Beautiful Shifts

LDS Faith Transition and Reframing Values and Spirituality with Tamara Jacobs

We’re re-releasing one of our most loved and listened-to episodes! In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with one of Lindsay’s closest lifelong friends, Tamara Jacobs, as she shares her LDS faith transition journey—what led to it, how she’s reframed her values and spirituality, and how she’s navigated parenting and identity through such a major shift. Her honesty and insight offer comfort, clarity, and connection to anyone experiencing change or seeking to understand it.
 
Thank you again to Tamara for this impactful and meaningful conversation.
 
Find Tamara on Instagram @tammykae84, where she shares glimpses of her life, books, and creative inspiration.

Poems for Every Season of Life: Finding Magic in the Ordinary with Hannah Rosenberg

Poet Hannah Rosenberg joins us to talk about finding beauty in everyday life through poetry and turning a personal passion into meaningful work. Through her upcoming debut book, Same, she captures love, friendship, marriage, and motherhood with honesty and grace—and even reads a few of her beautiful poems about the changing seasons of life. Listen to this heartfelt conversation about creativity, connection, and the magic found in ordinary moments. 
 
Find Hannah at hannahrosenbergpoetry.com and on Instagram at @hannahrowrites (https://www.instagram.com/hannahrowrites).

Healing Body Image and Perfectionism: A Journey of Chronic Illness and Intuitive Living with Shannon Ricks

Therapist Shannon Ricks shares about her journey through chronic illness, perfectionism, and faith transition—and how learning to listen to her body instead of fighting it became the foundation for healing. Drawing from her personal story and clinical experience in eating disorder recovery, Shannon shares insights on body neutrality, intuitive eating, and self-compassion. She also explores how beauty standards and perfectionism affect society, and how we can help the next generation develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and self-worth.  
 
This was such an interesting, insightful, and fun conversation, and we’re so grateful Shannon joined us on the podcast. 
 
You can find her and her clinic, Modern Eve Therapy, on Instagram at @modern.eve.inc and @shannonricks. 

Motherhood, Loss, and LGBTQ+ Advocacy After Suicide with Alyson Deussen

In this episode, Alyson Paul Deussen shares her remarkable journey through life’s transitions—embracing motherhood, becoming the parent of a newly out gay son, navigating shifts in faith, facing the heartbreaking loss of her son Stockton to suicide, and transforming grief into powerful advocacy. With over 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Alyson has worked with Mama Dragons, Affirmation, Love Loud, and the Utah LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Workgroup, while also sharing her family’s story in media outlets like Al Jazeera, CNN’s Great Big Story, and HBO’s Sundance documentary Believer. Today, she and her husband George continue to honor Stockton’s legacy through grief education, humanitarian service, and suicide prevention efforts that inspire hope and healing.
 
We're so grateful for Alyson's vulnerability and wisdom, and for sharing her story with us. 
 
Learn more about Stockton's story and the Stockton Powers Memorial Scholarship at standingforstocktom.com. 

Surviving a Stroke: From Motherhood Blogger to Brain Health Advocate with Erin Proctor

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Proctor, the voice behind @toddler.frat.house, who went from sharing the raw, funny truths of motherhood to surviving a Covid-induced stroke that changed the course of her life. Erin opens up about her subarachnoid hemorrhage, the challenges of living with a traumatic brain injury, and the hidden struggles of recovery while raising four kids. She also shares how her experience led her to advocacy work with the American Heart and Stroke Association, and how she continues to find purpose and joy through educating others, navigating motherhood, and celebrating her husband’s recent cancer recovery. Thank you, Erin, for sharing your story with us! 
 
Find Erin on Instagram: @toddler.frat.house
Learn more, get involved, and know the signs of a stroke with the American Heart and Stroke Association: www.stroke.org.

Welcome to Season Four

Welcome to Season Four! We’re starting off by sharing about our guest appreciation dinner this past weekend and what a wonderful night it was, chatting about finding beauty in life even during difficult times, and a few thoughts on the podcast and what’s ahead. Whether you’re new or have been here before, we’re so glad you’re here. We have so many great guest stories coming soon, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

The Moments We Stand: Finding Light After Loss with Ashlee Boyson

In this powerful episode, Ashlee Boyson shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the infidelity and murder of her husband in 2011. Just months after welcoming her fifth child, Ashlee faced trauma that reshaped her life—and eventually led her to healing, advocacy, and helping others. She has shared her story on Dateline, Dr. Phil, True Crime Daily, and more, and continues her work through her blog The Moments We Stand, her books, and online courses. Ashlee’s story is one of resilience, hope, and finding light after darkness.
 
Find Ashlee at themomentswestand.com and on Instagram @themomentswestand.

From Gang Life to Poetry Teacher: Jorge Nunez's Life-Changing Journey

In this moving and eye-opening conversation, Jorge Nunez shares how poetry became the lifeline that helped him escape gang life in L.A., endure prison and deportation, and ultimately build a new life as a father, teacher, and poet. From writing his first poem in a juvenile probation camp to teaching in the same prison where he once served time, Jorge’s story offers a powerful glimpse into resilience, transformation, and the healing power of words.
 
This interview has stood out to us as one of the most unique, eye-opening stories we’ve had the privilege to hear — offering a glimpse into a world so different from our own. We’re deeply grateful for Jorge’s openness, his inspiring journey, and the friendship we’ve developed along the way. Thank you again, Jorge!
 
Find Jorge on Instagram @sr.jnunez

Grief, Growth, and The Commodity of Connection with Molly Bice Jackson

In this re-released episode, Molly Bice Jackson—author of The Commodity of Connection, keynote speaker, actress, and child loss survivor—shares how grief, creativity, and connection have shaped her story. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Molly talks about growing through life’s hardest moments and how meaningful connection continues to guide her work and life. We loved this conversation and know it will leave you reflecting on the power of connection and the essential role it plays in all of our lives.
 
Find Molly on Instagram @smallyspice
 
Molly's book The Commodity of Connection was released earlier this year and can be found on Amazon here. 

Resilience After Spinal Injury: Dan & Michelle Wadsworth’s Story

In August 2022, our friend and neighbor Dan Wadsworth sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down. In this inspiring conversation, Dan and his wife Michelle reflect on the journey they’ve been on since—navigating uncertainty, finding strength in each other, and learning to adapt to a new reality. Their story is one of courage, deep love, and discovering what you’re truly made of. We're so grateful they joined us to share their story. 
 
Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellehwadsworth or Facebook at Michelle Heaton Wadsworth.