<![CDATA[Live Your Jam]]>0435ec03-6801-507a-a309-faf9e9008404Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:20 +0000Captivate.fmEllen McGinnishttps://artwork.captivate.fm/cf5805cb-207c-4d6c-bfaa-db6b3d6762e9/podcast-cover.jpgLive Your JamEllen McGinnisEllen McGinnisLive Your Jam is the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who want to live authentically, align with their soul, and create a life of true meaning. Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, each episode explores how to quiet the noise of external expectations and tune into your intuition — so you can live with clarity, courage, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt outwardly successful but inwardly unfulfilled… if you’re craving deeper alignment, spiritual growth, and self-discovery… if you know life is more than checking society’s boxes — this podcast is for you. Through soulful conversations, inspiring stories, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to: - Trust your intuition as a guiding force in life and work - Break free from outdated roles, patterns, and limiting beliefs - Strengthen your connection to your soul and align with your life purpose - Step boldly into your authentic, unapologetic path From visionaries redefining success to seekers embracing spiritual alignment, every story and strategy here is designed to help you Live Your Jam — where your soul leads, and your life follows. Subscribe now for bi-weekly inspiration, intuitive tools, and empowering conversations to help you live authentically and on purpose.https://live-your-jam.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcast025: Slow Down to Hear Your Soul: The Science and Spirit of Forest Bathing | Jenny Harrow-Keeler025: Slow Down to Hear Your Soul: The Science and Spirit of Forest Bathing | Jenny Harrow-KeelerWhat are the benefits of forest bathing, and can slowing down in nature really regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconnect with yourself?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Jenny Harrow-Keeler, founder of Ecowisdom Wellness and a certified nature and forest therapy guide, to explore the science and spirit of forest bathing, also known as the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku.

Jenny’s path into this work began after a near-death scooter accident left her with significant physical injuries and an entirely different inner landscape. While recovering, she found herself instinctively returning to the forest. Unable to take the fast, demanding hikes she once enjoyed, Jenny was forced to move slowly. In that stillness, the answers she had been searching for began to emerge.

That personal experience eventually led her to study integrative health, ecotherapy, ecopsychology, and the growing research behind forest bathing benefits. Today, Jenny guides others through sensory experiences in nature that shift the body from stress and vigilance into rest, restoration, and deeper connection.

Jenny explains that forest bathing is not about exercise, reaching a destination, or accomplishing another task. It is the practice of becoming fully present through sight, sound, touch, smell, curiosity, and wonder. By moving at nature’s pace, we create room for our thoughts to quiet and our inner wisdom to rise.

Ellen and Jenny also explore the research behind nature and nervous system regulation, including how compounds released by trees may support cortisol reduction, blood pressure, and immune function. They discuss why awe changes our state of being, how the cycles of nature challenge our culture’s obsession with constant productivity, and why periods of rest are essential to healing and growth.

This conversation is an invitation to step away from the noise, notice the living world around you, and remember that you are not separate from nature. You are part of it.

You will learn:

  • What forest bathing is and how shinrin-yoku works
  • The difference between forest bathing and hiking for exercise
  • How nature supports nervous system regulation and stress reduction
  • What phytoncides are and how the body may respond to them
  • Why slowing down can feel uncomfortable in a productivity-driven culture
  • How sensory awareness brings the body into the present moment
  • Why awe and wonder can shift your emotional and physical state
  • How nature can help you access clarity, intuition, and inner wisdom
  • What seasonal cycles teach us about rest, burnout, and sustainable growth
  • How forest bathing can create space for grief and emotional release
  • Why forests can remind us that we are supported and never truly alone
  • Simple forest bathing practices you can use anywhere, including in a city

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

We talk about:

00:00 Intro

00:53 What if slowing down is the medicine you need?

03:08 Jenny’s near-death accident and unexpected path to healing

05:04 Discovering ecotherapy, integrative health, and forest bathing

07:20 Turning a personal healing practice into Ecowisdom Wellness

09:08 What forest bathing is and how a guided session works

12:00 How nature activates the body’s rest-and-digest response

16:13 Why slowing down can initially feel difficult or annoying

18:22 Using the senses, movement, awe, and wonder to become present

22:15 The Japanese origins of shinrin-yoku and forest therapy

23:45 Forest bathing benefits for cortisol, blood pressure, and immunity

28:20 How nature helps us hear our inner wisdom

30:01 What wildfire regeneration can teach us about healing

34:24 The breakthroughs people experience during forest bathing

37:57 Why humans cannot live in “summer energy” all year

41:43 Simple forest bathing practices you can use every day

46:32 How trees communicate through roots and mycelial networks

50:02 Plant intelligence, consciousness, and The Telepathy Tapes

53:21 Jenny’s work with Ecowisdom Wellness

Connect with Linda


Connect with Ellen


]]>What are the benefits of forest bathing, and can slowing down in nature really regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconnect with yourself?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Jenny Harrow-Keeler, founder of Ecowisdom Wellness and a certified nature and forest therapy guide, to explore the science and spirit of forest bathing, also known as the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku.

Jenny’s path into this work began after a near-death scooter accident left her with significant physical injuries and an entirely different inner landscape. While recovering, she found herself instinctively returning to the forest. Unable to take the fast, demanding hikes she once enjoyed, Jenny was forced to move slowly. In that stillness, the answers she had been searching for began to emerge.

That personal experience eventually led her to study integrative health, ecotherapy, ecopsychology, and the growing research behind forest bathing benefits. Today, Jenny guides others through sensory experiences in nature that shift the body from stress and vigilance into rest, restoration, and deeper connection.

Jenny explains that forest bathing is not about exercise, reaching a destination, or accomplishing another task. It is the practice of becoming fully present through sight, sound, touch, smell, curiosity, and wonder. By moving at nature’s pace, we create room for our thoughts to quiet and our inner wisdom to rise.

Ellen and Jenny also explore the research behind nature and nervous system regulation, including how compounds released by trees may support cortisol reduction, blood pressure, and immune function. They discuss why awe changes our state of being, how the cycles of nature challenge our culture’s obsession with constant productivity, and why periods of rest are essential to healing and growth.

This conversation is an invitation to step away from the noise, notice the living world around you, and remember that you are not separate from nature. You are part of it.

You will learn:

  • What forest bathing is and how shinrin-yoku works
  • The difference between forest bathing and hiking for exercise
  • How nature supports nervous system regulation and stress reduction
  • What phytoncides are and how the body may respond to them
  • Why slowing down can feel uncomfortable in a productivity-driven culture
  • How sensory awareness brings the body into the present moment
  • Why awe and wonder can shift your emotional and physical state
  • How nature can help you access clarity, intuition, and inner wisdom
  • What seasonal cycles teach us about rest, burnout, and sustainable growth
  • How forest bathing can create space for grief and emotional release
  • Why forests can remind us that we are supported and never truly alone
  • Simple forest bathing practices you can use anywhere, including in a city

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

We talk about:

00:00 Intro

00:53 What if slowing down is the medicine you need?

03:08 Jenny’s near-death accident and unexpected path to healing

05:04 Discovering ecotherapy, integrative health, and forest bathing

07:20 Turning a personal healing practice into Ecowisdom Wellness

09:08 What forest bathing is and how a guided session works

12:00 How nature activates the body’s rest-and-digest response

16:13 Why slowing down can initially feel difficult or annoying

18:22 Using the senses, movement, awe, and wonder to become present

22:15 The Japanese origins of shinrin-yoku and forest therapy

23:45 Forest bathing benefits for cortisol, blood pressure, and immunity

28:20 How nature helps us hear our inner wisdom

30:01 What wildfire regeneration can teach us about healing

34:24 The breakthroughs people experience during forest bathing

37:57 Why humans cannot live in “summer energy” all year

41:43 Simple forest bathing practices you can use every day

46:32 How trees communicate through roots and mycelial networks

50:02 Plant intelligence, consciousness, and The Telepathy Tapes

53:21 Jenny’s work with Ecowisdom Wellness

Connect with Linda


Connect with Ellen


]]>cadc598f-0429-4389-87f5-9a4c1cb1f473Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -070054:46falsefull024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda RauchWhat 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 perspective
  • What psychic mediums see, hear, and physically experience
  • How childhood spirit encounters can develop into mediumistic abilities
  • Why grief can make communication with the spirit world feel especially meaningful
  • How to recognize an ethical, authentic medium
  • Why evidence supports a reading, but the message creates healing
  • How tarot’s Major Arcana reflects the soul’s journey
  • Why spiritual awareness does not remove the messy parts of being human
  • What 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 Intro

00:53 Why more people are becoming curious about mediumship

05:04 Linda’s first spirit encounters as a child

08:15 Precognitive dreams and learning to feel safe with spirit

10:17 Overcoming her fear of developing mediumistic abilities

13:09 The lifelong search to understand consciousness and the unseen

15:34 Becoming an initiated Wiccan priestess

19:26 What actually happens during a mediumship reading

21:54 Deathbed visions and loved ones welcoming us to the other side

23:39 Psychic phenomena among people living close to death

27:24 The extraordinary story of Raven and the three pomegranates

33:43 How mediumship can support people navigating grief

37:00 The greater purpose of mediumship for humanity

41:04 The Psychic’s Way and the soul’s journey through tarot

46:32 How to recognize a genuine, ethical medium

50:15 What living your jam means to Linda

Connect with Linda


Connect with Ellen


]]>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 perspective
  • What psychic mediums see, hear, and physically experience
  • How childhood spirit encounters can develop into mediumistic abilities
  • Why grief can make communication with the spirit world feel especially meaningful
  • How to recognize an ethical, authentic medium
  • Why evidence supports a reading, but the message creates healing
  • How tarot’s Major Arcana reflects the soul’s journey
  • Why spiritual awareness does not remove the messy parts of being human
  • What 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 Intro

00:53 Why more people are becoming curious about mediumship

05:04 Linda’s first spirit encounters as a child

08:15 Precognitive dreams and learning to feel safe with spirit

10:17 Overcoming her fear of developing mediumistic abilities

13:09 The lifelong search to understand consciousness and the unseen

15:34 Becoming an initiated Wiccan priestess

19:26 What actually happens during a mediumship reading

21:54 Deathbed visions and loved ones welcoming us to the other side

23:39 Psychic phenomena among people living close to death

27:24 The extraordinary story of Raven and the three pomegranates

33:43 How mediumship can support people navigating grief

37:00 The greater purpose of mediumship for humanity

41:04 The Psychic’s Way and the soul’s journey through tarot

46:32 How to recognize a genuine, ethical medium

50:15 What living your jam means to Linda

Connect with Linda


Connect with Ellen


]]>1920e0e0-d0d9-4929-81bc-6a4676dd34f8Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -070054:06falsefull023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla CaturiaWhy 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


Connect with Ellen


]]>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


Connect with Ellen


]]>ee3c0f31-ee86-4674-b7b6-3bb0b28f72ffWed, 15 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -070045:15falsefull022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnisHow 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


]]>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


]]>1ef79716-b8de-442b-9bd9-cf687d9ed240Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -070044:08falsefull021: What Happens When You Stop Drinking? The Truth About Sobriety, Intuition, and Purpose | Didi Jordan021: What Happens When You Stop Drinking? The Truth About Sobriety, Intuition, and Purpose | Didi JordanWhat 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:


Connect with Ellen


]]>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:


Connect with Ellen


]]>13b6bde4-159c-4389-a670-498bd5d4a875Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -070038:21falsefull020: What Happens When We Die? The Evidence Is Hard to Ignore | Johnny Burke020: What Happens When We Die? The Evidence Is Hard to Ignore | Johnny BurkeWhat really happens when we die? And is there actual evidence for life after death, or is it just wishful thinking?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Johnny Burke, host of the Closer to Venus podcast, who has spent six years and close to 250 episodes interviewing the people who would know. Near-death experiencers. Evidential mediums. Hospice workers who sit with the dying. Past life researchers.

What he keeps finding points to one quiet, consistent answer. We are eternal souls, and consciousness does not end when the body does.

This isn't a conversation about belief. It's about patterns. The same accounts, told by strangers across cultures, who describe the same light, the same love, the same overwhelming sense of coming home.

Johnny and Ellen explore the evidence behind near-death experiences, what hospice mediums witness in a person's final days, the idea that we choose our lives before we arrive, and why so many accounts suggest consciousness lives outside the brain. They also go to the stranger edges. Soul contracts. Life between lives. Galactic past lives. And what it might mean to raise your vibration in a world that only trusts what it can measure.

If you have ever sensed there is more, but wanted something to stand on besides faith, this conversation will give you a place to start.

