Expand the Conversation with Jillian

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  • 027: Navigating Triggers and Collective Energy Shifts

    In this solo episode of Expand the Conversation, Jillian opens season two with a candid look at triggers, grief, and collective energy during eclipse season. She shares real stories about parenting, past life connections, and navigating online disagreements without losing your sense of self.

    This conversation is about finding clarity in chaos, choosing unconditional love even when perspectives clash, and learning how grief can deepen our understanding of healing. If you've ever felt silenced, misunderstood, or cracked open by collective shifts, this episode will resonate deeply.

    Topics covered in this episode:

    • Why triggers are invitations for self-inquiry
    • How eclipse season clears old energy + reveals truth
    • The difference between unconditional love and agreement
    • Parenting through collective heaviness
    • Moving through grief with compassion and awareness
    • Take a breath, soften your shoulders, and ask yourself: what is this trigger really teaching me?

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        49 min
      • 026: Beyond the Mosh Pit: Emotional Growth at Furnace Fest

        In this exciting episode, Jillian is joined by Carl Chambless, a passionate drummer and music enthusiast (and the love of my life!), to recap their transformative experience at Furnace Fest. Together, they unpack the powerful emotional journey that music can provide, the incredible sense of community found at festivals, and the healing impact of shared experiences in the world of hardcore, metalcore, and punk. This episode captures what makes music and festivals so special, from standout performances to personal breakthroughs.

        Key Topics Covered:

        • The Transformative Power of Music
        • Healing Through Festivals
        • Community and Connections
        • Mental Health Awareness at Music Events
        • Music as Therapy and Emotional Release
        • Setlist Surprises and Festival Logistics
        • Tune in for an uplifting discussion that will inspire you to rethink your approach to life and take conscious steps toward becoming your true self.

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          1 hr 4 min
        • 025: Escape the Matrix: Redefining Success with Levi Zion

          In this inspiring episode of Expand the Conversation, host Jillian welcomes mindset coach and day trader Levi Zion to share powerful strategies for personal growth and fulfillment. Through Levi’s unique perspective on mindset, personal development, and the power of conscious decision-making, they’ll explore how mindset shapes our reality, the importance of teaching children about mind development, and transformative practices like meditation and running that enhance self-connection.

          Together, they explore the importance of mindset, breaking free from societal norms, and cultivating a life aligned with one’s true self. Get ready for an insightful conversation that encourages you to redefine success, embrace life's blessings, and make conscious choices for lasting happiness.

          Key Topics Covered:

          • Mindset as the Controller of Life
          • Teaching Children to Develop Their Minds
          • Breaking Free from Societal Norms
          • Embracing Life’s Blessings
          • Redefining Success and Happiness
          • Conscious Choices for Growth
          • Tune in for an uplifting discussion that will inspire you to rethink your approach to life and take conscious steps toward becoming your true self.

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            1 hr 15 min
          • 024: Beyond Hustle Culture: Sustainable Health Practices with Dr. Kailee Karst, DPT

            In this insightful episode of Expand the Conversation with Jillian, host Jillian sits down with Dr. Kailee Karst, DPT a physical therapist with a passion for holistic health and functional medicine. Together, they explore how deeply intertwined physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being truly are. Dr. Kailee shares her journey, insights, and practical advice on adopting a holistic approach to health and wellness and why community support is key in the healing process.

            Dr. Kailee emphasizes the need to move beyond quick fixes and instead focus on the root causes of illness through functional medicine. This episode touches on everything from the impact of nutrition and movement to healing deep emotional wounds and generational trauma, offering listeners a full spectrum of wellness tips and inspiration.

            Key Topics Covered in this Episode:

            • Healing and Analyzing Patterns
            • A Holistic Health Approach
            • The Power of Community in Healing
            • Rethinking Hustle Culture
            • Personalized Nutrition
            • Functional Medicine
            • Tune in for a fascinating conversation full of valuable insights and actionable tips. From rethinking hustle culture to healing through community and embracing functional medicine, this episode offers a roadmap to achieving holistic health. Whether you're new to holistic practices or looking for deeper ways to support your well-being, you'll walk away feeling inspired to create sustainable, soul-nourishing routines.

