Rainy Day Diaries

Transitions suck, but they also help you grow and change, which is necessary for growth. (yay! adulting!)In this short and sweet episode why it's so necessary to go with the flow during transitions (once you're a parent) and what's next for Rainy Day Diaries!Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/55 for more details from the episode, & check out our Patreon Page -> www.patreon.com/rainydaydiaries for behind the scenes! 

Brad Montague is on the podcast today!! Not only is Brad the super coolest, kindest fellow you'll ever meet, but he's a New York Times bestselling author, amazing illustrator and the CREATOR OF KID PRESIDENT!! (whaaaa!)Yep! Brad is the creator of ‘Kid President’, the popular web series featured on Rainn Wilson’s Soulpancake YouTube channel, and his work has garnered more than 700 million views!!!In this episode we talk about:His LOVE for disgusting gas station treats. (ew!)Why it's his mission to inspire children around the world.What it was like collaborating with Sesame Street! (ah!)How Kid President came to be.Why sometimes we need a kick in the pants to start creating.Brad is also the force behind ‘Socktober’ the worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters!!His newest book ‘Better Grownups’ will release from Penguin RandomHouse in the spring of 2020. (yay!!) (link in the show notes!) www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/54

TW: Talks of Deep Depression, Bipolar Disorder & psychiatric hospitals.Christine Saenz (aka: Pepper Vintage) is an artist and mental health advocate who's vulnerably open about her struggle with Bipolar 1.In this episode we talk about:- Postpartum depression.- Overcoming a deep deep depression- Why Christine doesn't take medication. - Her potential suicide attempts. - Her inspiring stay at a psychiatric hospital.- Painting as therapy.Christine is my second guest to mention how she learned painting was an incredible therapy technique. In episode 33, Taylor Lee said the same thing. And ironically, Christine is who introduced me to Taylor's work in the first play! (yay!)Head to www.rainydaydiaries.com to read the show notes from this episode! There's a lot of really good ones. :)Say Hello! - instagram.com/rainydaydiariesSupport the show! - Patreon.com/rainydaydairies

It's a new year (Holy Crap!!) and that means you are most likely setting HUGE goals for the upcoming year! Or, you might be contemplating what you accomplished last year. Or, if you're like me, perhaps you're beating yourself up becuase you didn't "accomplish enough" last year. (This one sucks, by the way!)  In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I share a few ways to eliminate the stress of a new year, and encourage you to give yourself grace, goals & gratitude.Show notes for all the links in this episode! -> rainydaydiaries.comThis episode is NOT sponsored by Skillshare, but should be!! ;)Say hello! - instagram.com/jenipherlynSupport RDD! - patreon.com/rainydaydiaries  

TW: Discussion about disordered eating and depression. Non Wels is a writer, speaker and just all around motivational guy. He’s super open and honest about his past (and present) struggles, and is trying to change the world, one podcast episode & project at a time.We connected on Instagram after finding out we not only have similar missions in life, but similar podcasts! Since then, we’ve become friends, and I think he’s just awesome. Non has a kind heart, BIG dreams, and a passion for helping others.And now he's newest project, The Feely Human Collective, is launching soon and it is amazing! Head to the show notes to find all the links from this episode! www.rainydaydiaries.comCome say hello! -> instagram.com/jenipherlyn

HOLY CRAP! We made it to 50 on Rainy Day Diaries! CELEBRATE WITH ME! In this episode we talk about WHY it's so freaking hard to celebrate our wins, reflect back on the last 50 episodes and hear some ways we can learn how to celebrate our wins more!Thank you SO much for listening, sharing your thoughts and supporting Rainy Day Diaries. It means the WORLD to me!!Come say hello on Instagram! -> instagram.com/rainydaydiariespodSupport the podcast -> patreon.com/rainydaydiaries