You will learn:

  • Why nearly every guest, across every tradition, agrees we are eternal souls
  • What the evidence for near-death experiences actually shows
  • What hospice mediums witness in a person's final days, and what the "welcoming party" means
  • Why so many accounts suggest consciousness is not produced by the brain
  • The idea of soul contracts, and whether we choose our lives before we are born
  • What "life between lives" is, and why it keeps surfacing under hypnosis
  • How to tell an evidential medium from the rest
  • What past life and galactic memories hint about who we used to be
  • Simple daily ways to raise your vibration
  • How to hold all of this with a curious, open, slightly skeptical mind

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Why this conversation matters
  • 02:00 Meet Johnny Burke and the Closer to Venus podcast
  • 03:00 What "Closer to Venus" really means
  • 05:00 The three questions that started it all
  • 07:00 Near-death experiences as the gateway
  • 09:00 The one thing nearly every guest agrees on
  • 13:00 The hardest truth: soul contracts and exit points
  • 16:00 Evidential mediums and the research behind them
  • 19:00 Hospice mediums and the welcoming party
  • 23:00 Life between lives and the in-between space
  • 26:00 Soul groups and the people we keep meeting
  • 28:00 Life as a theater group
  • 30:00 What near-death experiences teach us about love and fear
  • 33:00 Intuition and raising your vibration
  • 35:00 ETs, disclosure, and consciousness
  • 41:00 Why death might be easier than birth
  • 43:00 Why consciousness may not live in the brain
  • 48:00 Friendly and not-so-friendly ETs
  • 51:00 Spirit guides with a sense of humor
  • 53:00 A brother, a dream, and a beer
  • 54:00 The big question Johnny wants to solve next

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]]>What really happens when we die? And is there actual evidence for life after death, or is it just wishful thinking?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Johnny Burke, host of the Closer to Venus podcast, who has spent six years and close to 250 episodes interviewing the people who would know. Near-death experiencers. Evidential mediums. Hospice workers who sit with the dying. Past life researchers.

What he keeps finding points to one quiet, consistent answer. We are eternal souls, and consciousness does not end when the body does.

This isn't a conversation about belief. It's about patterns. The same accounts, told by strangers across cultures, who describe the same light, the same love, the same overwhelming sense of coming home.

Johnny and Ellen explore the evidence behind near-death experiences, what hospice mediums witness in a person's final days, the idea that we choose our lives before we arrive, and why so many accounts suggest consciousness lives outside the brain. They also go to the stranger edges. Soul contracts. Life between lives. Galactic past lives. And what it might mean to raise your vibration in a world that only trusts what it can measure.

If you have ever sensed there is more, but wanted something to stand on besides faith, this conversation will give you a place to start.

You will learn:

  • Why nearly every guest, across every tradition, agrees we are eternal souls
  • What the evidence for near-death experiences actually shows
  • What hospice mediums witness in a person's final days, and what the "welcoming party" means
  • Why so many accounts suggest consciousness is not produced by the brain
  • The idea of soul contracts, and whether we choose our lives before we are born
  • What "life between lives" is, and why it keeps surfacing under hypnosis
  • How to tell an evidential medium from the rest
  • What past life and galactic memories hint about who we used to be
  • Simple daily ways to raise your vibration
  • How to hold all of this with a curious, open, slightly skeptical mind

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Why this conversation matters
  • 02:00 Meet Johnny Burke and the Closer to Venus podcast
  • 03:00 What "Closer to Venus" really means
  • 05:00 The three questions that started it all
  • 07:00 Near-death experiences as the gateway
  • 09:00 The one thing nearly every guest agrees on
  • 13:00 The hardest truth: soul contracts and exit points
  • 16:00 Evidential mediums and the research behind them
  • 19:00 Hospice mediums and the welcoming party
  • 23:00 Life between lives and the in-between space
  • 26:00 Soul groups and the people we keep meeting
  • 28:00 Life as a theater group
  • 30:00 What near-death experiences teach us about love and fear
  • 33:00 Intuition and raising your vibration
  • 35:00 ETs, disclosure, and consciousness
  • 41:00 Why death might be easier than birth
  • 43:00 Why consciousness may not live in the brain
  • 48:00 Friendly and not-so-friendly ETs
  • 51:00 Spirit guides with a sense of humor
  • 53:00 A brother, a dream, and a beer
  • 54:00 The big question Johnny wants to solve next

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]]>a2af9324-7def-4926-90a8-e9aa646b59e0Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -070057:23falsefull019: What Happens When Women Move Together (46 Years of Proof) | Pam Stafford019: What Happens When Women Move Together (46 Years of Proof) | Pam StaffordWhat happens when women don’t just show up for a workout… but for each other?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Pam Stafford, community leader, former mayor, and the creator of a dance-based fitness class that has been running for over 46 years.

What started as a simple aerobic class became something much deeper. A space where women of all ages, from their 40s to their 90s, come together to move, connect, and build something that goes far beyond fitness.

Because this isn’t really about choreography, calorie burn, or getting it “right.”

It’s about consistency, belonging, and what happens when people feel seen in a space they return to week after week, year after year.

From leading a city through economic hardship to leading a room full of women through movement, Pam shares what it actually takes to build trust, community, and something that lasts. And why, after 46 years, women are still walking through those doors.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, find your people, or create something meaningful… this conversation will change how you think about all of it.

You will learn:

  • Why women are more consistent when community is present
  • What 46 years of teaching reveals about human connection
  • The difference between a class and a true community
  • How movement strengthens both mental and emotional health
  • Why learning choreography challenges and protects your brain
  • The leadership traits that build long-term trust and loyalty
  • How to create spaces where people feel welcomed and seen
  • Why perfection doesn’t matter, but showing up does
  • The role of movement in healing, especially during hard seasons
  • Why meaning, not motivation, is what keeps people coming back

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 What keeps women coming back for decades
  • 02:00 From local leadership to 46 years of teaching movement
  • 05:00 Lessons from serving on city council and as mayor
  • 08:00 Why this class feels different from traditional fitness
  • 11:00 The power of multi-generational movement (ages 40 to 90+)
  • 14:00 How consistency is built through connection, not discipline
  • 17:00 Why choreography strengthens the brain and builds resilience
  • 20:00 The mental challenge of learning something new
  • 23:00 Movement as a tool for long-term cognitive health
  • 26:00 How the class adapted and stayed alive during the pandemic
  • 29:00 Why people needed movement and connection more than ever
  • 31:00 Creating a space where everyone feels welcome
  • 33:00 Why you don’t need to be “good” to start
  • 35:00 The difference between showing up and belonging
  • 38:00 What 46 years of this work has given Pam

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]]>What happens when women don’t just show up for a workout… but for each other?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Pam Stafford, community leader, former mayor, and the creator of a dance-based fitness class that has been running for over 46 years.

What started as a simple aerobic class became something much deeper. A space where women of all ages, from their 40s to their 90s, come together to move, connect, and build something that goes far beyond fitness.

Because this isn’t really about choreography, calorie burn, or getting it “right.”

It’s about consistency, belonging, and what happens when people feel seen in a space they return to week after week, year after year.

From leading a city through economic hardship to leading a room full of women through movement, Pam shares what it actually takes to build trust, community, and something that lasts. And why, after 46 years, women are still walking through those doors.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, find your people, or create something meaningful… this conversation will change how you think about all of it.

You will learn:

  • Why women are more consistent when community is present
  • What 46 years of teaching reveals about human connection
  • The difference between a class and a true community
  • How movement strengthens both mental and emotional health
  • Why learning choreography challenges and protects your brain
  • The leadership traits that build long-term trust and loyalty
  • How to create spaces where people feel welcomed and seen
  • Why perfection doesn’t matter, but showing up does
  • The role of movement in healing, especially during hard seasons
  • Why meaning, not motivation, is what keeps people coming back

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 What keeps women coming back for decades
  • 02:00 From local leadership to 46 years of teaching movement
  • 05:00 Lessons from serving on city council and as mayor
  • 08:00 Why this class feels different from traditional fitness
  • 11:00 The power of multi-generational movement (ages 40 to 90+)
  • 14:00 How consistency is built through connection, not discipline
  • 17:00 Why choreography strengthens the brain and builds resilience
  • 20:00 The mental challenge of learning something new
  • 23:00 Movement as a tool for long-term cognitive health
  • 26:00 How the class adapted and stayed alive during the pandemic
  • 29:00 Why people needed movement and connection more than ever
  • 31:00 Creating a space where everyone feels welcome
  • 33:00 Why you don’t need to be “good” to start
  • 35:00 The difference between showing up and belonging
  • 38:00 What 46 years of this work has given Pam

Connect with Pam:


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]]>547b55c7-0221-4a2c-bc43-77e504d71af4Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:00 -070033:41falsefull018: Healing the Stories That Keep Men Stuck with Dr. Don Zaksek018: Healing the Stories That Keep Men Stuck with Dr. Don ZaksekWhat if the thing keeping you stuck… isn’t weakness, lack of discipline, or even trauma itself, but the story you’ve built to survive it?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychologist, former Air Force captain, and trauma specialist Dr. Don Zaksek to unpack the silent reality many men are living through, high-functioning on the outside, quietly unraveling on the inside.

From combat veterans to elite performers, Dr. Don has spent decades working with individuals trained to endure, push through, and never break. But beneath that strength often lives isolation, shame, and a relentless inner narrative that keeps them stuck.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level mental health advice. It explores identity, purpose, emotional suppression, and what it really takes to heal when your default has always been survival.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be fine… but you’re not, this episode will challenge how you see yourself and what healing actually looks like.

You will learn:

  • Why high-performing men often feel the most alone
  • The difference between primary pain and the suffering we create on top of it
  • How emotional numbness becomes a survival strategy (and why it’s so hard to break)
  • What Dr. Don calls “the cracked lens” and how it shapes your reality
  • Why over-responsibility leads to self-blame and burnout
  • How trauma rewires your identity, not just your emotions
  • The role of vulnerability in real, lasting healing
  • What “healthy masculinity” actually looks like today
  • How to reconnect with your inner voice when you’ve lost it
  • Why meaning, not happiness, is what most men are actually searching for

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Why men who “have it together” are struggling the most
  • 03:00 Strength vs. suppression, what’s really underneath
  • 06:00 The hidden cost of discipline, performance, and control
  • 09:00 Primary vs. secondary suffering explained
  • 12:00 Why numbness feels safer than healing
  • 15:00 The loneliness epidemic in men and loss of meaning
  • 18:00 The “cracked lens” and how trauma distorts reality
  • 21:00 Learning to observe your thoughts instead of believing them
  • 24:00 The role of vulnerability in healing
  • 27:00 Reconnecting to your deeper self (self one vs. self two)
  • 30:00 Why you don’t need to fix yourself, you need to understand yourself
  • 33:00 Letting go of fear-based identity and control
  • 36:00 What transformation actually looks like in real life
  • 39:00 Choosing self-love when self-hatred feels justified

Connect with Dr. Don:


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]]>What if the thing keeping you stuck… isn’t weakness, lack of discipline, or even trauma itself, but the story you’ve built to survive it?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychologist, former Air Force captain, and trauma specialist Dr. Don Zaksek to unpack the silent reality many men are living through, high-functioning on the outside, quietly unraveling on the inside.

From combat veterans to elite performers, Dr. Don has spent decades working with individuals trained to endure, push through, and never break. But beneath that strength often lives isolation, shame, and a relentless inner narrative that keeps them stuck.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level mental health advice. It explores identity, purpose, emotional suppression, and what it really takes to heal when your default has always been survival.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be fine… but you’re not, this episode will challenge how you see yourself and what healing actually looks like.

You will learn:

  • Why high-performing men often feel the most alone
  • The difference between primary pain and the suffering we create on top of it
  • How emotional numbness becomes a survival strategy (and why it’s so hard to break)
  • What Dr. Don calls “the cracked lens” and how it shapes your reality
  • Why over-responsibility leads to self-blame and burnout
  • How trauma rewires your identity, not just your emotions
  • The role of vulnerability in real, lasting healing
  • What “healthy masculinity” actually looks like today
  • How to reconnect with your inner voice when you’ve lost it
  • Why meaning, not happiness, is what most men are actually searching for

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Why men who “have it together” are struggling the most
  • 03:00 Strength vs. suppression, what’s really underneath
  • 06:00 The hidden cost of discipline, performance, and control
  • 09:00 Primary vs. secondary suffering explained
  • 12:00 Why numbness feels safer than healing
  • 15:00 The loneliness epidemic in men and loss of meaning
  • 18:00 The “cracked lens” and how trauma distorts reality
  • 21:00 Learning to observe your thoughts instead of believing them
  • 24:00 The role of vulnerability in healing
  • 27:00 Reconnecting to your deeper self (self one vs. self two)
  • 30:00 Why you don’t need to fix yourself, you need to understand yourself
  • 33:00 Letting go of fear-based identity and control
  • 36:00 What transformation actually looks like in real life
  • 39:00 Choosing self-love when self-hatred feels justified

Connect with Dr. Don:


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]]>cc6e075d-a72d-411b-a9b5-dbc4cdf04ba8Wed, 06 May 2026 03:00:00 -070041:58falsefull017: What Your Higher Self Already Knows About Your Life Purpose (And Why You Can’t Hear It Yet) | Dr. Holly Duckworth017: What Your Higher Self Already Knows About Your Life Purpose (And Why You Can’t Hear It Yet) | Dr. Holly DuckworthWhat if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already within you, waiting for you to get quiet enough to hear them?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with QHHT expert, psychologist, and author Dr. Holly Duckworth to explore the profound world of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and the concept of the higher self.

From a deeply personal origin story rooted in crisis, to conducting hundreds of hypnosis sessions, Dr. Holly shares what she’s learned about life purpose, soul lessons, and the unseen intelligence guiding each of us.

This conversation bridges science and spirituality, logic and intuition, offering a grounded yet expansive look at who we are beyond the “monkey suit” of the human experience.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re here, what your purpose is, or how to access your inner knowing… this episode will shift how you see your life entirely.

