Ever felt like you're not enough? Tired of letting it stop you? This transformative conversation is going to help you expand into a whole new sense of knowing – and being. Tracy Litt is an international best-selling author, podcast host, science and spirituality teacher, and emotional healer with a compelling take on embracing spirituality – and why we should be doing it without using the common phrase 'woo-woo'.  In this episode, Tracy encourages us to step into our true selves, shedding self-doubt and embracing our inner brilliance with a renewed sense of confidence. Tracy is real AF, and lays it to us straight, speaking from her belief that "spirituality is science" and vice versa. I personally prescribe to this belief, as well, though Tracy brings some intriguing nuance to the table. We also delve into fear as Tracy demystifies it, emphasizing that it's time we embraced fear as a companion to pave the path towards personal evolution.  Are you ready to stop playing the "not enough" game, reclaim your power, and step WITH fear onto your desired path? Let's goooo! Meet, Follow & Connect with Tracy Litt@thelittfactorJoin the School of BecomingJoin PowerhouseTracy Litt is the founder of The Litt Factor and The School of Becoming ™, an international best-selling author, podcast host, science and spirituality teacher, and emotional healer. Tracy also holds her licensing in professional coaching, neurology, somatics, and hypnotherapy.Her revolutionary institute, The School of Becoming®, integrates consciousness, neuroscience, healing, and energetics to help their students evolve into the next level version of themselves. It all starts with the core curriculum, identity-evolution methodology, Mind Magic®.In every experience The School of Becoming® delivers, women experience a depth of love, connection, and community that is unparalleled. As Tracy states, “Community is the medicine.” Tracy's own journey from a single mother on food stamps to Vice President of Human Resources to CEO & Founder of a 7-figure personal growth company, fuels her passion for ensuring that everyone knows that who they’ve been is zero indication of who they are capable of becoming.Her podcast, “The How of Within”is in Season 2 and can be streamed on all major platforms,  she has graced the TEDx stage with her talk titled “Dear Fear, It's Not You, Its Me”, her self-help book, “Worthy Human” was an international best seller in 2019, and Tracy was named a Top 125 Global Thought Leaders of 2022 in SUCCESS MAGAZINE.Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Why does it feel like clarity is so hard to find?In this episode, I get together with Clarity Coach and breathwork enthusiast, Jen Roth, as we share our experiences and passion for breathwork and how it helps others find clarity through our work as coaches.We talk about how breathwork and coaching pair together like peanut butter and jelly, exploring how this somatic practice has helped us to solidify our own purpose and believe in our capabilities. We touch on the topic of the current "certification craze" and how – while certifications can be valuable – they aren't always necessary to pass on your wisdom and practices to others. We also discuss the power of collaboration with likeminded souls who are also saying "yes!" to sharing their gifts.Finally, we navigate through the topics of joy, teaching, and the importance of finding embodied safety. Discover how breathwork can assist us in tapping back into our natural state of happiness and gratitude, and examine how imparting what we learn deepens our own understanding – when facilitated in a safe environment. Learn how the potent combination of breathwork and Clarity Coaching can pave the way for a safe space during breathwork. Don't miss out on this invigorating and enlightening conversation that celebrates our unique contributions to the wellness field, in encourages to make your own!Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Ever found yourself trapped in a whirlwind of anxiety and depression, feeling helpless and drained? Join me as I speak with Wolf Castillo, a trauma-informed breathworker and relationship coach who shares his struggle of reclaiming inner peace in the midst of turbulence and the power of breathwork in overcoming it. We journey through regulating our nervous systems, the dangers of not living authentically, and the transformative impact of coaching and breathwork. Wolf’s journey of self-discovery and self-development offers hope for many of us still grappling with our inner struggles. He illustrates the dangers of living on autopilot, numbing ourselves to avoid pain, and how it ultimately leads to a lack of aliveness. The conversation takes a refreshing turn as we share our experiences with his "Cold Experiment" and how cold plunging aligns with his mission of helping others regulate their nervous systems and experience full aliveness. We then pivot to the complex world of relationships and dating. Drawing on his personal experiences and lessons, Wolf sheds light on the importance of living authentically and honoring one's own truth. Finally, we both encourage you to tap into your inner truth so you can shine your unique light . Tune in, as together, we navigate these topics, reminding ourselves and our listeners that the magic resides within us all.Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Picture this: a place where you can unmask your true self, without any apologies, through the use of a simple yet powerful tool – your breath. But what about those deep seated traumas you may need to face along the way? Come alongside my guest Emily Day, a trauma-informed breathwork practitioner, to unearth the potential impact of breathwork on releasing trauma and healing both the mind and body. Emily's unique perspective unveils the beauty of breathwork, particularly its supportive role for first responders and individuals in armed forces, and how a trained facilitator can hold a safe space for emotion to be released from the mind and body. Emily will also let you in on some of her personal experiences with first responders and military personnel; stories of breakthroughs and the immense power of a safe space for releasing trauma.As we journey through her personal experiences, we discuss a variety of breathwork styles, including Elemental breathwork and Conscious Continuous Breath (CCB), their distinctions, and their transformative power. Meet Emily DayEmily Day currently works as a Holistic Wellness Counsellor for Gateway Recovery Centre with a present focus on supporting first responders and military personnel recovering from PTSD. Emily's expertise lies in mind-body supports, somatic awareness and mindfulness-based interventions.Connect with Emily: @modern.day.healingSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How do we incorporate mindfulness practices like breathwork into our day-to-day lives?Today, I've welcomed Caylin Brie White back onto the podcast to come and share more about her personal healing journey that led her to become a breathwork facilitator (amongst all her other amazing gifts!) Her journey is incredible relatable, and she is here to encourage you to reach deep into your well of courage to untether from the things that aren't supporting your highest and best and choose to heal your own life, as well. Caylin and I are both passionate about the power of intentional breathing and its real-life applications for enhanced well-being, stress relief, and mindfulness. In fact, Caylin shares in this episode how the mindfulness and breathwork go together like peanut butter and jelly. Listen in as she offers her expertise, guiding you through accessible techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routine. Whether you're a seasoned breathwork enthusiast or a curious beginner, this episode promises valuable insights and actionable tips to elevate your mental and physical health. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of breathwork and embark on a journey to a more balanced and mindful life. Breathe, relax, and thrive with Caylin Brie White on this inspiring episode!Listen to this episode to hear all the very simple ways you can incorporate breathwork and mindfulness practices into your life!Takeaways:Do what works for you! Life doesn't stop for your healing, so find what fits into your life right now.Take a true lunch break, and go step out into nature for an instant reset. You can reset your nervous system in less than 3 minutes. Take three deep breaths, and think of something you're grateful for.Stop trying to turn off the "monkey mind" - these are the whispers of your soul. Leverage breathwork to release anxiety and start listening.----This episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month on the topic of "practical application of breathwork" an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.----Meet Caylin Brie White Caylin Brie White is a certified Intuitive Mindful Meditation and Breathwork Leader, Owner of Breathe With Me, Caylin Brie meditations, Co-Founder of Heal Your Life With Us, and Author of Change Your Story, Sliced Time, and Goldify. She is also a Human Design and Enneagram Coach. It is her mission to help heal through the power of breath and mindset.Instagram: @cbcinkedWebsite Click HereSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How do you tap into your own true sense of clarity and confidence ?This episode is your journey to a more confident, clear, and spiritually connected self, showing you how the transformative power of breathwork can guide you back home to the true essence of who you are and what you came here to do. Hear my personal experiences, from my childhood spiritual disconnect with dogmatic religious practices to my discovery of the profound clarity and confidence that came when I deeply connected to myself through breathwork.Explore the secret that seems to be known to many successful individuals - a deep and profound understanding of themselves, their unique brilliance, and what they came here to do. See how breathwork can serve as an anchor, bringing us back to our true self. To help you experience this transformative practice, I invite you to experience a breath practice designed to help you find clarity and confidence. I'll also let you in on an exciting opportunity - the upcoming Awaken Your Brilliance Retreat, co-created with Misty Springer and Alexandra Cole, featuring a human design workshop, somatic coaching, guided visualization, and of course, breathwork.Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How do breathwork and spirituality relate to one another? For those who have "lost" our religion, how do we start to navigate what spirituality really means to us?This is, in part, what Ben Holt came on the podcast to share with us today. Ben is a breathworker and teacher whose long journey of coming home to himself laid the foundation for creating a big, beautiful impact in the world through his offerings and businesses.In this conversation, Ben bridges ancient wisdom with modern insights to share how plant medicine, breathwork, and other holistic practices have supported him along his own spiritual journey – and how technology is part of the awakening that, in his eyes, is elevating our collective consciousness in a positive way. We unravel the historical significance of breath in various spiritual traditions, discussing into its role as a bridge connecting the physical and spiritual worlds and the science behind intentional breathing and its profound effects on our physiology and mental well-being. Ben sees breathwork as a potent tool for supporting people in untethering from the societal conditioning that's keeping us in a state of human suffering so we can come home to what is truly meaningful to us.Takeaways from this episode:If you see someone who has achieved success, there's been a decade of  doubts, fear, and unworthiness they've overcome. Despite the negativity visible in the world around us, we are evolving in an upward trend. Be open to seeing reality for what it actually is, instead of fixating on it being something familiar to you.You can experience "God" within yourself, and breathwork is a way of helping you do that.Magic is all around you, but you have to be willing to let go of everything you've been told to truly see it. ----This episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.----Meet Ben HoltBen Holt is the founder of Connect and Evolve, an experiential program focused on providing resources for preventative health as well as full-spectrum wellness and spiritual growth. Ben's unique approach to the facilitation of healing and expansion focuses on a multi-dimensional, integrated model by combining a plethora of healing modalities both ancient and modern designed uniquely for each client him and his team work with.Instagram: @connectandevolveWebsite www.connectandevolve.com or awakenedbreath.orgSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Is it possible that the simple act of mindful breathing can help you go the extra mile?In this episode, I sit down with Danny Dreyer, the acclaimed author of ChiRunning and ChiWalking to explore the profound impact of mindful breath on your life. Beyond the realms of running, Dreyer's wisdom extends to the very essence of being, offering invaluable insights on how conscious breathing can revolutionize your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.Danny has played a key role in my own personal journey. I picked up his book, ChiRunning, around the time when I was training for my first marathon. And one tiny passage in this book around the power of presence while running set course for countless things that have unfolded in my own life. (Including finishing that marathon – with a smile on my face!)Danny Dreyer takes us on an exploration of the intersection between mindful breath and life's most profound experiences. ChiRunning, inspired by the principles of Tai Chi, goes far beyond running. It serves as a gateway to a life where balance, harmony, and presence are at the forefront.In this episode, you'll uncover:How mindful breath, as a central component of ChiRunning, can transcend the act of running and become a transformative tool for everyday life.Techniques for harnessing the power of conscious breath to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate emotional resilience.Practical insights into the synergy between body and breath, creating an experience of flow and balance.Tips for embracing a more mindful, purposeful existence Personal stories and experiences that illustrate the profound impact of mindful breath on one's life.Whether you're an avid runner seeking to enhance your performance or an individual simply seeking greater peace and presence, Danny Dreyer's wisdom will guide you towards a more conscious, empowered, and balanced life.----This Thursday Thread episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.----Meet Danny DreyerDanny Dreyer is the creator of ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®. His work is based on his study of tai chi with masters Zhu Xilin and George Xu, and he is an esteemed walking and running coach with 33 years of experience running, racing ultramarathons, and coaching thousands of people in intelligent movement. Danny is the author of two books, ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running and ChiWalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy.Instagram: @chiwalking_chirunningWebsite www.chiliving.comSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How does someone with a PhD in neuroscience come to be completely enamored by the body?Meet Andrea Freemyer, PhD,  a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, embodiment coach, nervous system educator and nature connection guide. She also happens to be one of my mentors!Through her studies to become a PhD in Neuroscience, Andrea discovered that pain and trauma live in the body and that sustainable healing happens not at the level of the mind, but in the re-patterning of the nervous system and the depths of body connection. When the body heals, the mind follows.As she was beginning to awaken more deeply to what  this means for every human, the very foundation of Andrea's own life was shaken. With a young son at