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What would it be like to live fully connected to our bodies? In my podcast, I discuss the deepest of life's questions and topics with guests about ways in which we have been living disconnected from who we are, and how to get back inside of our own bodies

Jackie Gronlund


    • Jan 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Rasheed Newson || My Government Means to Kill Me | AIDS Cris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 66:45


    Hello people of the world, and welcome back. Oh, I have missed you. Season 4 of The Unity Project is kicking off with an incredible interview with the author of My Government Means to Kill Me, Rasheed Newson. "My Government Means to Kill Me is an exhilarating, fast-paced, coming-of-age story that lends itself to a larger discussion about what it means for a young, gay, Black man in the mid-1980s to come to terms with his role in the midst of a political and social reckoning." I learned so much reading his book and talking with him on the podcast about the AIDS crisis, and practical ways we can do so much better. Enjoy!   Follow Me: IG: @jackieg.tv www.jackiegronlund.com Follow Rasheed IG: @rasheed.newson.author https://www.rasheednewson.com/

    Manny Mac || Trans Deity, Self-Intimacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 54:17


    Hello loves! This week on the podcast I got to talk with Manny Mac, a Trans-Deity and self-intimacy coach. In summary, Manny was AMAZING. I found him on Instagram and am soooo happy that I did. In our interview we talked about intimacy, queerness, representation, coming out as trans, spiritual trauma, gender, and so many things. Enjoy!   Follow Me: IG: @jackieg.tv www.jackiegronlund.com   Follow Manny IG: @blacknqueerdivinity linktr.ee/blacknqueer   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qA-yQaltJXI

    Mac Curran || Opioid Awareness, Time2Act Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 66:09


    Hello loves! This episode with Mac Curran was a blast to make. We're both partnering with Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services this month in their Time2Act campaign to bring awareness to opioid use in MO, and getting to talk in more depth on the podcast was incredible.  Mac was so kind in sharing his experience with opioids, sobriety, and more.  Enjoy!   Time2ActMissouri.com Follow Me:  IG: @jackieg.tv Buy My Book: https://www.jackiegronlund.com/buymybook/p/finding-home www.jackiegronlund.com   Follow Mac: IG: @dna_mac300

    Tammaka Staley || Decolonized Sex Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 66:33


    Hello my friends! This week, meet Tammaka Staley. Tammaka was a JOY to talk to about her relationship with her body and all the work they are doing around sex education. She is the Founder and CEO of Youth Affirming Sex Education (YASÉ), LLC. YASÉ is a youth organization specializing in comprehensive, decolonized sex education for 12-19-year-olds. Their mission is to provide culturally sound workshops, curriculum, and one-on-one parent sessions to encourage healthy sex practices so all youth can have the tools to affirm themselves and their communities. We talked about everything from masturbation to ranch dressing. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Tammaka:  IG: @sexaffirminggoddess weareyase.com    WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/cysl7D65GEo  

    Mikki Kendall || Hood Feminism, Food Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 59:45


    Hello, my favorite people on the internet! Today I had the honor of interviewing Mikki Kendall. Mikki is a writer, diversity consultant, and "occasional feminist". She's the author of the NYT best-selling book, Hood Feminism, which EVERYBODY should drop what they're doing and go pick up a copy right now. She was so generous to share her story about her relationship with her body and had so much wisdom on topics like food accessibility, feminism, poverty, eating disorders, and more. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Mikki: IG: @karnythia mikkikendall.com Buy Hood Feminism: https://mikkikendall.com/books-2/

    Erica Smith || Sex Ed, Feminism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 66:33


    Holy bajeezus I'm excited about this week's episode. I got to talk with sex educator Erica Smith on the podcast today about her journey with her relationship with her body. I've wanted to have someone on to talk about this topic with for a while and now feels like an incredibly important time. Erica shares so much of her story regarding feminism, queerness, being a riot girl, and proper sex education. Go listen, trust me.  Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Erica: IG: @ericasmith.sex.ed purityculturedropout.com Webinar on Sexual Communication: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N8yGjDSERI2goY3meAjyYg

    Brian Sonia-Wallace || Rent Poet, Poetry of Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 68:40


