Hard Knocks Podcast
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsSharing stories of how we overcome the unexpected struggles in life. My mission is to talk about the "hush, hush" topics - things like divorce, addiction, abuse, infertility, marital affairs, single parenting, etc. Everyone deserves the chance to tell their story - here is their opportunity.
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Episode 39: Tasia Duncan - Loss of Her Baby Girl
August 24, 2019 13:30 - 36 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode, I chat with Tasia about the loss of her sweet baby girl, Holland. She had Trisomy 18 and lived only a couple days. Tasia also talks about the loss of her grandpa, whom she was very close to. This is an episode where you'll definitely need tissues. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own sto...
Episode 38: Bailee Morrell - Not Knowing Her Father Until She was 5, Back and Forth Between Homes, Young Marriage
August 22, 2019 13:30 - 21 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with my sister-in-law, Bailee. We talk about how she didn't know who her dad was until she was about 4 or 5 and what led to her meeting him. We also talk about how she was constantly in between houses growing up, as well as her young marriage right out of High School. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast...
Episode 37: Carly Jones - Toxic Relationship with a Narcissist
August 19, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with one of my sweet friends, Carly. We talk about how she grew up having divorced parents with siblings of all different ages. We get into her College experience and how she met her daughter's father, which turned out to be a very toxic, horrible relationship. Carly was literally scared for her life at some times during this relationship. Luckily, she was able to leave before she was seriously hurt and is now a single mom. For full show notes and links to every...
Episode 36: Teisha Curtis - Abandonment, Drug Addiction, High School Dropout and Mental Health
August 15, 2019 13:30 - 41 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Teisha about her hard childhood, her drug addiction that began at age 12, dropping out of High School so she could help take care of her younger siblings, bad relationship with her mom and then having kids of her own, one of which has been sick and no one knows what is wrong with her. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page F...
Episode 35: Jesenia @pmddwarriors - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
August 12, 2019 13:30 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, I chat with Jesenia of @pmddwarriors on Instagram. She gives some insight on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD. This has to do with a woman's menstrual cycle. "In short terms, it's PMS on steriods." This episode was really insightful for me. I'd never heard of PMDD before. It is interesting and could be the answer for many women that struggle more than normal when it comes to your menstrual cycle. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in ...
Episode 34: Jesika Morrell - Depression & Anxiety and a Nearly Fatal UTV Accident
August 10, 2019 13:30 - 23 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode I chat with my little sister about how her parent's decisions when she was little shaped how she is today, as well as her own struggles with depression and anxiety and a nearly fatal UTV accident. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod...
Episode 33: Christine Pinder - A Mother's View of Her Child's Attempted Suicide
August 08, 2019 13:30 - 49 minutes - 50 MBIf you have a young child in your life at all, whether it be your own child, a friend's child, your grandchild, a niece or nephew, etc. you NEED to listen to this episode! In this episode, I chat with the sweetest lady! I met Christine through her bakery in town, Sugar Bean Bakery. Unfortunately, it has since closed, but she still makes goodies from home! Lucky for us residents of Sevier County. ;) Christine shares a very powerful story! This is one EVERY SINGLE PERSON needs to hear. She s...
Episode 32: Kourtney Campos - Poor Decisions, Being Bullied and Toxic Relationship
August 05, 2019 14:24 - 21 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, I chat with one of my best childhood friends, Kourtney. She talks about growing up in an LDS community and how she made choices that go against those beliefs, which in turn led her to being bullied and in some toxic relationships. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, plea...
Episode 31: Jourdan Watts - Ask Me Anything!
August 01, 2019 13:30 - 42 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this solo episode with me, Jourdan, your host, I answer questions that you amazing supporters asked me on Instagram! Topics include being a working mom and the struggles that come along with that, my tattoos, podcast talk and my two sweet kids' birth stories. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story...
Episode 29: Amy Collom - Loss of Father as a Teenager and its Lasting Effects
July 27, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with my friend Amy about the loss of her father when she was just barely 13 years old. Amy tells all about how she felt at the time, after and how she feels to this day. She shares about her anxiety and depression, as well as the struggles being home-schooled has also made her face. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/h...
Episode 28: Karyssa Stock - Growing up in a Broken Home, Drug Addiction, Foster Care and Postpartum Depression
July 25, 2019 13:30 - 38 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, my friend Karyssa and I talk about what it was like for her to grow up in a broken home. As the oldest, she had to take care of all her younger siblings because her dad was a drug addict and her mom struggled with some things, as well. We talk about how she fostered her youngest brother, during the midst of her postpartum depression from baby #2. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagra...
Episode 27: Justice Jacobs - Sexual and Physical Abuse as a Child
July 22, 2019 13:30 - 42 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with Justice about the physical and then sexual abuse she endured by her step-dad. Justice tells how they got out of the situation and the repercussions of not getting help when she needed it. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardk...
Episode 26: Janessa Farrer - Chatting with an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) aka Therapist
July 18, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBI am so excited for you guys to hear this episode! I was pumped when Janessa reached out to me and said she was willing to share her experience as a therapist, as well as coping skills and strategies for so many situations in life. Janessa also shared about her own loss and what grief was like for her. This is one to take notes on! For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like ...
