Bittersweet Epiphanies

In this episode we discuss the physical healing of back pain with Foundation Training Instructor, Josh Brigham. Foundation Training's  intention is to alleviate back pain by teaching your body to fight back against compression and stress. Josh shares his story of how he turned his own pain into a passion to help others. 

Peter McRae is a business coach, father and man committed to making a difference with his life. This personal and intimate interview covers a wide range of topics and experiences of a “regular guy” on a spiritual path. 

Ed Gash has experienced so much grief that he has turned his pain into his purpose and now guides clients through their own grief journey as a Grief Guardian. Ed shares with us his experience on how grief can be so painful, yet so beautiful and spiritual. Ed uses labyrinths (in nature and on paper) to help his clients let go and learn their own purpose within the journey of grief.For more information on Ed, or to book a session or a "grief walk" please visit www.emgmourningpath.carrd.co

Nami Nesterowicz is a channeler, intuitive, and painter who has a gift of communicating with angels. Nami and Jennifer have a conversation around how angels work, "who" they are and how tapping into their energy can benefit our human lives.  For a one on one healing session with Nami please visit: angelsbysunami.com or message @angelsbynami on instagram.

Oliver Leek is reviewing restaurants and eating with honesty and his next "flavorite" spot is Romeo's Vegan Burgers. Vegan burgers, chili cheese fries, ranch dressing and an orange soda!  Romeo's Vegan Burgers is a plant-based restaurant that outsources plant-based products provided by Beyond Meats and Impossible Foods. They provide a hamburger that even non vegans can enjoy. If you live in Charlotte, or are visiting, and haven't been now is the time to try this "looks the same at the website" food!For more information visit: romeosveganburgers.com

Autumn Austin is a Reiki master, Sound Healer, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Miracle Minded Coach.  She shares her wisdom on what these titles entail and how they can apply to healing and spirituality.  She explains how important the elements are in playing a role in shamanism, how sound can be a vital tool in the healing process, and where Reiki fits in to the journey of healing. For more information on Autumn, visit: www.sacredbeingness.com

Scott Swimmer is the founder of the non profit, Drums for Cures. He shares is journey of how his love of drumming combined with having a child survive cancer was a catalyst for him to create the opportunity to host Drumstrong events and help others who are effected by cancer all around the world.For more information please visit:https://drumstrong.org.

Jessica Mangum is a seasoned mystic, medium, healer and mentor.  She heals past wounds opening up to a brighter future. Jessica offers Jennifer a live channeling and tarot card reading that connects with her deceased grandfather and dives deep into ancestral healing.  Jessica guides and supports other healers and intuitives in identifying and strengthening their gifts, fulfilling their soul's purpose, and catapulting their Higher Self in connection with the Divine Source to the next level of awareness.  She's a healers' healer.For more info on Jessica, please visit: www.jessicamangum.com

Rod Honeycutt shares his story of a near death experience and how it was a catalyst for his spiritual path and stepping into being a harbinger to those around him. Rod and Jennifer talk about the afterlife, past lives, free will, karma, neutrality and universal love. If you have any questions for Rod about his NDE email: rod@rodhoneycutt.com

Marina Polo is a spiritual catalyst that specializes in leading healing breath work and kundalini classes.  Her classes open the mind, expand your consciousness and heal the body.  Marina shares her story of how the pandemic ended her dream acting career but sparked her spiritual journey and awakened her gifts that she now shares with her clients. For more information visit: http://marina-polo.com/.

Linda Backes is a Mystical Mentor who counsels clients into mastering their gifts. Her life threatening illness was a catalyst for her spiritual journey and teachings.  Linda talks about opening up to the quantum realms, other dimensions, Reiki,  and masculine and feminine energies.If you resonate with the idea of higher realms and quantum realities, Linda channels a live offering of a Light Language Activation.Linda will offer a complimentary 20 minute consult for anyone who needs assistance in processing the Light Activation channeled in this podcast. Contact Linda at 704-280-1010 or email, LindaBackes.com. To find out more please visit: https://lindabackes.com

 Katie  Tyndall is a family based treatment coach for adolescents with eating disorders. Katie and Jennifer talk about suffering, the human conditioning to it, and how it is viewed through religion and spirituality.

In this short episode Jennifer shares a story about how her past few months have been compared to "being in the birth canal" by her healer.  If you are feeling stuck or in an uncomfortable transition in life, this episode may help you cultivate some grace for yourself and your journey.

Edwin Gil is a Colombian immigrant who's tragic loss brought him to Charlotte, NC where he found art and yoga to help him deal with immense grief and begin his healing process. Edwin is now an international artist transforming lives and inspiring people through his art.

