Welcome to the How We Get Thru podcast, a show dedicated to helping you navigate life's toughest challenges with practical advice and personal stories from healers all over the world. This podcast is designed to support incredible women like you who want to feel empowered in their experience. I'm your host Jen, a licensed therapist and founder and CEO of the how we get thru app. My mission is to bring affordable + diverse therapy resources to help you get thru the hard stuff—all in one place ...
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Welcome to the Jen Waters' Pen Jen’s Inkwell Podcast! Jen wrote and performed all the original stories in the podcast. This podcast is produced by Eric Baines, who scored all the stories and poems in the series to public domain and original music. The podcast is associated with the blog of the same name, Pen Jen’s Inkwell, www.penjensinkwell.blogspot.com, which can be found on her website: www.jenwaters.com. It features the children's music and spoken word stories from her Apple Music releas ...
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S2 Ep 72: How To Embody Your Sensuality with Feral Grace
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Have you ever wondered how dance and intimacy could be two sides of the same coin? Or how exploring your emotions could actually lead you to a deeper sense of pleasure? In today’s episode, Chloe from Feral Grace is on and we’re diving into the unexpected ways that movement, sensuality, and emotional release intersect. We’ll talk about how dance can…
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S2 Ep 71: Healing by the Moon: Uncovering Emotional Growth Through Astrology with Danielle Knapp, LPC
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You guys this is another one of my favorite episodes because it’s the best cross between therapy and woo. Danielle Knapp is a licensed therapist in Texas and a certified astrologer. And we are talking all about the Moon Sign in our charts. And since we are both therapists that love to talk about the planets, it’s the perfect blend of self-reflectio…
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S2 Ep 70: The Truth About Manifestation with Jim Curtis
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Do you want to see an actual manifestation come true? Then listen in because I sat down with master hypnotherapist, Jim Curtis to explore manifestation, the transformative power of hypnotherapy, and how pain can spark personal growth. Jim reveals the often-overlooked truth about manifestation—it’s about removing internal blocks, not acquiring thing…
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S2 Ep 69: Decoding Your Dreams & Nightmares with Melissa Kim Corter
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What if your subconscious could unlock the secrets to your personal growth and healing? Join us as we explore this fascinating possibility with our esteemed guest, Melissa Kim Corter, a renowned depth psychologist. Melissa reveals her transformative four-step process to decode recurring dreams and nightmares, offering profound insights into the rol…
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S2 Ep 68: The Power of Subconscious Healing & EVOX Therapy with Leigh Ann Lindsey
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This episode blew me away! I’m chatting with Leigh Ann Lindsey about her healing journey through cancer and childhood trauma using EVOX therapy. She shares how she now helps others rewire their subconscious beliefs, creating safety in the mind, body, and spirit. If you’re new here-You’re listening to the how we get thru podcast, a place for you to …
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S2 Ep 67: Healing Physical Pain thru Emotional & Spiritual Journeys with Jarena Willacey
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I’m chatting with Jarena Willacey a shamanic and energy healer and trauma counselor. Jarena opens up about how she got into healing, her quest for learning, and her insane story of how she healed herself after a bad car accident. We dive into everything from the mind-body-spirit connection to the impact of generational trauma and why self-empowerme…
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S2 Ep 66: Integrating Somatic Experiencing with the Enneagram with Erin Baute
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In today’s episode, we're diving deep into the Enneagram with my dear friend and expert, Erin Baute, who's been in the game for over 14 years. Erin shares how she elevates the Enneagram by incorporating somatic experiencing, a transformative way to help people process stress, trauma, and emotional responses in their bodies. We explore how each Enne…
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S2 Ep 65: Reclaiming Your Pussy Power with Mollie B.