Episode 25: Janie Lundgreen - Being Single in Your Mid 20s
July 15, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn this episode, my friend Janie and I chat about what it's like to grow up in Utah and not be married by your mid 20s. The reason I felt like this was an important topic is because it is not uncommon by any means for people to be married right out of High School and have all their kids by the time they're 25. I know in other states and cultures, this is weird.. Why would you get married at 18/19? You haven't even lived yet, etc. This is just how our culture and society is. So Janie at 25, l...
Episode 24: Sharde Parker - Sexual Abuse as a Child by Step-Dad
July 13, 2019 13:30 - 30 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, I chat with Sharde about the sexual abuse she endured by her step-dad. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rating and subscribing ...
Episode 23: Amanda Mogan - Growing up with Grandpa, Cancer and Her Caregiver Story
July 11, 2019 13:30 - 45 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with my friend Amanda about how she grew up with her grandpa and then when she went off to College, how he started to get sick. We talked about the shocking way they learned he had cancer and how she was his caregiver until he passed. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to ...
Episode 22: Shilo Madsen - Young Marriage and Divorce, Loss of Her Baby and Best Friend
July 08, 2019 13:30 - 26 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, my friend Shilo and I chat about her marriage that happened right out of High School and shortly followed in divorce, as well as the loss of her precious son, Brink, and then one of her best friends. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardk...
Episode 21: Josie Moosman - Child of an Affair, Abusive Relationship, Loss of Bonus Mom and Sister, Single Motherhood & Coming Out on Top
July 04, 2019 13:30 - 56 minutes - 59.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with my sweet friend Josie about what it was like to be a child of an affair - when she found out, how she felt and when she met her other family. We also talked about her being in an abusive relationship with a drug user, which led her to single motherhood. She also talked about losing her bonus mom and older sister and all about making something of yourself through all the hardships. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please vi...
Episode 20: Jourdan Watts - Part 3, Catching You up to Today
July 01, 2019 13:30 - 44 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, I give a "quick" run down bringing you up to speed on where I am today. My part 1 is episode 1. My part 2 is episode 12. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notification...
Episode 19: Dakota Tobler - Young Mom of 3 with PPD (Postpartum Depression) and Her Suicide Story
June 27, 2019 13:30 - 48 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with one of my funniest friends ever, Dakota. We chat about how she is a young mom of three littles, 6 and under. Her experience with PPD (postpartum depression) which actually led to a diagnosis of RDD (recurrent depressive disorder) and from there, led to an attempted suicide. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardk...
Episode 18: Katie Taylor - Loss and How She Copes
June 25, 2019 13:30 - 40 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with one of my best friends in the entire world about all the loss she has suffered. She shares a little bit about each one and then how she copes with it all, as well as what you can do for and say to someone that has lost a loved one. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to sh...
Episode 16: Jenessa Ogden, part 2 - A Marital Affair and How to Make Your Marriage Work After
June 20, 2019 13:30 - 54 minutes - 59 MBIn this episode, Jenessa and I talk about what led to her having an affair and how she and her husband have made their marriage work since then. It's a very powerful episode. This is something no one talks about openly and I am VERY proud of her for doing this. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to s...
Episode 15: Jenessa Ogden, Part 1 - Being Adopted, Pregnant in High School, Placing for Adoption and Meeting Her Birth Parents
June 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBIn this episode, I chat with my friend Jenessa about what it was like to be adopted (you'll get my reference here when you listen) and how she felt when people found out. As well as her being pregnant at 15, a Sophomore in High School, and her decision to place her baby for adoption, which then led to her meeting her birth parents! For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the ...
Episode 17: Samie Sorensen - Pregnant at 15, Single Motherhood, Dating as a Single Mom
June 13, 2019 13:30 - 33 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, Samie and I talked about what it was like to be pregnant at 15, then transitioning into a single mom still in High School. She shares what it was like to date as a single mom with a little boy that always came with on dates, then eventually meeting her husband when her son was four or five and how her husband ended up adopting her son. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknoc...
Episode 13: Lee Beechboard - SPS (Single Parent Survivalist)
June 11, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Lee, who is a self-proclaimed SPS (single parent survivalist). I actually love this term! In her email to me, she said that she has been a mom and dad to her daughter for a really long time. This episode really dives in to what it's like being a single mom for pretty much your child's whole life. Lee shares the challenges and sacrifices it takes to be a single parent. Now that her daughter is grown, Lee moved in with her and has a more minimal living approach. Th...
Episode 7: Shannell Stewart - Domestic Violence, Divorce, Placing for Adoption
June 06, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss her marriage that was filled with domestic violence, her leaving her marriage and going back, getting pregnant, single motherhood, getting pregnant and placing the baby up for adoption in 2017 and again in 2019, divorce and how her life is now and the things she's learned along the way. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.c...
Episode 12: Jourdan Watts - Some Things I Left Out in My 0-18 Years
June 04, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 45.3 MBThis episode was really hard for me to listen to again after I recorded to edit and type these show notes. Going into it, I didn't think I was going to cry, but talking about things really brought up past feelings and hurt, so I did cry like a little baby. Sorry for that. :) In this episode, I just talked about some things that I missed in my first episode. Listening again, I still left out a ton and maybe will have to do another one later to talk about some things I remembered while listeni...
Episode 11: Carrie Crane - Abusive Childhood, Pregnant 3 Times in High School, Adoption, Divorce and Making Something of Yourself
May 30, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode, Carrie and I talked about lots of intense things. We started out talking about the abuse she suffered as a child, then went into her getting pregnant and being in foster care, then getting pregnant again and giving the baby up for adoption, then pregnant again for the third time and getting married. We talked about her first two divorces and meeting her second child that she placed, as well as her going to nursing school and becoming an RN by the age of 22. This is a great e...
Episode 10: Janaya Jessalyn - Sexual Abuse as a Child by a Babysitter
May 28, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, I talked to Janaya about how she was sexually abused at six years old by a male babysitter. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really love for you to sign up for email notifications on the website, as well as rati...
Episode 9: Nicole Beutler - Nine Years of Infertility, Miracle Baby and Secondary Infertility
May 23, 2019 14:00 - 56 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with my cousin Nicole. We talked about how she met her husband, when she realized that they didn't have any kids and what they ended up doing about it. Over the first 9 years of their marriage, they saw 4 different doctors before they went to a fertility clinic, which had them pregnant within the first 6 months. Nicole shares her miracle baby story and the heartache she feels not being able to get pregnant again. For full show notes and links to everything reference...
Episode 8: Vicki Averett - Ectopic Pregnancy, Overcoming a Drug Addiction, Divorce, Dating, Raising a Blended Family with 6 Kids
May 21, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBI had the honor of sitting down with my beautiful aunt Vicki to share her powerful story about how it's never too late. It's never too late to start over. It's never too late to try again. She shared how she wanted to be a mom so badly and ended up having an ectopic pregnancy. She did end up having two darling little baby girls after that. We talked a lot about her overcoming her drug addiction and eventually, that led to the divorce of her daughters dad and then to her getting remarried and...
Episode 6: Shailee Garnier - Loss of a Brother and Ways to Deal with Grief
May 16, 2019 14:00 - 56 minutes - 59.1 MBShailee and I discuss the loss of her 18 year old brother. Hunter died in a motocross accident. Shailee shares plenty of great tips and ways to deal with grief that have worked for her. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM or email (hardknockspod@gmail). I would really lo...
Episode 5: JaKale Park - Dealing with Depression and Anxiety, as well as a Child with Anxiety
May 14, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIn this episode, JaKale and I discuss her everyday life dealing with depression and anxiety. She shares her struggles and things that work for her. Her 6 year old son also struggles with anxiety and has been diagnosed with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder). JaKale shares how that affects him and what she does to help him overcome. For full show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the...
Episode 4: Carissa Makinen - Dealing with Two Miscarriages and Making a Marriage Strong
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode, Carissa and I talk about her two miscarriages and her journey with that. We also talk about things you can do to make your marriage strong. Listen on to hear the great advice and heartfelt story that Carissa has to share. For show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If you have your own story to share, please send me a DM o...
Episode 3: Casey Hudgens - Talking about Her Sister's Death, Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Dating as a Single Mom and Putting Your Kids First
May 07, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB*Please note: there are two F bombs dropped in this episode. In this episode, Casey and I talk about what led to her divorce, what every day life is like as a single mom, trying to date and dealing with her son's allergies. Listen on to hear the great stories and advice that Casey has to share. For show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast ...
Episode 2: Emilie Farrer - Living with Type 1 Diabetes and Being a Single Mom
May 02, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, I sit with Emilie Farrer and she goes on to tell me the shocking situation that led to her being a single mom. She learned at 15 years old that she had Type 1 Diabetes. Listen on to hear the great advice and heartfelt story that Emilie has to share. Have your tissues handy. For show notes and links to everything referenced in this episode, please visit www.ourhardknocks.com. Follow on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast Like the Facebook page FB.com/hardknockspocast If yo...
Episode 1: Jourdan Watts - Early Life and What Lead to Her Being a Single Mom
May 01, 2019 15:40 - 38 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, you will hear from the host, Jourdan Watts. She talks a little bit about how she grew up. Her parents divorced when she was a baby. Her dad got custody of her and then married a 16 year old girl. That 16 year old girl raised Jourdan and has the title of "bonus-mom" throughout the show to avoid confusion between her and Jourdan's bio mom. Jourdan's mom got into some trouble with drugs when Jourdan was in 5th grade. That turned Jourdan's world upside down. Also, Jourdan had ...
Intro to Hard Knocks Podcast
April 30, 2019 21:52 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this intro, you will find out what Hard Knocks is all about. My mission is to give others a voice. I want people to know they are not alone. Help is out there. People are going through hard things every single day and it is totally possible to get through it. Visit www.ourhardknocks.com and follow us on Instagram @hardknocks.podcast. Show notes: https://ourhardknocks.com/2019/05/01/the-podcast-is-live/.