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Waking the Why

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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Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes

Waking the Why

Latest Episodes

Episode 16 - Jo Dailami, Why We Find Support

This week’s guest is Jo Dailami. Jo is a people and culture-centered development leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Dailami, a drinkable yogurt brand focused on high protein, collagen, and fiber. Jo has taken experiences from her life to crea...

April 20, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 25:43

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Episode 15 - Jill Koford, Why We Serve Our Community

This week’s guest is Representative Jill Koford. On January 1, 2025, Jill began her legislative service representing Utah’s House District 10, serving communities across South Ogden, Riverdale, Washington Terrace, and Uintah. An accomplished bu...

March 30, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 22:20

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Episode 14 - Sarah Frei Mills, Why We Find Strength Together

This week’s guest is Sarah Frei Mills. On July 30, 2020, Sarah’s life changed forever when the car she was riding in was hit head-on by a drunk driver. At just seventeen years old, she suffered a T11 spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed f...

March 16, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 21:27

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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 energized through every stage of midlife. Wi...

February 16, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 5 • 29:58

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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 next 15 years, he endured unimaginable medical ...

February 09, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 25:10

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