Emotional Wellness, Inner Child Work & Personal Growth: Om WOW

Emotional Wellness, Inner Child Work & Personal Growth: Om WOW

By Jennifer Robin O'Keefe | Journalist & EFT PractitionerAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement
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Emotional Wellness, Inner Child Work & Personal Growth: Om WOW episodes

  • Why to Express & Release Your Anger Instead of Stuffing It | Betti Rooted Lionheart | Ep 75

    Why did so many of us (especially women) learn to stuff heavy feelings like anger and rage down, and how we can safely feel, express, and release those emotions instead?

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/75
    • Free emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Betti Rooted Lionheart (she/her) is a Shamanic Healer who helps people transform trauma, rage, grief, and despair into Voice, Power, and Purpose. She is passionate about working with Teens, Queer People, and anyone who feels despair for the Earth and Humanity. Betti is a Spiritual & Emotional Empowerment Activist, Fire Priestess, Minister of the Church of Earth Healing, Mother of two Teenage Sons, Queer, and the founder of Braided Root Waters Healing Sanctuary in Trumansburg, NY. She offers (in-person & on-line) powerfully transformative Shamanic Healing Sessions, 1:1 Shamanic Mentorships for Teens, Shamanic Workshops, a Queer Despair & Resilience Circle, & a Wailing Circle.

    Connect with Betti at sacraltransformations.com

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    20 min
  • Stop Fighting Your Body over Illness- Focus on Emotional Wellness Instead | Tara Springett | Ep 71

    Fighting with your body, being angry with it, and battling a disease or illness all work AGAINST your health. Let’s talk about the mind-body connection behind chronic illness and stress, including:

    • Why chronic stress and people-pleasing can contribute to disease
    • How to build a wellness hotel mindset for daily healing
    • The link between over-caregiving and autoimmune conditions
    • Simple qigong and anti-inflammatory habits that support recovery

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/74
    • Free emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Tara Springett, M.A., is a psychotherapist, Tibetan Buddhist teacher, qigong teacher, and award-winning author of numerous self-help books. Under her guidance, hundreds of clients have regained vitality and moved toward a healthier, more energetic life. Learn more about Tara & her books at taraspringett.com

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    21 min
  • You Don't Know You're Going to Be OK Yet | Ep 73
    What if the painful thing happening right now isn’t the whole story?

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • How perspective can soften difficult experiences
    • Why remembering your resilience matters
    • How adversity can lead to personal growth and meaning

    Explore emotional wellness, resilience, mindset, and finding meaning when life gets messy.

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/73
    • Free emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    20 min
  • Creating Open Communication with Teens and People in Your Life | Betti Rooted Lionheart | Ep 72

    Sometimes people don't need our solutions. They need to be heard.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to create open communication
    • Why listening is more powerful than fixing
    • Simple ways to reconnect with a withdrawn teen
    • Communication skills for close relationships

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/72
    • Free EFT tapping & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Betti Rooted Lionheart (she/her) is a Shamanic Healer who helps people transform trauma, rage, grief, and despair into Voice, Power, and Purpose. She is passionate about working with Teens, Queer People, and anyone who feels despair for the Earth and Humanity. Betti is a Spiritual & Emotional Empowerment Activist, Fire Priestess, Minister of the Church of Earth Healing, Mother of two Teenage Sons, Queer, and the founder of Braided Root Waters Healing Sanctuary in Trumansburg, NY. She offers (in-person & on-line) powerfully transformative Shamanic Healing Sessions, 1:1 Shamanic Mentorships for Teens, Shamanic Workshops, a Queer Despair & Resilience Circle, & a Wailing Circle.

    Connect with Betti at sacraltransformations.com

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    16 min
  • Boost Your Healing Response Naturally with the Placebo Effect | Tara Springett | Ep 71

    Fake knee surgery healed patients just as well as the real thing.

    That's not folklore, it's documented clinical research on the placebo effect. In this episode, Psychotherapist and author Tara Springett shares how belief, expectation, and even the words we use about our own bodies can shape physical healing.

    You’ll Learn:

    • How to work with the placebo effect
    • Why fear works against your recovery
    • A simple visualization technique to support your wellness
    • Why to stop saying things like "my back is killing me"

    This isn't about replacing medical care. It's about creating the most supportive mental environment possible while you receive it.

