Jennifer Vido: Yoga, Prayer & Writing by Night | Every Soul Has a Story

Eight years old, chewing 16 aspirin a day, and determined to keep up with her brothers—Jennifer Vido's life has been defined by resilience. Now an author of the sweet romance series Serendipity by the Sea, executive director of a legal nonprofit, and mother of two boys, Jennifer joins Dara Levan to share her extraordinary journey. Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age eight, Jennifer reveals how she never let her condition define her—from becoming captain of the cheerleading squad to marrying her college sweetheart and building a prolific career. She opens up about her daily practices of yoga and prayer, her nighttime writing routine, and the sensory gifts her condition has given her (like an incredibly acute sense of smell). Jennifer also reflects on the art of letting go—from releasing her book babies into the world to becoming an empty nester as her youngest graduates college. Her message? The world is your classroom, every obstacle can be navigated, and passion, determination, and desire are the keys to living fully. Keywords: Jennifer Vido, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Serendipity by the Sea, romance author, yoga, prayer, empty nest, resilience, Low Country, writing.

0:04 - Intro
1:12 - Serendipity by the Sea series
2:17 - Nighttime writing routine
4:14 - Yoga & prayer daily practices
5:09 - Diagnosed with JRA at 8
6:43 - Growing up with arthritis
9:36 - 32-year marriage & surgeries
11:58 - Heightened sense of smell
12:39 - Low Country setting & research
14:32 - Writing process & research
16:29 - Love of editing
18:07 - Letting go & empty nesting
20:35 - Where to find Jennifer
21:02 – Outro



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QUOTES:


"I need a 48-hour day. But if I had it, would I really have extra time or is it about how will I fill it? What will I choose?"
– Dara Levan

"My whole life, I have taken control of the areas of my life that I can have a say in. No obstacle is too big for me, no challenge is too high to climb."

– Jennifer Vido