After a lifelong journey with Crohn’s disease, Kate Markwith Bradford was unfortunately not surprised to hear that her body would not be able to sustain a pregnancy; but she was devastated. 

After processing the initial pain of that news, she and her husband began researching other ways to grow their family. Ultimately, their hearts were led to a path of surrogacy. 

In this interview Kate shares her experience with chronic illness & infertility, the challenges, fears and hope associated with surrogacy, and how that journey allowed them to become the glowing family of 3 that they are today. 

If you'd like to connect with Kate, you can find her on Instagram at @katemarkwithbradford

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Let My People Glow

Produced by Kristin Knipp

Edited by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

Music by Jonathan Knipp

Artwork and Branding by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

DISCLAIMER: All views, political, spiritual or otherwise, expressed during the Let My People Glow podcast are solely those of the individuals serving as podcast guests and do not necessarily represent  those of the Let My People Glow podcast or any of its creators or advertisers. Any mention of specific products or programs should not be construed as an endorsement by the guest or the producers of this podcast. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Julie Hollister is a wife, mom and Association Director of Youth & Family services at her local YMCA. She started a weight loss journey several years ago, and her success in that arena led her on a quest for complete wholeness; body, mind and spirit. As she started sharing her meals on Instagram to hold herself accountable, her engaging spirit and relatability quickly grew her platform and today she is a bona fide social media influencer. Her platform of 20K+ followers tune in daily to learn from her lived experience, and receive the encouragement she so authentically provides.

In this episode Julie, and Let My People Glow host Kristin, talk about what true wellness looks like, the benefits of connection and community, the importance of mental health in transforming our physical health, and what it means to have influence. Julie shares about the challenges of miscarriage, mental barriers that hold us back from achieving our goals, how body dysmorphia can challenge our perception, and how social media can be both helpful and harmful in our quest to be our very best selves. 

You can find Julie on Instagram at @mexijewlicious

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Contact us! letmypeopleglowpodcast@gmail.com

Let My People Glow

Produced by Kristin Knipp

Edited by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

Music by Jonathan Knipp

Artwork and Branding by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

DISCLAIMER: All views, political, spiritual or otherwise, expressed during the Let My People Glow podcast are solely those of the individuals serving as podcast guests and do not necessarily represent  those of the Let My People Glow podcast or any of its creators or advertisers. Any mention of specific products or programs should not be construed as an endorsement by the guest or the producers of this podcast. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

It's GIVING TUESDAY, and here at Let My People Glow, we're all about the GLOW that comes with giving back. Today we highlight 7 different organizations in the Northeast Ohio/United States region. 

These organizations reflect service to individuals in addiction recovery, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, children in need, families impacted by the healthcare crisis of a child, children in foster care, children and families experiencing financial hardship, the mental health community at large, and the preservation of one of life’s most precious resources, fresh water.

To connect with or donate to any of the organizations and outreaches highlighted, please use the links below, or email us at the podcast for more information.  

Asa's Angels  

Creative Blessings  

Alliance for the Great Lakes 

NAMI Lake County 

Sub Zero Mission

Friends of Recovery Northeast Ohio

Hope Totes  - www.clcmentor.com/donate 

Follow us on Instagram! @letmypeopleglowpodcast

We're on Facebook! Friend us HERE!

Contact us! letmypeopleglowpodcast@gmail.com

Let My People Glow

Produced by Kristin Knipp

Edited by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

Music by Jonathan Knipp

Artwork and Branding by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

DISCLAIMER: All views, political, spiritual or otherwise, expressed during the Let My People Glow podcast are solely those of the individuals serving as podcast guests and do not necessarily represent  those of the Let My People Glow podcast or any of its creators or advertisers. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Norman Mentall's story of addiction started long before he took his first drink in grade school. By the age of 18 he was addicted to cocaine, and didn't stop there.

His is a story littered with trauma, pain, periods of sobriety, and the deep darkness of relapse that led to a fractured family and a broken man with a shattered spirit.

But after several undeniable instances of divine intervention and sobering revelations, Norm embarked on a journey of healing, growing, and ultimately GLOWING through recovery, and the restoration of some of the most broken areas of his life.

*** This episode contains topics including abandonment, physical and sexual abuse, alcoholism, prescription and illicit drug abuse, and suicide ***

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If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse, below are some resources we have found helpful.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Peniel Residential Treatment 

Friends of Recovery Northeast Ohio

Follow us on Instagram! @letmypeopleglowpodcast

We're on Facebook! Friend us HERE!

Let My People Glow

Produced by Kristin Knipp

Edited by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

Music by Jonathan Knipp

Artwork and Branding by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

DISCLAIMER: All views, political, spiritual or otherwise, expressed during the Let My People Glow podcast are solely those of the individuals serving as podcast guests and do not necessarily represent  those of the Let My People Glow podcast or any of its creators or advertisers. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

Norman Mentall's story of addiction started long before he took his first drink in grade school. By the age of 18 he was addicted to cocaine, and didn't stop there. 

His is a story littered with trauma, pain, periods of sobriety, and the deep darkness of relapse that led to a fractured family and a broken man with a shattered spirit. 

But after several undeniable instances of divine intervention and sobering revelations, Norm embarked on a journey of healing, growing, and ultimately GLOWING through recovery, and the restoration of some of the most broken areas of his life. 

*** This episode contains topics including abandonment, physical and sexual abuse, alcoholism, and prescription and illicit drug abuse ***

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If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse, below are some resources we have found helpful. 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Peniel Residential Treatment 

Friends of Recovery Northeast Ohio

Follow us on Instagram! @letmypeopleglowpodcast

We're on Facebook! Friend us HERE!

Let My People Glow 

Produced by Kristin Knipp

Edited by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

Music by Jonathan Knipp

Artwork and Branding by Jaidin and Kristin Knipp

DISCLAIMER: All views, political, spiritual or otherwise, expressed during the Let My People Glow podcast are solely those of the individuals serving as podcast guests and do not necessarily represent  those of the Let My People Glow podcast or any of its creators or advertisers. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. 

Looking to become part of a community where: 

... ordinary people share their extraordinary stories of growing and glowing through the worst and best this life?

... those who are running low on glow can come get plugged in and be recharged, so they can shine brilliantly again!

... experts in healing, growing, and glowing share  their expertise and passion to guide us in becoming our very best selves through hope, healing, and restoration?

Then get ready! We’re going to talk seriously about the ugly, the controversial, the painful, and the hidden. But we’re not going to take ourselves too seriously, because laughter is the best medicine, and as Stephenson once said “There’s nothing like a little judicious levity”.

If you’re ready for some light-igniting impactful conversations, and prescriptive dialogue on how to navigate through the things in life that steal our GLOW, I hope you’ll like and subscribe to Let My People Glow wherever you listen to podcasts, and be on the lookout for our first episode debuting in early November 2022!