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If you clicked on this episode because of the title and it’s piqued your curiosity then it was sign you need to reclaim the word pussy and what it can mean for you. Mollie B., an energy healer who helps women clear energetic blocks in their pussy to help increase creativity, empowerment and a stronger sense of self. If you’re new here-You’re listen…
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S2 Ep 64: Healing Father Wounds with Kat DeVos, LMFT
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Daddy issues? We all got 'em! But seriously I had the pleasure of chatting with Kat DeVos, a fellow therapist who I have had an Instagram crush on for a while. This conversation is a beautiful unfolding of father wounds which impacts our trust in ourselves and the world. We chat about how to heal these generational wounds to create healthier famili…
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S2 Ep 63: Unleashing The Shadow Work with Melissa Kim Corter
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Just in time for spooky season, we are exploring all things about the shadow and its importance in personal growth and healing. Melissa Kim Corter is a Depth Psychologist with a magical past that led her to be curious of the shadow side we all have in us. Listen in as we explore what the shadow represents and how these aspects can manifest in our r…
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S2 Ep 62: Suicide is not a bad word with Elyce Mandich, LCSW
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September is suicide awareness month and I wanted to have someone on the show that really has made an impact on how we view and treat suicide. Elyce Mandich is a therapist, a mom, and has had her own experience of losing her mom to suicide. We talk about the challenges of the aftermath and how it inspired her to become a therapist. Elyce’s ability …
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S2 Ep 61: Solo Episode: How Tarot Can Be Therapeutic
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This is the third solo episode and today we are talking about tarot. I chat about my journey in receiving readings and how it morphed into learning tarot and doing readings for other people. So if you have been curious about tarot but don't know where to start then you are in the right place. If you’re new here-You’re listening to the how we get th…
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S2 Ep 60: The Healing Power of Storytelling with Katie Quesada
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If you don’t know by now, I basically created a podcast to share the most amazing people in my life that have had a major influence on who I am today and my friend Katie Quesada is no different. From the first moment we met, 13 years ago-I felt a deep connection with her and just wanted to be in her energy. Katie has a rare gift for creating a safe…
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S2 Ep 59: Plant Medicine Healing with Birdie
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This episode is a beautiful unfolding about plant medicine with Birdie, a teacher, guide, and advocate for alternative healing modalities. We talk about her journey into plant medicine and the transformational experiences she has had that has led her to create expansive journeys for other people. If you’re new here-You’re listening to the how we ge…
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S2 Ep 58: Solo Episode: Healing Emotional Wounds by Embracing Past and Future Selves
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This is a short but deep episode on how we can use past and future versions of ourselves to help heal us in the present. If that didn't really makes sense- don’t worry it will. If you’re new here-You’re listening to the how we get thru podcast, a place for you to feel connected thru deep and meaningful conversations with healers all over the world.…
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S2 Ep 57: Creating Space for Nuance with Brit Barron
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In an election year, the energy is tense and can feel overwhelming. My beautiful friend Brit Baron is here to help us navigate the waters of finding the nuance when things feel SO polarized. Brit talks about her journey of leaving the church to find herself and the challenges of navigating social media and cancel culture. Brit shares some amazing i…
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S2 Ep 56: Awakening your Kundalini for Normal People with Amanda Nova
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Kunda-what? It feels like the latest buzz word in the spiritual community so naturally, I need to know it’s all about. And Amanda Nova, a kundalini facilitator and somatic practitioner explains the powerful action of awakening your kundalini that can lead to spiritual growth and transformation. Amanda also shares info about soul contracts from past…
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S2 Ep 55: Solo Episode: Why Smut Books Are Helping Women
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Ok, welcome to my very first solo episode which I should have prepared a bit more for but we eventually landed on analyzing why SMUT books are good for you and how they can increase your own sensuality, vulnerability, and creativity. If you’re new here-You’re listening to the how we get thru podcast, a place for you to feel connected thru deep and …
