Affirm That Sh!t

Jennifer Rogers
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Get ready for Affirm That Shit, the podcast where Jennifer Rogers—sound healer, Reiki Master, and unapologetically raw host—walks you through stories of resilience and pure grit. This is where people who've been handed the worst life has to offer show up, own their struggles, and turn them into something powerful. Jennifer brings you close to the fight, reminding you that even in life’s messiest throws, somehow, you’ll thrive. So if you’re tired of the sugar-coating and ready for real, hit play and affirm that power within.

  1. Jul 15

    EP 57: The Girl Who Taught Me Not to Fear Goodbye

    Grief has a way of changing everything. The question is, what will you do with what's left? This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I sit down with Ashley Simpson, an art therapist whose journey proves that purpose often grows from life's deepest losses. During her senior year of high school, Ashley was preparing for graduation while watching her beloved stepfather battle heart disease. When he unexpectedly passed away before undergoing surgery, her world changed overnight. Instead of allowing grief to define her future, she chose to keep moving forward, trusting that even the hardest moments were shaping the woman she was becoming. Everything changed again when Ashley volunteered at an art fundraiser supporting children with pediatric cancer. While trying to protect her own heart, she met a young girl whose words would forever change the direction of her life. "Don't be scared to be my friend. If I died, I'd miss you too." In that moment, Ashley realized healing isn't about avoiding pain. It's about choosing connection anyway. That experience inspired her to become a registered art therapist, dedicating her life to helping children and families express emotions that words often cannot reach. Together, we explore how grief can become purpose, why vulnerability creates healing, and how creativity can help us process life's most difficult experiences. This conversation is about more than loss. It's about choosing love, even when there's risk. It's about discovering purpose through heartbreak. It's about believing that the people who cross our path, even briefly, can change the trajectory of our lives forever. If you've ever wondered whether your pain could become someone else's hope, this episode is for you. Connect with Ashley: https://cavettkids.org/

  2. Jul 1

    EP 56: The Hidden Truth Behind Addiction and Healing

    Addiction recovery, mental health support, and healing from trauma are not what you think. In this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Rachel Corbett, CEO of supportgroups.ai, shares how connection, resilience, and second chances can rebuild a life. This week, I sit down with Rachel Corbett, and this conversation does not whisper—it hits. Rachel is a CEO, a visionary, and a powerful voice in mental health. Before any of that, she experienced homelessness, addiction, and isolation. She knows what it feels like to be overlooked, dismissed, and written off—and she also knows what it takes to rise. In this episode, we open up the truth about loneliness, addiction, and what it really feels like to disappear in plain sight. Rachel does not just talk about healing—she lived it. She walks us through the darkness of isolation, the fight to reclaim her identity, and the moment she realized that connection is not optional—it is survival. Addiction is not the root. It is the symptom. What people truly need is not judgment, but connection. Rachel shares how she is using technology, AI, and human empathy to make mental health support accessible, immediate, and real through supportgroups.ai. This conversation goes beyond recovery. It challenges the narrative. It calls you to become the person you needed when no one showed up. Most importantly, it is a reminder: No one is too far gone. No one is hopeless. If you have ever felt alone, this episode will meet you there—and walk you out. Connect with Rachel: rachel@supportgroups.ai

  3. 11/26/2025

    EP 55: From Fear to Freedom: Saying Yes to Yourself

    On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, I’m diving into the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to transform your life — not later, not “when things calm down,” but right now. Connie, Portia, and I open up about the retreats that changed us, broke us open, rebuilt us, and handed us back to ourselves. We talk about the power of stepping into a room full of women who look like you, feel like you, and carry the same silent weight you’ve been pretending doesn’t exist. Connie shares the story of how she trusted a retreat host before even meeting her — how she scraped pennies together, made sacrifices, and bet on herself because growth demanded it. I bring the fire when I talk about hosting retreats and watching women transform right in front of my eyes. And Portia and I crack open the idea of “investment,” flipping the script from money to energy, commitment, readiness, and self-worth. This episode is for the woman who feels the pull.
The woman who knows she’s meant for more.
The woman who’s tired of waiting for the “right time.” We talk vision boards.
We talk affirmations.
We talk fear — the good kind — the kind that tells you you’re standing at the doorway to your next era. And we end with the hardest question of all:
Are you ready to stop being the version of you that’s exhausted, overwhelmed, and hiding… and finally become who you were always meant to be? If you’ve been craving sisterhood, healing, breakthroughs, or your “I’m done shrinking” moment — this episode will hit you right in the gut in the best possible way. Reserve your spot today: https://www.sacredyutoricollective.com/

  4. 11/19/2025

    EP 54: Why Scars Make You Stronger, Not Broken

    This episode of Affirm That Sh!t — Somehow I Thrived is not just a message — it’s a mirror, a megaphone, and a war cry. I’m diving into the truth about scars — the visible ones that stretch across our skin and the invisible ones that sit quietly under our smiles. We spend so much time hiding them, minimizing them, apologizing for them, when in reality, our scars are the most honest proof that we are fighters, rebuilders, and soul-level survivors. I ask one question that could flip your world inside out:
If your scars could speak, what would they say? Mine would scream: I didn’t break. I became stronger.
Yours might whisper: I survived the version of me who didn’t know how powerful I was going to become. We talk about letting go of old identities, releasing outdated emotional armor, grieving the versions of ourselves that didn’t make it to today, and honoring the woman or man who rose from the ashes. Scars do not make you damaged.
They make you certified, initiated, reborn, and dangerously wise. This episode is your reminder:
You are not what hurt you.
You are what healed.
And your story deserves oxygen. Ready to release shame around your scars? Book a session with me: https://ukiyowellness.com/

