Bru-tiful Journey

Dre Penn was one of the most fun interviews I have done. I get to see him twice a week, but it is in a different capacity because he is telling me to life heavy stuff and hold planks for what feels like forever. Today, though, I got to talk to him about his story and how he has used the disappointment that injury can bring to an athlete to build a life he loves. If you want to find Dre, you can check out his Instagram @dreday_05. I hope that our conversation brings you some inspiration for pushing through your obstacles, too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Lauren is one of my mentors in the world of therapy and I have so much respect for what she has done in the field. The wisdom that she brings to the table, whether we are talking about as a mentor, teacher, therapist, etc, is SO valuable. It was so wonderful to chat with her about all things therapy, and especially about trauma therapy and addiction. After you listen, I am sure you will love her as much as I do so make sure to check her out on Insta @lkinstitute or the good ole' world wide web at www.lkinstitute.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Megan Good is the artistic genius behind the newly launched Brutiful Journey website. I was so grateful to her for taking the time to sit down with me to talk about entrepreneurship, self-care, and being a woman in this crazy, mixed-up world. It was such a blast to talk to her today AND to work with her on the thing of beauty that is www.brutifuljourney.com. Check out her work by visiting the website and you can grab my self-care guide, too! But, for now, just enjoy my conversation with the delightful Megan Good! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Boundaries are an elusive topic. We don't always know what the word means, we don't always know if what we are feeling is right, we don't always know if we should set a boundary or let one be violated. This episode features some overarching thoughts about the topic-a little bit of a definition and a few tips. At less than 20 minutes, it is just enough to get your brain going. Are your boundaries working for you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

I talked all about how hard the comparison monster makes my fitness journey, but now I want to talk about something that makes it easier. Or rather someone. Cassie Smith is my Beach Body Coach and also my long-time gal pal. Like, we met in a college dorm long time gal-pal. Getting to sit down with her to talk about how health and fitness shows up in the lives of busy people was so wonderful and I am grateful to be on this road with her. If you are interested, you can find her on The Gram @cdsmith33. If you need some help and support in the fitness area, she is your gal. Just tell her Jessica sent you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

I jumped back behind the mic today to talk a little bit about my thoughts on why we compare ourselves to other people. And why we need to stop comparing ourselves to other people! If you enjoy what you hear, or you think someone needs to hear my message, take a screenshot for your social! Tag me @jessicambru so I can say thank you personally. Thanks for being a part of my journey, and for allowing me to be a part of yours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

The dynamic of my family is really interesting. I am the oldest of 11 grandchildren on my Dad's side and, when I say oldest, I mean oldest. There is almost 20 years between myself and my youngest cousin and I was the only granddaughter for 12 years before another gal graced the Brubaker family. I was reflecting the other day and I realized that this podcast was born out of my heart for mentorship for gals in their twenties. And that heart for mentorship was born out of my relationship with my cousins. So, I reached out and asked them if they would be willing to participate in a question and answer style podcast so that listeners can get to know me a little better and a little differently. Honestly, I love these gals so much that the interview felt just like we were sitting around my grandma's table at Thanskgiving.....except for the fact that we were on Zoom and also that there was no turkey. But, hearing their experience of me and how they are growing into themselves was so beautiful. I hope you can relate and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having this conversation with these beautiful young ladies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