    Hello, my dear internet friends! This week I got to interview Brian Sonia-Wallace, the West Hollywood Poet Laureate, Harper Collins Author, and one of the most creative/ unique people I've ever gotten to talk to.  In 2012, Brian set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and accidentally started their business: RENT Poet. Over 5,000 poems later, their book of essays, The Poetry of Strangers, profiles the communities they've written for across America, and the desperate desire to be listened to and heard that they found. Excerpts have been published in The Guardian and Rolling Stone, and they've been the official Writer in Residence for unlikely clients from Amtrak to the Mall of America. I got to talk with this incredible human about what it was like traveling America with a typewriter, meeting countless strangers, and talking about what they need.  We also talked about Brian's story of how they became who they are today, how their relationship with their body has grown over the years through outlets like bodybuilding and theatre, and what it means to be a poet. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Brian: IG/ Twitter/ Facebook: @rentpoet www.briansonia-wallace.com   PRIDE POETS: "This Poems for You" podcast debuts in June 2022. ON JUNE 11TH: Call 202-998-3510 and poets will be standing by to write you a custom poem over the phone! More info at www.weho.org/pride or @wehoarts.  

    Jarrod Shusterman & Sofia Lapuente || YA Authors, Character Development, Body Dysmorphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 69:16


    Hello friends! Today I have an episode that felt like a holiday to record. Truly. I had the honor of chatting with Sofia Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman, NYT best selling YA romance/thriller authors. We got to talk about their writing process when it comes to character development, and how being connected to themselves plays a role in that. Sofia is from Spain and had so much to share regarding the differences in pressure on the bodies in Spain versus America. Jarrod talked about his experience growing up as a wrestler, and the pressures put on young bodies in that culture.  I had so much fun interviewing them, and can't wait for you all to listen. Enjoy :)    Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Sofia and Jarrod: IG: @sofiandjarrod TikTok: @sofiandjarrod   Keep an eye out for their upcoming YA novel, RETRO, coming soon.

    Sierra Holland || Healthcare Oppression, Full Spectrum Doula,

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 47:37


    Today I had the honor of chatting with Sierra Holland, an apprentice midwife, full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, and reproductive advocate. Sierra had so much important wisdom to share with us on how to support marginalized people in healthcare better. We talked a lot about the oppression of families made up of LGBTQIA+ and nonbinary individuals, black indigenous and people of color, and other marginalized groups.  She also has a PhD in sociology, is a roller skater, and is one of the most interesting people I've talked to here.  After talking with her, I feel like a changed human being and can't wait to share this conversation. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Sierra: IG: @allbodiesbirth https://www.allbodiesbirth.com/   Other helpful links https://softcornermidwifery.com/ https://www.uua.org/re/owl https://queerdoulanetwork.com/  

    Lily Sais || Anxiety, Orthorexia, Three Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 66:49


    Hello, people of the world! The Unity Project is back today with an incredible guest, Lily Sais. Lily is a former school psychologist, now a full-time mental health practitioner with a passion for sharing the three principles. In our interview, we talk about her experience with anxiety, orthorexia, OCD, and coming to learn about the three principles ( Thought, Mind, Consciousness). Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Lily: TikTok: @peacefromwithin IG: @_peacefromwithin https://www.peace-from-within.com  

    Julissa Llosa Vite || Immigrant Experience, Indigenous Clay Embodiment, Patriarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 66:05


    Hello, my lovely friends! This week we're finally back with another episode of The Unity Project, and it's one I cannot wait for you to hear. I interviewed Julissa Llosa Vite, a ceramic artist, ceremonialist, and educator working in NYC. Julissa shares their experience immigrating from Peru to the US as a little girl, which is a story that I still think about. We talked a lot about what it's like being a woman in a patriarchal society, and how to find a way to express ourselves freely while still staying safe. I thought about this interview for weeks after we talked, and am so honored to get to share it with you. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Julissa: IG: @tierrajulz julissallosavite.com  

    Fallon Lapan || Integrative Medicine, Psychotherapy, Autoimmune Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 56:09


    Hello loves! This week I had such an incredible time getting to talk to Fallon Lapan, a body-centered psychotherapist (LICSW), and coach. Her work involves helping her clients with the development of deeper understanding and communication with themselves, moving through blockages, healing their relationships to trauma, and becoming more empowered, confident and alive. In our interview, Fallon shares her story with autoimmune disorders, learning to listen to her body guide her to what she needed, integrative medicine, cycle tracking, and so much more. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Fallon: IG: @fallonkings www.https://hereandawake.com  

