I Need Blue

Jennifer Lee
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I Need Blue holds space for survivors to speak truth, reclaim power, and rise. These stories are lived. They carry scars and strength, pain and rebuilding, and the steady reminder that nobody heals alone. I survived, too, and this space was born to help you feel seen, supported, and guided toward real resources and real hope.

  1. Marly: What Does Repeated Trauma Do to Our Brain (and How to Heal It)?

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    Marly: What Does Repeated Trauma Do to Our Brain (and How to Heal It)?

    "I want to educate every first responder that is struggling because they're our heroes and they're the ones that need to be poured into" ~ Marly Burnout, PTSD, and constant high-alert living take a toll—especially on first responders. Neurotrainer and TBI survivor Marly Jones explains how chronic stress rewires the brain, causing fog, exhaustion, irritability, and poor sleep. She breaks down how trauma, toxins, and relentless shifts overload the limbic system and spark inflammation, and shares practical ways to reset—better sleep, lowering inflammatory triggers, boosting resilience, and gentle neurotraining. A naturopath and certified brain health expert, Marly leads Change Your Brain, a free seminar supporting first responders in healing and rebuilding strength from the inside out. Connect with Marly: Website:  https://harmonyneurofeedback.com FB:  https://www.facebook.com/harmonyneurofeedback/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/harmonyneurofeedback/ Schedule your consultation: https://mindrenewalmethod.com/ Podcast: Healing Chronic Illness with Marly Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/ Support the show

    47 min
  2. Sondee: She Turned Debilitating Sound Sensitivity Into A Roadmap For Recovery

    JAN 19

    Sondee: She Turned Debilitating Sound Sensitivity Into A Roadmap For Recovery

    "The sickness slowed me down and gave me time alone to get to know myself,  reflect on my life and learn who I was"   ~ Sondee   In this episode, we follow Sondee’s journey through hyperacusis, misdiagnosis, and the terrifying possibility of losing her independence. A low-frequency hum became the trigger that unraveled her nervous system, leading to vertigo and migraines. After a 2022 concert, months of denial, financial strain, and the emotional weight of parenting while unwell, her search for answers pushed her past symptom labels and into functional medicine testing, uncovering food sensitivities that shifted everything.  Sondee also shares the emotional side—the cost of staying silent, the courage to ask for help, and the power of rebuilding community. Her story becomes a blueprint for anyone seeking root-cause healing and an honest path forward.   Connect with Sondee: Business website:  https://yourmoneygal.com Email: info@yourmoneygal.com  weVENTURE: https://weventure.fit.edu/ Resources heard in today's episode: Dr. Jorge Campos - Chiropractor: https://www.totalchiropracticcare.com/ Dr. Tinney -  Functional Doctor: https://integrativemedicineofbrevard.com/ Radiantly Healthy MD -  Functional Doctor: https://www.rh-md.com/ Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/ Support the show

    32 min
  3. Jennifer: How Blindness Built A Life Of Purpose

    JAN 5

    Jennifer: How Blindness Built A Life Of Purpose

    "I surrender to you, Jesus, take care of everything" ~ Jennifer Some stories redefine strength. Jennifer Cleveland’s journey carried her from a Georgia farm to the chaos of an ER, and then into darkness as her vision faded. What could have ended her story instead became a transformation. With faith as her compass, a white cane as her guide, and yoga and healing touch as her tools, she turned loss into purpose and presence. From tending fields to teaching trauma-informed movement, Jennifer rebuilt her life by surrendering, serving, and showing others how resilience is formed one mindful choice at a time. Her journey proves that even in the darkest seasons, strength can still become light. Connect with Jennifer, licensed massage therapist, and Thai Yoga Massage practitioner at Inner Sight Living. Website: https://innersightliving.wordpress.com/ Email: innersightliving@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innersightliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innersightliving/ Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/ Support the show

    51 min
  4. Season 6 Speaking Truth, Sharing Light; Featuring the Musical Talent of Melissa Turri

    JAN 1

    Season 6 Speaking Truth, Sharing Light; Featuring the Musical Talent of Melissa Turri

    This season, I’m honored to feature music from my beautiful friend, Melissa Turri. Over many coffee dates and long phone chats, we’ve shared our journeys, supported each other, and leaned into each other’s healing spirits. When she released her album—just in time for this season—I knew I had to share her talent with you. Listen to the full length song, I'll Heal You.   To learn more about Melissa Turri: Website: https://melissaturrimusic.com/ Email: MelissaTurrimusic@gmail.com Instagram: melissaturrimusic YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCb197kVCOHFuV7Wrcj_ZOAg Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/melissa-turri/1854441133 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31h4OpozWM8vuxTtqYlMB4?si=S0WWg2yuR4GJQGgH27VoCg&nd=1&dlsi=e6ed1cbc61894658 Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/ Support the show

