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With Love, Jenny is a podcast for anyone seeking connection, hope, and healing through the power of shared stories. Each episode opens the door to heartfelt conversations about life’s joys and challenges, reminding us that we are never alone in our struggles—or our triumphs. From uplifting and inspiring topics to raw, thought-provoking truths, this podcast creates a safe space to laugh, cry, and reflect together. You’ll hear real stories of resilience, courage, and transformation, offering w ...
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m pausing my usual storytelling series to talk about something that has shaped every chapter of my journey—the courage to feel what hurts. For years, I walked through waves of loss, grief, shame, addiction, and personal reckoning. These weren’t quick moments of pain; they were seasons of life that broke me open aga…
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Send us a text In this episode of With Love, Jenny, I continue my deeply personal conversation with my daughter-in-law, Heather, as she courageously shares her journey through addiction and recovery. Her honesty and wisdom shed light on what it’s really like to walk both sides of that path — from active addiction to the daily work of sobriety. We t…
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with my daughter-in-law Heather, who bravely shares her raw and honest story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding her life. This conversation is deeply personal for me, not only because of my own family’s journey through addiction, but also because it sheds light on the often-misunderstood realities of w…
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Send us a text When addiction entered my family, I never imagined the twists, heartbreaks, and small miracles that would unfold. In this episode, I share my personal journey as a mom walking alongside my son through his battle with opioid addiction. From the terrifying nights of detox to the hope found in treatment programs and even incarceration, …
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Send us a text Addiction often doesn’t just cost lives — it can cost freedom, too. Every year, Americans spend roughly $10 billion incarcerating people for drug offenses. Imagine half a million lives behind bars, each costing taxpayers over $20,000 a year. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Across the entire prison system, the U.S. spends more…
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Send us a text In this episode, I share not only some important facts and statistics about Alzheimer’s Disease, but also the deeply personal story of my own journey with my mom. From the early signs to the long, sacred goodbye, this is a raw and vulnerable reflection on caregiving, grief, guilt, and the quiet heartbreak of being slowly forgotten by…
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Send us a text Jenny shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of terminal illness, particularly focusing on her father's battle with cancer. She discusses the emotional challenges of anticipatory grief, the importance of hospice care, and the significance of creating meaningful memories during the final days. Receiving the Diagnos…
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Send us a text As our parents age, a quiet and sacred role reversal begins. This episode tenderly explores how to become the guide without becoming the parent, and how to offer support without diminishing their dignity. In this episode, Jenny invites you into the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of caring for aging parents. From knowing …
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Send us a text A raw, heart-opening look at the unseen anguish that drives someone to leave this world — and how spiritual understanding can help us begin to heal. This episode is part of my own healing journey. It is one of the hardest things I have experienced so far in my lifetime. Although it happened almost 30 years ago, time hasn’t fully heal…
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Send us a text This show addresses the topic of Pregnancy Loss… no matter how recent or long ago it was, there’s probably a part of you stuck in that memory. It is so important to process grief no matter how it shows up. In this case, through pregnancy loss. In this episode, I share my experience with a pregnancy that wasn’t viable. But there are m…
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Send us a text This show addresses the topic of divorce. If you’re not quite sure yet, or if you’re in the middle of it, or if it's years if not decades behind you, there’s always an invitation to heal. As of 2024, divorce statistics in the United States reveal some sobering insights: Approximately 41% of first marriages end in divorce. About 60% o…
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Send us a text This show is the kick-off to some really vulnerable and heart-felt episodes about MY real life. In this episode, I revealed some very vulnerable moments of my life, and I am giving you a glimpse into the deeper and more healing episodes coming up. If you have ever experienced one of the following, you will want to tune in! Divorce - …
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Send us a text I’m thrilled to welcome Mary Miele — seasoned educator, Learning Specialist, and founder of Evolved Education Company — as our guest today! We’re celebrating the release of her 15th publication, The Power of Questioning: A Problem-Solving Model for Helping Students Learn Better. With over 30 years in education, Mary has dedicated her…
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome two highly accomplished women who are proving that the best chapters of life can happen at any age! Marla Letizia and Dr. Jean Bokelmann are in what they call their Long Life Era — a time when many slow down, but they’re ramping up! Together, they’ve created something truly special: a groundbr…
