In this episode, Jen tells her story about her own mental health experiences, particularly around her dad's arrest and incarceration for producing, possessing, and distributing child sex abuse material.

It's been a journey. Thanks to all who listen to this one.

Xoxo,

Jen

"I just want to fit in. I want to feel like I belong, so I need to hide who I am to do that." 

During an EFT tapping exercise this past week, these words rocked Jen to the core when she realized how much they had been guiding her life & beliefs.

Jen (like many people) has believed that she wouldn't feel like she fit in if she showed up fully as herself.

But, the truth is that hiding actually makes it harder to feel like we belong because we're keeping everyone at arm's length--maybe even ourselves sometimes.

This podcast episode is for you if you can relate to a core fear or belief of not belonging. As Jen shares her story, hopefully, you will be inspired to think of:

Many of life's circumstances can make you feel like an outsider or that you don't belong. But, the most important thing is that you're staying true to yourself.

Staying true to yourself will be scary sometimes, and sometimes it requires sacrifice, or you experience loss. However, the reward of peace, joy, and fulfillment when you listen to your inner voice and choose not to be moved--well, that's everything. That's worth it all.

Will you dare to show up and be seen, to choose to belong when you're with yourself, so whatever room you walk into, you can have the confidence that you belong there?

If you plan to, let us know how! And share this episode with the first friend you think of when listening. Thanks for helping spread the word! :)

Connect with Jen!

Instagram // @jenbuckner

Follow the podcast's new Instagram page! Instagram // @imsogladyoureherepodcast

E-mail me to say hi, tell me what this episode meant to you, or if you'd like to sponsor the show: [email protected]

Credits 

Introduction Music - Music by Lesfm from Pixabay Episode

Intro & Outro Music - Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay

In this episode, talented author & artist Haddi Trebisovsky shares advice about parenting, facing emotional challenges as an HSP (highly sensitive person), and how writing has helped her face her fears & process her life's greatest challenges. When Haddi learned that she would have to deliver her fourth precious baby, Ansel, stillborn at 33 weeks, she made a choice to become as present as possible and process her emotions in real-time. She considered her writing to be like a life preserver to protect her from her grief.

With her new book, The Ansel Diary, Haddi hopes to share her own pain to help other grieving parents understand that they aren't alone--and to hopefully find hope in the grief process too. One of my favorite things Haddi talked to me about was the value of writing as a vulnerable and healthy way to process your emotions, even the ones that feel "bad." We can feel so afraid of our feelings & tell ourselves that our negative emotions mean there's something wrong with us. (We've both been there; if they had passed out t-shirts, we would be wearing them right now!)

The thing is, emotions are part of the human experience. And you may be highly sensitive, or maybe not - but, either way, your pain needs space & oxygen to heal. Sometimes, when you aren't ready to speak it, writing can be a much-needed reprieve from the weight of those emotions - or the rock in your chest Haddi mentioned in this episode.

Writer Bio

Connect with Haddi!

Instagram // @hadditrebisovsky

Facebook // Haddi's Corner or Haddi Trebisovsky Books

Purchase Haddi's Book on Amazon!

The Ansel Diary: Life After Stillbirth

Credits 

Introduction Music - Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Episode Intro & Outro Music - Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay

Keep in Touch!!

Follow the podcast's new Instagram page!

Instagram: @imsogladyoureherepodcast

E-mail me to say hi, tell me what this episode meant to you, or if you'd like to sponsor the show: [email protected]

Everyone looks for validation sometimes; for people who are highly sensitive, the quest for validation can feel endless and all-consuming. How can you learn to validate yourself & help yourself back onto the path of self love and acceptance? Hear more about how Jen is shifting her thoughts, beliefs, and self-talk on today's episode.

Resources

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron

Credits 

Introduction Music - Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Intro & Outro Music - Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay

Contact 

Instagram: @jenbuckner

E-mail me! [email protected]