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
S2 E14: HEARTBROKEN AND BETRAYED YET AGAIN: Julie's Latest Court Update 05.01.2026 50:27
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. In this podcast, Julie talks vaguely about the latest court update and the infuriating unfairness about it all. We talk about the frustrations with money and the challenges of a single mom trying to do it all alone. Support the show
S2 E13: END OF THE YEAR: Feeling loved, loss, and the memory of a miscarriage 29.12.2025 54:51
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Starting with a focus on goals, Julie prompts a discussion that covers a variety of topics ranging from lowering expectations to taking time to be still and looking for Jesus along the way. Somehow they find themselves wading in the familiar but vulnerable waters of Carley’s miscarriage experience and the...
S2 E12: TIS’ THE SEASON: Puppies, Projects and Giving it to Jesus 22.12.2025 50:52
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Some fun news! Julie has new puppies up for grabs right in the middle of the Christmas busy season and she and Carley discuss what it means to “give it to Jesus” and how that’s easier said than done. Support the show
S2 E11: WHY I STAY: When You Feel Betrayed by Church Leaders 15.12.2025 53:18
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. My goodness, when you're not believed by the men you respect and love, and when you've experienced betrayal, deceit and degradation, it's hard to trust anyone anymore or have the courage to speak up. Church leaders are human. And sometimes they get it wrong. 1974 Elder Benson talk: https...
S2 E10: DIVORCE DECREE: When Law Interferes with Religion 08.12.2025 43:51
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Lots of emotions come up when we discuss how the Church stays out of legal stuff, but the courts 100% get involved in church stuff. There is so much anger, resentment, betrayal and pain, but how does one grapple with this when you know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true? Support the show
S2 E9: A BROKEN SEALING: The Aftermath When a Spouse Leaves 01.12.2025 52:24
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Sign the form for FIRST DIBS ON THE GRITTY MAMAS FIRST EDITION HAT! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_aCxLdd_Qxmda6uY0tWHZjOEl57i2S8eiDQmFGDWInfzIUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100634865782320029201 Can she make up for what he let go of? Is she still sealed on the records of the church and in...
S2, E8: WHY SO MANY KIDS? The BIG Family Jewels 24.11.2025 49:18
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. It's challenging for mothers to know when to be done having kids. It's a huge burden! Today we talk about why it is that Julie had so many kids, and why she felt she should keep going. Carley, on the other hand, had four kids very spread apart. Listen in and see if you can relate! Support th...
S2, E7: SATURDAY FROM HELL: Why I Called the Cops 17.11.2025 50:46
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Listen in to hear the dramatic events of a Saturday from the depths of hell! You cannot make this crap up. Single mom gettin' hit hard from both sides and an arrest made! Will it be the end of the neighbor's constant harassment? Or the beginning of a new chapter for those rascals?! Support t...
S2, E6: IT WAS ALL A SHOW: I Don't Know What to Believe Anymore 10.11.2025 34:49
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Was it real? Or was it just the performance of a lifetime? In this episode Julie tries to come to terms with the fact that maybe this was just his longest gig yet. After questioning her own personal inspiration, her ability to receive revelation, and just being able to trust her own everyday decisions,...
S2, E5: MORE RED FLAGS: Our First Dance and a Deceptive proposal 03.11.2025 39:37
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Can you spot the red flags? 🚩 Listen in, and tell us if you catch them. From wearing his sweat on the dance floor, to a performative proposal, Julie looks back on what were huge signs in the beginning that she realized a little too late. Oh well. If you have stories about missed red flags in a relati...
S2, E4: A FEW RED FLAGS: You Don't Know What You Don't Know 27.10.2025 24:25
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Listen in as we talk about the red flags I didn't see, and how culture shapes so many parts of us. And of course, if the buns are planned. Support the show
S2, EP 3: THE COST OF QUIET: Why Women Don't Speak Up 21.10.2025 22:14
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Even when there is no gag order, people don't speak up for so many reasons. Fear of retaliation, fear of violence, fear of rejection, and it goes on and on. Do you need help? Schedule a consult with Dana Tingey TODAY. https://www.highgrounddivorces.com/ Support the show
S2, E2: WHEN SILENCE ISN'T GOLDEN: GAG Order Explained 13.10.2025 44:43
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Hallelujah for Julie’s gag order being lifted! We now get to sit down and discuss what it feels like when your first amendment rights seem to vanish overnight. Support the show
S2, E1: MY TURN TO SPEAK: Let The Tell All Begin 06.10.2025 20:48
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Julie is back! Come meet her cohost, witness the miraculous new studio, and hear about Julie’s brother’s contribution to University of Utah football (it’s not what you think). Today marks the beginning of a new journey—one of understanding, learning and hopefully, healing. Support the show
Episode 24: From Trash to Triumph: A Mom's Story of Having a Trans Child in Utah 16.10.2024 48:17
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Talking to Candice Bithell was eye opening. She helped me see things in a new light and different perspective. As an infant, she was thrown in the trash when she was 2 days old, and later grew up in an abusive home. After overcoming her own trials and meeting and marrying her husband, she had to learn to...
