She Rose Anyway

What happens when the woman who was always known for speaking her mind slowly loses her voice?

For Kasey Lee, emotional abuse and gaslighting didn’t just affect her relationship. They changed how she saw herself, how she expressed her feelings, and eventually, whether she felt safe speaking at all.

In Episode 11 of She Rose Anyway, Kasey sits down with Nancy Anne Waggoner for an honest and deeply personal conversation about losing herself, recognizing unhealthy patterns, finding the courage to leave, and beginning the journey toward healing.

Together, we talk about:

• The subtle ways emotional abuse can silence a woman
• Gaslighting and questioning your own reality
• The turning point that led Kasey to seek safety
• Rediscovering your identity after an abusive relationship
• Forgiveness, faith, and the work of healing
• Learning to experience healthy love and finding purpose in helping others

Kasey’s story reminds us that what we’ve survived does not have to define who we become.

Healing doesn’t erase the past. But there is hope for a future that looks different from what we’ve known.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself trying to survive a relationship, I hope this conversation reminds you that your voice still matters.

SHE ROSE ANYWAY — EPISODE 11
Guest: Kasey Lee
Host: Nancy Anne Waggoner
Premieres Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 7 AM Eastern

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What happens when the faith you’ve grown up hearing about becomes something you have to stand on for yourself?

In Episode 10 of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne welcomes Christian music group Church Friends back for Part Two of their heartfelt conversation about faith, family, personal convictions, and the next generation.

In this episode, we go deeper into the difference between inheriting beliefs and developing a personal relationship with God. We talk about navigating a changing world, raising children with strong values, learning from previous generations, and finding the courage to stand firm in what you believe.

Together, we explore:

• Why faith must become personal rather than simply inherited
• Raising the next generation with purpose and conviction
• Navigating generational differences with understanding and grace
• The importance of strong families and spiritual foundations
• Breaking unhealthy generational patterns
• Finding healing from childhood wounds
• Living out your beliefs in everyday decisions
• Why a relationship with God matters when life doesn’t make sense

This conversation brings together different generations and perspectives, reminding us that faith isn’t just something we talk about on Sundays. It’s something that shapes how we love, parent, forgive, make decisions, and face life’s challenges.

Whether you’re a parent trying to guide your children, a young adult discovering what you believe, or someone learning to rebuild your faith, this conversation offers encouragement to make that faith your own.

Because the strongest faith isn’t simply the one we’re handed. It’s the one we choose to live.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchfriendsmusic/

Don’t miss Episode 09, Part One — More Than Music, where we get to know the people and testimonies behind Church Friends.

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What happens when music becomes more than something you sing—and starts reflecting the story God is writing through your life?

In Episode 09 of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne sits down with the talented Christian music group Church Friends for Part One of a heartfelt, faith-filled conversation about music, family, healing, and the experiences that have shaped who they are.

Filmed on location at Nancy Anne’s mother’s home, this special two-part conversation goes far beyond the music.

Together, we explore the personal testimonies, family relationships, and life lessons behind Church Friends, along with the faith that influences their music and their message.

We talk about the challenges of different generations, the importance of strong family foundations, healing from childhood wounds, and what it means to hold on to your faith in a changing world.

In Part One, we explore:

• Getting to know Church Friends beyond their music
• The faith and personal experiences that shape their journey
• The stories and inspiration behind their songs
• Family relationships and generational differences
• Healing from childhood experiences
• The importance of faith in today’s world
• Finding purpose in the gifts God has given you
• Using music and personal testimony to encourage others

What makes this conversation special isn’t just the music. It’s the honesty, the different perspectives, and the shared desire to make a meaningful difference through faith, family, and the stories we tell.

Whether you’re already a fan of Church Friends or hearing about them for the first time, this episode is an opportunity to get to know the people and the hearts behind the songs.

Because sometimes the most powerful part of a song is the story that inspired it.

Connect with Church Friends:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchfriendsmusic/

Stay tuned for Part Two of our conversation!

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What if the chapters of your life you wish you could rewrite are the very ones God uses to shape your future?

In Episode 08 of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne sits down with Dani for an honest, faith-filled conversation about heartbreak, multiple divorces, rebuilding her identity, and discovering that God’s plans don’t end when ours fall apart.

Dani shares her journey through failed relationships, the challenges of blended-family parenting, and the lessons she’s learned about love, vulnerability, forgiveness, and starting over.

Together, we explore what it means to stop allowing past mistakes or painful experiences to define who we are—and instead embrace the possibility that God is still writing our story.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Navigating heartbreak, divorce, and unexpected new beginnings
• Finding your identity beyond past relationships and mistakes
• The challenges and blessings of blended-family parenting
• Building a business while protecting your marriage and family
• Learning to be vulnerable instead of expecting perfection
• Letting go of shame and embracing God’s grace
• Trusting God’s timing when life doesn’t unfold as planned
• Finding purpose and hope in the chapters you never expected

Dani’s story reminds us that healing doesn’t mean pretending the past never happened. It means recognizing that our past doesn’t have to determine our future.

Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, rebuilding after divorce, learning to love again, or simply wondering if it’s too late for a fresh start, this conversation offers encouragement and perspective.

Because no matter how many chapters have ended, God is still capable of writing something beautiful with the years ahead.

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What happens when the life you dreamed of looks nothing like the one God has planned for you?

In Episode 07 of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne sits down with Shea for an emotional, honest, and hope-filled conversation about infertility, adoption, betrayal, motherhood, and discovering her worth through some of life’s most unexpected chapters.

For years, Shea dreamed of becoming a mother. But when her journey didn’t unfold the way she imagined, she found herself navigating the heartbreak of infertility and learning that sometimes family is built in beautifully unexpected ways.

