Leo Newman's guest appearances

Leo Newman

This is Not What I Ordered: a podcast on full-hearted living with chronic illness + health challenges

Krista Niles

Allison Puryear

Bob Stahl

Parijat Deshpande

Emily Garnett

Joanna Zeiger

Kirk Nurmi

Ned Buskirk

Michelle Horton

Sheryl Chan

Lily Sloane

Derek Avery

Lanie Smith

Lauren Selfridge

Nichole Acosta

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In this week’s episode of This is Not What I Ordered, I’m taking you along for a little reunion. I recently caught up with Erynn &amp; Leo Newman, who are “frequent flyers” here on the podcast. Leo, who was a guest way back in Episode 11, and his wife Erynn, were the first couple interviewed for the podcast in Episode 32. Married for over 14 years, they’ve weathered their fair share of challenges. I recently checked in on them to see how they’re navigating this new challenge (the current pandemic). In this reunion episode, we talk about Leo’s chronic health struggles and how they’re managing COVID-19 shutdowns as a family. As always, Leo and Erynn share their vulnerability and strength, and their love for one another. We discuss pre-COVID memories, grocery shopping and protective measures they are taking to protect Leo, and their seven-year-old son Hudson even joins us for the end of the episode. This conversation reaffirmed for me that we are all in this together, and that you can still make connections with friends even from a distance.

In this week’s episode of This is Not What I Ordered, I’m taking you along for a little reunion. I recently caught up with Erynn &amp; Leo Newman, who are “frequent flyers” here on the podcast. Leo, who was a guest way back in Episode 11, and his wife Erynn, were the first couple interviewed for the podcast in Episode 32. Married for over 14 years, they’ve weathered their fair share of challenges. I recently checked in on them to see how they’re navigating this new challenge (the current pandemic). In this reunion episode, we talk about Leo’s chronic health struggles and how they’re managing COVID-19 shutdowns as a family. As always, Leo and Erynn share their vulnerability and strength, and their love for one another. We discuss pre-COVID memories, grocery shopping and protective measures they are taking to protect Leo, and their seven-year-old son Hudson even joins us for the end of the episode. This conversation reaffirmed for me that we are all in this together, and that you can still make connections with friends even from a distance.

63: No One Else I'd Rather Be With with Erynn + Leo Newman

Erynn Newman

Leo Newman, whom I interviewed back in Season 1 Episode 11, is back again… but this time with his wife, Erynn. Leo and Erynn were high school best friends who later realized their love for one another in college. They’ve now been married for 12 years and have one energetic 5 year old son, Hudson, who makes every day an absolute joy. Leo is a mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of chronic health challenges and stress, and Erynn is an author and freelance fiction editor. When they committed to one another "in sickness and in health," they had no idea that this would be tested in the first years of their marriage, as Leo developed several autoimmune conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease, Crohn's disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Because he was healthy when their love story began, Leo's illnesses were an unexpected addition to their plans for the future. However, they credit their deep love for God and each other, support from their friends and family, and a healthy dose of humor with helping them craft a narrative of healing, hope, and restoration for their family--even in the midst of the challenges posed by Leo's health conditions. This was the first couple’s interview on the podcast and I’m so thankful to both Leo and Erynn for being so open and vulnerable with their experiences. You can read the full show notes at www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com

Leo Newman, whom I interviewed back in <a href="https://laurenselfridge.com/listen/11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 1 Episode 11</a>, is back again… but this time with his wife, Erynn. Leo and Erynn were high school best friends who later realized their love for one another in college. They’ve now been married for 12 years and have one energetic 5 year old son, Hudson, who makes every day an absolute joy. Leo is a mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of chronic health challenges and stress, and Erynn is an author and freelance fiction editor. When they committed to one another "in sickness and in health," they had no idea that this would be tested in the first years of their marriage, as Leo developed several autoimmune conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease, Crohn's disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Because he was healthy when their love story began, Leo's illnesses were an unexpected addition to their plans for the future. However, they credit their deep love for God and each other, support from their friends and family, and a healthy dose of humor with helping them craft a narrative of healing, hope, and restoration for their family--even in the midst of the challenges posed by Leo's health conditions. This was the first couple’s interview on the podcast and I’m so thankful to both Leo and Erynn for being so open and vulnerable with their experiences. You can read the full show notes at <a href="http://www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com</a>

32: Who You Are Is What We Need [Couple's Edition] with Leo Newman + Erynn Newman

Leo Newman is a licensed professional health counselor living in Travelers Rest, South Carolina with his wife and son. He's worked in the mental health field for a decade and currently splits his time between private practice and the local community health center. His primary focus is helping individuals and their loved ones learn to live beyond the challenges of their chronic health concerns.  Leo began his own journey with chronic health issues in 2005 after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and later with ankylosing spondylitis and end-stage renal disease. He's learned that peace and contentment can be found even in the most trying circumstances, and considers his deep connection to his support community to be one of the greatest gifts he's gained from his experience with chronic illness. Leo counts it a privilege to be part of others' communities as they navigate their health challenges.   You can read the full show notes at www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com

Leo Newman is a licensed professional health counselor living in Travelers Rest, South Carolina with his wife and son. He's worked in the mental health field for a decade and currently splits his time between private practice and the local community health center. His primary focus is helping individuals and their loved ones learn to live beyond the challenges of their chronic health concerns. Leo began his own journey with chronic health issues in 2005 after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and later with ankylosing spondylitis and end-stage renal disease. He's learned that peace and contentment can be found even in the most trying circumstances, and considers his deep connection to his support community to be one of the greatest gifts he's gained from his experience with chronic illness. Leo counts it a privilege to be part of others' communities as they navigate their health challenges. You can read the full show notes at <a href="http://www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com</a>