In this powerful episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly sits down with Jennifer Kauffman — Emmy Award-winning producer, best-selling author, and survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon Tragedy.

Jennifer shares her deeply moving story of transforming unthinkable trauma into triumph through her Rise and Thrive movement. With vulnerability and wisdom, she opens up about her journey through PTSD, rage, forgiveness, and healing — revealing how she turned pain into purpose, and fear into love.

From holistic healing practices like drumming, sound therapy, and breathwork, to producing life-changing documentaries and running the very marathon that nearly took her life, Jennifer embodies what it means to rise from the ashes.

Whether you're navigating grief, seeking purpose, or ready to heal old wounds, this episode offers actionable hope and heart-opening conversation that will stay with you long after it ends.

Topics include:

• Surviving the Boston Marathon Tragedy

• The journey from victim to thriver

• Forgiveness and post-traumatic growth

• The healing power of sound, drumming, and gratitude

• Jennifer's Rise and Thrive Movement

• Why your story matters — and how to start healing

🔗 Resources & Mentions in This Episode

Website: https://www.jenniferkauffman.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kauffman

🎥 Featured Projects by Jennifer Kauffman

• Documentary: A New Leash on Life

  Emmy-winning film on veterans and service dogs (Canines for Warriors):

  https://www.caninesforwarriors.org

• Documentary: Freedom Isn't Free – The Folds of Honor Story

  https://foldsofhonor.org

• Film Project: Dream Big – Rudy Ruettiger Broadway Show

  Info: https://www.rudyruettiger.com

• Movie: Rudy (1993) – The inspirational film about Rudy Ruettiger:

  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108002/

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