You will learn:

  • What QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is and how it works
  • The difference between your subconscious mind and your higher self
  • Why your higher self operates beyond time, fear, and limitation
  • The 4 core life purposes revealed across 400+ hypnosis sessions
  • The 3 types of life lessons your soul is here to learn
  • Why even painful experiences may be chosen by your soul
  • How fear is connected to the ego, not your true self
  • The role of meditation in accessing higher self guidance
  • Why your purpose may be simpler (and more profound) than you think
  • The one message your higher self wants you to remember

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to QHHT and the higher self
  • 02:30 Dr. Holly’s life-changing entry into hypnosis work
  • 06:00 What makes QHHT different (and how sessions work)
  • 10:00 Why your session recording changes everything
  • 13:00 True knowing vs “answers” and spiritual wisdom
  • 15:00 The patterns across 400+ sessions (science meets spirituality)
  • 17:00 What the higher self actually is
  • 20:00 Timelessness, collective consciousness, and accessing knowledge
  • 24:00 The 4 types of life purpose explained
  • 29:00 Why you chose your life (even the hard parts)
  • 34:00 Ego vs higher self, fear vs love
  • 42:00 How to access your inner knowing + the power of meditation

Connect with Holly:


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]]>What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already within you, waiting for you to get quiet enough to hear them?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with QHHT expert, psychologist, and author Dr. Holly Duckworth to explore the profound world of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and the concept of the higher self.

From a deeply personal origin story rooted in crisis, to conducting hundreds of hypnosis sessions, Dr. Holly shares what she’s learned about life purpose, soul lessons, and the unseen intelligence guiding each of us.

This conversation bridges science and spirituality, logic and intuition, offering a grounded yet expansive look at who we are beyond the “monkey suit” of the human experience.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re here, what your purpose is, or how to access your inner knowing… this episode will shift how you see your life entirely.

You will learn:

  • What QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is and how it works
  • The difference between your subconscious mind and your higher self
  • Why your higher self operates beyond time, fear, and limitation
  • The 4 core life purposes revealed across 400+ hypnosis sessions
  • The 3 types of life lessons your soul is here to learn
  • Why even painful experiences may be chosen by your soul
  • How fear is connected to the ego, not your true self
  • The role of meditation in accessing higher self guidance
  • Why your purpose may be simpler (and more profound) than you think
  • The one message your higher self wants you to remember

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to QHHT and the higher self
  • 02:30 Dr. Holly’s life-changing entry into hypnosis work
  • 06:00 What makes QHHT different (and how sessions work)
  • 10:00 Why your session recording changes everything
  • 13:00 True knowing vs “answers” and spiritual wisdom
  • 15:00 The patterns across 400+ sessions (science meets spirituality)
  • 17:00 What the higher self actually is
  • 20:00 Timelessness, collective consciousness, and accessing knowledge
  • 24:00 The 4 types of life purpose explained
  • 29:00 Why you chose your life (even the hard parts)
  • 34:00 Ego vs higher self, fear vs love
  • 42:00 How to access your inner knowing + the power of meditation

Connect with Holly:


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]]>ddec4ee3-d239-4269-9b43-517ee701f958Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -070049:27falsefull016: The Quiet Revolution. How Women Reclaim Their Energy, Power, and Inner Authority | Ellen McGinnis016: The Quiet Revolution. How Women Reclaim Their Energy, Power, and Inner Authority | Ellen McGinnisWhat if the exhaustion you feel isn’t burnout… but misdirected energy?

In this solo episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis introduces what she calls The Quiet Revolution, a powerful shift where women begin reclaiming their energy from the systems, roles, and expectations that have quietly shaped their lives.

Through a deeply personal lens and grounded in systems thinking, Ellen unpacks why so many women feel depleted despite “having it all”, and how invisible labor, cultural conditioning, and societal structures have normalized self-sacrifice as identity.

This episode is not about blowing up your life. It’s about something far more radical, choosing yourself in small, consistent, courageous ways.

If you’ve ever felt like your energy is everywhere except where it truly matters… this conversation will help you see it, name it, and begin to take it back.

You will learn:

  • Why women’s exhaustion is often rooted in systemic conditioning, not personal failure
  • What “energy leakage” is and how it shows up in daily life
  • How invisible labor impacts your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing
  • The difference between living from expectation, survival, and inner knowing
  • A powerful exercise to audit your life decisions and reclaim clarity
  • Why small, consistent choices create lasting personal transformation
  • How to shift from “what’s needed of me” to “what is true for me”
  • The role of attention and awareness in reclaiming your energy
  • Why boundaries feel difficult, and how to begin setting them anyway
  • How reclaiming your energy impacts your family, relationships, and future generations

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to The Quiet Revolution and women’s energy
  • 01:30 The question that can change your life
  • 03:00 The hidden exhaustion many women feel
  • 04:30 Systems theory and how it applies to women’s lives
  • 05:30 Workplace structures and inherited expectations
  • 06:30 Family systems and the invisible mental load
  • 07:30 Cultural conditioning, religion, and self-sacrifice
  • 09:00 Why selflessness became identity for women
  • 10:00 Ellen’s personal story of work, motherhood, and burnout
  • 13:30 Health breakdown and early signs of depletion
  • 14:30 Moving to Switzerland and gaining perspective
  • 16:00 Auditing your energy and life decisions
  • 17:00 The reflection exercise (expectation vs survival vs inner knowing)
  • 19:00 Patterns of self-abandonment and awareness
  • 20:00 Why you don’t need to blow up your life to change it
  • 21:00 The power of attention and where your energy goes
  • 22:00 Asking “what is true for me”
  • 23:00 The Quiet Revolution explained
  • 24:00 Feminine energy vs hustle culture
  • 25:00 Living in alignment instead of performance
  • 26:00 Invitation to Inner Courage workshop

Resources:

  • Inner Courage Workshop

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]]>What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t burnout… but misdirected energy?

In this solo episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis introduces what she calls The Quiet Revolution, a powerful shift where women begin reclaiming their energy from the systems, roles, and expectations that have quietly shaped their lives.

Through a deeply personal lens and grounded in systems thinking, Ellen unpacks why so many women feel depleted despite “having it all”, and how invisible labor, cultural conditioning, and societal structures have normalized self-sacrifice as identity.

This episode is not about blowing up your life. It’s about something far more radical, choosing yourself in small, consistent, courageous ways.

If you’ve ever felt like your energy is everywhere except where it truly matters… this conversation will help you see it, name it, and begin to take it back.

You will learn:

  • Why women’s exhaustion is often rooted in systemic conditioning, not personal failure
  • What “energy leakage” is and how it shows up in daily life
  • How invisible labor impacts your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing
  • The difference between living from expectation, survival, and inner knowing
  • A powerful exercise to audit your life decisions and reclaim clarity
  • Why small, consistent choices create lasting personal transformation
  • How to shift from “what’s needed of me” to “what is true for me”
  • The role of attention and awareness in reclaiming your energy
  • Why boundaries feel difficult, and how to begin setting them anyway
  • How reclaiming your energy impacts your family, relationships, and future generations

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to The Quiet Revolution and women’s energy
  • 01:30 The question that can change your life
  • 03:00 The hidden exhaustion many women feel
  • 04:30 Systems theory and how it applies to women’s lives
  • 05:30 Workplace structures and inherited expectations
  • 06:30 Family systems and the invisible mental load
  • 07:30 Cultural conditioning, religion, and self-sacrifice
  • 09:00 Why selflessness became identity for women
  • 10:00 Ellen’s personal story of work, motherhood, and burnout
  • 13:30 Health breakdown and early signs of depletion
  • 14:30 Moving to Switzerland and gaining perspective
  • 16:00 Auditing your energy and life decisions
  • 17:00 The reflection exercise (expectation vs survival vs inner knowing)
  • 19:00 Patterns of self-abandonment and awareness
  • 20:00 Why you don’t need to blow up your life to change it
  • 21:00 The power of attention and where your energy goes
  • 22:00 Asking “what is true for me”
  • 23:00 The Quiet Revolution explained
  • 24:00 Feminine energy vs hustle culture
  • 25:00 Living in alignment instead of performance
  • 26:00 Invitation to Inner Courage workshop

Resources:

  • Inner Courage Workshop

Connect with Ellen


]]>a4747353-094f-4f03-b4c8-9b9de944a367Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -070028:26falsefull015: Stronger After 50 with Fitness Expert Jane Price Hunt015: Stronger After 50 with Fitness Expert Jane Price HuntWhat does it really mean to feel strong, energized, and confident after 50?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with fitness expert and Pilates instructor Jane Price Hunt to explore how women can rebuild strength, reconnect with their bodies, and move through midlife with more ease and confidence.

Jane shares her lifelong journey with fitness, from competitive sports to discovering Pilates as a powerful foundation for healing, especially after injury, pregnancy, and the physical changes that come with age. What began as a solution to back pain and instability became a complete transformation in how she approaches movement, strength, and self-care.

Together, Ellen and Jane unpack why traditional fitness approaches don’t always serve women in midlife, and how practices like Pilates can support not just physical strength, but mental clarity, nervous system regulation, and long-term wellbeing.

This conversation is both grounding and empowering. It reminds us that strength after 50 isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about moving smarter, listening deeper, and choosing consistency over perfection.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, unsure where to start, or ready to rebuild your strength in a way that actually supports your life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

You will learn:

  • Why fitness over 50 requires a different, more intentional approach
  • How Pilates strengthens the core and supports long-term mobility
  • The connection between movement, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation
  • Why injuries, pain, and physical changes are signals, not setbacks
  • How small daily habits create lasting strength and consistency
  • The biggest barriers women face when starting (and how to overcome them)
  • Why walking and low-impact movement can transform your health
  • How Jane manages type 1 diabetes while maintaining a strong, active lifestyle
  • The importance of acceptance and adapting your fitness as your body changes
  • How to rebuild trust with your body after pain, injury, or burnout

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Jane Price Hunt and fitness after 50
  • 02:00 Jane’s journey from lifelong athlete to Pilates instructor
  • 04:30 How pregnancy and injury changed her approach to fitness
  • 06:00 Why core strength is the foundation for long-term movement
  • 07:30 What Pilates is and how it supports the body differently
  • 09:00 The mind-body connection and mindfulness in Pilates
  • 11:00 How Pilates creates strength, alignment, and energy
  • 13:00 Breathing techniques and calming the nervous system
  • 14:30 Barriers to starting fitness and how to overcome them
  • 16:00 Online Pilates and making movement more accessible
  • 17:30 Injury recovery and rebuilding strength through movement
  • 18:30 Living with type 1 diabetes and staying consistent with health
  • 21:00 The power of small daily habits like walking
  • 23:00 Why consistency matters more than intensity
  • 24:30 Midlife fitness, self-trust, and putting yourself first
  • 27:00 Letting go of comparison and redefining strength
  • 29:00 Functional fitness and moving well in everyday life
  • 31:00 Reclaiming your time, body, and energy in midlife
  • 33:00 Following purpose and building a meaningful career in fitness
  • 36:00 Helping others heal, grow stronger, and feel empowered

Resources:


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]]>What does it really mean to feel strong, energized, and confident after 50?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with fitness expert and Pilates instructor Jane Price Hunt to explore how women can rebuild strength, reconnect with their bodies, and move through midlife with more ease and confidence.

Jane shares her lifelong journey with fitness, from competitive sports to discovering Pilates as a powerful foundation for healing, especially after injury, pregnancy, and the physical changes that come with age. What began as a solution to back pain and instability became a complete transformation in how she approaches movement, strength, and self-care.

Together, Ellen and Jane unpack why traditional fitness approaches don’t always serve women in midlife, and how practices like Pilates can support not just physical strength, but mental clarity, nervous system regulation, and long-term wellbeing.

This conversation is both grounding and empowering. It reminds us that strength after 50 isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about moving smarter, listening deeper, and choosing consistency over perfection.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, unsure where to start, or ready to rebuild your strength in a way that actually supports your life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

You will learn:

  • Why fitness over 50 requires a different, more intentional approach
  • How Pilates strengthens the core and supports long-term mobility
  • The connection between movement, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation
  • Why injuries, pain, and physical changes are signals, not setbacks
  • How small daily habits create lasting strength and consistency
  • The biggest barriers women face when starting (and how to overcome them)
  • Why walking and low-impact movement can transform your health
  • How Jane manages type 1 diabetes while maintaining a strong, active lifestyle
  • The importance of acceptance and adapting your fitness as your body changes
  • How to rebuild trust with your body after pain, injury, or burnout

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Jane Price Hunt and fitness after 50
  • 02:00 Jane’s journey from lifelong athlete to Pilates instructor
  • 04:30 How pregnancy and injury changed her approach to fitness
  • 06:00 Why core strength is the foundation for long-term movement
  • 07:30 What Pilates is and how it supports the body differently
  • 09:00 The mind-body connection and mindfulness in Pilates
  • 11:00 How Pilates creates strength, alignment, and energy
  • 13:00 Breathing techniques and calming the nervous system
  • 14:30 Barriers to starting fitness and how to overcome them
  • 16:00 Online Pilates and making movement more accessible
  • 17:30 Injury recovery and rebuilding strength through movement
  • 18:30 Living with type 1 diabetes and staying consistent with health
  • 21:00 The power of small daily habits like walking
  • 23:00 Why consistency matters more than intensity
  • 24:30 Midlife fitness, self-trust, and putting yourself first
  • 27:00 Letting go of comparison and redefining strength
  • 29:00 Functional fitness and moving well in everyday life
  • 31:00 Reclaiming your time, body, and energy in midlife
  • 33:00 Following purpose and building a meaningful career in fitness
  • 36:00 Helping others heal, grow stronger, and feel empowered

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]]>52f7aebc-1b3e-4edd-af93-385589f940e6Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -070039:58falsefull014: Inspirational Jam Interview with Illuminator Molly Fay Host and Producer of The Morning Blend014: Inspirational Jam Interview with Illuminator Molly Fay Host and Producer of The Morning BlendWhat does it mean to truly illuminate other people’s stories?

