POPULARITY
Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, author and quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, coaching clients' physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. In this episode, she and Amanda talk about the way we can run into unpleasantness in the online realm, and how we can engage with certain messages we may not want to hear. With some examples of exercises we can try, Jenni and Amanda chat about ways to process those messages and maintain our true selves in the process. Jenni recently released a deeply personal project out into the world. She shares her feelings on the matter and what that has been like for her.Jenni is also a past president and current board member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and a passionate craft journalist, having written for Quiltfolk, SuzyQuilts.com, Quiltmaker magazine and Craft Industry Alliance.A lifelong writer, Jenni has more than 34 years of experience in print, broadcast and online media. She has been a professional speaker since 1996.Jenni has lived with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain since 1997 and has devoted much of her life to advocating for those like her. Her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness has helped countless folks feel better.Do enjoy this episode, and go check out her work!Find Jenni here!!Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachjennigrover website: coachjennigrover.com.Want to see more? You can find it here: Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us a message!
Hello and welcome everyone! If you are new, I am Stephanie and this podcast is a long conversational format with alternating solo and guest episodes. There is a chit chat segment that is after the guest segment where I chit and chat about everything and nothing in my world of being a maker and interior designer. This episode will probably be the last one for season 6, however, I may pop back in with an episode or two over the summer, so keep your notifications on for the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast.Guest Segment:Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, an author and quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, coaching clients' physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. Jenni is also a past president and current board member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and a passionate craft journalist, having written for Quiltfolk, Craft Industry Alliance, SuzyQuilts.com and Quiltmaker magazine.A lifelong writer, Jenni has more than 34 years of experience in print, broadcast and online media. She has been a professional speaker since 1996.Jenni has lived with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain since 1997 and has devoted much of her life to advocating for those like her. Her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness has helped countless folks feel better.Follow Jenni online @coachjennigrover or visit her website: coachjennigrover.comMusic Music: Dare to Live Written ByAdrian Dominic Walther, Amelia Joyce KestnerPerformed ByScarlett SoloProduced Byhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/671Support the Show.INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design
Connecting Creativity and Wellness with Jenni Grover Episode # 125 In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jenni Grover, a former chronic illness advocate who underwent a profound transformation that led her to embrace a new identity and redefine her life's purpose. Join host Nick and guest Jenni G as they explore the power of storytelling, creativity, and wellness in facing life's challenges. From managing chronic illness to embracing multipassionate careers, Jenni's story embodies resilience and the pursuit of creativity as a healing force. They discuss the significance of authenticity, addressing negative feedback, and the transformative nature of artistic expression. Coachjennigrover.com Jenni Grover Instagram Jenni Grover Pinterest Jenni Grover Facebook Takeaways Embracing Authenticity: Nick and Jenni discuss the importance of accepting all parts of ourselves, including the darker emotions, and finding a balance between optimism and acknowledging negative feelings. Coping with Negativity: Sharing their experiences of facing criticism and negativity, Nick and Jenni explored different approaches to handling it, including using it as a source of insight and creating polarizing content. The Healing Power of Creativity: They emphasize the role of creative outlets in personal expression and storytelling, and Jenni shares her personal journey with quilting as a form of healing and genuine self-expression. Take the Creative Visionary Quiz and find out your type to learn how to understand and utilize your energy to create abundance in your life and business. www.creativevisionaryquiz.com Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, author, activist and maximalist quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of creativity and health, coaching clients' physical, mental, social, creative, and spiritual concerns. A lifelong writer, Jenni has more than 34 years experience in print, broadcast, and online media. She has been a professional speaker since 1996. Jenni has lived with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain since 1997 and has devoted much of her life to advocacy. Her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness has helped countless folks feel better. Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.
