Adventures Of A New You

Living in the NowI grew up in a small town surrounded by tractors so it will come as no surprise to you that I listen to country music. Now don't get me wrong I love some DMX and other old school rappers but country music is really how I was raised. Cody Johnson has a song 'Til You Can't, and he talks about putting things off and having too much on your plate to make time for the things that truly matter. That is the perfect reminder that we need to take action and we need to do it right now. We need to stop waiting to live our lives. We need to make sure that the people in our lives know how much we care. We need to take chances and chase our dreams right now. We need to be present right now. We need to stop waiting for a special occasion or the perfect moment. We all do this. We think when I hit a certain landmark everything will be great. WHen I lose 5 pounds, when I get a certain job, when I have a certain amount of money in my bank account. But why are we waiting? Why don't we live our best lives right now? We need to wear our diamond jewelry just because it's a Tuesday. Sometimes we fill our lives with mundane tasks and to do lists. We overbook our schedules and then we miss out on opportunities. We forget to be intentional and to live our lives fully in the moment. What if you knew that you only had a certain time frame left? How would you fill your days? How would you show up as the best version of yourself if you knew that you only had today. Would you rearrange your schedule and shift your priorities? I guarantee you would. So why do we show up every day and not live the best version of our lives? So today think for a moment about the best version of you look like? How does she dress? How does she act? How does she treat her family? How does she interact with a stranger on the street? Who does she make time to connect with? How does she make sure that the people in her life know that she cares? How does she take care of herself? Each day we have the opportunity to create our legacy. Some days it doesn't feel like that. Some days it feels like we are just trying to make it to bedtime. But you deserve so much more than that. You deserve to be more than surviving. You deserve to thrive! You deserve to look and feel your best every single day! You deserve to live the life that you want. If you needed permission to live your life the way you want to - this is it right here! What step will you take today to make it so that you are the best version of yourself and that you are living your life to the fullest? Join Coffee and Connection for Social WorkersGet a FREE copy of the Ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for Yourself!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!Instagram at @adventuresofanewyou  Instagram: @codyjohnson Cody Johnson: ‘Til You Can't

Many times in life we over complicate things. We get in our own way. We have these ideas that things need to be absolutely perfect. We convince ourselves that we have to have things just right. I did it to myself in trying to restart this podcast. First I had to think of the perfect comeback episode and then I created even more barriers for myself by creating this distorted vision that I needed to have a new podcast album cover complete with the perfect photo to jump back in. This was all just resistance - and resistance that I was creating for myself. I was self sabotaging. I was getting in my own way. It's perfectly ok to take simple baby steps towards our goals. We don't have to make giant leap and take on 17 new projects. I constantly need to remind myself of this. Your self worth isn't wrapped up in how many projects you have. So take a step back and look at the barriers that you are putting in your own way by over complicating your own life. Then dial back a notch or 10. Let yourself enjoy slowing down and simplifying. Join my email list by heading to https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ and scroll down to the bottom to the pink box to join the email list! Katie Allen: https://katiejuststyled.com/The Next Chapter: https://www.thenextchaptersellersville.com/Savvi: https://www.savvi.com/jenparkeCanva: https://www.canva.com/join/menthol-grace-select

I share my journey because I am right here with you on both a personal growth journey and a professional growth journey.  Sometimes in life we get knocked down - sometimes we have a shift in the way that we thought that our story was going to go; or a pandemic hits; our health changes; we have decision fatigue; we are just completely overwhelmed. It may not even be something completely earth shattering it may be more of a slow slide downhill.  Or sometimes it may feel like the world has been turned completely upside down. But we move through. But we get to decide how we move through. For me I needed some time and space. You know create space for yourself? Well I took my own advice. In September of 2021 I was literally hit by a car. Me - my actual body. But this was just one more chapter of my story of feeling knocked down. Life hands us punches all the time and it is what we decide to do with them that matters. Do you let things fester and eat at you? Or do you take things as they come and continue moving forward? Maybe this was part of what I needed to find my fire again. I had taken a step back from everything to heal and grow but maybe this was the sign that it was time to reclaim my voice, reclaim my power, move forward and share more of my story. Well that was September and this is November so I guess that spark needed to smolder for a little bit. Personal development can be a roller coaster and I am not here to say this is what happened and now I'm all great again. I'm here still in the messy middle to actually share how we work through things. So here we go - this is what has been working for me. I reclaimed my morning routine, a self care plan, a take care of me plan. I learned about chakras and used essential oils designated for those chakras. My girl Arielle created a perfect set of essential oils to help me find my voice and re-open my heart. I used meditation to help slow down my overthinking brain. I moved my body. I ate  real food (ok and ice cream).I am setting my goals. I am putting my needs and wants first.  I set hard boundaries for myself. One of the first things that I did was limit social media. I made time to be alone. I know that nothing that I am sharing here is absolute rocket science. Nor is any of it a magic answer. What I am saying is that when you are struggling what you really need is to take a minute for yourself and go back to basics. I'm talking Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsWe need to start with our most basic needs. When we have those back in place then we can move forward and keep picking ourselves back up. Thank you so much for listening! If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Get a FREE copy of the Ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for Yourself!Connect with ArielleWebsite: https://divineoilco.com/Instagram: @ariellekuchel

Carrie Benson Postpartum Doula, Social Worker and Essential Oil Educator  shares her story of living a more holistic lifestyle and becoming a Postpartum Doula. In this episode we talk about:*Gaining clarity and using essential oils*Benefits of having a postpartum doula*Having supports in motherhood Carrie recommends the Postpartum Revolution Podcast Connect with CarrieWebsite: www.carriebensonvillage.com/postpartum-doulaInstagram: @carrielynnbensonIf you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Get my FREE ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space For Yourself! Join the Social Work Circle a membership program for social workers to connect, learn and grow!*post may contain affiliate links

Essential Oils, Chakras and the Journey into Motherhood an Interview with Arielle KuchelArielle Kuchel the owner of Divine Oil Company shares her story of learning to live a cleaner lifestyle with essential oils and her journey into motherhood. In this episode we talk about:**Posting Affirmations on the bathroom mirror**Essential oils and chakras**Self care workouts and morning routines**The importance of delegatingArielle recommended some of her favorite personal development resources - Rachel Hollis: Girl Wash Your FaceThe Sausha Davis PodcastDon’t forget to check out Arielle’s Mother's day gift boxes!Connect with ArielleWebsite: https://divineoilco.com/Instagram: @ariellekuchelIf you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Get my FREE ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space For Yourself! Join the Social Work Circle a membership program for social workers to connect, learn and grow!*post may contain affiliate links

Finding Joy and Spreading Sunshine an Interview with Trissa BottorffTrissa shares her story of starting a business during the pandemic to help bring a little sunshine and share joy!In this episode we talk about:**Finding ways to spread joy and sunshine** Everything is figure out able** Setting alarms on your phone to inspire yourself**Learning to trust yourselfTrissa recommended some of her favorite personal development resources - Rachel Hollis: Girl Wash Your FaceDarin Olien SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally AwesomeThe Sausha Davis PodcastConnect with Trissa Website: www.mamamadeia.comInstagram: @trissa.bottorffDon’t forget to check out the Mother’s Day sale on Mama Made website! The Mama and Me Tee Sets are adorable!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Get my FREE ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space For Yourself! Join the Social Work Circle a membership program for social workers to connect, learn and grow!*post may contain affiliate links