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/71
    • Free emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Tara Springett, M.A., is a psychotherapist, Tibetan Buddhist teacher, qigong teacher, and award-winning author of numerous self-help books. Under her guidance, hundreds of clients have regained vitality and moved toward a healthier, more energetic life. Learn more about Tara & her books at taraspringett.com

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    16 min
  • How to Stop Absorbing Other People’s Funky Energy with Linda Roberts | Ep 70

    Have you ever felt tired, grumpy, or sad after a simple friendly conversation? You may be absorbing emotions and energy that aren't yours.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    ✔️ Where feelings like this come from

    ✔️ Simple techniques to protect your energetic field

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/70
    • Free emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Linda Roberts is an internationally known animal communicator and shamanic healer who bridges communication between animals, humans, and the spirit world. She helps clients find clarity, healing, and peace through intuitive sessions, energy work, and teachings that awaken natural intuitive abilities. Website | Instagram | Facebook

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    23 min
  • How Social Media is Messing With Our Minds & Wellness | Dr. Azadeh Aalai | Ep 69

    Ever wonder why you can't put your phone down? Psychologist Dr. Azadeh Aalai shares the hidden design behind social media and its real impact on our minds.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why app design is engineered to keep you scrolling
    • How social comparison quietly affects self-esteem
    • What screen time is doing to sleep and attention spans

    Episode Resources
    • Show notes, transcript & conversation: omwowpod.com/69
    • Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Dr. Azadeh Aalai is an Associate Professor with Tenure at Queensborough Community College, CUNY. She also serves as an adjunct for the M.A. program in Psychology at NYU. Her most recent book explores the perils of socialization in our technology-saturated era, and is entitled "Disconnection: The Search for Identity in a Digital Age." She hopes to be part of the conversation as growing techlash is building, to help users reclaim their lives offline. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, in addition to other mainstream publications. She resides in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more at Psychology Today's website

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    34 min
  • Treating Chemotherapy Like a Retreat: Emotional Wellness During a Life Crisis | Ira Tolchin | Ep 68

    How can something good come from something we consider bad or scary? Today, we're talking about how a life crisis can become a turning point for growth.

    Ira Tolchin is a former top Israeli television journalist turned Zen teacher, and the mindset shift she made during one of the hardest seasons of her life is inspiring: choosing to view chemo as a retreat!

    In our conversation, she shares:

    • How to stay present when your world is falling apart
    • Why Pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional
    • The difference between toxic positivity & validating your feelings
    • Why building a daily practice NOW matters

    Episode Resources
    • Show Notes, Transcript & Conversation: omwowpod.com/68
    • Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Ira Tolchin is a former television journalist, certified coach, and Zen teacher whose journey from the fast-paced world of news to mindfulness was deepened by her own experience with breast cancer. Through chemotherapy and recovery, she discovered the transformative power of gratitude, presence, and self-compassion. Today, Ira is a speaker and founder of Moment of Zen, where she helps people build emotional resilience and find inner peace through meditation and mindfulness practices.

    Connect with Ira:

    • Instagram: instagram.com/zen_moment_by_ira_tolchin
    • Website (in Hebrew:) iratolchin.com

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOWAbout Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    39 min
  • Circles Into Spirals: How Personal Growth Really Happens | Ep 67

    Do you feel like you keep facing the same frustrating patterns in life? That's not failure, that's a circle waiting to become a spiral.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    ✔️ The difference between circular patterns and upward spirals in personal growth

    ✔️ Why awareness is the first step but never the whole answer

    ✔️ How the E + R = O framework helps you break emotional triggers

    ✔️ How small, brave choices can help you move forward

    Episode Resources
    • Show Notes, Transcript & Conversation: omwowpod.com/67
    • Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOWAbout Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    21 min
  • Listen to Your Body When Making Decisions with Michelle J. Howe | Ep 66

    Your body knows before your mind catches up. Let’s talk about how warning signs show up in the body and why high achievers keep overriding their gut instincts.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to recognize your body's signals
    • Why it’s important to balance "doing" and "being" modes
    • How to give every inner voice a seat at the table

    Episode Resources
    • Show Notes, Transcript & Conversation: omwowpod.com/66
    • Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resources

    Meet Your Guest

    Michelle J. Howe is a visionary leader and founder of Empath Evolution™, where she helps accomplished professionals transform their contemplative gifts into conscious, strategic influence. With her distinctive background as both a CPA and certified energy healer, Michelle bridges business strategy with profound inner transformation through her signature program Expansion to Joy™—a six-month journey for professionals ready to exchange pressure for presence and embody Living Resonance™. Her mission: to lead a global evolution where sensitive, deep-thinking professionals no longer hide their depth but lead from it—creating success that feels like peace, not pressure.

    Connect with Michelle: Facebook | Instagram | Free Expansion to Joy Consultation

    About Your Host

    After years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.

    Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connect

    Gently Untangled

    Gently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.

    About Om WOWAbout Om WOW

    Om WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.

    • Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.com
    • Hang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/social

    Support the Show

    Beyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!

    Things I Recommend

    My favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shop

    Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.

    © 2026 Glikstorm LLC

    18 min

About Emotional Wellness, Inner Child Work & Personal Growth: Om WOW

From the publisher's feed

Om WOW is a self-help sanctuary for people seeking more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in their lives. We talk about how to identify and shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms.