Being Better with Jennifer Powers

Jen loops back to the listener challenge from the previous episode and shares their ideas for making this particular holiday more enjoyable. Her and Mark discuss cookie exchanges and soup kitchens, and then share a happy holiday memory of their own.

Jen and Mark talk holiday sales and desert lizards. Jen discusses the wait for good news in the world and suggests that we have the opportunity to create good new for ourselves. The two give examples of positive things we can give ourselves to look forward to.

Jen and Mark talk dogs, rashes and naked people in the gym. Jen introduces the topic of enculturation and how understanding the origin of our mental programing can help us understand ourselves.

Jen and Mark speculate on the presidential election and how to respond to the results in a way that serves us better. Jen discusses our egoic tendency to seek out drama and how we can find balance.

Jen and Mark talk about the challenge of being a leader – when to coach and when to be directive. The two discuss a cancelled holiday and fun around the house. Jen plugs a new documentary that sheds light on how social media influences our lives.

Jen and Mark celebrate half a century and list a few of the highlights. Jen contrasts saying yes more in life against the power of boldly saying no. Jen talks about being more fearless and honest, and escaping the prison of other people’s judgment.

Jen and Mark talk about Oregon smoke and deep knowings. Jen exposes scandal in her family.  The two discuss current revelations and the power of bringing awareness into our lives. Jennifer challenges people’s tendencies to do things they don’t want to do.

Jen and Mark talk about how age affects our stomachs and attitudes. The two discuss the possible advantages to getting older. Jen leads a discussion regarding the various hormonal phases that people experience throughout their lives and how it can help us be more understanding of ourselves and others.

Jen and Mark talk about the benefits of Covid and discuss who’s smoking these days. The two compare what keeps them from doing things they aren’t supposed to do. Jen explains our primal tendency to be accepted by the tribe and why it might be okay to look out for number one.

Jen and Mark dispense sketchy medical advice and give listeners a tool to keep calm. The two answer a listeners’ question about how much goofing around a couple should allow. Jennifer responds to a bad review and ponders the challenge of making people happy.