In this week's episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I am OVER THE MOON excited to have had the opportunity to interview Lori Gottlieb. Lori is a powerhouse. She is seriously BIG potatoes!!Lori is a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, nationally recognized journalist, and weekly “Dear Therapist” columnist for The Atlantic. She's also an incredible storyteller - and is breaking down the stigma of mental wellness, one inspiring project at a time.We chatted about:- Lori's new book, "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone".- Misconceptions of therapy.- Communication during this social media crazed time.- Some incredible projects Lori is working on in 2020!Make EXTRA sure to listen during minute NINE and FOURTEEN! So much wisdom there!Head to the show notes (jenipherlyn.com/blog/49) to find all the links to Lori's adventures, including her new TedTalk (which you NEED to listen to!), and hear why I was so nervous to interview her! (It's not why you would think!)Say Hello on Instagram! - instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

Failure is a scary word. But what if we stopped thinking of failure as a bad word, and started thinking about it as a transition to what's next in your future?In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries I share 4 (four) times I've "failed" in my business. With the last one being something really vulnerable I'm kind of scared to talk about. Eep!Tune in to hear about said failures, and how to grow past things, even when they don't go your way. And make sure to check out the show notes, and see some pictures from the moments things didn't go as planned.-> jenipherlyn.com/blog/48!! Come say HELLO! on Instagram -> instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

Kyle Scheele is an inspiring author, speaker, and cardboarder (trust me, it's interesting!) who has challenged tens of thousands of students across the nation to build a better world.In this episode we chat about:- Becoming a professional speaker.- Storytelling.- Organizing said stories.- Finding a Mentor.- Finding YOUR "right way" to learn.- The Art of Cardboarding.I also want to mention that Kyle really is incredible at just keeping the conversation going. He had a cough AND I think we lost connection at some point too, and just hopped right back into what he was saying. It was impressive!I hope you enjoy this episode! Head to jenipherlyn.com/blog/47 to read the show notes and be sure to say HELLO! on Instagram! instagram.com/rainydaydiariespod

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries is Katie Vaz! She’s an encouraging illustrator, author and a graphic designer. She’s also a fellow Introvert! Introverts unite!!! (I think I should make that a pin!) We discuss self care, the crazy ride we call artist life, and how change is FREAKING SCARY! There’s a lot of talk of adjusting to adulthood AND motherhood, dealing with anxiety, and lots of vulnerable sacredness.Lastly we discuss WHY taking a break is SO needed, how we shouldn’t feel guilty for not following the beaten path, and how instagram can become a place of anxiety and not inspiration.Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/46 to read the show notes & make sure to say Hello! on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

Music + Books = Perfection!In this episode of Rainy Day Dairies, I have Emily Arrow as my guest. She's an award winning musician, a productivity junkie, and a children's book author. But my favorite thing of all is that she writes songs all about children's books! Emily creates music and books for young people. With her ukulele named Bow in hand, Emily’s mindful approach fosters a love for the arts at home and in the classroom!In this episode we discuss our favorite planners, Peter Reynolds' amazing book, The Dot, and how music can change a kiddo's life! We also gush about our ukulele journeys. I've been a fan of Emily Arrow for quite some time! She is just as joyful "IRL" aka video chat as she is on Instagram!  I hope you enjoy this week's episode! Be sure to head to the show notes for the weekly mentionables - www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/45 + SAY HELLO on Instagram! www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

In this quick PEP TALK episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I share a breakfast time revelation!! This episode will hopefully inspire you to have a more relaxing & inspiring morning. Head over the the show notes, to see a week of happiness! www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/44. And be sure to Say HELLO! -> www.instagram.com/rainydaydiariespst...this episode is inspired by my friend, Mandy Ford! 

