Recent Episodes
Dec. 30, 2025
Carrying the Tiger: Tony Stewart on Love, Loss, and the Healing Power of Story
Show Notes: In this deeply reflective episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin visits lifelong New Yorker Tony Stewart, who shares an intimate story of love, creativity, and grief. Tony recounts meeting his wif...
Dec. 16, 2025
From Where I Sit: Becky Galli on Grief, Disability, Faith, and Choosing Hope
Show Notes: In this deeply moving episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Rebecca (Becky) Faye Smith Galli in her Maryland home for a powerful conversation about loss, resilience, faith, and the...
Nov. 25, 2025
The Golden Child: Jalisa Hardy on Generational Healing, Faith, and Finding Freedom
Show Notes: In this powerful and deeply heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Minister Jalisa Hardy, also known as The Golden Child, for a courageous conversation about generational ...
Nov. 11, 2025
Poetic Alchemy: Angela Harvey on Healing, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery
In this heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Angela Harvey, who opens up about her profound journey through codependency, depression, and rediscovering her self-worth. Angela shares candi...
Oct. 28, 2025
Uncovering Hidden Roots: Linda Ambrus Broenniman on Family Secrets, Survival, and The Politzer Saga
Show Notes: In this profound episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin and guest interviewer Linda explore the extraordinary story of a woman whose Hungarian refugee parents survived World War II and the Holocau...
Oct. 14, 2025
Rebuilding After the Wreck: Cheryl Wilder on Accountability, Healing, and the Power of Creativity
In this deeply moving episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Cheryl Wilder, who shares her remarkable journey of survival, accountability, and transformation following a tragic car accident at age 20...
Sept. 30, 2025
Beyond the Pulpit: How One Pastor Challenged the Status Quo
Show Notes: In this thoughtful episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin visits John (Jonathan Heaslet) at his North Carolina home to reflect on a remarkable life of service, transformation, and storytelling. Jo...
Sept. 16, 2025
From Tragedy to Purpose: Linda’s Journey of Loss, Love & Service
In this moving episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Linda, who shares her extraordinary journey of resilience and compassion. After the tragic murder of her best friend and her best friend’s ...
Sept. 2, 2025
Triumphing Over Trauma: Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson on Healing, Spiritual Awakening, and Self-Love
Show Notes: In this heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson, a shamanic healer, artist, and speaker whose life story is one of resilience, hope, and transf...
Aug. 19, 2025
Rewriting the Story: Derek Newborn on Resilience, Healing, and Spiritual Awakening
Show Notes: In this episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Derek Newborn, who shares his raw and inspiring journey from abandonment, trauma, and self-destruction to transformation, healing, and purpo...
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