Episodes

In this episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Crina, a remarkable woman who shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a Roma village in Romania to building a new life in the UK. Crina’s …

In this episode of The Human Experience, Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Andarge, a vibrant and humorous radio and podcast host, to share her journey and insights into the intersection of fashion and social justice. Known for her lively personality and deep …

In this episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Rachel to share her poignant story. Rachel opens up about the profound impact of losing her mother to ALS during her teenage years. Her narrative is a …

In this episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Kelvin, the founder of Rustic Nature Tours, to explore his journey from an aspiring diplomat to running a successful safari business in Kenya. This episode dives into …

In this episode, Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Becca Pearce, a former insurance executive whose life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Becca's journey from a high-powered career to founding Extend Coaching and Consulting …

Today, Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Cynthia Newberry Martin, a lawyer by training who found her true calling as a writer. Despite her legal career, Cynthia's passion for storytelling never waned, leading her to publish her first book in 2019 …

In this powerful episode, host Jennifer Peterkin dives into the harrowing and inspiring story of J.D. McCabe, a father of two who endured severe domestic abuse.

In this episode, host Jennifer Peterkin interviews Kathy Izard, an award-winning philanthropist, author, and speaker who recently launched her podcast, What's Your Whisper?

In this episode, Tony shares his incredible journey from a small-town upbringing in Madison, Maine, to becoming a prominent figure in the Nashville music scene.

In today’s episode, host Jennifer Peterkin is joined by the inspiring Martha Kartaoui, who endured years of spiritual and physical oppression within a religious cult.

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Amy, a resilient and inspiring individual whose life took dramatic turns.

Much of Bruce's adult life was in corporate America; he moved his family around for jobs before finally settling in North Carolina and starting his own business. As he was thinking about retirement and on the cusp of selling his …

This episode is a bit different than those we've done in the past; I had four guests on to discuss some of the intricacies and lesser discussed issues within Interpersonal Violence (also known as IPV) - namely, cyber stalking and …

When Chandrika Phea went to China as a Christian missionary, she assumed her life would follow the trail that had been forged before her. An ordained minister in her own right, Chandrika grew up the daughter and granddaughter of minister's …

Heidy is the proud daughter and wife of immigrants. Though she was born an American citizen, she has spent her life around those who have immigrated to the United States in search of "The American Dream". Heidy has a unique …

When Heather and her husband found out they were pregnant with their first child, it was a time of celebration. Like many newlyweds, they were excited to start their family. What they couldn't have foreseen was the gut-wrenching reality of …

Julie has the kind of story that you look back on and say, how can one person have lived through so much? Growing up in an abusive household, Julie was eager to get away as soon as she had her …

Julie has the kind of story that you look back on and say, how can one person have lived through so much? Growing up in an abusive household, Julie was eager to get away as soon as she had her …

Cody was a paramedic for over a decade. He spent more than ten years of seeing some of the saddest and worst parts of humanity, some of whom he knew personally. While he did so much good during that time, …

Quanisha is a doula operating in San Antonio Texas, as well as a leader of the San Antonio Black Doula Collective.While doula may or man not be a term you're familiar with, the practice of being the emotional, mental, and …

When Mel was a teenager, still under her parents care, she was diagnosed with a progressive autoimmune disorder. While a diagnosis like that is bound to change your life in some way, the reality was that Mel had to start …

As a pastor's kid, Hesron always knew what was expected of him. He played the part well, but from a young age, Hesron began living in two separate worlds. He was one person while he was in front of others, …

Christine had her first surgery when she was only a couple of months old. Now, well into adulthood, Christine has had over twenty surgeries for the bilateral cleft lip and palate that she was born with.The physical difficulties were one …

Auntie Anne Beiler grew up in the Amish-Mennonite Community in south central Pennsylvania. It was there she met her husband, Jonas, and where they began their life together.Walking through the insurmountable grief of losing one of her children to an …