When we have an interest or a passion, but we're not pursuing it, we don't feel good. Creativity is a vital part of wellness; for many people, it helps them manage their illness and feel better. No matter how you're feeling, it's important to know that staying creative and vibrant is possible. Today, Tami welcomes Wellness Coach Jenni Grover to talk about how you can do more crafting, making, and creating. Jenni has a passion for making sure that people get to keep being themselves and expressing themselves through their creativity while also taking good care of their bodies. In this conversation, Tami and Jenni discuss why Jenni created her ChronicBabe project, her passion for helping people feel better despite chronic illness, why she made the shift to being a wellness coach, the connection between physical and mental health and creativity, what it has been like for Jenni to adapt her life to support her love for writing without sacrificing her health, why we need to let ourselves evolve to meet our current circumstances, embracing a growth mindset, the vast difference it makes when we surround ourselves with supportive individuals from friends and family to a coach, how to getting started with accessible crafts, getting out of the comparison trap, pacing strategies and making sure you're honoring them, tips for staying creative on low-energy days, how timers help with preventing burnout and maintaining productivity, balancing urgency and context, being intentional about taking breaks and enlisting the help of others, the empowering feeling of making conscious choices, two pacing tools Jenni loves, practical ways to get back to making things again, taking care of your brain which is your most important tool, finding balance in self-care, finding beauty in everyday life and how it can inspire creativity, what it's like to work with Jenni as a wellness coach, and more. Even if you're not a crafter or a maker, Tami and Jenni's conversation can apply to any project and fibro life in general. Note: This episode is not meant to be medical advice. Every person and every situation is unique. The information you learn in this episode should be shared and discussed with your own healthcare providers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. For daily doses of hope, inspiration, and practical advice, join Tami on Facebook or Instagram. Need a good book to read? Download Tami's books for free. Ready to take back control of your life and health? Schedule a complimentary consultation with a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®.
ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It's a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today's show, we'll find out how the founder, Jenni Prokopy has overcome 20 years of struggling with fibromyalgia, why she created ChronicBabe, […]
ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It's a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today's show, we'll discover how ChronicBabe has given its founder, Jenni Prokopy the tools to accomplish more than she ever imagined, delve […]
ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It's a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today's show, we'll find out how the founder, Jenni Prokopy has overcome 20 years of struggling with fibromyalgia, why she created ChronicBabe, […]
ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It's a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today's show, we'll discover how ChronicBabe has given its founder, Jenni Prokopy the tools to accomplish more than she ever imagined, delve […]
In this episode we have Jenni Grover, we're also known as ChronicBabe, Which she is known by that name from her 15 years of advocacy through her blog. She has multiple chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, hypothyroid, depression, and more. We discuss her journey of being in the best shape of her life, and then out of nowhere she started feeling fatigued and having no ambition, and her body throughout was littered with pain. She informs me about having the right treatment plan to manage your pain so that you could have some resemblance of relief to make your life better. She also believes a change in your environment could not only help your mental state but also physically as well. Through her journey, she wanted to start helping people with disabilities in the workplace, by sharing her story and owning her disability to help inspire those who are afraid to come out about their's. https://linktr.ee/jennigrover http://instagram.com/hyper.scrappy
In this episode we have Jenni Grover, we're also known as ChronicBabe, Which she is known by that name from her 15 years of advocacy through her blog. She has multiple chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, hypothyroid, depression, and more. We discuss her journey of being in the best shape of her life, and then out of nowhere she started feeling fatigued and having no ambition, and her body throughout was littered with pain. She informs me about having the right treatment plan to manage your pain so that you could have some resemblance of relief to make your life better. She also believes a change in your environment could not only help your mental state but also physically as well. Through her journey, she wanted to start helping people with disabilities in the workplace, by sharing her story and owning her disability to help inspire those who are afraid to come out about their's. https://linktr.ee/jennigrover http://instagram.com/hyper.scrappy
CTEDU Certified Wellness Coach, Jenni Grover's, passion for teaching creative resilience evolved through 15 years of experience as a professional patient advocate.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Through her organization, ChronicBabe, she taught people with health challenges how to live extraordinary lives beyond illness... with a focus on resilience. Her website, videos, social media, and speeches around the world—as well as her book, ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness—have touched countless lives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen to her interview with John Andrew Williams, CTEDU President, to learn more about how Jenni's uplifting others and bringing more creativity into the world.
