Today, I sit down with Emily Ledbetter, the host of the “Wrestling With Life” podcast, known to her audience as EmLed. We get real about what it means to rebuild your life — emotionally, spiritually, and physically — after losing your job, going through a devastating breakup, and confronting parts of your past you never questioned before. Ms. EmLed doesn’t just talk the talk — she moved across the country, started over, and built a brand based on authentic storytelling, therapy wins, and honest self-reflection.
In this episode, we explore her Christian upbringing, the burden of perfectionism, and the deeper struggles that led her into therapy. We also get into the power of podcasting — not just as a platform to help others, but as a mirror for ourselves. Ms. EmLed shares how vulnerability has opened doors in her personal life and given her strength to tackle imposter syndrome, social media burnout, and that nagging internal voice that says, “You’re too much.” Together, we talk about emotional sensitivity, the stigma of being a “feeling person,” and the complicated relationships with parents, faith, and self-worth that shape who we are. From her experience with emotional “Emily bombs” to launching the new “Seaside Sagas” series on her show, Ms. EmLed embodies what it means to wrestle with life out loud.
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"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." 1 Timothy 6:10 NIV
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