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How Close Calls with Bee Stings and Choking Sparked a Life Evaluation with Jennifer Monsos
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In this empowering episode of Finding Your Fierce, host Carolyn Colleen speaks with Jennifer Monsos about her journey of resilience and perseverance through challenging times. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of taking small steps towards progress, even if it's just for five minutes at a time. She shares personal stories of overcoming adversity, including a tragic hospital visit that led to a drinking problem, close calls with bee stings and choking, and reevaluating life priorities. Jennifer's journey highlights the power of breathing, focusing, and taking action in small moments to overcome difficult situations. This episode serves as a reminder that we can all find strength within ourselves and use our experiences to inspire and help others.
Guest Excerpt:
Throughout my multifaceted life, I've raised three incredible children, taught yoga for over 3,500 hours to diverse groups, and co-owned a restaurant with my husband, focusing on locally sourced, whole food meals. With a passion for creating inclusive environments, I am dedicated to empowering others in various aspects of their lives, from cooking nutritious meals at home to navigating financial challenges such as tax preparation, budgeting, and debt elimination.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- 00:00:00 - Finding resilience and perseverance through life's lessons
- 00:05:59 - Tragic hospital visit leads to drinking problem
- 00:11:17 - Healthier weight as a blessing in disguise
- 00:15:05 - Taking stock of life after close calls with bee stings and choking
- 00:16:37 - Facing adversity and evolving from dark moments
- 00:21:50 - Embracing adversity and paying it forward
- 00:22:57 - Breathing, focusing, and taking action in small moments
- 00:23:38 - The power of doing something for five minutes at a time
- 00:25:43 - Finding your fierce by doing something you don't want to do
- 00:26:09 - Making progress by finding your fierce in just five minutes
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