In this interview I chat with Blair Green, a Women’s health specialist, physical therapist and author. In this episode we talk about:*Pelvic floor muscles and preparing for childbirth*The importance of teamwork and collaboration*Check out the website to locate providers that work with women https://pelvicguru.com/*Brene Brown Gifts of Imperfection *Manifesting our goals*Glennon Doyle UntamedBlair is the author of the book Go Ahead Stop and PeeConnect with Blair Green!Facebook: facebook.com/blair.m.greenFacebook Group: catalystmoms Instagram: @Blairg1012 or @catalyst_gaWebsite: www.catalystga.com Have a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Have a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Get my FREE ebook! Join the Social Work Circle a membership program for social workers to connect, learn and grow!*post may contain affiliate links

Sausha Davis shares her story of finding her zone of genius and living life on her own terms using the law of attraction. In this episode we talk about:*Zones of genius*Self sabotage*Crushing your upper limits*Living life on your own terms*The better it gets the better it gets!*Shifting your mindset*Being active vs busySausha recommended the book The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)Connect with SaushaWebsite: Www.SaushaDavis.comInstagram: @sausha.davisHave a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Get my FREE ebook! Join the Social Work Circle a membership program for social workers to connect, learn and grow!*post may contain affiliate links

In this interview I chat with Ali Swiatkowski from the Board of Directors for Philadoptables all about **How to become a foster dog parent**Ways that you can help if you can’t become a foster from transporting to using your skill sets**Parenting Pups Connect with Website: PhiladoptablesFacebook: Philadoptables Instagram: @rescuebroadEmail: ali@philadoptables.orgHave a friend, family member, or social worker that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Grab my FREE ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for YourselfJoin the wait list to learn all about the membership program for Social Workers coming on 3/1/21!*post may contain affiliate links

In this episode I interview Natalie Vecchione from FASD Hope. Natalie Vecchione is an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) parent advocate, homeschooler, podcaster, but MOST. importantly... she's a wife and mom! She began homeschooling 6 1/2 years ago, when noticing how many accommodations her son (later diagnosed with an FASD) needed. After his diagnosis, she began advocating for FASD by being a peer support mentor and facilitating a support group. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid and has been a Board- Certified, Music Therapist for 25 years. Recently, Natalie has volunteered as a board member and social media coordinator for several North Carolina nonprofits. In 2020, Natalie began her new adventure in the world of podcasting through producing and hosting podcasts about FASD.... and she became a "Mom on a Mission with a Microphone". Natalie and her husband John are the co-founders of “FASD Hope, LLC”. The mission of FASD Hope is to provide awareness, information and inspiration to people whose lives have been touched by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). They live in the farm country of North Carolina with their 5-year-old daughter (who just began homeschooling) and 18-year-old son (who just graduated from homeschooling and he is now proudly working as a carpentry apprentice). Natalie is thrilled to begin this new adventure of FASD Hope, LLC and the “FASD Hope” podcast series. Natalie recommended the book Trying Differently Rather Than Harder: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by Diane Malbun*The risks of drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy*That social workers, parents, foster parents, teachers, doctors all need to know about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder*That we need to focus on our children’s gifts and strengths and not on their weaknesses!*The importance of advocating for our kids!Resources that Natalie recommendsBooks-"Trying Differently Rather Than Harder- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders" by Diane MalbinFASD Organizations-NOFAS www.nofas.orgProof Alliance https://www.proofalliance.org/FASCETS- https://fascets.org/Connect with Natalie!Facebook: @fasdhope1Instagram: @fasdhopePinterest: @fasdhope1Website: http://www.fasdhope.com/Email: natalie@fasdhope.comPodcast: FASD HopeHave a friend, family member, or social worker that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Grab my FREE ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for YourselfJoin the wait list to learn all about the membership program for Social Workers coming on 3/1/21!*post may contain affiliate links

Yesterday I was super excited to be interviewed by Deb Atella for her new podcast that is coming out soon. Deb shared that she started her podcast after I encouraged her to just do it. I had interviewed Deb on my podcast and she casually mentioned to me that she was considering starting a podcast. I love getting to celebrate moments like this when women are bold and step out of their comfort zones to do something that they dream about. I think sometimes it’s so easy for us to encourage other people and it’s so exciting to celebrate when others have the accomplishments of being brave and pursuing their dreams. I was listening to Heather Chauvin’s new podcast episode about her new book Dying to Be a Good Mother As I am celebrating her and in this episode she talked about her book and how we don’t really celebrate ourselves and I just had a giant light bulb moment. In general we do not take enough time to celebrate ourselves to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished.We minimize all that we have accomplished when we should be celebrating ourselves every single day!I am super excited to announce that I will be offering a membership program for social workers! If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join Coffee and Connection for Social Workers Beginning 1/16/21!Get a FREE copy of the Ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for Yourself!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about Erin’s new book Motherhood stripped by Erin Miller I have tried to write a review of the book and I can’t even express in words how amazing it is. I have known Erin for a long time and been following and learning from her and this book is the owner’s manual that motherhood should come with! Erin shares The Layered Growth Method and shares how we can all manage the anxiety of motherhood. In this interview we talk about some of the highlights from the book including*the reassurance that we are in fact enough!*how to manage feelings of overwhelm*the loneliness that so many of us feel in motherhood*letting go of how we measure self worthErin has other great resources to share including: A cycle chart 5 ways to manage anxiety She also has a planner coming soon!Connect with Erin!Facebook: ErinJoycecoInstagram: @erinjoycecoWebsite: www.erinjoycementoring.comHave a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Join Coffee and Connection for Social Workers!Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me and let's chat! adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com*post may contain affiliate links

We all need varying supports to be the best version of ourselves! We need to be intentional about our connections and surround ourselves with people that we can learn and grow from!We all need a: A Mom tribeAn amazing and supportive partner Family MentorCoachTherapistSupervisor A work tribeA ride or dieIf you are looking to build connections with other social workers join us for Coffee and Connection! It starts this Saturday on zoom at 8am EST!Join Coffee and Connection for Social Workers Beginning 1/16/21!Thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join my mailing list to get My Best Tips For Women Working In Helping ProfessionsGet a FREE copy of the Ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for Yourself!

In this episode I am chatting with Courtney Kubovcik a transformational healing coach.In this episode we talk about:*Reconnecting with your body and tuning in *Building your legacy*Having your support person*Finding things that make you feel good and scheduling time for yourself to enjoy those activities*Becoming a butterflyCourtney recommended the books The Body Keeps Score and When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté M.DConnect with CourtneyFacebook: Courtney K Coaching and ConsultingInstagram: @courtneykcoachingWebsite: www.CourtneyKCoaching.comHave a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Join Coffee and Connection for Social Workers!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest *post may contain affiliate links

Coffee and connection for Social workersAs social workers we have our fair share of struggles any day of the week at work;then we try to juggle home/kids/work/relationships it’s a lot and it can be really messy. When you through a pandemic on top of that and we have a whole new set of issues to navigate without our usual resources. Our number one resource is each other! So it is time for us to take care of ourselves and reconnect with each other. Join me for this 6 week workshop from 1/16/21-2/20/21 Saturday mornings at 8am EST on Zoom! Topics to include: Compassion fatigue/BurnoutCreating Space for Yourself/Time Management Creating Community/Professional and Personal Development Meditation Nutrition/Physical healthBeing a LeaderEnjoy 6 weeks of group calls to connect and learn with other social workers and guest speakers including Nikki Gingrich!You also get access to the free private facebook group, access to me via voxer and a FREE workbook!So let's start 2021 off right and take care of ourselves and connect with each other!Sign up for Coffee and Connection before 1/1/21 and it only cost $30!

