Confidently Uncomfortable

(ICYMI: Go Listen to PART 1 on The Fun Side)

Welcome to (PART 2): What happens when two fiercely independent women, each used to running their own businesses, decide to build something together? In this episode, Kari the Fun Coach and J.Go sit down for a very real, very unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to become business partners. From delegation and trust to resentment, communication, clashing personalities, and learning when to say "no," they unpack the messy middle of building something together without losing yourself in the process.

This conversation gets especially honest about the lessons that come from partnership: learning to communicate what you need, recognizing when you're telling yourself an old story, embracing different working styles, protecting your capacity, and understanding that conflict doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Sometimes, it means you're growing. Plus, they share a big announcement about the first-ever Fun Side Women's Entrepreneurship Conference coming to Charlotte in March.

In this episode:

• Business partnerships are a lot like marriage

• The challenge of moving from hyper-independence to collaboration

• Learning to delegate without micromanaging

• Trust, communication, and giving each other agency

• "Standard of excellence" vs. perfectionism

• How different personalities and working styles can complement each other

• Knowing when to say "no" and protect your capacity

• Why conflict doesn't have to mean the relationship is failing

• Letting go of people and relationships that no longer align

• Taking risks and trusting your intuition

• The yin and yang of building a business together

• A behind-the-scenes look at creating the Fun Side Women's Entrepreneurship Conference

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xo, J.Go

What if the life you want requires disappointing people? In this episode, J.Go dives into one of the hardest lessons for recovering people pleasers: someone else being disappointed in your choices does not automatically mean you made the wrong decision. She shares the story of walking away from a job in her 20s without knowing exactly what would come next, simply because she knew the life she was living wasn't the life she wanted. Sometimes clarity doesn't come before the leap. Sometimes it comes because you were willing to take the leap in the first place.

J.Go also explores the difference between someone's actual disappointment and the disappointment we imagine they might feel. From parents and partners to bosses, friends, and the versions of ourselves that other people have grown comfortable with, she unpacks how fear, expectations, and other people's definitions of safety can influence our decisions. You'll learn how to consider other people's perspectives without allowing them to become the final authority over your life, how to "bless and release" the fears that belong to someone else, and why becoming more yourself may require getting uncomfortable. Because the goal isn't to stop caring about other people, it's to become willing to tolerate their disappointment rather than continually abandon the person you're becoming.

In this episode:

• Why someone else's disappointment doesn't mean you made the wrong choice

• The difference between actual disappointment and imagined disappointment

• Outgrowing the version of yourself other people are comfortable with

• Understanding other people's fears and definitions of safety

• How parents' opinions can shape our adult decisions

• "Bless and release" as a way to let go of other people's fears

• The difference between compromise and self-abandonment

• Looking within before looking externally for answers

• Asking whose disappointment you are organizing your life around

• Taking small steps outside your comfort zone

• Choosing to find out instead of waiting to know

• Why your future self may be worth disappointing someone for

• Getting comfortable with the discomfort of becoming more yourself

Join The Confidential My weekly note from me to you — stories, thoughts, things I'm learning, loving, questioning, and probably oversharing.

Go behind the scenes of Confidently Uncomfortable 📖Be the first to see the cover, get sneak peeks and actual excerpts from the book, hear what's happening behind the scenes, and be the first to know when the book drops in February 2027.

Come play with us at The Fun Side Club 🎉 Charlotte local or not, come see how we're making life, business & friendship a little more fun.

Find everything else 🔗

Come hang with me: Instagram: @xojgo TikTok: @xojgo

xo, J.Go

What if the love you crave most from other people is actually the love you've been withholding from yourself? In this episode, J-Go takes a fresh look at the five love languages and turns them inward, exploring what each one can teach us about the ways we practice (or sabotage) self-love. From negative self-talk and people-pleasing to putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own, avoiding alone time, isolating yourself, and struggling to celebrate your own milestones, she breaks down the patterns that can keep us from giving ourselves the very things we need most.