home to care for, her husband died by suicide. In her intense suffering, Andrea had nowhere to turn but inward, and that's where she found the answer. It was through this process of facing her own pain that Andrea discovered just how disconnected she'd been from her own feelings. She realized she had forgotten how to love and connect. Through a courageous journey, Andrea learned to heal her complicated grief with the power of her own presence.This story sets the tone for the deeper dive Andrea brings about the science behind breathwork, and how we can leverage this powerful, built-in tool to come back home to ourselves, to learn to love, and to connect in ways we may currently feel too scared or vulnerable to accomplish. Listen in to hear:The science behind breathwork and how it supports your health through nervous system regulationThe power of presence in healing deep trauma and painWhy embodiment practices like breathwork are so desperately needed right now----This episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.----Meet Andrea Freemyer, PhDAndrea is a neuroscientist, trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, embodiment guide, and nervous system educator. Her focus is on helping humans strengthen the mind-body connection with a blend of nervous system education, embodiment exercises, breathwork, and nature-based therapies. Utilizing a combination of science, energy work, and spiritual practices- her approach promotes nervous system health, a sense of embodied safety, and a deeper connection to the presence holding us.She is passionate about inviting people home to their bodies, hearts, and full expression. She provides a safe space that nurtures deep self-discovery and remembrance of what it feels like to be fully alive.Instagram: @andreafreemyer.phdWebsite elementalwellnesssanctuary.comSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Have you been twisting yourself into a perfect pretzel to do all the meditation and mindfulness practices the experts have told you to do, but can't seem to make any progress on the flurry of limiting beliefs running through your mind?So many people give up on mindfulness practices because they feel pressured to do it "perfectly" or they can't seem to quiet their mind enough to feel like it's "working." As part of Week 1 of Brilliance of Breathwork Month: Demystifying Mindfulness, I share the two big moments where breathwork very practically came into my life as the thing that transformed my own personal journey.These two moments were just the beginning of how impactful breathwork has been on my life, how it took me out of the suffering of the past and the "wanting" of the future so I could become fully present in the now.In these moments, there were  two books whose ideas about mindfulness and breathwork were transformative for me: 1. Chi Running by Danny Dreyer2. You are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh These books helped me to realize that, when we are in physical and emotional pain, we are living in the past. When we are dissatisfied, we are living in the future. The only place where we can be truly satisfied and complete is in the "now."Breathwork, often overlooked in the realm of personal growth, has been gaining recognition for its incredible potential to unlock our inner potential, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. But what exactly is it, and how can it impact your life?Whether you're a seasoned self-development enthusiast or just beginning your journey towards personal growth, this episode will provide you with invaluable insights and practical tools to elevate your well-being and unlock your fullest potential.This episode is part of Briliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative to provide education and tools to demystify the profound  mental and physical impacts our breath offers to our health, wellbeing, and even our careers.Thank you to Pamela Marie Hobby for your contribution to today's Thursday Thread episode by creating a jingle!Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Welcome to Brilliance of Breathwork Month! In this episode to kickoff the initiative intended to bring greater awareness to this healing modality, I've invited Sally Davidson on the podcast to help us demystify and unravel the secrets behind the breath and its profound impact on our well-being.After working as a nurse for 30 years, Sally found herself overwhelmed by anxiety in her personal life and professional life. Through her own healing journey, she discovered that we embody massive healing power within us.  She's on the podcast today to demystify the ways you can be your own medicine.Through modalities such as yoga, breathwork, meditation and soul retrieval healing, Sally was able to release old limiting beliefs and rewire her nervous system while also healing childhood trauma and reconnecting back to her heart.Our breath is a constant companion in our lives, yet how often do we stop to truly understand its power? In this conversation, we explore the profound link between our breath and our mental, emotional, and physical health. Sally sheds light on breathwork and how it has been utilized across cultures for centuries. Together, we dive into the science and spirituality of breath, dissecting how it can be harnessed to reduce stress, enhance focus, and facilitate healing.Learn more about Brilliance of Breathwork Month at Jenliss.com/November.Meet