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Love is our true divine nature and our heart serves as the intersection of the spiritual and physical connecting our soul with our body as the conduit for anchoring our divinity onto the earth plane. Embodying our divinity is the key to our ascension and to manifesting our highest destiny in this life. The teachings of the heart ARE alchemy. Ancient civilizations knew this and it’s long been taught in Mystery Schools. We are now living on the cusp of the next Golden Age and the time has arri ...
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Dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife! Does this resonate with you? You’re a midlife or older woman and wondering what’s next. You’re tired of putting everyone else’s dreams before your own. You know there’s something more you’re meant to do in your next chapter. Unsure about how to get started and reinvent yourself in midlife? I’ve been there too. It took me 54 years to find my purpose and bold voice. I got curious, flexed my courage muscle and stepped into my grea ...
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer and Kim Duff Selby discuss: [00:00:23]: Kim’s passion for performing from a young age and her experiences trying to pursue acting and modeling in New York City and San Francisco. She shares how her background in dance, fashion, and speaking led her to create her own fashion show production com…
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Ready to dive into an incredible episode that’s all about embracing the power of self-love and the magic of reinvention, especially for women between 50 to 90? Listen in for an inspiring journey that will light up your soul and guide you towards more joy, possibility, and midlife courage. 👩🏾 Meet Regina Young: At 60, Regina has flipped the script o…
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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal …
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Hey, amazing listeners! It’s Wendy here, your guide and fellow traveler on this exciting journey of self-reinvention and empowerment for women in midlife and beyond. This season, we’re diving deep into what it means to “Own Your Awesome,” and I’ve been so inspired by the incredible stories of transformation from our guests - Mimi Ison, Kim Selby, B…
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Jeremy is joined this week by author, activist, and poet Mark Green to talk about his new book Round We Dance. Jeremy and Mark talk about the need for a book on how to do rituals, why ritual is so important to the human psyche, and how to approach ritual outside of an organized religious setting. It’s a wide-ranging chat that covers a lot, and the …
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Baljit Rayat about: [00:02:05] Baljit’s transition to focusing on sexual work from her background in Akashic Records and mentorship programs. [00:05:33] The importance of integrating sexual energy with other aspects of life to unlock your true potential. [00:08:25] The connection b…
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Hey there, it’s Wendy Battles, and I’m thrilled you’re joining us on this journey of empowerment and transformation. Here’s what you can expect from our latest episode that’s all about overcoming fear, embracing change, and the beauty of reinvention at any age. 👵 Spotlight Story: Guler Cortis - From Corporate to “Sexy at 60” 👵 At 61, Guler took a l…
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Jeremy is joined for a fascinating conversation by Kelsey Philippi from ERA Wellness. Kelsey shares her journey of becoming a therapist from a background in biology and research before eventually landing in the mental health field, how couples and families exist as their own ecosystems, and how nature helps us to ground, center, and heal. To learn …
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This week Jeremy is joined by the ultra-talented Lane Moore. Lane is a comedian, actor, author, and musician. Moore is the creator of the hit comedy show Tinder Live, bestselling author of How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People, the frontperson in the band It Was Romance, and host of the podcast I Thought It Was Just Me on Patreon. Jeremy an…
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In this inspiring episode, I speak with Bettina Peets about her transformative reinvention journey from midlife crisis to midlife courage. Through the creation of Adventures For the Soul in her 50s, Bettina exemplifies how embracing change and leveraging our passions can lead to a bold and kickass new chapter. It's a journey from self-doubt to self…
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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with the delightful Kit Weathers for a neurodivergent chat. We talk about Kit’s journey from pastor’s kid, to missionary, to deconstructing and becoming a sex therapist and religious trauma recovery coach, with some mental health diagnoses sprinkled in. Kit and Jeremy talk about finding the good parts of church ou…
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Jeremy is joined this week by Elise Birch for an open, authentic chat. Elise shares their unique journey into the mental health field, and the niche areas they focus their practice working with. Jeremy and Elise explore the complexities of art therapy, highlighting its benefits in processing trauma and expressing emotions, even in telehealth settin…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer and Don St John discuss: How Don’s church combines teachings of Jesus with ayahuasca use, emphasizing love and heart-opening experiences. What Don attributes his successful marriage to and ability to love more easily. A personal story of how Don experienced a transformation in love during a di…
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Welcome to another inspiring episode where we dive into the heart of transformation and empowerment for midlife and older women ready to reinvent themselves. In today’s show, Wendy welcomes 67-year young Kim Duff Selby, a podcast host, speaker and inspirer who has reinvented herself in powerful ways. Main Themes: Empowerment & Reinvention for Women…
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Jeremy is joined this week for a great chat by Dr Gabby Miniscalco. During our talk Dr Gabby shares some insights into the immigrant experience and the pressures of conforming to American culture while grappling with her Polish identity, feeling caught in between worlds but not belonging in either. The conversation delves into the trauma and grief …
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Jeremy is joined this week by the authentic and genuine Becca Ferguson. Becca and Jeremy talk about growing up in conservative households that didn’t talk about mental health, Becca’s horror stories with her own therapy, and getting to a place where she now helps other therapists build the practice of their dreams. It’s a fun chat that covers a lot…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer and Ashana discuss: • Ashana’s journey from being a professional musician to incorporating crystal singing bowls into her music. • The pioneering nature of Ashana’s work in sound healing before it became mainstream. • The significance of opening up the throat chakra for self-expression and wel…
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Join me in the first episode of Season 6 - Own Your Awesome - as we explore the transformative power of midlife reinvention and the journey to embrace age positivity with my guest Mimi Ison. At 60. Mimi, is a beacon of the pro-age movement and shares her personal narrative of breaking free from ageist stereotypes. At 50, significant life events bec…
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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful David Hayden. Jeremy and David talk about growing up with the desire to help others from an early age, the various chapters of growth therapists go through with their clients, and David’s winding path with different modalities that allow for deeper healing with clients. You can learn more abou…
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Join me, Wendy Battles, on a journey through the inspiring lives of audacious women aged 50 to 90 who've reinvented themselves in the most empowering ways. These Reinvention Rebels are here to light the path of transformation with their stories of embracing new purposes and possibilities in midlife and beyond. This season's theme, Own Your Awesome,…
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Jeremy is joined this week by Dr Christine Henry for an authentic conversation about the many facets of Neurodivergence. Jeremy and Christine talk about getting diagnosed later in life while already working in the field, the intersections of being a mental health professional while advocating as a parent, and how Autism and ADHD have a lot of diagn…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Viviane Chauvet. Jennifer and Viviane discuss: Helping people remember their own divine blueprint and perfection through vibrational work. The role of the Arcturians as advanced intergalactic beings who support planetary ascension. How discernment is key in trusting one’s intuition…
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Join me, Wendy Battles, on a special solo journey as I explore the nuances of hitting that ReInvention sweet spot in midlife and beyond. Reflecting on my personal reinvention path, I share stories of voice acting aspirations and my later pivot into nutrition and health coaching, underscoring the persistence needed and the importance of turning a de…
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Jeremy is joined this week all the way from North Carolina by the delightful Michelle Moseley. Jeremy and Michelle discuss their own experiences with religious trauma, and the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and capitalism in the workplace. They also touch on issues such as body image concerns and the challenges of reconnecting mind and body …
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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Amber Kerby. Jeremy and Amber talk about plain ol’ ordinary therapy, and how and why we as professionals expand our approaches once we’ve spent more time in the field. Nonordinary therapies Jeremy and Amber discuss are Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration, along w…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Kimberly Mcgeorge on the following topics: Being born with natural remote viewing abilities and Kimberly’s journey through the paranormal world, alternative medicine, and naturopathy. Kimberly’s transition from the paranormal world to the consciousness world and her realization tha…
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Can developing new habits help us reinvent ourselves in midlife? That's the question I'm unpacking in the new episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Have you read Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg? It's an easy-to-read, informative and engaging book about making small changes that stick. I'm using it as my personal framework for developing habits that wil…
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It’s the Wellness with Jenn and Jer episode! Jeremy has the serendipitous chance to sit down with Jenn Sowers for this episode. They talk about what nature informed therapy is and how it helps, the importance of community while working in the mental health field, and ways to reconnect to the natural world in our tech-driven go-go-go society. To lea…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Shirley Lohmaier about helping people connect with their soul contracts and mission for the new earth. Jennifer and Shirley discuss grounding yourself in nature, aligning with cyclical rhythms, and stepping into the new earth vibration. They also explore the challenges of surrender…
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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with religious recovery consultant Janice Selbie this week. Janice is a Registered Professional Counselor and is the founder of the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT), the host of the Divorcing Religion podcast, and runs the Shameless Sexuality workshop series. Janice and Jeremy talk about how leaving fundament…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Whitney Walker about awakening your heart. Whitney shares about her journey with addiction, eating disorders and low self-esteem and how these experiences led her to become a therapist and spiritual guide. Jennifer and Whitney discuss the importance of following your intuition, emb…
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This week Jeremy is joined for a wide-ranging chat by the incredibly insightful Emily Lapolice. Jeremy and Emily talk about trauma informed yoga and the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga program where she is a mentor, facilitator, and trainer. We talk about intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, and decolonizing mental health spaces. We also…
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In this solo episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer shares about surrendering to your desires and the misconception that surrender means giving away power. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of detachment, acceptance, and alignment with one’s highest purpose. Jennifer encourages us to use mindfulness, awareness, and a willingness to take a…
