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Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

Johnita and Lisa

Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

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Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

Johnita and Lisa

Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

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Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

Johnita and Lisa

Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

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Get ready for this incredible BONUS episode of Waiting is the Hardest!🎙️We're sharing a true story that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Our house was struck by lightning during Sofia's Bone Marrow Transplant, and what followed was a j
We wrap up our conversation with Dr. Gregory Yanik, Director of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Parts 1 and 2 of this double bonus episode is a must-listen f
You're in for a treat, WITH listeners! Have you ever interacted with a doctor and asked yourself, "how can I clone this provider so everyone can have this great experience?"  Well, I have and this is the doctor I wish every single person receiv
Dr. Andrew Campbell, Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease program at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C graces our presence on the show. Dr. Campbell enlightens us with the latest in cures for sickle cell disease, educ
Sofia is the spotlight of season two! Born with Sickle Cell Anemia, an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells, Sofia underwent a Bone Marrow transplant that cured her of this disease that causes pain, fatigue, and additional comp
Making the decision to go through a transplant is a difficult, if not heart wrenching, decision.  How does one make the decision to go through transplant? Where does the peace come from to move forward with a life changing decision? This episod
Big brother, and Sofia's perfect match donor, Tevis, joins this episode of WITH. He offers an extremely unique perspective on donating bone marrow, insights into complications he faced following the procedure, and the importance of donating org
This episode is full of resources for anyone going through, considering, or curious about Bone Marrow Transplant. Topics include: coping and supporting transplant patients, and weighing the advantages, and tradeoffs of undergoing a transplant.
Hooray, Sofia is cured! No more pain, right??? Think again! In episode 5, Sofia shares her post-transplant ordeal. It wasn't all 🍭 and  🌈.Sofia also shares how she conquered the dark days post-transplant (with the help of Kirk Franklin) and t
Sofia has experienced immeasurable pain, tears, trials, and setbacks. You know what they say...a setback is just a setup for a comeback! In episode seven, Sofia shares the pivotal moments that helped her rally during recovery.
Sofia's bone marrow transplant happened in 2011. In this episode, listeners are introduced to my niece, Kennedy, who offers a more recent perspective on the transplant process.  Kennedy underwent a Bone Marrow Transplant in 2019. She'll share h
Johnita shares the backstory of Sofia's birth and how the choices that resulted from this birth story set the course for Sofia's life path.  Other topics include: Tests to determine genetic and/or health issues with unborn fetus', communicating
Antoine shares when the marriage changed for him.  He provides his thoughts as a caregiver, the dos and don't and lessons learned. Antoine and Johnita share the status of their marriage present day. 
Lisa and Johnita recap the last four months and bring in their spouses for their perspectives on the events from that tragic day.
Antoine and Shannon discuss their friendship and how the black male brotherhood brought Antoine through a terrible situation. Antoine reflects on the Marriage episode (Episode 8).
Johnita is covered with a cloak of darkness aka depression. Find out how she overcomes depression and the signs of encouragement of hope God sends during this dark chapter.
Johnita experiences triumphs and setbacks during this episode. Find out how her setbacks were a setup for her recovery comeback. 
What is this Rockstar Status Johnita mentions in the podcast? Hear how she describes the challenges of returning to her profession. Other topics include: eroding confidence as a result of her injuries, difficult conversations, and a sister of c
Johnita enters 2018 with a changed outlook. Hear how this chan in perspective leads to the manifestation of other areas in her recovery journey.
Can Johnita's marriage sustain the change and demands of this recovery?
So who was Johnita before this devastating accident? Superwoman phenom (yes), bad bitch (yes), can't tell her nothing (absolutely yes). Johnita and Lisa delve deep into who Johnita was before the accident and the role it played in her emotional
Did we mention Johnita was a planner? Find out the plans she made for her future prior to June 28, 2017. Hear about the signs that foreshadowed something was wrong with the trip and why it's important to heed God's plans, not your plans. 
Fast forwarding back to the day of the accident, June 28, 2017. What's going on with Johnita's leg? Her family? Are we amputating the leg or nah?  Death comes knocking again...
Johnita shares details about the accident retold through her journals. How can life change so drastically and completely, in the blink of an eye?
Johnita takes her first private jet home to recover and is promptly charged a quarter of a million dollars 😡😳. 
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