The title says it all. I've been called away from coaching and podcasting, at least for a time. Please allow me to thank you and to say good-bye. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@jamelynstpehan.comBy Jamelyn Stephan

On this episode I have my most special guest ever - my husband, Jarad Stephan. He is really good at going after what he wants. Our conversation explores topics like setting goals, the challenges of navigating life's unexpected paths, and the importance of aligning one's desires with God's will. Jarad also shares insights on manifesting dreams, the …

Our brains are really good at being judgy and so many people who state a desire find that their brain has a lot of judgments about what they want. "You're so selfish." "You can't do that." "Your priorities aren't right." "You're so greedy." Listen to this episode to find out why our brains do this and how to override our judgemental self. https://j…

I hear this all the time. So, I am diving deep into: - why we care what other people think. - why it's normal to care. - and how to get out of the clutches of it. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@jamelynstpehan.com…

In this episode I interview my long-time friend and poet, Siobhan Westrop. Together we discuss Siobhan's creative journey, her passion for writing, and the inspiration behind her poetry. Siobhan also shares insights into the process of publishing her chapbooks and treats listeners with readings from them. Siobhan's stories and insights will inspire…

So many of us take our most precious feelings about ourselves and place them in the hands of the least capable person we know. The person who struggles managing their own feelings. The person who doesn't have our best interests at heart. But then we get angry with them when they hurt us. On this episode I will help you take back your sense of self …

"Women need women." I will never forget when my dear friend Jennifer Smith first shared this idea with me and I have seen evidence of it ever since. On this episode Jennifer shares more about: - why women need women. - ways to gather women together. - how to drop the judgements that keep women apart. - and the power that comes when women are connec…

Do you want a great tool to help you develop new habits? A tool that helps you focus on consistency more than perfection? Try making a ceiling and a floor for each habit. The 'ceiling' represents the ideal scenario, while the 'floor' is the bare minimum required to maintain the habit. Some days you will hit the ceiling. Other days you will congratu…

Advocating for oneself is a skill very few of us have been taught but Samantha Nielsen discusses the importance of advocating for oneself with grace and compassion. She shares personal experiences and strategies for effectively asserting one's needs and desires in relationships to foster understanding and collaboration. She also emphasizes the sign…

A few years back I started on an unintentional faith journey. Well, actually, it was a journey to understand better what faith really is. Along the way I collected many quotes about faith. I want to share a few with you. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@j…

Denita is back and this time she is sharing why and how we should connect with ourselves, emphasizing the importance of consciously connecting with oneself and exploring the reasons behind not feeling good. She also includes honouring our desires as essential in self-connection. She explains how to process emotions through using sensations as well …

This episode explores the concept of 'hiding behind gratitude' and its implications on personal growth and relationships. I delve into the danger of using gratitude as a means to avoid addressing real issues, utilizing a metaphor of a hole in the roof to illustrate how neglecting problems, while being superficially grateful, can be detrimental. I s…

On this episode Candice Toone, Master Certified Life Coach, and I explore the idea that anger is a natural emotion rooted in unmet needs or boundary violations Candice emphasizes the importance of acknowledging anger and using it as a cue to advocate for one's values. We also discuss the spectrum of consent and the role of choice in addressing ange…

On this episode I discuss the importance of paying attention in relationships and life. I highlight how distractions, especially smartphones, can hinder meaningful connections and I emphasize the impact of attentive listening on mental health. Each of us has the need for genuine human connections in a world dominated by virtual interactions. That i…

On this episode I discuss indulgent emotions like confusion, doubt, worry, overwhelm, anger, and victimization emphasizing how these emotions can keep individuals stuck and hinder personal progress. I share personal experiences and insights on how to identify, understand, and overcome indulgent emotions by changing thought patterns. https://jamelyn…

Rhonda Farr is a certified life coach who works specifically with high achieving men who want more intimacy in their marriages. Listen in as we explore: - the challenges faced by both higher and lower desire partners. - the need to express personal desires. - and the importance of owning and sharing individual needs and emotions within a relationsh…

On this episode I share the story of Eve (from Adam and Eve), emphasizing Eve's courageous choice to follow her calling by leaving the Garden of Eden and the subsequent challenges she faced in the lone and dreary world. Drawing parallels to modern-day experiences and difficulties people face while pursuing their missions, I encourage listeners to e…

