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. 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/

    25 min

  2. 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/

    13 min

  3. 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/

    28 min

  4. 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/

    24 min

  5. 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?

    5 min

  6. 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/

    25 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    EP 49: How Karena Transformed Loss Into Power Through Witchcraft

    This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I’m joined by Karena, a woman who turned grief into grit and silence into spellwork. After her mother’s death, Karena embraced the word “witch”—a word society has long used to shame powerful women—and made it her own. From starting The Witches Inn to launching her program From B*tch to Witch, she’s building spaces where women can reclaim their bodies, their magic, and their voices. We talk about grief, anger, and the historical persecution of women who dared to lead—and how those same wounds show up today as labels like “too much” or “bitch.” Karena opens up about her first childhood encounter with a Ouija board, the chaos that followed, and how those early brushes with the unseen set her on a lifelong path of spiritual reclamation. Her story is raw, real, and relentless. It’s about turning pain into power and fear into fuel. If you’ve ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on your soul, this episode will show you what happens when you throw off the shackles and rise. Connect with Karena: https://www.thewitchsinn.com/

    25 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    EP 48: The Day She Died Twice—And Chose to Live

    This week on Affirm That Sh!t, I talk with Elaine Lindsay—a woman who has walked through hell and lived to set the damn place on fire. At 20, she survived a horrific car accident that cost her half her leg, her baby, and years of reconstructive surgeries. As if that wasn’t enough, she later endured a nightmare series of medical procedures that left her clinically dead twice, battling sepsis, collapsed lungs, hepatitis C, and a lifetime of complications. But Elaine didn’t just survive—she transformed. With scars inside and out, she clawed her way through body shame, addiction, suicidal ideation, and grief after losing her sister and father. She chose to keep fighting, to keep laughing, and to turn her story into fuel for others. Now, through her podcast Suicide Zen Forgiveness, Elaine gives voice to stories of suicide loss, resilience, and radical compassion. In this raw conversation, she strips down the truth about survival: it’s messy, it’s brutal, and it’s also breathtakingly beautiful when you choose to keep living. If you’ve ever felt broken, this episode will remind you—you’re not broken. You’re becoming. Connect with Elaine: elainelindsay.com

    36 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jennifer Rogers
  • Show Website
    Affirm That Sh!t