What happens when the life you worked so hard to build is suddenly threatened by something you can’t control?For Jessica Lattman, a successful career as a surgeon, motherhood, and everything she had built began to unravel when she developed an autoimmune disease that threatened her vision, her career, her independence, and ultimately her sense of who she was. Faced with the possibility of losing the life she knew, Jessica was forced to confront a much deeper pain that had been living beneath the surface for years.That journey led her into long-term therapy, where she began uncovering childhood trauma, understanding the patterns that shaped her relationships, and learning to break cycles that had been passed down through generations. Along the way, another part of her emerged: JeLa, her musical identity and the songwriter behind more than 150 released songs, turning experiences of trauma, love, vulnerability, and healing into music.In this conversation, Jessica and I explore what it means to lose the version of yourself you thought you had to be, find your authentic voice, and discover that we are never finished becoming. 🎙️ABOUT JESSICA LATTMANJessica Lattman, known musically as JeLa, is a plastic surgeon, mother of three, songwriter, and recording artist with more than 150 released songs. Her music explores love, loss, vulnerability, connection, trauma, healing, and the many ways we continue becoming throughout our lives.A survivor of childhood trauma, Jessica draws from her own journey of healing and self-discovery to turn deeply personal experiences into music. Her songwriting became a way to give language to experiences that were once difficult to express and to transform them into something that can connect with others.Alongside her career in medicine and motherhood, music has become an important part of Jessica’s life and creative expression. Through JeLa, she brings together emotionally honest storytelling and pop and dance-driven production, creating songs that invite listeners to recognize pieces of their own stories.Connect with Jessica:Website: https://jelamusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjela/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialjelaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeLa_MusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wiDn420KFBNE820kOUGftApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jela/510801429Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsjelaofficialABOUT THE SHOWThe SageFull Living Podcast explores the intersection of consciousness, personal growth, and practical life tools—through conversations that invite awareness, clarity, and meaningful change.Instagram: @susanthesageWebsite: www.susanthesage.comPodcast DisclaimerThe SageFull Living Podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by Susan the Sage and her guests are their own and do not replace professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice. Listeners are encouraged to use their own discretion, seek appropriate professional support when needed, and take personal responsibility for the choices they make based on the content shared here. By listening to this podcast, you agree that neither Susan the Sage, SageFull Living, nor any of the podcast guests are liable for any outcomes that may result from applying the information discussed.