Amy Gray Cunningham shares her story about how after the sudden loss of her husband she expanded her medium skills and is now able to communicate with him from the other side. She shares her views of his explanation of the after life and they continue too learn from each other everyday.  Amy is also an akashic records reader and she explains what that is and how it can help your life. Instagram: AmyGrayCunninghamFacebook: AmyGrayCunninghamYouTube:  AmyGrayCunninghamTikTok: @AmyGrayCunninghamWebsite: ButterflyKissesPodcast

Andy Dooley is a breakthrough coach and law of attraction expert. He joins us from Boulder, Colorado and uplifts the conversation with topics of self awareness, emotional  empowerment, moving into the 5th dimension and how spirituality serves the collective. Follow @andydooley on TikTok, @andydooley_storymanifesting on Instagram, or visit www.andydooley.com.

Robbie Shaw, of the "Champagne Problems" podcast, shares his story of how tapping into a spiritual practice helped him with his alcohol addiction recovery and connection to a higher power.  Tune in to this lighthearted conversation about podcasts, spirits, and spirituality.

Katy Knowles is a 25-year-old fitness instructor living in Charlotte, NC who shares her story about waking up to doing internal healing and spiritual work. This conversation is great for anyone on their spiritual path OR that may be curious about what "doing the work" even means.

Rafael Rodriguez is a Venezuelan immigrant who has raised a family,  created a fulfilling prosperous business and has a part of the growth of the latin community in Charlotte, NC.  Rafael talks about tuning in to the inner self and finding courage to make challenging choices that effect everyone in his life.

Ellie Morgan is a full-time professional singer/songwriter based out of Charlotte, NC.  The conversation is fueled by her love of music, creativity, following her purpose, and passion for spirituality. 

Christine Lang is a medical intuitive, author, and Jennifer's energy healing teacher.    Her work helps shed light, and heal, the emotional component behind chronic, physical symptoms. Her work has helped many clients align to their path for almost 3 decades. She does two live readings to callers and touches on topics such as karma, past lives, ancestral lines, and why accessing your higher self is imperative to a healthy, fulfilling, enriched life.

Jennifer turns the tables and is interviewed by a friend and fan, Todd Chitester. He asks questions that he, and potentially listeners, may want to know about Jennifer's personal side, the podcast, energy,  and common healing terms she uses.

Connection and community is what make the world go round and Julie Hurley is living proof of that as the owner of The Beauty Boost Charlotte. The Beauty Boost is a community for women to feel empowered, healthy, and beautiful. Julie and Jennifer sit down and talk about their ever burning desire to empower and inspire others. Julie is in corporate America by day but loves to use this outlet to support, uplift and collaborate with the Charlotte community. Men, don't worry, there are co ed events as well :). Follow on Instagram @the beautyboost_charlotte.

Stuart Watson is a retired investigative reporter news anchor who used sobriety as a catalyst to begin his healing and spiritual journey.  The conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and some of Stuart's personal challenges. Stuart is the host of the Manlistening podcast based around being present and really listening to woman.

Fellow podcasters, Jorge Medina and Nelsa Webber, come to hang out at the JJP and talk about relationships, dating, energy, healing and starting a podcast.  Their podcast, Relationship Cycle with Jorge and Nelsa, is based on real talk with expert guests to help you navigate relationships in our modern-day world. Lot of laughs, wisdom and "real talk" fill this one-hour episode.

Omari Wilkerson is a full-time singer in Charlotte, NC. We talk about his love of singing, the Charlotte music scene, and how music brings him closer to a higher power.  

Kayla Maynarich stops by The JJP and talks about navigating single parenting, dating, and maintaining her sense of purpose and identity through it all.  Her story is empowering, courageous and she always remembers to laugh.

 Tracy Sanchez shares her journey of following her destiny and tapping into her gifts as a stylist and an owner of 2 lifestyle stores centered around sustainability in Charlotte, NC.  She talks fashion, purpose and aligning with your authentic self to curate your style in the best possible way!

Oliver reveiws the Cajun Queen!

Happy Fat Tuesday! Jennifer sits down with Tim Freer, a managing partner of one of Charlotte's iconic, landmark restaurants, The Cajun Queen.  The "Queen", proudly serving Charlotte since 1985, is known for its rich, flavorful, authentic Cajun cuisine. Every day is Mardi Gras with a great bar and the best live jazz in town. Tim talks about what life is like having a family, raising kids, and personal struggles, all while being in the grind of running a restaurant for over 2 decades. He shares his experience on how his work feels like, and is family, the jazz scene in Charlotte and of course, talks food!