I created a free Ebook, Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for Yourself as a guide for you to be able to use the strategies that I have learned over time to help you feel confident and empowered. Step 2 in creating space for yourself is learning to delegate!As women we take on far too many things and feel the need to control every aspect of our lives. But this is not sustainable. It is also a complete disservice to our families. Each day we are modeling for our children and if we continue down this path then we will continue to model this unsustainable way of life to our children. Instead we need to teach our children that a family is a team and that everyone needs to work together and support each other. Delegating daily tasks can be difficult at first, but over time asking for help will become easier and if you can have a good system in place you will feel supported so you can excel at the things that you do well. We need to change the messaging that women receive and several women have done this for me! I have read a number of books recently all written by amazing and crazy successful women and guess what… they all asked for help! And guess what else? They are all speaking openly about needing that help! Rachel Hollis, Shonda Rhimes and Michelle Obama! YES! My friend Erin Miller also recently wrote a book called Motherhood stripped and she speaks so eloquently about this as well! We need to normalize asking for help when we need it. Even more so we need to normalize working together so that we don’t have to ask for help. Grab your FREE copy of the Ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for YourselfI am so excited to announce my newest adventure Coffee and Connection for Social workers! It will be a six week program with group calls on zoom!Topics including:Creating Space For YourselfScheduling Tips and TricksGuest SpeakersCreating CommunityLeadership Skills

I created a free Ebook, Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for Yourself as a guide for you to be able to use the strategies that I have learned over time to help you feel confident and empowered. Each day we should strive to learn and grow and encourage and support other women that surround us. So share this tool with other women so that they can feel supported too!The book is 34 pages and comes with worksheets to help you get started! You can get the book FREE right now!Grab your FREE copy of the Ebook Overcome Overwhelm and Create Space for YourselfThe first step in creating space for yourself is learning to create boundaries. There are several components to creating boundaries includingBe intentional.Plan breaksSeparate work and home. Learn to say No!Building a Healthy TribeThank you so much for listening!If you have a friend, family member, or coworker that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

In this episode I am chatting with Jennifer Andrews, a therapist and life coach with Somiro Wellness.In this episode we chatted about:**Creating a morning routine**Getting out of the comparison game**Shifting your thoughts to create joy in your life**Owning your story**TADA lists**Dating YourselfJennifer recommended the works of Robin Sharma including The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. HardcoverConnect with JenniferFacebook: SomiroWellnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXdb4z5VrZCv5V6-KkrYuw Instagram: SomiroWellness This interview is brought to you by Savvi - an incredible line of athleisure wear for busy moms either for work out, working from home, or running errands!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Here are some of my favorite gift ideas for women who love personal development! Several of these items are created by women that I know and love and I am thrilled to be able to support them and share their work with you!Get the full gift guide here!Untamed by Glennon DoyleMotherhood stripped by Erin MillerDivine Oil company - - candles scrubs all kinds of goodies!Air pods Kate Spade Notebook/Journal Oracle cards - self care Water bottleStepping Up Planner by Nikki GingrichEarrings Kristin Young living Diffuser Kate spade tote Savvi - message me for $25 off first order!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.comPost contains affiliate links!

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Val Cap! Val works with coaches and is the leader of Coaches Who Thrive, a community for coaches to launch & grow their businesses with confidence, ease and clarity.In this episode we talk about:*Collaboration over competition*Giving ourselves grace*Core desired feelings and goal settingVal recommended the book The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul by Danielle LaPorte Connect with Website: https://www.thenurturingcollective.com/Facebook Group: CoachesWhoThriveFacebook: The Nurturing CollectiveInstagram: NurturingcollectiveDon’t forget to check out Val’s FREE Ebook! The Aligned MethodJoin the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me and let's chat! adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Shifting Your Mindset Using Morning Routines an Interview with Deborah Atella: Coach, Energy Healer Meditation teacher, and leader of the SisterHood of What Next?!Deb shares her journey and learning about manifestation and meditation and shifting her life through the use of a morning routine. In this episode we talk about:*investing in ourselves (time, coaching, space)*Jumping out of your comfort zone to be bold and brave*Creating community for women!Deb recommended connecting with Sally Soul and Val Cap and reading Hal Elrod’s The Miracle MorningCheck out The Sisterhood Spotlight Series inside the group the Sisterhood of What Next! And stay tuned for details on Deb’s podcast! Deb had me as a part of this series and it was amazing!Connect with Deb:Website: https://www.deborahatella.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sisterhoodofwhatnextInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahatella/?hl=enJoin the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me and let's chat! adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com*post may contain affiliate links

It has been two years since I started this podcast and here are 10 things that I have learned over the last 2 years!We all have a story to tell!We all have people cheering us on and we may not even know itListen to your momIt is ok to be vulnerable Boundaries are so important The universe speaks so clearlyBuilding connections/tribe is so importantLet go of perfectionism Someone needs to hear your messageSometimes we need to take our own advice!Head over to my instagram adventuresofanewyou and enter to win the giveaway! Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Holly Curby is a motivational speaker, a leadership and life coach and a business consultant. During this interview Holly shares her story of overcoming a divorce, illness and loss and using her faith to create a business that nurtures her life. In this episode we talk about:*building relationships instead of trying to sell*pivoting your business*how to start a business*avoiding the comparison trap Holly shared her guide for women looking to start a business: Starting Your Own Business - What I Wish I Would Have Known and if you are starting a business this is an excellent starting point!Holly recommends: 10 Seconds Of Insane Courage by Garrett GravesenConnect with HollyWebsite: hollycurby.comFacebook: Holly Curby Instagram: Holly CurbyPodcast: Holly’s HighlightsIf you enjoyed this interview I would love for you to leave a review and share this episode with a friend who might love it too!Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me and let's chat! adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Do you ever take time to reflect on how far you have come? Last night I was working on a project and I remembered that years ago I was interviewed on a radio show, The Female Entrepreneur Radio Show with Kimberle Levin. This was back in 2013 and at that time I had a photography business and I had just started a maternity concierge business all while working full time as a social worker and being a full time single parent. Did you catch all that? Ridiculous right? Any one of those jobs was enough by itself. When I listen to this interview Kim asked me several times HOW I was doing all of the things. When I hear myself describe some of the things I still completely agree and I use those strategies still to this day. Setting limits for how many clients I would see; meal planning; having an incredible village. But then I hear some of the things that I said and I am screaming at myself that is completely unsustainable! And I’m right. It was!. You know what though? That year I did win an award for being the best Children’s Photographer in Bucks County. But I wasn’t living back then. I was doing all of the things, I was “busy” like the real definition of busy! Don’t get me wrong I loved each of the things that I was doing at that point but I was also a hot mess in general. I hadn’t planned to be a single parent, I hadn’t planned on still being at my day job then (for the record I’m still there now) I had a plan to drive one or both of my businesses to the point of being the way to allow me to be a stay at home mom. This is a little funny to me as a pandemic and that day job have actually allowed me to be a work from home mom. I have learned so much since then and I continue on a personal development journey every single day. I have made so many shifts and grown so much so I am much better about holding boundaries and setting limits for myself and my schedule. Some things have stayed the same though. I still have an incredible village and I absolutely could not do what I do without them. I am also lucky because my village has continued to grow and I have incredible support and encouragement from my guy and having someone by your side like that makes you feel like you can be so incredibly successful in whatever adventure that you chose. So today I challenge you to take a look back at your past self and see just how far you have come! Sometimes we need a little reminder about where we have come from and how far we have come to see that we are doing just fine! We can always learn and grow and move forward but taking a little look back in the rear view mirror is so good for us too!That’s all for today! As always thank you so much for listening!Stick around because in November I will be celebrating my 2 year podcast-iversary and I am cooking up a little something special to celebrate!Also don’t forget that you can still jump on the waiting list for my one on one coaching that is starting in November! Join the wait list for one on one coaching starting November 1!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Erica shares her story of going from a recovering messy person to creating The Clutter Free Mom as a result of being at home during quarantine In this episode we talk about:*Decluttering as a form of self care*Where to start with decluttering*Using competition and challenge to assist in decluttering*Tips on getting your kids to help declutterMy favorite part of the interview was when Erica shared that being an overachiever can cause us to not put ourselves first and our environment can cause us to struggle as a result of this!Erica recommended the book Atomic HabitsSign up to join Erica’s November Clutter Free ChallengeConnect with Erica!Facebook: The Clutter Free MomInstagram: The Clutter Free MomHave a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me and let's chat! adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

