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Back to SearchHappy Autumnal Equinox, Northern Hemisphere!
Episode 220
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As we in the Northern Hemisphere (sorry, Australian friends!) reach the Autumnal Equinox, we can use it as a time to reflect on our own su…
5 months ago
Reframe the Moment: Chapter 1 - Becoming Free
Episode 219
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In this bonus episode, I'm starting a weekly series, reading and discussing excerpts from my new book, Reframe the Moment. Not only do I t…
5 months, 1 week ago
Jen is Zen - Grateful for the Imperfect
Episode 218
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Gratitude doesn’t need perfection. Some days are filled with sunshine and ease, while others feel heavy, overwhelming, and far from what w…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Same Old Story: Breaking the Cycle When Our Past Sneaks Into Our Parenting
Episode 217
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Parenting teens has a way of stirring up echoes from our own adolescence. When our kids face rejection, heartbreak, or big milestones, it …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Revisiting Mental Health and Our Teens: Six Things Parents Can Do to Help Cope in Troubled Times
Episode 23
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It’s a hard time to be a teenager. Many worry about their safety at school, feel overwhelmed by daily pressures, and struggle with anxiety…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Jen is Zen - Invisible Labor
Episode 216
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Invisible labor is the unseen work that keeps families, relationships, and workplaces running smoothly, yet it often goes unrecognized. Ta…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Three Years of Reframing Me: Parenting Teens, Midlife Shifts, and Rediscovering Ourselves
Episode 215
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***My new book is available now on Amazon!! Reframe the Moment: Choose Your Zen!***
Three years ago, this podcast began as a way to make se…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Jen is Zen - Use the Sticker - Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time
Episode 214
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Too often we save things for “someday” - the outfit, the earrings, the nice dishes, or even the opportunities that matter most. This refle…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
From Chaos to Quiet: Navigating Back-to-School Transitions for Teens and Moms
Episode 213
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Back-to-school season brings big shifts for everyone - middle schoolers learning their place, high schoolers chasing independence, college…
6 months ago
Jen is Zen - Words are Weapons - Choose to Use Them as Tools Over Attacks
Episode 212
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Marking 20 years at UNCW and 25 years in the classroom, this reflection looks back at what I wish I could have told my 23-year-old self. W…
6 months, 1 week ago