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Send us a text In this episode, our guest Marla Letizia sparks a vibrant conversation about aging and living our BEST life — no matter how old we are. We dive into what happens at different stages of life, and don’t worry, young listeners — this one’s for you, too! How old would you be if you didn’t know your age? That question framed our discussio…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the hidden layers of our triggers and how they’re often a reflection of our own healing journey — not the person who triggered us. Trauma bonds are more common than we think. We tend to connect with people who share similar experiences, not only because we relate, but because we unconsciously form unspok…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the complex challenges faced by modern moms, whether balancing a career or managing a household full-time. We dive into the ever-present guilt many working moms feel as they try to balance professional goals with family responsibilities. On the other side, we address the burnout stay-at-home moms often exp…
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Send us a text In this episode, we take a deep dive into the often-overlooked struggles of anxiety and depression, illuminating these widespread mental health issues with eye-opening facts and personal insights. Did you know that over 264 million people worldwide are affected by depression, according to the World Health Organization? Or that anxiet…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we dive into the essence of community and its importance in our lives. The pandemic left many of us feeling isolated and disconnected, and even now, we’re still figuring out how to reconnect in meaningful ways beyond Zoom and working from home. I also share a beautiful excerpt from Ingrid Brandstetter’s poem, whic…
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Send us a text In Part 3 of our series, we continue our conversation with Dawn Lohr, who shares the profound and challenging journey she faced with her son’s mental health issues and substance use disorder. Dawn opens up about the heartache of losing her son, who took his own life at the age of 26. In this episode, she reflects on her ongoing grief…
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Send us a text In Part 2 of our 3-Part Series, we hear from Dawn Lohr, who bravely shares the heart-wrenching story of her son’s struggle with suicidal ideation and depression following a traumatic brain injury. Diagnosed with severe mental health issues, Dawn and her family tirelessly sought treatment and answers, battling through multiple suicide…
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Send us a text Guest speaker Dawn Lohr shares her son’s journey from an outgoing kid who was a great soccer goalie, to a major concussion and subsequent thoughts of suicide. She walks us through the timeline of events that shaped a parent’s worst nightmare - in and out of treatment programs, psychiatric hospitals, and multiple attempts to take his …
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Send us a text The question "Who am I?" isn't just philosophical - it's a journey of self-discovery. This episode delves deeper, exploring the foundation of your authentic self: your core values and beliefs. Unearth Your Guiding Principles: We'll help you identify the things that truly matter to you, the values that guide your actions. Belief Syste…
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Send us a text Ever wonder, "Who am I?" This question isn't just for philosophy textbooks. It's a fundamental human journey shaped by experiences, identities, and influences. But beyond the layers, is there a core "you"? In this episode, we explore how to unlock your authenticity. We delve into the impact of societal expectations and dive headfirst…
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Send us a text We all struggle with negative self-image at times. But did you know a staggering 80% of women (and likely more today) experience body shaming – both from external pressures and their own inner critic? This episode dives deep into the impact of body shaming on all aspects of our lives, including: Personal Relationships: You might beco…
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Send us a text In this episode, we continue the story that began in the previous episode… when things don’t go as planned. Jenny shares a story of how at first, she didn’t think she was getting what she wanted. But in fact, a lot of what she got was something she asked for! Strange, huh? When things go terribly wrong, and there is nothing you can d…
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Send us a text In this episode, I share a personal story of something I worked to achieve for 9 months… something I really wanted… only to have it all fall apart. At first sight, it looked tragic and sad. But in time, I learned that things were actually falling into place. There was a deep and meaningful experience I was having that offered me so m…
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Send us a text Today we are continuing our conversation about money! Specifically, in this episode, we highlight eight different Money Archetypes. We dive into each of their strengths, challenges, and gifts. We all have a money personality. Did you know that? Do you know what yours is? Are you a Nurturer? Or Romantic? Or Maverick? In this episode w…
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Send us a text We all have a money personality. Did you know that? Do you know what yours is? In this episode we dive into some root beliefs that we developed and or inherited as a child. Our grandparent’s and parent’s relationship with money influenced what we were taught about money. This can become a problem if your money archetype (personality)…
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Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series on releasing trauma. We continue the discussion to learn how to recognize when trauma is present. Trauma vs. Anxiety or fear. The Fight, Flight or Freeze responses and how to work through them. We discussed the painfully slow pace of SE and why it provides powerful trauma releases! If anythin…
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Send us a text I love this episode because of the impact it has had on my personal life. I had no idea how much trauma had built up in my nervous system until I began scheduling Somatic Experience sessions with today’s guest. Grace Scarborough is a Somatic Experience Practitioner, and she has taught me so much about the lasting effects and subseque…
