latest series of unfortunate events, what's got Julie fired up and the purpose behind the fight. Her struggle is real, and unfortunately many of you can relate. Support the show
S2 E15: MISERABLE MEDIATION: A Long and Expensive Ride 12.01.2026 43:35
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Today we talk about some of Julie’s experiences in mediation, how easy it is to gaslight yourself, and the need for a support system. Julie and Carley remind us that even gritty mamas need empathetic friends and some time sitting in the mud. Support the show
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