Shame often sneaks in as “I should be different” or “I’m not enough.” In this episode, Jacquelyn Emery explores how to let go of those heavy “shoulds,” stop shaming ourselves for being human, and choose curiosity over criticism. Learn how to shift self-talk into compassion, embrace your true value, and step confidently into the driver’s seat of your life.

Key takeaways to listen for

• How to turn inward when you feel triggered instead of blaming outward

• The “purse on the hook” analogy for carrying and setting down shame, anxiety, or neediness

• Why replacing shame requires clarity on what you want instead

• Turning up the volume on your true self instead of trying to change the station

• Hidden costs of measuring yourself by others’ standards

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Ep14: Embrace An Unapologetic Self-Love for an Authentically Empowered Life with Jacquelyn Emery | Apple Podcasts

About Jacquelyn Emery

Jacquelyn Emery is a certified Life Coach who works with clients to increase emotional well-being, energy, and motivation. She specializes in helping busy women with time management, life balance, and building the confidence to live authentically. Through her signature Life in the Driver’s Seat coaching program, Jacquelyn empowers clients to step out of autopilot and take intentional control of their lives.

Connect with Jacquelyn

• Website: Jacquelyn Emery Coaching

• Podcasts: Life in the Driver’s Seat | Spotify

• LinkedIn: Jacquelyn Emery

• Instagram: @jacquelynemery

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What if the answers you’ve been searching for are already inside you? In this episode, Jenn Cohen is back to brings a powerful weekly challenge: connect with your intuition through a simple seven-day automatic writing practice. Whether you’ve been second-guessing a decision, overthinking commitments, or juggling expectations, Jenn shares how dedicating just five minutes a day can bring clarity, guidance, and peace.

About Jenn Cohen

Jenn Cohen is an intuitive consultant, spiritual channel, and former executive with over 27 years in the entertainment industry. After decades of leading teams and navigating high-stakes environments, she felt called to help others reconnect with their inner wisdom. Today, Jenn supports individuals and organizations in aligning with clarity, purpose, and energetic guidance, whether through intuitive coaching, spiritual channeling, or connecting with transitioned loved ones and pets. Her work is rooted in the belief that intuition isn’t a gift for the few; it’s an innate compass available to everyone. Through sessions, workshops, and energy readings, Jenn helps clients build a consistent relationship with their intuition, especially in moments of doubt or transition. Grounded, kind, and deeply intuitive, she brings both lightness and depth to the practice of self-trust, reminding us that our inner knowing is not only real, but always available.

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• Website: JENN COHEN

• Instagram: @jenncohenintuitive

• LinkedIn: Jenn Cohen

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In a world crowded with expectations and hand‑me‑down beliefs, it’s easy to live by a script that isn’t yours. In this heart‑centered conversation, Dr. Indhushree Rajan returns to share how to reclaim your power, befriend your past, and consciously author what comes next. From simple language shifts to mindset tools, you’ll learn how to paint with more colors on your life’s canvas and create a chapter that feels like you.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Differences between reactive reinvention and intentional creation in life transitions

• Benefits of reframing your narrative and questioning limiting beliefs

• Why acceptance of your past is essential for authentic growth

• Simple exercises to shift from “I am anxious” to “I am noticing anxiety here”

• The role of perspective, storytelling, and daily observation in conscious creation

• How to honor your unique rhythm instead of measuring yourself by others’ expectations

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Ep263: Overcoming Bullying Inside and Out with Dr. Indhushree Rajan | Apple Podcasts

About Indhushree Rajan

Dr. Indhushree Rajan is a licensed clinical psychologist, life coach, and founder of The Conscious Life Psychological Services. She specializes in helping individuals break free from the limitations of old narratives, release the weight of the past, and step into their fullest, most authentic lives. Drawing from years of clinical experience, Dr. Rajan guides clients to identify beliefs that no longer serve them, shift perspective with compassion, and consciously create new life chapters aligned with their true values. Her work empowers people to embrace who they are, reclaim their inner power, and live with intention, joy, and self-acceptance.

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• Website: The Conscious Life

• LinkedIn: Indhushree Rajan, Ph.D.

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When life feels like a constant stream of nonstop chatter and competing priorities, even the smallest pause can be a lifeline. In this challenge episode, Laura Jane invites you to find one quiet moment right in the middle of the noise. Learn how to tune in, shift your perspective, and reframe what you hear into something that feels good. One mindful moment a day can help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.

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Do not ignore or delay your physician’s advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you’re having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital.

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