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              1 hr 34 min
            • 023: Unlocking Self-Worth and Soulful Transformation with Bre Pasqua

              In this episode of Expand the Conversation, host Jillian sits down with Bre Pasqua, an Akashic Records channeler, healer, tarot reader, and soul alignment coach. Together, they dive into topics of self-worth, healing, and spiritual transformation, exploring how generational trauma, external support, and soul wisdom play pivotal roles in personal growth. Bre shares profound insights into the process of self-worth integration and how we can move from survival mode to thriving through spiritual practices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness and embrace a soul-led life!

              Key Topics Covered:

              • Integration of Changing Self-Worth
              • Familial and Generational Trauma
              • Akashic Records Channeling
              • Revisiting Formative Past Experiences
              • People-Pleasing and Self-Worth
              • Subconscious Safety Patterns
              • Tune in for a heart-centered conversation with Bre Pasqua that offers practical advice, soulful insights, and transformative spiritual practices to help you on your journey toward healing, self-love, and worthiness.

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                1 hr 17 min
              • 022: Expanding Into Change: Love, Meditations, and Mindful Living

                In this heartfelt return to Expand the Conversation with Jillian, our host is back after a pause since March, ready to share all the big, beautiful shifts happening in her world! 🌿✨ From a blossoming new relationship to the creation of her much-anticipated meditation library, Jillian opens up about the lessons she's learned along the way, weaving together wisdom on personal growth, self-sabotage, and finding that sweet spot between structure and flow.

                Jillian takes us inside the meditation library she’s been crafting—revealing its structure and the different types of meditations you can explore to deepen your own practice. You'll also hear about some of her current favorite practices, like coffee enemas (yes, really!), ice plunges, and habit stacking, all designed to elevate body, mind, and spirit.

                Plus, a little life update wouldn’t be complete without mentioning her son’s high school adventures and the exciting travel plans on the horizon. 🌍✨

                Join Jillian as she expands the conversation around living with intention, embracing change, and finding joy in the everyday magic of life.

                Topics covered in this episode:
                1. Create a Meditation Practice for Self-Healing
                2. Recognize and Overcome Self-Sabotage
                3. Balance Structure and Flow in Life
                4. Prioritize Self-Care Practices
                5. Allow Relationships to Reflect Personal Growth

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                23 min
              • 021: The Impact of Sacred Ceremonies on Emotional Health and Inner Peace

                In today's raw and unedited episode, we dive deep into ceremony & realizations. This time, I'm opening up about my intimate journey through a powerful ceremony designed to clear out emotional and physical toxins. We’ll explore the transformative experiences with sananga, Kambo, and hape, three potent remedies from the Amazon, and their surprising impacts on my being.

                I'll be recounting the intense sensations, from the burn in the eyes to the heat coursing through my body, leading to a profound purging that seems to signify years of repressed anger. Post-ceremony, I faced my demons, confronted an abandonment wound head-on, and sparked a heartfelt conversation with my father that led to a seismic shift in our understanding.

                You'll hear how I grappled with my emotions, using techniques like toning, breathwork, and even fasting to channel my anger and find clarity. I'll share the highs and lows of a 48-hour fast implemented under the guidance of a manifestation coach, revealing the mental and physical challenges I faced.

                We'll also touch on the theme of breaking patterns, from my personal life and dating to managing a business and recording this podcast—all while making space to process painful but necessary emotions.

                As always, I'm incredibly grateful for this platform and for you, my listeners, as we collectively embrace new perspectives and seek healing from our pasts. So, take a pause, tune in, and let's Expand the Conversation together.

                Topics covered in this episode:

                • Emotional clearing and healing
                • Relationship dynamics and communication
                • Anger processing and expression
                • Ceremonial healing experiences
                • Fasting for clarity and manifestation
                • Breaking patterns and personal growth
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                  48 min
                • 020: Tuning into Intention: The Healing Power of Music and Breath Work with Adam Heaps

                  Have you ever wondered how the invisible threads of intention weave through the tapestry of our interactions and creative expressions? Today on "Expand the Conversation," we're embarking on a melodic exploration of the soul with the eclectic Adam Heaps, who guides us through the rhythmic realms of healing and self-discovery.

                  In this soul-stirring episode, we reflect on the pulsating power of intention in human interaction and the profound impact it has on our journeys. Adam, a creator, community builder, and alchemist, vibrates the air with his experiences – from energizing "energy stack" events that blend breath work, cold plunges, and music, to his transformative growth as a musician playing live during breathwork sessions.

