This week, Jess is digging into the lore. She gets real about how personal memories shape who we are—especially when it comes to motherhood and healing deep emotional wounds. Jess shares a story about her son that haunted her for years, a time when depression had her drowning in shame and self-doubt. It wasn’t pretty. But through therapy, self-reflection, and an unexpected reality check from her own kid, she found a way to break free from that weight.

This is a raw, unfiltered look at how our connections with others can heal us in ways we never see coming. So, grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s unpack those defining moments together.

Chapters

00:04 - Intro

12:35 - Facing the Past: A Journey Through Therapy

15:39 - Healing and Memory

28:58 - Emerging from Darkness: A Journey of Transformation

31:47 - Finding Hope in Unexpected Places

About Jess

Jess is a storyteller and seeker of meaningful connections in Texas by way of Baton Rouge, LA. Geaux Tigers! With a passion for humor and authenticity, she explores life’s complexities and embraces each experience with wild grace. You can find Jess rearranging her room for the third time this month, designing the perfect outfit for an upcoming rodeo, or hugging a friend for way too long! She has been married to her Texas farmer for eight years and the two have blended a beautiful crew of five children, ages 12-19. You can hear all about their marriage and world over at their joint podcast, Moving On Again.

Together the duo has set out to get ALL of the goodie from this life they have graciously been given! Deeper connections with themselves and others, an even stronger family, a bulletproof marriage, and a life you have to recover from in the end! Giddy up!

Connect

Website: https://jessrushnorman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_rush_norman/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessrushnorman?lang=en

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