In this powerful episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Emmy Award–winning journalist Molly Fay, longtime host and producer of The Morning Blend in Milwaukee. With more than three decades in broadcast journalism, Molly has built a career rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that every person has a meaningful story worth sharing.

But behind the bright lights of television and the joy of interviewing thousands of guests lies a deeply human story of grief, resilience, and transformation.

Molly opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her path, including the devastating loss of her brother to suicide, navigating postpartum stress while working morning news, and the anxiety and panic attacks that ultimately forced her to step away from her dream job. Instead of ending her career, that chapter became the turning point that helped her rediscover purpose, rebuild her life, and eventually return to television in a new and more meaningful way.

Through honesty, humor, and wisdom gained through hard-earned experience, Molly reflects on the power of storytelling, the importance of mental health conversations, and why resilience and self-awareness matter more than perfection.

This episode is both inspiring and grounding. It reminds us that the most meaningful lives are not the ones without struggle, but the ones where we keep showing up with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

If you have ever wondered how life’s hardest chapters can lead you back to your true calling, this conversation will leave you encouraged and deeply inspired.

You will learn:

  • How Molly Fay built a 35-year career in journalism and storytelling
  • Why curiosity and genuine care for people are the foundation of great interviews
  • What it was like working morning news while navigating early motherhood
  • The panic attack that forced Molly to re-evaluate her career and mental health
  • How grief and anxiety shaped her perspective on resilience and purpose
  • Why talking openly about mental health helps break stigma
  • The difference between helping and enabling, especially as a parent
  • Why choosing the right partner is one of the most important decisions in life
  • How letting go of the past can unlock personal growth and freedom
  • The powerful mindset shift behind the “Let Them” philosophy

👉 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 Jam and introducing Molly Fay
  • 02:50 Molly’s early career in radio and how storytelling began
  • 04:05 The story of how Molly and Ellen first met in Milwaukee
  • 07:35 How Molly’s curiosity about people shaped her work in media
  • 09:40 Balancing career, motherhood, and the demands of morning news
  • 12:45 Molly’s first panic attack while anchoring on air
  • 14:40 Stepping away from morning news and navigating anxiety
  • 16:45 The stigma around mental health in the broadcasting industry
  • 20:05 How therapy and cognitive behavioral tools helped Molly heal
  • 23:35 Losing her brother to suicide and becoming a mental health advocate
  • 25:45 Why talking openly about mental illness reduces stigma
  • 27:10 Life on The Morning Blend and the joy of interviewing guests
  • 28:30 Memorable guests and the moments that inspire Molly most
  • 31:50 Parenting lessons: the difference between helping and enabling
  • 33:30 Why conversations about dating and relationships matter for young adults
  • 39:05 Letting go of shame, regret, and old narratives
  • 40:35 The sea glass metaphor for growth through adversity
  • 43:45 Friendship, discernment, and investing energy in meaningful relationships
  • 47:05 The simple everyday moments that bring Molly joy
  • 49:35 The “Let Them” mindset and focusing on what you can control

Resources:


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]]>What does it mean to truly illuminate other people’s stories?

In this powerful episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Emmy Award–winning journalist Molly Fay, longtime host and producer of The Morning Blend in Milwaukee. With more than three decades in broadcast journalism, Molly has built a career rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that every person has a meaningful story worth sharing.

But behind the bright lights of television and the joy of interviewing thousands of guests lies a deeply human story of grief, resilience, and transformation.

Molly opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her path, including the devastating loss of her brother to suicide, navigating postpartum stress while working morning news, and the anxiety and panic attacks that ultimately forced her to step away from her dream job. Instead of ending her career, that chapter became the turning point that helped her rediscover purpose, rebuild her life, and eventually return to television in a new and more meaningful way.

Through honesty, humor, and wisdom gained through hard-earned experience, Molly reflects on the power of storytelling, the importance of mental health conversations, and why resilience and self-awareness matter more than perfection.

This episode is both inspiring and grounding. It reminds us that the most meaningful lives are not the ones without struggle, but the ones where we keep showing up with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

If you have ever wondered how life’s hardest chapters can lead you back to your true calling, this conversation will leave you encouraged and deeply inspired.

You will learn:

  • How Molly Fay built a 35-year career in journalism and storytelling
  • Why curiosity and genuine care for people are the foundation of great interviews
  • What it was like working morning news while navigating early motherhood
  • The panic attack that forced Molly to re-evaluate her career and mental health
  • How grief and anxiety shaped her perspective on resilience and purpose
  • Why talking openly about mental health helps break stigma
  • The difference between helping and enabling, especially as a parent
  • Why choosing the right partner is one of the most important decisions in life
  • How letting go of the past can unlock personal growth and freedom
  • The powerful mindset shift behind the “Let Them” philosophy

👉 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 Jam and introducing Molly Fay
  • 02:50 Molly’s early career in radio and how storytelling began
  • 04:05 The story of how Molly and Ellen first met in Milwaukee
  • 07:35 How Molly’s curiosity about people shaped her work in media
  • 09:40 Balancing career, motherhood, and the demands of morning news
  • 12:45 Molly’s first panic attack while anchoring on air
  • 14:40 Stepping away from morning news and navigating anxiety
  • 16:45 The stigma around mental health in the broadcasting industry
  • 20:05 How therapy and cognitive behavioral tools helped Molly heal
  • 23:35 Losing her brother to suicide and becoming a mental health advocate
  • 25:45 Why talking openly about mental illness reduces stigma
  • 27:10 Life on The Morning Blend and the joy of interviewing guests
  • 28:30 Memorable guests and the moments that inspire Molly most
  • 31:50 Parenting lessons: the difference between helping and enabling
  • 33:30 Why conversations about dating and relationships matter for young adults
  • 39:05 Letting go of shame, regret, and old narratives
  • 40:35 The sea glass metaphor for growth through adversity
  • 43:45 Friendship, discernment, and investing energy in meaningful relationships
  • 47:05 The simple everyday moments that bring Molly joy
  • 49:35 The “Let Them” mindset and focusing on what you can control

Resources:


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]]>f43036ff-331e-47e0-bcf5-93156b9e97d9Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -070054:35falsefull013: How the Enneagram Helps You Live Your Jam with Enneagram Expert Beth McCord013: How the Enneagram Helps You Live Your Jam with Enneagram Expert Beth McCordIf you have ever wondered why you react the way you do, especially in moments of stress, conflict, or growth, this conversation will feel like someone finally handed you the missing map.

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen sits down with renowned Enneagram teacher and coach Beth McCord for a powerful and deeply practical exploration of self awareness. Together, they unpack why the Enneagram goes far beyond surface personality traits and instead reveals the core motivations quietly driving our behaviors, decisions, and emotional patterns.

Beth shares her personal journey from feeling overlooked as a Type Nine to building a global platform that has trained thousands of coaches worldwide. Through real stories and clear examples, she explains how understanding your Enneagram type can help you notice unconscious habits, regulate your responses under pressure, and move toward healthier patterns in leadership, relationships, and everyday life.

If you are ready to stop reacting on autopilot and start leading your life with intention, this episode offers both insight and practical next steps.

You will learn:

  • Why the Enneagram focuses on motivations, not just behaviors
  • How childhood coping strategies shape adult leadership patterns
  • The difference between healthy and unhealthy expressions of your type
  • How to use the Enneagram as an internal GPS for personal growth
  • Why high performers often stay stuck without deeper self awareness
  • How to recognize your triggers and course correct in real time
  • What makes each of the nine Enneagram types distinct
  • How faith, psychology, and personality work can complement each other
  • Why understanding yourself is the first step to living your jam

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome and why the Enneagram still matters
  • 01:00 What makes the Enneagram different from other personality tools
  • 03:00 Beth McCord’s origin story and pivotal turning point
  • 07:00 The Type Nine pattern of self overlooking
  • 10:00 Using anger and activation as growth fuel
  • 13:00 Internal motivations versus external behaviors
  • 18:00 The Enneagram as your internal GPS
  • 22:00 Overview of the nine Enneagram types
  • 28:00 The Type Eight and vulnerability paradox
  • 34:00 Nature versus nurture in personality development
  • 41:00 Integrating faith and psychological insight
  • 45:00 How to start noticing your patterns this week
  • 49:00 What it really means to live your jam

Resources:


Connect with Beth


Connect with Ellen


]]>If you have ever wondered why you react the way you do, especially in moments of stress, conflict, or growth, this conversation will feel like someone finally handed you the missing map.

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen sits down with renowned Enneagram teacher and coach Beth McCord for a powerful and deeply practical exploration of self awareness. Together, they unpack why the Enneagram goes far beyond surface personality traits and instead reveals the core motivations quietly driving our behaviors, decisions, and emotional patterns.

Beth shares her personal journey from feeling overlooked as a Type Nine to building a global platform that has trained thousands of coaches worldwide. Through real stories and clear examples, she explains how understanding your Enneagram type can help you notice unconscious habits, regulate your responses under pressure, and move toward healthier patterns in leadership, relationships, and everyday life.

If you are ready to stop reacting on autopilot and start leading your life with intention, this episode offers both insight and practical next steps.

You will learn:

  • Why the Enneagram focuses on motivations, not just behaviors
  • How childhood coping strategies shape adult leadership patterns
  • The difference between healthy and unhealthy expressions of your type
  • How to use the Enneagram as an internal GPS for personal growth
  • Why high performers often stay stuck without deeper self awareness
  • How to recognize your triggers and course correct in real time
  • What makes each of the nine Enneagram types distinct
  • How faith, psychology, and personality work can complement each other
  • Why understanding yourself is the first step to living your jam

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome and why the Enneagram still matters
  • 01:00 What makes the Enneagram different from other personality tools
  • 03:00 Beth McCord’s origin story and pivotal turning point
  • 07:00 The Type Nine pattern of self overlooking
  • 10:00 Using anger and activation as growth fuel
  • 13:00 Internal motivations versus external behaviors
  • 18:00 The Enneagram as your internal GPS
  • 22:00 Overview of the nine Enneagram types
  • 28:00 The Type Eight and vulnerability paradox
  • 34:00 Nature versus nurture in personality development
  • 41:00 Integrating faith and psychological insight
  • 45:00 How to start noticing your patterns this week
  • 49:00 What it really means to live your jam

Resources:


Connect with Beth


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]]>787ff0ef-961e-419f-9c8b-4df9f3920e00Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -070053:28falsefull012: When You Can’t Not Do the Thing You Love012: When You Can’t Not Do the Thing You LoveSome call it a passion. Others call it a side hustle. But beneath the labels is something more honest, the quiet pull that never fully goes away, no matter how busy or accomplished life becomes.

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen is joined by three lifelong friends, Amy Moskalewicz of Campbell & Co, Juliann Reviglio of Simply Scrumptious, and Laura Reilly of Chicago Wilderness Alliance, for a deeply human conversation about purpose, timing, fear, and the courage to follow what you love.

Together, they explore what it looks like to answer an inner calling alongside real life responsibilities. From environmental conservation and leadership, to building a family-run event business, to launching a cottage baking brand and supporting women through hair loss, each story reveals the same truth: purpose doesn’t shout, it persists.

This episode unpacks why meaningful work often calls louder later in life, how passions evolve through seasons of career and motherhood, and why listening to that inner nudge isn’t selfish, it’s stabilizing. You’ll hear about imposter syndrome, saying yes before you feel ready, and how following what you love doesn’t require burning your life down, it can quietly enrich it.

You will learn:

  • Why the pull toward meaningful work never fully disappears
  • How passions evolve across careers, motherhood, and life transitions
  • Why timing matters, and why it’s rarely accidental
  • How fear and imposter syndrome show up when you pursue what matters
  • The power of saying yes before you know how
  • Why purpose-driven work expands your life instead of replacing it
  • What happens emotionally when you ignore what you love for too long
  • How to trust your instincts when the path isn’t linear
  • Why following what you love is courage, not indulgence

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome and why this conversation matters now
  • 01:00 The shared truth, doing the thing you can’t not do
  • 03:00 Lifelong friendships and how purpose reveals itself over time
  • 05:00 Conservation, caretaking, and impact beyond job titles
  • 09:00 Building a creative business alongside a full-time career
  • 12:00 Family, creativity, and collaboration across generations
  • 15:00 Starting something new later in life
  • 18:00 Baking, creativity, and trusting yourself before you feel ready
  • 21:00 Supporting others through meaningful, heart-led work
  • 25:00 Timing, readiness, and inner alignment
  • 29:00 Imposter syndrome and being seen
  • 34:00 Identity, roles, and redefining success
  • 38:00 How purpose changes your day-to-day life
  • 42:00 What happens when you ignore the inner pull
  • 47:00 Closing reflections on courage, creativity, and listening inward

Connect with Ellen


Connect with the Guests:

https://www.instagram.com/simplyscrumptious2025

https://www.instagram.com/campbellandcoevents

https://www.chicagowilderness.org/

https://www.chicagowilderness.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12341

https://www.campbellandcoevents.com

https://www.facebook.com/campbellandcoevents

]]>Some call it a passion. Others call it a side hustle. But beneath the labels is something more honest, the quiet pull that never fully goes away, no matter how busy or accomplished life becomes.

