Episode Details

This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist is joined by her longtime friend and former QVC colleague, Jennifer Coffey—a wellness coach, yogi, and enthusiastic champion for living your best life. Together, they dive into the power of manifestation, how gratitude and positivity can shift your mindset, and why aligning with your purpose remarkably reduces stress. Jennifer shares her personal journey from being a struggling single mom to landing her dream job and finding love, illustrating how each step—good or bad—can ultimately lead to a fulfilling life. Whether you're wrestling with self-doubt, seeking a new career path, or simply craving more joy, their conversation is full of practical tips and heartfelt encouragement to help you step into your greatest potential.

Major Themes & Concepts

• Defining Manifestation
• Align your mindset, energy, and frequency with what you want—career goals, relationships, or peace of mind.
• Treat it like “prayer in action,” acknowledging a partnership with a Higher Power that wants good things for you.
• Gratitude as the Secret Ingredient
• From spilled milk to life’s bigger obstacles, choose a response rooted in gratitude.
• Journaling or bullet-pointing your daily blessings rewires the brain and maintains a positive outlook.
• Purpose & Passion
• Your job title isn’t necessarily your life’s purpose. Ask deeper questions—What would you do if money wasn’t an obstacle?
• Embrace change and allow each experience to shape a clearer sense of your calling.
• Boundaries & Positive Environments
• Protect your dreams and mental health by limiting exposure to negativity.
• Surround yourself with supportive, uplifting communities and habits.
• Overcoming Fear & Doubt
• It’s normal to have moments of anxiety or meltdown; acknowledge these feelings instead of suppressing them.
• Use challenges as “personal trainers” that ultimately make you stronger if aligned with your growth.
• Prayer, Faith & Manifestation
• Prayer and manifestation are not at odds. Surrendering desires in prayer while trusting and visualizing good outcomes can strengthen faith.
• God (or Higher Power) is infinite in love and resources—believe you are worthy of receiving.
• Connection & Human Touch
• Stress reduces significantly when you maintain supportive relationships and community.
• True wellness requires physical health, social engagement, and emotional fulfillment.
• Long-Haul vs. Overnight Success: Big changes can happen quickly (Jen’s QVC story) or gradually (finding a healthy relationship). Stay patient, stay open.

Chapter Breakdown

00:00 – Introduction

07:00 – What is Manifestation?

14:30 – Dealing with Fear & Doubt

20:45 – Purpose vs. Paycheck

27:55 – Navigating Negativity & Trolls

36:02 – The Power of Gratitude

41:10 – Faith, Prayer & Manifestation

48:15 – Connecting with Others & Reducing Stress

53:50 – Final Reflections & Next Steps

Resources Mentioned

• Books
• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (and the corresponding film)
• The Powe