As adults we make countless decisions each day. We make decisions about what to wear, how to parent, what to eat, what to drink, where to go, where to not go, what we want to learn, how we will spend our spare time, how to show up for our partners.significant others, how we can be better humans,what we want to do in 5 years and some of this is enough just in itself. But then you throw a pandemic on top of it. Life right now with everything that is going on has us constantly evaluating the level of risk in order to just do those things. Then you have to calculate/master mind how you’re going to make those things happen because our entire lives have changed our work schedules have changed school schedules have changed our childcare options have changed so in order to make one simple appointment whether for work or to see a doctor there’s so much thought and decision making that needs to go into literally every single little thing that you want to do In order to schedule one appointment for work or home right now I have to literally stop everything else and look at my calendar like I am trying to schedule a world take over. FOR JUST ONE APPOINTMENT. It is is exhausting. It is draining and I am trying my best to protect my calendar, my sanity, and not have to rely on everyone else to cover for me!I know that it takes a village but relying on a village during a pandemic is another level. But there here are a few things that we can do to help us in scheduling our days without losing our minds. But this does take some decision making so get ready. 1. Evaluate what it is that we feel good about doing.2. The next thing that you need to evaluate is the way in which it needs to happen. 3. Then we need to evaluate the people that are going to be at any given event .Just as pre-pandemic you need to hold your time as sacred, You need to decide how you want to spend your time do you make time for yourself do you make time for just your family!Join the wait list for one on one coaching starting November 1!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Jordan shares her story of struggling with her own health journey to becoming a holistic nutritionist and energy healer!In this episode we talk about:*A great first step in shifting your nutrition*Living in an RV and having flexibility in life and work*Jordan’s favorite form of self care: Exercise and MeditationMy favorite part of the interview was when Jordan shared the concept of meditation and how it doesn’t have to be so structured or formal but that “anything that brings you back to the present moment, when you are here in the now stress and anxiety can not exist” Jordan recommended the book SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome by Darin OlienCheck out Jordan’s 5 Days to Nourished Challenge that starts on Monday! Connect with Website: JordanWavra.comFacebook:JordanWavra Instagram: JordanWavraHave a friend or family member that would love to hear this interview? Share it with them!Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email me and let's chat! adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Today is Day 5 of the Level Up Challenge!We have been using 1 simple task that takes 5-10 minutes over the last 5 days to attract positive energy and change our vibrations. There are times when we all become overwhelmed and we need to make a shift to feel like a lighter version of ourselves.Just using one simple task can help you shift the feeling of being overwhelmed and start to feel in control so that you can be bold and brave.Day 1 We got dressedDay 2 We dropped off coffee to a friendDay 3 Compliments: give one, get one and just say thank you!Day 4 We consumed personal development (podcasts/books/articles/webinars)! Today we are going to delegate!Adventures of a New You on instagramAdventures of a New You: Level Up Challenge! facebook groupYou can now officially join the wait list for one on one coaching! If you are feeling*tired*overwhelmed*pulled in too many directions*unbalanced*exhausted*drainedBut you want to feel*bold and brave*calm*balanced**like the best version of yourself**efficient**rested**accomplished**successfulI’ve been there! I am a social worker and was a full time single parent and I was working full time and then some. I was tired, pulled in too many different directions, and never had any time for myself. I felt like I was just doing everything I could to survive each day. But I found a way to get through and get to the point of fully living!If you are a mother who works in a helping profession I created this just for you!Maybe before quarantine you felt like you had things flowing smoothly but this has set you totally off balance. There is so much on our plates right now; balancing work, home and many of us now teaching our children. Connect with me and we will work together to get you from feeling like you are just surviving to truly living. This is a draining time for all of us. But there are things that we can do to feel more in control and to make the most of each of these days. We can continue to work together to overcome overwhelm and to feel bold and brave! Join the wait list and be ready to roll when coaching starts on November 1!

WE HAVE BEEN WORKING THROUGH THE CHALLENGE TO ATTRACT POSITIVE ENERGY AND CHANGE OUR VIBRATIONS. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE ALL BECOME OVERWHELMED AND WE NEED TO MAKE A SHIFT TO FEEL LIKE A LIGHTER VERSION OF OURSELVES.EACH DAY WE HAVE BEEN USING ONE SIMPLE TASK TO MAKE THE SHIFT TO OVERCOME FEELING OVERWHELMED AND TO FEEL BOLD AND BRAVE.DAY 1 WE GOT DRESSEDDAY 2 WE DROPPED OFF COFFEE TO A FRIENDDAY 3 COMPLIMENTS: GIVE ONE, GET ONE AND JUST SAY THANK YOU!TODAY WE WILL CHAT ABOUT CONSUMING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (PODCASTS/BOOKS/ARTICLES/WEBINARS)! Today that task is to spend 5-10 minutes on personal development. Listen to a podcast, read a book, read an article, join a webinar! The best way to do this is to check out material from a new source that you haven’t checked out before! So go enjoy your 10 minutes of personal development! I would love to hear what you chose to dive into!Come back tomorrow at 11:30 am in the facebook group or on instagram and see what tomorrow’s task is! ADVENTURES OF A NEW YOU ON INSTAGRAMADVENTURES OF A NEW YOU: LEVEL UP CHALLENGE! FACEBOOK GROUP

Today is Day 3 of the Level Up Challenge!Let’s work together to overcome overwhelm and feel brave and bold!Join me live at 11:30 am and let’s work together to overcome overwhelm and feel brave and bold!We have been working through the challenge to attract positive energy and change our vibrations. There are times when we all become overwhelmed and we need to make a shift to feel like a lighter version of ourselves.Each day we have been using one simple task to make the shift to overcome feeling overwhelmed and to feel bold and brave.Day 1 We got dressedDay 2 We dropped off coffee to a friendToday we will chat about compliments! The task of the day is to give one, get one, and say thank you. Give one compliment, receive a compliment and when you are complimented just say thank you! So often we struggle with receiving compliments. Truly receiving them. We respond when receiving the compliments but we don’t really internalize them. Often we even try to quickly deflect if someone gives us a compliment. Adventures of a New You on instagramAdventures of a New You: Level Up Challenge! facebook groupCheck back tomorrow for Day 4 of the Level Up Challenge!

