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The Great Detour

by Jess Prudhomme
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  • I Took a Career Break at 39. It Changed My Life.

    June 29, 2026 · 30 min

    What happens when you walk away from a career that's been your entire identity with nothing lined up? In this solo episode, Jess shares what her year off actually looked like: the grief, the stillness, the slow mornings, and the…

  • Don’t Miss What’s Meant for You (& Season 4 Coming Soon)—Solo

    February 4, 2026 · 15 min

    *Jess is taking a short break, but Season 4 is coming soon* In this solo “snack” episode, Jess reflects on the one year anniversary of The Great Detour™ and shares the story of how the podcast came to life. What began as a recurring…

  • Heartbreak, Growth, & Modern Masculinity with Amadeus Heimann

    January 28, 2026 · 55 min

    In this episode, Jess sits down with Amadeus Heimann for an honest conversation about heartbreak, masculinity, and what can unfold when a relationship ending becomes a catalyst for deep inner work. Amadeus shares his experience leaving an…

  • When Your Life Stops Working with Psychotherapist Casey Stevens

    January 21, 2026 · 52 min

    In this episode of The Great Detour™, Jess sits down with spiritual psychotherapist Casey Stevens for a conversation about divorce, identity loss, intuition, and rebuilding after life falls apart. Casey shares her own detour, from meeting…

  • Anxiety, OCD, & Raising a Child with a Heart Condition with Sarah Michelle Boes

    January 14, 2026 · 46 min

    Jess sits down with Sarah Michelle Boes for an honest conversation about anxiety, OCD, and navigating motherhood when your child is diagnosed with a complex medical condition. Sarah built and sold a multi-million-dollar nurse practitioner…

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  • From Ironman Athlete to Brain Tumor Survivor: Risa August’s Road to Resilience

    January 7, 2026 · 43 min

    In this episode of The Great Detour™, Jess sits down with Risa August, an award-winning speaker, author, Gestalt practitioner, and patient advocate. For the past decade, she has been navigating a brain tumor and a rare medical condition…

  • Lessons from the Liminal: Navigating a Season of Transition (Solo)

    December 31, 2025 · 29 min

    In this solo episode, Jess opens up about the season she’s currently in, the liminal. The in-between space where one chapter has closed and the next hasn’t fully revealed itself yet. After closing out a job she held for ten years to…

  • Suicide Loss, Mindfulness, and Parenting Through Grief with Reshma Kearney

    December 17, 2025 · 51 min

    Content Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If that’s not something you can hold right now, it’s okay to come back when you’re ready. When Reshma Kearney lost her husband, Sean, to suicide in 2022, life changed immediately…

  • Awakening to the Spirit World with Intuitive Guide Jackie Kenner

    December 10, 2025 · 46 min

    In this episode, Jess is joined by psychic medium, intuition teacher, bestselling author, and podcaster Jackie Kenner. Jackie was one of the first people who helped Jess reconnect with her intuition, making this a meaningful full-circle…

  • Balancing Gratitude and Ambition with Jack Wagoner

    December 3, 2025 · 46 min

    How do you stay ambitious without losing your sense of peace? That’s the question Jack Wagoner has been exploring — and at just 18 years old, his perspective might surprise you. Jack is the host of The Grateful Podcast, where he dives into…

  • When Life Hands You Back-to-Back Detours with Laura Behnke

    November 26, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

    Former NYC sports anchor, speaker, and podcast host Laura Behnke joins Jess for a story that will stay with you long after you listen. Laura’s path has been anything but ordinary. She didn’t have her first relationship until 35 and a half…

  • Jason Lacayo on the Power of Vulnerability and Men’s Mental Health

    November 19, 2025 · 40 min

    In this episode, Jess sits down in-studio with Jason Lacayo — decorated police officer, endurance athlete, podcast host, and mental health advocate — for a candid conversation about what it takes to protect your mental health in a…

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About the show

The Great Detour® is a podcast about embracing life’s unplanned paths. These defining experiences—whether they bring challenges, lessons, or new opportunities—have one thing in common: they guide us toward self-discovery and growth.  Join host Jess Prudhomme and her guests as they share vulnerable and inspiring stories of lives that didn’t go according to plan and the growth and meaning they found along the way. Featuring practical advice and strategies from experts and those who’ve “been there,” these conversations will empower you to navigate life’s transitions with resilience, trust the process, and rewrite your own story as your most authentic, empowered self.Learn more and share your own detour story at thegreatdetour.com. Follow along:Instagram: instagram.com/thegreatdetourSubstack: jessprudhomme.substack.com