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Send us a text Today, we are discussing the art of surrender. How do you do it? How can letting go of control bring peace and not anxiety? For us who love control, surrender is an interesting concept to consider! I share 5 steps that help me when I need to stop forcing and start allowing things to fall into place. Do you continue to stubbornly forc…
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Send us a text The Drama Triangle. What is it? What role do we play in it? Why do we get so stuck in it? In this episode, we discuss all the ways we enter drama and how simple it is to get out. Simple, but not easy. The role of Victim. Perhaps one of the most widely used roles in the Drama Triangle! Why do we play victim? When do we play victim? Ho…
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Send us a text This episode features a story about a time when I had to face perhaps the biggest challenge of my life. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, I was pushed to the edge, literally. As I attempted to climb to the top of a huge mountain, Huayna Picchu, in Peru, I was unprepared for the journey ahead. This is a climb that rises over 1000…
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Send us a text This is the second episode in a 2-part series. In Episode 1, we discussed five tools to help us navigate through the darkness. In this episode, we discuss five more tools to use before, during or after our darkest hours. Using the tools of: Acceptance. Not tolerance, but acceptance. Whatever is there, accept it. Support. Knowing how …
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about what is needed when we are facing our darkest hours. We talk about the first 5 of 10 tools that help us regulate our emotions, energy and resources when life gets really hard. Using the tools of: Knowing who you are at your highest level of being – Identity. Cultivating a strong self-esteem. Faith. Havi…
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Send us a text Continuing our discussion from our last episode, we are further exploring how to have the courage to work through our own vulnerability and brokenness. We explore our need to connect to our own Spirit and our awareness of how that connects us to some sort of Higher Power, God, whatever you might call that. We discuss a lot about the …
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Send us a text We go spiritually deep in this episode. Beginning with a quote from Mark Nepo: “Being broken is never fun. No one seeks being broken. No one asks for it. But like erosion, being broken is a developmental phase of growth, not a deficiency. We have stigmatized being broken as a sign of damage or weakness. Yet mysteriously, it is being …
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore what the ‘secret sauce’ is when it comes to manifesting our biggest dreams! If it were as simple as asking for what we want, wouldn’t we be getting better results? As we go through our stories and conversations, we explore the difference between manifesting what our EGO wants and manifesting a heart’s desi…
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Send us a text Today we take a look at how to find money beliefs that are embedded in our subconscious memory but are playing out in our day to day living. We look even closer at the way they sneak up and sabotage us when we least expect it. There is magic in managing money when we get out of the way! Anything is possible! Unexpected income appears…
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Send us a text Today we are discussing the way that holiday traditions play out. Some continue to serve us well. Some had to change because circumstances changed. Some traditions fell away and no longer exist. And still others are ones we continue to do but wish we didn’t have to. Traditions hold us together. They remind us that we belong to someth…
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Send us a text What if truth is really about our perceptions? And the actual TRUTH lies outside of that perception? The story: Admittedly, my children have been my greatest teachers over the years. And this lesson was incredibly powerful for me! I share the story of a time when I based what was happening on what I saw, with my own eyes, firsthand! …
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Send us a text THE STORY: How do you pull out of a spiral of things going wrong when they happen, one after another? During this episode, we discuss a powerful tool to change a trajectory that results in things not going well. The first step is to gain awareness of your thoughts. What do you hear in your head when something goes wrong? The practice…
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Send us a text This episode is mostly to introduce ourselves and give you some background about who we are and how we came to create a podcast! Later in the episode, we started with this quote: “May you never forget that when it was hard, and when you were overwhelmed, and felt afraid, and walked alone, and felt invisible, and didn’t have the answe…
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Send us a text THE STORY: When I was just 3 years old, I went to a father/daughter banquet. After dinner, they had little competitions which thrilled my dad because he was a coach and athlete and fierce competitor. The race involved a race for 3-year-olds. We had to roll a peanut ten feet across the floor to the finish line, with our nose! I object…
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Send us a text THE STORY: I was 18 years old and about to graduate. A boy I had a crush on my entire year, asked me out in April of our senior year! We began to date and my inner dialogue was, “Oh wow! I can’t believe he likes me!” “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe he’s my date for the prom!” Not once did I think he might be lucky to be dating me. Throu…
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Send us a text With Love, Jenny is a podcast designed to build a community through sharing our stories. We are connecting to each other by opening our hearts and finding common ground in our humanity. We’ll cover topics that are uplifting, inspiring, and thought-provoking, as well as stories that address some of the hardest challenges we face in li…
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