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S2 Ep 54: From Numbing to Feeling: A Sobriety Journey with Jenn Kautsch
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We have brought Jenn Kautsch back to talk more about her story in gray area drinking because we both felt that there was MORE to tell. Listen in as Jenn talks about how she created SoberSis and her experience of rediscovering herself, building trust, and her hunger to gain practical tools and mindset shifts that helped her on her journey. If you’re…
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S2 Ep 53: Using Reiki to Tap into Universal Energy to Heal the Body with Jess Iturzaeta
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If you have heard of Reiki on this podcast before but still need a deep dive, then keep listening because we got you! My wonderful friend Jess, who is a Reiki practitioner, gives us the breakdown of what it actually is, how it can empower your own energetic healing, and how it can be used for physical and emotional well-being. If you’re new here-Yo…
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S2 Ep 52 From Skeptics to Believers: Crystal Healing Stories with Moon & Stone
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Ok I am fangirling over here! I am so excited to have Lauren and Courtney on the podcast today. They are the dynamic duo of Moon and Stone. If you are new to new-ish to crystals and a normal person, then this is the episode for you. We talk all about how they came into the crystal business, how to create relationships with your crystals, cleanse th…
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Archived Episode Navigating Self-Acceptance and Healing in the LGBTQ+ Community with Nick Berry, LMFT
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Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Nick Barry, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles. In this episode, we address the complexities …
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S2 Ep 51: Unlock your Resilience with Brainspotting with Janet Bayramyan, LCSW
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I am sure we have all heard of EMDR, but have you heard of Brainspotting? We have trauma therapist Janet Bayramyan chatting about how Brainspotting can be used to process traumatic memories, regulate the nervous system, and tap into feelings of resilience and expansion in a more gentle way than other trauma modalities. Listen in as she talks about …
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S2 Ep 50: The Slippery Slope of Gray Drinking with Jenn Kautsch
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Hey so remember in 2020 when we all just started drinking a lot? Ya know to cope with the end of the world and being stuck in our house? Fast forward to 4 years later and are you still using booze to cope with the stress of the world, job market, parenting, and just life? Meet Jenn Kautsch the founder and creator of SoberSis who created a movement …
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Archived Episode Healing Generational Trauma and Confronting Familial Shame with Kelsey Grimm
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Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app.Today's guest is Kelsey Grimm, a registered clinical counselor from British Colombia, Canada. In this episode, Kelsey shares how fam…
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S2 Ep 49: Using Chakras to Heal with Deanna Gabriel- Vierck
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Are you like me and kinda confused about Chakras and what they are and what do they do? Then you are in the right spot! Today’ guest is Deanna Gabriel-Vierck, a shamanic energy healer, herbalist, and our Chakra educator. At the end of this episode you will be able to fully understand the Chakra system, its influence and connection to our physical, …
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S2 Ep 48: Using Goddess Energy to heal your feminine wounds with Isabel
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Are you a little woo like me and want to know more about Goddess work and energy? Great! Because this was a powerful one. Isabel Stone is an intuitive guide to the Goddesses that explains her own journey working with them and how that has helped heal her own feminine wounds and reclaim her power. We talk about 5 Goddesses in depth-about their origi…
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Archived Episode: How to Navigate Mom Anxiety with Leslie Slemmons, LISW-CP
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Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, and today's guest is Leslie Slemmons, a licensed social worker from South Carolina. In this episode, Leslie explores how intergenerational trauma can impact our anxiety, and how we separate wh…
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S2 Ep 47 Attachment styles and what to do about them with Elizabeth Gillette
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Have you ever had a conversation and felt so connected to someone? This was one of those conversations for me. I got the pleasure of talking with Elizabeth Gillette, an attachment therapist and we dive deep into the four attachment styles, get honest about our own, and how it shows up in relationships and parenting. What I loved most about this con…
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S2 Ep 46 Outside of the Therapy Room: Holistic Care & Body Wisdom with Carah Elizabeth
