The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema Episode #236: Coping with disappointment and depression with Jenné Claiborne
Jan 26, 2026
Jenné Claiborne, vegan chef and author behind Sweet Potato Soul, shares personal reflections on handling disappointment, depression, parenting emotional resilience, prayer and gratitude, noticing intuitive guidance, and moving forward despite fear. Short, candid stories and practical mindsets make for a warm, relatable conversation.
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Hold Space For Disappointment
- Let yourself feel disappointment instead of erasing or minimizing it.
- Use reflection and gratitude to move through disappointment and identify what you can control.
Work And Life Blur Emotions
- When work and life overlap, disappointments feel like they attack your whole identity.
- Recognize the blend so you can reframe setbacks without overidentifying with them.
Accept Quiet Support From Family
- Let trusted family notice and offer quiet support rather than trying to fix your feelings.
- Appreciate being seen and reminded of your strength without pressure to unload everything.