Through foster care and adoption, Shea eventually became a mother to three children, discovering that motherhood isn’t defined by biology alone.

But her story is about so much more than becoming a mom.

Shea also opens up about the pain of betrayal in her marriage, the process of healing, struggles with body image, and learning to recognize her value beyond her appearance, relationships, or circumstances.

Together, we explore how faith, boundaries, forgiveness, and the support of other women can help us rebuild when life takes an unexpected turn.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Navigating infertility and the grief of unmet expectations
• The emotional journey through foster care and adoption
• Becoming a mother to three children
• Healing after betrayal and rebuilding trust
• Body image, beauty, and learning to recognize your worth
• The importance of boundaries and self-respect
• How the women who raised us shape who we become
• Supporting other women instead of comparing ourselves
• Trusting God’s plan when it looks different from our own

One of the most beautiful reminders from Shea’s story is that you can be a mother in your heart long before you ever hold your child in your arms.

Whether you’re walking through infertility, considering adoption, healing from betrayal, or learning to see yourself through a different lens, this conversation is a reminder that your story isn’t over simply because it took a different direction.

You are worthy. You are loved. And your life can still become something beautiful—even when the plan changes.

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What happens when you’ve worked so hard to build a successful life, only to realize that more isn’t necessarily better?

In Episode 06 of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne sits down with Maggie for an honest conversation about ambition, motherhood, faith, anxiety, and the difficult decisions that come with choosing what matters most.

As a high-achieving woman, wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Maggie understands the pressure to keep striving—to accomplish more, earn more, and somehow balance it all.

But along the way, she began asking a question that so many women quietly wrestle with: When is enough actually enough?

Together, we explore what it means to redefine success, find contentment, and make intentional choices for your family—even when those choices go against what the world tells us success should look like.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The pressure of being a high-achieving woman
• Navigating anxiety and finding peace
• Parenting with the grace and love of Jesus
• Why money and success don’t guarantee happiness
• Balancing entrepreneurship, marriage, and motherhood
• Making the difficult decision to downsize and prioritize family
• Raising children with faith, intention, and strong values
• Learning that sometimes having less creates room for so much more

Maggie’s story is a reminder that success isn’t always measured by what we accomplish or accumulate. Sometimes the greatest growth comes when we’re willing to slow down, let go, and choose the life that truly matters.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin trying to be everything to everyone, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes the bravest thing a woman can do isn’t to chase more—it’s to recognize when she already has enough.

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What happens when the life you imagined begins to fall apart—and you have to find the strength to believe in a beautiful future again?

In Episode 05 of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne sits down with Jeanine for an honest and deeply moving conversation about betrayal, three miscarriages, grief, motherhood, and finding healing through life’s most difficult seasons.

Jeanine opens up about discovering betrayal in her relationship, navigating the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, and eventually becoming a mother to two beautiful children.

But her story doesn’t end there.

We also talk about learning to advocate for yourself when it comes to your health, the guilt so many mothers silently carry, the pain of losing a parent, and how practicing gratitude can change the way we see even the hardest circumstances.

This episode is about more than heartbreak. It’s about the strength it takes to keep moving forward when life looks nothing like you expected.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Betrayal, forgiveness, and finding a way forward
• The emotional journey through three miscarriages
• Becoming a mother after loss
• Advocating for your own health and well-being
• Mom guilt and the pressure to do it all
• Grieving the loss of a parent
• Choosing gratitude without minimizing pain

If you’ve ever walked through loss, questioned your strength, or wondered whether joy could exist on the other side of heartbreak, Jeanine’s story is a reminder that healing is possible—and your story is still being written.

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At 21 years old, she left Haiti with just $10, an address, and the courage to begin again.

She arrived in America without speaking English, but she was determined to build a better future—not just for herself, but for the family she left behind.

In this episode of She Rose Anyway, we hear an extraordinary story of sacrifice, perseverance, faith, and new beginnings.

From sending half of her paycheck home to navigating nursing school while raising a newborn, her journey was anything but easy. When her nursing class went from 150 students to just 25, she kept going.

Today, she’s a nurse practitioner and mother of two, living proof that where you begin does not determine where you can go.

We talk about finding courage in uncertainty, making sacrifices for the people you love, and taking the next step even when you’re afraid.

Her message is simple: You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just have to be willing to take the next step.

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What happens when life takes you through seasons of loss, sacrifice, and uncertainty—and God begins rebuilding something more beautiful than you imagined?

In this episode of She Rose Anyway, Nancy Anne Waggoner sits down with Jessica for an inspiring conversation about motherhood, reconciliation, breast cancer, entrepreneurship, and the faith it takes to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Jessica shares the experiences that shaped her, the sacrifices she’s made along the way, and how her journey led her to find purpose through clean beauty and helping others.

This is a conversation about being forged in the fire, finding strength in difficult seasons, and discovering that sometimes the very things meant to break us become part of our greatest testimony.

Because your story doesn’t end with what you’ve lost. Sometimes, that’s where God begins something new.

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What happens when losing someone you love changes the entire direction of your life?

In Episode 2 of She Rose Anyway, host Nancy Anne Waggoner sits down with Michele, a woman whose life took an unexpected turn after the sudden loss of her father.

Faced with grief and the responsibility of stepping into the family crane business, Michele found herself navigating a male-dominated industry while discovering a strength and purpose she never anticipated.

Through an honest conversation about faith, family, motherhood, leadership, and starting over, Michele shares how loss became a turning point in her life.

We also explore the importance of raising strong children, finding confidence in unfamiliar places, and trusting God when life takes a direction we never planned.

Because sometimes the very thing that breaks your heart becomes part of what builds your purpose.

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If Michele’s story encourages you, follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and remember: Your story isn’t over.

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