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Joy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 9: “I Know I’m Broken”: When Infidelity Shatters a Family (The Quiet Pain Behind the Coldplay Kiss Cam) - Sé que estoy rota”: Cuando la infidelidad rompe una familia -Eu sei que estou quebradaIt's a sad reality, but you’ve seen the clips —the Coldplay song, the kiss cam, the couple sitting in silence while the world watches their distance, their heartbreak.Behind the awkward smile… is a story.Divorce isn’t always loud.Sometimes, it’s quiet heartbreak.It’s the slow grief of watching something sacred fall apart.It’s sitting next to someone who once promised forever — now a stranger.In this episode, I open up about my own divorce.Not for drama. Not for pity.But for the woman who’s been there...2025-07-2222 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 8: What They Don’t Tell You About Recovery: The Emotional Storm No One Sees | Lo Que No Te Cuentan de la Recuperación | O Que Ninguém Conta da RecuperaçãoEveryone talks about surgery prep — but no one tells you how lonely recovery can be. In this raw and honest episode, Jaja opens up about the emotional toll of her first hip replacement surgery. From late-night panic attacks to the silence that felt heavier than the pain, she shares what it’s like to heal when your body hurts and your spirit feels stretched.With tender reflections, faith-filled encouragement, and wisdom from friends who’ve walked similar roads, this episode is for anyone in a season of recovery — physically or emotionally. You're not weak. You're healing. And you're n...2025-07-0822 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 7: Healing Isn’t Just Physical | Sanar No Es Solo Físico | Curar Não É Só Físico: My Left Hip Surgery + Recovery LessonsThere’s something about going through something again—whether it’s surgery, recovery, or emotional healing—that gives you both courage… and caution. You know what to expect, but your heart still hopes it’ll be easier.This episode shares the story of my second hip replacement, and what I learned about healing through chronic illness, community, and quiet faith. From navigating a pain crisis due to a med delay, to walking into church with a walker as a symbol of strength—I take you into the raw and holy places recovery led me.My surgeon prayed...2025-07-0122 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 6: You Need a Hip Replacement—Wait, Me?! I’m only 37! Pt. 1 of 2, maybe 3 - because the comeback needs both legs.This episode isn’t from a place of arrival. It’s from the messy middle—from pain, denial, and the process of healing.At 37, I did not expect to hear the words: “You need a hip replacement.” But that’s exactly what happened.I had just gotten back from a fun road trip to Chicago with my husband. I was walking fine (or so I thought) and hoping for an injection or some physical therapy. Instead, I got a diagnosis: AVN—avascular necrosis. And I was told surgery needed to happen immediately.I left that appo...2025-06-2422 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 5: Healing the Part of Me No One Knew Was HurtingSometimes the deepest pain is the kind we carry in silence. In this episode, I’m sharing a part of my story I rarely talk about—what it felt like to grow up feeling invisible, only noticed in moments of crisis. From early childhood in Angola to the quiet ache of rejection and abandonment, this is the healing work I never knew I needed.Inspired by Ann Voskamp The Broken Way, and Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst. Cherished words that helped me name what I couldn’t explain, this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, too sens...2025-06-1716 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 4: Healing Isn’t Linear—And That’s OkayIn this episode, Jaja shares her honest journey through identity, grief, and emotional healing — from growing up with sickle cell and being labeled "sickly," to carrying the ache of not knowing her father, to finally learning that her identity is not in her pain... but in Christ.With gentle encouragement, a touch of humor, and deep vulnerability, Jaja reminds us that it’s okay to not be okay — and that real healing rarely happens in a straight line. It happens in spirals, in silence, in moments when we feel unknown and unseen — and yet, God never asks us to fa...2025-06-1013 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 3: My Fight Was Hers First: A Mother’s Strength, Sickle Cell, and the Village That Raised Me When I was just nine months old, my mother ran to save my life—literally. No transportation, no warning—just her intuition, God’s grace, and a family friend who happened to be in the path. This is the story of how I was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia in Malanje, Angola—and how my mom’s strength, faith, and community gave me a fighting chance.In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on childhood memories of walking miles, traditional healing, mulberry-stained hands, and the village of women (and siblings!) who supported me. From my grandmothers to my second...2025-06-0315 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 2: Who is Jaja Fortuna: Her Story, Her Truth, Struggles and StrengthIn this heartfelt episode, Jaja Fortuna shares her story—from the warmth and beauty of growing up in Angola, to the emotional and physical weight of navigating high school in a new country while living with sickle cell anemia.What felt like a death sentence before age 18 wasn’t just her fear—it was her mother’s fear and constant burden.Jaja opens up about carrying that fear, facing each crisis, and the miracle of a family who stepped in with generosity and care, becoming a beacon of hope during her darkest season.If you’v...2025-05-2826 minJoy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja FortunaEpisode 1: Born from the Storm — The Resilient Soft HeartIn this debut episode of Joy in the Journey, Jaja Fortuna shares her story of being diagnosed with a chronic illness at just 9 months old. Through pain, grief, and big emotions, she’s learned the beauty of soft strength. This podcast is for anyone seeking emotional healing, joy, and hope in hard seasons.📺 Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vk2x0ffurgs?si=0HahKWWuNPfWe_LZ Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.2025-05-2213 min
El podcast de Disfrutar VeganoEp 29. La otra cara de la historia. Con MarçalEn este episodio tengo la fortuna de entrevistar a Marçal, mi compañero de vida. La otra cara de este cambio de alimentación.
En el momento en que decidí que iba a contar mi historia sentí que no podía hacerlo sin contar la de él también.
Hoy hablaremos sobre cómo él vivió este cambio que impulsé yo, lo que sintió, cómo lo vive hoy y cómo decidió, en su momento, hacer frente a esta situación.
Hablamos sobre comunicación, respeto y aceptación. Hay una buena dosis de...2021-04-2321 min
Podcast César GuelDetrás de los micrófonos de Rondas de CaféMuchas cosas pasan detrás de los micrófonos de un programa, y más cuando es grabado, por fortuna Rondas de Café ahora es en vivo jaja, espero que disfruten este podcast...2012-12-2004 min