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Have you ever felt a little constricted in therapy, either as a therapist yourself or a client? I know I have and today we are peeling back the layers with Carah Elizabeth who is a therapist turned embodied life and business coach. We chat about the limitations of therapy and how integrating body and spirit are vital to the healing process. You’ll …
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Archived Episode: Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood with Morgan Dixon, LMFT
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Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, and today's guest is Morgan Dixon (formally Carrion), an licensed marriage and family therapist in California. In this episode, Morgan shares so many mental health myths about motherhood that …
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S2 Ep 45 Tackling Women’s Sleep Issues with Rebekka Wall
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Are you getting good sleep? But like really, are you? Today’s guest Rebekka Wall is an adult sleep consultant. We discuss the importance of sleep and how it can be impacted by various factors such as hormones, alcohol consumption, and stress. This episode is chalk-full of tips and tricks for better sleep so you can be less stressed and well cranky.…
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S2 Ep 44 Reimagining The End of Life with Death Doula Kelsey Kappauf
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I absolutely loved this episode. I had the privilege to sit down with Kesley Kappauff, a death doula and death educator. Kelsey shares the cultural denial of death in American society and how it impacts our way of living. And of course, there are many tears in this episode as we talk about Kelsey's personal journey into death work and the transform…
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S2 Ep 43 Breathwork, Spirituality, and the Dance of Inner Transformation with Danae Hillberg
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I had no idea how powerful breathwork could really be until I sat down with today’s guest Danae Hillberg. We have known each other for a while but only recently connected on a deeper level of talking about our own paths to spirituality have shaped us and what has unravel from there. This episode explores both the dark and light sides of breathwork …
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S2 Ep 42 What’s your sign? How Astrology Can Help Your Mental Health with Courtney Miller
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I have been an astrology fan for the past few years and wanted to dive a bit deeper into how our birth charts can help us understand personality traits and life experiences. Courtney Miller has been an astrologer for the past 6 years (and personally has read my chart and the how we get thru chart- yes businesses can also have birth charts) to help …
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S2 Ep 41 Everything You Need to Know About High Dosing Psychedelics with Ryan Meeks
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This episode blew my mind, ok if you have heard of micro-dosing- this is not that. Ryan Meeks brings us on his own journey on how he became a healer and facilitator for HIGH-dosing psychedelics. We talk about myths of psychedelics use, who it is for and not for and how he has used it for spiritual growth and healing. If you’re new here-You’re liste…
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S2 Ep 40 Bridging the Gap Between Spiritual Growth and Mental Health with Malaurie Hotier
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Ok, today’s podcast is another interesting one about spirituality, spirit guides, and intuition. Malaurie Hotier is a psychic and medium that is here to bring a grounded approach to spirituality so you don’t go falling into a black hole of fear. Malaurie sheds light on her own experience in connecting into her gift and how you can also start to cul…
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S2 Ep 39 How Trauma can Manifest as Chronic Issues in the Body with Kimo Kepano
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I’m sure by now you have heard the Body keeps the score and that trauma and emotions can be stored in the body. But today we have Kimo Kepano, the light seer to give us another perspective on energy and frequency of trauma in the body. We also dabble in the spiritual realm of negative energy or spirits and the difference between gut feelings, insti…
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S2 Ep 38 Pleasure and Mindfulness for Women's Sexual Liberation with Cindy Scharkey RN
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Today’s episode highlights the road back to pleasure for women but more importantly what I learned from this episode is the gift of being in connection with women that have experienced more life than you. Cindy Scharkey is a registered nurse turned sex educator who invites women into the freedom of their bodies, pleasure, and intimacy. We talk abou…
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S2 Ep 37 Creating Our Own Villages as Moms with Dr. Julie Franks
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In this episode, it is just two moms getting together, asking ourselves- what is a village, where can we get it and how do we cultivate it? We have Dr. Julie Franks, a clinical therapist from Washington on the show today and we are exploring the beliefs and feelings that come when us moms feel like we don't have a village, and the importance of pay…