Episode 23: IT WASN'T MY BABY 15.07.2024 37:16
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. I have so much respect for Megan Phillips. After learning that her younger sister was born without a uterus, she knew she would have a baby for her. After having 4 of her own, including twins, she became the surrogate for her sister and delivered a healthy baby boy. She discusses her journey of loneliness...
Episode 22: WHAT'S YOUR POWER PHRASE? -JEFF MEYER 10.07.2024 39:05
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. I am so excited to get Jeff on the rotation! He has trained thousands of athletes, CEO's, doctors, and MAMAS! He is a global mental coach and teaches me about the importance of having a Power Phrase. He also explains that if we get comfortable in the struggle, it will benefit us and make us grow. He...
Episode 21: THE LUCKIEST MAN ON EARTH: LIVING WITH ALS 06.06.2024 50:52
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. https://thompsontough.org/ IG: @erikthompsontough First of all, I'm SO SORRY about the sound. I forgot my mic and he was soft spoken so I apologize. But it was truly awe-inspiring to be in the presence of Erik Thompson and his wife, Skye. It was a different approach, but I wanted to hear about Erik...
Episode 20: MY DAD DIED ON EVEREST, HIS BODY IS STILL THERE. 22.05.2024 51:54
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. I think it's fitting that TODAY, marks the 5th anniversary of Don Cash's death on Mount Everest. This episode speaks for itself. Don Cash had no regrets. He held nothing back and literally lived life to its fullest. His daughter Brandi talks about his courage and how he became a better Dad the...
Episode 19: INJURIES AND AN UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY PLAYING PRO SOCCER 12.04.2024 43:26
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Michele Vas-Conselos, otherwise known as "Murph," was the star player in high school and landed a spot on her dream college, BYU. She suffered a torn ACL and wondered if her spot on the team would be jeopardized. When she joined the NWSL and began her professional career, she was injured yet AGA...
Episode 18: Everyday with Joy | Her Life will Never be the Same. 01.04.2024 50:58
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Joy Davis talks about how her husband knew they would always have a child with disabilities. After Emery was progressing as a toddler, she suffered a stroke in surgery and was never the same. She no longer has the ability to talk, feed herself, walk, or perform regular everyday activities like other young...
Episode 17: AFTER FINISHING HER SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAM, I WASHED HER FEET 25.03.2024 1:15:34
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Dr. Julie Valentine is a forensic nurse and mother to 8 children. I was seriously not worthy to be in her presence! She mothered 8 children, and got a PHD with a 2 year old in tow, and thanks to her efforts, the largest state database on sexual assault cases exists in the United States. But it's alwa...
Episode 16: I LOST 3 BROTHERS AND MY DAD IN 3 YEARS 18.03.2024 43:28
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. I am not sure if I know of someone else who has lost as many loved ones as Kim, in such a short amount of time. After losing her brother in law tragically in a race, she lost two brothers to addiction as well as her Dad shortly after. She has managed to find the joy through it all. While immersing herself...
Episode 15: YOUNG MOM SUFFERS STROKE DURING SURGERY AND THEY DIDN'T TELL HER 07.03.2024 42:42
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Des has suffered from seizures for many years and has had 3 brain surgeries to try to curb them. During her last surgery, she suffered a stroke but was not informed by her surgeons until after she fell out of bed in the recovery room without any knowledge that her legs didn't work. She lost function...
Episode 14: I TURNED TO NINJA TRAINING AFTER MY SON DIED FROM SYMPATHETIC STORMING 04.03.2024 1:15:34
Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you. Jenedy Paige is an accomplished oil painter, and competitive Ninja Warrior. After reviving her son from drowning in a pool, he suffered sympathetic storming and passed away. Jenedy then trained to be on the hit TV show "American Ninja Warrior" where she has competed on 4 seasons now. She now coa...
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