When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Disappointment, Healing & Hope with Jessica Turner (Episode 159)

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with bestselling author Jessica N. Turner to talk about what happens when parenting and marriage don’t turn out the way you hoped.

 

Jessica opens up about her own journey through disappointment and divorce, and how she rebuilt her life with intention, emotional healing, and hope. She shares lessons from her new book, I Thought It Would Be Better Than This, including how therapy, forgiveness, and open communication can help parents heal and lead with purpose—even in hard seasons.

 

You’ll hear about:

• Why naming disappointment matters
• How therapy can support emotional resilience
• What forgiveness looks like after relational pain
• Tips for co-parenting with openness and grace
• Helping kids feel secure during big transitions

 

Whether you’re in a hard season or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement for parents who want to grow through what they’re going through.

 

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