  5. 11/12/2025

    EP 53: Surviving Assault and Finding Strength Through Science

    This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I sat down with David Schneer, a man whose story redefines what it means to have a backbone—literally and figuratively. On Christmas Eve 2015, David was attacked by a relative in an alcohol-fueled rage, leaving him with a cracked spine and five surgeries ahead of him. For the next eight years, his life became a battleground between pain and perseverance. But instead of letting it destroy him, David found purpose. Through faith, forgiveness, and an iron will, he turned his recovery into a roadmap for resilience. Drawing on his background in theology and over 40 years in qualitative research, David wrote Backbone—a book that fuses human emotion, behavioral science, and the courage to rebuild after chaos. His groundbreaking work combines AI and nonverbal intelligence to study how people communicate through emotion, microexpressions, and truth beneath the surface. In this conversation, David and I dive deep into the art of healing—body, mind, and spirit. We talk about karma, grace, and why forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s freedom. David shares how every scar became a signal to move forward and how he found strength not in revenge, but in surrender. If you’ve ever felt broken, overlooked, or underestimated, this episode will remind you—your pain doesn’t define you. Your comeback does. Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schneer1merrillresearch/

  6. 11/05/2025

    EP 52: Healing the Invisible Wounds: A Journey to Visibility

    This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I’m sitting across from a woman whose story hits like a storm and heals like sunlight. Gayle Petrillo’s life began with fire—literally. As a toddler, a coffee burn accident left her with 40% of her body burned and a lifetime of scars, both visible and unseen. For decades, she hid in plain sight—working in healthcare, caring for others, and convincing herself that staying invisible was safer than being seen. But the truth? Hiding was the real wound. At 69, Gayle finally stepped out of the shadows. After meeting Jean, the founder of Beads of Courage, she wrote her first book, Becoming Visible, during the pandemic. In it, she unravels years of shame, fear, and silence—transforming them into strength, grace, and purpose. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to reclaim your story. We dig into affirmations about resilience, self-worth, and showing up for yourself—no matter how long it takes. Gayle shares her daily reflection practice, her journey to self-acceptance, and the power of vulnerability as a tool for healing. She’s living proof that you’re never too old, too scarred, or too scared to begin again. Connect with Gayle: https://www.firstimpressions1.com/

  7. 10/27/2025

    EP 51: What I’ve Learned from 50 Guests Who Changed My Life

    This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I’m celebrating something powerful—50 episodes. Fifty stories of grit, truth, and transformation that have cracked hearts open and changed lives, including mine. When I started this podcast, it wasn’t about the numbers. It was about connection. It all began inside my women’s group, Parea Maraki, where I started writing affirmations for women who were trying to find their voice again. Before long, people from all walks of life—including men—started asking me for affirmations that fit their stories. Then came the reels. The views climbed. The messages poured in. And I asked myself—how many more people can I reach? How many more can I help remember their worth? For years, I’ve used the word “SHIT” as an acronym—because no matter what we’ve walked through, we still rise from it. We still find our way through the darkness. And that’s what every episode of this show stands for: your story matters, your healing matters, and your truth matters. So here’s my invitation to you: if you’ve got a story burning inside you, ask yourself—are you ready to share it?

  8. 10/22/2025

    EP 50: Why It’s Never Too Late to Chase Your Dreams

    This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I’m joined by the unstoppable Bobby Mendez. Born into the strict rules of a Mennonite community, Bobby grew up in a world where beauty, fashion, and self-expression were forbidden. But she had other plans. From styling her sheep “Glitz and Glamour” as a girl to becoming the proud owner of The Glamour Room, Bobby fought her way into a life she once only dreamed about. Her story is a battle cry for every woman told to stay small. At 40, she walked onto the pageant stage—and walked off crowned Miss Queen of the World 2025. That crown wasn’t just for her. It was for every woman who’s ever been told she can’t. Along the way, Bobby built a thriving salon, survived the chaos of COVID-19, and launched nonprofits like Operation Dignity and Money Mindset—programs dedicated to empowering the homeless and educating young people about financial freedom. We talk about resilience, the cost of freedom, and the divine purpose that comes with embracing your gifts. Bobby’s not just a pageant queen. She’s a changemaker, a mother, a dreamer, and a fierce reminder that it’s never too late to choose yourself. If you’ve ever been stuck in the cage of other people’s expectations, this episode will set your soul on fire. Connect with Bobbi: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.queenoftheworld2025/

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Get ready for Affirm That Shit, the podcast where Jennifer Rogers—sound healer, Reiki Master, and unapologetically raw host—walks you through stories of resilience and pure grit. This is where people who've been handed the worst life has to offer show up, own their struggles, and turn them into something powerful. Jennifer brings you close to the fight, reminding you that even in life’s messiest throws, somehow, you’ll thrive. So if you’re tired of the sugar-coating and ready for real, hit play and affirm that power within.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Rogers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jennifer Rogers
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    Affirm That Sh!t