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Near death experience and near life decisions
Jan. 5, 2022

Near death experience and near life decisions

Sean tells the story of nearly being killed in an accident at age 13 - he was given the gift of survival and a vision for a long life of no regret or remorse. This leads Jen to open up and share her struggle with alcohol and recent decision to quit drinking. Many of us spend our lives trying to esc…
Racism: It's in the water and we're ALL wet
Dec. 31, 2021

Racism: It's in the water and we're ALL wet

Sean and Jen discuss their white privilege and the idea that we are all influenced by racism if we live in the US. Sean created and delivered the epic TEDx talk, "Dear Racism, A Break-Up Letter from a White Man" - leading to this conversation, They explore the creative process, Divine downloads an…
Women and inclusion: It's not a matter of optics - it's an imperative
Dec. 23, 2021

Women and inclusion: It's not a matter of optics - it's an imperative

"You can't tell me it isn't raining outside, just because you're warm and dry indoors..." This is not your typical DEI conversation. Jen and Valerie talk bias and inequality with regard to women in the workplace - oh and newsflash? Hollywood is not as "progressive" as one would think in this regard…
The power of y(our) stories: Jen gets personal
Dec. 17, 2021

The power of y(our) stories: Jen gets personal

Jen goes solo and declares that y(our) stories hold the power to change humanity. Audacious? Maybe, but our stories matter. Jen shares a chapter from her own life and also expands on the importance of listening deeply to others. She learned big things reading Tarana Burke's recent book including t…
Immigrants as humans not sound bites.
Dec. 10, 2021

Immigrants as humans not sound bites.

Jen owns the callous and ignorant manner in which she tossed around terms like: immigrant, illegal, refugee, and asylum seeker. Her largely erroneous assertions led to this vital conversation recorded two years ago - pre-pandemic and in a different political climate. We were determined to finally b…
Self-love vs. Self-destruction
Dec. 1, 2021

Self-love vs. Self-destruction

Invest 90 seconds into feeling something now OR stuff it and foster a lifetime of neuroses- good times! Jen and Kim discuss love of self as a prerequisite to loving others. It's not hippy, self-indulgent, or weird...it's essential. We expand into eating disorders and other process addictions.
The episode that became a therapy session...sorta
Nov. 24, 2021

The episode that became a therapy session...sorta

Jen and Kim flesh out trauma, boundaries, and feelings - plus a whole lot more. Kim is a highly sensitive human (and therapist) who feels everything - while Jen explains living disconnected from her body and soul much of her adult life.
Overwhelm meets her problem-solving guru
Nov. 18, 2021

Overwhelm meets her problem-solving guru

Jen admits her tendency toward overwhelm and occasional tantrums when "things don't go right" - while Amanda provides methodical, constructive guidance with her #icann method of problem solving. These two couldn't be more different when it comes to life and career choices, but what a conversation!
Feminism and the patriarchy? New input for the echo chamber
Nov. 10, 2021

Feminism and the patriarchy? New input for the echo chamber

Jen confesses her ignorance regarding feminism, patriarchy, misogyny and other big words that she pretty much ignored or misjudged. Julie Gohring is a progressive thinker and feminist focused on human rights and equality. A random question about “mansplaining” brought them together and it has led t…
Marriage: lifetime covenant OR lease option? (part 2 with Staci Bartley)
Nov. 3, 2021

Marriage: lifetime covenant OR lease option? (part 2 with Staci Bartley)

Jen embarks on a second episode with her friend and relationship guru, Staci Bartley, to discuss the institution of marriage over history (shocking!) and the origin of the shame and guilt often attributed to the marriage narrative. As you may recall from their first episode, Jen admits her view on …
Marriage: lifetime covenant OR lease option?
Oct. 25, 2021

Marriage: lifetime covenant OR lease option?

Jen hosts friend and relationship guru, Staci Bartley, to discuss marriage and a whole new perspective on long term happiness. Both women talk candidly about their own marriages (past and present) and the idea that a successful marriage is not limited to the one model that Jen held dear for the pas…
Why Listen for REAL?
Aug. 20, 2021

Why Listen for REAL?

Jen talks candidly about why she created this podcast; from the embarrassing truth of being called out on social media to recognizing and owning her own limited viewpoints.