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Best of 2025: Jessica N. Turner on Rising from Grief and Disappointment


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To wrap up 2025, we’re re-running some of our favorite guest episodes from this year.

When we're faced with difficulties, how can we put them into perspective and move forward? Jessica N. Turner, author of the new book I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE BETTER THAN THIS, discusses the experiences that led her to look at life differently and how she has learned to make "imperfect choices."


Jessica, Amy, and Margaret discuss:

  • What led Jessica to write this book
  • What Jessica's large online audience of women taught her about grief
  • Strategies for processing grief and disappointment
  • Here's where you can find Jessica:

    • ⁠www.jessicanturner.com⁠
    • @jessicanturner on IG
    • @TheMomCreative on FB
    • Buy I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE BETTER THAN THIS: ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781546006718⁠

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