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About This Podcast
Don't forget, your "WHY" is worth waking up for.
A podcast hosted by Stacee Pedersen about uncovering the purpose behind life's most crucible moments. Each episode you'll hear from real people who turn their struggles into strengths, and their stories into light. If you're searching for meaning, walking through something hard, or just love stories that stir the soul you're in the right place.
Join us every other week for new episodes Monday's at 11:00 AM MST.
Find us on social media:
Instagram: @staceepedersen
TikTok: @stacee_pedersen
YouTube: @ Waking the Why
Facebook & LinkedIn: Stacee Pedersen
Creative Contributors: Jordan Garner & Katie Folk
Original Music by: Sydney Flanders
Producer: Stacee Pedersen
Video Editing: Tyler O'Hare
Logo Design: Apsen & Dax Pedersen
My Greatest Supporter: Cody Pedersen
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Recent Episodes
S2E5 Episode 13 - Hailey Babcock, Why We Support Health
This weeks guest is Hailey Babcock. Hailey Babcock is the founder of Hailey Happens Fitness, an online fitness and nutrition brand dedicated to empowering women over 35 to feel strong, confident, and…
S2E4 Ep. 12.2 - Trevor Anderson, Why We Fight for Life
(Part 2) This week’s guest is Trevor Anderson. Trevor is a husband, father of six, and kidney transplant recipient. At the age of 25, Trevor began experiencing symptoms of kidney failure. Over the…
S2E3 Ep. 12.1 - Trevor Anderson, Why We Fight for Life
(Part 1) This week’s guest is Trevor Anderson. Trevor is a husband, father of six, and kidney transplant recipient. At the age of 25, Trevor began experiencing symptoms of kidney failure. Over the…
S2E2 Ep. 11- Nathan Ogden, Why We Live
This week’s guest is Nathan Ogden. Nathan is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and resilience expert who has taught thousands how to move from paralysis to progress by confronting…
S2E1 Ep. 10- Bret Rasmussen, Why We Pursue
This week’s guest is Bret Rasmussen. Bret is the founder and CEO of KURU Footwear. Bret is a passionate entrepreneur and visionary leader whose dream of starting a footwear company began in fifth…
S1E10 Ep. 9- Christine Jacobson-Ware, Why We Serve
This week’s guest is Christine Jacobson-Ware. Christine is a trailblazing pharmacist, entrepreneur, and health advocate who made history in 2000 as the founder of Utah’s first woman-owned independent…
S1E9 Ep. 8 - Weston Brandon, Why We Survive
This week’s guest is Weston Brandon. Weston is a speaker, men’s coach, and father whose life embodies resilience and purpose. After years of top-tier success in sales, his world shifted in 2019 when…
S1E8 Ep. 7- Mallory Everton, Why We Create
This week’s guest is Mallory Everton. Mallory is a creator, writer, and performer from Portland, Oregon. She co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in the feature film Stop and Go, a covid-era road…
S1E7 Ep. 6.2- Holly Porter, Why We Endure
Welcome back to Part 2! This week’s guest is Holly Porter. Holly is a motivational speaker, trainer, animal lover, and survivor whose story is one of faith, grit, and resilience. After a near-fatal…
S1E6 Ep. 6.1- Holly Porter, Why We Endure
This week’s guest is Holly Porter. Holly is a motivational speaker, trainer, animal lover, and survivor whose story is one of faith, grit, and resilience. After a near-fatal horseback accident left…
S1E5 Ep. 5- Jodi Brown, Why We Say Yes
This week’s guest is Jodi Brown. Jodi is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, certified business coach, and brain tumor survivor. At thirty-three, her life changed when she was diagnosed with…
S1E4 Ep. 4- Portia Louder, Why We Have Accountability
This weeks guest is Portia Louder. Portia is a wife, mother, author, and speaker who has walked a remarkable road of redemption. Her journey from incarceration to freedom is one of honesty,…
S1E3 Ep. 3- Dalton Castor, Why We Recover
This week's guest is Dalton Castor. Dalton is 5+ years sober and uses his journey to recovery to give a voice to those facing similar challenges. He celebrates his new life overcoming addiction by…
S1E2 Ep. 2- Aimee Stephens, Why We Find Purpose
The week's guest is Aimee Stephens. Aimee is an athlete, mother, author, and VICTOR. She believes that all joy, fulfillment, and purpose in life begins with your own healing journey. Her book,…
S1E1 Ep. 1- Chad Hymas, Why We Pivot
This week’s guest is Chad Hymas. An internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. After a life-altering accident left…
Frequently Asked Questions
Waking the Why has published 15 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality.
Waking the Why is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.
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