Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)
Waiting is the Hardest podcast is back with all new episodes! The goal of this podcast is to provide hope and healing to others by sharing stories of perseverance and triumph during difficult situations. Season 1 focused on one woman's story of survival following a near fatal car accident. Season 2 will focus on two young ladies healing of sickle cell disease following a bone marrow transplant. Share your story of waiting with us on social media or email us at waitingisthehardestpodcast@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!Be sure to follow W.I.T.H on social media:Twitter @WaitingHardestInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook: Waiting is the Hardest Podcast. Don't forget to leave a review and tell a friend! Link to podcast show notes-Click an episode, then chapter markers. Hyperlinked chapters contain journal passages, photos, resources, and more!👇🏾https://waitingisthehardest.buzzsprout.com/
Episodes
29 episodes
Triple Bonus: The Lightning Strike ⚡️🏡😳
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 jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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34:43
Double Bonus continued: An Interview with Pediatric Hematologist, Dr. Gregory Yanik PART 2
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:43
Double Bonus: An interview with Pediatric Hematologist, Dr. Gregory Yanik PART 1
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 r...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:00:37
S2 Bonus-An interview with Pediatric Hematologist, Dr. Andrew Campbell
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:15:07
S2Ep8-Living my life like it's golden
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:36
S2Ep7 Sofia's turning the corner!
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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27:14
S2Ep6-Kennedy's story ☺️
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'...
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52:47
S2Ep5-Recovering from 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 Fran...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:22
S2Ep4- Preparing for transplant
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:08:43
S2Ep3- Deciding to move forward with transplant
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 e...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:20
S2Ep2- Divine Decisions (Sofia's birth)
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', communic...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:24
S2Ep1- Allow Me to Introduce (Sofia)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:02
Waiting is the Hardest Season 1 Epilogue: Part 3
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:00
Waiting is the Hardest Season 1 Epilogue: Part 2
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).
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:08
Waiting is the Hardest Season 1 Epilogue: Part 1
Lisa and Johnita recap the last four months and bring in their spouses for their perspectives on the events from that tragic day.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:30
Ep 6-Rockstar status
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:41
Ep 10-Waiting on acceptance
Johnita enters 2018 with a changed outlook. Hear how this chan in perspective leads to the manifestation of other areas in her recovery journey.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:35
Ep 9-Waiting on healing
Johnita experiences triumphs and setbacks during this episode. Find out how her setbacks were a setup for her recovery comeback.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:05
Ep 8-The fight for my marriage
Can Johnita's marriage sustain the change and demands of this recovery?
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:22
Ep 7-Waiting to be happy
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:50
Ep 5-The fight to get home
Johnita takes her first private jet home to recover and is promptly charged a quarter of a million dollars 😡😳.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:45
Ep4-The fight for my life and my leg
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:03
Ep 3-3 months before/The morning of (the accident)
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:17
Ep 2-Who I was before the accident
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:20