Advocating for Yourself and Those You Love With Chronic Illness
Chronic illness changes life in ways most people never see and often never understand. Lisa sits down with author and advocate Ganel-Lyn Condie, who has spent years navigating life with Lupus while continuing to show up with purpose, compassion, and grit. Together they talk about what it means to support the people we love through invisible battles, how to speak (and listen) with more humanity, and why strength doesn’t always look like powering through but it often looks like grace, honesty, and trying again tomorrow. It’s a reminder that our bodies don’t always match our hearts, but even in limitation, there is meaning, connection, and deeply important work to be done.
More of Ganel-Lyn's work on her website: https://ganellyn.com/
Be sure to check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganellyn/?hl=en
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Radical Honesty in Mental Health and Addiction Struggles
Talking about life's hardest moments usually comes after we’ve made sense of them. But what about the chapters we’re still in? Lisa chats with writer and creator Tiffany Jenkins, known for her humor, honesty, and vulnerable storytelling, to explore what it looks like to live with anxiety in real time. Together they talk about fear, resilience, unexpected hope, and the quiet victories that don’t always make it into the “after” version of our stories. It’s a conversation about holding pain and possibility at the same time, finding meaning even when the ending isn’t clear yet, and believing that nothing is wasted.
See more of Tiffany's work at her website: https://jugglingthejenkins.com/
Be sure to check out Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jugglingthejenkins/?hl=en
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What Every Parent of Adult Kids Should Ask Themselves
Letting our kids chart their own course is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Lisa sits down with psychologist Dr. David Morgan to talk about how we love, support, and guide our children--especially as they grow into adulthood--without trying to steer their every step. Together they explore the shift from control to connection, the questions that help us show up with intention, and the faith it takes to trust our kids with their own journey. It’s a gentle reminder that our role isn’t to drive the bus, but to send them off with encouragement, confidence, and unconditional love.
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6 Tips For Better Health From Middle Age On
Living longer is one thing, but living better is another. Lisa talks with Dr. Joseph Bergsten about what it really takes to create a life that’s not just long, but full. Drawing on years of research and medical experience, Dr. Bergsten shares six simple but powerful habits that can add both years and joy to our lives. Together, he and Lisa explore how small, consistent choices can strengthen our bodies, our minds, and our relationships. It’s a refreshing look at health that replaces pressure with purpose and quick fixes with meaningful living.
A link to the USPTF website:https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/
A link to Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov/
A link to LiverTox: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547852/
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How to Overcome Self-Doubt at Any Age
Self-doubt isn’t a question of if, it’s a question of when. In this week’s episode, Lisa talks with author and educator Gaylamarie Rosenberg about what to do when those moments of uncertainty arise. Together they explore how the Savior meets us in our doubts, where we put our focus, and how faith can turn feelings of inadequacy into opportunities for growth. With warmth and insight, Gaylamarie reminds us that self-doubt doesn’t disqualify us; it can actually draw us closer to divine help and deeper peace.
Be sure to check out Gaylamarie's book here: https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6005467.html
Join Lisa Valentine Clark as she gets real with people who are willing to share the hard-won wisdom you can only get from a friend–best advice for parenting, relationships, happiness, health and other topics that get to the heart of living a good life. A production of BYUradio.
“The Lisa Show” is hosted by Lisa Valentine Clark–a comedian, actress, writer, believer, and mother of five. Her nationally-syndicated, award-winning podcast can be found on all streaming platforms.
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