Happy Holidays! As we close out another transformative year together, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. If you're a high-achieving woman, nurse leader, mom, or self-leader navigating pressure, burnout, or transition — this moment is for you.

2025 has been a year of refinement — a year of returning to yourself, rebuilding boundaries, strengthening emotional resilience, and choosing peace over pressure. Whether you're leading at work, at home, or within your own healing journey, you are seen here.

Inside this wrap-up, I'm sharing highlights from our 5-year podcast anniversary (hello grace!), the growth within the Intentional Queen community, rising download numbers, and the increasing visibility of this mission — from global conversations on resilience and visibility to top-ranked guest episodes around the world.

We're also celebrating the women inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp, who moved from burnout to harmony using the principles I teach here: emotional resilience, confidence, and intentional living.

Burnout, overwhelm, and silent suffering are impacting high-achieving women, moms, nurses, and self-leaders at every level — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This podcast exists to close that gap by helping you rebuild confidence, restore harmony, and rise with intention.

To close out the year with focus and intentionality, I'm leading you into our #1 most-played episode of 2025: Episode 98 – Self-Worth & Getting in Position. It resonated deeply because so many of you are reclaiming your voice, redefining your worth, and stepping into the spaces you're called to with boldness and clarity.

As we enter 2026 — our season of Execution — my prayer is that you count it all joy, honor your next season, and choose yourself with courage, purpose, and grace.

Thank you for being part of this movement of leaders who refuse to lose themselves while supporting everyone else. You are the heartbeat of this podcast.

Thank you for helping us move toward our mission of reaching one million lives with resilience and restoration.

This year, I spoke on global platforms, expanded my resilience work for nurses and high performers, and supported incredible women inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp — women who are now leading their lives with clarity, confidence, and calm. Your journey is proof that healing is possible, and you never have to suffer in silence.

• Reflections from our 5-year anniversary

• Lessons from the Year of Refinement

• How our community grew in resilience, leadership, and harmony

• Podcast visibility and growth milestones

• Wins from the I Choose Me Bootcamp

• What's coming in 2026: Execution, expansion, and elevated purpose

• Why Episode 98 became the top-played episode of the year

• A guided mindset shift to enter the new year with intention

Resources Mentioned

• My Book: I Choose Me - The Intentional Guide To Never Losing Yourself Again

• Episode 98 – Self-Worth & Getting in Position with Guest Camellia

• Episode 106 – Permission to Pause

• Episode 104 – My Peace is Priceless with Guest Temika

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Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living.

Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You!

-Coach Jineen

Have you ever paused to reflect on where your patterns of strength, resilience, or even overwork come from?

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott to explore how the examples set by the women before us—our mothers, grandmothers, and communities—shape how we show up in life, love, and leadership today.

This episode isn't about blame—it's about blessing the roots we've grown from. The truth is, our mothers and elders modeled what they knew with love and strength, and because of them, we have the opportunity to build with even more intention, harmony, and healing.

Brittney and I talk about how to move beyond survival mode, redefine what success and self-care mean for you, and find the middle ground that honors both where you come from and who you're becoming.

This episode is dedicated to my mother—for her love, sacrifice, and example of strength. Because of her, I can stand in my purpose today and help others do the same.

While on the I Choose Me Book Tour, I sat down with licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott for an empowering discussion about legacy, growth, and healing through self-awareness.

We explore how the lessons and behaviors we witnessed growing up—whether from our mothers, fathers, aunties, or communities—become part of our own blueprint. Sometimes those patterns help us thrive; other times, they invite us to pause and redefine what truly feels aligned.

Brittney, who is also one of my former mindset coaching clients, shares how a mindset shift helped her navigate overwhelm while her husband was deployed, creating deeper understanding and balance within her family.

This conversation is close to my heart. My mother's strength, love, and perseverance have deeply shaped who I am. This episode serves as a celebration of that foundation—a reminder that healing isn't about doing the opposite of what we were taught, but about finding harmony between wisdom, growth, and grace.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How learned behaviors influence how we lead, love, and care for ourselves.

• Ways to move from survival mode to intentional living without guilt or burnout.

• The importance of self-awareness in breaking cycles and building new ones with love.

• Why healing is about alignment, not opposition—and how to find your own middle ground.

• How gratitude for your roots can coexist with your desire to evolve and expand.

• [00:00:07] I introduce the topic: how the mother-daughter relationship can be at the root of many issues women face today.

• [00:02:23] Brittney shares her experience as a coaching client and the mindset shift that helped her manage overwhelm.