    Mimi Kuo-Deemer || Qigong, Chinese Medicine, Body/Earth Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 60:53


    Hello people of the world! Oh how I have missed you all so much. I am pumped to be back with an incredible interview to share this week with Mimi Kuo-Deemer. Mimi is an author and teacher of both students and other teachers of qigong, internal martial arts (6th generation Baguazhang), mindfulness and yoga. I got the chance to pick her brain for an hour about Qigong, Chinese medicine, the connection between our organs and the elements outside, and so much more. I learned a lot and I can't wait to share. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Mimi: IG: @mimikuodeemer www.mkdeemer.com  

    Coach Chris Rodriguez P2 || Soulful living, Embodiment & Church, Spiritual Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 80:49


    I was so happy to welcome my friend Coach Chris Rodriguez back onto the podcast for this week's episode. With him being back and getting more time to talk, I was able to ask him questions that had stuck with me that I didn't get to ask in the first interview. A lot of that was around the church and responding to how toxic religion and spirituality have caused a lot of division between ourselves and our bodies.  If you enjoyed listening to us talk, check out Chris's new podcast Soulfully You to hear my interview over there next week. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Chris: Soulfully You Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oopx39Y8s8mYC4yrJfp2p?si=qxkm9VbdSX-d484mynzTKw&dl_branch=1&nd=1 www.coachchrisrodriguez.com IG: @coach_chrisrodriguez    

    Dr. Rachel Allyn, PhD || Pleasure, Bodyfulness, Sex Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 68:02


    Hello, lovelies! This week, I am stunned at how perfect of a guest I got to interview. Dr. Rachel Allyn is a holistic psychologist, writer, retreat leader, and pleasure expert. Her new book, The Pleasure is All Yours, is about all of the things that I am interested in growing in right now. We talk pleasure, bodyfulness, sex ed, eastern and western philosophy, Interoception, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Dr. Rachel Allyn: IG: @drrachelallyn drrachelallyn.com

    Mason Mennenga || Embodiment and Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 63:05


    Hello, people of the world. We are back! Today on the podcast I got to talk to Mason Mennenga, an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, etc, about embodiment and religion. Mason did an amazing job talking with me through the problematic views religion has had on our relationships with our bodies historically and presents his embodied theory of religion. Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Mason: IG: @masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/masonmennenga https://masonmennenga.com  

    Kailey Andrews || Important Announcement, Vulnerability in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 65:16


    Hello, dear internet friends! This week was one of my favorite weeks here on the podcast because I got to talk with my lovely lady, Kailey, about how our relationships with our bodies have changed throughout the course of our relationship with eachother. There are a million and one things to be said about that, so processing it here was a lot of fun. We talked about what it's like processing trauma in therapy while having a serious partner, not being able to "hide", allowing ourselves to express our needs to each other, Kailey's autoimmune disorder, etc. Oh, and we had a pretty big announcement to make, so don't miss that ;) Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Kailey: IG: @kailey424 Twitter: @kaileyand  

    Jonathan Parks-Ramage || "Yes, Daddy", Evangelical Trauma, Power Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 61:29


    Hello friends! For this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing an incredible author, Jonathan Parks-Ramage. Jonathan Parks-Ramage is a Los Angeles-based novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. His debut novel, YES, DADDY, is now available wherever books are sold. His writing has been widely published in such outlets as VICE, Slate, OUT Magazine, W Magazine, Atlas Obscura, Elle, and Medium.  On the episode, Jonathan gives us a peek into the world of writing his novel, Yes, Daddy, and how he used truth to write fiction. The book is an exploration of class, power dynamics, and the nuances of victimhood and complicity. Personally, I couldn't put it down.  He also shares his story about spirituality and talks about ways that the evangelical church is extremely harmful. Incredible interview. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Jonathan: IG: @jprampage https://www.jonathan-p-r.com/      

    Kimmie Singh || HAES, Fat Liberation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 45:06


    Hello friends! This week on the podcast I talked with Kimmie Singh, a HAES dietician based out of NYC. Kimmie was so encouraging to talk to and learn from. She shares about what the Health at Every Size movement is, her experience as a dietician in a larger body, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Kimmie: IG: @Bodypositive_dietician www.bodypositivedietician.com  

