What does it mean to love someone through addiction?

In this heartfelt conversation, John Hornacek shares the story of his son Ethan, the challenges of addiction and mental health, the pain of loss, and the enduring power of hope. It's a conversation about unconditional love, faith, and remembering a life that was so much more than its struggles.

If you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, this episode will remind you that hope is never out of reach.

What does it take to become confident in a world constantly telling you who you should be?
In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee sits down with her daughter Addison for an honest conversation about faith, identity, friendship, confidence, and navigating life as a young woman in today's world. Together, they explore what it means to know who you are beyond social media, comparison, achievement, and other people's expectations.

As Addison prepares for college, she shares the lessons that have helped her build resilience, develop meaningful friendships, strengthen her faith, and trust God's plan for her future.

A conversation for young people, parents, and anyone seeking to live with greater confidence, peace, and purpose.

From her small town in Africa to building a life thousands of miles from home, Leila Mungarulire's story is one of extraordinary faith, resilience, and determination.

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, we discuss sacrifice, courage, education, purpose, and the lessons learned from pursuing a dream. Leila's journey is a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not define our future.

A conversation that will inspire anyone facing adversity, or a calling to do something that feels bigger than themselves.

Money is rarely just about money.

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer and Kim Trinh Wicker explore the stories, beliefs, and experiences that shape our relationship with money—and how those stories show up in our marriages, families, and daily decisions.

Together, they discuss how we learn about money, why financial conversations can feel so difficult, and practical ways couples can communicate with greater understanding, trust, and intention.

Because financial well-being begins not with a budget, but with the story we tell ourselves about money.

What's your money story?  You can contact Kim Trinh-Wicker at [email protected]. 

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee sits down with her husband, Chris, for a deeply personal conversation about prostate cancer, fear, healing, and what truly matters when life changes unexpectedly.

After facing prostate cancer twice, Chris shares the emotional realities many men quietly carry — from diagnosis and treatment to vulnerability, identity, faith, and resilience.

Together, they discuss how cancer impacts marriage, family, perspective, and the importance of open conversations, support, and early screenings.

This episode is for anyone facing cancer personally or walking alongside someone they love through it.

Because sometimes the hardest seasons reshape what matters most.

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee sits down with her daughter, Natalie, for an honest conversation about athletics, identity, pressure, injury, and resilience.

As a lifelong athlete and one of Arizona’s top high school basketball scorers, Natalie shares the realities many young athletes quietly carry — the pressure to perform, earn playing time, recover from setbacks, and tie identity to achievement.

Together, they discuss the emotional side of sports, the impact parents and coaches can have, recovering from a torn ACL, and the life lessons athletics build long after the final game is over.

This episode is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone supporting young people navigating high-pressure environments.

Because eventually the scoreboard fades — but who we become remains. 

In the opening episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with her son, Ethan, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating the loss of Ethan’s father and Renee’s former husband, Patrick, after his battle with stage 4 melanoma.

Together, they reflect on grief, resilience, family, and the lessons that continue to shape their lives years later. This episode explores what it means to walk through loss, support one another through hardship, and carry love forward with purpose and hope.

This is not just a conversation about grief — it’s about growth, perspective, and who we become through life’s hardest seasons.

A sneak peek at what's ahead...