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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 • 15 episodes

Waking the Why

Latest Episodes

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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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 next 15 years, he endured unimaginable medical ...

February 02, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 3 • 22:45

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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 fear and eliminating excuses. After a life-al...

January 19, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 25:11

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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 grade and became reality with the foundin...

January 05, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 23:23

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