Today's challenge task is to buy a friend coffee and drop it off for them! Don't tell them in advance just show up with coffee in hand, or drop coffee on the porch! Doing something for someone who may need it will make you feel better about yourself! Knowing that you made someone's day just a little bit better will do so much for you! So do yourself a favor and go order a friend coffee and deliver it! Do this with no expectations of reciprocation! Do this with no thoughts about yourself. Do this and I promise both you and your friend will feel so much better today!Register to join the 5 day Level up challenge here! It’s super simple to sign up just enter your name and your email address. Then I will share each of the 5 days one simple thing you can do to help you level up so that we can overcome overwhelm and feel bold and brave. Daily emails will be sent with details and I will go live each day for five days to chat about one simple thing that you can do to go from feeling overwhelmed to feel brave and bold!Follow along in the facebook group Adventures of a New You: Level Up Challenge or follow on Adventures of a New You on instagramIf you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!

Throughout the challenge we will be talking about ways to attract positive energy and change our vibrations. There are times when we all become overwhelmed and we need to make a shift to feel like a lighter version of ourselves. Each day we will use one simple task to make the shift to overcome feeling overwhelmed and to feel bold and brave.I decided to host this challenge because of my story. I went from living in straight survival mode. I was a full time single parent, working full time and literally just living to make it through each day. I’m not talking one day at a time. I’m talking literally living to make it to my head hitting the pillow each night. I didn’t want to live like that then and I sure don’t want to live that way now. There is too much to enjoy in life to let each day pass by like that. When we are living in a place of stress like that and honestly like many of us are now we just get lost. Balancing work, school and home feels like this space sometimes so as I realized this I knew that I had to put a stop to it. I have done so much work to get from that survival space to the space that I’m in now and it infuriates me that a pandemic has put me back in a similar space. The first part of this is the self awareness of realizing that this is not how we want to live. Then we need to decide that we are going to be intentional and make sure that this is not how we are going to live. Then we need to decide how to get out of that space. Each day we are going to take just one step - a very simple step - a five minute or less step to get out of that space. We are going to make a shift so that we feel better. As we feel better our overall energy and level of attraction will change. As we make these changes we will also become more and more self aware and honestly we will see others changing how they react to us as well. So today’s task is to get dressed! I see you in your leggings, a sweatshirt and a messy bun. And we all know that I love a pair of leggings. I love leggings so much that I freaking sell them. (Shop my favorite leggings here) If dressing your leggings up makes you feel like a bad ass go for it. Throw on some booties a cute sweater but pull it together! Get out of your old tshirt or sweatshirt take a freaking shower and pull your life together. Take a whole shower ladies you know what I mean! Put the effort in here. I know I said 5 minutes. You should take a shower every single day! Be intentional about what you put on. Before you pick out your clothes start with putting underwear and a bra on and not your crappy mom underwear and a sports bra. Put the good underwear on. Then throw together a cute outfit and put your make up on. Not just the mascara that we have been getting away with because we are wearing masks. Put all of it on. Now do your hair. All the way. Brush the dust off your straightener or your curling iron. Bust out your favorite lotions and potions and do it. Top it off with some jewelry. We all know a pair of hoops can totally change the day. But even if you pick one thing. Necklace, earrings, bracelet. Something put it on. Dress like you are going out for date night or to make a great first impression. I don’t care if you aren’t even going to leave the house. You are doing this for you! Let’s just say that if you attract a little extra attention from your dude that’s definitely not going to hurt! Take it! Run with it! Thank me later! Better yet have him message me and thank me!I’m telling you though other people will notice this shift in you. You will notice this shift in you. Getting dressed for the day truly sets the tone for your entire day!Come back tomorrow at 11:30 am in the facebook group or on instagram and see what tomorrow’s task is!

Episode 56 :Leveling up In every aspect of life there are ways that we can level up. We either decide to level up or we decide to remain complacent. We can level up in our careers, we can level up in our parenting styles, we can level up in our relationships, we can level up in our money mindsets, we can level up where we live, how we live. We can level up by being kinder, more patient, more understanding. There are areas that we can grow in every single day. And there are ways that we can do it without complicating our lives. Everyone has a lot on their plate, especially as this is recorded during a pandemic. BUT don’t let that stop you. Don’t let the naysayers stop you. Don’t let your negative self talk stop you. I’m not saying go out and move mountains today. I’m saying that every single day has endless opportunities for us to be better. So I am kicking off of my very first 5 day challenge on October 1. That’s tomorrow. So get ready! The challenge is simple I promise. I will be sharing one simple thing each day that you can do to level up. Simple! I swear. Literally 5-10 minutes or less. But trust me that doing these simple things has helped me so much. I won’t tell you that I’m not overwhelmed at times because everyone gets overwhelmed at times. But I will tell you that I wish someone had told me to try these simple things. It’s funny sometimes because if I truly listen to myself I have told myself some of these things. So I am going to lay it out for you. 5 days starting tomorrow, super simple ways thatThe point of this is to feel a little better, a little more positive, and not so overwhelmed.We are looking at the jump start the last 90 days of the year but in a simple, tangible way anyone can do it kind of way. This year has been a wild ride for so many reasons and now the school has started and many of us have shifted for that. But now it is time for us to take care of ourselves and feel a little bit lighter, a little bit less stressed, a little bit less overwhelmed. Are you in? I look forward to connecting with you! Register to join the 5 day Level up challenge here! It’s super simple to sign up just enter your name and your email address. Then I will share each of the 5 days one simple thing you can do to help you level up so that we can overcome overwhelm and feel bold and brave. Daily emails will be sent with details and I will go live each day for five days to chat about one simple thing that you can do to go from feeling overwhelmed to feel brave and bold!Follow along in the facebook group Adventures of a New You: Level Up Challenge or follow on Adventures of a New You on instagramIf you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!

Episode 55: 5 Simple Ways to Calm Overwhelm1. Simplify - get take out,delegate, let go!2. Move your body - I’m not saying be a gym rat, or run a marathon. But take your puppy for a walk, or ride your bike. Appreciate your body and just move. We are more stagnant than we have ever been and the COVID 19 is real. It’s just like the freshman 15. 3. Ask for what you need. This is hard. It’s hard to ask for help - but trust me we all need help right now. 4. Get outside - sit outside and drink your coffee, work outside, go for a walk, have dinner outside, just be outside! Fresh air, a little nature take it all in!5. Connect with a friend - build the tribe!Be intentional about building these simple things into your daily schedule!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest

Every single day there are opportunities for us to be brave and bold. But it is up to us to decide if we are going to actually be brave and bold. Yesterday my son challenged me to climb out of my comfort zone and up a really big hill! I was nervous. I hesitated. I full on backed off from the challenge. But then he told me I owed him $10. That assisted me in reconsidering but what really did it was that I wanted to show him and myself that I was brave and bold. Then I decided that I was going to be brave and bold. Then I did it. I climbed the big scary hill. Then I fell on the way down. I’m fine don’t worry and honestly that is classic Jen Parke. But I was bold and brave and I accepted the challenge. And it’s ok to fall!I have been learning about Manifestation with Sausha Davis. If you think about any opportunity to brave and bold if we are thinking about something and doing it in a way that we are putting our desire to brave and bold out into the universe that will only continue to encourage us. We need to face the world with our brave and bold attitudes and not our woe is me attitudes. We need to be grateful for the opportunities that we have to be bold and brave. Every single day we are faced with challenges and we get to decide if we are going to back off or if we are going to be brave and bold. Yesterday it was the hill, the day before it was openly asking women that I admire to be a guest on my podcast, and in the last few weeks it has been joining a new brand and sharing that with others and inviting them to join me in this opportunity!Being brave and bold helps us grow! So today chose to do just one thing out of your comfort zone and do it bravely and boldly! Put it out into the universe and be proud of yourself for doing that!You can be brave and bold and still be nervous and scared. But still do it. Show up for yourself and push yourself a little! Be the brave and bold version of yourself today!I have some incredible interviews set up and I would love to bring you interviews with some incredible women!If you are a woman who guides others on their personal development journey, are an entrepreneur or just have a story to tell then I would love to interview you!Let’s connect and share your story! If you know a woman that you think would be a great fit as a podcast guest, share that with me and I will bravely and boldly invite them on! If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Shop Savvi (from athleisure wear to the office)Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect Adventures of a New You on Facebook!Instagram Adventures Of A New You Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

In the past few months we’ve all been forced by the universe to slow down and there have been good things that have come from this. We all live in a world where we constantly hustle and bustle and go from one thing to the next. We go from work, to picking our kids up from school, to rushing to activities to throwing dinner at the kids in the car and we never really have downtime.Having this forced downtime has allowed us all to spend more time with each other.Of course there are negative aspects of this and negative implications for everyone.But there positive things that have come out of this. For many of us working moms we had to go back to work 6 to 8 weeks after our babies were born leaving them in the care of someone else because we needed to be able to provide for them. Many of us have never had time at home with our kids. I was one of those moms.I went right back to work after my son was born. I had to go back to work to provide for him.I had planned to take six months off to be at home with him.But that plan was shattered and my heart was broken but I went back to work.Since that time I have worked. I work while my son goes to school and after care and I work during the summer so he goes to camp. So many moms like me have dreamed of being able to do things differently.We have plotted and schemed and tried to figure out how to be at home with our kids. Well now we have that. We get to be at home and work at home and be with our kids. Granted this time at home has not exactly been what we had always been looking for. We have been trying to juggle work, kids, home, school and even take on challenges that we’ve never been faced before and we are doing it all at once. But there has also been this quality time that we have gotten to have with our families that we would not have typically had. I’ve had time to sit and eat meals with my son. I’ve had times to play games with my son. I’ve had times to do things like build a swingset and start a garden. I've gotten to do things that have always been on my to do list but have never been accomplished because we’re always moving and shaking.We live in a society that doesn’t value rest and doesn’t necessarily value being present but we’ve all had a reminder over this time to slow down do things more simply and just be.So as things are shifting once again and many things are reopening it’s important for us to have learned from this period of time and to value the slow down.As you’re scheduling your time going forward make sure that you are scheduling time for rest .Schedule time to literally slow down.If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join my mailing list to get My Best Tips For Women Working In Helping ProfessionsSchedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Episode 52: Real Life vs the Highlight ReelDon’t get caught up in other people’s highlight reels. When people post about their wonderful vacations we don’t share that the cat ran away as we were trying to leave, we don’t share that we packed two bottles of conditioner and no shampoo. They don’t show that they lost their minds trying to get the kids to help get everything packed. They don’t show you that someone got sick and tossed their cookies all over a walmart parking lot. Mom’s get frustrated and then we hide and cry in the shower when we get overwhelmed or stressed. We try to show up as brave and strong and we don’t want anyone to see that we are struggling. But we need to normalize the struggles in life. We need to make it acceptable to share that we need help. We need our kids to know that we have our own struggles and that we may get upset but that we will problem solveLife is messy, really messy and we all need to remember that it is messy for everyone not just for us. Sometimes we look at what other people appear to have and we get jealous. But we need to remember to keep ourselves in check because we actually have no idea what is going on with those individuals and honestly it’s none of our business! Sometimes Father’s day is a trigger for people. You see all of the family’s together and sometimes think that families are supposed to be a mom, a dad, 2.5 kids and a dog. But that’s not what families are. Families are the people that surround each other, show up for each other and take care of each other. That looks different in every situation. Sometimes our natural families are unhealthy, sometimes our blended families are unhealthy. Sometimes you are blessed with a bonus family. You may not get to decide who you are biologically related to but you do get to decide who gets to be a part of your life. You get to decide who you allow to take up your time. You are allowed to put boundaries in to protect yourself. You should put boundaries in to make yourself feel safe. You should stop feeling guilty because you don’t agree with other people. You should stop people from wasting your time. Your time is so incredibly valuable and it is time for us to stop giving our time to people who don’t deserve it. Time is a commodity just like money. We need to show up in our real lives every single day and know that it’s not perfect, some days it’s not even pretty. But we need to make the most of each day and do the best that we can. We need to stop worrying about what everyone is doing or what everyone else has! Put your blinders on, put your phone down and go out and live your life. If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join my mailing list to get My Best Tips For Women Working In Helping ProfessionsSchedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

The biggest mistake that women make is trying to do everything for everyone but THEMSELVES!Some of the tools that I have used include to overcome this and start taking care of myself include: I learned to ask for help!I learned to delegate!I use Energetic Time Management! Thanks to Heather Chauvin and Erin Joyce I lowered the bar!I gave myself grace!Learning to be mindful!Learning to be intentional! Thanks to Nikki GingrichEach of these tools has contributed to me being able to step out of survival mode!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join my mailing list to get My Best Tips For Women Working In Helping ProfessionsSchedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

I shared a post on instagram about taking a break. The other day by 2pm I was done. I was done with work. I was done with parenting. I was done with myself. So we got in the car. We had nowhere that we had to go and frankly few places that you can even go. But I needed that break. I needed that sense of normalcy. I am a doer. I am a mover and a shaker. I’m not someone who stays home… like literally ever. So at some points this being home is frustrating. Notice I didn’t say hard. It’s not hard to stay home. It’s frustrating. Lots of things are frustrating right now. Some things are challenging. Working during this time is a big challenge. There is a constant pull from home, there is a constant pull at work and everyone needs us at the same time and if you are like me you feel like you can’t show up as the best version of yourself in any one of these places because we are being asked to show up in all of these places at one time. There are so many things going on that it is completely over stimulating. Self regulating takes time, it takes practice, it takes being insightful and mindful. Sometimes it takes dealing with shit that we don’t want to deal with. But if you are a bottler then you know that you can only fit so much into the bottle until one day it explodes all over everything and if this has ever happened to you then you know that it’s not pretty and it will likely happen at a very inopportune time. So take a minute right here and just listen. Let your brain just go…. Scribble down your thoughts, or email them to yourself, you can even use the voice memos on your phone. Take a minute and let all of that out and then you can see what it is that you really need. If you want to bounce this off on someone, reach out to me! I am happy to jump in and do this with you!I’m telling you letting your brain go on this rant will give you a clear picture of what your body needs from you today. So dump away and then lean in to what your body is asking for. If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join my mailing list to get My Best Tips For Women Working In Helping ProfessionsOrder your Social Workers Are First Responders Shirt!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Episode 49: Crash Course In Being A One Parent Household Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouBeing faced with a pandemic has caused many families to go from being a two parent household to a one parent household. Many people who are essential personnel are deciding to isolate themselves in order to keep their families safe. This is creating a shift in parenting for many families and the parent who remains in the home is finding themselves in a position to juggle many things that they may normally have a partner for. Being a one parent household presents a variety of challenges. Here are some of my best tips for managing as a one parent household. Get up EARLY Multi task ASK for helpDelegate groceryMeal prep Try to take care of yourself Find your tribeCo-parent politelyIf you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Join my mailing list to get My Best Tips For Women Working In Helping ProfessionsCheck out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Join the Adventures of a New You mailing list!Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Connect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You on Facebook!For daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Many of us are in a lockdown/self quarantine/social distancing state. This may be a time of great opportunity. Read a good book.Girl Stop Apologizing Stories That StickDare to LeadDo LessBecomingThis Is MeYear of YesBoss UpGet Out Of Your Own WayBig Magic2. Listen to a podcastAdventures of a New YouStepping Up For The Working MomMom Is In Control Same Boat Huddle3. Start a podcast/create a website/instagram/facebook. 4. Update your resume/job search! 5. Stay Connected! Skype, FaceTime, Voxer, What’s app, social media.Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen Visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You