John Ripley joins me to discuss his mission to help men of faith live up to their full potential. Our discussion focuses mostly on healthy masculinity, the obstacles men face in developing it, and how woman can help their husband's and son's embrace it. Podcast Abraham's Sons 52 https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abrahams-sons-52-s-podcast--6060173 F…

We all claim we want to know what our spouse desires until we find out what it is. Then we wish we didn't know because it feels like an expectation we have to take care of. On this episode I emphasize the importance of acknowledging personal choice and responding to desires from a place of love rather than pressure so you can know your spouse's des…

I am joined by Lisa Helton, host of The Trusted Friend Podcast. Together we discuss the power of sharing women's stories to inspire, connect, and uplift each other. Lisa highlights the important impact of listening and learning from diverse narratives and she also emphasizes the importance of being a safe space for others to share their experiences…

Trust me when I tell you there is a difference between taking care of someone and caring for someone, especially in a marriage. "Taking care of" implies managing someone. "Caring for" implies loving and cherishing someone. If you want a more intimate, healthy, strong marriage, it's good to get clear on which you do more of; "taking care of" or "car…

It's not bad to enjoy the validation other people give us but at some point we have to learn to start validating ourselves. This can be hard, uncomfortable work. So, instead of doing the work of learning to self-validate, more often than not, we double down on seeking outside validation instead. That's when we get greedy. On this episode I talk abo…

Our personal experiences and pain can be valuable for others. When we share these experiences we can help others avoid making the same mistakes we made or fast-track their own growth in all areas of life. For us, learning from others and their experiences helps us avoid unnecessary suffering and achieve personal growth. Joanne MacLennan Art https:/…

It's not strange to worry sometimes, but can it be taken to an extreme? I think so. On this episode I talk about: - why we worry. - how other's offer us worry and add to our existing worry. - why worrying isn't loving. - how worry can become habitual. - and how to decrease how much you worry. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/me…

Collaboration is when you work together, sometimes in separate roles, to create a common goal or outcome. This is what most of us want to do in our marriages but too often competitiveness and costly accommodations work against us. Whereas, when we can collaborate and work together we can build a life that benefits both of us. https://jamelynstephan…

To cherish someone is to hold them dear. It's to protect and care for someone lovingly. It's to show affection for someone. It's to nurture, value, treasure, and adore someone. In this episode we discuss: - the meaning of cherishing. - the importance of cherishing. - different values that are apart of cherishing. - and ways to cherish your spouse. …

Do you ever feel like you just care too much about what other people think of you? I get it. We all desire to be liked and accepted by others. But what would it be like if you decided that it's okay for people to be wrong about you? I promise, you want to learn how to do this. It's life changing. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.co…

I really believe it is important to be kind, but this can be hard in difficult situations or when others may be unkind to me. On this episode I share some personal experiences and observations to emphasize the need for conscious effort in choosing kindness, even when faced with adversity. I also suggest various strategies for cultivating kindness i…

As I sat down to set some goals this year a strange thing happened. I had no idea what goals I wanted to set. My desire to set a goal was gone and I felt totally thrown off. I took my struggle to my life coach who helped me realize I was trying to set goals to prove I was worthy of self-love. I knew I no longer wanted to set goals to prove my worth…

In this episode I explore the concept of exposure and its benefits in personal growth and development. I share personal anecdotes and examples of how exposure to new experiences can make us more capable, flexible, and confident in facing life's uncertainties. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.…

Is there something you don't currently desire but want to desire? Maybe it's regular exercise, or a mediation practice, or more sex. In this episode I dive into things we want to desire but currently don't desire and I provide tips on how to cultivate that desire. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.insta…

It's the beginning of 2024 and so I have to ask: What do you want to create this year? Whether you know it or not, you are always creating something, good or bad, positive or negative. And your greatest creative powers come from your brain. That's why this episode is about focusing deliberately on what you want in order to create more of it in your…

Lexie Hill is an expert in helping people deal with overthinking. Lexie shares her personal journey to coaching, the effects of overthinking on individuals, and gives multiple strategies to cope with overthinking such as setting aside worry time, journaling, maintaining self-compassion, focusing on controllable elements, and practicing the 5 4 3 2 …