Sally DavidsonSally Davidson is a Registered Nurse, Board Certified Nurse Coach, Inner Alignment Coach & Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator. She loves all things energy & somatics and isa Certified Shamanic Reiki Master who recently left her 30-year career as a Leader in healthcare. Sally has a vision for the future where Eastern & Western Medicine merge to treat all humanity holisticallySally believes real healing requires an integrated approach and that we all need to take personal responsibility for our own healing. It is from her own Journey that she has developed experiences, tools and the ability to connect to the Divine to make transformational change.Website: Sallydavidsoncoach.comInstagram: sallydavidsoncoach Links: @linktree/jammindsetcoaching Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

In a world that often seems fixated on perfection, where the pressure to meet others' expectations can feel overwhelming, it's easy to lost sight of who you truly are. Come with me to explore the profound significance of untethering from perfectionism, pleasing and other people's expectations to reclaim your authentic self. As someone who has (and is) continuing to unravel this for myself, I know the challenges of waking up one day and wondering, "Who the heck am I under all these masks?"So many of us wake up one day and realize the societal and external pressures have completely shaped our sense of self, and it can take a bit to come back home to what is truly aligned for us. The truth is that pleasing and perfectionism can hinder our creativity, personal growth, and our ability to have true and genuine relationships. It is worth the pain of untethering. Truly, it is.In this episode, I share ways to identify where you might be tethered, and offer you some ways to break free from the ropes that bind you so you can unleash your imperfections. These are what make you truly unique and magical – the unicorn who you are.  It's okay to set your brilliance free!So pull out your satchel of magical self-compassion as I encourage you to embark on a journey toward self-acceptance and a life that is in coherence with your true self.Remember, unicorn: You cannot rush the untethering. Let it unfold exactly as it should.  Signs you might be tethered:You're worrying a lot about what other people want or needYou're worrying about what other people thinkYou're procrastinating or you're putting things offYou're asking everyone else for advice, and nothing is helping you gain clarityWhat to do about it:Become present. Use a tool like breathwork, meditation, or any other simple mindfulness practice, even a creative practice like the Color Walk we learned from Rob Walker a few weeks ago.Meet yourself where you are, and accept it. Have compassion for yourself in moments of frustration.When you catch yourself wanting to rush, remind yourself that you can trust that everything is happening for you in perfect timing.Today's breath practice: Leaning into trustThis Thursday Thread episode pulls a thread from Tuesday's episode featuring Dawn Calvinisti.Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Do you identify as one of the 3Ps: a Pleaser, Perfectionist, or Procrastinator? Or maybe...a bit of all three ?Dawn Calvinisti is here to tell us how to identify the ways the 3Ps could be showing up in your day-to-day and how they could be preventing you from fully stepping into an authentic life you love. Dawn is a passionate advocate for empowering women to embrace their imperfections and lead more joyful, successful, and less stressful lives. In this episode, Dawn shares her personal journey from striving for perfection to embracing imperfections – and the turning point that led her to advocate for choosing authenticity over striving to do everything right.She tells us about the moment she woke up and realized that she was being everything to everyone – and no one to herself. This led to the unraveling of all the ways she was masking and shape-shifting to try to fit into the perfect expectations of she thought  others were placing on her.Wherever you are in your journey, you’ll find less stress and more joy in this episode as Dawn underscores the the importance of celebrating your imperfections and seeking support on the way to a more fulfilled and purposeful life. Listen to yourself to hear:How to identify if the 3Ps are getting in our way of living our best life.The parts of Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Procrastination that you might want to keep around!How to stop being an ostrich and and finally stop hiding behind our masks.Why the ways we think we "should" be living is one of the biggest tethers keeping us stuck.The powerful question Dawn posed in this question:If I had no expectations at all, if no one was around, what would I choose to do?MEET DAWNDawn Calvinisti helps women who identify as people-pleasers, perfectionists and procrastinators find joy and simplicity by getting clear on what they want with step by step directions on how to get there -- without the stress and overwhelm that causes them to freeze.Instagram: @pursueprogresswithdawnWebsite: PursueProgress.comPodcast: Imperfection in ProgressSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How do you release shame you’ve experienced along your path of self-development and growth?Today I reflect on my own spiritual journey and the ways in which shame  has impacted my