Then, she goes one layer deeper: if we know what we need, why do we keep doing the opposite? Enter the inner mean girl. J-Go explores the different disguises self-sabotage can wear, including the ghoster, people pleaser, perfectionist, and hustler, and explains why that voice isn't actually trying to ruin your life. She's trying to keep you safe. The goal isn't to silence her forever, but to recognize when she's talking, question the stories she's telling you, and move her out of the driver's seat so you can choose where you're going next. This episode is an invitation to trade self-judgment for self-discovery and start showing yourself the love you're always looking for elsewhere.

Questions for Self-Reflection

1. Where are you withholding from yourself the love that you crave from other people?

2. Where have you confused self-sacrifice with removing yourself from the list completely?

3. Which version of your inner mean girl has been really loud lately?

4. Once you get clear on that, ask yourself: What is she actually afraid of? Let those innermost fears come out.

5. Then ask yourself: What is she trying to protect you from?

6. Finally, where are you continually disappointing yourself because disappointing yourself feels safer than risking something uncomfortable?

In this episode:

• Turning the five love languages inward

• How your love language can reveal self-sabotage patterns

• Negative self-talk and learning to receive compliments

• Creating a "wins wall" and "fuzzy folder"

• Acts of service as a form of self-love

• Learning to ask for help and lean on your village

• Giving yourself intentional, distraction-free quality time

• Reconnecting with your body and your people

• Why receiving gifts can be about feeling seen and celebrated

• The difference between self-sacrifice and removing yourself from the list

• Understanding the inner mean girl

• The Ghoster, People Pleaser, Perfectionist, and Hustler

• Why self-sabotage often sounds reasonable

• Fear, comfort zones, and the self-sabotage loop

• Moving your inner mean girl from the driver's seat to the backseat

• Choosing self-discovery over self-judgment

• Learning to recognize fear without letting it make the decisions

• How self-awareness can help interrupt old patterns

• A deeper look at the work in Confidently Uncomfortable

KEEP HANGING WITH ME 💌

Join The Confidential My weekly note from me to you — stories, thoughts, things I'm learning, loving, questioning, and probably oversharing.

Go behind the scenes of Confidently Uncomfortable 📖Be the first to see the cover, get sneak peeks and actual excerpts from the book, hear what's happening behind the scenes, and be the first to know when the book drops in February 2027. https://xojgo.com/book

Come play with us at The Fun Side Club 🎉 Charlotte local or not, come see how we're making life, business & friendship a little more fun.

Find everything else 🔗

Come hang with me: Instagram: @xojgo TikTok: @xojgo

xo, J.Go

After a two-year hiatus, J.Go is back, but she's not coming back as the same person who left. In this raw and unfiltered season three kickoff, she opens up about the life transitions that forced her to slow down, shed old expectations, and get reacquainted with herself. From postpartum, motherhood, and a changing sense of identity to learning that productivity isn't the measure of her worth, this episode is an honest look at what happens when you stop forcing yourself to get "back to normal" and give yourself permission to evolve.

J.Go also shares some major life updates, including becoming a homeowner, raising a toddler, writing her first book, and co-creating the Fun Side Club. Most importantly, she talks about what she's learned from letting go of control and trusting that life can come together in ways you never could have planned. Season three is all about connection, confidence, community, and embracing the messy middle of becoming who you're meant to be.

In this episode:

• Taking a necessary step back

• The messy reality of postpartum and motherhood

• Releasing the pressure to constantly produce

• Redefining productivity and self-worth

• Giving yourself space to rediscover who you are

• Letting go of expectations and the "shoulds"

• Learning to embrace change and pivots

• Trusting your intuition and divine timing

• The power of "this or something better"

• Buying a home and creating a sense of grounding

• Finding community and saying yes to new experiences

• Co-creating the Fun Side Club

• Writing a book in the messy middle

• Why stepping back can make room for something bigger

• Redefining confidence through connection

• Quieting the inner mean girl

• What's coming for Season 3

Join The Confidential My weekly note from me to you — stories, thoughts, things I'm learning, loving, questioning, and probably oversharing.

