Resilient with Jessica Boarman

Jessica Boarman
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This is a space where we dive deep into the human experience—exploring perfectionism, emotional resilience, grief, and what it means to make space for healing, growth, and intentional living. Each episode invites you into honest, meaningful conversations about embracing vulnerability, releasing pressure, and learning to show up fully—even when life feels uncertain. You’re not alone—and there’s strength in choosing to live a little softer.

  1. 3D AGO

    41. The Day Everything Changed: Remembering Justin

    What did you think of this episode? This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide loss. Please take care while listening and feel free to pause or skip this episode if this topic feels too heavy for you right now. ________________________________________________________ ‼️ A Small Favor  Jessica is currently pitching her upcoming grief book to traditional publishers. One thing publishers closely look at when considering a project is the size of an author’s email list. If this podcast has meant something to you, joining Jessica’s Book Release Updates Email List is one of the most powerful ways you can support this work and help this message reach more grieving hearts. Join the email list here:  👉 https://jessicaboarman.myflodesk.com/bookpreorder Your simple click truly helps more than you know. _______________________________________________________ In today’s episode, Jessica shares one of the most personal parts of her story. On September 27, 2004, Jessica’s family received the kind of phone call that divides life into before and after. Her youngest brother, Justin, had died by suicide at just seventeen years old. For many years, this was a story she shared only in pieces. Today, she gently walks listeners through that day and the grief that followed not to dwell in the pain, but to remind anyone walking through loss that they are not alone. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone who has lost a sibling, a child, or someone they love to suicide. Jessica speaks honestly about the complicated emotions that often follow this kind of loss. If you are carrying grief today, this episode is a reminder that your pain matters, your story matters, and you do not have to walk through it alone. If This Episode Brought Up Hard Feelings Grief can feel incredibly isolating, especially after suicide loss. If this episode stirred something in your heart, please remember you do not have to carry it alone. Support is available: 📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)  Call or text 988 for confidential support. You can also reach out to a trusted friend, counselor, pastor, or grief support group OR JESSICA! Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    16 min

  2. JAN 27

    40. What My Dad Taught Me About Faith When Life Isn’t Fair

    What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I share the story of my dad and the quiet, steady faith he lived out through a life marked by hardship and loss. From losing his leg at a young age, to later losing his son and my mom, my dad knew what it meant to walk through seasons that felt deeply unfair. And yet, through it all, he remained faithful. His life has always reminded me of the Book of Job…a story of suffering, honesty, and faith that stays even when answers don’t come. We’ll talk about his legacy, the lessons he taught me in his final days, and what it looks like to choose goodness and faithfulness even in the middle of pain. If you’re walking through grief or loss, I created a Bible study called Held Through the Hurt to walk with you.  You can find the link to download here 👉🏼https://jessicaboarman.myflodesk.com/biblestudy Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    15 min

  3. JAN 20

    39. What I Wish I’d Known Before Losing My Mom

    What did you think of this episode? In this episode, Jessica shares the story of losing her mom after a lung cancer diagnosis in 2013. She reflects on the early days after the diagnosis, the way fear showed up as a need for control, and the quiet grief that began long before her mom was gone. Jessica talks honestly about caregiving, anticipatory grief, and what it’s like to lose the person you talked to every single day. This episode isn’t about doing grief “right.” It’s about what it looks like to love someone the best you can when you don’t yet know what you’ll wish you had done differently. If you’ve lost a parent, are caring for someone who’s sick, or are carrying regret alongside grief, this conversation is for you. Resources & Links Download the free Held Through the Hurt Bible study: click here. If this episode resonated consider sharing it with someone who may be walking through loss or loving someone who is sick. Sometimes knowing you’re not alone makes all the difference. Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    23 min

  4. JAN 13

    38. My Story of Loss

    What did you think of this episode? In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman, I begin sharing my grief story; not all at once, and not in full detail, but by slowly introducing the losses that have shaped my life over time. Loss didn’t arrive for me in a single moment. It came in chapters. From my first experience with death as a teenager, to losing my granddad, to the devastating loss of my youngest brother Justin to suicide, and later walking through the illnesses and deaths of both of my parents.  This episode is an overview and the start of a series. I don’t dive deeply into each loss just yet, but instead create space to name them, honor them, and reflect on how grief accumulates and changes us over time. If you’ve ever felt confused by your grief, unsure how to carry it while the world keeps moving, or hesitant to share your story because parts of it feel sacred or tender—this episode is for you. My hope is simple: that you feel less alone as you listen. ➡️ Download your free grief bible study here: Held Through the Hurt Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    16 min

