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  • 028: Camino de Sonoma: How a Walking Pilgrimage Brings You Back to Yourself | Adam Peacocke

    028: Camino de Sonoma: How a Walking Pilgrimage Brings You Back to Yourself | Adam Peacocke
    2026/09/23
    What happens when you stop moving at the speed of the world and begin walking at the speed of your soul?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Adam Peacocke, co-founder and guide of the Camino de Sonoma, a 75-mile pilgrimage stretching from Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma to the Russian Orthodox Chapel at Fort Ross.Inspired by Spain’s Camino de Santiago, the Camino de Sonoma leads pilgrims across six stages of vineyards, redwood forests, fire-recovery landscapes, historic communities, and coastal headlands. But this is more than a beautiful hike. It is an intentional path where people can slow down, process grief, seek direction, reconnect with themselves, and experience the healing power of walking in community.Adam shares how a period of personal transition, an unexpected trip to New Zealand, and a remarkable encounter with a street called Peacock Way planted the seed for the Camino. He also explains why the route was created as a volunteer-led, donation-based pilgrimage open to people of every faith and no faith.Whether you are carrying a question, navigating a transition, mourning a loss, or simply longing to feel present again, the Camino de Sonoma offers a reminder: sometimes the path back to yourself begins by placing one foot in front of the other.You will learn: What the Camino de Sonoma pilgrimage is and where the route leadsHow the Camino was inspired by Adam’s personal transition and journey to New ZealandThe difference between an ordinary hike and an intentional pilgrimageWhy walking at three miles per hour changes what you noticeHow distance and duration create space for reflectionWhy people walk pilgrimages while processing grief, questions, and life transitionsHow walking in nature can quiet the thinking mind and awaken the sensesWhy the Camino de Sonoma is open to people of all faiths and no faithHow the route acknowledges the Indigenous history of Sonoma CountyWhy the Camino was intentionally built as a volunteer-led organizationHow pilgrims can offer healing and connection even when they arrive feeling brokenWhy community can carry us when our own emotional or physical energy feels lowWhat “deferred maintenance” can reveal about our relationships, health, and personal growthWhat first-time Camino walkers should bring and expectWhy a familiar place can look entirely different when explored on foot👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam00:53 What is the 75-mile Camino de Sonoma?03:00 From pastor to community organizer06:43 How a journey to New Zealand inspired the Camino10:09 Building the pilgrimage with Tony McCormick11:36 The difference between hiking and pilgrimage13:00 Walking with intention at three miles per hour16:16 How walking changes the way we process life18:00 Why the Camino is volunteer-led and free to walk21:04 Six stages across Sonoma County22:00 Ellen’s lesson in gratitude on the Camino24:39 How pilgrimage creates space for grief and healing27:12 The encounter that left a stranger skipping32:29 Walking with history, meaning, and reverence37:31 What “deferred maintenance” reveals about our lives39:29 How to prepare for your first Camino stage43:26 Seeing your own community with new eyesConnect with Adamhttps://www.caminodesonoma.com/support-the-caminohttps://www.caminodesonoma.com/https://www.instagram.com/caminodesonomahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/723389915303017Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    46 分
  • 027: Illuminate Your Path: The 6 Phases of Spiritual Awakening | JJ DiGeronimo