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen is joined by three lifelong friends, Amy Moskalewicz of Campbell & Co, Juliann Reviglio of Simply Scrumptious, and Laura Reilly of Chicago Wilderness Alliance, for a deeply human conversation about purpose, timing, fear, and the courage to follow what you love.

Together, they explore what it looks like to answer an inner calling alongside real life responsibilities. From environmental conservation and leadership, to building a family-run event business, to launching a cottage baking brand and supporting women through hair loss, each story reveals the same truth: purpose doesn’t shout, it persists.

This episode unpacks why meaningful work often calls louder later in life, how passions evolve through seasons of career and motherhood, and why listening to that inner nudge isn’t selfish, it’s stabilizing. You’ll hear about imposter syndrome, saying yes before you feel ready, and how following what you love doesn’t require burning your life down, it can quietly enrich it.

You will learn:

  • Why the pull toward meaningful work never fully disappears
  • How passions evolve across careers, motherhood, and life transitions
  • Why timing matters, and why it’s rarely accidental
  • How fear and imposter syndrome show up when you pursue what matters
  • The power of saying yes before you know how
  • Why purpose-driven work expands your life instead of replacing it
  • What happens emotionally when you ignore what you love for too long
  • How to trust your instincts when the path isn’t linear
  • Why following what you love is courage, not indulgence

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome and why this conversation matters now
  • 01:00 The shared truth, doing the thing you can’t not do
  • 03:00 Lifelong friendships and how purpose reveals itself over time
  • 05:00 Conservation, caretaking, and impact beyond job titles
  • 09:00 Building a creative business alongside a full-time career
  • 12:00 Family, creativity, and collaboration across generations
  • 15:00 Starting something new later in life
  • 18:00 Baking, creativity, and trusting yourself before you feel ready
  • 21:00 Supporting others through meaningful, heart-led work
  • 25:00 Timing, readiness, and inner alignment
  • 29:00 Imposter syndrome and being seen
  • 34:00 Identity, roles, and redefining success
  • 38:00 How purpose changes your day-to-day life
  • 42:00 What happens when you ignore the inner pull
  • 47:00 Closing reflections on courage, creativity, and listening inward

Connect with Ellen


Connect with the Guests:

https://www.instagram.com/simplyscrumptious2025

https://www.instagram.com/campbellandcoevents

https://www.chicagowilderness.org/

https://www.chicagowilderness.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12341

https://www.campbellandcoevents.com

https://www.facebook.com/campbellandcoevents

]]>90c4d6a6-b818-45a7-aade-78a7d06203deWed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -070054:12falsefull011: The Superpower That Costs Women Too Much011: The Superpower That Costs Women Too MuchWomen are the glue, the nurturers, the cheerleaders, the ones who make the magic feel effortless (even when it’s anything but). In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen names a “superpower” many women carry, attunement, the ability to read the room, anticipate needs, and hold emotional tone in families, communities, and workplaces.

And then she tells the truth, that superpower can work for you, and it can also quietly drain you.

Ellen explores how women are socially conditioned into roles that keep everything running, organizer, emotional anchor, peacekeeper, caregiver, the “operating system” of the household. The pattern is so normalized we don’t even see it until we feel exhausted, disconnected, and asking, “Where did I go?”

Ellen also connects chronic over-responsibility to the body, how stress and emotional suppression can show up physically over time. Most importantly, she offers a path forward that doesn’t require burning your life down. It starts with a simple pivot, take that same attunement you’ve used for everyone else, and turn it inward.

Because responsibility to yourself isn’t selfish, it’s stabilizing. And letting go of the “glue role” doesn’t mean you love less, it means you finally include yourself in the love.

You will learn:

  • Why women so often become the emotional anchors at home, work, and in friendships
  • What “the glue role” is, and why it’s so hard to step out of socially rewarded expectations
  • The difference between emotional labor and mental labor (and why both are exhausting)
  • How women learn attunement early, and why “connection equals safety” can become a lifelong pattern
  • Why the body eventually speaks when you’re chronically over-functioning
  • How to turn attunement inward with one question, “What do I need?”
  • How to stop over-functioning without blowing things up, using gentle truth, boundaries, and full-body yeses
  • A closing reflection to guide your next chapter, “What do you really want?”

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Women’s roles, and the superpower of attunement
  • 01:00 Women in caregiving professions, and why the percentages are so high
  • 02:00 The “glue role”, organizers, emotional anchors, anticipating needs
  • 03:00 Social conditioning, why stepping out of roles feels like swimming upstream
  • 04:00 Motherhood and caregiving, when devotion blurs into self-disappearance
  • 06:00 Invisible labor Part 1, emotional labor, what it is and where it came from
  • 08:00 Invisible labor Part 2, mental labor, becoming the household operating system
  • 09:00 Chronic stress and emotional suppression, the body’s warning signs
  • 11:00 A personal story about stress, health, and what changed when life got quieter
  • 12:00 How attunement is learned early, girls praised for harmony and emotional awareness
  • 14:00 The superpower’s cost when it only goes outward
  • 15:00 Turning attunement inward, “What do I need?”
  • 18:00 Over-functioning, noticing what isn’t yours to carry
  • 19:00 Precious energy, how doing everything for others steals time from you
  • 20:00 Boundaries without drama, telling the truth gently, full-body yeses
  • 22:00 Closing reflection, “What do you really want?”

Connect with Ellen


]]>Women are the glue, the nurturers, the cheerleaders, the ones who make the magic feel effortless (even when it’s anything but). In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen names a “superpower” many women carry, attunement, the ability to read the room, anticipate needs, and hold emotional tone in families, communities, and workplaces.

And then she tells the truth, that superpower can work for you, and it can also quietly drain you.

Ellen explores how women are socially conditioned into roles that keep everything running, organizer, emotional anchor, peacekeeper, caregiver, the “operating system” of the household. The pattern is so normalized we don’t even see it until we feel exhausted, disconnected, and asking, “Where did I go?”

Ellen also connects chronic over-responsibility to the body, how stress and emotional suppression can show up physically over time. Most importantly, she offers a path forward that doesn’t require burning your life down. It starts with a simple pivot, take that same attunement you’ve used for everyone else, and turn it inward.

Because responsibility to yourself isn’t selfish, it’s stabilizing. And letting go of the “glue role” doesn’t mean you love less, it means you finally include yourself in the love.

You will learn:

  • Why women so often become the emotional anchors at home, work, and in friendships
  • What “the glue role” is, and why it’s so hard to step out of socially rewarded expectations
  • The difference between emotional labor and mental labor (and why both are exhausting)
  • How women learn attunement early, and why “connection equals safety” can become a lifelong pattern
  • Why the body eventually speaks when you’re chronically over-functioning
  • How to turn attunement inward with one question, “What do I need?”
  • How to stop over-functioning without blowing things up, using gentle truth, boundaries, and full-body yeses
  • A closing reflection to guide your next chapter, “What do you really want?”

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

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Women’s roles, and the superpower of attunement
  • 01:00 Women in caregiving professions, and why the percentages are so high
  • 02:00 The “glue role”, organizers, emotional anchors, anticipating needs
  • 03:00 Social conditioning, why stepping out of roles feels like swimming upstream
  • 04:00 Motherhood and caregiving, when devotion blurs into self-disappearance
  • 06:00 Invisible labor Part 1, emotional labor, what it is and where it came from
  • 08:00 Invisible labor Part 2, mental labor, becoming the household operating system
  • 09:00 Chronic stress and emotional suppression, the body’s warning signs
  • 11:00 A personal story about stress, health, and what changed when life got quieter
  • 12:00 How attunement is learned early, girls praised for harmony and emotional awareness
  • 14:00 The superpower’s cost when it only goes outward
  • 15:00 Turning attunement inward, “What do I need?”
  • 18:00 Over-functioning, noticing what isn’t yours to carry
  • 19:00 Precious energy, how doing everything for others steals time from you
  • 20:00 Boundaries without drama, telling the truth gently, full-body yeses
  • 22:00 Closing reflection, “What do you really want?”

Connect with Ellen


]]>cf9d74ec-073e-44e1-991e-5301cd9bd17fWed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -070024:35falsefull010: How Nature Heals, Calms the Ego, and Restores Intuition010: How Nature Heals, Calms the Ego, and Restores IntuitionNature is not a luxury, it is a nervous system reset.

In Episode 10 of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis shares why the natural world is one of the most powerful tools we have for regulation, clarity, emotional steadiness, and reconnecting to inner wisdom.

Ellen explores how stepping out of “manmade boxes” and into the wild immediately softens the ego, shifts perspective, and returns us to a sense of awe. You will learn the science-backed reasons nature supports mental health and emotional resilience, including morning sunlight for circadian rhythm and cortisol balance, birdsong as a safety signal for the brain, and flowing water as a doorway into calmer brainwave states linked to creativity and intuition.

This episode also weaves personal stories across pivotal life transitions, from Starved Rock and Matheson State Park in Illinois, to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain, to daily refuge hikes in Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, and finally the forests of Switzerland that held Ellen through a life-altering season.

If you have been feeling overstimulated, stuck in mental loops, or disconnected from your body and intuition, this episode is your invitation back. Nature does not require effort. She requires presence.

You will learn:

  • Why nature calms the ego and reconnects you to something larger
  • How morning sunlight supports circadian rhythm, mood, and stress resilience
  • Why birdsong can reduce stress and signal safety to the nervous system
  • How water sounds create “soft fascination” and support intuitive brain states
  • Why walking is one of the most powerful daily practices for mental clarity
  • The difference between a hike and a pilgrimage (and why intention matters)
  • Simple ways to bring nature into your day, even when life is full

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

#LiveYourJam #NatureAsMedicine #NervousSystemRegulation #MindfulnessTools #WalkingMeditation #EmotionalResilience #InnerWisdom #IntuitionPractice #SomaticHealing #StressReliefTools #CircadianRhythm #MorningSunlight #MentalClarity #PresencePractice #HealingInNature #GroundingPractices #ConsciousLiving #WellnessPodcast #SelfRegulation #InnerPeace

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome, Happy New Year, and 2026 as a “new beginnings” year
  • 02:00 Why this episode is devoted to nature (and why it matters)
  • 03:30 Nature as regulation, awe, and ego-softening
  • 05:30 Morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, and healthy cortisol rhythm
  • 07:00 Birdsong, safety signals, and calming the mind
  • 08:45 Flowing water, “soft fascination,” and intuitive brain states
  • 11:00 Walking as medicine, stress relief, and perspective shift
  • 12:30 Early roots, Starved Rock and Matheson State Park memories
  • 15:00 The Camino de Santiago, transition, symbolism, and intention
  • 20:30 Berkeley refuge, Tilden Regional Park, identity, and healing seasons
  • 25:30 Switzerland, forest solace, and community adventure
  • 27:30 Simple daily invitations, bring nature into your life
  • 29:00 Closing message, nature as the gateway back to yourself

Connect with Ellen


]]>Nature is not a luxury, it is a nervous system reset.

In Episode 10 of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis shares why the natural world is one of the most powerful tools we have for regulation, clarity, emotional steadiness, and reconnecting to inner wisdom.

Ellen explores how stepping out of “manmade boxes” and into the wild immediately softens the ego, shifts perspective, and returns us to a sense of awe. You will learn the science-backed reasons nature supports mental health and emotional resilience, including morning sunlight for circadian rhythm and cortisol balance, birdsong as a safety signal for the brain, and flowing water as a doorway into calmer brainwave states linked to creativity and intuition.

This episode also weaves personal stories across pivotal life transitions, from Starved Rock and Matheson State Park in Illinois, to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain, to daily refuge hikes in Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, and finally the forests of Switzerland that held Ellen through a life-altering season.

If you have been feeling overstimulated, stuck in mental loops, or disconnected from your body and intuition, this episode is your invitation back. Nature does not require effort. She requires presence.

You will learn:

  • Why nature calms the ego and reconnects you to something larger
  • How morning sunlight supports circadian rhythm, mood, and stress resilience
  • Why birdsong can reduce stress and signal safety to the nervous system
  • How water sounds create “soft fascination” and support intuitive brain states
  • Why walking is one of the most powerful daily practices for mental clarity
  • The difference between a hike and a pilgrimage (and why intention matters)
  • Simple ways to bring nature into your day, even when life is full

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

#LiveYourJam #NatureAsMedicine #NervousSystemRegulation #MindfulnessTools #WalkingMeditation #EmotionalResilience #InnerWisdom #IntuitionPractice #SomaticHealing #StressReliefTools #CircadianRhythm #MorningSunlight #MentalClarity #PresencePractice #HealingInNature #GroundingPractices #ConsciousLiving #WellnessPodcast #SelfRegulation #InnerPeace

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome, Happy New Year, and 2026 as a “new beginnings” year
  • 02:00 Why this episode is devoted to nature (and why it matters)
  • 03:30 Nature as regulation, awe, and ego-softening
  • 05:30 Morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, and healthy cortisol rhythm
  • 07:00 Birdsong, safety signals, and calming the mind
  • 08:45 Flowing water, “soft fascination,” and intuitive brain states
  • 11:00 Walking as medicine, stress relief, and perspective shift
  • 12:30 Early roots, Starved Rock and Matheson State Park memories
  • 15:00 The Camino de Santiago, transition, symbolism, and intention
  • 20:30 Berkeley refuge, Tilden Regional Park, identity, and healing seasons
  • 25:30 Switzerland, forest solace, and community adventure
  • 27:30 Simple daily invitations, bring nature into your life
  • 29:00 Closing message, nature as the gateway back to yourself

Connect with Ellen


]]>2c6794d6-d016-43a8-8ac5-7997eedd5f0eWed, 14 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -070031:12falsefull009: Your Mind As Ally, Not Dictator Part 2009: Your Mind As Ally, Not Dictator Part 2What if you are not your thoughts, and what if the emotions that keep repeating are not flaws, but unprocessed energy asking to be released?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis continues the conversation from Your Mind As Ally, Not Dictator and takes listeners deeper, beneath the thinking mind and into the heart.

