Jenn Drummond “had it all” - success as a financial services entrepreneur, fulfilment as a mother, and a fresh start in a new city. She was living what some would call a dream life… though in reality, she felt bored. Flat. Passionless. Lacking excitement… although that was about to change.

The day that Jenn merged onto the highway and got into an unthinkable accident that nearly killed her would change her life forever. As her car flipped over and over, she had a strange sense of calm… a realization that if she made it out alive, she would take advantage of life. She would TRULY live.

And that’s exactly what she did…that was the moment she realized that you don’t get to choose when you leave this life—but you can choose how you live it.

After being challenged by her 8-year-old to climb Everest… she decided to go ahead and do it.

Now, as a world record setting mountaineer, business owner, and mom of seven, she inspires millions of people to be resilient, lead yourself first, and set goals that push you to grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[5:04] Jenn talks about her upbringing and what first led her to sports.

[6:26] Jenn talks about her time in college and what made her switch from pre-med to business.

[10:47] Jenn reflects on the lessons from her first job like learning to not take things personally when faced with rejection.

[12:24] Jenn shares her struggles with fertility and how she became a stay at home mom.

[16:16] Jenn explains her career journey from phasing out of her job to not being 100% fulfilled as a mother. 

[19:22] Jenn recounts the car accident that shifted her perspective on life and the beauty she now notices in its small moments of imperfection. 

[26:13] Jenn talks about 2019 and the start of her bucket list, reckoning with questions of what it really means to be and feel alive. 

[29:59] Jenn shares her method to balancing everyday life and checking off the goals from her bucket list. 

[30:54] Jenn recounts what drew her to climbing Mount Everest and what training actually looked like.

[39:08] Jenn describes her alarm practice that helps remind her of who she is and gratitude practices she and her family do to remain centered. 

[41:51] Jenn discusses her biggest takeaways from writing her book. 

Key Takeaways: 

[23:12] Jenn talks about the most important lessons she learned from her accident: letting go and flowing with life and being in touch with our inner selves. She brings up the point that when we are asked if we are “okay” from the outside we say no. It’s important to close your eyes and connect with yourself.

[37:11] Jenn retrains us to view fear as a positive indication that we are pushing ourselves.

[38:00] Jenn argues that one of the best ways we can become stronger individuals is to change how we talk to ourselves, urging us to be kind and patient. 

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Show Notes:

Thank you to Jenn for sharing your incredible story of the power of second chances. Follow Jenn on Instagram: @thejenndrummond 

Check out more at her website: https://jenndrummond.com

Head to Amazon or your favorite bookseller to purchase Jenn’s book, BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals (How to Reach Your Life Goals)

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Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.

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The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaali

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