    3 min
  5. Sherry: The Quiet, Relentless Journey from Breakdown to True Belonging

    12/22/2025

    Sherry: The Quiet, Relentless Journey from Breakdown to True Belonging

    If you’ve ever felt lost in a life that looks fine but feels wrong, this story is your permission to begin again.  From childhood abuse to postpartum collapse, medication dependency, bankruptcy, memory loss, and cancer, Sherry’s life unraveled—but she didn’t vanish. She began again, choosing daily to return to herself. Sherry shares how small habits built resilience, intuition became her guide, and honest self-love transformed her relationships. A U.S. Army veteran, mom, and full-time entrepreneur, she helps women reclaim health, confidence, and purpose-driven income through mindset mentorship, cellular activation, and LifeVantage. 💗 Wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s your legacy!  If you’re craving more energy, impact, and financial freedom, you’re in the right place.  Let’s align your body and your business for the life you deserve."  Learn more or schedule an appointment now: https://beacons.ai/the_activation_girl Shop | LifeVantage:  https://sherrymartin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon Support the show

    44 min
  6. Jordan: Faith-Fueled, Pressure-Tested, Purpose-Driven

    12/08/2025

    Jordan: Faith-Fueled, Pressure-Tested, Purpose-Driven

    If you’ve wrestled with father wounds, homelessness stigma, invisible illness, or the weight of expectations, this story offers a map and a hand to hold.  We trace Jordan’s path from constant moves and a distant father to finding a home in faith, leading peers, serving in the Marines, living with an undiagnosed illness, and mentoring students through Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). A story of forgiveness, community, purpose, and joy that holds under pressure.  Connect with Jordan:    Brevard County FCA  Phone: (321) 419-7399 Email: jiris@fca.org Website: https://my.fca.org/?form=jordaniris Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/ Support the show

    48 min
  7. Dawn: Child Psychological Abuse Related to Abduction, Parental Alienation and the Mormon Church

    11/24/2025

    Dawn: Child Psychological Abuse Related to Abduction, Parental Alienation and the Mormon Church

    When truth is stolen, healing begins with reclaiming your story—one memory, one voice, one fearless step at a time. What happens when a child is abducted by a parent and raised in a world of control and religious manipulation? Dawn McCarty’s nightmare began at age four when her mother kidnapped her, erased her identity, and filled her life with fear and lies. Subjected to psychological abuse and weaponized Mormon theology, Dawn was taught to obey blindly and fear her real father. By eight, she was adopted by her stepfather and sealed to her abductor in temple rituals. At 15, she was groomed under the guise of religious trust. After escaping at 16, Dawn rebuilt her life. Now a senior cybersecurity analyst with over 20 years of experience, she helps families protect children online, driven by her own trauma. Her most powerful chapter came 44 years later—reuniting with her biological father. Her story is one of survival, truth, and unbreakable spirit. Connect with Dawn: Learn more about my memoir & advocacy site: Sealed To My Abductor Subscribe to my blog & newsletter: Unsealed Press on Substack Watch my story (including my reunification with my father): YouTube Channel LinkedInFacebook: Dawn McCartyFacebook: Sealed To My AbductorConnect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon Support the show

    52 min
  8. Barbara: Parental Alienation Silenced Her—Then She Lost Her Daughter

    11/10/2025

    Barbara: Parental Alienation Silenced Her—Then She Lost Her Daughter

    Her daughter’s absence became Barbara’s purpose: to break cycles of alienation, pain, and silence. Barbara’s life was shaped by not belonging—from family struggles to a marriage broken by parental alienation that turned her daughters against her. The unthinkable struck when her 15-year-old daughter, Erin, took her own life despite Barbara’s pleas for help. From that tragedy, Barbara found purpose. Now a wellness advocate, speaker, and author, she helps women heal generational wounds, navigate divorce, and reclaim their lives. Her story proves that even in unimaginable heartbreak, healing and transformation are possible—and can light the way for others. Connect with Barbara: Instagram:  WellnessMattersYouMatter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbaradrtina You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@WellnessMattersYouMatter Website:  https://wellnessmattersyoumatter.com/ Email: bdrtina@gmail.com Purchase my Book: Amazon: Ignite Possibilities Connect with Jen: I Need Blue  now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com  to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience. By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.  Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11 Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon Support the show

    33 min
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I Need Blue holds space for survivors to speak truth, reclaim power, and rise. These stories are lived. They carry scars and strength, pain and rebuilding, and the steady reminder that nobody heals alone. I survived, too, and this space was born to help you feel seen, supported, and guided toward real resources and real hope.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Lee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 I Need Blue
  • Show Website
    I Need Blue

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