experience over the past decade or so. I’ve personally experienced a bit of a homecoming back to myself, and as I’ve done so, the path has consistently surprised me. The thing that has most shocked me is my shift back into spirituality. In fact, I fought it for quite sometime — until it practically beat me over the head and I finally cried uncle about it.In this episode, I give you a peek into my experience in hopes of it normalizing this for you or anyone else who may be supported by hearing what I’ve been through specifically when it comes to many facets of spiritual shame.I felt shame when I felt pulled away from my religious upbringing, and I felt shame when I came back to spirituality. And I felt triggered by it all for a long time.Hope there’s something good for you here in these reflections, and that it invites you to open up to your experiences (and those of others) with less judgement and shame — and replace it with loving curiosity.This is a Thursday Thread episode pulling a piece from Tuesday’s episode featuring Allison Holley. Breath offered in this episode: Loving the JudgeSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Have you heard of ecstatic dance? Ever wondered what it's all about and why anyone would want to do it? I brought Allison Holley on the podcast to help us understand why everyone is suddenly talking about ecstasy, and we got this and so much more in return. Allison is an author and channel (who teaches others how to channel, too). Knowing this, I got pretty darn curious! Come with us on a journey down some pretty deep spiritual rabbit holes.In this episode, we explore the fusion of spirituality and ecstatic play, discussing how these concepts intersect and can enhance one's personal journey. According to Allison, ecstatic play can help you unleash your gifts in ways that help you shine as bright as you were meant to be. We address common misconceptions and challenges related to spirituality itself, as well as the relationship between joy, happiness, and spiritual fulfillment.Listen to this episode to hear:What spirituality has to do with ecstasy and play.Ways to integrate ecstatic play into your own spiritual life.How ecstatic play can facilitate personal transformation and self-discovery.What channeling is (and why you're already doing it right now.)The benefits of conscious channeling.Why curiosity is your best friend for any awakening.Takeaways:You are the light, and the only thing that keeps us from being ecstatic are our own filters.Everything you experience is your own creation, so why not play for fun?When we remove the barriers of human conditioning and allow the fullness of light to flow through us, we become illuminated. Ecstasy is really allowing the fullness of light to stream through us.You are, at your very essence, love incarnate. Therefore, you're doing a great job without even trying. Meet Allison HolleyAllison Holley is an Andromedan starseed, channel, and author of the books The Era of the True Creator (2018) and Ecstatic Playground (2023). After experiencing a profound awakening in 2012, Allison began spontaneously channeling and receiving visions of the world to come. She left her former life to integrate these higher frequency downloads, and eventually began teaching and channeling for others. Allison now offers channeled transmissions, activations, and guidance worldwide, to assist in our current global awakening.And social links:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYuyswbAIMikFm1Hvzn4BgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.holley1111Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonholleycreator/Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Are you stuck in a job that drains your energy and leaves you wanting something more? Ready to put in your notice and run off to finally start doing that thing you love? It's time to break free and start actively pursuing a career that aligns with your true passions. BUT, it's not going to happen in the way you think.The way out of a job you hate is not pining for a better life, or dreaming of the brighter future on the other side. It's to start creating the fun right where you already are. (Yes, right here in that job you hate.)In this episode, I share how having fun today – in that environment that's making you miserable – is your golden ticket straight out of that sh*thole. I speak from experience as someone who did this, and as someone who coaches people to do it, too. Following your fun is the true way to discover your passions, gifts, and the most fulfilling way to contribute, and doing it in an place where it's challenging to do so? Well, that's a fun challenge, isn't it?  Still doubting me on this? Believe me, I get it. I doubted it, too. But it works. And you can certainly keep trying to pine your way out of that job or career that's not lighting your soul on fire... or you can grab your lab coat and become a scientist who starts treating life less seriously and more like an experiment. If you're tired of the 9-to-5 grind and ready to embrace a career that lights up your soul, don't miss this episode. Whether you're seeking a major career change or simply looking for ways to infuse more passion into your current job, this episode is a must-listen for anyone on the journey to professional and personal fulfillment. Tune in and learn how to take that first step towards a future that truly excites you.After listening to this episode, ask yourself: What could be fun for me right now? What might I enjoy?Listen to this episode to hear:Why having fun today in your job is your ticket out of itWhy following your genuine curiosity and being The process to help you find a career you're passionate about, even if you don't yet know what you want.Today's breath: The Art of NoticingThis is a Thursday Thread where I pulled a thread from Rob Walker's episode on Tuesday to help you untether a little bit more. The little activities in Rob Walker's book The Art of Noticing can help you see things that are lighting you up in the present moment.