Go behind the scenes of Confidently Uncomfortable 📖Be the first to see the cover, get sneak peeks and actual excerpts from the book, hear what's happening behind the scenes, and be the first to know when the book drops in February 2027. https://xojgo.com/book

Come play with us at The Fun Side Club 🎉 Charlotte local or not, come see how we're making life, business & friendship a little more fun.

Find everything else 🔗

Come hang with me: Instagram: @xojgo TikTok: @xojgo

xo, J.Go

In this episode, Jordan is answering your questions about what's it's been like postpartum:

• How are things going after bringing baby home?
• How are her and Tom communicating and sharing responsibilities?
• How are she maintaining her mental health?
• How is motherhood spiritually, emotionally, and physically?
• What did postpartum care look like?
• What she's loving from the registry
• How has her relationship been with her body?

Learn more about how to work with J.Go:

• Get your Burnout to Breakthrough Bundle Today!
• Join my Hot Girl Healing Challenge!
• 1-1 Health Coaching Application
• BCB Universe
• Schedule a Confident Breakthrough Intensive
• Grab My Body Confident Blueprint Course HERE

Connect with J.Go

• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Follow J.Go on Instagram @XOJGo https://www.instagram.com/xojgo/
• Follow J.Go on TikTok @XOJGO https://www.tiktok.com/@xojgo
• Subscribe to J.Go's email list: https://www.jgofitlife.com/contact

* If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form

J.Go gave birth in December and is finally sharing her [positive], unmedicated, birth story. She also answers some of your questions about contractions, her husband's role, what went right and wrong, and her choice to not share when she went into labor. She had a positive experience overall and is still navigating being a new mom. Although she's had her ups and downs with her confidence and in her changing body, she is doing what she does best and being a hype woman! She wants to remind all moms and as women, it's easy to water or belittle our accomplishments. In reality, we are POWERFUL and that's something we should never forget.

Learn more about how to work with J.Go:

• Get your Burnout to Breakthrough Bundle Today!
• Join my Hot Girl Healing Challenge!
• 1-1 Health Coaching Application
• BCB Universe
• Schedule a Confident Breakthrough Intensive
• Grab My Body Confident Blueprint Course HERE

Connect with J.Go

• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Follow J.Go on Instagram @XOJGo
• Follow J.Go on TikTok @XOJGO
• Subscribe to J.Go's email list: https://www.jgofitlife.com/contact

* If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form

For J.Go, it's a time of growth, change, and evolution in her life and in her brand. With the shift from JGoFitLife to XOJGO, she shares about her business going from being fitness-focused, to a more holistic coaching approach. J.Go wants to remind everyone that it's OK to let go of things that don't align with you anymore and that it's OK to change. Her new brand is also going to focus more on community, honesty, intentionality, and self love in personal growth and transformation. Listen to this episode to hear all about the shift in the brand and what to expect in 2024!

Current Deals:

• Get your Burnout to Breakthrough Bundle Today!
• Join this year's Hot Girl Healing Challenge!

Learn more about how to work with J.Go:

• 1-1 Health Coaching Application
• BCB Universe
• Schedule a Confident Breakthrough Intensive
• Grab My Body Confident Blueprint Course HERE

Connect with J.Go

• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Follow J.Go on Instagram @XOJGo https://www.instagram.com/xojgo/
• Follow J.Go on TikTok @XOJGO https://www.tiktok.com/@xojgo
• Subscribe to J.Go's email list: https://www.jgofitlife.com/contact

* If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form

In this episode, J.Go goes in-depth about her personal pregnancy journey, including how it's affected her physically and mentally. She shares about her fears, the excitement, her preparations, and her learnings along the way. She also answers questions from her audience regarding her birth plan, how she intends to navigate motherhood, and the various experiences she has encountered during her pregnancy. The episode will provide an honest, personal perspective on the multifaceted experience of pregnancy.