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S2 Ep 36 How to be Embodied with Chrissy Powers, LMFT
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Are you like me and wondering, what is embodiment? We have a great guest today, Chrissy Powers, a licensed therapist and embodiment coach to give us the scoop on what it is and what it’s not. Chrissy walks us through how embodiment can be not only healing for ourselves but also our relationships. Stay tuned to the end where Chrissy gives us a fun t…
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S2 Ep 35 Letting Go of Trapped Emotions in Our Bodies with Kevin Russell
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Have you ever had a physical symptom with no medical explanation? Well I have and it led me to find Kevin Russell, an author, energy healer, and a clairvoyant medium. In this episode, Kevin talks about his own journey and how his daughter was the catalyst into the Emotion Code. This episode is a great introduction to The Emotion Code which explains…
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S2 Ep 34 What is Somatic and Why it Matters with Aurora Allen MA, SEP, RYT-500
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Have you seen somatic therapy everywhere advertised to you? And you’re like what is this and what can it actually help me with? Then this episode is for you! Aurora Allen, a somatic practitioner and yogi, is on the show today to break down what somatic therapy is and how we can work with our bodies and nervous systems to feel better and beat burnou…
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S2 Ep 33 The Essence of Self-Love Thru Hypnotherapy with Abigail Suazo
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We are back with Season 2 and I feel like I have changed so much in the last year of launching the How We Get Thru app and of course the podcast that this season is going to feel a little bit different, a little more expansive as I have really meaningful chats with healers that are in and outside of the therapy room. This of course comes from my ow…
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S1 Ep 32 Spicing Things Up in Long-Term Relationships with Lauren Gibson, LMFT
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As we approach the year's end, I've been reflecting on the incredible journey we've had together in this past year—launching the How We Get Thru app, delving into meaningful conversations on this podcast, and my own personal growth that has left me eager for more. I'm so excited to continue to experience healing together with you, our fantastic com…
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S1 Ep 31 Hidden Faces of Betrayal In Your Relationships with Christina Leahy, LMFT
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Have you ever wondered how betrayal could manifest in more ways than just infidelity within a relationship? Christina Leahy, a seasoned couples therapist from California, to explore the intricate dynamics of betrayal in relationships. Christina, with her characteristic empathy and insight, takes us on a journey that isn't limited to romantic betray…
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S1 Ep 30 Coping with Grief During the Holidays with Jess Hooper
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Ever found yourself wrestling with the unpredictable dance of grief? You know that moment when the wave of grief crashes in just as you're mapping out your holiday plans. Join us on this emotional journey as we navigate the grief and creativity with Jess Hooper, an artist and yogi, and the mastermind behind Creative Current. Jess candidly shares he…
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S1 Ep 29 Navigating The NICU & Myths of Maternal Instincts with Molly Vasa Bertolucci, LCSW, PMH-C
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The holiday season is coming quickly and before we jump into today's episode, I wanted to let you know that we teamed up with Maria at Good Days to bring you the ultimate planner + journal for 2024 AND to celebrate we are having a Black Friday sale where you can get 50% off. This planner will help you organize your life but also help you prioritize…
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S1 Ep 28 How to Get UN-Stuck in Your Relationship with Fanshen Thompson, LCSW
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Are you ready to be a fly on the wall to a personal therapy session? Well you’re in luck because licensed therapist, Fanshen Thompson walks me thru my own journey and stuckness in my relationship. But before we get into that I wanted to let you guys know that we are coming out with a brand new digital product in two weeks and for a limited time we …
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S1 Ep 27 Nourishing Your Body with Jessie Fowler, NTP
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We’ve heard it all, whole30, organic, clean ingredients, paleo, keto and the list goes on. But today, we're about to open a new door to how you see food. It's all about nourishing your body in a way that's uniquely tailored to your needs, while also uncovering the fascinating science behind it. As a therapist, I treat disordered eating which is why…
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