If your job is in a helping profession then your job is to show up for others every single day and you do. No matter what you are going through personally or professionally. You get dressed, you show up and you give the individuals that you work with your all. But what about you? We have all attended the compassion fatigue training but are any of them very helpful? No you know they are not. I can preach about self care and I can see your eyes start rolling. Who has time right? But here is the thing if you don’t make some and pace yourself you will never make it for the long haul. So if you only plan on doing this “for a few years” or maybe “until you have your baby” then go ahead and tune out. But if this is your career plan you may want to lean in and hold on. We have all had our days that we literally feel like we might break. When there are so many emergencies at work, or when you have something going on at home but still need to show up at the office; when your heart is breaking because there was a tragedy. But how do you get through it? Rephrase. How do you work through it? I don’t mean just showing up at work and working I mean leaning in and dealing with the things that are going on. That is the tricky part because there is no exact formula on how to get through it. But it is a compilation of self care; support; comradery; and self soothing. But here are a few ways to set work life boundaries so that you can continue to show up as the best version of yourself every day and curb compassion fatigue. Take control of what you can.2. Be intentional 3. Plan breaks 4. Build Your Tribe 5. Try to separate work and home. If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

We have all experienced difficult things. Maybe you left a toxic relationship. Raised a child on your own. You had a big move. Bounced back from a broken heart. Been homeless. Overcome addiction.Maybe it’s not one specific big thing but a series of everyday stressors that have compiled We all have worked through hard times. If you are facing a difficult time right now here are 10 tips to get through a hard timeBe positive Take care of yourself Don’t make any big decisions Remind yourself that you have been through hard times before Stay connected Take things one day or one minute at a timeBe patient with yourself. Reflect Keep Showing upStop comparing That’s all for today! As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouWhy do we seek other people’s permission to take care of ourselvesWhy do we need to feel the need to be validated by others that we are doing what is best for us. If you are like me and so many other women you will show up and work no matter how terrible you feel. Whether you are sick or emotionally drained whatever you are going through you will just keep on trucking. Why do we need someone else to validate that we are sick enough to rest? One of the reasons is that we have been programmed to think that resting implies weakness. But does it? No! Resting allows our bodies to heal and grow. Some would say that resting is self care and it is but the other half of your brain is telling you that resting means you are lazy. My brain fights these stories every time that I am sick. But we need to dig into our stories and reframe them! We need to remind ourselves that it is ok to take care of ourselves. It’s time that we start making ourselves a priority and that we take care of ourselves! We need to tune into our bodies and be self aware and allow ourselves to rest!This isn’t just about work and being sick it’s about building in time for rest and rejuvenation in our schedules. It’s about planning ahead and scheduling our lives so that we don’t get to our breaking points before we take that time for ourselves. We need to give ourselves permission to schedule time to take care of yourself We also need to give ourselves permission to set goals and achieve those goals! It’s the new year so we are all walking around with our brand new list of goals but will we actually be brave enough to work towards those goals. As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!This is Episode 44 of the podcast and today we are going to chat about: Unsolicited AdviceEarlier this week I was out shopping with my son, celebrating the first day of hunting, the extended Thanksgiving holiday and the great blizzard of 2019. We took the day to get some Christmas shopping done. Throughout the day, several people said things to me the first was while we were at lunch and just a kind reminder that kids grow so fast to enjoy it. Sometimes those reminders are not always well received as they usually come during a moment when we are struggling or flustered with parenting. But I was actually in a really good place to receive this kind reminder. That was actually why we had stopped to have lunch together. We were running errands after errand and racing what was supposed to be a pretty significant storm and I could have kept on trucking but my son specifically asked if we could stop and have lunch together. I could have said let's run through a drive thru and keep going but I was like you know what yes let's have lunch together. I realized as we were having lunch that he needed that. Frankly so did I. But he had some things that he needed to talk to me about. So we spent time talking and enjoying our lunch together instead of just racing through the day. Sometimes we all need to remember this and remember that yes our kids do grow quickly and you know what soon enough they will be busy teenagers and then adults with their own lives so we should slow down and make time to just sit and have lunch with them. The second stranger with unsolicited advice came while we were at TJ Maxx. I was still shopping but making my way to the register and my son was trying to move me along and then I realized already standing in front of a cashier. I have a rule that when we are in a store he can have some independence but I need to be able to see him (really hear him he is a loud child) because the world is crazy and I need to be able to get to him quickly if strangers start talking to him. He is very social we call him the mayor!So as I am still looking I remind my son several times not to rush me. So this ever so kind stranger starts talking to us and tells me that she never fought with her son. I was confused at first because this was by no means fighting. I mean seriously it wasn’t like I was asking him to put his shoes on. For a moment I was like sure whatever lady I’m sure you never fought with your kid. So I started to shrug her off but then she continued and reminded me that moments like this are fleeting and soon enough I will be begging my son to come and visit me. I quickly realized that she wasn’t sharing this advice for my benefit. She was sharing because she needed to talk about this for herself. So I let her keep talking. Somehow we got onto the subject of her being friends with her ex husband and he is a chiropractor and she sees him weekly. Then she asked about me. I shared that I am cordial with my son’s father. She said “Do better”. That hit right there. If you are co parenting even if you are in a relationship I’m certain that there are times that you are not on the same page or you make each other crazy. My parents have been divorced for almost 25 years and they get along great. Some people make it look so easy even though I’m sure that it has not been. It’s not easy and I’m certain that I will catch flack for this but I think that it is important for us to talk about how it is not easy. If you need a place to start I shared a few of my

