Dave Harris sits down with a very special guest—his daughter, Jaycee.

Jaycee opens up completely about her raw, emotional, and grueling five-year journey with infertility. Diagnosed with both endometriosis and PCOS as a teenager, she candidly shares the physical pain, mental exhaustion, and unique heartache of trying to grow a family when your own body feels like a "broken vessel."

In this episode, Dave and Jaycee discuss:

• The Power of True Support: How Jaycee's husband, Brandon, stood by her side without ever making her feel broken, and why she felt an overwhelming pressure to apologize for her diagnosis.

• The Emotional Rollercoaster: Navigating the heartbreak of three failed IUI cycles, shifting to IVF, and the agonizing suspense of the "two-week wait."

• Grieving the Invisible: The devastating impact of a false positive pregnancy test and learning to heal from a loss that was never visibly there.

• A Shift in Perspective: Reframing life's heaviest trials not as punishments, but as profound spiritual "learning experiences."

Whether you are currently walking the difficult path of infertility, have experienced the complex world of IVF, or want to understand how to better support a loved one, Jaycee’s vulnerability, humor, and resilience offer a powerful beacon of hope.

Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional, and this should not be taken as any kind of medical advice. If you need assistance, I highly recommend working with mental health professionals. I use many myself.

Dave Harris dives deep into the complex paradox of possessing a lifelong, iron-clad work ethic while simultaneously battling the frustrating grip of procrastination and executive dysfunction.

How can someone with three Master’s degrees, a PhD, and a successful career training global teams on high-level AI and Big Data still struggle with the motivation to start new projects? Dave gets candid about his own experiences with neurodivergence, looking past the label of "laziness" to find out what is really going on beneath the surface.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The Backstory: Childhood memories from Orange County to Southern Utah, from avoiding 6th-grade sink-cleaning duties to milking goats and learning the true meaning of an honest day's work.

• The "Hard Worker" Trap: Why being the reliable person often means you get tasked with the jobs nobody else wants to do.

• Defending Capitalism in a Marxist Class: A look back at Dave's time at the University of Utah and how his foundational belief in "hard and smart work" took shape.

• Overcoming the Inertia: A deep dive into the practical strategies Dave is using to fight execution paralysis, including the psychological power of body doubling and leaning on an accountability "sponsor."

Connect with the Show:

• Website: navigatingabrokenvessel.com (Check out the Episodes page!)

• Email: dave@navigatingabrokenvessel.com

• Socials: Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Navigating a Broken Vessel

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend who might need a little motivation today!

Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional, and this should not be taken as any kind of medical advice. If you need assistance, I highly recommend working with mental health professionals. I use many myself.

Host Dave Harris sits down with his cousin-in-law, Kim Delis, for an intimate and vulnerable conversation about navigating profound grief, unexpected tragedy, and the evolution of faith.

In December 2002, just days before Christmas, Kim’s world was completely upended when a sudden car accident during a Utah snowstorm claimed the lives of four of her immediate family members—her mother, her father, and her two younger brothers, Bryson and Tyler.

Kim opens up about the raw aftermath of experiencing a multiple loss, learning that it is okay to "grieve unequally," and how a powerful priesthood blessing freed her from the paralyzing question of "Why?" She also shares how she navigated the years that followed, finding unexpected moments of spiritual elation amidst heartbreak and eventually "flipping the script" to focus on the blessings she still had.

Whether you are currently walking through your own valley of grief or looking for inspiration on how to keep your testimony anchored during life's hardest storms, Kim’s story is a beautiful testament to resilience, grace, and hope.

Connect with the Show:

• Website: navigatingabrokenvessel.com

• Facebook: NavigatingABrokenVessel

• Instagram: @NavigatingABrokenVessel

• Email: dave@navigatingabrokenvessel.com

Reminder: Those on this podcast are sharing personal experiences and are not professional therapists or psychiatrists. If you are struggling with severe grief or trauma, please seek professional medical or psychological advice.