    Arielle Estoria || Poetry, Enneagram, Magic Inside of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 60:54


    Hello, people of the world. Years ago a close friend sent me a spoken word piece entitled "This is for You." That piece spoke to me in the most powerful ways. This week on the podcast I had the incredible opportunity of interviewing the creator of that spoken word, Arielle Estoria. Arielle is a poet, author, actor, and artist. She shared so much magic with us during this conversation, covering topics like the enneagram, emotions, poetry, overcoming insecurities, and more. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Arielle: IG: @arielleestoria www.arielleestoria.com https://msha.ke/arielleestoria/  

    Melissa Hawks || Self Compassion, Deciding to Love Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 59:52


    Hello, people of the world. This week I got to interview someone who I could have talked to for hours on end. Melissa Hawks, intuitive life guide, artist, story weaver, and holy wild woman shares her journey on how she decided to love herself. That choice, as simple as it sounds, is the most important journey of them all. Every word Melissa writes just oozes with compassion, and our conversation feels exactly the same. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome    Follow Melissa IG: @melissabhawks ALL THINGS: https://linktr.ee/melissabhawks   Music created by Lucas Taffo (@lucastaffo)

    Chris Marshall || Sobriety, Connection, Sober bar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 58:51


    I was so excited to share this week's interview that I made an IG live about it weeks ago. Meet my new friend, Chris Marshall! Chris is the creator and owner of a sober bar in Austin called Sans Bar, and has an incredible story about his recovery journey. Connection played a major role in his story, which felt so close to home for me. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Buy a MEEJEE: (code: JACKIEG) meejee.co/?ref=fwt-FxoE-8XOW    Follow Chris: @sans_bar www.thesansbar.com

    Kye Plant || "Emotionphobia", Masculinity, Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 77:12


    TW: Suicidal ideation Hello friends! I interviewed the kind and incredibly intelligent Kye Plant this week on the podcast. Kye talks with us in the interview about his story dealing with emotions, toxic masculinity, depression, suicidality, and more. It was an honor talking to Kye, and I hope you enjoy!  Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Buy a MEEJEE: (code: JACKIEG) meejee.co/?ref=fwt-FxoE-8XOW   Follow Kye: IG: @feelinweird www.feelinweird.com    

    Kevin Garcia || Spirituality, Sexuality, Bad Theology Kills

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 67:04


    This week I got the chance to interview one of the most important voices on the internet regarding faith and sexuality, Kevin Garcia. Kevin is a digital pastor, creative mystic, and public theologian. Through writing, podcasting, YouTubing, etc, Kevin has created an online platform that literally saves lives. As a queer woman who has a bit of a rough history with the Christianity stuff, this episode was an encouragement.  By pulling apart bad theology and reconstructing sustainable spiritual practices, Kevin both helps us free ourselves, and those around us. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Kevin on Social Media: @thekevingarcia www.thekevingarcia.com

    Dharamjeev Kaur || Somatic Processing, Grief, Honoring Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 63:14


    I had an incredible time interviewing my new friend Dharamjeev. Full disclosure, this is the first episode I cried about after because of how insightful and healing it was. Very beautiful story, and such important wisdom to be heard here. Dharamjeev talks about grief, anger, sobriety, somatic processing, kundalini yoga, mantras, and much more. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Dharamjeev IG: @dharamjeevkaur  

    Sarai Ramadan || Gender, Sexuality, Trans Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 57:07


    It was an honor getting to interview my new friend Sarai last week about his experience exploring his gender identity, sexuality, and mental health. I learned so much about the trans experience through Sarai generously sharing his story. Anywhere from public restrooms to being in a doctor's office, there's so much to learn about how to make this world a more inclusive place. Enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Sarai IG: @blacktransguy www.friendslikeme.us

    Chris Rodriguez || Dance, Trauma Responses, Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 96:26


    I had an absolute ball interviewing Chris Rodriguez for this week's episode of The Unity Project. Chris was so thoughtful, kind, wise, and intentional with his storytelling and conversation. He talked about growing up in inner-city New Jersey, trauma responses, dance, and how it, in a way, saved him, masculinity, and more. Enjoy, and keep an eye out for part two! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Chris: IG: @coach_chrisrodriguez https://chrisrodriguezmovement.com/