On this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, we're talking about INFERTILITY!Infertility (like mental wellness) is one of those topics that seem taboo to talk about. So today we're here to change that!! My guest, Kristin Hinrichs and I are going to openly talk about her journey with infertility. And about all the different paths she’s taken on her journey towards becoming a mom. 12% of women (and men!) in the US are dealing with infertility right now, which means that  you most likely know quite a few women around you who have dealt with a fertility journey.And I bet most of those people are lonely and need a hug, so hopefully after you listen to this episode, you will go hug them!!Head to the show notes (jenipherlyn.com/blog/43) to see more photos from Kristin's journey + some really AWESOME ones of us in our younger years. :) And say HELLO! on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rainydaydiariespod

On this episode of Rainy Day Diaries I have my husband, Camilo aka "Boy" on the show to discuss our quirky love story & talk about effective communication skills! We also talk briefly about why he loves being a Dad & how long distance relationships are SUPER hard! Oh and cats. We talk about cats.I've been trying to get Camilo on the podcast for over a year now, and we thought our SIXTH wedding anniversary would be the perfect time! (That's a lie... HE thought this would be the perfect anniversary gift! lol) Enjoy our playful banter, and a cameo by Oliver at the end.Head to Jenipherlyn.com/blog/42 to read the show notes and see some snazzy photos of us over the years. And make sure to say Hello! On Instagram! I'm @jenipherlyn and he's @Camilogx.Happy Listening!PS: Fun blooper at the end, if you're BRAVE enough to stay till the end! lol

This episode of Rainy Day Diaries is a JOY! I will be honest and say I had a few crappy work days, but decided to edit Mati's episode while I worked and INSTANTLY felt better. She's just delightful!We cover such an array of topics in this episode such as when it's a "right" time to take meds for your horrible anxiety, how she started a painting career in her 30's and now travels around the world to lead workshops! (someone PLEASE go to Morocco for me in November!)We also talk about copyright infringement, learning new skills (let's all make JAM!) & licensing your artwork.Make sure to stay tuned till the end to hear us talk about how LIBERATING opening up about mental health and anxiety is!!!!Make sure to head to the show notes to read about all the other topics we discuss! It's a doozy! www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/41Come say Hello! www.instagram.com/jenipherlyn 

Fun Warning! I do talk about inducing labor and pregnancy in general. I also talk heavily about anxiety in this episodeIn this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I share openly about my pregnancy and birth story. I share about my HOW BAD my anxiety was, how mean other mothers can be, and the most important part.... that there is NO “one” birth or pregnancy story, EVER!!! And that's okay. If yours doesn't look or feel like what you see in movies or television, that's okay!! We are all different and our bodies are different. AND if you're feeling incredibly ANXIOUS about the thoughts of even being a parent or if you're cut our for this, that's okay too! I was right there with you!!Also... learn about WHY Pelicans helped me give birth! Hooray!Double also… forgive me! I am NOT a doctor, so if I explain any medical stuff wrong, sorry! My bad! lol*Mentionables:Pregnancy / Gestational DiabetesMansplaning Doctors!HSP Mama Blog!Waitress - The Musical!JJ Heller's Song, Meant To Be.Stacie Bloomfield's episode of Rainy Day Diaries!Head to the show notes to read the rest! www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/40PS: YOU get to listen to hear me awkwardly talk about how to induce labor! Whoo Hoo! Lucky you!!

Todd Parr is an award-winning Children's Book Author (and illustrator!) He has authored more than 50 books for kids that have been translated into 15 languages! Four of which were published just this year! (which in book land, is just CRAZY PANTS unheard of!) Many of his books are about hard situations like losing a loved one, feeling different & why being unique is awesome. Which is obviously up my alley! I was super stoked to have Todd on the podcast. We talk about how he got started in this crazy book journey, why we need kindness in this world, & how not knowing what you're doing can help you get to where you want to go! If you're an aspiring children's illustrator, this episode will inspire you by the serendipitous way Todd started his career. From books to working with incredible brands like FAO Schwartz & Sesame Street! (ahh!) Even if you're not an illustrator, you'll love Todd's exuberant spirit! Mentionables: Dealing with Dyslexia. Going outside the box. Dealing with people who don't understand you. Serendipity. Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/39 to read the show notes, and see Todd's amazing FAO Schwartz windows! Eep! And be sure to pop in on Instagram to say hello! www.instagram.com/rainydaydiariespod