    027: Illuminate Your Path: The 6 Phases of Spiritual Awakening | JJ DiGeronimo
    2026/09/09
    What are the six phases of spiritual awakening, and how can you recognize which phase you are moving through?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with four-time author, keynote speaker, and spiritual guide JJ DiGeronimo to explore the framework behind her book, Illuminate Your Path: 6 Phases of Spiritual Awakening.JJ shares how she moved from a successful career in Silicon Valley to a profound personal crossroads that challenged her identity, relationships, and understanding of success. Through mindfulness, energy work, and a growing willingness to trust her intuition, she began uncovering gifts that years of striving had kept quiet.Together, Ellen and JJ explore why crossroads can become doorways, how self-doubt interrupts inner wisdom, and why awakening is not a linear journey. JJ also explains how the six phases mirror the cycles of the moon and offers a practical first step for anyone who senses there is something more calling them forward.This conversation is an invitation to stop dismissing the whispers, follow your curiosity, and trust that the experiences behind you may be illuminating the path ahead.You will learn: What the six phases of spiritual awakening representHow to recognize a spiritual or personal crossroadsWhy professional success does not always create inner fulfillmentHow busyness can disconnect you from your intuitionWhy mindfulness creates space for inner wisdom to emergeHow self-doubt keeps women from acting on intuitive guidanceWhy the seeking phase can be especially difficult for womenHow life’s challenges may reveal gifts you already carryWhy spiritual awakening is cyclical rather than linearHow the cycles of the moon mirror the awakening journeyWhy investing time and energy in yourself is not selfishHow to raise your frequency through what you consume and repeatWhy curiosity is more important than knowing the entire planHow one small action can begin illuminating your next chapter👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam02:09 When success looks right but feels incomplete03:34 JJ’s first spiritual retreat in Sedona05:00 The personal crossroads that changed everything06:20 Leaving corporate life and losing a familiar identity09:44 Learning mindfulness after years of constant productivity12:27 Why busyness blocks your inner wisdom15:07 When self-doubt intercepts intuitive guidance16:27 Introducing the six phases of spiritual awakening18:33 Why crossroads can become spiritual doorways22:55 The phase women often find most challenging25:57 How the phases mirror the cycles of the moon29:01 Finding your phase through JJ’s awakening quiz31:26 Uncovering the gifts you already carry33:37 Becoming a practical spiritual liaison35:18 Using your gifts to illuminate the path for others37:40 The first step when you feel there must be more38:00 Why your frequency is your currency39:08 Turning curiosity into meaningful action40:09 Following the path without knowing exactly where it leadsConnect with JJFree Quiz - Your Phase of Awakening: https://quiz.jjdigeronimo.com/ - Book Quiz: What Book Should You Read Next? https://links.jjdigeronimo.com/widget/quiz/u2CtvMjDflydvC6H2mr0Website: https://jjdigeronimo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@togetherweseekConnect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    42 分
  • 026: The Subtract to Succeed Method: How Letting Go Creates Space for Your Soul with Nell 3D

    026: The Subtract to Succeed Method: How Letting Go Creates Space for Your Soul with Nell 3D
    2026/08/26
    What if the secret to a more meaningful, aligned life is not adding another goal, habit, or strategy, but subtracting what no longer belongs?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Nell Derick Debevoise, also known as Nell 3D, a writer, thought leader, and self-described subtraction activist. Nell introduces the Subtract to Succeed Method, an approach that helps high-achieving, big-hearted people reclaim their energy, hear their intuition, and create space for what matters most.After earning degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, Columbia, and London Business School, Nell built an impact-driven career that looked successful from the outside. But her relentless pursuit of purpose came at a profound personal cost. She missed her father’s funeral, watched her first marriage end, and later drove head-on into a 20-ton truck while caught in what she calls “ordinary overwhelm.”Nell explains why personal growth can become another unstable Jenga tower of morning routines, wellness practices, professional goals, and expectations. Through her practical Stop, Drop, and Roll framework, she shows how to assess your true capacity, experiment with letting something go, and consciously reinvest the energy you recover.Ellen and Nell also explore the relationship between subtraction, intuition, leadership, purpose, and the soul. This conversation is an invitation to stop optimizing yourself out of your own life and begin creating enough white space to hear what is quietly calling you forward.You will learn:What the Subtract to Succeed Method is and why it worksHow “ordinary overwhelm” can quietly compromise your health and safetyWhy meaningful work can still lead to burnout and self-abandonmentHow the Me, We, and World model creates a more integrated lifeWhy adding more wellness practices may actually increase your stressHow to evaluate your emotional, energetic, and practical capacityHow Nell’s Stop, Drop, and Roll framework worksWhy letting go can be treated as an experiment instead of a permanent decisionHow white space helps you access intuition and inner wisdomWhy subtraction can become a competitive advantage in life and leadership👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam00:49 Why an aligned life may require subtraction01:40 Meet Nell 3D, writer and subtraction activist03:17 Missing her father’s funeral and the cost of impact-driven ambition05:00 Living in 3D through Me, We, and World07:05 The accident caused by “ordinary overwhelm”08:08 How external expectations make us optimize ourselves out of life10:01 Why human lives cannot be managed like linear production systems13:40 When more becomes the enemy of better16:11 What systematic subtraction really means18:33 The Stop, Drop, and Roll framework22:02 Nell’s monthly review for creating an aligned life26:14 What to do when you are terrified to let go28:20 Doing your part without carrying everyone else’s32:05 How subtraction creates space to hear your soul39:24 Why our brains default to adding instead of subtractingConnect with Nell 3DLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nell3d/Website: https://www.nell3d.com/Guest Pass to Substack https://nell3d.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=376f87b3Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8gWebsite: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    42 分
  • 024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch

    024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch
    2026/07/29
    What happens during a mediumship reading, and how can you tell whether the person delivering the message is genuine?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychic medium, initiated Wiccan priestess, tarot teacher, healer, and bestselling author Linda Rauch to explore how mediumship works and what four decades of studying the unseen have taught her about life, death, grief, and the soul.Linda began seeing spirits as a young child in 1960s England, long before she had the language to understand her experiences. As a teenager, those encounters developed into precognitive dreams. Her search for answers eventually led her through mediumship, tarot, Wicca, counseling, homeopathy, energy work, and years supporting people facing terminal illness.Linda explains what she sees, hears, and feels when communicating with spirit, including the physical confirmation she calls a “spirit shower.” She also shares why evidence is only the beginning of a meaningful reading. The deeper purpose is healing, helping people receive the message they may not yet be able to see for themselves.Together, Ellen and Linda explore how grief can become an invitation to grow, why authentic spirit communication should always feel rooted in unconditional love, and how mediumship may challenge our understanding of consciousness and what happens after death.You will learn:How mediumship works from the medium’s perspectiveWhat psychic mediums see, hear, and physically experienceHow childhood spirit encounters can develop into mediumistic abilitiesWhy grief can make communication with the spirit world feel especially meaningfulHow to recognize an ethical, authentic mediumWhy evidence supports a reading, but the message creates healingHow tarot’s Major Arcana reflects the soul’s journeyWhy spiritual awareness does not remove the messy parts of being humanWhat mediumship can teach us about accountability, purpose, and living a soul-led life👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Intro00:53 Why more people are becoming curious about mediumship05:04 Linda’s first spirit encounters as a child08:15 Precognitive dreams and learning to feel safe with spirit10:17 Overcoming her fear of developing mediumistic abilities13:09 The lifelong search to understand consciousness and the unseen15:34 Becoming an initiated Wiccan priestess19:26 What actually happens during a mediumship reading21:54 Deathbed visions and loved ones welcoming us to the other side23:39 Psychic phenomena among people living close to death27:24 The extraordinary story of Raven and the three pomegranates33:43 How mediumship can support people navigating grief37:00 The greater purpose of mediumship for humanity41:04 The Psychic’s Way and the soul’s journey through tarot46:32 How to recognize a genuine, ethical medium50:15 What living your jam means to LindaConnect with LindaInstagram: www.instagram.com/lindarauchmediumFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindarauchmediumYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarauch451The Psychic's Way: At the Threshold between the Seen and the Unseen Worlds: https://a.co/d/0gSJIY51Witchcraft & Magick Masterclass: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/witchcraft-masterclass-usdPsychic & Mediumship Masterclass, starts Tuesday 8 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/psychic-masterclass-usdTarot Masterclass, starts Wednesday 16 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/tarot-masterclass-usdConnect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8gWebsite: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    54 分
  • 023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia

    023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia
    2026/07/15

    Why are so many successful teenagers anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with educator, coach, and House of Rise founder Dr. Carla Caturia to unpack the growing teen motivation crisis affecting high-achieving students and their families. Together they explore why good grades, packed schedules, and impressive resumes don't always translate into confidence, resilience, or genuine fulfillment.

    Drawing from more than 20 years working with over 10,000 teens and families, Dr. Carla explains why many young people are trapped in what she calls the "success without self" cycle, where external achievement replaces internal trust.

    The conversation explores how parents can encourage motivation without creating pressure, why praising effort matters more than praising intelligence, how family dynamics shape teen confidence, and why helping young people discover purpose is more valuable than pushing them toward someone else's definition of success.

    You will learn:

    • Why high-achieving teens often struggle despite looking successful
    • The hidden signs of perfectionism, anxiety, and people pleasing
    • How to build intrinsic motivation instead of relying on external validation
    • Why praising effort creates more confident and resilient teens
    • How family dynamics influence confidence and emotional wellbeing
    • Practical ways to help teens manage negative self-talk and build self-trust
    • Why college isn't the only path to success, and how to have better conversations about the future
    • Questions every parent can ask to help their teen discover purpose and direction

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why successful teens are feeling more pressure than ever

    03:35 The "success without self" cycle

    09:00 Hidden signs your teenager is struggling

    12:15 Parenting strategies that build confidence, not pressure

    19:25 Flow, motivation, and overcoming negative self-talk

    26:45 Is college the right path for every teen?

    35:00 Better conversations about careers, purpose, and the future

    39:30 Raising emotionally resilient young adults

    Connect with Dr. Carla

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlacaturia
    • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drcarlacaturia
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturia
    • Website :www.thehouseofrise.com

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    45 分
  • 022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis

    022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis
    2026/07/01

    How do you navigate life's biggest transitions without losing yourself? Whether you're facing a career change, divorce, becoming an empty nester, moving to a new city, or simply questioning what's next, this episode explores how life's biggest changes can become the foundation for your greatest personal growth.