I sat down with myself and the microphone to share a little bit more about my story and the things that have been coming up in my reflections in the last few weeks. Like most of us, I have been spending a lot more time in my mind lately-as life altering experiences usually cause us to do. But the result of those reflections was some increased awareness around this journey that I am on and I am so grateful to share it with all of you today. I hope that it provides a little bit of inspiration, but what I really hope it inspires is your curiosity. Consider the possibilities if you let yourself dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Today was such a treat to get to have a Zoom call with Krystal and Zack of Hughes Crafted. They are local creatives who are doing their part to make our world and our space more beautiful. These two run a blog showcasing their own DIY projects at home as well as the custom pieces that they design and create from idea to execution. Krystal and Zack are DIYing their home and their life and I was so grateful to them for taking the time to share a little bit about their journey. I am also grateful to them for creating a custom built in piece for my home, photos of which can be found on all of my social media platforms, so go check it out! But not until after you delight in my conversation with Krystal and Zack of Hughes Crafted! If you like what you hear, you can check out these two crafty makers on all of the social platforms @HughesCrafted or send them an email with an idea at hughescrafted@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Emily Rieve and Lindsey Schoenemann took the leap from the classroom into entrepreneurship, and they did it together. These Besties in Business sat down with me to share the journey that got them to where they are now. In the uncertain times that we are currently facing, small businesses are definitely at risk. If you want to support these gals and GenuWine Arizona, remember that they are still offering retail options at their location in Downtown Phoenix. You can find them at 888 N. 1st Ave #101, Phoenix, AZ 85003 each day from 1pm to 7pm for grab and go wine and retail items. You can also send an email to GenuWineAZ@gmail.com to place and order to pick up. Follow their journey on social @genuwine_az and/or @besties.in.business --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

In these uncertain times, I find I am having a lot of conversations about feeling out of control. We are only in control of ourselves, our bodies, our thoughts, our emotions and our behaviors. This little bonus episode is the body scan meditation that I did with my staff today. This is an exercise that should NOT be attempted while driving. Find a quiet spot in your home, bedroom, backyard, office, etc and take some time to get grounded into the sensations of your body. I think that the feeling of being settled, even if it just for a few minutes, will benefit you more than you realize. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

What a pleasure it was to have the lovely and talented Sarah Quinn, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Director and Owner of Arcadia Wellness Center in Phoenix. We had such a beautiful conversation about business and self care. I loved spending time with her and being able to talk about empowering each other as women and how beauty is both inside and out. You can find Sarah on Instagram @arcadiawellnesscenter or online at arcadiawellnesscenter.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

I am so lucky because I got to have a beautiful conversation with Sarah Rice of Rice Design Studio in Tucson, Arizona. This gal is such a beautiful example of how life can throw you a curve and that you can survive it. I am so grateful for our discussions about self care, how your physical space can make such an impact and creating order out of chaos. Find her on social media @sarahricedesignstudio or on her website rdsinteriordesign.com A million thanks to the incomparable Sarah Rice-enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Today I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Scott Ellis. A physical therapist by trade and an endurance athlete by nature. This guy has run more Ironman races than I can count and I am over here like “I will run that 5k if there is brunch at the end.” So much fun talking to Scott about how he got himself to where he is, his journey helping other athletes achieve their goals as a coach and how he can possibly run, bike and swim for an entire day. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Scott Ellis. If you like what you hear, you can find him on Instagram @scottecoaching or by email at scottecoaching@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lesley Meek. Veteran teacher, MLM business owner and one of my favorite gal pals. We talked business, personal development and how quickly things change in our world. This episode is sure to inspire you to find the power that exists in taking care of and working on your relationship with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

Meet Katrina Taylor-she is bilingual, artistic and joyous. Today, we talk about the power of choice in our lives and how choosing joy beats misery any day. You can find out more about Katrina on Instagram @trinnalynne and @trinaslifeinfilm or on her blog trinalynne.blogspot.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

What a delight it was to sit down with Counselor and Lead Wedding Planner at Riding Tandem-Carlie Gonzales. We talk about emotional health, self care and planning your spontaneous moments. As a note, we had some technical difficulties with the audio that were not editable but stick with us through the bumps because the great insight and tips on emotional balance are such gems that you may not even notice! For more on Carlie, check her out on "the gram" @riding_tandem and @mscarliejo_ or on her website ridingtandem.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message

In this episode, you will meet Jessica Brubaker, therapist and personal development enthusiast. Gain a little bit of insight into who she is, the journey she is on and how she got here. More interview style podcasts to come, but this episode features just Jessica telling her story. Follow her journey on social Jessica M Brubaker on Facebook and @jessicambru on Instagram. Check out her blog at www.bru-tifuljourney.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessica-brubaker/message