Join the conversation as Jenni Grover and I talk about the meaning of creativity and how you can harness the power of creativity to increase resilience.Jenni Grover is the founder of the School of Creative Resilience, where she teaches people how to tap into their innate creativity, grow it as a resource, and use it to boost resilience and joy. She currently offers digital courses, in-person workshops, and consulting services. Jenni’s passion for teaching creative resilience evolved through 15 years of experience as a professional patient advocate. Through ChronicBabe, she taught sick folks how to craft incredible lives beyond illness... with a focus on resilience. Her website, videos, social media, and speeches around the world—as well as her book, ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness—reached countless people. For 31 years (the past 18 as an entrepreneur), Jenni has collaborated with hundreds of media outlets and organizations worldwide. Today, she’s happily focused on lifting up others and bringing more creativity to the world. jennigrover.comcreativeresilience.comwww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com
In this episode, Tami talks about the subtle difference between focusing on your fibromyalgia and focusing on your healing. In your brain, you have a reticular activating system (RAS). Your RAS is the gatekeeper for information entering your brain and tells you what you should pay attention to. When you keep thinking of all the ways your fibromyalgia is impeding your life, all you see are more ways fibromyalgia is impeding your life. If you can make the mental shift to focus on ways you can heal, your RAS will start seeing more opportunities to feel better. Key Points Fibromyalgia is simply where we’re starting. It’s where we are right now, but that’s not what the focus is. The focus is on where we're going: healing. What we focus on is going to grow and be pulled into our lives. There's a very big difference between thinking, “I can't because of my illness” and “I’m choosing not to so that I can feel my best tomorrow.” It's less about what you can't do and more about what you can do. It's about moving you on that journey towards feeling better Links & Resources Get free copies of Tami’s books here Visit FibroWorkshop.com to discover this month's free FibroWorkshop taught LIVE by Tami. The Monkey Business Illusion video How To Make Stress Your Friend, Kelly McGonigal, TEDGlobal 2013 Jenni Grover (ChronicBabe): How to be Resilient by Being Creative, Invisible Not Broken, Chronic Illness Podcast Network Other Episodes Mentioned Episode 2, Your Body Isn't The Enemy Episode 3, How Fibromyalgia Became My Friend Episode 9, The Fine Art of Self-Care Episode 13, How To Add More Joy To Your Life Episode 24, Practicing Gratitude with Fibromyalgia Episode 29, Fall In Love With Your Fibromyalgia Body with Janet Farnsworth Episode 31, Creative Resilience with ChronicBabe, Jenni Grover
In this episode, Tami speaks with ChronicBabe herself, Jenni Grover, about how ChronicBabe was born, what ChronicBabe continues to stand for, and the new work that is calling Jenni forward: her School of Creative Resilience. Listen in as these two babes discuss what it means to live and work with a chronic illness—and uncover the innate superpower we all have: Creative Resilience. Key Points Many pain specialists say that your resilience is the biggest predictor of how well you will recover from chronic pain. Creative Resilience is teaching people how to tap into their innate creative energies, which we all possess, and then build that inner resource and use it to boost resilience and joy. Resilience about more than just getting back up when you fall down. It's also about learning how to adjust. It's having the flexibility and creativity to think of new ways of doing things. We're all born with the ability to make things and make connections and learn new skills. Sometimes, we just need help tapping into that ability. About Jenni Grover Writing has been Jenni’s passion since she was an itty-bitty girl growing up in Houston, Texas. Her journalism degree from Northwestern University took her places she never imagined. Since 1995, she has called Chicagoland her home, though her clients are all over the world! In 1997, Jenni was diagnosed with fibromyalgia; in the years since, she has added a handful of other diagnoses to her list. Determined not to let chronic illness and disability get the best of her, Jenni created ChronicBabe.com—a community for women who wanted to feel babe-alicious despite illness. With the training of an investigative journalist and the creative passion of a lifelong writer, Jenni has transformed her career to help others like her… and to ensure our stories make a difference in the lives of millions of people living with chronic pain and illness. Jenni is the author of ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness (affiliate link). Her newest work is all about Creative Resilience—and you’ll hear all about that in this episode. Links & Resources FibromyalgiaPodcast.com is the digital companion to this audio magazine, where you can find full show notes, links to the studies referenced in this episode, submit your questions for Tami Stackelhouse, and schedule a free consultation with a Fibromyalgia Coach. Get a free copy of Tami’s book, Take Back Your Life: Find Hope and Freedom From Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Pain at FibromyalgiaPodcast.com/books. Visit FibroWorkshop.com to discover this month's free FibroWorkshop taught LIVE by Tami. The Daily Creative, Jenni's newest class School of Creative Resilience, Jenni's newest work ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness, by Jenni Grover (affiliate link) ChronicBabe.com, where it all started! ChronicBabe on YouTube
Today’s episode is about How we can use creativity as a practice to become resilient. Meet Jenni Grover aka the ChronicBabe.Jenni is a celebrated Speaker and Advocate for the chronic illness community and particularly known for having created the chronicbabe community. (http://jennigrover.com)Since founding ChronicBabe.com in 2005, Jenni has taught countless people how to take charge of their lives post-diagnosis through her 100s of videos as well as through the chronicbabe membership program, speeches worldwide, and her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness, which is basically the textbook for loving your life no matter how sick you are. Love it.TODAY’S EPiSODE COVERS…· What it’s like to go through a major transition· Insurance expenses on top of her most difficult time with her health· What creativity means in the broader sense· Expressing yourself outside chronic illness and business· Choices - in identity, relationships, career· How to prepare and set yourself up for success when you’re really sickSHARE
Episode: 2019.5.29The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to search for resources. Maybe you are suffering in an abusive relationship and are unsure how to get out. Perhaps you’re looking for a new job in your field but are unclear on where to start. By looking for guidance from those around you or researching on your own, you can gain the tools you need to improve your life and live full out.Our first caller, Olivia, is wondering how to interact with her ex-boyfriend, who is a part of their mutual friend group, without being awkward. Nancy advises Olivia to focus on their friendship and stop talking about their old relationship. Listen in to hear how you can maintain a platonic relationship with an old partner without discomfort.Our second caller, Arlene, asks how she can stay positive and stop caring about others’ opinions of her. Nancy tells her to stay true to herself and use methods of communication that prompt others to listen to what she has to say. Tune in to learn how you can keep people’s expectations from weighing you down.Our inspirational guest, Jenni Grover, grew up in a chaotic and abusive environment, where she suffered from various debilitating diseases and panic attacks. When, at age 25, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, that revelation was followed by several other diagnoses, including anxiety, asthma, and more. Thanks to her dedication to being her own advocate, an incredible support group, and many different treatments, Jenni has found success and happiness in life. Listen in to hear how Jenni discovered the resources she needed to manage her chronic pain. Our final caller, Isaac, wants some advice on how to tell when a relationship has become toxic, where one person always ends up getting what they want. Nancy tells him that he will know when there is a problem because he will start to feel like he’s acting unauthentic around that person. Tune in to hear how to tell when your love life has become unhealthy and make the changes that are best for you.You may be struggling with disability or a mental illness like depression. Perhaps you are weighed down by addiction or drug abuse. Regardless of what you are dealing with, there are resources out there to assist you on your path to a healthier and happier life. Be persistent in your search for guidance, either by asking those around you for advice, seeing specialists, or seeking out answers on the Internet, and you will find the tools and advice you need to start living full out.
Episode: 2019.5.29The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to search for resources. Maybe you are suffering in an abusive relationship and are unsure how to get out. Perhaps you’re looking for a new job in your field but are unclear on where to start. By looking for guidance from those around you or researching on your own, you can gain the tools you need to improve your life and live full out.Our first caller, Olivia, is wondering how to interact with her ex-boyfriend, who is a part of their mutual friend group, without being awkward. Nancy advises Olivia to focus on their friendship and stop talking about their old relationship. Listen in to hear how you can maintain a platonic relationship with an old partner without discomfort.Our second caller, Arlene, asks how she can stay positive and stop caring about others’ opinions of her. Nancy tells her to stay true to herself and use methods of communication that prompt others to listen to what she has to say. Tune in to learn how you can keep people’s expectations from weighing you down.Our inspirational guest, Jenni Grover, grew up in a chaotic and abusive environment, where she suffered from various debilitating diseases and panic attacks. When, at age 25, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, that revelation was followed by several other diagnoses, including anxiety, asthma, and more. Thanks to her dedication to being her own advocate, an incredible support group, and many different treatments, Jenni has found success and happiness in life. Listen in to hear how Jenni discovered the resources she needed to manage her chronic pain. Our final caller, Isaac, wants some advice on how to tell when a relationship has become toxic, where one person always ends up getting what they want. Nancy tells him that he will know when there is a problem because he will start to feel like he’s acting unauthentic around that person. Tune in to hear how to tell when your love life has become unhealthy and make the changes that are best for you.You may be struggling with disability or a mental illness like depression. Perhaps you are weighed down by addiction or drug abuse. Regardless of what you are dealing with, there are resources out there to assist you on your path to a healthier and happier life. Be persistent in your search for guidance, either by asking those around you for advice, seeing specialists, or seeking out answers on the Internet, and you will find the tools and advice you need to start living full out.
This week I'm joined by Jenni Grover Prokopy, also known as the ChronicBabe, to discuss her fibromyalgia diagnosis, subsequent chronic illness experiences, developing an advocacy platform, and the process behind her upcoming book. Follow Jenni on Twitter @chronicbabe and chronicbabe.com. Run Time - 44:56 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.
Importance Chronic Babe Shares About Authenticity And Self-Image Outside Of Chronic Illness Join myself, Danna and co-host, Tiffany Mladinich as we talk with special guest, Jenni Prokopy, founder of www.ChronicBabe.com, advocate for Chronic Illness, Disease and Pain. We'll be discussing: identity and authenticity outside of our illness Romance and sexuality Boundaries and how they protect us and serve our best interests Activism and its role in our lives Spirituality and its role in coping It's going to be a wonderfully, informative and enlightening show, JOIN US!! Also, please check out our Radio Show Facebook Group, Hashi's & Graves. We share about that weeks' guest and offer support for those that need it. It is a great, informative group. Check us out!
Jenni Prokopy is the founder of ChronicBabe.com, where she draws on her experience with fibromyalgia and other conditions to teach women to live incredibly in spite of illness. She tweets @ChronicBabe, speaks onstage across the country, consults with amazing clients, and wants YOU to have FUN even if you're sick! For 23 years (the past 14 as an entrepreneur), Jenni has enjoyed success as a writer, editor and consultant to hundreds of organizations worldwide, helping them craft and share their messages. She focuses on working with health care organizations—sharing stories of strength, wellness and inspiration in the face of adversity.
ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It’s a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today’s show, we’ll discover how ChronicBabe has given its founder, Jenni Prokopy the tools to accomplish more than she ever imagined, delve … The post The Advocacy of ChronicBabe, Part II appeared first on Dr. Paul Christo MD.
ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It’s a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today’s show, we’ll find out how the founder, Jenni Prokopy has overcome 20 years of struggling with fibromyalgia, why she created ChronicBabe, … The post The Advocacy of ChronicBabe, Part I appeared first on Dr. Paul Christo MD.