In this powerful episode of the Choose Courage Podcast, Terry welcomes back special guest Lindsay Jepperson—mother of three, special education teacher, mental health advocate, and now published author of Adjusting Your Sails: Anchoring to God Through the Storms of Life.
Lindsay shares her remarkable journey of recovery, personal growth, and the daily decisions that helped her overcome addiction, break generational cycles, and rewrite her story. With honesty, humor, and heart, she opens up about the ten-year process of writing her book, how journaling her dreams into reality kept her focused, and why she left space in the book for readers to reflect on their own stories.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that you are not your past—and that small, courageous choices can transform your life. Whether you're facing your own storm or searching for strength, Lindsay’s story will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why honesty with yourself is the first step to change
How to pivot your path through small daily actions
What it means to stop being a statistic and start being a survivor
The importance of anchoring to faith and truth during life’s hardest moments
Grab your copy of Adjusting Your Sails on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adjusting-Your-Sails-Anchoring-Storms/dp/1964245168
Follow Lindsay at @adjustingyoursailsbook on Instagram and Facebook.
The Choose Courage Podcast hosted by Terry Sidford shares inspiring stories of individuals who have chosen courage over fear, resilience over defeat, and growth over limitation. Each episode is a testament to the power we all have to transform our lives—one courageous choice at a time.
Terry Sidford is a TEDx speaker, certified life coach, and author of Truth. Courage. Love. For over 20 years, she has helped people discover their inner strength, overcome adversity, and lead empowered, purposeful lives. She is also the author of One Hundred Hearts: Inspiring Stories from the Women Who Lived Them.
Learn more at www.terrysidford.com.