  5. JAN 6

    37. When Your World Has Shifted

    What did you think of this episode? In this opening episode, Jessica returns after an unexpected pause to  acknowledge a truth many of us know too well: sometimes life shifts, and nothing feels the same afterward. This episode is for the listener whose world feels different than it used to after loss, grief, diagnosis, change, or an ending they didn’t see coming. When the world keeps moving but your life feels knocked off its axis, it can be disorienting, lonely, and hard to put into words. Through personal reflection, Scripture, and honest conversation, Jessica names what it’s like to live in the “after” when you’re learning how to exist in a life that no longer looks or feels familiar. This isn’t an episode about fixing grief or finding quick answers. It’s an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember you don’t have to figure out this season alone. ➡️ Download your free grief bible study here: Held Through the Hurt Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    13 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    36. The Gift of Serendipity

    What did you think of this episode? As a listener, you get 25% off the JB Journaling Decks with code: RESILIENT Have you ever had something good happen that felt too perfectly timed to be just a coincidence? That’s serendipity—the unexpected gift that shows up when we least expect it, often changing the course of our lives in ways big or small. In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman we unpack how we can invite more serendipity into our everyday lives. From saying “yes” more often, to stepping outside our comfort zones, to noticing the small nudges that lead to big opportunities. But this conversation isn’t just about receiving serendipity—it’s about creating it for others too. You’ll hear how something as simple as an introduction or an encouraging word can become a turning point in someone else’s story. If you’ve had one of those “I didn’t see that coming, but I’m so glad it did” moments, Jessica would love to hear your story. Share it with her so we can celebrate the gift of serendipity together. Join the waitlist for something exciting rolling out soon! Click here! Explore the full collection of resources from Jessica at jessicaboarman.com/resources  Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    14 min

  7. 08/26/2025

    35. On Belonging and Being Left Out

    What did you think of this episode? PODCAST EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% off JB Journaling Decks - click here! Have you ever felt the sting of being left out—the ache in your chest when you realize you weren’t invited, included, or even noticed?  In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman, we unpack the universal experience of belonging and what happens when we find ourselves on the outside looking in.  From childhood playground memories to the silent exclusions of adulthood, Jessica explores why being left out hurts so deeply and how we can choose to respond differently. She shares a powerful story about her daughter’s small act of kindness that transformed someone’s day and reminds us that noticing others has the power to change us too.  Whether you’ve felt the ache of exclusion or realized you’ve unintentionally left someone out, this conversation is an invitation to soften your circles, widen your welcome, and create space for connection. Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    10 min

  8. 08/19/2025

    34. Simplify to Learn: What the Feynman Technique Can Teach Us About True Understanding

    What did you think of this episode? Have you ever caught yourself nodding along in a conversation, secretly hoping no one asks you to explain what was just said? Same.  In this episode of Resilient with Jessica Boarman, we’re talking about one of the most practical and eye-opening tools I’ve come across for learning anything with more clarity and confidence: the Feynman Technique. Named after Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, this method isn’t about sounding smart—it’s about truly understanding something in a way that sticks. And you know I’m all about things that help us slow down, think deeper, and live more intentionally. Together, we’ll walk through the four steps of this powerful technique and explore how it can be used not just to learn new concepts—but to make sense of Scripture, process your story, and grow in self-awareness. If you're looking to stop memorizing and start understanding—this one’s for you. Take my free quiz: https:/jessicaboarman.com/quiz Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Connect with Jessica Boarman: Website: www.jessicaboarman.com Instagram: @Jessica.Boarman JB Journaling Decks Exclusive 25% Discount Code: RESILIENT Do you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here! Support the Podcast: If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

    10 min
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This is a space where we dive deep into the human experience—exploring perfectionism, emotional resilience, grief, and what it means to make space for healing, growth, and intentional living. Each episode invites you into honest, meaningful conversations about embracing vulnerability, releasing pressure, and learning to show up fully—even when life feels uncertain. You’re not alone—and there’s strength in choosing to live a little softer.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Boarman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Resilient with Jessica Boarman
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