This is Real Life with Jenn Blossom

CRPS; Living with Chronic Pain

Former Special Education teacher, Kaeli Reed, shares a look in to her journey with the chronic pain disorder, CRPS, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. Kaeli has used this pain as inspiration to fuel her passion for helping and encouraging others to use the power of their thoughts to influence their healing. 

Sexual Abuse and Personality Disorders

Linda Hartson is a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist and Clinical Art Therapist also specializes in EMDR and is a LMFT. She guest lectures at Pepperdine University in the area of understanding and healing simple and complex trauma in addition to teaching about the neurobiology of trauma and effective protocols for healing.

Not only is Linda a wealth of knowledge on the subject of trauma, but has also been the victim of trauma as well. She shares her story of pain and recovery from sexual assault and an abusive childhood, the loss of a spouse and becoming a single mother. 

Addiction and Recovery

Emily is a loving mother of 2 girls, devoted wife and amazing friend walking through her journey of recovery. She bravely shares her experience of using drugs and alcohol to numb the pain of the past and what brought her to the end of her rope. She explains why she got sober and how different her life is now. The hope and candid experience she shares is a gift to all who listen. 

Trauma 101

Today I sit down and chat about how the body stores trauma. I explain things I have learned in my journey to healing and why talking about it is so important. I share books I have read and how active, intentional recovery is the way to a full life. 

Parenting in COVID-19

This podcast is in two parts.

Part 1 with Dr. Melissa King, Infectious Disease, and mother of 3.

Part 2 with Dr. Heather Maguire, Parenting through COVID-19

Motherhood and Cancer

DNA and Life Altering Results

Today I sit down with Melody Wilson. Her entire life's narrative changed the minute she took a gifted DNA test and found out the father she grew up with, was actually NOT her biological father. She tells the story of finding out and pursuing a relationship with the man who genetically bonded them. She currently works for International Justice Mission, the worlds leading anti-trafficking organization and loves a good dinner party. Enjoy! 

Eating Disorders and Body Image

On this episode I sit down with Stephanie Mack, author and creator of Momentary Insanity blog. She openly shares her personal struggles with body image and an eating disorder. She explains how she realized her health was in danger and how becoming pregnant was another hurdle she had to overcome in her journey to love her body. 

Introduction; Season 1

Today I introduce myself and the show's concept. Enjoy!