Purpose, Not Pity
Grief changes everything. But it doesn’t get the final say.
Welcome to Purpose, Not Pity—a podcast born from loss and rooted in love, healing, and the hard conversations we don’t always know how to have.
I’m Erika Hernandez: storyteller, bonus mom, grieving mother, and healing human. After losing my son Jovan in 2023, I found myself searching for meaning in the middle of heartbreak. Not answers. Not pity. Just something real to hold onto. This podcast is that something.
Here, we talk about what happens after the world stops spinning. About life beyond the “How are you?” texts. About rebuilding identity, navigating motherhood, holding space for joy, and finding purpose through pain.
You’ll hear solo episodes, raw stories, letters from my heart, and honest conversations with people who’ve also walked through fire.
This isn’t a podcast about having it all figured out. It’s about showing up, cracked open but still standing—with purpose, not pity.
💛 You belong here. Even in the middle of the mess.
Purpose, Not Pity
Welcome to Purpose, Not Pity
What do you do when life breaks you open, and nothing looks like you imagined?
Welcome to Purpose, Not Pity, a podcast for anyone who’s walked through loss, pain, or transformation and is learning to live with intention on the other side.
I’m Erika Hernandez, storyteller, bonus mom, grieving mother, healing human, and in this space, we’re choosing truth over polish, presence over perfection, and purpose over pity.
This short trailer will give you a glimpse into what’s coming, what this podcast is really about, and why you’ll never have to walk your healing journey alone again.
🎧 Full episodes drop the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month.
🧡 Stay connected:
TikTok: @by.erikahernandez
Instagram: @byerikahernandez
🎧 New episodes drop the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month
📬 Want to share your story or connect?
Email: byerikahernandez@gmail.com
💛 Thanks for listening. Keep choosing purpose, not pity.