Episode 32: Who You Are Is What We Need [Couple's Edition]

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EPISODE OVERVIEW

Leo Newman, whom I interviewed back in Season 1 Episode 11, is back again… but this time with his wife, Erynn. Leo and Erynn were high school best friends who later realized their love for one another in college. They’ve now been married for 12 years and have one energetic 5 year old son, Hudson, who makes every day an absolute joy.

Leo is a mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of chronic health challenges and stress, and Erynn is an author and freelance fiction editor. When they committed to one another "in sickness and in health," they had no idea that this would be tested in the first years of their marriage, as Leo developed several autoimmune conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease, Crohn's disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Because he was healthy when their love story began, Leo's illnesses were an unexpected addition to their plans for the future. However, they credit their deep love for God and each other, support from their friends and family, and a healthy dose of humor with helping them craft a narrative of healing, hope, and restoration for their family--even in the midst of the challenges posed by Leo's health conditions.

This was the first couple’s interview on the podcast and I’m so thankful to both Leo and Erynn for being so open and vulnerable with their experiences.

“Changes are coming and they always do, but we are going to be that solid thing in the middle.”
— LEO NEWMAN

Highlights

Living with and loving someone with health challenges can be difficult and fulfilling all at once. Leo and Erynn share their challenges and victories, as well as what they’ve learned along the way. Some of my favorite moments include:

The power of the vow “in sickness and in health”

How Leo and Erynn commit to weathering storms together

The need for self-care, even when it feels selfish

Accepting and loving life as it is now

The power of community when supporting a partner with health challenges

There are so many great moments as Leo and Erynn open up about their lives together. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

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