What keeps someone running year after year?

In this episode of Lewis & Broad, Jenna sits down with longtime distance runner, mom, and outdoor enthusiast Leah Fritchley to explore how running became more than just exercise. Together, they talk about the lessons found along the miles, balancing motherhood with making time for yourself, the power of community, and why chasing joy is always worth the effort.

Whether you're training for your next race, thinking about signing up for your first 5K, or simply looking for encouragement to pursue a hobby that fills your cup, this conversation is for you.

What happens when a hobby becomes part of who you are?

This week on Lewis & Broad, Jenna sits down with Brianna Drake to talk about her lifelong love of dance and the joy it continues to bring to her life. From dancing on the Troy University dance line to mentoring young dancers today, Brianna shares how movement, creativity, and community have shaped her journey.

Together, they explore why hobbies matter, how dance creates connection, and what it looks like to make space for joy in a world that often pushes us to turn everything into work.

Whether you're a dancer, artist, athlete, or simply someone looking to reconnect with what brings you life, this conversation is for you.

This week on Lewis & Broad, Jenna sits down with Qua Reid, a state champion powerlifter whose hobby and joy is found in the gym. From lifting and running 5Ks to training Jiu Jitsu, Qua talks about discipline, confidence, and how fitness became more than just a routine.

What started as working out turned into something deeper — a place of growth, consistency, and purpose. This conversation is all about strength, showing up for yourself, and finding joy in the process.

At some point, everything started needing a purpose.

In this solo episode, Jenna talks about the quiet shift from doing things for joy… to doing things for productivity—and how, for many moms, even taking time for yourself can come with a layer of guilt.

Why does doing something “just because” feel so hard?

And what would it look like to give yourself permission to enjoy something again… with no outcome attached?

In Episode 2 of Season 9, we sit down with local photographer Pat Briggs to talk about photography as a hobby and a lifelong passion. From capturing wildlife on safari to moments on the sidelines, Pat shares how photography has shaped the way he sees the world and why supporting the arts matters in a community like LaGrange.

This week on Lewis & Broad, Jenna Eady talks with local watercolor artist Fiona Westmoreland about creativity, hobbies, and finding joy through art. Fiona shares how her love for watercolor grew into designs she now shares with others through cups, digital art, school items, and more.

Season 9 of Lewis & Broad explores the hobbies that shape us — the things we do simply because they bring us joy. Hosted by Jenna Eady, this season dives into the passions we pursue off the clock and how they quietly form who we are. From early morning runs to creative spaces and quiet rituals, these stories are rooted in community, curiosity, and the ordinary rhythms of life.

This week on Lewis and Broad, we welcome Dr. Joy Baker, board-certified OB/GYN and advocate for women’s health and equity. From physical and mental wellbeing to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, Dr. Baker shares honest insights on what it means to truly care for women—mind, body, and spirit.