Rise and Shine with Jen

Have you found yourself spending more time together with your partner these pandemic-era days but feeling less connected?  

Are you looking for some new couple things to do together to revive your relationship?

In this completely unscripted raw and naked account of our own current state of affairs, Scott and I share our experiences in finding new common interests and the results were not what we thought. 

That journey is what we talk about in today’s podcast.

Some of the highlights include:

5:00 - Cooking together in the kitchen..NOT!
12:45 - Want to do more together with your partner?
15:15 - Nurturning your relationship during COVID
16:44 - The danger of relationship comparisons

Some honest questions to take the pulse of your relationship"

• Do you work well together?
• Are you a team player or a loner?
• What things do you LIKE to do together?
• Do you have more or less common interests if you're spending more time together?
• How are you nurturing your relationship during lockdown?

Key points made here:

• Comparing your relationship to others on your search for common ground is dangerous
• Nurturing your relationship during COVID takes intentionality
• A daily practice of gratitude can reignite your love and friendship
• All relationships are vulnerable during duress.  
• Love mapping can help bring you closer together

This was completely unrehearsed and done on a whim while looking for something to do together!

LISTEN UP!
Check out Episode 15 from Feb 12, 2020 where we share our story of turning around a marriage from near divorce to becoming best friends.

For more info on love mapping check out the Gottman Institute at www.gottman.com
For more raw and naked influence check out our web home at www.rawandnakedliving.com

Are you tired of feeling afraid to just be yourself in life?  Living in bondage to other people's opinions of you?  Feeling you're not in control of your life and still don't really know who you are or what you stand for?

Then it's time to live with intention and claim your FREEDOM!

In this episode I talk about 15 intentional acts that you can adopt to find your freedom.

1.  Know who you are
2. Know what you want
3.  Know where you are supposed to be
4.  Believe you are in control of your outcomes
5. Set up your life on your own terms.
6. Live life more simply.
7. Attract the right people into your life.
8. Expect miracles to happen.
9. Set aside time to meditate and pray.
10. Be highly selective of your time.
11. Do something everyday to create the life you desire
12. Be more conscious of what you eat.
13. Care more about others but less about what they think of you.
14. Stop comparing yourself to others.
15. Be genuinely happy for other's success

RESOURCES & LINKS:

→ Naked Confidence Academy
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/naked-confidence-academy/

→31 Strategies to Strengthen your Self Confidence
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/self-confidence-freebie/

-10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/

→Libera non-profit for women
https://www.liberawv.com/


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Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

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COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable. 

We humans are sucky at listening.  We know how to talk, do, move, get things done. But we aren’t very good at listening. And who wants to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't listen to you? 

How well do you listen to others in the world around you?  To yourself and the world within you? 

In today's episode I'm laying out the case for how better listening makes us more empathic, loving people not just to others but also to ourselves.

Benefits of Listening.

1.      Improve your relational life

2.      Improve your health

3.      Reduce stress

4.      Connect us with our intuition and our spirit

5.      Become less judgemental

6.      Sharpen our brains

7.      Manage our emotions

8.      Gain more wisdom

9.      Improve problem solving skills

Improve your connections with others by listening better

1.       Set your intention before you listen (get heart-centered)

2.      Use open ended questions

3.      Reflect back what you heard

4.      Summarize the confirmation

5.      Affirm the other

Improve your connection with self 

1.      Listen to more calming music

2.      Practice meditation

3.      Dedication more time to listen to intuition

4.      Spend more time in silence daily

5.      Spend more time in nature

6.      Journal thoughts to identify unhealthy patterns to explore

RESOURCES & LINKS:

→ Awaken Self Love and Discover Your Inner Magic
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/awaken-self-love/

→Special Offer - Free 30 minute Heart-and- Soul Coaching Call
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/

→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/

→Libera non-profit for women
https://www.liberawv.com/


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LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM
→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/

Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

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COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

You've heard that expression we may be all going through the same storm but we are not in the same boat?

Yup. 

Each of us has our own stress threshold and each of us taps out at different times during times of stress and uncertainty.

How do you stay positive during times of uncertainty?  When the world around you seems to be filled with so much hopelessness and you feel the walls are crashing in?

What habits can you put into place to create a powerhouse of positivity?

In this volatile, uncertain time, we can easily get caught up in the negativity and

Here is the heart and soul work we need to practice to overcome the pull of negativity and uncertainty.

1.  Get outside daily and connect with nature with all your senses.
2.  Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
3.  Random acts of kindness
4. Laugh and boost your sense of humor
5. Eliminate toxic people from your world
6. Deep breathing
7. Engage in positive self-talk daily
8. Exercise
9. Sleep
10. Take a mental break

In this episode I offer specific tips for

And don't forget to practice self-love, take time to discover and process those feelings bubbling under the surface.  Be kind to yourself throughout!

RESOURCES & LINKS:

→ Awaken Self Love and Discover Your Inner Magic
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/awaken-self-love/

→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/

→Special Offer - Free 30 minute Heart-and- Soul Coaching Call
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/

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LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM
→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/

Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

♡ ♡ ♡

COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

Support the show (https://paypal.me/rawandnakedjen?locale.x=en_US)

We're living in a most uncertain time and adapting to a new and unfamiliar, changing environment that is causing a lot of stress for many people.

But is stress really all bad for you?

Are we doing ourselves a disservice by avoiding stress rather than better coping with it.

Could there actually be benefits to stress?

In today's episode we'll be talking about living well in your "discomfort zone" and 8 proven strategies to get you through even seemingly  hopeless situations.

1. Let it go.
2. Purge your emotions.
3. Try to learn something. 
4. Enjoy yourself.
5. Keep up with your responsibilities.
6. Create a plan for the future.
7. Make a list of all the things that fill you with gratitude.
8. Reflect on what you have accomplished in the past.

Also, focus on what you CAN control, starting with making your bed first thing in the morning.

Remember, courage is a muscle that we all have.  It just takes a bit of practice.

SUBSCRIBE to my FREE Courage Toolkit: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/

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RESOURCES & LINKS:

→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/
→ Limited Special Time Offer
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/

♡ ♡ ♡

LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM
→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/

Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

♡ ♡ ♡

COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

Lockdown love taking a toll on your relationships?

Even the best of relationships can start feeling the strain of living together in tight quarters 24/7. 

In this episode I am joined by my husband (a pro musician considered as a "non-essential" worker) to invite you to a special FREE 3-day event we are hosting online on April 20th, 12 pm EST.

This is a FREE, fun, informative time of interaction, games, quizzes and a game plan by the time we're done!

DAY ONE: 
Storytellling.  How we turned around a marriage that was near divorce.  Expectations.  Humor.  Self awareness.  Re-adapting and re-pivoting.  The power of acceptance and forgiveness to rekindling your love.

DAY TWO:
Just for women. It only takes one person to make a change in a relationship.  Self love, self care, compassion, boundaries, dating, and what men REALLY want!

DAY THREE:
Bring your "homework", your questions and take part in a Q&A with Scott and I.  Then we'll work on creating the framework for a Relationship  Wellness Plan.  

SUBSCRIBE For my FREE Courage Toolkit: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/

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RESOURCES & LINKS:

→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/
→ Limited Special Time Offer
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/

♡ ♡ ♡

LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM
→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/

Can we be besties on IG? I  LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you listening to this podcast or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

♡ ♡ ♡

COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

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MORE ❤

💌 Sign up for my FREE Courage Toolkit https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/
💯 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective/
🎧Links to my Raw + Naked PODCAST here: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-and-naked/podcast/


Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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Support the show (https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-women-of-courage-tribe-2/)

Got some good mental health tips for getting through a crisis?? How do they work? Drop a comment or reply to let me know!

In this episode I talk about:

• Creating awareness of factors within and outside of your control.
• Healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms
• The role of acceptance and surrender as a key coping skill
• Practical exercise for addressing challenges you want to change
• The role of affirmations in making peace with your circumstances
• My 7 step C.O.U.R.A.G.E.model to take you from overthinking and worry to joy filled living.
• Siimple self care during times of uncertainty

SUBSCRIBE For my FREE Courage Toolkit: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/

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RESOURCES & LINKS:

→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/
→ Limited Special Time Offer
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/

♡ ♡ ♡

LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM
→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/

Can we be besties on IG? I hang out in my IG stories daily and LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you watching this video or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

♡ ♡ ♡

COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

♡ ♡ ♡

MORE ❤

💌 Sign up for my FREE Courage Toolkit https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/
💯 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective/
🎧Links to my Raw + Naked PODCAST here: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-and-naked/podcast/


Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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Got some good mental health tips for getting through a crisis?? How do they work? Drop a comment or reply to let me know!

In this 3 part special edition podcast I talk about:

1.  My gluten free chocolate brownie mix TO DIE FOR and other musings from my at-home office.
2.  Raw and Naked talk with Scott Silbert about how we've coped with living and working at home 24/7 AND with a boomerang college grad young adult.
3.  3 solid anxiety hacks to help combat fear, anxiety and panic:  Deep Breathing technique, 5-4-3-2-1, and Mental Contrasting.

SUBSCRIBE For my FREE Courage Toolkit: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

→ 10 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/overthinking-freebie/
→ Limited Special Time Offer
https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/holistic-life-coaching/private-coaching/

♡ ♡ ♡

LET’S BE BFF’S ON INSTAGRAM
→ https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen/

Can we be besties on IG? I hang out in my IG stories daily and LOVE to re-post anything that you tag me in. Snap a pic of you watching this video or share your biggest takeaway, and I’ll share it with my audience!

♡ ♡ ♡

COME HANG WITH ME:

My Fear blog | https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/10-top-secrets-to-overcoming-fear

instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawandnakedjen

facebook | https://www.facebook.com/rawandnakedliving

RAWsome Women FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective

♡ ♡ ♡

MORE ❤

💌 Sign up for my FREE Courage Toolkit https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/
💯 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RAWWomanCollective/
🎧Links to my Raw + Naked PODCAST here: https://www.rawandnakedliving.com/raw-and-naked/podcast/


Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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It's something many women are looking for.  And yet, most don't even know how to recognize it.  They also don't know how to get there.

it's a balanced life.

It's that life that feels refreshing. Harmonious. One in which we are living out our purpose and feel contentment and peace.  

We seem to easily recognize a life that is OUT of balance.  Chaos. Disorganization.  Stress. Overwhelm.  Not enough time.  

But why can't we recognize what it feels like when our life IS in balance?

That's probably because once you're out of balance, it's hard to know how to bring it back.  Like a compass that needs regular reorienteering when the path to the destination gets off track, our life needs to be reorienteered when it gets off track. But you need to know HOW to reorient our compass.

So how do we bring an out of balance life back into balance?

That's what we talk about in this podcast. 

In any relationship, inevitably there is a chance of conflict.  Sometimes it's simple to resolve.  But other times, it endures, escalates and even affects your quality of life. 

How do you handle conflict in your relationships?

• Do you tend to explode and say things you later regret?
• Do you shut down, walk away and avoid it altogether?
• Do you get passive aggressive?

Whether it is with someone you love, with someone you care for, or someone you just want to get along with, learning how to resolve conflict will help make peace with the circumstances.

Today I want to introduce you to a powerful tool to give you permission to let go of the negative feelings to move you toward conflict resolution.  

Change your perspective of conflict and nurture empathy with visualization.

Today's podcast is delivered in the form of a meditation.  Enjoy.  Use it as often as needed.  And share your comments.  

Who comes to mind during this visualization?
How does this change your perspective of the conflict?
How did this calm you in the process?
Do you feel more empathy toward the other person?

xoxxo

Jen