Podcast appearances and mentions of jen vertanen

What does your best damn life look like? Have you even paused to consider it? When I was in corporate, I used to daydream about living on an island without responsibility - I just wanted to escape. Jen Vertanen is in corporate and living her best damn life. This is a powerful episode where we challenge the status quo, explore edges, and speak to the "how" you begin to unfold the lifetimes of training of what you are supposed to do.We share the concept of professionalism, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, self-respect, and integrity in one's professional life. We also shared our personal experiences of self-expression, rebellion, and career choices, highlighting the need for individuals to express themselves without fear of judgment and to align their thoughts and actions towards their desired reality. The conversation also touched on the importance of self-trust, readiness, understanding one's desires, and the role of alcohol in their lives, with both agreeing on the need for intentionality, curiosity, and support in overcoming personal challenges.Find Jen at yourbestdamnlife.com, on her podcast yourbestdamnlife.com/podcast, and on LinkedIn!Thank you for tuning into Women Making Moves, please rate and follow on your favorite platform, and also on Instagram. Visit Amy at Unlock the Magic, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.

Hot Seat Human Design | Jen Vertanen 6/2 Emotional Manifesting GeneratorIn this heartfelt episode, Vickie Dickson welcomes Jen Vertanen, a member of the Content by Design course and a seasoned coach, to discuss how Human Design reveals the path to personal growth and empowerment. Through candid reflections on her own transformative journey, Jen explores how understanding your unique design can illuminate your strengths, guide your decisions, and help you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. If you've ever felt stuck or wondered how to turn life's struggles into stepping stones, this episode offers the insights and inspiration you need.Before we get started… I love hearing from you!

***** Have a question for me? ***** Send it here (audio) and you might hear your question answered live on the show! ************ https://www.speakpipe.com/vickiedickson ****************Who Are You Speaking to in Your Content? with Guest Jen Vertanen 6/2 Emotional Manifesting GeneratorIn this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson dives deep into the world of resilience and self-discovery with special guest Jen Vertanen. If you've ever struggled with feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this conversation will reveal powerful insights and practical strategies to help you break free from old patterns and create the life you truly desire. Expect to walk away with actionable tips on how to embrace vulnerability and turn your past experiences into fuel for your personal growth.Before we get started… I love hearing from you!

Although happy and successful on the outside, at 45, Jen Vertanen felt lonely, sad and bitter. The only thing she hadn't tried was leaving her husband!In this raw and honest episode, we talk about: Loneliness Childhood traumaDifficult parental relationshipsGaslighting Finding different perspectives on old storiesRole modelsWhat do we mean when we talk about “doing the work”?The need for human connection The challenges of lifelong relationshipsWanting to be alone and without emotional responsibilityEmotional BurnoutHow Jen and her husband came back from the brinkBeing role modelsOur hope for our daughters' generationWe discuss how we can project our own discontent onto someone we love so strongly that they almost become and effigy for everything wrong in our lives. Ultimately, Jen realised she needed to write new stories that served her better, to stop trying to run from herself or confront herself and work on healing.Find out more about Jen and her coaching practice here: https://jenvertanen.com/About this Podcast. Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to? I'm Jo Blackwell, a photographer, author and coach for women who want more from their lives post 50 and I'm here to remind you that if we manage our health and embrace it, growing older can lead to one of the greatest periods of growth and transformation of our lives. My aim is to help women step into a starring role in their own lives - whatever that means to you. The Midlife Movement was created to change minds about midlife and growing older, one story at a time. Because we only become invisible when when we stop seeing ourselves. email jo@joblackwell.co.uk to take part in the podcast or suggest guests. See The Midlife & Beyond section of my website for more information and resources to help you navigate change with less stress and more joy! www.joblackwell.co.uk

What do you do when you lose weight and then gain weight again? Coach Jen's answer: Love yourself where you are. Have your back. And don't beat yourself up. This conversation is for those of you who have gained weight after losing and can't help but feel down on yourself or those who are worried about this happening in the future. Jen shares her journey of losing 25lbs while we worked together, gaining that weight back, and then losing it using the same tools we used in our coaching. Her journey will shine light on any that feel like gaining weight again would be the worst thing in the world. We promise it's not and this conversation will help you see the light again. If you loved this episode, give it 5 stars and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform so others can find this podcast. And share this episode with your fellow Life Coach who is working on getting to their weight loss goal and would find this podcast helpful! Jen Vertanen is the founder of Love Your Damn Life and Certified Life & Get Shit Done Coach who has been helping women for the past decade who find themselves wanting more from life even though their lives feel pretty full already ... more meaning, impact, fulfillment, excitement, etc. For more on simple weight loss for Life Coaches, go to paigebowman.com or find me on Instagram @lifecoachpaigeb. Featured in this episode: Book your consult call Jen's website The 3 Super Simple Steps to Weight Loss (episode 5) When You Feel Like You Just Can't Get It Together (episode 82) © 2021 - 2023 Paige Bowman Coaching

Close your eyes and imagine what your 80-year-old self would be like if you continue to live how you do now. Do you like what you see? In this episode, Jen Vertanen explores a powerful exercise that invites you to find joy and fulfillment in every moment of your life and to tap into the wisdom of your 80-year-old self. She guides you on a journey to connect with your future self and gain clarity on your life compass. Jen also explores the importance of embracing aging and overcoming our fear of getting old and dying. She discusses how to help your body age gracefully, and why you shouldn't be sad or ashamed of your gray hair. Jen delves into the experiences of women in their twilight years and explores the challenges and opportunities of midlife and old age. Tune in and discover the lessons from your 80-year-old self that can transform your life today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the This Might Get Uncomfortable community today:wellevatr.comWellevatr FacebookWellevatr TwitterWellevatr Instagram

Jen Vertanen, Life Coach, and creator of The Self-Method, shares with us how to reclaim who the hell you are. You can find her and the quiz here

It's pretty cool that we're living at a time when our culture is least *starting* to recognize that people (especially women) don't cease to have value and worth as soon as they hit middle age. Of course, we still have a HELLUVA long way to go toward eliminating  ageism— but thanks to people like Jen Vertanen, we're making progress. Jen is a real-life example that it IS possible to have a job that you love (even a corporate job like she does!), while also connecting with your passions outside of that. The mid-life crisis is a cliché for a reason, and Jen is here to help us shake up stagnation and figure out what it looks like to live FULLY in the second half of life. (And hey, if it happens to involve a lime green convertible, we certainly aren't gonna stop ya!) If you ever feel like you're stuck in your own personal Groundhog Day hellhole, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Jen & I  share personal stories and practical tips for finding balance and fulfillment— no matter your age.  We also talk about knowing when it's time to walk away from a relationship or marriage, and  how to navigate difficult decisions like this from a grounded place of moving toward what you DO want, rather than running away from what you DON'T want (because, spoiler— everywhere you go, there you are.) Jen shares about why so many women start to feel incredibly stuck in mid-life even if they've “made it” on paper, and how we can break free from the rut and start living on purpose. She also shares her secret sauce of how we can be more intentional about that everyday— and it just might include getting to know your 80-year-old self! About JenJen Vertanen is a Certified Life Coach, Mentor, & writer who helps amazing women answer the question, “What's next?” regardless of the transition they're in whether it's a soon-to-be empty-nester, a recent divorcée, a retiree who wants to move to the mountains of Ecuador, and everything in-between. Using her signature candor and humor, Jen wants the world to know it's never too late and you're never too old but you do kind of need to get going.  Jen lives in MN with her husband, last kiddo at home, and 2 newfs and when she's not working, you can find her reading erotica, planning her next trip, having a conversation with her 80-yo self, or enjoying a glass of dry red or a fancy cocktail made from the tears of little children (jk!). This episode covers:[0:00] Intro[5:30] Can you really have a job and life you love?[7:55] Knowing if and when it's time to walk away from a relationship or marriage[10:55] Why women in midlife feel stuck[14:00] How to get out of this 'groundhog day'[16:10] Tips for creating a relationship with your future self[19:15] Being intentional and aware in order to create real, lasting change in our lives[20:35] Why it's so easy to get in our head and stuck[23:10] How to make complicated relationships better[31:45] Going off on personal development booksResources mentioned in this episode:Abbott ElementaryYou Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life by Kimberly SnyderHeroine SportConnect with Jen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.jenvertanen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifervertanenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its.jenvertanenWebsite: https://jenvertanen.com/Connect with me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/bad.bitch.therapistTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badbitchtherapistWebsite: https://badbitchtherapist.co/Email: heyboo@badbitchtherapist.coBook a call: https://badbitchtherapist.co/contact DISCLAIMER: None of my online content or coaching services are to be considered as therapy or a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. These offerings are created for entertainment and educational purposes. For full disclaimer, visit https://badbitchtherapist.co/disclaimer .

It's pretty cool that we're living at a time when our culture is least *starting* to recognize that people (especially women) don't cease to have value and worth as soon as they hit middle age. Of course, we still have a HELLUVA long way to go toward eliminating  ageism— but thanks to people like Jen Vertanen, we're making progress.

Jen Vertanen tried to burn her life down in 2015 at the age of 45 because she was beyond tired of feeling lonely, bored, unfulfilled and constantly running away from her life in all sorts of unhealthy ways. She is grateful that at the last hour she realized that wasn't going to fix anything because, wherever you go, there you are. In the process of rebuilding her life from the inside out, she not only healed her marriage, she also healed herself from years of childhood trauma and decades of heart-aching loneliness. We talked with Jen about the importance of connecting with your truest self and living life to the fullest. At best, midlife is the midpoint, and we must make the most of this season! Listen in as Jen gives us her best tips for living a "Rebelliously Fulfilling Life". Take the free quiz from Jen: https://jenvertanen.com/  This episode was sponsored by: Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach- The Buff Muff App and https://www.vaginacoach.com/ Mojo Wellbeing (Save with code MOXIE15OFF) https://theuncovery.com/discount/MOXIE15OFF  Connect with us: midlifemoxiepodcast@gmail.com Join our community on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069587806782730/ Read the blog/sign up for newsletter/find our discount codes:  www.midlifemoxie.net Follow us on IG: @gailsscott, @1sassymassey Audio Editing by: Dan Collins at www.goconfidentallycoaching.com Thanks for listening, and go and GET YOUR MOXIE ON!

Jen Vertanen tried to burn her life down in 2015 at the age of 45 because she was beyond tired of feeling lonely, bored, unfulfilled and constantly running away from her life in all sorts of unhealthy ways. She is grateful that at the last hour she realized that wasn't going to fix anything because, wherever you go, there you are. In the process of rebuilding her life from the inside out, she not only healed her marriage, she also healed herself from years of childhood trauma and decades of heart-aching loneliness. We talked with Jen about the importance of connecting with your truest self and living life to the fullest. At best, midlife is the midpoint, and we must make the most of this season! Listen in as Jen gives us her best tips for living a "Rebelliously Fulfilling Life". Take the free quiz from Jen: https://jenvertanen.com/  This episode was sponsored by: Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach- The Buff Muff App and https://www.vaginacoach.com/ Mojo Wellbeing (Save with code MOXIE15OFF) https://theuncovery.com/discount/MOXIE15OFF  Connect with us: midlifemoxiepodcast@gmail.com Join our community on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069587806782730/ Read the blog/sign up for newsletter/find our discount codes:  www.midlifemoxie.net Follow us on IG: @gailsscott, @1sassymassey Audio Editing by: Dan Collins at www.goconfidentallycoaching.com Thanks for listening, and go and GET YOUR MOXIE ON!

Are you checking in and invested in your future self? Jen Vertanen surely is. Jen Vertanen is a mentor for ambitious women who may feel bored and unfulfilled even though they've checked all the boxes and done everything “right”. This conversation has a bucketload of gems and the vibrancy of Jen shines through the microphone right into your ears. Listen as Holly and Jen discuss: How sometimes life can appear very, very good on the outside - yet we are crumbling and barely holding it together on the inside. If nothing changes, nothing changes and how we can work to improve, change and grow. When we try to loathe our way to healing, it has to be compassionate, understood and held with love for ourselves and those around us. Becoming our own best friend. The tops down and bottoms up perspective. Starting with a vision of who we want the older version of ourselves to be and working backwards to reverse engineer the changes I make daily to get closer and closer to that vision. This episode is one to remember and even one to listen to again and again. With a slightly new format and learning moving forward you can connect with Jen via her website at jenvertanen.com and as always connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine & The Brain Health Magazine, and author of several books. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TwitterToday's guest is Jen VertanenJen Vertanen is a Coach, Mentor, and Podcast Host. Using her signature candor, humor, and love of looking at life in all its messy glory, she wants the world to know it's possible to heal. Whether talking to her cast of interesting guests about their highs and lows; writing and speaking about her own journey from trauma-induced isolation back to connection with herself, her family, and her community; or working 1:1 with clients to help unpack their mental b.s. and own their stories, one thing is always the same: the transformative power of going there.www.jenvertanen.comwww.instagram.com/jenvertanenENJOYING THIS PODCAST?Consider supporting the podcast for $5 a month through Patreon.

Oh my gosh, y'all, are you ready for this episode!? Life coach Jen Vertanen joins Chelsea on the podcast to talk about SO many things regarding inner healing, trauma, self-sabotage, leaning in, and more.  Jen talks about her childhood and how she's learned to work through and heal that trauma. We chat about the inner child (a common theme these past few episodes!), why “having it all” is bullshit (spoiler alert: no one has it all!), projecting vs. dealing with what's actually inside, trauma one-upping (our new favorite term), teaching emotional intelligence in school and SO MUCH MORE.  This is a conversation you'll want to go back to and take notes because it's THAT GOOD.  As always, we love to hear what you think of this episode! If you loved this episode, please make sure to leave a review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! PS - Please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email! chelsea@pinkpussypodcast.com! Or, visit us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/pinkpussipodcast).        Resources:  Jen's Website: https://jenvertanen.com/ (make sure you get on her mailing list to get those questions) Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenvertanen/  Bethany Webster (Healing the Mother Wound): https://www.bethanywebster.com/    Ioba Toys:  Ioba Toys Website: https://www.iobatoys.com/  Use code PINKPUSSYPODCAST at checkout for 30% off your purchase  

Open this episode in your favorite app Want to work with me? CLICK HERE   Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend!!!  Episode Summary:   Jen Vertanen joins us to discuss her podcast experience dealing with tough topics. Jen explains the struggle to finding the right guest to come on the show, getting over 1-star reviews, the time it takes to put out a quality podcast, balancing podcast and family life, and getting your process to help beat the overwhelm.   About the Podcaster:  Jen Vertanen is a guru who deals with trauma and hosts the Going There podcast where she and her guests explore tough topics through unfiltered, raw, and often hilarious conversations about the things that make us human.   Highlights:   ·        Dealing with tough topics ·        Finding the right guests ·        Finding the time to make a podcast ·        Hiring a good team ·        Knowing what you need ·        Avoiding active listening in podcasts   Mentioned in this episode:   https://www.jenvertanen.com/podcast/ She Podcasts Libsyn Omny Studio     Feel free to use these hashtags to share your thoughts with me on socials. #podcasterssupportingpodcasters #justpodcasting    The technical thing I learned from this episode: Transients are still an enigma for me...   Podcasting Pain Point: The problem with working with recordings and edits you did a long time ago is that you can't remember what issues you had... is the audio really scratchy and were the levels always wonky or is that something I messed up in post?

Today, Jen Vertanen, host of the Going There podcast, go deep into our personal struggles and stories with depression and anxiety. The goal of our conversation today isn't to talk clinically about these conditions, but rather to help normalize them by sharing our experiences. Trigger warning: depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts. We dig deep into how depression has affected our lives, the low points in our journey, and the tools we learned to dig out. And because Jen is more of an optimist than I, we also talk about the silver linings - what have we learned or what do we keep learning from these struggles? In the introduction, I talk about the new moon on Monday, February 3rd, as well as the holiday Imbolc that has just passed. I offer a bit of guidance on this new moon time and offer an oracle card reading to help you in this next cycle. Follow her work at jenvertanen.com, and join the conversation on Instagram @goingtherewithjen. Listen to her podcast at jenvertanen.com/podcast. For info about the Black Dog of Depression we mentioned, find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc Find my work or book a session at sensitivityuncensored.com Find my Belonging Massage Oil and other goodies in my Boutique at sensitivityuncensored.com/library/#boutique

Jen Vertanen is a loneliness expert, mentor, speaker, and writer encouraging people to wade through their emotional baggage and stop being so damn lonely. On this episode Liz and Jen share a lot of laughs in their conversation and joke about the experiences of getting older. But they also dive into the need to have hard conversations and what it's like to realize that our parents aren't always who we need them to be. Show notes can be found at: http://midlifeschmidlife.com/episode31/ And be sure to head over to Jen's Podcast, Going There and subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/going-there-with-jen-vertanen/id1286189040  

In this conversation with Jen Vertanen, podcaster and emotional sidekick, we talk about building a highly personal self-care tool box. One that is designed to support you, with whatever collection of hurts and traumas and likes and dislikes you come wired with. Jen's work focuses around encouraging people to share the hard to tell stories and start to heal the places that hurt and Jen and I begin the conversation talking about self-mothering, a very specific form of self-care that you may need if you did not receive the kind of nurturing and touch that all humans need when we are very small. We also talk about how trauma lives in the body, and how self-care to soothe that kind of pain needs to look a certain way.   Links from this episode: Jen's About Page Kate Swoboda, aka Kate Courageous Going There episode about loneliness Going There episode with Marie Poulin Have me help you get aligned and get unstuck.

Today's show sounds like a long and winding conversation between friends, but really it's an invitation to step into the ring of action in your life. Today's guest is the wonderful Jen Vertanen of the 'Going There with Jen Vertanen' Podcast. Jen is a coach by day, a podcaster by night, aa mama, wife, and a Loneliness Expert.  Join us for this exploration of why we might want to go looking for failure, and why failure and loneliness go hand in hand. I would really love to hear your most powerful insight from the show! Shoot me an email at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com. I will respond to every email I receive. In honor of the Spring Equinox I am offering Soul Strategy sessions until March 25th, 2018. Email me at monica@monicaballard.com to request a session or to find out more.   In this episode: * Why you want to "fail early and fail often" * Why Jen connects failure to loneliness * The story of Jen coming out about her loneliness * Jen's concept that we keep peeling back the layers * When is good enough, GOOD ENOUGH? * Why asking the question, "What if there was no outcome?" can be a motivator to take authentic action * When Jen's gut feeling was wrong and how it led her to deep transformative growth * Jen's realization that she was having conversations with her husband in her head * Progress is more important than the possibility of being rejected * People love to be a part of another person's story * Jen's calling to start deep conversations around loneliness * The shame linked with loneliness * If you don't share your stories and gifts, you are withholding from the people in the world who would have the chance to enjoy them *Unraveling the strands of loneliness

In Jen Vertanen's interview we discuss: Why she considered a hysterectomy at age 18 Getting pregnant at 19 and her decision to have her son How tough it was being a wife and mother while in college Having the support of friends and family How motherhood changed her Her podcast, Going There with Jen Vertanen and talking about the messiness of life What she wanted to do differently with her kids versus what she experienced as a child If motherhood was what she expected it to be Treating herself the way she would want to treat her kids: self mothering Getting out of your head and putting yourself in someone else's shoes For show notes and additional words of wisdom from Jen, visit www.themodernmomsociety.com/episode22

Jen and I talked about being raised with a bipolar dad in dysfunction and abuse, fearing for her life. Through trial and error, Jen has learned how to Mother her children, be the best person, spouse, sister, and daughter while feeling lonely and sifting through the baggage of her past. Through all this, she was a business coach and then meandered into launching her website where she focuses her efforts on her podcast, blog and coaching people on a more personal level. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-naked-podcaster/message Support this podcast

Jen Vertanen is a coach, mentor, speaker, and writer. She also plays the role of Mama Bear when it comes to protecting her family, a trait she developed when she was just eight years old while living in an emotionally abusive household. Because of her own experience, she knows exactly what it's like to not have someone to confide to, and encourages people to share the hard stories so they can heal the places that hurt. She has since built a career that lets people open up about their emotional needs and help them fill the void in their hearts. In today's episode, Jen shares her heartbreaking story and how she eventually found her way out of the dark place was she was in. She talks about what it's like to feel trapped and helpless, and to put a mask on when she's out with people. She also gives inspiring tips and sound advice on how to overcome some of life's most painful moments.   “I refuse to be this vital person on the outside and dead on the inside. It's not fair to anyone, let alone myself.” – Jen Vertanen   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Her story and how she became a nurturing person. What's the Mama Bear archetype? How you can use different archetypes in real life. What's it like to finally address unmet emotional needs? How she managed to improve her social life. What is “hermiting” and how did she "hide" herself during her marriage? How does she check for motivation? What happens when you share the hard stories? Her tip for those who want to bring in the self-mothering energy.   Key Takeaway: Saying yes to positive moments and getting out of your comfort zone will significantly improve your life. It's better to feel anything at all, than feel dead. You can find evidence that you're a good person and evidence that you're a bad person. It all boils down to which you use to define yourself.   Connect with Jen Vertanen: Jen Vertanen official website Instagram     The Basics of Chinese Medicine Course Learn how to align your lifestyle and diet with daily and seasonal rhythms so you can digest better, have more energy, and stay healthy! Enroll in our 8-week course - The Basics of Chinese Medicine: Your Inner Ecosystem to learn how to analyze and align your lifestyle and diet, identify which of the Five Elements are dominating you, and rebalance the systems in your body so you can achieve your health goals. When you enroll, you'll receive: 20-30 minute audio lectures you can listen to whenever and wherever Highlighted transcripts of each lecture Point location reference sheet Short, point location videos Fun quizlets, reflection questions, and exercises Group call opportunities to get your questions answered Access to our private Facebook community   Visit our website to enroll in The Basics of Chinese Medicine Course today!   Share Your Healthy Curiosity Thank you for joining me on today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity, the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in today's busy world with healthcare strategies through Chinese medicine. If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media to help us spread the word and help more people achieve optimal health throughout their busy lives. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to tell us what you'd like to learn more about!  

In this episode, I interview my friend Jen on how childhood emotional trauma has affected her relationships today as an adult. Even if you’ve never been abused or didn’t experience trauma in the way Jen and I discuss on today’s episode, it doesn’t mean that your upbringing didn’t affect you in some way in how you relate to men and relationships. And if it happened 10 years ago, 20 or 30, and you haven’t dealt with it, there’s a chance it’s impacting your relationships today. https://veronicagrant.com/episode90

In this very first episode, very first season of Going There with Jen Vertanen, I'm telling you about all the things I could tell you about my journey like my emotionally abusive childhood and subsequent lifelong traumas, promiscuity, becoming a mom when I didn't want to be a mom, loneliness, depression, and so on and so on. But I don't. I save these stories for later because Going There isn't just about me..it's about all of us. It's about sharing our stories to help heal us all. It's about not feeling alone. It's about tenacity and resiliency and grit and grace. It's about laughter and pain, joy and heartache. It's about feeling the full range of experiences and emotions - playing in the dichotomies and paradoxes.  And it's about so much more... Welcome. Thank you for being on this journey with me.

Mentor, emotional sidekick, and all around awkward gal Jen Vertanen has spent the last gazillion years feeling alone and fairly depressed. It wasn't until she started addressing her own healing (from an emotionally abusive childhood) that she discovered others who said 'Me too' and Jen decided to stop being a miserable cow and help others tell their own stories around healing, silver linings, and finding the joy amidst the pain. In Season 1 of Going There, Jen will be talking with folks who've had the emotional crap kicked out of them and come back swing each and every time because of resilience + grit + tenacity + a healthy dose of wine (ok - maybe just for Jen). There will be so much laughter, tears, and awkward silence as Jen and her guests go there…like really really go there.  The journey is set to begin on September 27th. Are you ready to 'go there'? Sign-up to be part of the launch team at jenvertanen.com.