This episode explores why mental noise blocks intuition, how emotional energy becomes stored in the body, and why resistance to pain creates repeating patterns in our lives. Ellen breaks down the concept of the pain body, how it feeds on rumination and emotional reactivity, and why awareness and presence dissolve its grip.

Drawing on the teachings of The Untethered Soul and The Power of Now, this conversation reframes healing as openness, surrender, and allowing emotions to move rather than suppressing or feeding them.

This episode is for you if you feel stuck in old patterns, emotionally triggered by familiar situations, or ready to live your jam from the inside out, with clarity, peace, and presence.

When you stop identifying with your thoughts, freedom begins.

You will learn:

  • Why you are not your thoughts, but the awareness behind them
  • How mindfulness and meditation quiet mental noise
  • Why intuition is blocked by rumination
  • The heart as the body’s emotional center
  • How emotional energy becomes stored through resistance
  • Michael Singer’s approach to releasing emotion
  • Eckhart Tolle’s concept of the pain body
  • Why emotional reactions often belong to the past
  • How awareness dissolves emotional charge
  • Letting emotions move instead of suppressing them
  • Surrender as a path to healing

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

#LiveYourJam #MindAsAlly #PainBody #YouAreNotYourThoughts #MindfulnessPractice #EmotionalHealing #InnerAwareness #PresenceOverReaction #SpiritualGrowth #ConsciousLiving #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystemHealing #MeditationPractice #LettingGo #InnerPeace #SelfAwarenessJourney #HealingFromWithin #AwarenessIsFreedom #LivingFromTheInsideOut #WellnessPodcast

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 You are not your thoughts
  • 05:00 Mindfulness, meditation, and intuition
  • 07:30 The heart as the emotional center
  • 09:00 Stored emotional energy and resistance
  • 12:00 Repeating patterns and emotional loops
  • 15:00 The pain body explained
  • 18:00 How the pain body feeds on reaction
  • 21:00 Recognizing when the pain body is active
  • 24:00 Awareness and presence as medicine
  • 27:00 Allowing emotions to move
  • 30:00 Surrender versus control
  • 33:00 Personal story of healing through presence
  • 36:00 Freedom through witnessing

Resources:


Connect with Ellen


]]>What if you are not your thoughts, and what if the emotions that keep repeating are not flaws, but unprocessed energy asking to be released?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis continues the conversation from Your Mind As Ally, Not Dictator and takes listeners deeper, beneath the thinking mind and into the heart.

This episode explores why mental noise blocks intuition, how emotional energy becomes stored in the body, and why resistance to pain creates repeating patterns in our lives. Ellen breaks down the concept of the pain body, how it feeds on rumination and emotional reactivity, and why awareness and presence dissolve its grip.

Drawing on the teachings of The Untethered Soul and The Power of Now, this conversation reframes healing as openness, surrender, and allowing emotions to move rather than suppressing or feeding them.

This episode is for you if you feel stuck in old patterns, emotionally triggered by familiar situations, or ready to live your jam from the inside out, with clarity, peace, and presence.

When you stop identifying with your thoughts, freedom begins.

You will learn:

  • Why you are not your thoughts, but the awareness behind them
  • How mindfulness and meditation quiet mental noise
  • Why intuition is blocked by rumination
  • The heart as the body’s emotional center
  • How emotional energy becomes stored through resistance
  • Michael Singer’s approach to releasing emotion
  • Eckhart Tolle’s concept of the pain body
  • Why emotional reactions often belong to the past
  • How awareness dissolves emotional charge
  • Letting emotions move instead of suppressing them
  • Surrender as a path to healing

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

#LiveYourJam #MindAsAlly #PainBody #YouAreNotYourThoughts #MindfulnessPractice #EmotionalHealing #InnerAwareness #PresenceOverReaction #SpiritualGrowth #ConsciousLiving #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystemHealing #MeditationPractice #LettingGo #InnerPeace #SelfAwarenessJourney #HealingFromWithin #AwarenessIsFreedom #LivingFromTheInsideOut #WellnessPodcast

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 You are not your thoughts
  • 05:00 Mindfulness, meditation, and intuition
  • 07:30 The heart as the emotional center
  • 09:00 Stored emotional energy and resistance
  • 12:00 Repeating patterns and emotional loops
  • 15:00 The pain body explained
  • 18:00 How the pain body feeds on reaction
  • 21:00 Recognizing when the pain body is active
  • 24:00 Awareness and presence as medicine
  • 27:00 Allowing emotions to move
  • 30:00 Surrender versus control
  • 33:00 Personal story of healing through presence
  • 36:00 Freedom through witnessing

Resources:


Connect with Ellen


]]>b6ee52a8-413a-4256-9095-dacefc1b449dWed, 31 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -070026:25falsefull008: Stronger After 50: Body. Mind. Spirit008: Stronger After 50: Body. Mind. SpiritWhat if fitness was not about chasing a body goal, but about respecting the vessel that carries your soul through this lifetime?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with her personal coach and strength expert Danny Matranga, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with over 15 years of experience, for a grounded, honest conversation about strength training, clean living, and mindset, especially as we age.

This episode reframes fitness as an act of self-love, not punishment. Together, Ellen and Danny explore why strength training is one of the most powerful tools for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and long-term independence, particularly for women over 50. They break down how often you really need to train, how to get strong without overwhelm, and why consistency matters more than intensity.

You will also learn the truth about popular supplements like creatine and collagen, what actually works, what is hype, and how to support brain health, joints, and longevity without overcomplicating your routine. The conversation cuts through nutrition noise with a simple, practical approach to eating clean using the 80/20 rule, focusing on protein, fiber, hydration, and reducing alcohol and ultra-processed foods.

This episode is for you if you feel intimidated by the gym, confused by fitness trends, or ready to care for your body in a way that feels supportive, empowering, and sustainable.

When you respect the vessel, everything else begins to align.

They discuss:

  • Why physical health supports mental and emotional wellbeing
  • The best type of strength training for healthy aging
  • How often you really need to lift weights
  • Strength training on a budget and at home
  • Why form and effort matter more than fancy equipment
  • Creatine benefits for strength, cognition, and brain health
  • Collagen for joints, connective tissue, and aging
  • A realistic approach to clean eating without rigidity
  • Strength training for women over 50

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

#LiveYourJam #StrengthTrainingAfter50 #HealthyAging #MindBodyConnection #FitnessMindset #WomenOver50 #ResistanceTraining #CleanEating #CreatineBenefits #CollagenForJoints #MentalClarity #EmotionalWellbeing #LongevityLifestyle #StrengthForLife #NervousSystemHealth #SelfCareAsSelfLove #MindfulFitness #WholeBodyHealth #WellnessPodcast #PurposeDrivenLiving #BuildStrength #AgeStrong #LiveFromTheInsideOut

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Respecting the body as the vessel of the soul
  • 03:20 Why physical health supports mental and emotional wellbeing
  • 07:45 Strength training, what actually works and why
  • 12:10 How often you really need to lift weights
  • 16:30 Strength training on a budget and at home
  • 21:05 Why form and effort matter more than comfort
  • 26:15 Creatine and collagen, what actually works
  • 32:45 Clean eating without overwhelm, the 80/20 approach
  • 38:40 Strength training for women over 50
  • 44:50 Fitness as an act of self love and living your jam

Connect with Danny


Connect with Ellen


]]>What if fitness was not about chasing a body goal, but about respecting the vessel that carries your soul through this lifetime?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with her personal coach and strength expert Danny Matranga, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with over 15 years of experience, for a grounded, honest conversation about strength training, clean living, and mindset, especially as we age.

This episode reframes fitness as an act of self-love, not punishment. Together, Ellen and Danny explore why strength training is one of the most powerful tools for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and long-term independence, particularly for women over 50. They break down how often you really need to train, how to get strong without overwhelm, and why consistency matters more than intensity.

You will also learn the truth about popular supplements like creatine and collagen, what actually works, what is hype, and how to support brain health, joints, and longevity without overcomplicating your routine. The conversation cuts through nutrition noise with a simple, practical approach to eating clean using the 80/20 rule, focusing on protein, fiber, hydration, and reducing alcohol and ultra-processed foods.

This episode is for you if you feel intimidated by the gym, confused by fitness trends, or ready to care for your body in a way that feels supportive, empowering, and sustainable.

When you respect the vessel, everything else begins to align.

They discuss:

  • Why physical health supports mental and emotional wellbeing
  • The best type of strength training for healthy aging
  • How often you really need to lift weights
  • Strength training on a budget and at home
  • Why form and effort matter more than fancy equipment
  • Creatine benefits for strength, cognition, and brain health
  • Collagen for joints, connective tissue, and aging
  • A realistic approach to clean eating without rigidity
  • Strength training for women over 50

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

#LiveYourJam #StrengthTrainingAfter50 #HealthyAging #MindBodyConnection #FitnessMindset #WomenOver50 #ResistanceTraining #CleanEating #CreatineBenefits #CollagenForJoints #MentalClarity #EmotionalWellbeing #LongevityLifestyle #StrengthForLife #NervousSystemHealth #SelfCareAsSelfLove #MindfulFitness #WholeBodyHealth #WellnessPodcast #PurposeDrivenLiving #BuildStrength #AgeStrong #LiveFromTheInsideOut

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Respecting the body as the vessel of the soul
  • 03:20 Why physical health supports mental and emotional wellbeing
  • 07:45 Strength training, what actually works and why
  • 12:10 How often you really need to lift weights
  • 16:30 Strength training on a budget and at home
  • 21:05 Why form and effort matter more than comfort
  • 26:15 Creatine and collagen, what actually works
  • 32:45 Clean eating without overwhelm, the 80/20 approach
  • 38:40 Strength training for women over 50
  • 44:50 Fitness as an act of self love and living your jam

Connect with Danny


Connect with Ellen


]]>f1c03694-786e-484b-baaa-c6f4b2fdde79Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -070048:58falsefull007: Your Mind as Ally, Not Dictator007: Your Mind as Ally, Not DictatorWhat happens when you stop letting your thoughts run the show and start using your mind as a powerful ally instead?

In this deeply grounded and heartfelt episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis is joined by a very special guest, her son, Nate Putman, for a real, relatable conversation about mindfulness, mental loops, overthinking, and emotional awareness in everyday life.

Together, they explore how our thoughts shape our stress, our confidence, and our choices. Ellen breaks down the difference between mindfulness and meditation in a way that feels practical and accessible, not mystical or intimidating. She shares personal stories, simple techniques, and a powerful five second breath reset that anyone can use to calm the nervous system in real time.

This episode is especially powerful for teens, athletes, and high performers navigating pressure, injury, expectations, and the constant noise of modern life. It is also a must listen for anyone who feels trapped in overthinking or emotional rumination.

You will walk away with tools to quiet the mental chatter, reconnect with your intuition, and live with greater clarity, peace, and purpose.

When the mind becomes your ally instead of your dictator, everything changes.

They discuss:

  • What it really means to make your mind your ally
  • How to stop believing every thought you think
  • Why mental loops and rumination drain your energy
  • A simple five second breath reset that calms the nervous system
  • The true difference between mindfulness and meditation
  • How presence helps you hear your intuition more clearly
  • How to break the cycle of overthinking
  • Why mastering your thoughts gives you your life back
  • How mental resilience supports healing, sports, and performance
  • What it means to truly Live Your Jam

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

#LiveYourJam #MindfulnessPractice #YourThoughtsAreNotYou #MentalWellnessTools #InnerCalm #OverthinkingRelief #NervousSystemRegulation #MindsetReset #ConsciousLiving #BreathworkPractice #IntuitionFirst #MentalClarity #EmotionalResilience #HighPerformanceMindset #TeenMentalHealth #AthleteMindset #PresenceOverPressure #PersonalGrowthJourney #SpiritualButGrounded #ModernMindfulness #MentalStrength #SelfAwarenessTools #MindBodyConnection #QuietTheNoise #LiveWithIntention #PodcastForGrowth #WellnessPodcast

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction and the power of the mind as an ally
  • 01:00 Why thoughts pull us out of the present moment
  • 05:00 Mental loops and emotional replay
  • 06:00 The five second breath reset technique
  • 07:00 Mindfulness on the football field and in daily life
  • 08:00 The difference between mindfulness and meditation
  • 09:00 Why mindfulness can feel harder before it feels easier
  • 10:00 Rumination, energy, and emotional release
  • 12:00 Why you do not have to believe every thought
  • 13:00 Living your jam through mental clarity and intuition
  • 15:00 Final reflections on awareness, resilience, and growth

Connect with Nate


Connect with Ellen


]]>What happens when you stop letting your thoughts run the show and start using your mind as a powerful ally instead?

In this deeply grounded and heartfelt episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis is joined by a very special guest, her son, Nate Putman, for a real, relatable conversation about mindfulness, mental loops, overthinking, and emotional awareness in everyday life.