• [00:04:18] Brittney explains how she niched down to focus on mother-daughter relationships after realizing it was the core issue for many of her therapy clients.

• [00:06:21] Brittney reveals her word of the year is "stretch," and why she feels the need to move out of her comfort zone.

• [00:08:27] A powerful quote is shared: "If you liked your first product, you waited too long to start".

• [00:09:23] What "I choose me" means: choosing your own life and needs first.

• [00:14:27] Brittney explains the pitfall of just doing the opposite of what your mom did, instead of finding a balanced approach.

• [00:18:06] Brittney shares her top three practical tips for healing and growth in your relationships.

• [00:20:28] Brittney's song recommendation for the "I Choose Me" playlist: "For the Girls" (Remix) by Ciara.

• My Book: I Choose Me - The Intentional Guide To Never Losing Yourself Again

• Song Recommendation: "For the Girls" (Remix) by Ciara

• Instagram: @thebrittneyscott

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Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living.

Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You!

-Coach Jineen

Welcome back to Intentional Queen Podcast...We made it to 5-years!

Five years ago, I hit record on faith.

Today, I celebrate grace, growth, and the power of refinement.

In this special 5-Year Anniversary episode of The Intentional Queen Podcast, I'm taking you behind the journey — from where it all started to what this next chapter means for all of us.

This milestone isn't just an anniversary — it's a declaration:

• Rest is not quitting.

• Your voice still matters.

• No one should ever suffer in silence again.

Join me as I reflect on the lessons that shaped these five years — from Restoration to Refinement — and how the new POWER™ Framework (Permission, Ownership, Worth, Evolution, and Resilience) is guiding this next era of leadership, harmony, and healing.

You'll hear how refinement requires releasing perfection, embracing growth, and remembering that every season has purpose — even the quiet ones.

Together, we've built a legacy of hope, harmony, and empowerment through this podcast. Thank you for every listen, every share, and every word of encouragement.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to honor your evolution through grace and growth.

• What refinement really looks like when you're walking in purpose.

• The importance of boundaries, capacity, and alignment on your journey.

• Why choosing yourself is the most powerful decision you'll ever make.

If you've ever felt unseen, exhausted, or like your light has dimmed — this is your reminder: refinement isn't regression.

It's your rebirth.

Listen now, share, and celebrate with me as we continue on the road to impacting one million lives.

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Level up your Intentional Queen to a BETTER you!

-Coach Jineen

Are you a high-achieving woman who's checked every box for success — yet quietly feels drained, distracted, or disconnected from yourself? You're not alone. Stay tuned...I got you!

I'm Jineen R. Huff, MSN — a nurse leader, author of I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again, and certified life coach helping ambitious women, moms, and nurse leaders break free from burnout and bloom with confidence and harmony.

Welcome to The Intentional Queen Podcast, where every episode helps you move from survival mode to success with intention. Through my signature BLOOM™ Framework, we'll explore how to:

• Restore harmony in your life, love, and leadership • Build resilience and emotional strength after burnout • Reconnect with faith, mindfulness, and purpose • Lead boldly without losing yourself in the process

This new era is about refinement, restoration, and resilience — aligning your mind, mission, and momentum so you can step fully into execution.

Whether you're a nurse, mompreneur, or ambitious woman, it's time to rise intentionally and lead with peace, not pressure.

1. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Jineen R. Huff TV YouTube Channel, or your favorite platform.
2. Read the book: I Choose Me — available wherever books are sold.
3. Join the Intentional Queen community: Get my Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist and weekly Mindset Monday Emails, plus BLOOM community at intentionalqueenjourney.com.
4. Book a resilience training, speaking engagement, or I Choose Me Bootcamp: Learn more at coachjineen.com.
5. Follow us on social media at intentionalqueenjourney or jineenrhuff today!

🎧 Real talk. Real transformation. Real resilience.

It's time to rise, lead, and live intentionally — without losing yourself.

See you on the podcast! Level up your Intentional Queen to BETTER You!

-Coach Jineen

Have you ever heard of Relationship Intelligence? It's the ability to truly understand the dynamics in all of our connections—with our partners, our family, and ourselves—and elevate them from ordinary to extraordinary. In this energizing episode, I'm joined by relationship coach Jasmine Cruz to break down this powerful concept. We get real about why so many of us are taught to choose ourselves late in life, often only after we've been hurt. Jasmine shares her incredibly empowering perspective on trauma, teaching us how to define our experiences instead of letting them define us. This conversation is a masterclass in taking accountability, doing the deep inner work, and understanding the power of prayer, process, and progress. If you're ready to stop suffering in silence and start building healthier, more intelligent relationships, you don't want to miss this.