                  Topics Covered in this Episode:

                  • Importance of intention in human interactions
                  • Healing through music and breath work
                  • Community and healing practices - creation of the “energy stack” community event
                  • Transition from structured lessons to intuitive, heart-driven music creation
                  • Balancing energies and creative expression - masculine structure vs. feminine flow
                  • Music as a tool for presence and healing
                  • Our conversation strikes a chord on the empowering belief that with conviction, anything in life is achievable, and we sync up to the frequencies of love and healing through the universal language of music. Delve into the heart of creation with us as we discuss how music moves energy and emotion, the importance of aligning with positive intentions, and the dynamic balance of masculine structure and feminine flow.

                    Prepare to be inspired by Adam's gratitude for our collective journey, his encouragement to find our natural rhythm, and his exploration of the divine through chanting and mantras. With a backdrop of indigenous music and the healing power of voice activation, we'll share personal anecdotes of growth, the art of releasing expectations in creativity, and the communal bliss of playing music together.

                    So, take a deep breath, and let the frequencies of today’s show align your own vibrations, as we invite you to "Expand the Conversation" with us.

                    Have you experienced the powerful healing frequencies of music? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or through email, and let’s continue to expand the conversation.

                    Links & Mentioned Resources:

                    Jeremy Robison

                    Scott Wright

                    Nate Cutler

                    Open Source Music

                     

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                    1 hr 3 min
                  • 019: The Breakdown: Alchemizing Big Emotions & Embracing Vulnerability

                    Grief, processing emotions, and abandonment wounds, OH MY! Have you ever had one of those days, where your emotions feel so hard and you aren't sure how you'll ever move through them? In today's episode I'm walking myself through a bit of an emotional moment. 

                    As things shift in my life, I still have emotional days, and while I recorded this, I was dealing with the grief of it being my Nana's birthday. I get really vulnerable in this episode!

                    Topics Covered in this Episode:

                    • Inner Child Healing
                    • The importance of going into your healing journey with curiosity and not taking it too seriously
                    • Grief, and how loved ones passing just changes your connection with them
                    • Releasing judgement of your emotions, so you can fully FEEL and alchemize them
                    • Intuition, and how trusting your inner knowing can bring gifts into your life you never expected
                    • Have you experienced your own emotional healing roller coaster? What lessons did you learn from the experience? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or through email, and let’s continue to expand the conversation.

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                      Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it!




                      49 min
                    • 017: Stepping Into Your Soul’s Purpose With Mollie Lowery

                      Do you follow your heart and allow your intuition to guide you? Or do you often find yourself feeling out of alignment and sucked into the opinions and beliefs of others? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my spiritual mentor and friend, Mollie Lowery, to chat about the importance of emotions, when to release ones that no longer serve you, and how to tap into your inner knowing. We also talk about energies and vibrations, the importance of shadow work, living your truth, and why it’s so crucial to develop your own unique gifts of intuition so you can step into your knowing.

                      Recording this episode truly felt like a portal, and I can’t wait for you to learn about Mollie’s mission and how you, too, can create a path to a new way of being! Are you ready to feel inspired and take the necessary action to live the life of your dreams? Let’s dive into the magic.

                      Mollie Lowery helps people heal on every level of their being to reclaim their power and create a soul-aligned life. She is a certified brain rewiring coach, breathwork healer, energy healer, holistic nutrition consultant, and trained psychic intuitive. Mollie is on a mission to usher humanity into a new way of existence.

                       

                      Topics Covered in this Episode:

                      • Why it’s important to stay in a positive state and to embody your truth
                      • How to feel and process your emotions, and release energies that don’t serve you
                      • Why it’s important to be aware of your intentions and energy when participating in music and spiritual festivals
                      • How to break free of society’s norms and connect with yourself to live your truth
                      • How shadow work can help you identify areas of growth and tap into your truth
                      • How to discern between your ego vs. your intuition
                      • How tapping into your inner child can allow you to see the magic in new experiences
                      • Have you done any shadow work or inner child healing? What have you learned about yourself in the process? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or through email, and let’s continue to expand the conversation.

                         

                        Links & Mentioned Resources:

                        Costa Rica Retreat Waitlist

                         

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                        Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it!



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                      About Expand the Conversation with Jillian

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                      Are you ready to live your life to its fullest expression? There’s no doubt you’ve heard someone say, “In my time, it was like XYZ….” or some version of that. In Expand the Conversation with Jillian, we’re challenging those outdated thought patterns and inviting you to explore new ways of thinking about spirituality, trauma, health, and wellness.