Together, they explore how our thoughts shape our stress, our confidence, and our choices. Ellen breaks down the difference between mindfulness and meditation in a way that feels practical and accessible, not mystical or intimidating. She shares personal stories, simple techniques, and a powerful five second breath reset that anyone can use to calm the nervous system in real time.

This episode is especially powerful for teens, athletes, and high performers navigating pressure, injury, expectations, and the constant noise of modern life. It is also a must listen for anyone who feels trapped in overthinking or emotional rumination.

You will walk away with tools to quiet the mental chatter, reconnect with your intuition, and live with greater clarity, peace, and purpose.

When the mind becomes your ally instead of your dictator, everything changes.

They discuss:

  • What it really means to make your mind your ally
  • How to stop believing every thought you think
  • Why mental loops and rumination drain your energy
  • A simple five second breath reset that calms the nervous system
  • The true difference between mindfulness and meditation
  • How presence helps you hear your intuition more clearly
  • How to break the cycle of overthinking
  • Why mastering your thoughts gives you your life back
  • How mental resilience supports healing, sports, and performance
  • What it means to truly Live Your Jam

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

#LiveYourJam #MindfulnessPractice #YourThoughtsAreNotYou #MentalWellnessTools #InnerCalm #OverthinkingRelief #NervousSystemRegulation #MindsetReset #ConsciousLiving #BreathworkPractice #IntuitionFirst #MentalClarity #EmotionalResilience #HighPerformanceMindset #TeenMentalHealth #AthleteMindset #PresenceOverPressure #PersonalGrowthJourney #SpiritualButGrounded #ModernMindfulness #MentalStrength #SelfAwarenessTools #MindBodyConnection #QuietTheNoise #LiveWithIntention #PodcastForGrowth #WellnessPodcast

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction and the power of the mind as an ally
  • 01:00 Why thoughts pull us out of the present moment
  • 05:00 Mental loops and emotional replay
  • 06:00 The five second breath reset technique
  • 07:00 Mindfulness on the football field and in daily life
  • 08:00 The difference between mindfulness and meditation
  • 09:00 Why mindfulness can feel harder before it feels easier
  • 10:00 Rumination, energy, and emotional release
  • 12:00 Why you do not have to believe every thought
  • 13:00 Living your jam through mental clarity and intuition
  • 15:00 Final reflections on awareness, resilience, and growth

Connect with Nate


Connect with Ellen


]]>0cd5f8c0-3a88-46f9-982a-5374e9c115beWed, 03 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -070017:27falsefull006: Navigating Life with Astrology and Tarot with GreenLion Goddess006: Navigating Life with Astrology and Tarot with GreenLion GoddessWhat happens when ancient spiritual tools become the compass that reconnects you to your deepest self?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Vivian, also known as GreenLion Goddess, a spiritual guide, intuitive, astrologer, and teacher who blends tarot, astrology, and energy work to help people trust their inner wisdom and navigate life with clarity.

Together, they explore how to listen to the quiet signals of the soul, how to work with the unseen world that surrounds us, and how ancient tools can illuminate modern life. Vivian shares her journey from childhood intuition, to tarot during grief, to reiki and energy work, to becoming a sought-after spiritual teacher, and how these practices help us return home to ourselves, especially during life’s biggest transitions.

They discuss:

  • The three defining moments that opened Vivian’s spiritual path
  • How tarot serves as a mirror rather than a predictor
  • Why astrology is a lifelong study in understanding your soul’s blueprint
  • How intuition speaks in symbols, nudges, and nonlinear knowing
  • The loneliness epidemic and why spiritual connection matters now more than ever
  • What it means to co-create with the universe instead of forcing outcomes
  • How to build a personal relationship with your inner wisdom

Vivian’s story is a reminder that intuition is not a gift for the chosen few. It is a birthright. Her work invites all of us to slow down, listen inward, and trust the subtle threads of guidance that are always available.

If you have ever wondered how to use tarot or astrology for self-growth (not prediction), or how to reconnect with your inner compass, this episode will open the door to a deeper and richer relationship with your soul.

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

#LiveYourJam #EllenMcGinnis #GreenLionGoddess #TarotWisdom #AstrologyTools #IntuitionJourney #SpiritualAwakening #EnergyWork #LivingFromTheInsideOut #SoulGuidance #ModernMystic #WomenWhoRise #SpiritualTools #TrustYourInnerWisdom #SelfConnection #IntuitiveLiving #TarotForGrowth #AstrologyForLife #PurposePath #ConsciousLivingPodcast

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:00 Why ancient tools still matter in modern life
  • 05:00 Discovering tarot after the loss of her father
  • 07:00 Birth, death, and major life transitions as spiritual turning points
  • 08:00 Leaving traditional work and stepping fully into spiritual work
  • 10:00 The loneliness epidemic and how spiritual practices reconnect us
  • 15:00 Tarot as a symbolic mirror rather than a fortune-teller
  • 17:00 How tarot reflects your inner story and soul evolution
  • 19:00 Future probabilities vs. self-reflection in readings
  • 20:00 Using tarot to listen, evolve, and understand your deeper path
  • 22:00 Astrology as a lifelong study of your soul’s blueprint
  • 26:00 The power of intuition as a nonlinear and flowing language
  • 30:00 How to partner with the universe in your daily life
  • 35:00 Final thoughts on living from intuition and trust

Connect with GreenLion Goddess


Connect with Ellen


]]>What happens when ancient spiritual tools become the compass that reconnects you to your deepest self?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Vivian, also known as GreenLion Goddess, a spiritual guide, intuitive, astrologer, and teacher who blends tarot, astrology, and energy work to help people trust their inner wisdom and navigate life with clarity.

Together, they explore how to listen to the quiet signals of the soul, how to work with the unseen world that surrounds us, and how ancient tools can illuminate modern life. Vivian shares her journey from childhood intuition, to tarot during grief, to reiki and energy work, to becoming a sought-after spiritual teacher, and how these practices help us return home to ourselves, especially during life’s biggest transitions.

They discuss:

  • The three defining moments that opened Vivian’s spiritual path
  • How tarot serves as a mirror rather than a predictor
  • Why astrology is a lifelong study in understanding your soul’s blueprint
  • How intuition speaks in symbols, nudges, and nonlinear knowing
  • The loneliness epidemic and why spiritual connection matters now more than ever
  • What it means to co-create with the universe instead of forcing outcomes
  • How to build a personal relationship with your inner wisdom

Vivian’s story is a reminder that intuition is not a gift for the chosen few. It is a birthright. Her work invites all of us to slow down, listen inward, and trust the subtle threads of guidance that are always available.

If you have ever wondered how to use tarot or astrology for self-growth (not prediction), or how to reconnect with your inner compass, this episode will open the door to a deeper and richer relationship with your soul.

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

#LiveYourJam #EllenMcGinnis #GreenLionGoddess #TarotWisdom #AstrologyTools #IntuitionJourney #SpiritualAwakening #EnergyWork #LivingFromTheInsideOut #SoulGuidance #ModernMystic #WomenWhoRise #SpiritualTools #TrustYourInnerWisdom #SelfConnection #IntuitiveLiving #TarotForGrowth #AstrologyForLife #PurposePath #ConsciousLivingPodcast

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:00 Why ancient tools still matter in modern life
  • 05:00 Discovering tarot after the loss of her father
  • 07:00 Birth, death, and major life transitions as spiritual turning points
  • 08:00 Leaving traditional work and stepping fully into spiritual work
  • 10:00 The loneliness epidemic and how spiritual practices reconnect us
  • 15:00 Tarot as a symbolic mirror rather than a fortune-teller
  • 17:00 How tarot reflects your inner story and soul evolution
  • 19:00 Future probabilities vs. self-reflection in readings
  • 20:00 Using tarot to listen, evolve, and understand your deeper path
  • 22:00 Astrology as a lifelong study of your soul’s blueprint
  • 26:00 The power of intuition as a nonlinear and flowing language
  • 30:00 How to partner with the universe in your daily life
  • 35:00 Final thoughts on living from intuition and trust

Connect with GreenLion Goddess


Connect with Ellen


]]>3bfaf556-ded7-421a-9c63-80acbc3fe2c9Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -070001:00:13falsefull005: From Corporate Life to a Life of Service: Helping Veterans and Seniors with Dave Budnick005: From Corporate Life to a Life of Service: Helping Veterans and Seniors with Dave BudnickWhat happens when a high-tech executive trades corporate success for a life of service and purpose?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Dave Budnick, who left a 30-year career in the tech industry to build housing for homeless veterans and a memory care home for seniors. Together, they explore what it truly means to align your work with your values, and how success and service can thrive side by side.

They discuss:

  • The moment Dave knew corporate life was no longer aligned
  • How real estate became a tool for good
  • The story behind the HomeBridge Foundation and Majestic Ridge Senior Care
  • Why fulfillment, not status, defines real success
  • How to build legacy projects that serve others and sustain you

Dave’s journey is proof that living your jam doesn’t mean giving up success, it means redefining it. His story will inspire you to lead with compassion, act with courage, and create impact where it matters most.

If you’ve ever wondered how to use your talents to make a difference, this episode is your blueprint for turning purpose into action.

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

#LiveYourJam #EllenMcGinnis #DaveBudnick #PurposeDrivenLife #LeavingCorporate #SocialImpact #LeadershipWithHeart #LifeOfService #MeaningfulSuccess #RealEstateForGood #VeteransHousing #MemoryCareHome #CompassionateLeadership #RedefiningSuccess #MidlifeReinvention #AuthenticLiving #LiveYourValues #ServiceAndSuccess #PersonalGrowthPodcast #LegacyBuilding

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:20 How Ellen and Dave met in Silicon Valley
  • 04:30 Dave’s early tech career and leadership journey
  • 08:00 The breaking point that sparked change
  • 12:00 Moving from corporate to service during the pandemic
  • 15:00 Building homes for homeless veterans
  • 18:00 Creating a new model for senior memory care
  • 22:00 How service and success can coexist
  • 26:30 Lessons in compassion, legacy, and fulfillment
  • 31:00 The power of listening to your inner compass
  • 35:00 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Dave


Connect with Ellen


]]>What happens when a high-tech executive trades corporate success for a life of service and purpose?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Dave Budnick, who left a 30-year career in the tech industry to build housing for homeless veterans and a memory care home for seniors. Together, they explore what it truly means to align your work with your values, and how success and service can thrive side by side.

They discuss:

  • The moment Dave knew corporate life was no longer aligned
  • How real estate became a tool for good
  • The story behind the HomeBridge Foundation and Majestic Ridge Senior Care
  • Why fulfillment, not status, defines real success
  • How to build legacy projects that serve others and sustain you

Dave’s journey is proof that living your jam doesn’t mean giving up success, it means redefining it. His story will inspire you to lead with compassion, act with courage, and create impact where it matters most.

If you’ve ever wondered how to use your talents to make a difference, this episode is your blueprint for turning purpose into action.

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

#LiveYourJam #EllenMcGinnis #DaveBudnick #PurposeDrivenLife #LeavingCorporate #SocialImpact #LeadershipWithHeart #LifeOfService #MeaningfulSuccess #RealEstateForGood #VeteransHousing #MemoryCareHome #CompassionateLeadership #RedefiningSuccess #MidlifeReinvention #AuthenticLiving #LiveYourValues #ServiceAndSuccess #PersonalGrowthPodcast #LegacyBuilding

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:20 How Ellen and Dave met in Silicon Valley
  • 04:30 Dave’s early tech career and leadership journey
  • 08:00 The breaking point that sparked change
  • 12:00 Moving from corporate to service during the pandemic
  • 15:00 Building homes for homeless veterans
  • 18:00 Creating a new model for senior memory care
  • 22:00 How service and success can coexist
  • 26:30 Lessons in compassion, legacy, and fulfillment
  • 31:00 The power of listening to your inner compass
  • 35:00 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Dave


Connect with Ellen


]]>4e059e31-07d4-41ec-a598-ec076a40f626Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -070039:14falsefull004: Energy 101: How to Raise Your Vibration and Live from the Soul004: Energy 101: How to Raise Your Vibration and Live from the SoulWhat does it really mean to understand your energy, and how it shapes every part of your life?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis is joined by her brother Matt McGinnis for an intimate and often hilarious conversation about energy, intuition, and living from the inside out.

Together, they explore:

  • What “energy” really means (beyond science and spirituality)
  • How to build a bridge between your human self and your soul
  • The difference between high-vibration and low-vibration living
  • Why overthinking lowers your energy (and how to shift out of it)
  • How collective consciousness and compassion can transform our world

Ellen shares how tuning into your own energy can strengthen intuition, bring peace to chaos, and help you live with more alignment and purpose. Matt brings humor, curiosity, and a grounded perspective that makes this soulful topic relatable and real.

If you’ve ever wondered how to trust your inner guidance, protect your energy, or reconnect to what truly lights you up, this conversation is your invitation.

You don’t need to find your energy. You just need to remember it.

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

#LiveYourJam #EllenMcGinnis #EnergyAwareness #HighVibrationLiving #SpiritualGrowth #MindfulnessJourney #SoulConnection #PersonalTransformation #CollectiveConsciousness #IntuitionDevelopment #GroundingEnergy #EnergyHealingPodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #SpiritualAwakening2025

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:00 What “energy” really means
  • 04:20 How Ellen discovered her intuitive gifts
  • 06:45 Why we talk ourselves out of what we sense
  • 09:10 The link between energy and emotional awareness
  • 11:45 Understanding high-vibe vs low-vibe living
  • 15:20 The role of intuition in decision-making
  • 18:00 Practical ways to raise your vibration
  • 21:30 Using energy for your highest good
  • 25:00 Collective consciousness and global impact
  • 29:45 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Ellen


]]>What does it really mean to understand your energy, and how it shapes every part of your life?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis is joined by her brother Matt McGinnis for an intimate and often hilarious conversation about energy, intuition, and living from the inside out.