**This episode dropped a few days late due to an error with posting it**Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How can the simple act of paying attention make you more creative and spark joy in your every day life?Rob Walker, the acclaimed author of "The Art of Noticing," is here to show you how to use your attention to sharpen your senses, attune to your inner creator, and uncover hidden beauty and meaning in everyday moments.During the interview, we discuss one of my favorite exercises for honing your observational skills, The Color Walk, and how you can begin to use it to engage your own Art of Noticing. Rob emphasizes how this simple (and fun!) challenge can help us slow down, pay attention, and savor the richness of the present moment.Rob also shares his passion for demystifying mindfulness practices, highlighting how accessing the benefits of presence does NOT require you to be a perfect yogi or a meditation guru (or even a breathworker!) Though I am a breathwork facilitator and teach some of the more "intensive" mindfulness practices, I am in complete agreement with him on this and a big advocate for incorporating mindfulness in the ways that feel great to you! One of the most practice applications of The Art of Noticing that I use in my coaching is supporting people in discerning what is meaningful to them – which is an underlying theme Rob mentions in the episode.Whether you're an artist, a business professional, or simply someone seeking a more meaningful existence, this conversation will help you untether the creative inside of you. Listen to this episode to hear:Why paying attention pays off.How simple creative exercises can train your brain in mindfulness.How noticing the world around you can support you in becoming more creative.Why the things that only you notice are where you should be paying the most attention.After listening to this episode:Take yourself on a Color Walk!Use the Art of Noticing to start noticing things that bring you joy.The big, important question from this episode:Is chili a soup?  (What do you think?) MEET ROB WALKERRob Walker is a columnist and journalist covering design, technology, business, the arts, and other subjects for a variety of publications, including The New York Times, Fast Company, The Atlantic, NewYorker.com, Design Observer, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Lifeacker. He is the author of Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are, Letters from New Orleans, and The Art of Noticing. He lives in New Orleans.Buy Rob's book,  The Art of NoticingSign up for Rob's awesome newsletSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

You were put on Earth for a reason. You have magical gifts that were meant to be unleashed.Still, so many people struggle to believe this. In this episode, I'll take you on an uplifting and inspirational voyage to explore how you can begin to believe in the remarkable potential within you that is waiting to for you to recognize it. Yes. You may carry the burdens of your life challenges, your current situation, and some serious generational wounds – and with awareness of this, it is your moral duty to untether from all of it them and to come back home to the light within you. The key to igniting your gifts and shining them bright is by following that light. What lights you up? What gets you excited? Start to do it, and in a way that freaking DELIGHTS you!The truth is that, sadly, most of aren't leaning into what lights us up. Instead, we're expending ridiculous amounts of energy leaning into resistance. Why would we do that?That doesn't make any sense, right?  Don't we want to be happy? Well, in this episode, I explain why we do this and how you can make the choice that moves you forward instead of the one that keeps you stuck in cycles of control, anxiety, stress, fear, procrastination, and perfectionism.Whether you're seeking personal growth, looking to overcome obstacles, or simply curious about what remarkable abilities lie within you, this episode will inspire you to tap into the brilliant creator within and unlock the incredible gifts that have been waiting to shine within you!Remember:You don't have to follow the well-trodden path.You don't have to do it a certain way.Follow your path.Do it your way.That's what the world needs. Listen to this episode to hear:How to truly own your creative gifts, even if you don't currently believe they exist .The key to getting yourself out of perfectionism and procrastination and into the life you've been dreaming of.A reminder that you are already perfect, whole and complete.Here's the Instagram Reel of the raving priest I allude to in the episode.This is a Thursday Thread where I've  pulled from the previous episode featuring Ashley Meyer.Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, sometimes the greatest hero you can have is the one within yourself. In the eyes of today's guest, Ashley Meyer, it's about dang time you started believing in it. "You have a gift that they world desperately needs. Just because you wonder whether it's needed or not doesn't invalidate it. You are so needed."Get ready for an episode that is going to plug you into your own magic, because this message pretty much summarizes this episode with Ashley, who is a proud supporter of the hero you see when you look in the mirror every day. In this conversation, we explore the notion that each of us has the potential to unleash your inner gifts and use them to be of service to the world.We chat about the importance of self-belief and compassion as Ashley shares practical strategies to build the confidence to be your full, vulnerable, and authentic self. Listen to this episode to hear: Affirmation that your gifts are SO much more needed than your mind might be telling you.Quotable:"Decide that your voice is needed, because it is.""It's you. It's always been you. No one else holds a candle to what you bring."Ask yourself: "Does this thought make me feel good?" If not, choose another thought that does."Who you are and what you bring to the world is a gift. The secret is to believe in who you actually are for long enough to offer those gifts.""No one wants a perfect hero. That's a boring movie!"Takeaways from this episode:Start with one person, and focus on deeply serving them.Be okay with being in process. Take personal responsibility. Where are you outsourcing your power?Don't be attached to the outcome. Enjoy the process. Sales is service. Focus on other people and how you can be of service to others.MEET ASHLEY MEYERAshley Meyer is a Confidence & Business Coach who teaches "Culture Catalyst," an 8-week program developed at Stanford University. Curriculum is based on an MBA Course called “Creativity in Business,” teaching how to overcome obstacles, cultivate vision, and transform lives. Ashley's embodied many roles along her personal transformational journey as a veteran, CEO, wife, daughter, and friend. Within Ashley's unique approach to coaching, we all have personal control in our lives. Owning that personal control can be the challenge - we often outsource the problem rather than look in the mirror. You can do this, your Team can do this because YOU are the solution. Your Team is ready for you to step up and be that authority, to be that loving guide. Reach out to work with Ashley at ashley@herointhemirror.comSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

How do you make a hard decision, and feel good about it?It's easy to get caught up in the things you think you "should" be doing and end up designing a life on someone else's terms.As someone who has completely reinvented her career three times over, I understand the guts it takes to untether yourself from relational,  cultural, and societal expectations so you can choose your authentic path.Still, there's been one spot where I've been tethered for nearly 20 years:  the decision not to have children.As a Midwestern Catholic girl,  making this choice felt shameful. Like I was turning my back on all women everywhere, choosing not to enjoy the full fruits of the experience I'm meant to have. I have long felt like something is wrong with me for not desiring to go that route with my life.This shame kept me in limbo. While knowing I was making a decision that was aligned for me, I held a low grade fever of potential regret. Maybe, someday, I'll regret this. And so, while I knew the right choice, and was continuing to make that choice day-to-day, I kept the door cracked open. Until now. And sure, I'm 40 and the time clock is ticking, which certainly is a forcing mechanism, but my husband and I have finally made the very solid decision that kids are 100% off the table, now and forever. Guess what I feel? F-R-E-E.There was so much internal struggle on this choice, and once I made it, I feel absolute freedom, and peace. The shame I felt around it is gone, because I know the freedom it brought me.You see, the feelings in your body don't lie, and I know to trust this feeling of freedom in my own body. This is the way to peace with your hard decisions. Follow your aligned sensations in your body. What are the feelings that bring you peace? This is where you find authentic alignment, and the world need your truth more than it needs you do things you feel like you "should" be doing.In this episode, I walk you through a very simple exercise to help you align with those feelings so you can begin to make choices from that place.Listen to this episode to hear:How shame around my decision not to have children made me question my worth as a woman The ways we can be shamed by our aligned choices, even if no one is directly saying to you that what you're doing is wrongA short somatic breath practice you can activate when faced with a hard a choiceThis is a Thursday Thread episode where I pull a thread from the previous episode featuring Anna K Morris: How to intentionally craft a life you loveSupport the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, Jen's monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with a trauma-informed facilitator, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodesLeave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com@untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach