Rise and Shine with Jen

Have you found yourself spending more time together with your partner these pandemic-era days but feeling less connected?  Are you looking for some new couple things to do together to revive your relationship?In this completely unscripted raw and naked account of our own current state of affairs, Scott and I share our experiences in finding new common interests and the results were not what we thought. That journey is what we talk about in today’s podcast.Some of the highlights include:5:00 - Cooking together in the kitchen..NOT!12:45 - Want to do more together with your partner?15:15 - Nurturning your relationship during COVID16:44 - The danger of relationship comparisonsSome honest questions to take the pulse of your relationship"Do you work well together?Are you a team player or a loner?What things do you LIKE to do together?Do you have more or less common interests if you're spending more time together?How are you nurturing your relationship during lockdown?Key points made here:Comparing your relationship to others on your search for common ground is dangerousNurturing your relationship during COVID takes intentionalityA daily practice of gratitude can reignite your love and friendshipAll relationships are vulnerable during duress.  Love mapping can help bring you closer togetherThis was completely unrehearsed and done on a whim while looking for something to do together!LISTEN UP!Check out Episode 15 from Feb 12, 2020 where we share our story of turning around a marriage from near divorce to becoming best friends. For more info on love mapping check out the Gottman Institute at www.gottman.comFor more raw and naked influence check out our web home at www.rawandnakedliving.comSupport the show

Are you tired of feeling afraid to just be yourself in life?  Living in bondage to other people's opinions of you?  Feeling you're not in control of your life and still don't really know who you are or what you stand for?Then it's time to live with intention and claim your FREEDOM!In this episode I talk about 15 intentional acts that you can adopt to find your freedom.1.  Know who you are2. Know what you want3.  Know where you are supposed to be4.  Believe you are in control of your outcomes5. Set up your life on your own terms.6. Live life more simply.7. Attract the right people into your life.8. Expect miracles to happen.9. Set aside time to meditate and pray.10. Be highly selective of your time.11. Do something everyday to create the life you desire12. Be more conscious of what you eat.13. Care more about others but less about what they think of you.14. Stop comparing yourself to others.15. Be genuinely happy for other's successRESOURCES & LINKS:→ Naked Confidence Academyhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/naked-confidence-academy/→31 Strategies to Strengthen your Self Confidencehttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/self-confidence-freebie/-10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Actionhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/→Libera non-profit for womenhttps://www.liberawv.com/♡ ♡ ♡LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!♡ ♡ ♡COME HANG WITH ME:My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fearinstagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjenfacebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedlivingRAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollectiveSupport the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)Support the show

Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable. We humans are sucky at listening.  We know how to talk, do, move, get things done. But we aren’t very good at listening. And who wants to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't listen to you? How well do you listen to others in the world around you?  To yourself and the world within you? In today's episode I'm laying out the case for how better listening makes us more empathic, loving people not just to others but also to ourselves.Benefits of Listening.1.      Improve your relational life2.      Improve your health3.      Reduce stress4.      Connect us with our intuition and our spirit5.      Become less judgemental6.      Sharpen our brains7.      Manage our emotions8.      Gain more wisdom9.      Improve problem solving skillsImprove your connections with others by listening better1.       Set your intention before you listen (get heart-centered)2.      Use open ended questions3.      Reflect back what you heard4.      Summarize the confirmation5.      Affirm the otherImprove your connection with self 1.      Listen to more calming music2.      Practice meditation3.      Dedication more time to listen to intuition4.      Spend more time in silence daily5.      Spend more time in nature6.      Journal thoughts to identify unhealthy patterns to exploreRESOURCES & LINKS:→ Awaken Self Love and Discover Your Inner Magichttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/awaken-self-love/→Special Offer - Free 30 minute Heart-and- Soul Coaching Callhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Actionhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/→Libera non-profit for women https://www.liberawv.com/♡ ♡ ♡LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!♡ ♡ ♡COME HANG WITH ME:My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fearinstagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjenfacebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedlivingRAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollectiveSupport the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US) Support the show

You've heard that expression we may be all going through the same storm but we are not in the same boat?Yup.  Each of us has our own stress threshold and each of us taps out at different times during times of stress and uncertainty.How do you stay positive during times of uncertainty?  When the world around you seems to be filled with so much hopelessness and you feel the walls are crashing in?What habits can you put into place to create a powerhouse of positivity?In this volatile, uncertain time, we can easily get caught up in the negativity and Here is the heart and soul work we need to practice to overcome the pull of negativity and uncertainty. 1.  Get outside daily and connect with nature with all your senses.2.  Cultivate an attitude of gratitude3.  Random acts of kindness4. Laugh and boost your sense of humor5. Eliminate toxic people from your world6. Deep breathing7. Engage in positive self-talk daily8. Exercise9. Sleep10. Take a mental breakIn this episode I offer specific tips for And don't forget to practice self-love, take time to discover and process those feelings bubbling under the surface.  Be kind to yourself throughout!RESOURCES & LINKS:→ Awaken Self Love and Discover Your Inner Magichttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/awaken-self-love/→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Actionhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/→Special Offer - Free 30 minute Heart-and- Soul Coaching Callhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/♡ ♡ ♡LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!♡ ♡ ♡COME HANG WITH ME:My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fearinstagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjenfacebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedlivingRAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollectiveSupport the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)Support the show

Lockdown love taking a toll on your relationships? Even the best of relationships can start feeling the strain of living together in tight quarters 24/7.  In this episode I am joined by my husband (a pro musician considered as a "non-essential" worker) to invite you to a special FREE 3-day event we are hosting online on April 20th, 12 pm EST.This is a FREE, fun, informative time of interaction, games, quizzes and a game plan by the time we're done!DAY ONE:  Storytellling.  How we turned around a marriage that was near divorce.  Expectations.  Humor.  Self awareness.  Re-adapting and re-pivoting.  The power of acceptance and forgiveness to rekindling your love.DAY TWO:Just for women. It only takes one person to make a change in a relationship.  Self love, self care, compassion, boundaries, dating, and what men REALLY want!DAY THREE:Bring your "homework", your questions and take part in a Q&A with Scott and I.  Then we'll work on creating the framework for a Relationship  Wellness Plan.  SUBSCRIBE For my FREE Courage Toolkit: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/♡ ♡ ♡RESOURCES & LINKS:→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Actionhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/→ Limited Special Time Offerhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/♡ ♡ ♡LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!♡ ♡ ♡COME HANG WITH ME:My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fearinstagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjenfacebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedlivingRAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective♡ ♡ ♡MORE ❤💌 Sign up for my FREE Courage Toolkit https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/💯 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective/🎧Links to my Raw + Naked PODCAST here: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-and-naked/podcast/Business Inquiries: jen@rawandnakedliving.com♡ ♡ ♡Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)Support the show

Got some good mental health tips for getting through a crisis?? How do they work? Drop a comment or reply to let me know!In this 3 part special edition podcast I talk about:1.  My gluten free chocolate brownie mix TO DIE FOR and other musings from my at-home office.2.  Raw and Naked talk with Scott Silbert about how we've coped with living and working at home 24/7 AND with a boomerang college grad young adult. 3.  3 solid anxiety hacks to help combat fear, anxiety and panic:  Deep Breathing technique, 5-4-3-2-1, and Mental Contrasting. SUBSCRIBE For my FREE Courage Toolkit: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/♡ ♡ ♡RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/→ Limited Special Time Offerhttps://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/♡ ♡ ♡LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/Can we be besties on IG? I hang out in my IG stories daily and LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you watching this video or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!♡ ♡ ♡COME HANG WITH ME:My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fearinstagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjenfacebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedlivingRAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective♡ ♡ ♡MORE ❤💌 Sign up for my FREE Courage Toolkit https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/💯 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective/🎧Links to my Raw + Naked PODCAST here: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-and-naked/podcast/Business Inquiries: jen@rawandnakedliving.com♡ ♡ ♡Support the show

It's something many women are looking for.  And yet, most don't even know how to recognize it.  They also don't know how to get there.it's a balanced life.It's that life that feels refreshing. Harmonious. One in which we are living out our purpose and feel contentment and peace.  We seem to easily recognize a life that is OUT of balance.  Chaos. Disorganization.  Stress. Overwhelm.  Not enough time.  But why can't we recognize what it feels like when our life IS in balance?That's probably because once you're out of balance, it's hard to know how to bring it back.  Like a compass that needs regular reorienteering when the path to the destination gets off track, our life needs to be reorienteered when it gets off track. But you need to know HOW to reorient our compass.So how do we bring an out of balance life back into balance?That's what we talk about in this podcast. Support the show

In any relationship, inevitably there is a chance of conflict.  Sometimes it's simple to resolve.  But other times, it endures, escalates and even affects your quality of life. How do you handle conflict in your relationships?Do you tend to explode and say things you later regret?Do you shut down, walk away and avoid it altogether?Do you get passive aggressive?Whether it is with someone you love, with someone you care for, or someone you just want to get along with, learning how to resolve conflict will help make peace with the circumstances.Today I want to introduce you to a powerful tool to give you permission to let go of the negative feelings to move you toward conflict resolution.  Change your perspective of conflict and nurture empathy with visualization.Today's podcast is delivered in the form of a meditation.  Enjoy.  Use it as often as needed.  And share your comments.  Who comes to mind during this visualization?How does this change your perspective of the conflict?How did this calm you in the process?Do you feel more empathy toward the other person?xoxxoJenSupport the show

It’s one of the fundamental foundations of a healthy relationship.  When it’s missing, you can expect constant suspicion.When it’s broken, it can cause unbearable hurt and pain.  But  when it’s restored, it can actually strengthen your relationship and make it more authentic then ever.I’m talking about trust.  And that is the topic of today’s podcast.Trust hold relationships together.  But when someone breaks that trust, it can be destructive.Trust isn't just about what you expect from others. It’s also about trusting yourself when it comes to your gut instinct and sticking to your boundaries. If you don’t trust yourself, if you have weak boundaries, if you don't speak up for yourself,  then you’ll hand over all responsibility to your partner when it comes to your entire relationship, without taking any ownership of it.Can you trust someone again if they break your trust?Absolutely!  But it takes work. For both of you. This podcast presents 6 strategies you can take if you are the offending partner AND 6 strategies you can take if you are the offended one. Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

After 24 years of marriage, years of ups and downs, serious parenting differences, multiple separations, a close call with divorce, and periods where we didn’t even LIKE each other, my husband and I are more in love than ever.What changed?That’s what we’re here to talk about on this Valentine's Day week as Scott and I fling open the door and invite you in for some serious raw and naked talk on marriage.With a combination of serious and lighthearted banter, we cover questions like:Our biggest marriage challengesThe delicate balance of "me" vs "us"Why we fell out of love and how we we found our way backOur near divorce experienceWhat men REALLY want in a marriageHow childhood programming affects your expectationsThe "Mom" identity problem in marriageWhy you must focus first on loving self before getting marriedRaw and Naked questions to periodically ask in your marriageand so much more.This episode was created in love, with love, from us to you, with the hope of inspiring you to find hope, happiness and good health in the beautiful, but challenging, environment of marriage. Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

Many women are looking for it. They often feel selfish when they find it. In many cases, they grow older and STILL haven't found it.  And yet, it's the root of lasting good health and happiness.What is it?It's self love, and that's the topic of today's podcast.There are illusions and misconceptions over what constitutes self love.  We think making a date for the spa or a massage is self love.  Or maybe spending more money on ourselves is self love.  How about a bubble bath, that's self love, right?Those practices might be seen as self care.  But self care without self love may really be what's selfish.Before you judge, take a listen.  This podcast is a biggie.  The topic of self love is ground zero for all else in our journey's of self discovery.If you don't love yourself, you'll not know how to truly love others.  Your relationships will suffer.  Your self respect will sufffer.For me, loving myself meant knowing that I was responsible for the care and protection of that little girl that was me.  It was empowering myself to love myself AS IS.That changed everything.So what constitutes true self love?That's what today's podcast is all about. Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

It's not something we learn in school.It's as important, if not more important, than technical skills. Many people grow up and STILL don't have it. And yet, it's one of the most vital life skills.Emotional intelligence.Knowing yourself, knowing others, and knowing how to interact with others is a vital skill to getting along in the world. There are a number of components of emotional intelligence, including self awareness. If you can increase your self awareness, you can become much more emotionally intelligent.Although some people are born with more empathy, which makes them naturally more emotionally intelligent, it doesn't mean we can't cultivate it as we grow.In today's episode, you'll learn how to recognize emotional intelligence and how you can enhance your emotional IQ by becoming more self aware.Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

Do you struggle to achieve a goal? Take action and make things happen?One very effective (and fun) way to achieve a goal is to use mental imagery. It's a technique reminiscent of a child's imaginary play.  Close your eyes and visualize what it will be like to make your goal a reality. What does it feel like?  What emotions do you feel?  Imagine yourself a year from now actually having accomplished that goal.  Now how do you feel?  Content? Satisfied?  Proud of yourself?Mental imagery not only allows you to see your goal in your mind's eye, but it increases your expectation of success, enhances your motivation, creates an emotional attachment to the goal which physiologically, makes you more likely to achieve the goal.This is a relaxing, enjoyable technique and I'm going to teach you how to do it in just 5 minutes a day. Could this be the breakthrough you've been looking for?Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

What do you think is more important for life success, talent or grit?Grit is the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardshipOther words for grit are backbone, mettle, courage, bravery, plunk, guts, endurance, fortitude, chutzpha, resilience.Talent is a gift that will help us achieve great things in life.But talent alone won't help you overcome obstacles, to perservere when the going gets tough. Grit will help you work through it and bounce back.Practice perfects our talents.  And in the practice you find the grit.  How much do you have?Grit is enough to help you achieve 99% of your goals. Grit will help you through the tough times in your career and in your relationships.If you have the ability to persist and maintain a positive attitude, you can be successful at anything to which you put your mind.Feel your're not strong enough?  Lack grit?There are tasks and habits you can do every day to help you strengthen your grit muscle to overcome obstacles in any area of life.Listen in and learn how.Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

Got your 2020 goals lined up already?  Resolutions?  Feeling fired up as you get this show on the road?BOOM!  What happens when you encounter an obstacle?  You may give up.  Or you may reconsider your goal. Maybe it was too lofty, too big, too daring.  And it gets hard to pick yourself back up again and reignite the flame. Newsflash!If you try to do something great, you’ll inevitably encounter obstacles. The more obstacles you encounter, the more difficult it is to keep your motivation at a high level.  In these moments, you need techniques to fuel your motivation engine. Here are 8 simple ways you can supercharge your motivation. 1.  Focus on the things you CAN control.2. Remember Your Purpose (or your WHY).3. Celebrate the small wins.4. Act first, feel later.5.  Do Visualization exercises.6.  Break your goal into small goals.7.  Create affirmations and repeat them daily.8.  Surround yourself with people who motivate you.Don't let obstacles snuff out your goals and dreams.  Try these simple hacks daily and make 2020 a year of possibility! Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

Do you struggle to pay attention? To manage your highly sensitive feelings? To show the “right” emotions?  Do you parent or teach a child that is highly sensitive? Do you worry that life is going to be hard for you or for this child… forever?If your answer is yes to any of these questions you must meet today's special guest - best selling author and parent coach Shelley Francis of the Listening Lab in Ft Lauderdale Florida.  Shelley had a successful practice as an audiologist.  But after years of seeing many children with autism and ADHD, she came to the realization that these highly sensitive human beings had less a hearing disability, and more a unique and different way of processing information that needed to be understood.  Eventually, the bulk of her business consisted of highly sensitive humans, a unique aspect of an industry that typically deals only with hearing loss. This realization led her to write her best selling book, "No Child Left Unwrapped" to advocate for a better understanding of the highly sensitive child. The book is a summary of her lifetime of observations, interactions and conclusions of working with children as they processed and dealt with what were often overwhelming feelings and sensations from a chaotic world. It's also relevant for adults who may not have understood and embraced their highly sensitive selves.Shelley's belief is that more and more highly sensitive children are coming into an increasingly chaotic world by design - to invite more compassion and empathy into it.  Our job is to listen to them, help them interpret their emotions so they don't have to hide them, value their gifts, and share them with a world that needs it. Sensitivity is not a weakness.  It's a superpower. You can find Shelley's book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/No-Child-Left-Unwrapped-Understanding-ebook/dp/B07K8FJ8D7Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

Here's a rockin' goal to take into 2020 that you haven't even thought of:Stop trying to be perfect and show up as the real deal!Do you struggle with perfectionism?Does perfectionism interfere with your relationships, health, or confidence?Are you aware the the triggers that make you feel insecure or less than?Do you know, embrace and celebrate the things that make you unique?Are you afraid to let others discover the real you?  Are your expectations for yourself and those around you realistic?If this is you, STOP trying to be perfect right this minute!Noone wants the fake version of you.  Showing up as anything other than your real self, flaws and all, will not only cause anxiety, but also a lack of self respect. In this episode, you'll learn some solid tips for going into 2020 with a goal of showing up in life as the most authentic version of you.Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

Although most people may use the terms happiness and joy interchangeably, the truth is there is a distinct difference between the two.One depends on outside circumstances.The other is a choice.One is fleeting.The other is sustainable, regardless of circumstances.If you're looking to build more resiliency to bounce back after adversity, if you're looking for more contentment and well-being, if you're ready to start living with authentic purpose and to love and accept yourself as is, you want to learn how to cultivate lasting joy.Impossible?Listen in to learn about 5 wildly effective ways you can cultivate lasting joy.Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

If there was only one foundational wellness principle I would teach my clients as a life coach, it would be to cultivate an attitude of gratitude.By adopting an attitude of gratitude, it's possible to see such dramatic shifts in your life such as:-A more positive outlook on life-Increased happiness and well-being-More tolerance of annoyances and burdens-More motivation to take better care of yourself-Improved immune system-Improved relationshipsThe list goes on.But being grateful isn't as easy as it seems.  It takes practice.Listen in to find out how you can dramatically change your outlook on life and increase your happiness and well-being by using these gratitude hacks. Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

What if:You could look fear square in the eyes and see it as a storehouse of wisdom?What if:You could look at your Discomfort Zone as a minor blip of pain that once you walked through it, revealed inner AWESOMENESS, courage and confidence you never knew you had?Would you be more willing to step into your fear?On today's podcast I share how my solo international trip to Greece, no connections, little scripted plans, and alone time helped me to see how getting uncomfortable was just what I needed to move me out of my perfectionist habits.Is it time to get out of your comfort zone to actually find yourself?Listen in and consider intentionally getting more comfortable in your vulnerability. Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)