Be You Podcast

273 - Practicing the Art of Surrender


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In this episode of Be YOU, Jill opens up about the raw and uncomfortable process of learning to surrender - on vacation, in business, and in the body. From the frustration of getting sick during a long-anticipated family trip to the vulnerable moments of launching a new program that doesn’t meet initial expectations, her discussion this week touches upon what it means to let go of control without giving up hope.

Jill takes listeners through an honest look at how disappointment, especially when something you deeply care about doesn’t happen according to plan, can become a doorway to deeper self-awareness. With her upcoming Plot Twist: Only Moms Edition, Jill examines why it’s so hard for moms to prioritize themselves and what it feels like to create something meaningful while also staying open to how it’s received.

Jill also offers reflection on the body’s quiet wisdom and how illness sometimes arrives not as a punishment but rather as a release after long periods of pushing. Whether it’s resting instead of grinding or embracing uncertainty, this episode is a thoughtful take on the value of slowing down and listening in, and while Jill is saving one particularly big update until next week, she offers a hint, so stay tuned, and remember,Plot Twist: OnlyMoms Edition is coming soon! Enroll now at Jill’s website!

Show Notes:

[1:30] - Even though she felt unwell, Jill chose to record and reflect on the theme of surrender. [4:15] - Jill's recent Florida trip was Jill’s first real vacation, making it deeply meaningful even though she got ill. [6:00] - Hear how illness disrupted Jill's long-anticipated trip, forcing her into caretaker mode while mourning lost experiences. [8:09] - Jill came to the realization that she got sick once her body finally felt safe to relax. [10:49] - While feeling sick and overwhelmed, Jill launched her new program and chose rest over resistance. [13:49] - Although interest was initially high, sign-ups for the program lagged, leading Jill to surrender to the unknown. [16:07] - Jill has realized that pricing her program low may have backfired, as commitment often rises with perceived value. [18:55] - Jill encourages embracing surrender fully without martyrdom.

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