CortneyJo sits down with her dear friend and neighbor, Emily Savard, for a conversation on faith, health, and healing on this episode of the I am MUCH Woman podcast. Emily shares her journey from postpartum depression and feeling dismissed by doctors to reclaiming her wellness through small, consistent steps. With a background in public health and a passion for helping others, she now leads a vibrant women’s fitness community grounded in faith, accountability, and joy. Together, CortneyJo and Emily explore self-care, body image, and the power of showing up for yourself and for others with honesty, compassion, and intention.

Show Highlights
(2:58) Why Emily didn’t develop body image issues until after her first child

(11:18) How she got started on her health improvement journey

(18:40) How Emily was impacted by her first fitness challenge

(22:39) What her fitness routine and lifestyle look like today

(27:08) How working out brought Emily closer to God

(35:19) Why spiritual balance is so important for Emily’s journey

(37:36) What fitness has taught her about sisterhood and jealousy

(44:01) How being a MUCH Woman relates to health, fitness, and nutrition

(47:12) Emily’s encouragement for women struggling to get started

(53:10) Testimonials from women about how Emily has helped them

Links Referenced

• Emily’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alejandra.savard.1/
• Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilysavard90/
• Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-savard-512205142/
• Emily’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilysavard90
• Emily’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilysavard90

CortneyJo welcomes back her dear friend Cat Samuel to share her inspiring journey of faith and identity. After achieving her dream of attending the University of Michigan with the Gates Millennium Scholarship, Cat’s life took unexpected turns through heartbreak, loss, and seasons of instability. A powerful encounter with God shifted her view from distant Creator to personal Lord, leading her to Missouri, then North Carolina, where true community and discipleship reshaped her faith. Today, Cat shares how moving from performance to surrender, embracing spiritual disciplines, and trusting God’s slow, steady work has transformed her life for His glory.

Show Highlights
(3:03) The early days of Cat’s faith and identity journey

(6:22) How Cat got everything she wanted, but then it all changed

(12:08) Going from seeing God as a distant creator to personal Lord

(19:43) Cat’s move to North Carolina following a stormy season of life

(22:31) Her stormy season of life continues

(30:39) The role that community played in Cat’s healing and growth

(36:46) What she would say to women who feel caught in performance

(44:01) What being a M.U.C.H. Woman means for Cat today

Links Referenced

• Celebration of Discipline: https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Discipline-Path-Spiritual-Growth/dp/1596444541

CortneyJo takes the guest seat in this episode of the I Am M.U.C.H. Woman Podcast. With Cat Samuel stepping in as host, they explore CJ’s journey of faith, healing, and the origins of M.U.C.H. Woman Ministries. She reflects on past struggles, how Luke 12:48 shaped her path, and the transformation she’s experienced over the years. Through challenges, CortneyJo has deepened her faith, leaning on therapy, scripture, and personal growth. Now, she embraces her identity as a leader, mother, and ministry founder.

Show Highlights
(2:59) How the I Am M.U.C.H. Woman podcast came to life

(8:26) What life has looked like for CortneyJo on her three-year journey of healing and growth

(16:07) CortneyJo’s current views on relationships

(20:24) How CortneyJo’s relationship with the Lord has evolved over time

(25:12) How she’d answer the question “Who is CJ?” today

(28:37) Where the podcast is heading in the future

(33:27) What being a M.U.C.H. woman means for CortneyJo