Just Waiting For You : Recent Episodes
Cherese Lee
Just Waiting for You is a podcast about the powerful perspective changes that come from simply showing up for yourself and others, even in the midst of a dark season. We share personal stories to remind you that all of us are walking through a very human life.
In this episode of the Just Waiting for You podcast, join Cherese Lee as she reflects on a pivotal moment from a university orientation that made her question everything she knew about parenting. As she unveils the concept of 'snowplow parenting', listen to her personal journey grappling with this concept, and the profound impact it had on her life and her relationship with her children.
Join Cherese Lee in this episode of the Just Waiting for You podcast as she shares an unexpected, life-changing experience at a Lizzo concert. Filled with laughter, self-discovery, and reflection on the meaning of self-love and acceptance, this story challenges us to reassess our goals and motivations. Discover what happens when you let go of judgment and embrace the joy in life. Sometimes, all it takes is someone asking, "Baby, how you feeling?
In this heartfelt episode, Cherese Lee shares her family’s journey through cancer and the surprising, yet powerful piece of advice they received from a doctor. Listen in to find out the key to moving forward without letting life’s challenges consume your thoughts and decisions.
In this episode of the “Just Waiting for You” podcast, Cherese shares a story about the coexistence of challenges and beauty. Through her experience as a nurse and a parent, she reminds us that being brave doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine, but showing up and doing what needs to be done, even when it sucks.
In this episode, Cherese recounts an unforgettable story from her family trip to Paris, exploring the beauty of human connection and the surprises that can come from unexpected encounters. Join her as she takes you through the charming streets of Paris, and shares the wisdom she gleaned from this inspiring experience. This episode is a reminder that life's most valuable lessons can come from the most unexpected places.
Wise men say…….. only fools rush in? On this almost April Fools Day episode we are looking at just that.
Join Cherese and her dad, in the first ever guest episode of Just Waiting for You. Get ready to laugh (and cringe) as Ken hilariously recounts his experience of getting a vasectomy and the miscommunication that brought about the procedure. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the anticipation of a hard conversation is much worse than the actual talk itself. And not nearly as bad as an unplanned vasectomy!
NOTE: This one probably isn’t for little ears, unless you’re ready to have “the talk”
In this heartwarming and sometimes hilarious episode of the Just Waiting for You podcast, Cherese Lee recounts her eventful trip to Johns Hopkins with her young son Luke, who was about to get his cochlear implant activated, and shares the unforgettable moments that made the journey so memorable.
In this episode Cherese invites us to rediscover the lost art of fun. Through personal stories, she reminds us that fun isn't just for kids. So, grab your rain boots (just in case) and listen for a lighthearted yet meaningful discussion on why having fun is essential for a fulfilling life.
In this episode, host Cherese Lee shares a personal story about the power of asking for help and how it can lead to meaningful connections and community. Through her experience of navigating life with newborn twins and a toddler, she learned that sometimes the people offering help are the ones who need to be a part of your story.
Cherese shares (with their permission) a big lesson that her middle school girls recently taught her. What if it’s not about us?!
Cherese reminisces as her family approaches the anniversary of their Christmas move to Tennessee years ago.
Cherese tells the story of an unexpected encounter that would change her heart and faith forever.
In this season of hosting, Cherese tells about a comedy of errors party that she threw and what it taught her about true hospitality.
Cherese tells the story of an upside down Thanksgiving and the unexpected sweet voice that brought her back home and changed her perspective on what exactly that meant.
Let Cherese's spontaneous mantle project remind you of the power you have to make some paint color choices in your life. Instead of asking if it will be ok, maybe ask what color you want it to be. Bring an open mind, your favorite color palate, and listen in.
Are you white knuckling the handlebars of life and not even realizing it? Is it helping? Cherese shares about a time that doing exactly the opposite of what she thought would get her off of a mountain alive actually brought back joy.
Do you ever feel like your reaction to someone or something doesn’t match someone else’s? Have you ever doubted your capacity to empathize or relate to someone’s pain? Join us as we explore why this is and how it’s not a terrible thing or an indicator of your character.
When was the last time you heard those words? When was the last time you said them? Let's talk about the power of these three words.
Sometimes, we aren't ready to hear about the power of showing up or moving forward. Talk of the bright side can be enough to push us further into our tunnel. Turns out, that's ok.
Cherese shares the story of her first encounter with this concept that would ultimately change her life - that someone was just waiting for her. Her situation moved from an impossible road block to the future they had hoped for, to the driving force that effected change for so many others. All because a group of people had unknowingly just been waiting for her.
Just Waiting for You is a podcast about the powerful perspective changes that come from simply showing up for yourself and others, even in the midst of a dark season. We share personal stories to remind you that all of us are walking through a very human life.