Last week on Rainy Day Diaries, I released an episode about how to STAND OUT at networking events inspired by my time at Podcast Movement. So it's appropriate that THIS week I'm super excited to release a LIVE episode from Podcast Movement (featuring Hayley Luckadoo!) about how to make the MOST out of a conference, even when you're an introvert! I hope you get SO much out of the episode, whether you're an introvert or an extrovert! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/38 to read the show notes and be sure to say Hello! on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jenipherlyn Have a beautiful day!

Sometimes it's really hard (especially if you're an introvert!) to STAND OUT while going to networking events or conferences. In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I share FIVE ways how you can really make an impact on those around you while going to networking events. Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/37 to read the show notes and see more pictures from my time at Podcast Movement! (What inspired this episode!) Say Hello! - Instagram.com/jenipherlyn

It's so easy to feel STUCK inside the boxes (or labels) that were given to us at various times in life. Were you called the shy one? Or the academic one? The loud stubborn one? In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I discuss how it's so easy to put ourselves in a box and why we need to shed these labels! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/36 to read the show notes + a story about the episode! Thanks so much for listening!! www.instagram.com/jenipherlyn - Say Hello!

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaires, we have storyteller & activist Branden Harvey from Good Good Good!! I am SO STOKED to share this episode with you!! It. Is. AWESOME. Branden and I discuss such a vast array of topics from how to make an impact in our worlds in our own unique way, to finding love on the internet. Falling in love with tiny dogs (Poptart is ON THE PODCAST!), and turning passion projects into a career. I felt SO empowered after our call, and I hope it makes you feel the same! Your RDD homework! What are your THREE causes you're passionate about? Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/35 to read the shownotes, and see how cute Poptart is!! This episode is brought to you by "Find Your Rainbow", head to www.jenipherlyn.com to grab the book!

In this quicky pep talk episode of Rainy Day Diaries I wanted to comfort you if you're been hard on yourself for not learning things as quickly as you like, or you're not where you WANT to be in this world (yet!!) that you are NOT alone.

I'm so excited to share today's episode with painter and mental wellness advocate, Taylor Lee! Taylor is an incredibly passionate painter who uses who's her mental illness as a catapult to grow not only her business but her outlook on life as well! She uses her bipolar disorder as an important component in her creative process. She sees the world through the ever twisting kaleidoscope of mania, experiencing extreme periods of high energy regularly as a result of bipolar disorder. Still, Taylor finds ways to bring the reality of a stigmatized mental illness into a celebratory light, creating paintings that are buzzing with energy, movement, and loud colors. Listen in as we discuss learning how to communicate in marriage when you're struggling with mental illness, overcoming a battle with anorexia and the amazing ways to grow your business by following your dreams! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/33 to read all the shownotes, mentionables and find all of Taylor's links! This episode is sponsored by "Find Your Rainbow"!! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com  to get the book! :D

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I have my co-host Oliver here to help me discuss 365 tips that I've learned over the last 365 days of being a Mama Bird... Just kidding! I share the top 10ish things I've learned since becoming a Mother. I hope this episode helps you whether you're a Mom (or Dad!) or not! It really talks about the IMPORTANCE of self care, which you know I think is SUPER needed! Head to Jenipherlyn.com/blog/32 to read the show notes! Or to Jenipherlyn.com to buy Find Your Rainbow! Thanks so much! Enjoy the show!

