About Joy in the Journey Podcast with Jaja Fortuna
A soulful podcast for individuals navigating burnout, grief, heartbreak, and chronic illness—and still choosing joy. Hosted by Jaja Fortuna. Joy in the Journey Podcast is a safe space for healing, faith, emotional wellness, and stories that remind you: you are not alone. Let’s cry, laugh, and rediscover joy together.
Episode 9: “I Know I’m Broken”: When Infidelity Shatters a Family (The Quiet Pain Behind the Coldplay Kiss Cam) - Sé que estoy rota”: Cuando la infidelidad rompe una familia -Eu sei que estou quebrada
It's a sad reality, but you’ve seen the clips —the Coldplay song, the kiss cam, the couple sitting in silence while the world watches their distance, their heartbreak.
Behind the awkward smile… is a story.
Divorce isn’t always loud.Sometimes, it’s quiet heartbreak.
It’s the slow grief of watching something sacred fall apart.
It’s sitting next to someone who once promised forever — now a stranger.
In this episode, I open up about my own divorce.
Not for drama. Not for pity.
But for the woman who’s been there.
And the family still picking up the pieces.
I talk about:
The betrayal that broke my heart
The shame that almost silenced me
The grief of dreams that would never come true
The weight of blame — on him, on me, and even on God
And how God met me in the mountains of the Dominican Republic with gentle, redeeming love
Because infidelity is not a joke.
It shatters trust. It breaks hearts.
And it leaves real people — including children, spouses, and families — trying to make sense of the wreckage.
But here’s the truth I learned through tears and therapy:
💛 God still meets us in the ruins.
💛 You are not too broken to be loved.
💛 He does beautiful things with broken pieces.
This is the most personal episode I’ve shared — and next week, I won’t be alone.
My husband (the man who met the almost healed version of me) will join me for Part 2 of this story — not as a fairytale, but as a testimony of redemption.
🕊️This is Joy in the Journey, with Jaja Fortuna.
For every woman who’s lived through betrayal, grief, or silent separation — I see you. God sees you.
And healing… is still possible.
If you’re walking through the pain of divorce — especially after betrayal — please hear me:
You are not alone.
You are not disqualified from love, purpose, or God's plan for your life.
This space was created for you —
to breathe, to grieve, to be real without shame.
✨ Send me a message on Instagram @joyinthejourney_podcast (#)if this episode spoke to your heart.
You don’t have to unpack this pain in silence.
Let’s walk this journey together — one honest conversation at a time.
Because even in the ruins, God still writes beautiful stories.
And yours isn’t over yet.
8 Jul 2025
What They Don’t Tell You About Recovery: The Emotional Storm No One Sees | Lo Que No Te Cuentan de la Recuperación | O Que Ninguém Conta da Recuperação
Jaja Fortuna shares her personal experience with hip replacement surgery and the emotional challenges of recovery, offering support and encouragement for listeners facing similar struggles.
1 Jul 2025
Episode 7: Healing Isn’t Just Physical | Sanar No Es Solo Físico | Curar Não É Só Físico: My Left Hip Surgery + Recovery Lessons
Jaja Fortuna shares her personal journey through a second hip replacement surgery, exploring the emotional, spiritual, and communal aspects of healing from chronic illness and finding strength in community support.
24 Jun 2025
You Need a Hip Replacement—Wait, Me?! I’m only 37! Pt. 1 of 2, maybe 3 - because the comeback needs both legs.
Jaja Fortuna shares her initial shock and denial after receiving an unexpected diagnosis of avascular necrosis at age 37, requiring immediate hip replacement surgery.
17 Jun 2025
Episode 5: Healing the Part of Me No One Knew Was Hurting
Jaja Fortuna shares her personal story of growing up feeling invisible and the healing work she undertook to address the quiet ache of rejection, offering hope for anyone who has felt unseen.
10 Jun 2025
Healing Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay
Jaja Fortuna shares her personal journey through grief and emotional healing, emphasizing that identity is found in faith, not pain, and messy healing is still progress.
3 Jun 2025
My Fight Was Hers First: A Mother’s Strength, Sickle Cell, and the Village That Raised Me
Jaja Fortuna shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with sickle cell anemia in Angola, highlighting her mother's strength and the supportive community that contributed to her survival.
28 May 2025
Who is Jaja Fortuna: Her Story, Her Truth, Struggles and Strength
Jaja Fortuna intimately recounts her experiences growing up in Angola, facing sickle cell anemia, and finding strength through family support, revealing resilience in the face of chronic illness in this personal narrative.
22 May 2025
Born from the Storm — The Resilient Soft Heart
Jaja Fortuna recounts her journey of chronic illness from infancy, revealing how she cultivated emotional healing and discovered the power of soft strength in difficult times.
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