I Told My Daughter She Could Go | Jody Hudson | 059 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 31 MIN

I Told My Daughter She Could Go | Jody Hudson | 059

from When You Look · host Mick Wienholt

What would you do in your daughter’s final moments?After years of battling a mysterious illness that was later diagnosed as Lyme disease, Jody Hudson found herself standing beside her 22-year-old daughter’s bed faced with a challenging direction.In this deeply emotional and faith-filled conversation, Jody shares the moment she felt prompted to do something no parent ever wants to do—give her daughter permission to let go. What happened next changed her faith forever and revealed a perspective on grief, God, and purpose that will stay with you long after this episode ends.But this story doesn’t begin there.From a childhood marked by instability, to divorce and financial collapse, to a decade-long fight to save her daughter from Lyme disease —Jody’s journey is one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, purpose.You’ll also hear: • The real impact of Lyme disease and why it’s often misdiagnosed • The emotional toll of watching a child suffer—and not being able to fix it • A powerful moment where Jody cried out to God in anger… and what happened next • The meaning behind the bluebird that appeared every day at 3PM • How she turned unimaginable loss into a mission to help others This is more than a story about loss.It’s a story about faith in the darkest moments—and what it looks like to keep showing up anyway.👉 Learn more about Jody’s work and her foundation:https://alexhudsonlymefoundation.org👉 Get her book My Promise to Alex https://www.amazon.com/My-Promise-Alex-Jody-Hudson/dp/B09RM8WP5NWhen You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShowBe a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguestWebsite https://www.whenyoulook.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters0:33 - Meet Jody Hudson3:03 - Jody's Daughter, Alex 6:43 - Not Defined By Your Past12:46 - Raw Moments With God18:42 - Lyme Disease25:05 - Coincidence or God?26:30 - How Has Your Life Changed?29:31 - Jody's Contact Info

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