**Warning: We are FAST talkers! You might want to set your speed back a smidge. Sorry!

Sara Zorel found me on Instagram and deemed herself a SUPER FAN, but now we’re just friend fans! lol Her kawaii inspired artwork is just too cute!! And her story is pretty awesome too! Sara is also my VERY first guest FROM THE FUTURE!!!! I interviewed her on a Friday (my time) but it was Saturday (her time!) Crazypants!! We talk about everything from dealing with #anxiety & #bullying, to how she got a book deal from her @youtube channel!! Eep! So cool! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/30 to read all the show notes! Come say hello on instagram! www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries This episode is sponsored by "Find Your Rainbow" Head to www.jenipherlyn.com to get the book! :D

When I started my podcast journey, I was FOUR months pregnant. I had no idea if I was able to take on the challenge, and if I would be able to continue once my son was born. I didn't want to spend any money on podcasting if it wouldn't work out, so I didn't buy a microphone. I didn't sign up for a hosting site. I spent no money at all! Don't let the fear of expensive microphones and complicated websites stop you from starting a podcast! In episode 29 of Rainy Day Diaries, I share with you how to start a podcast on the cheap! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/29 for the full show notes and links from the show!! Say HI! on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

I met Michelle Ward (aka: The “When I Grow Up Coach”) almost 10 years ago via her newsletter. It caught my eye while I was stopped at a stop light one day. (bad jen!) After that email I became a fan, and when I moved to NYC (where Michelle lived) I got the chance to work with her in person, and even visit one of her ukulele shows! This lady is an encouraging bag of talents. She’s a business coach, an actress, she plays uke, she writes her own songs, and is the mother is the spunkiest little five year old you’ve ever met! She’s also the one who suggested I write a book in the first place!! Head to our show notes for all the extra info & Links! www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/28

In February of 2010, I had a complete breakdown at work, and ended up hiding under my desk. In this month’s Solo episode of Rainy Day Dairies I go more in depth about that expierence, talk about when and WHY I started taking medicine, and what makes me still continue to take medicine years later. I’ve been wanting to share an episode like this for quite some time, and after seeing a new (to me) hashtag called #ShowYourMeds, I thought it was time to share it, no matter how scary it felt! I really hope it’s helpful!! Let me know in the comments!

When I first came upon Booki Vivat's book series, "Frazzled", I instantly knew I wanted them. I was vending at a market and decided I was going to buy them from my book seller neighbor, (but Camilo said I bought enough books... then later bought them for me for Christmas, so it was a win!) Not only is she an author/illustrator (win again!), but she’s obsessed with pastries. It was so exciting to get to interview someone who (also) wrote and illustrated a book for middle grade kids, and Booki’s story is super interesting! Make sure to listen to find out how she went from working at a publishing house, to becoming a published author, without even pitching any books!! As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!I’d love to hear from you! @jenipherlyn or @rainydaydiariespod www.jenipherlyn.com

While visiting one of my favorite coffee shops recently, someone playing with Ollie said to me… ”All of my friends are having babies right now, and I feel like I’m supposed to have one now.”I pretty much said exactly this podcast to her to encourage her NOT to feel pressured!! Just in case there somewhere out there who also feels pressured, either by her friends, her age, her family, or just because she’s married, I thought it would be the perfect first minisode pep talk.

I was insanely happy to interview Katie Abey for an episode of Rainy Day Diaries. We’ve been instagram friends for a while now and I just ADORE her style!In this episode we talk about the differences in Mental Health in UK and US, about how mean our brains can be to each other, how to overcome depression and anxiety, and how INCREDIBLE Katie’s journey in the illustration world has been! (Just out of Uni she started an illustration empire and now has 6 employees and two physical shop locations. Crazypants!!) Since we talked, Katie is now pregnant with a little girl! Ahhhhh so exciting!As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!I’d love to hear from you! @jenipherlyn or @rainydaydiariespod www.jenipherlyn.com

