Joy In The Journey
Joy In The Journey is a podcast dedicated to supporting families with critically ill kids. Life brings unexpected circumstances, but choosing joy makes all the difference.
Your host, Jamie Freedlund, knows this better than anyone. Her world changed when her daughter, Mattea Joy, was born with several severe medical complications.
Jamie and her husband were given a very small chance that Mattea would survive at birth, but were able to share nine and a half wonderful months with her that they didn't expect to have. This experience led to a deep level of gratitude, shifting Jamie’s life as a result, and allowing her to discover joy in every day—even the tough ones.
Most of Mattea’s life was spent in the hospital. It was there that Jamie came to understand what it means to be a parent of a critically ill child and the challenges that go with it. Through this podcast, she hopes to help other families going through similar struggles. Join us on a journey of connection and learning through beautiful stories, expert content, and finding more joy in the everyday!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
003: On Loan, From God with Annie Kidd
It’s so hard to conquer your fears and give yourself over to God, especially on the hard days. And my guest today has a lifetime of experiences that I know will be very meaningful to anyone who is fa…
002: Turning Your Pain Into Purpose with Lorna Walker
It’s so hard to know what to expect as a parent, and even harder when your child has medical issues that were never on your radar.
Today, we have the courageous Lorna Walker joining us on our very fi…
001: Welcome to Joy In The Journey with Jamie Freedlund
Welcome to the Joy In the Journey podcast! My name is Jamie Freedlund, and I’m the host of the show and Co-Founder of Mattea’s Joy, a non-profit organization that helps families with hospitalized chi…