Victoria Martinez and Jennifer have a conversation about how to take yoga off the mat and apply it into your everyday life, and dating. Tune in to hear ancient wisdom from thousands of years ago but with a modern twist! Victoria leads yoga teacher trainings through her yoga school, Chakra Flow University, and is an Ayurvedic Health Coach. 

In this episode, Lindsay Janneck and Chris Angelino, two single people living in Charlotte, talk about dating, healing from relationships and how all relationships are really about the relationship you have to yourself!

Raquel Avilez is a Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor.  Her wise perspectives of these ancient practices, and sister science of yoga, give way to more intentional living.  She sheds light on how we are all connected and to honor relationships with things such as: our bodies, food, nature, the collective, and spirituality. If you'd like to know your specific body constitution, please visit: Dosha Quiz | Discover Your Ayurvedic Body Type | Banyan Botanicals to find your dosha before tuning in. To book a private Ayurveda session, visit @raviles01 on Instagram for more info.

Chris "Bizzy" Bryant is a lover of life, a musician and lives the polyamorous lifestyle. He shares his story of being raised Jehovah's Witness and how he transitioned into a nontraditional way of living.  Bizzy describes what being involved in the polyamorous community is all about- "loving without boundaries."

Enjoy this hour as Jennifer and Amy Langdon discuss being an empath, the service industry, music and family. Have you ever wondered if you are an empath?  Tune in as these two sisters discuss tools, methods and the funny side of being an empath.

Welcome to the 3rd bonus episode of Oliver Eats. Nine-year-old Oliver Leek gives Akahana Charlotte a rave review on the "O Meter" scale (a scale of 1 -10). Tune into to hear about this mouthwatering asian food located in Plaza  Midwood.

This is episode is about finding the courage to make choices in life according to what feels right. It's about tapping into masculine energy of decisiveness and then surrendering to the outcome.  Jen Haire shares how she made a life changing decision to follow her joy and is not looking back.

Emily Serenius, an intuitive Human Design reader, talks about the history of Human Design, the 5 energy types, and how learning more about this modality can be a road map on how to live fully and enrich your life. To find your individual chart visit: My Human Design before tuning in. To book a session with Emily visit: https://danachildsintuitive.com/project/emily-serenius/ 

Welcome to the 2nd bonus episode of Oliver Eats where Oliver Leek reviews his favorite brunch restaurant, Zada Janes. Located in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood, Zada Janes has top notch flavors, a "colorful vibe", and receives a 9 out of 10 on the O Meter!

Steven Grant is a coach, Zen teacher and techie by day, who leads men's groups to help men cultivate self-awareness, overcome obstacles and step into their authentic masculinity. He brings about opportunity to tap into a deeper meaning of life by exploring beliefs, emotions, aligning with purpose, along with integrating spiritual depth.You can find Steven's meet up group at https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-lcjxunlf/.For any questions or coaching inquiries please go to Steven Grant | Steven Grant - Zen Teacher and Coach.

Dana Childs is an intuitive, energy healer, author and educator.  Dana is one of Jennifer's biggest teachers and shares stories and knowledge on topics such as mediumship, ghosts, dating, chakras and a collective reading for the week ahead.

Tom Greis is a Villanova Hall of Famer, empath, and meditator.  He shares his story of what life is like from the 'View from 7'2."

Rebecca Holt shares her story, and healing journey, from the immense grief and tragic loss of her son, Charlie.  Rebecca is the founder of Charlie's Heart Foundation.

Welcome to the first bonus episode of Oliver Eats! Oliver Leek is a 9-year-old lover of all things FOOD.   After a brief introduction, Oliver reviews one of his favorite restaurants, Hawthorne's New York Pizza on 7th Street in Charlotte, NC. Stay tuned for more bonus episodes with Oliver "reviewing restaurants and eating with honesty."

Stacey, a  registered dietitian, discusses eating disorders, body image, intuitive eating and healing the relationship with food and your body.

Stephy shares her experience with becoming part of a blended family and her passion with empowering people through sexuality, pole dancing and make up.

Jeremy courageously shares his experience with child abuse and how he is moving through his healing  journey of  sexual trauma and inspiring other survivors to do the same.

Irene King is a Collaborative  Divorce lawyer, meditator, and empath who shares her experience with helping people navigate through difficult times as well as sharing her personal story of her own parents divorce.  

Bryant shares her experience with secondary infertility and how her journey of pain, growth, and surrender help her tap into her own inner healer.

Welcome to the Bittersweet Epiphanies podcast! Tune in to conversations that are sharing lightbulb moments. Lighting up the truth that you are meant to see! Learn about healing, spirituality and energy, ... all with a light heart and lots of laughs.