My parents divorced when I was 7, and I became even more focused on academics and athletics during my teenage years. After graduating from Dartmouth College with a degree in Psychology, I was living out my childhood dream as a soccer goalkeeper. In Africa, I took a prescribed medication to prevent malaria, and it built up toxic levels in my system. I was fighting for my life for a year, and it took ten years to recover. During this time, my life was transformed in the deepest ways: identity, faith, mindset, habits, career, and relationships. The greatest blessings and growth in life can emerge from the worst situations. This is the grace of God, and the hope I want to spread. The pain in my journey has fueled a purpose in my heart to see more people experience an abundant life. After denying God's existence throughout my childhood, I never anticipated deciding to follow Jesus.Jesse is an author, speaker, adoption advocate and currently serves as a pastor in Seattle reaching millions of people worldwide with his messages of hope. Show Notes:  https://empoweredwithinworld.com/the-podcastLet's Connect:Sign-Up:  Newsletter Subscribe:  Youtube Channel | Facebook | InstagramSupport: Thank You for Supporting the ShowWork with Jennifer Pilates: https://empoweredwithinworld.com/Thank you so much for sharing your LOVE for the Show by Sharing it with Friends, Subscribing, Rating & Leaving a Review. I am truly grateful for all of your love and support! With Gratitude  - JenniferEmpowered Within Host:Hi, I'm Jennifer! Empowering You to Be You! Welcome to my cozy world, our "ah-ha" place of growth, insights, healing, inspiration and empowering success!"Transforming Body, Mind & Spiritus Worldwide for 20+ Yrs" - Jennifer PilatesI'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur, mind-body expert, celebrity trainer, Intuitive advisor - animal communicator, top rated podcast host, coach & mentor, detaSend us a textLight Therapy Patches Reiki Lunar Distant Healing EventsSupport the showLET'S CONNECT:Become an Empowered Within Insider: Subscribe to Newsletter Here Read: Podcast Show Notes YouTube (Watch Interviews Here): @EmpoweredWithinJenniferPilates Connect: Instagram | Youtube Channel | Pinterest JOIN: The Empowered Within Collection Reiki Lunar Distant Healing Events Request to Work with Jennifer "aka" Spiritual Advisor JenniferVisit: JenniferPilates.com