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In this episode of The Art of Showing Up, Jes explores the quiet ways we disappear from ourselves while trying to love, support, and care for others. This is a grounding conversation about generosity, empathy, and emotional labor -- and what happens when those things aren't balanced with boundaries, voice, and self-respect.
Jes shares how ignoring her own needs slowly turned into resentment, silence, and losing her voice -- and how learning to listen to that resentment became a path back to herself. This episode reframes resentment as information, not failure, and offers a compassinate way to show up for others without self-erasure.
If you've ever felt exhausted, invisible, or quietly resentful while being "the strong one," this episode is for you.
LISTENER REFLECTION:
Where in your life are you showing up generously -- but quietly leaving yourself behind?
CONNECT WITH JES:
Instagram: @the.artofshowingup
Facebook: TAOSUpodcast
YouTube: @thejessrick
Website: theartofshowingup.org
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who loves big and forgets themselves in the process.
By Jes MendozaIn this episode of The Art of Showing Up, Jes explores the quiet ways we disappear from ourselves while trying to love, support, and care for others. This is a grounding conversation about generosity, empathy, and emotional labor -- and what happens when those things aren't balanced with boundaries, voice, and self-respect.
Jes shares how ignoring her own needs slowly turned into resentment, silence, and losing her voice -- and how learning to listen to that resentment became a path back to herself. This episode reframes resentment as information, not failure, and offers a compassinate way to show up for others without self-erasure.
If you've ever felt exhausted, invisible, or quietly resentful while being "the strong one," this episode is for you.
LISTENER REFLECTION:
Where in your life are you showing up generously -- but quietly leaving yourself behind?
CONNECT WITH JES:
Instagram: @the.artofshowingup
Facebook: TAOSUpodcast
YouTube: @thejessrick
Website: theartofshowingup.org
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who loves big and forgets themselves in the process.