"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” I heard this on a podcast and it hit me with such force. I knew I wasn't great at that kind of generosity, but I wanted to be. This started me on a whole exploration about generosity and how overcoming scarcity mindset and developing an abundance mentality is key to increasing generosity. htt…

With Christmas just around the corner, anticipation is high. On this episode I discusses the importance and power of anticipation in various aspects of life, including personal growth, milestones, and even sexual desire. I explore both positive anticipation and anticipatory anxiety, and suggest ways to deliberately increase anticipation in one's li…

An ADHD diagnosis as an adult is life changing - and possibly a little relieving. Now things make way more sense and you can start to learn tools that can help you in so many areas of your life. Including your intimate relationship. Today I talk with Kamden Hainsworth, an ADHD Life Coach who helps people live fully and confidently with ADHD. We tal…

My oldest brother Jason is the philosopher of our family. He's thought a lot about why we all need to stop saying sorry and what we need to start saying instead. Here's the link for Jason's exterior lighting, Glowstone Lighting: https://glowstonelighting.com/ https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.…

Many people have a bucket list, a list of experiences they want to have before they die. For some, the idea of a bucket list seems daunting or unappealing. On this episode I try to give a new perspective on bucket lists as well as introduce you to the idea of a 100 List that I think many of you will find more appealing. https://jamelynstephan.com h…

We all have feelings about our past. Happiness, regret, hurt, fondness, and even gratitude. At least for the good parts. But what about the hard parts? Do we have gratitude for those parts of our past? On this episode I discuss not only how to be grateful for ALL your past, but why it will benefit you to feel it. https://jamelynstephan.com https://…

Have you ever considered being grateful for something that hasn't happened yet or for something you haven't received yet? This is a really powerful practice. It's a faith practice. Listen in to find out exactly how to do this and why you might want to give it a try. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.ins…

When we avoid making any decision at all, our brain keeps nagging at us to make a decision. That takes energy from us but we have nothing to show for it. We are then in energy debt, or decision debt. When we have to make a lot of decisions we can become tired of making decisions. This is called decision fatigue. Decision fatigue can make us resist …

We recently de-junked and sold some paintball guns and totally delighted the man who bought them from us. So, this episode is all about the goodness we can put into the world when we give away things we don't need anymore. Listen in if you want some great de-junking inspiration. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ ht…

We often say the words "my path" or "their path" as we describe our journey though life. Today I want to give you a little different way to think about these paths we are all on in hopes it can bring you some peace and some determination to keep going. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jam…

In the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey teaches Habit #5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. On this episode of Want to Want It I focus my attention on the first half of that habit. Seek first to understand. I've been listening to a lot of couples coaching as part of my continuing education and one of…

Ceri Payne, certified executive life and business coach, teaches us her tips and tricks for scheduling and time management. It starts by figuring out our true priorities and using that information to create a schedule that motivates and inspires us. Ceri's Free Gift - 24 Simple Ways to Save 24 Hours Each Month https://twilight-fire-789.myflodesk.co…

I want to share some of the wisdom from that book."The Gap and The Gain" by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy. Listen in if you want to change the way you look at progress and achieving goals. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@jamelynstpehan.com…

Have you ever sat at a stop light and the car next to you starts to inch forward but you don't see it that way? You actually feel like you are rolling backwards. It's because sometimes our brain lies to us. Not to be malicious but to keep us safe. The problem is that we believe the lies and they tend to not serve us very well. Listen as I talk abou…

I recently went to a restaurant where they served me a burnt grilled cheese sandwich. I'm not sure why they thought I would want to pay for and eat burnt toast, but it ended up in front of me on the table. Needless to say, I sent it back and they made me a new one. But it made me think, how often do we try to serve the people around burnt toast? Ho…

Ben Pugh loves working with parents of teens! As a teen he struggled with confidence, anxiety and overwhelm, and making good decisions. When he was 13 he accidentally lit a bus on fire with rubber cement. This and other experiences have driven him to help parents of teens become the parents they've always wanted to be. On this episode of the podcas…

From the time we are babies we are always seeking for outside validation. The hope though, is that as we grow up and mature, we will seek less outside validation and more self-validation. But nobody teaches us exactly how to do that and so we often find ourselves still wanting validation from others as we ageBut people around us aren't great at val…