"In the Processor" is a podcast series hosted by Rev. Dr. Juana Jordan, a pastor, theologian, and Executive Director of Impact at Florida A&M University Wesley Foundation, who introduces herself as a "self-proclaimed hope dealer."
Born from Juana's personal journey navigating grief after the unexpected loss of her mother in July 2024, the podcast creates sacred space for Black women and Black people to grieve fully and authentically—something often denied them in broader society. Named after the way a computer processor transforms raw data into useful information, the series helps listeners work through the intense, unfiltered emotions of grief, loss, and change step by step, acknowledging that everyone processes at their own pace with no single correct timeline.
Through conversations with girlfriends, grief counselors, community members, spiritual directors, various authors, and even comedians, the podcast explores topics including anticipatory grief, disenfranchised grief, spiritual approaches to healing, and the role of humor in processing pain. The overarching goal is to foster collective healing through shared stories and testimonies, helping listeners emerge from their processing as more authentic and vibrant versions of themselves, ultimately restoring the agency to mourn and thrive while finding hope together.