    In this solo episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis shares the research, personal stories, and practical tools that have helped her navigate divorce, international relocation, career reinvention, and motherhood through seasons of profound change.

    Drawing on the Bridges Transition Model, Ellen explains why change and transition are not the same thing, why every new beginning starts with an ending, and how the uncomfortable "neutral zone" often becomes the birthplace of clarity, resilience, creativity, and self-discovery.

    If you're feeling uncertain about your next chapter, this conversation will help you approach life's biggest transitions with greater confidence, compassion, and intention.

    You will learn:

    • Why change and transition are two completely different experiences
    • How the Bridges Transition Model explains every major life change
    • Why endings are necessary before meaningful new beginnings can happen
    • What the "neutral zone" is and why it's often the most transformative stage of growth
    • How exercise, sleep, mindfulness, and healthy routines improve resilience during difficult seasons
    • Why alcohol and emotional avoidance can delay healing during major transitions
    • How self-compassion creates stronger emotional resilience than self-criticism
    • Why empty nest can become an opportunity to rediscover your identity
    • How career changes become easier when they're rooted in your values instead of fear
    • Lessons learned from moving internationally and embracing uncertainty
    • How divorce became a catalyst for personal growth rather than personal defeat
    • Why reflection is essential if you want your transitions to create lasting transformation
    • Practical strategies for making better decisions during uncertain seasons
    • How to stop repeating old patterns and begin creating a more intentional future

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why life's biggest transitions create friction, and why that's a sign of growth

    03:38 The Bridges Transition Model and the difference between change and transition

    07:00 Six evidence-based self-care practices for navigating major life changes

    14:54 Empty nest, redefining motherhood, and rediscovering your identity

    20:03 Career changes, values, and making decisions with confidence

    22:18 Moving abroad, embracing uncertainty, and the lessons of starting over

    26:24 Divorce, resilience, and rebuilding your life with intention

    29:58 Practical tools for navigating any life transition

    34:22 The deeper truth about change and becoming a new version of yourself

    38:28 Why rushing into the next chapter keeps us repeating old patterns

    41:24 Final reflections: Why transitions happen for you, not to you

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    44 分
  • 021: What Happens When You Stop Drinking? The Truth About Sobriety, Intuition, and Purpose | Didi Jordan

    021: What Happens When You Stop Drinking? The Truth About Sobriety, Intuition, and Purpose | Didi Jordan
    2026/06/17

    What if alcohol isn't the problem, but it's the thing standing between you and the life you're meant to live?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with sober coach and Sober Chapters founder Didi Jordan to explore what happens when you remove alcohol and finally hear yourself clearly.

    After years of cycling between drinking and taking breaks, Didi committed to a two-year "sober chapter." What she discovered wasn't just freedom from alcohol. It was greater clarity, stronger intuition, deeper self-trust, meaningful relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose.

    Together, Ellen and Didi explore the sober curious movement, alcohol's impact on anxiety and emotional wellbeing, subconscious conditioning, personal growth, and why so many people reconnect with their authentic selves when alcohol leaves the picture.

    You will learn:

    • What the sober curious movement is really about
    • Why alcohol can amplify anxiety, shame, and emotional disconnection
    • How taking a break from drinking creates space for personal growth
    • The surprising connection between sobriety and intuition
    • Why many people feel more connected to themselves without alcohol
    • How subconscious beliefs shape our decisions and relationships
    • What Didi learned during her two-year sober chapter
    • Why clarity often arrives when we remove distractions
    • How to navigate sobriety without labeling yourself forever
    • The role of self-compassion when personal growth isn't linear
    • Why many people rediscover their authentic selves after quitting alcohol
    • How sober living can impact purpose, confidence, relationships, and fulfillment

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why living alcohol free is becoming a conscious choice

    02:00 Meet Didi Jordan and the story behind Sober Chapters

    04:00 Growing up in a culture where drinking felt normal

    06:00 The anxiety, shame, and emotional toll of hangovers

    09:00 What happened every time Didi took a break from alcohol

    12:00 Why she committed to a two-year sober chapter

    15:00 Personal development, intuition, and finding purpose

    18:00 How sobriety strengthened self-trust and clarity

    21:00 Why alcohol can block deeper inner work

    23:00 What clients discover about themselves during sober chapters

    25:00 Reconnecting with the person you were before conditioning

    27:00 How to handle setbacks without shame

    30:00 Advice for anyone who feels called to drink less

    32:00 The Relationship Code and understanding unconscious patterns

    35:00 Relationships, communication, and generational conditioning

    37:00 Following intuition, purpose, and what's next

    Connect with Didi:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_chapters
    • Sober Chapters Podcast: https://www.soberchapters.com/podcast

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    38 分