Helpful Links:

• 41: Hot Girl Healing Week 7: What Is Hypnobirthing and Should You Consider It? With Melanie McDonough of Inner Song Hypnosis
• 29: Thirty, Pregnant, and Feeling Like A Teen Mom
• 35: 7 Minutes of Positive Affirmations to Say When You're Pregnant
• Be About Being Better Podcast: 58. Embracing body changes in pregnancy (feat. Jordan Gomez)
• 39: Hot Girl Healing Week 5: Benefits of Hiring a Doula- with Helen Herzig of Aussie Doula
• 37: Hot Girl Healing Week 3: Expression with Postpartum Relationship & Intimacy Coach Brianna Carey
• Greens plus probiotics from biome Code "jgo" for a discount

End of Year Specials:

• Get your Burnout to Breakthrough Bundle Today! https://www.jgofitlife.com/breakthrough
• Join this year's Hot Girl Healing Challenge! : https://www.jgofitlife.com/hot-girl-healing

Learn more about how to work with J.Go:

• 1-1 Health Coaching Application
• BCB Universe
• Schedule a Confident Breakthrough Intensive
• Grab My Body Confident Blueprint Course HERE

Connect with J.Go

• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Follow J.Go on Instagram @XOJGo https://www.instagram.com/xojgo/
• Follow J.Go on TikTok @XOJGO https://www.tiktok.com/@xojgo
• Subscribe to J.Go's email list: https://www.jgofitlife.com/contact

* If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form

J.Go hosts a special meditation session focusing on gratitude and grounding. She guides listeners through a mindfulness exercise, encouraging reflection on personal blessings, loved ones, inner strength, aspirations, and the past challenges that have led to present circumstances. J.Go emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude, encouraging its practice beyond the holiday season.

Specials:

• Get your Burnout to Breakthrough Bundle Today! https://www.jgofitlife.com/breakthrough
• Join this year's FREE Hot Girl Healing Challenge! : https://www.jgofitlife.com/hot-girl-healing

Learn more about how to work with J.Go:

• 1-1 Health Coaching Application
• BCB Universe
• Schedule a Confident Breakthrough Intensive
• Grab My Body Confident Blueprint Course HERE

Connect with J.Go

• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Follow J.Go on Instagram @XOJGo https://www.instagram.com/xojgo/
• Follow J.Go on TikTok @XOJGO https://www.tiktok.com/@xojgo
• Subscribe to J.Go's email list: https://www.jgofitlife.com/contact

* If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form

J.Go, who shares her experience with body confidence during her pregnancy. She discusses the challenges she initially faced with body dysmorphia and self-confidence issues but provides motivation for the listener to foster body confidence at any stage. J.Go guides the listener on a body confidence journey, introducing a scale from body hatred to unshakable confidence. Emphasizing that everyone's journey is unique, she advises on navigating the stages, shares her personal experiences, and encourages listeners to develop their self-confidence and self-love without a fear of body changes, aiming for an "unshakable confidence". J.Go also offers information about her coaching program, Body Confident Blueprint, and one-on-one support services to assist in this journey of self-love.

Special Offers:

• Get your Burnout to Breakthrough Bundle Today!
• Join this year's Hot Girl Healing Challenge!

Learn more about how to work with J.Go:

• 1-1 Health Coaching Application
• BCB Universe
• Schedule a Confident Breakthrough Intensive
• Grab My Body Confident Blueprint Course HERE

Connect with J.Go

• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Follow J.Go on Instagram @XOJGO https://www.instagram.com/xojgo
• Follow J.Go on TikTok @XOJGO https://www.tiktok.com/@xojgo
• Subscribe to J.Go's email list: https://www.jgofitlife.com/contact

* If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form