Uncorking A Story

“I really wanted to reach the parents who might be crying in their kitchen and feeling alone—to let them know they’re not alone in those feelings.” – Jennifer Celeste Briggs In this moving episode, Jennifer Celeste Briggs opens up about her powerful memoir Watching Sarah Rise, the story of raising her daughter Sarah, who faced developmental challenges from birth. With honesty, warmth, and resilience, Jennifer shares how she turned overwhelming fear into focused action—building a Sunrise program at home and documenting every step in a series of letters that became the foundation for her book. Tune in to hear how one mom rewrote the rules of parenting, self-compassion, and advocacy. Key Themes: Turning Guilt into Empowerment: How Jennifer shifted from feeling responsible for her daughter’s struggles to becoming her most joyful advocate. The Sunrise Program Unpacked: A deep dive into the holistic autism therapy that transformed Jennifer’s approach to parenting. The Emotional Labor of Writing: From