Recent Episodes
March 18, 2025
Healing Beyond Therapy: Kim’s Story
After years of identifying solely as a teacher, Kim faced an identity crisis when burnout forced her to leave the profession. What followed was a deeply personal journey through therapy, self-discovery, and alternative healing modalities. In this episode, she shares the emotional rollercoaster of r…
March 12, 2025
Holding It Loosely: The Evolution of The Human Experience Podcast
Two years ago, The Human Experience went live—a deeply personal and transformative journey of storytelling, connection, and vulnerability. Host Jennifer Peterkin reflects on what she has learned, the intentionality behind in-person interviews, and why proximity and presence matter in capturing huma…
March 4, 2025
From Coincidence to Miracle – Sophia’s Story
What if life’s coincidences weren’t random, but signs guiding you toward your true purpose?
In this episode of The Human Experience, Jennifer sits down with Sophia, whose remarkable journey has taken her from working with Buckminster Fuller in architecture to running a couture fashion business, and…
Feb. 18, 2025
Episode - Ethan Poetic
In this episode of The Human Experience, Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Ethan Poetic, a self-published author, keynote speaker, and survivor of incredible adversity. Ethan shares his journey of growing up in a single-parent household, taking on responsibilities beyond his years, and surviving a n…
Feb. 11, 2025
The Truth About Foster Care & Adoption: Episode 75 - Joe’s Story Part 2
**Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about drug use, abuse, and neglect. Please proceed with care.**
Two years after his first appearance on the podcast, Joe returns to share the incredible and often painful journey of adopting his niece and nephew. In this raw and honest conversat…
Feb. 4, 2025
The Family You Choose: Episode 4 - Joe’s Story (REPLAY)
Next week, we’ll be bringing Joe, a former guest, back to the podcast to continue sharing more of his story. In the meantime, please enjoy listening to his first appearance on The Human Experience Podcast.
**Content Warning: In this episode we discuss domestic violence, suicide, drug addiction, an…
Jan. 28, 2025
Finding Strength In Vulnerability - Laurel’s Story
In this deeply moving episode of The Human Experience with host Jennifer Peterkin, Laurel opens up about her incredible life story filled with resilience, heartbreak, and humor. From being placed in foster care at just two years old, to experiencing multiple homes, adoption, and reconnecting with h…
Jan. 21, 2025
Building Greenhouses of Hope - John’s Story
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jennifer Peterkin sits down with John Clifford, founder of the Greenhouse Project in Chester, Pennsylvania. John shares his incredible journey from addiction and incarceration to living out his faith through radical community-building. He unpacks the mission…
Jan. 14, 2025
72: Life Under and After Communism - Jeny’s Story
In this episode of The Human Experience, we sit down with Jeny, a Romanian native and social worker, to explore her extraordinary story. Jeny shares her experiences growing up under the communist regime in Romania, witnessing the 1989 revolution, and her current work with children in need through F…
Jan. 7, 2025
Parenthood, Purpose, & Rediscovering Yourself - Markella’s Story
In this heartwarming and deeply insightful episode of The Human Experience, Jennfier sits down with Markella, a psychologist specializing in the identity shifts of parenthood, to explore the evolving nature of relationships, self-discovery, and the challenges of balancing societal expectations with…
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