I did not expect Jess to follow through with the date we set for the podcast recording. She had just unexpectedly separated from her partner and was tender AF. When she sent me a text message to confirm she was coming, I knew our conversation would be special.

It's not that I needed her to be vulnerable for the session, but there is undoubtedly something so empowering when a woman shows up authentically. Even in her pain.

I never imagined myself talking so openly about the struggles in my own relationship. Why in the hell would I want anyone to know that my marriage is anything but perfect?! Oh ya, because that is the hard truth for all of us. But no one talks about it.

A bit about Jess:

"Jessica Maitri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Yoga Therapist, Breathwork practitioner and Intuitive Energy Healer.  She blends both eastern and western therapeutic approaches to embodied wellness. Her trainings in both western psychology and eastern embodiment practices inform her work with groups and individuals,  Jessica is the creator of Yothera Method, a therapeutic modality used in both groups and individual work, that invites individuals deeply into the present moment, and meet life from a grounded and embodied perspective.  She is deeply passionate about being part of the integrative medical model, creating a bridge between traditional mental health and holistic health. Jessica's work invites participants to deepen their exploration of Self, dive deep into their body's innate wisdom, and strengthen their trust in life and their own intuition."

www.yothera.com (website)

https://yotheramethod.com/eyns (Embody Your New Story self-study course)

***I referenced 2 people in this episode: 1) "PUSSY" by Regena Thomashauer 2) Dakota Wint