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!This is Episode 43 of the podcast and today we are going to chat about: Surrounding yourself with encouraging peopleThey say that you are the average of the 5 people that you surround yourself with, google says that Jim Rohn started this concept. So as you go through your day today take a minute and look at the people that you are surrounding yourself with. Do these people exhibit the qualities that you want to have? If they do great! If they don’t know that it is ok to outgrow relationships. I’m not saying that you have to go and break up with the people around you. But it is ok to put a little space in that relationship and seek out new relationships. Sometimes one of the people that you seek out is a mentor. You can do this in person or even without that person even ever knowing that you are following them. That sounds a little creepy but I don’t mean it in a stalker kind of way. I mean in a way that you are learning from them. With social media it is very easy to surround yourself with positive people even when your actual daily life may feel like you are surrounded by negative nancys and debbie downers. I want to share with you some of the incredible women that I follow and try to learn fromBrene BrownHeather ChauvinErin MillerNikki GingrichJen RozenbaumMichelle ObamaRachel HollisKindra HallReece WitherspoonThese are just some of the ladies that I look to for inspiration. I tend to follow working women who are working on their own goals. I also say this you don’t just have to sit back and watch these women, read what they write, listen to their stories but I strongly encourage you to engage with them! I also encourage you to engage with the people that are in your daily life and tell them that you appreciate them! After all it is the day before thanksgiving so we are all trying to be mindful of our gratitude. So go ahead and reach out and tell someone how much you appreciate them today!That’s all for today! As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!This is Episode 42 of the podcast and today we are going to chat about: Rest and Nurturing YourselfBare with me during this episode because I know that I sound terrible but I needed to share this reminder!If you have listened to any of the recent episodes then you know that I talk about planning for how you want to feel using energetic time management and that one of the important parts of that is being able to move and shift if you are not feeling how you want to feel. Well something that frequently happens to us is specifically during the holidays is that that we may take on too much. From holiday gatherings to extra errands there is always something to do. The problem is that when we do this we stop listening to ourselves. I am guilty of it too. That’s why I wanted to talk about it today. Over the weekend I was doing all the things. Saturday we traveled for football and my voice started to get scratch and I chalked it up to all of the yelling during the football game. My dad even said something to me as the day went on checking to see if I was feeling ok. I brushed him off but should have at least entertained the idea that I may be coming down with something. Funny how parents never really stop being parents even when you are grown. Then on Sunday I did all the things. Literally I packed the day. Mid afternoon I started feeling really drained but what did i do? Did I listen and rest or even just sit still for five minutes? No you know I didn’t. I kept on moving. Project after project.By Monday morning I was full blown sick and kicking myself for not slowing down! On Monday it was like I hit a wall and there was no option but to rest. My body literally forced me to listen at that point. But why does it have to get that far? Why is it so hard to listen to what our bodies tell us that we need? I received the message loud and clear by Sunday but didn’t listen. Part of the reason is because we have been taught that resting is for the weak, or if you sleep in that you are “wasting the day away”. Those messages are ingrained into our brains. I have made a conscious effort over the past few months to slow down and literally sit down at times. The interesting thing about this is that for me this is not something that I am very good at doing in my own home. That may seem silly or backwards but I think that having the constant reminders surrounding me that there are 7 million things that need to be done makes it much more difficult to actually rest. So if this is something that you also struggle with then find another place to rest! A friend’s home, a park (obviously this is harder now that it is winter) maybe you even just park your car and sit for a few minutes. When my son was younger I would actually go to one of my parents' houses if I needed reinforcements or sometimes just so I could take a nap. Maybe you take a “sick day” for yourself and you still send the kids to school. Maybe you schedule a night each week with no activities and you come home from work and get right into your pjs and you just relax. Maybe you keep a weekend free from activities. Or you schedule time on sundays. All of this comes back to setting boundaries with yourself and with others. Remembering to say no sometimes when your schedule starts to look overloaded. Or remembering that it is ok to cancel an activity if you are not feeling well. You all know that if you tell your friends your sick they want nothing to do

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!Tips to reset when you are having a hard timeGet dressed Compartmentalize (Meditation/barre/run sit in the car and think about your intentions before you walk into Work/home wherever you are struggling)Energetic time management. Plan for how you want to feelBuild your tribe and talk to your tribe Learn something new (training)Try something new and out of your box Create a positive environment oils/candles/salt rock/ clean your desk get some new mojo Eat Doritos Take a break!Sometimes we need to just slow down and take a step back. Sometimes we realize that we are not on the right path and that it is time for a new adventure That’s all for today! As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!This is Episode 40 of the podcast and today we are going to chat about: Giving yourself grace and letting go of (MOM) guiltIn life we don’t always get to do all the things that we want to do or be all of the places that we want to be. Sometimes this is simply because it is impossible to be two places at the same time. When using energetic time management to plan your schedule there will be times that you have to say no and there may be guilt that goes along with that. As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest Jen can also be reached via email at adventuresofanewyou@gmail.com

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer!Have you ever been in a situation where you are having trouble expressing yourself? Maybe that is because it is difficult to be vulnerable or maybe it is because you are simply over thinking what you want to say. I’m not talking about the back and forth cavalier text messages or phone calls. We are going before surface-y conversation here and talking about how we feel, having our needs met and expectations. These conversations can be incredibly difficult. I spoke about 5 tips for communication on Episode 35 Remember:Have face to face conversations -If you need something - ASK! Get vulnerable…. Listen - Use your manners! Those apply here as well but today we are focusing on what your partner/friend/parent/coworker can do to help you be more comfortable in expressing yourself or what you can do if your partner needs this kind of support!If your partner/friend/parent/coworker is struggling with communication there are several ways to support them including: Be patient Be supportiveStart the conversation Be understanding Be encouraging Positive reinforcement If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest

Hello and Welcome to the podcast; Adventures of a New YouI am your host, Jen Parke a social worker and fellow adventurer! Last week I talked about taking care of your physical health and getting your butt to the doctor. Today I want to talk about physically resting. Whether you are struggling with something physically, mentally, cycling or just plain tired listen to your freaking self! Why is it that we can’t just tune in and hear our bodies yelling at us to slow down?Even when someone close to us literally tells us to listen to ourselves and rest it’s a struggle!Why is sitting still so hard? I’ll tell you why because that guilt creeps in and that guilt freaking smothering! Many of us were raised to believe that if we sleep in we are wasting the day away. I know I was. Is that a bad thing? No but we also need to remember to practice self care and sure get up early but get to bed earlier too!I recently read Kate Northrup’s book do less and I know I have talked about this already but that is because my mind is still blown. Ladies I don’t know about you but there is so much that I did not know about cycles. Listen I get it no one likes to talk about their period… I don’t either…. But reading this book gave me so much insight into how cycles work and how we need to pay attention to them! The idea that certain times of the month we can be so much more creative and productive is incredible. If you haven’t read the book I highly suggest it! There is also an app that you can use called my Flo that tells you which phase you are in. And i’m not not just talking about ovulating and all that. Sure that’s good to know for family planning but this is for creative planning and planning for productivity! This is also good for planning when your body needs extra rest! This app uses Kate Northrup’s principles. I will also say that none of this is an ad! I have just learned so much that I wish that I had known so I am sharing it with you!That’s all for today! As always thank you so much for listening!If you have a friend or even a family member that would love to hear this podcast please share this podcast with them and encourage them to join us!Check out my new website! https://adventuresofanewyou.com/ it just went live! Schedule a FREE Coaching call with Jen - because the help that you might need just may be to find some direction or some support in setting/meeting your goalsConnect with Jen and others on their adventures at Adventures of a New You Accountability GroupFor daily inspiration and support visit Jen on Instagram at Adventures Of A New You For inspiration check out Jen’s Pinterest