“I was 26, pregnant with triplets, and suddenly a widow—but I knew I had to keep going.” In this deeply moving episode of Vulnerability Muscle, Reggie D. Ford sits down with Lesley Bowen, a yoga teacher, realtor, and powerful storyteller who turned unimaginable loss into a legacy of strength and grace.

Lesley shares how she navigated grief, solo motherhood, and spiritual healing after losing her husband while three months pregnant with triplets. With raw honesty, she opens up about survival mode, suppressed grief, and eventually allowing herself to feel the feels to heal. You’ll hear how yoga and mindfulness became her anchors, and how her inner wisdom—paired with radical self-compassion—helped her raise five grounded, emotionally intelligent children.

This episode also explores:

• The difference between intuition and trauma response
• What grief really looks like over two decades
• The power of mindset in creating peace
• Why it's okay to let your kids see you cry
• Why every answer you need is already inside of you

Whether you're in the midst of loss, parenting through struggle, or learning to love yourself again, Lesley’s story is a lighthouse of hope and humanity. Don't miss this rich, resonant conversation about perseverance, presence, and parenting with purpose.

🔗 Connect with Lesley Bowen
Instagram: @LesleyD_Yoga

🔗 Connect with Reggie D. Ford
Instagram: @reggiedford
Website: www.reggiedford.com

Tune in now to hear how one woman turned her deepest pain into her greatest strength—and why letting go of control may be the first step toward true healing.