I’m going to be honest, working while being a stay at home mom is just harddddd!In this month’s short & sweet solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I share some suggestions on how to make your life easier when you're a mom running a business.Mompreneur Sanity Saving Hacks as my friend Brandy called them!As your listen, you’ll get FIVE take aways to hopefully help you create a little more work/life balance while taking care of your little one.I feel like these would be helpful even if you’re NOT a Mom too, but mandatory if you are a mama-bird! :)As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Today on Rainy Day Diaries I’m interviewing Ambivalently Yours, an artist known for her very pink, emotionally stimulating artwork. For the last five years, she have been exploring her ambivalence and feminist questions by posting pink drawings on her Tumblr blog. She then went viral and her work has been turned into products, videos, installations and even a podcast called Rebelliously Tiny.One of the coolest parts of her artwork if that she challenges the social norms, sharing various political and feminist beliefs, and by doing that she connects with such an abundance of people.As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Why is being gentle with yourself SO freaking Hard?!?!?In this month’s short & sweet solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I talk about a my thoughts on giving yourself GRACE and give you a few tips to help you be kinder to yourself!!

This week’s episode of Rainy Day Diaries is actually the VERY FIRST interview I ever conducted! It’s with my best friend, (of over 20 years!) Amanda, and I’m just posting it WAY LATE! lol (literally ONE YEAR after I recorded it! eep!)We talk about how opposites attract in friendship, growing up & how your friends can help you during rough times. I hope you enjoy this SUPER casual, easy listening interview!Also, everyone congratulate Mandy, she’s a new mama! Yay!As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

What are you MOST grateful for?? For the past year, I've been trying various techniques to help me feel more grateful.

I’ve been following along Marloes De Vries’s journey for quite a few years now and have always admired her bold, brave way to share hard things using comics. She’s open and funny and I just adored interviewing her! Her business journey is fascinating, as is the job she held before she was an illustrator! We talk about everything from going through hardships like depression, having anxiety and being an introvert to talking to animals, buying legos & our favorite and least favorite condiments.It’s an incredibly interesting conversation and I hope you love listening to it as much as we loved recording it!As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

For YEARS I have done all the things I thought I SHOULD be doing. Filling check lists, going after goals that go after the shoulds... but what happens if you start listening to the WANTS inside you, instead of things you SHOULD be doing - instead of filling out the check lists?This week is Rainy Day Diaries I talk about the SHOULDS vs the WANTS. And about the first time I decided to heck with the shoulds! I'm going after a want!!Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast to take a listen, or open up Rainy Day Diaries on @googleplaymusic, @itunes or @stitcherpodcastsIf you like the episode I'd love for you to leave an @itunes review! And subscribe!!

Today’s episode of Rainy Day Diaries is with Stacie Bloomfield from Gingiber. She has SO many wise nuggets for you about life, business, and trying her best to balance the two of them. She also talks about how she’s grown her business to include multiple staff members, trade shows, and about following her illustration dreams! Also, fun story.... I was SO excited to interview Stacie from Gingiber, and I'm pretty sure we scheduled our date WAY in advance, but I ended up interviewing her like two hours before I went to the hospital to get induced to have Ollie.As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

In this month’s solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I talk about how learning about something new (an important cause in this case!) can quickly turn into a passion… or if you’re really lucky, can quickly turn into a reason you beat yourself up.I discuss the Zero Waste Movement and easy ways for all of us to eliminate trash.My favorite straw!My favorite silverware set! So cool story, this is one of the VERY FIRST episodes of the podcast I recorded when I was pregnant. I actually came up with the idea of this episode while at a networking event in St. Pete while being surrounded by plastic cups and pre-wrapped granola bars.In all honesty though, since I became a Mom, this has been WAY harder. WAY WAY harder. Mom Brain is a real thing, and I often can’t even remember to wear shoes when I leave, let alone remember all my reusable items, but I’m trying my best. :)Also HERE is my full list of my FAVORITE waste-free products! Mentionables:- Sad Sea Turtle with Straw in Nose - graphic.- Give Yourself a BREAK! - I didn’t know about her back when I recorded this episode but I love that she explores way to reduce waste without making us feel bad about it. :)

Today’s inspiring episode is with Heather Davulcu aka April Heather Art. We covered so many topics, from Friendship to Illness, and how art helped her cope with her pain she was feeling. We also chatted about how one bridesmaid card changed the course of her art career.Friendship was a big full circle of topic in this episode. We talked about learning how not only to make friends as a adolescent, but as an adult as well. I literally cried while editing this. I’m so inspired by Heather (and Alyssa from episode 3)’s bravery - they both got bulled and then both joined tons of groups to make friends, even though joining things and meeting new people is scary! PS: You can tell when I recorded this, it was almost Mother’s Day! Ha! But her women marching artwork is so amazing and still available!!

In this solo PEP TALK! I encourage you to EMBRACE your sensitivity, yo! I'll talk about Hyper Sensitivity also known as HSP. Growing up feeling like a weakling, I didn't even know HSP was a personality trait until I was much older. But alas, IT IS A THING! A real, personality thing, and it's MORE than okay if you have it! Being sensitive can make things harder, but it's also what makes us amazingly loving folks too!Notables:- Anthon St. Maarten, Divine Living: The Essential Guide To Your True Destiny- Are you a HSP?? Find out here!- An Amazing article about the hardship of transitions.As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

* Content Warning: Discussions of eating disorders.In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, Jessie and I talk about everything from unicorns to following your dreams, and oddly enough, bond over our recoveries of our eating disorders.In this talk we discover how someone with a hardcore eating disorder can simultaneously have a business around dessert recipe development.A few fun Topics:- Believing in Miracles.- Creating the perfect job based on all of your favorite things.- How Jessie managed a business ALL about baking WHILE struggling with an eating disorder.As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

In this month's solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I share about how hard dealing with social anxiety can be! I also share that sometimes our anxious brains scare us MORE than necessary, and how the turnout of an outing could actually be better than we expected!Aside from always being pregnant in all these episodes, (which is a dead giveaway) this is the first episode that you'll 100% realize it was taped SOOOOOOO many months ago! lolAs always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Vanessa Newton is a BEACON OF LIGHT. She's a magical unicorn, and quite honestly, she has the best laugh ever!When I first found out about Vanessa's work, I was baby sitting at a cute little munchkins house reading her a goodnight book, and the book was so gorgeous I snuck back in there to look at all the pictures once she went to sleep. This book, One Love was illustrated by my good friend Vanessa.In addition to how Dyslexia (among other things) did NOT hold her down in pursuit of inspiring children around the world, a few fun Topics we discuss are:- Her interesting journey to illustrator-hood.- How she overcame her nay-sayers.- How music can change and uplift even theYou can Find Vanessa here:Website I Instagram I FacebookMentionables:- The Snowy Day - Matilda "When I Grow Up".---------------Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcastMusic: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Welcome to another episode of Rainy Day Diaries! In this month’s solo episode I share 10 (hopefully practical + helpful!) ways to help love on yourself! Most of these self care tips don’t cost a thing, and will hopefully make you delightfully happier - at least for a little while. ;) As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries I interview Juliet Meeks. Juliet is the owner of Juliet Meeks Design, a surface design studio in her hometown of New Orleans. She’s inspired by creating with my hands, vintage textiles, and the organic shapes of nature. You'll find her most days in my studio, which she shares with her husband Michael, who runs his own music production studio, and their dog Roxy.A few fun Topics: - How counseling helped her in her daily life.- How 100 day projects can bring SO much goodness! - Learning to be in the present and find joy in the everyday.You can Find Juliet here:Website I Instagram I Facebook As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D  

In this month's solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I give you a list of SEVEN things I *wish* we all knew about depression and anxiety. My hope is that in this short episode you realize how amazing you are - mental illness or not! That you're not alone and that good things can happen when you have crappy days. :)As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

* Content Warning: Discussions of infertility and miscarriage.

One of the things about Mental Illness I don't understand... like AT ALL, is why it's such a taboo topic. Why can others see the need to seek help for other illnesses but NOT related to mental illness? It just makes no sense at all.As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D In this month's solo episode, I go into details about why it's potentially considered taboo and how we can hopefully change that!