Episodes
I am back and a bit more REAL..Jen goes from crickets to full-disclosure
June 8, 2023
Where has Jen been? A planned 8-week hiatus turned into a 6-month pause, by necessity...I have been processing a lot of personal stuff and the conversations are getting even more REAL. In this first episode back, I am unpack…
REAL sex education (part 2 with hubby)
Dec. 15, 2022
We wade into deeper waters with our grown up version of the sex talk we never got as kids. Allison’s husband joins us to bring his very REAL perspective. Check out the last episode if you missed it. Bottom line, like many, I…
REAL sex education (part 1)
Nov. 28, 2022
Yep, we are going there. A real conversation about sex without common misconceptions and shame. I have been pretty disconnected from my body much of my life and am slowly dismantling old ways of being and the belief systems…
Psychedelic assisted healing - a legal game changer for many
Nov. 13, 2022
I have always been an explorer with regard to self-help, personal growth, therapy, recovery and the like. This year I began hearing of people’s experiences with plant medicines as a means of doing deeper work on the mental a…
Grey-area drinking and other honest admissions
Nov. 2, 2022
I appreciate this conversation with guest, Lisa May Bennett, about our shared history around grey-area drinking, sobriety, and the way in which addictive patterns can keep us stuck. We talk about our personal journeys with a…
Dazzling Codependents
Oct. 2, 2022
We begin the new season with a discussion on codependent behaviors. GOOD TIMES! Jen and Shannon speak candidly about their own need for approval and validation, past and present. Some of us find our worth based on how OTHERS…
Lessons from the SugarMama®
July 30, 2022
It isn’t every day that I lay on a treatment table with my nether regions exposed and a podcast is born. But…this is how I operate; we talk about the topics that many avoid. I loved recording this episode with my friend and …
If crystals have magic, then we ARE magic
July 12, 2022
While on retreat in Costa Rica, I met and immediately admired her vibrant soul. In this episode, I host Becca Kannapell, co-founder of POUND for an eye opening talk about magic, crystals, the universe, and the Divine - and h…
How a volatile past can lead to a successful future
July 9, 2022
We often think we are successfully separating that which is personal (and in the past) - from that which is professional (and current). In this conversation, I talk with Deborah Brown-Volkman about her volatile upbringing an…
Burlesque as a form of therapy - not sexually charged entertainment.
June 26, 2022
What if removing your clothing became an embodied means of shedding negative baggage and revealing more of your soul and essence? A burlesque solo is not merely a seductive dance performed for the gratification of the male g…
Loving the life we live; birthright or privilege?
June 9, 2022
“She designed a life she loved…” it’s not just a cute sign from Home Goods. There are plenty of people who pursue the life and work they love. I once thought it was a bit precious and indulgent to say things like that. I am …
No judgment: Motherhood, career, entrepreneurship and all the things
June 3, 2022
I have an admission. For many years, I chose not to work outside of the home while raising my kids. I wanted this way of life and erroneously assumed that those who didn’t were less committed to their kids’ well-being. UGGHH…
Racial equity work: Building a world where ALL people are free, safe, and able to thrive
May 24, 2022
Jen explores racial equity work with two people who are creating change; Dr. Tamu Green and Judah Sanders are determined to spare us from another injustice - another atrocity - based simply on race. Messy conversations are m…
Intuition: We all have it but do we recognize it?
May 10, 2022
I assumed intuition was all in the mind - a sort of cerebral knowing that guides our decision making. I also thought this was a rare gift that few possess - akin to psychic abilities. So…I sought out Kara Lynn Edwards, a wom…
Surviving Epstein: Normalizing Our Response to Sexual Assault (part 2)
April 30, 2022
PART 2 of the conversation between Jen and Jessica Michaels on the reality of sexual assault and its solutions. The publicity around Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and the recent trial of Ghislaine Maxwell was a trigger for Jess a…
Surviving Epstein: Normalizing Our Response to Sexual Assault (part 1)
April 27, 2022
Picture this familiar scene - a woman bravely steps forward to reveal that a sexual assault was perpetrated against her. Then comes the barrage of ignorant questions such as: “Were you drunk?” “What’s your motive in this?” “…
Patriarchy Stress Disorder...seriously?!
April 15, 2022
A few short years ago, Jen was clueless to the reality of patriarchal influence on our human behavior - she admits thinking the term “patriarchy” was made up. It was time to get educated on the very systems that impact ALL O…
Psychedelics and Plant Medicine
April 10, 2022
Jen’s limited perspective around mind-altering drugs was simple; they’re wrong, damaging, and a form of escapism - something you do when you want to party. In recent years, Jen listened to several people who shared thoughtf…
Warning! Domestic abuse occurs in many insidious forms
March 23, 2022
Many hear the term “domestic abuse” and assume it manifests in the obvious ways - violence, screaming, physical assault, etc. Jen hosts Kay Solomon to discuss lesser acknowledged forms of abuse that also take their toll; con…
How could you possibly know these things about me?
March 11, 2022
Imagine talking with someone who told you more about yourself than you knew possible; AND, all they had to work with was the date and time of your birth along with location. Jen’s mind is blown as she continues to explore th…
Body, Mind, and a 9 ounce Soul
March 2, 2022
Jen is navigating some big life changes this year and is striving to operate more authentically. This feels like a moving target, so she asked Rebecca to share her experience and perspective. They discuss the invisible world…
Pioneer, game changer, life saver
Feb. 25, 2022
Big Tobacco may not be fond of discussions such as these. Jen invites Dr. Tamu Green to talk about a controversial approach designed to spare the next generation from tobacco dependence and compromised health. This is an exa…
A Heroine’s Journey: Unexpected and REAL
Feb. 18, 2022
Jen and Sherry cover new ground - shining light and changing the dialogue around darker topics like addiction, abuse, and prostitution. Come for the chat, stay for the epiphanies! We found our way to what feels true; heroine…
What if we are DEAD wrong about managing grief and loss?
Feb. 10, 2022
Jen and Julia skip the platitudes and go straight into the REAL toll of grief and loss. Julia shares her unique story and how it led to a book, TEDx talk, and an entire body of work around her 5 Realizations for processing l…