    Amy Dresner || Sex Addiction, Drug Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 61:22


    TW: Eating disorders, weight mention, self-harm, substance abuse This week I got to interview the incredible author and speaker, Amy Dresner. Amy tells her hilarious and honest story about her experience with anorexia, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sex addiction, and self-harm. Amy taught me so much through her journey, I hope you enjoy. Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome     Follow Amy: IG: @amydresner https://www.amydresner.com

    Sarah Hepola || Alcohol, Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 80:13


    This week I got to interview best-selling author, Sarah Hepola Holy cow, I learned a lot. Sarah was kind enough to share her journey with alcohol and addiction, and the impact that had on her relationship with her body.Hope you enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Sarah: IG: @thesarahhepolaexperience https://www.sarahhepola.com

    Lianne Saffer || Divorce, Coming Out, Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 56:26


    It was an honor talking with Lianne Saffer, author of "Please Don't Send Me Flowers", on the podcast this week. She shares her story about getting free of an extremely emotionally abusive marriage, coming out, and experience with breast cancer. Hope you enjoy! Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Lianne: IG: @liannesaffer https://www.liannesaffer.com/  

    Lauren Rasmussen || Sexual Trauma and Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 65:07


    This week I had the honor of talking with Lauren Rasmussen, a certified trauma-informed coach. Lauren and I talk about a topic very close to my heart, which is the relationship between sexual trauma and body image. Enjoy!   Follow me: IG: @jackieg.tv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Support this Podcast: Patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: Gumroad.com/l/findinghome   Follow Lauren: IG: @thesimplestself www.thesimplestself.com

    Julie Ela Grace || Yoga, Thyroid Cancer, Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 85:40


    This week's episode is SO exciting to me. I had the honor of interviewing Julie Ela Grace, my FAVORITE mediation guide on Insight Timer (the meditation app I use in the mornings). After finding her there, I quickly realized how much I wanted to interview her, and here we are. Julie and I talk about her story with thyroid cancer, becoming a yoga instructor, mediation, being present, and more. Do not miss this one, friends. Trust me.  Follow me: Instagram: @jackiegtv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Buy My book: www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome Support this Podcast: patreon.com/jackiegtv Follow Julie: Instagram: @julieelagrace Insight Timer: http://bit.ly/3oE2vaF Website: https://www.julieelagrace.com/

    Hillary McBride || Eating Disorders as a Social Construct, Attachment Theory, Embodiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 56:11


    This week on the podcast I interviewed who, in my opinion, is one of the best and most qualified people to speak on the relationship of body and self. Hillary is a writer, therapist, speaker, and researcher. She talks to us about eating disorders through both her personal narrative and the lens of social constructs, attachment theory, embodiment, and so many other things. I would say more, but her words will do much better than mine here. Enjoy! Follow me Instagram: @jackiegtv Twitter: @jackieeg7 Buy My book: www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome Support this Podcast: patreon.com/jackiegtv Follow Hillary // Instagram: @hillaryliannamcbride Twitter: @hillarylmcbride   https://hillarylmcbride.com/about/

    Rachael Ward || Gender, Nonbinary, Embodiment, Internalized Homophobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 79:31


    Hello, people of the world! This week I got to interview the wonderful Rachael Ward. Rachael has done incredible work in and with the LGBTQ+ community. We talked a lot about gender identity, gender roles, being nonbinary, embodiment, internalized homophobia, and their experience in being a living death doula. Rachael is an incredibly kind, wise, and FUN human that I am so excited to get to now call a friend. Enjoy! Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy my Book: gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow Me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv   Follow Rachael IG/Twitter: @queerinfaith https://queerinfaith.com/ biblequeery.com IG @biblequeery  

    Amber Cantorna || Self harm, Trichotillomania, LGBTQ,

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 54:04


    Hello, people of the world! This week I got to interview Amber Cantorna and learned so much. We talk about her experience with self-harm, coming out as gay in the church, an anxiety disorder called trichotillomania, gender roles, and so much more. Amber is the author of two books, "Refocusing My Family" and "Unashamed", and is an incredible speaker and storyteller. Enjoy! Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy my Book: gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow Me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Amber on Instagram: @ambercantorna Check out Amber's website: www.ambercantorna.com      

    Amaris Roye || Eating Disorders, How Religion Affects the Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 64:03


    This week I was so excited to interview one of my favorite therapists from the eating disorder treatment center I was at earlier this year, Amaris Roye. Amaris shares her story about her own eating disorder, how Christianity affected her relationship with her body, being a therapist, and more. Enjoy! Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy my Book: gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow Me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Contact Amaris: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amaris-roye-hoover-al/782936

    Marco Spaumer || Acting in a Soap Opera, Being a Twin, Sexual Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 53:55


    Hello, lovelies! For this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Marco Spaumer. Marco is a soap opera star from South Africa who currently lives in Capetown. He speaks on his body image struggles while being in the public eye on TV, dealing with comparison as an identical twin, sexual abuse at the age of 5, trauma therapy, and more. Enjoy! Support this podcast: patreon.com/jackiegvtv Buy my book: jackiegronlund.com Follow me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Marco on Instagram: @marcospaumer

    Rose-Ingrid || Systemic Racism in the Church, Challenging Whiteness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 107:29


    I am overjoyed to share this episode with Rose-Ingrid today. In this conversation, we talk about systemic racism in the church, challenging whiteness in evangelical spaces, and so much more. I learned a ton in this interview, and am so grateful she took the time to talk. Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy my Book: gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow Me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Rose Ingrid on Instagram & Twitter: @ingridtherose Support Rose Ingrid: https://www.patreon.com/ribenja    

    Emily Joy || Religious Trauma, #ChurchToo, Purity Culture, Rape Culture, Coming Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 68:04


    Hello, people of the world. In this week's episode, I interviewed Emily Joy. Emily is a poet, yoga teacher, author of #MeToo, and a badass human being. We talked about her story growing up in the purity culture enveloped evangelical church, abuse from a youth leader, therapy, coming out, and so many more things. Enjoy!   Support this podcast: patreon.com/jackiegvtv Buy my book: jackiegronlund.com Follow me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Emily on IG/Twitter: @emilyjoypoetry Pre-order her book #ChurchToo: Any links below https://www.amazon.com/ChurchToo-Purity-Culture-Upholds-Healing/dp/1506464815 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/churchtoo-emily-joy-allison/1137320294 https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506464817/ChurchToo https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781506464817

    Matthias Roberts || Sexual Shame, LGBTQ+

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 63:45


    This week I got to interview Matthias Roberts about his story and thoughts on sexual shame, coming out, faith, sexuality, being gay, being a therapist and so much more. He has such an incredible story and heart and so much wisdom to share. Enjoy! Support this podcast: patreon.com/jackiegvtv Buy my book: jackiegronlund.com Follow me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Matthias on Instagram: @matthiasroberts / @queerologypod Listen to Queerology: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerology-a-podcast-on-belief-and-being/id1241721675 RESOURCES FOR FAITH AND SEXUALITY DECONSTRUCTION: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UlzOJzlfMugEuu-h_KxFTiftFWgVk0pDqEob-FyzpM/edit?usp=sharing

    Kailey Andrews || Our story falling in love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 139:40


    This week's episode is a very special one, to say the least. Kailey was on my podcast months ago when I first started doing interviews, which was also before we started dating. We talked about her relationship with her body being an ER nurse which was a ton of fun, so go check that out if you'd like! This week, however, we share the story of our year-long messy journey to find our way back to each other. Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Kailey on Instagram: @Kailey424 Kailey's episode on ER Nursing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unity-project/id1514230798?i=1000479392668  

    Tori Williams Douglass || Body Positivity, Purity Culture, Politics, Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 66:42


    On this week's episode, I had the great honor of interviewing Tori Williams Douglass. Tori is someone who I deeply admire and was so excited to learn from through our conversation! We talked about her experience with purity culture, body positivity, politics, sexuality, and so much more. Tori is the creator of White Homework and has an incredible blog, so if you liked this episode go check out her work. Hope you enjoy! Support this Podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy my Book: gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow Me on Instagram: @jackieg.tv Follow Tori on Instagram/Twitter: @toriglass Website/ White Homework: www.toriglass.com Support Tori: www.patreon.com/toriglass

    Kacie Williams || Coming out as Gay in the Christian Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 63:45


    Hello, lovelies! This week I had the honor of interviewing one of my favorite people and best friends on the planet, Kacie Williams. We talked about Kacie's experience coming out as gay in the Christian church world, and what kind of toll that can take on someone's relationship with themself. We talk about shame, inner homophobia, faith deconstruction, and so many things. Kacie is one of the coolest and kindest people on the planet, so I hope you enjoy our conversation. Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/jackiegtv Buy My Book: www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome Follow Kacie: Instagram: @kaciewilliams Music on Itunes & Spotify: Kacie Williams

    Aventine || Treatment, Family, Growing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 57:47


    On this week's podcast, I talk to Ashleigh about her experience growing up backward in a way. We talk through childhood experiences, treatment, music, and so many things. I have heard nonstop incredible things about Ashleigh for a while now, so hearing her inspiring story was such an honor. We can all learn a lot from her. To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Ashleigh, go check out her: Instagram/ Twitter : @iamaventine Music Streaming: Aventine    

    Meghan Perdue || Binge Eating Disorder, Type 1 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia,

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 52:26


    On this week's podcast, I talk to Meghan about her experience with binge eating disorder, type 1 diabetes, fibromyalgia, and how that whole journey has impacted her relationship with her body. Meghan has such an inspiring story that we can all learn from, and I'm so honored to have her in my life. Enjoy! To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Meghan, go check out her: Personal Instagram: @mjperdue Progress not Perfection Instagram: @2perdueprogress    

    Jamie Jean || Eating Disorders, Body Image, Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 71:32


    On this week's podcast, I talk to Jamie about her experience with a restrictive eating disorder, what therapy and recovery have looked like for her in that, and how that whole journey has impacted her relationship with her body. Jamie is an INCREDIBLE human who I have loved knowing over the years, and I'm super stoked to share our conversation with you this week.   To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Jamie, go check out her: Instagram: @jamiejeanmusic Music: Jamie Jean Music (anywhere)

    Ben Collongues || Trans Experience, Gender Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 71:34


    On this week's podcast, I talk to Ben C about his experience being transmasculine, thoughts on gender identity, therapy, healthcare, and more. I learned SO MUCH in this conversation, and am excited to share it with you all :)  Note from Ben: "[This was] me sharing from my experience as a trans person, I can't speak for all trans people, and that I, too, am continuing to learn how to be a better ally for others within the TGNC community."   To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Ben, go check out his: Website: BenCollongues.com instagram: @ben.behindthelens

    Cyd Greenwood || Chronic Illness, POTS,

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 65:20


    On this week's podcast, I talk to Cyd about her experience living with a chronic illness and how that journey has impacted her relationship with her body. Such an inspiring conversation I'm so excited to share! To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Cyd, go check out her: instagram: @cydgreenwoodmusic

    Benjamin Poss || Coming Out, Drinking & Drugs, Sexual Assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 46:10


    In this episode, I talk with Benjamin Poss about his experience with coming out, drinking and drugs, sexual assault, and his journey back to himself. Ben is an incredibly badass human being that I am honored to have on this episode. Hope you enjoy! To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Ben, go check out his: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benjamin-a-podcast-by-benjamin-poss/id1516412262 instagram: @benjaminposs twitter: @benjaminposs www.benjaminposs.com

    Kailey Andrews || Trauma therapy, ER Nursing, Disassociation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 55:31


    In this episode, I talk with Kailey Andrews about her experience with trauma therapy, being an ER nurse while an incredibly empathetic person, disassociation, and so much more. Kailey is one of the kindest human beings I've ever met, and it was an honor having this conversation with her. Enjoy! To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Kailey, go check out her instagram at @kailey424 twitter: @kaileyand blog: www.kaileyandrews.com

    Sira Faris || Diet Culture, Eating Disorders, Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 101:06


    In this episode, I talk with Sira Faris about her experience with diet culture, eating disorders, and all the things mental health. Sira is one of my best friends who knows me VERY well, so doing this podcast was an incredibly special experience! To support this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/jackiegtv To buy a copy of my book Finding Home, go to www.gumroad.com/l/findinghome To connect with Sira, go check out her music at www.sirasings.com To check out the most special place in the world (the horse ranch) go to www.https://www.freedomreignsranch.com/

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