In this episode, I'm joined by my girl, relationship coach Jasmine "Jazz" Cruz, for a conversation that will light a fire in your soul as apart of the I Choose Me Book Tour. We start by exploring her core concept of Relationship Intelligence and how it's the key to navigating every connection in your life. Jasmine's energy is unmatched as she explains why we must take accountability for our own happiness and stop waiting until we hit rock bottom to finally choose ourselves. She shares her powerful approach to healing, where she thanks her past traumas for the strength they gave her, refusing to let them define who she is today. We also discuss the importance of giving grace to our parents, who were often doing the best they could with the resources they had. This episode is packed with mic-drop moments and practical wisdom to help you become the expert in your own life.

• What Relationship Intelligence is and how it applies to every relationship you have, not just romantic ones.

• Why we are often conditioned to choose ourselves late in life and the profound impact this has on our well-being.

• A powerful mindset for reframing past trauma so that you define it, instead of it defining you.

• The importance of accountability and why you must be willing to "carry your own backpack" to do the real healing work.

• How to extend grace to past generations, understanding that our parents could only give us what they had access to.

• Three transformative tips centered on being a forever student, the power of love, and the magic in the "prayer, the process, and the progress".

• [00:01:42] Jasmine defines the powerful concept of Relationship Intelligence.

• [00:03:25] Jasmine shares her word of the year: Family.

• [00:06:54] A key question is posed: "Why are we choosing ourselves so late in life?"

• [00:11:00] Jasmine shares her empowering perspective on trauma: "I define the trauma. I do not allow it to shape or measure who I am."

• [00:14:13] We discuss moving past the victim mentality by looking in the mirror and taking accountability.

• [00:19:26] Jasmine uses a brilliant flight attendant analogy to explain the necessity of "doing your own work."

• [00:23:10] Jasmine shares her three core values: Be Healed, Be Heard, and Be Loved.

• [00:24:22] Jasmine gives her three powerful and actionable tips for listeners on their journey.

• My Upcoming Free Masterclass: Coming Back To Me - How to Reclaim Confidence, Boundaries, and Peace Without Burning it all Down (Podcast Anniversary) -More Details when sign up to our email list at intentionalqueenjourney.com!

• My Book: I Choose Me: The Guide to Never Lose Yourself Again

• Jasmine's Masterclass: Relationship Mastery Masterclass

• Jasmine's Program: Relationship Intelligence 12-Week Cohort

• Instagram: @livelovetank

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Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living.

Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You!

-Coach Jineen

Have you ever felt the pressure of a milestone birthday approaching and realized you needed to end one chapter of your life to begin a new one?. My mission is to help ambitious moms alleviate overwhelm so they never lose themselves again, and this week's conversation will help you do just that.

I am so proud and excited to share the space with this week's incredible guest, Annisha from Five Years to Forty. She is a speaker, blogger, and podcaster who creates content for people interested in having a fascinating life as they approach the age of 40. You can find her blog, podcast links, and services on her website, itsyourseasontosoar.com. Our conversation was so aligned, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

Annisha and I talked about:

• The journey of finding your truth and learning to choose what feels good to you, not just what makes others happy.

• Her personal "wilderness year" and how she pivoted to find her purpose with "alignment and intention".

• The importance of understanding that being busy is not the same as being productive.

• The beautiful metaphor she shared about how our gifts are like plants that will wither and die in the wrong environment.

• My concept of the "cocoon work" and how the "slow walk" of vulnerability leads to courage and confidence.

You have to listen to the three powerful takeaways Annisha shared for building confidence while aging:

1. Know your strengths, embrace them, and flex them in the world.

2. Honor your wounds and your wisdom—as Annisha says, we are the future ancestors, and we need to act like it.

3. Learn the dance of intentionally balancing happiness with satisfaction.

This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that you win or learn, you don't win or fail. Listen now to get inspired to choose yourself, every single day

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Remember…

Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy.

It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living.

Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You!

-Coach Jineen

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to pause?

In this solo episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, I break down my P.I.V.O.T. framework—five intentional steps designed to help ambitious moms, nurses, and leaders shift from burnout into peace and harmony.

I'm unpacking a question I've been asked countless times: What does it truly mean to pause?

We also go deeper into two powerful concepts that so many women have been asking me about: Sabbatical and Selah.

--> Selah, a Hebrew word found in scripture, means more than just "pause." It's a sacred invitation to stop, reflect, and realign. It's not quitting—it's positioning.

For women who've been running on empty, Selah becomes a lifeline: a moment to reset your spirit, restore your energy, and reclaim your clarity.

Along the way, I share life updates, behind-the-scenes podcast news, and why so many women are raising their hands right now to join the next I Choose Me Bootcamp. Seats are limited for this 90-day coaching journey where I'll guide you in rebuilding confidence, beating burnout, and creating harmony in your life.

If you've been waiting for a sign that it's your time to reset and rise stronger—this is it.

• The five steps of the P.I.V.O.T. framework to move from overwhelm to peace

• The true meaning of sabbatical & Selah—and why they matter for ambitious women

• Why rest isn't weakness but a strategy for resilience

• My personal updates + what's next for this community

• How to join the limited-seat Bootcamp cohort and finally choose YOU

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Remember:

Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy.

It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living.

See you in 2 weeks, Queen.

— Coach Jineen

Ever wondered what it's really like inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp?

In this special behind-the-scenes walkthrough, I'm giving you an inside look at the 90-day experience that's helping ambitious moms, nurses, and corporate women move from burnout and overwhelm to confidence, clarity, and harmony.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why burnout is really misalignment (and how to shift back into harmony)

• The 3 core transformations Bootcamp women achieve in just 90 days

• A breakdown of my BLOOM Method framework that guides women step-by-step

• What you actually get inside the Bootcamp (modules, coaching, community, and more)

This program was birthed out of my own story — beating burnout twice, overcoming guilt and self-neglect, and finally choosing myself. Now it's a global movement where women are reclaiming their peace, power, and purpose.

--> If you're ready to stop people-pleasing, release the superwoman cape, and build a personalized roadmap for your next season — the Bootcamp waitlist is open now.

--> Join the waitlist or book a free breakthrough call at coachjineen.com

Because when you choose yourself, you don't just survive burnout…you BLOOM.

-Coach Jineen

What happens when the overachiever finally gives herself permission to rest?

In this powerful episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, I sit down with Pauline W., a faith-driven mom, loc entrepreneur, and speaker who found herself at a breaking point—overwhelmed, riddled with mom guilt, and stretched thin in every area of life.

"I felt like a failure... I was doing everything for everyone, but nothing felt enough."

That's when Pauline said yes to herself—and began her transformation inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp and working with me for over 2 years.

Through our coaching together, she learned how to release the guilt, reset her mindset, and show up for herself without apology.

"She taught me it's okay to rest. That doing nothing sometimes is the most productive thing you can do."

--> If you've ever struggled to juggle purpose, parenting, and personal peace—this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The silent pressure of overachievement and "doing it all"

• How Pauline learned to create structure without burnout

• The mindset shifts that gave her clarity, rest, and resilience

• What it really means to feel supported as a high-achieving mom

• Her renewed ability to serve her clients, family, and faith from a place of overflow, not depletion

Connect with Pauline W.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entoibeauty/

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thenextlevelherpodcast

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Remember:

Choosing you isn't selfish—it's strategic.

It's time to stop doing it all and start doing what matters most—intentionally.

See you in 2 weeks, Queen.

— Coach Jineen

"Protecting your peace isn't selfish—it's sacred and non-negotiable" – Coach Jineen

This episode is a soul reminder for every woman who's ever sacrificed her peace just to keep the peace. #resilience

I'm joined by special guest Temika L., a purpose-driven woman and author who knows firsthand the cost of people-pleasing, overextending, and wearing the "strong" mask for too long. Not to mention, a pastor and coach!

In this transparent conversation, we unpack what it really takes to choose peace over pressure—and how to rebuild when you've lost yourself trying to be everything for everyone else.

Together, we explore:

• What it means to truly protect your peace in motherhood, work, and relationships

• The moment Temika realized peace was her non-negotiable—and what shifted

• Letting go of guilt when prioritizing yourself (even when others don't get it)

• How faith, boundaries, and healing are all connected to personal freedom

• What choosing peace can look like in your daily routine, not just your dream life

• The messy but necessary journey from survival mode to sacred alignment

Temika's journey is a powerful reflection of the I Choose Me movement—learning to say "yes" to yourself without guilt and "no" without apology.

Her story shows us that choosing peace is an act of radical self-love, and sometimes the first step is simply deciding you're worthy of more.

"My peace is priceless." – Temika L.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally depleted, or just tired of the noise—this episode is your permission slip.

Peace is not passive—it's a power move.

And reclaiming it might be the boldest thing you ever do.

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Send me a DM or tag me in your story with your answer—your peace deserves to be honored.

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Reminder: You're not just choosing rest. You're choosing you. You're choosing alignment, authenticity, and abundance. And that, Queen, is how you bloom.

Until next time,

– Coach Jineen