The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Episode #236: Coping with disappointment and depression with Jenné Claiborne

The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema

Show Notes

Jenné Claiborne joins Dr. Thema to share her path to resilience. She reflects on disappointment and depression as well as her motherhood and professional journeys. Check out her soulful vegan recipes on her YouTube page and incredible cookbooks. Jenné Claiborne is a vegan chef, content creator, and author of "Sweet Potato Soul" and the upcoming "Vegan Vibes" (February 2025).

Known for her colorful, innovative Southern-inspired vegan recipes, Claiborne's work has been featured on The Today Show and in The New York Times and Washington Post. Her recipes are available at SweetPotatoSoul.com, and her cookbooks can be found at major retailers. When she’s not creating yummy recipes, Jenné spends most of her time being a mother, practicing yoga, and playing tennis.

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Music by Joy Jones.

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