Together, they explore:

  • What “energy” really means (beyond science and spirituality)
  • How to build a bridge between your human self and your soul
  • The difference between high-vibration and low-vibration living
  • Why overthinking lowers your energy (and how to shift out of it)
  • How collective consciousness and compassion can transform our world

Ellen shares how tuning into your own energy can strengthen intuition, bring peace to chaos, and help you live with more alignment and purpose. Matt brings humor, curiosity, and a grounded perspective that makes this soulful topic relatable and real.

If you’ve ever wondered how to trust your inner guidance, protect your energy, or reconnect to what truly lights you up, this conversation is your invitation.

You don’t need to find your energy. You just need to remember it.

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

#LiveYourJam #EllenMcGinnis #EnergyAwareness #HighVibrationLiving #SpiritualGrowth #MindfulnessJourney #SoulConnection #PersonalTransformation #CollectiveConsciousness #IntuitionDevelopment #GroundingEnergy #EnergyHealingPodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #SpiritualAwakening2025

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:00 What “energy” really means
  • 04:20 How Ellen discovered her intuitive gifts
  • 06:45 Why we talk ourselves out of what we sense
  • 09:10 The link between energy and emotional awareness
  • 11:45 Understanding high-vibe vs low-vibe living
  • 15:20 The role of intuition in decision-making
  • 18:00 Practical ways to raise your vibration
  • 21:30 Using energy for your highest good
  • 25:00 Collective consciousness and global impact
  • 29:45 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Ellen


]]>fd30b55e-f33b-4436-a520-d27bfa300672Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -070034:51falsefull003: Reclaiming Your Personal Power with Susan De Vira003: Reclaiming Your Personal Power with Susan De ViraWhat does it really mean to reclaim your personal power after years of putting everyone else first?

In this inspiring episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Susan De Vira, a mother, traveler, and lifelong learner who rebuilt her health, confidence, and purpose after divorce and major life change.

From living rurally in New Zealand to starting over in the U.S., Susan shares her journey of:

  • Trusting her intuition after losing her sense of self
  • Rebuilding her health with the Wonder Woman program
  • Letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt
  • Finding strength in vulnerability and courage in discomfort

This conversation is for every woman standing at a crossroads wondering if it’s too late to begin again. Spoiler: it’s not.

You are not broken. You are becoming.

Listen now and learn how to turn self-sacrifice into self-sovereignty — one percent at a time.

👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more real stories about reinvention, resilience, and living your truth.

#ReclaimYourPower #WomenReinvention #MidlifeTransformation #LiveYourJam #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #WonderWomanProgram #HealthJourney #EmpowermentPodcast #StartingOver #EllenMcGinnis #SusanDera

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:59 Susan's Life-Changing Journey
  • 05:09 Starting a New Life in New Zealand
  • 09:45 Challenges in Marriage and Personal Growth
  • 12:51 Seeking Help and Reclaiming Power
  • 15:23 Supporting Her Sons and Moving Back to the US
  • 16:30 Facing the Empty Nest
  • 16:47 A Journey to Tulum
  • 18:20 Joining the Wonder Woman Program
  • 19:31 Transformative Health Journey
  • 21:05 Reconnecting with Self
  • 23:02 Empowering Advice for Women
  • 25:28 Reflections on Personal Growth
  • 29:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Resources Mentioned


Connect with Susan


Connect with Ellen


]]>What does it really mean to reclaim your personal power after years of putting everyone else first?

In this inspiring episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Susan De Vira, a mother, traveler, and lifelong learner who rebuilt her health, confidence, and purpose after divorce and major life change.

From living rurally in New Zealand to starting over in the U.S., Susan shares her journey of:

  • Trusting her intuition after losing her sense of self
  • Rebuilding her health with the Wonder Woman program
  • Letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt
  • Finding strength in vulnerability and courage in discomfort

This conversation is for every woman standing at a crossroads wondering if it’s too late to begin again. Spoiler: it’s not.

You are not broken. You are becoming.

Listen now and learn how to turn self-sacrifice into self-sovereignty — one percent at a time.

👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more real stories about reinvention, resilience, and living your truth.

#ReclaimYourPower #WomenReinvention #MidlifeTransformation #LiveYourJam #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #WonderWomanProgram #HealthJourney #EmpowermentPodcast #StartingOver #EllenMcGinnis #SusanDera

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:59 Susan's Life-Changing Journey
  • 05:09 Starting a New Life in New Zealand
  • 09:45 Challenges in Marriage and Personal Growth
  • 12:51 Seeking Help and Reclaiming Power
  • 15:23 Supporting Her Sons and Moving Back to the US
  • 16:30 Facing the Empty Nest
  • 16:47 A Journey to Tulum
  • 18:20 Joining the Wonder Woman Program
  • 19:31 Transformative Health Journey
  • 21:05 Reconnecting with Self
  • 23:02 Empowering Advice for Women
  • 25:28 Reflections on Personal Growth
  • 29:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Resources Mentioned


Connect with Susan


Connect with Ellen


]]>066475f0-d657-435a-afc9-9e52e2033846Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -070032:16falsefull002: Living From the Inside Out with Dick Ayres | Life Transitions & Purpose Beyond Corporate002: Living From the Inside Out with Dick Ayres | Life Transitions & Purpose Beyond CorporateIn this conversation, I sat down with my very first guest, Dick Ayres – a global business leader who traded 25 years at GE for a life of purpose, impact, and alignment.

Dick shares how he went from senior executive at one of the world’s largest companies to co-founding Literrati, an environmental startup tackling global litter, and building a life rooted in values, family, and contribution.

Topics in this episode:

  • Why Dick walked away from a thriving corporate career at GE
  • The Be–Do–Have model and how it flipped his approach to life
  • What it means to live from the inside out instead of the outside in
  • Starting over with a blank sheet of paper and following intuition
  • Building Literati into a global community and environmental force
  • How volunteering and giving back brings unexpected fulfillment
  • The importance of caring for the caregiver and making space for what matters

If you’ve ever felt “life is good, but could be better,” this episode will inspire you to pause, create space, and reimagine what’s possible.

🔔 Subscribe to Live Your Jam for bi-weekly conversations blending personal stories, soulful practices, and transformational tools to help you live your purpose from the inside out.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam
  • 03:15 From GE Executive to Entrepreneur
  • 07:00 The “Itch” for Change
  • 10:00 Discovering Coaching & the Be–Do–Have Model
  • 14:00 Starting Fresh with a Blank Sheet of Paper
  • 17:00 Building Literrati and Tackling Global Litter
  • 21:00 Volunteering, Mental Health, and Community Impact
  • 25:00 Living in Flow vs. Corporate Treadmill
  • 27:00 Family Goal-Setting & Caring for the Caregiver
  • 30:00 Finding Fulfillment in Small and Big Ways
  • 32:00 Closing Reflections & Call to Action

Connect with Dick


Connect with Ellen


]]>In this conversation, I sat down with my very first guest, Dick Ayres – a global business leader who traded 25 years at GE for a life of purpose, impact, and alignment.

Dick shares how he went from senior executive at one of the world’s largest companies to co-founding Literrati, an environmental startup tackling global litter, and building a life rooted in values, family, and contribution.

Topics in this episode:

  • Why Dick walked away from a thriving corporate career at GE
  • The Be–Do–Have model and how it flipped his approach to life
  • What it means to live from the inside out instead of the outside in
  • Starting over with a blank sheet of paper and following intuition
  • Building Literati into a global community and environmental force
  • How volunteering and giving back brings unexpected fulfillment
  • The importance of caring for the caregiver and making space for what matters

If you’ve ever felt “life is good, but could be better,” this episode will inspire you to pause, create space, and reimagine what’s possible.

🔔 Subscribe to Live Your Jam for bi-weekly conversations blending personal stories, soulful practices, and transformational tools to help you live your purpose from the inside out.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam
  • 03:15 From GE Executive to Entrepreneur
  • 07:00 The “Itch” for Change
  • 10:00 Discovering Coaching & the Be–Do–Have Model
  • 14:00 Starting Fresh with a Blank Sheet of Paper
  • 17:00 Building Literrati and Tackling Global Litter
  • 21:00 Volunteering, Mental Health, and Community Impact
  • 25:00 Living in Flow vs. Corporate Treadmill
  • 27:00 Family Goal-Setting & Caring for the Caregiver
  • 30:00 Finding Fulfillment in Small and Big Ways
  • 32:00 Closing Reflections & Call to Action

Connect with Dick


Connect with Ellen


]]>efebddff-04f8-4f8d-9094-eff860e8063aWed, 24 Sep 2025 05:15:00 -070035:01falsefull001: How to Trust Your Inner Wisdom & Live From the Inside Out | Live Your Jam001: How to Trust Your Inner Wisdom & Live From the Inside Out | Live Your JamWelcome to the very first episode of Live Your Jam, hosted by Ellen McGinnis.

In this debut conversation, Ellen shares the heart behind Live Your Jam, a podcast about living life from the inside out. You’ll hear her personal story, why she created this movement, and what to expect in future episodes.

Topics in this episode:

  • What it really means to live your jam
  • How to trust your inner wisdom and intuition
  • Why success isn’t the finish line—significance is
  • The power of systems thinking and interconnectedness
  • Tools and practices for navigating big life transitions

Ellen also reveals how intuition flows through the soul, heart, and mind, and why aligning them leads to peace, clarity, and courage.

If you’re a woman in transition, a leader seeking clarity, or someone who knows there’s more waiting for you beyond society’s expectations, this show is for you.

🔔 Subscribe to Live Your Jam for weekly conversations that blend personal stories, soulful practices, and transformational tools to help you live your purpose from the inside out.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam
  • 00:35 What is Live Your Jam?
  • 02:44 Podcast Overview: What to Expect
  • 04:47 Meet Your Host: Ellen McGinnis
  • 06:54 The Concept of Systems Theory
  • 15:02 Understanding Intuition
  • 21:35 Ellen's Personal Journey
  • 27:45 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Connect with Ellen


]]>Welcome to the very first episode of Live Your Jam, hosted by Ellen McGinnis.

In this debut conversation, Ellen shares the heart behind Live Your Jam, a podcast about living life from the inside out. You’ll hear her personal story, why she created this movement, and what to expect in future episodes.

Topics in this episode:

  • What it really means to live your jam
  • How to trust your inner wisdom and intuition
  • Why success isn’t the finish line—significance is
  • The power of systems thinking and interconnectedness
  • Tools and practices for navigating big life transitions

Ellen also reveals how intuition flows through the soul, heart, and mind, and why aligning them leads to peace, clarity, and courage.

If you’re a woman in transition, a leader seeking clarity, or someone who knows there’s more waiting for you beyond society’s expectations, this show is for you.

🔔 Subscribe to Live Your Jam for weekly conversations that blend personal stories, soulful practices, and transformational tools to help you live your purpose from the inside out.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam
  • 00:35 What is Live Your Jam?
  • 02:44 Podcast Overview: What to Expect
  • 04:47 Meet Your Host: Ellen McGinnis
  • 06:54 The Concept of Systems Theory
  • 15:02 Understanding Intuition
  • 21:35 Ellen's Personal Journey
  • 27:45 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Connect with Ellen


]]>d08a2fda-a8f5-4482-a4b7-867483fb7829Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -070030:29falsefullTrailer | Live Your JamTrailer | Live Your JamWelcome to Live Your Jam, the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who are curious and courageous about living a life from the inside out. 

Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, this podcast is for you if you’re a successful person searching for more significance… a woman ready to finally focus her precious energy on herself… a spiritual seeker craving deeper alignment… or a high-achiever who knows there’s more to life than society’s bells and whistles.

Here, we explore what it really means to listen to your inner wisdom, and to create a life from there.

You’ll hear stories of people who’ve bravely followed their own path and brought their truth into the world. You’ll learn tools and approaches to strengthen your connection to yourself, your soul, and your intuition. And you’ll discover resources to support you as you navigate your own journey.

Whether you’re just beginning to trust your inner wisdom or you’ve been walking this path for years, this podcast offers insight, tools, conversations with real people doing this work, and inspiration to help you Live Your Jam. Let Your Soul Lead and Your Life Folllow.

Subscribe now, and let’s take this journey together.

]]>Welcome to Live Your Jam, the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who are curious and courageous about living a life from the inside out. 

Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, this podcast is for you if you’re a successful person searching for more significance… a woman ready to finally focus her precious energy on herself… a spiritual seeker craving deeper alignment… or a high-achiever who knows there’s more to life than society’s bells and whistles.

Here, we explore what it really means to listen to your inner wisdom, and to create a life from there.

You’ll hear stories of people who’ve bravely followed their own path and brought their truth into the world. You’ll learn tools and approaches to strengthen your connection to yourself, your soul, and your intuition. And you’ll discover resources to support you as you navigate your own journey.

Whether you’re just beginning to trust your inner wisdom or you’ve been walking this path for years, this podcast offers insight, tools, conversations with real people doing this work, and inspiration to help you Live Your Jam. Let Your Soul Lead and Your Life Folllow.

Subscribe now, and let’s take this journey together.

]]>24a3f61d-4e40-495d-b61f-5e8e8e60dd82Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -070001:21falsefull