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Join me, your host Wendy, on a journey of discovery and inspiration with the incredible Katurah Bryant, a 71-year-young Reinvention Rebel who exemplifies the transformative power of reinventing one's life. Part of my Where Are They Now mini-series, I'm excited to welcome Katurah back to the show after our interview over 3 years. Listen in as she sh…
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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow LMFT Mahrs Schoppman. Jeremy and Mahrs talk about some of the intersectionalities of queerness and religious trauma, why group therapy can be such a powerful tool for healing, and why churches don’t want you to be comfortable in your own skin. For more info about Mahrs’s practice, you can head over to therapywit…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Magdalena Grace about plant medicine such as psilocybin and ayahuasca which helped Magdalena purge and heal ancestral trauma and reconnect with her spiritual self. Magdalena shares about the shadow work she does with couples, and how both partners need to be doing the work. They al…
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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow nerdy therapist Greg Schoeneck. Greg and Jeremy talk about walk-and-talk therapy and how it helps with trauma, therapeutic tabletop role playing games (like D&D), and how therapy can look different from the sterile, medical model and meet more people where they’re at in their authentic lives. You can learn more …
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In this solo episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer shares about daily practices you can do, such as setting intentions and clearing energetic fields in order to maintain your alignment. She discusses the concept of consciousness, highlighting the need to align one’s energetic frequency with that of money, relationships, and business. Jenn…
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Can breaking free from the 'age cage' revolutionize the way we view our later years? That's the profound question Wendi Knox addresses as she returns to our show, casting a light on her quest to redefine the aging experience for women over 50. I loved when Wendi joined me three years ago on the podcast at 66 and talked about the transformative natu…
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Jeremy is joined this week by founder of the Secular Therapy Project, Dr. Darrel Ray. Jeremy and Darrel talk about the need for secular therapy, how religious groups have changed their approach to therapy over the years, and why activism is so needed to create safe, secular spaces. Dr. Ray talks about some of his previous research on sex and secula…
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Jeremy is joined this week by author, poet and cryptonaturalist Jarod K Anderson. Jeremy and Jarod talk about the stigmas that still exist today around mental health, Jarod’s journey reconnecting to nature, and how we can connect with the magic of the natural world. Jarod shares some poetry, and talks about his upcoming book Something in the Woods …
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In this solo episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer shares her personal journey of feeling unfulfilled in her career and praying for a divine life partner, which eventually led to a spiritual awakening and significant life changes. She talks about realizing her calling to start a soul led business to support others embracing big changes in…
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My favorite reinvention stories involve self-discovery, growth and new possibilities that we didn't see coming but we're open to. When we create an intention, take action in that direction and then trust things will unfold, we can create reinvention magic. That's what my season 1 guest and good friend Erica G. Bradley has done. She started a new ca…
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This week Jeremy is joined by the theology therapist, Hannah Brents! Hannah and Jeremy talk about the false dichotomy of religious or atheist, how the deconstruction process looks different the longer you’ve been out of organized religion, and how to build community after leaving the church. Hannah has a great course we talk about, check that out h…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Art Giser about NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Energetic NLP, which he created and the differences between the two. Art talks about the playfulness and transformative nature of Energetic NLP and guides us through a simple energy clearing process, emphasizing the importance …
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Special guest episode! This week Jeremy is joined by one of the co-hosts of the Friendly Atheist Podcast, Jessica Bluemke! Jessica works with the Hanson Center to provide therapeutic horseback riding and related services. Jessica and Jeremy talk about how riding can be so helpful to those with disabilities, how riding a horse mirrors some aspects o…
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In this solo episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer discusses the importance of our connection to the Earth in living our highest purpose and mission. Jennifer highlights the significance of being guided to specific locations and working with the Earth as part of our purpose. She shares about feeling guided to move back to her hometown and…
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I've had this idea for a while - interview past guests to see where their reinvention journey has taken them - how they've grown and what have they've learned about themselves. Stories of growth are powerful. Usually because they involve some degree of stumbling or confusion before we really figure things out. 😆 You'll find that in this first Where…
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Jeremy is joined this week for a fun ADHD conversation by Laura Skinner. Jeremy and Laura talk about trauma and using ketamine to help treatment, how grad school does not prepare therapists for the amount of trauma we see regularly, and how being neurodivergent can show up in the therapy room. To find more from Laura, you can check out her practice…
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In this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Zya Be about living a ‘Hell Yes Life’ by following one’s inner yes, embracing curiosity, and stepping back to gain perspective during life’s challenges. Zya shares her personal journey from corporate consulting to embracing her creativity through art and co-authoring a book on crea…
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