In this episode, Betina and Jen explore how letting go of control can actually create more meaningful impact than forcing outcomes. Jen shares her quirky fixation on an a mysterious buried object in her yard, using it as a metaphor for the exhausting pursuit of things beyond our influence, while Betina reflects on shifting from seeking partnership-dependent dreams to embracing solo home ownership for the first time. Through their personal stories of releasing attachment to specific outcomes, they discover how authenticity and surrender often leave deeper marks on others than perfectionism and control. The conversation weaves together themes of influence, intention, and the beautiful unpredictability of how our choices ripple outward to touch lives in ways we may never fully know.

Time stamps:

00:00 Intros

01:00 Temp Check: Impact Temperature

28:27 Back Story: Moments when you realized that your choices were influencing others

45:39 Life Focus: Living in a way that creates positive ripple effects

51:10 Recipes: Teaching Kitchen - A dish you’d pass down to future generations

Recipes:

Jen’s Make your own pasta

4 handfuls of flour

3 eggs

Salt

Tablespoon of EVOO

Place in a bowl, poke the yolks of the eggs and integrate the oil

Flour countertops

And kneed the mixture on the floured counter

Place in a sealed bag to rest for 30 minutes

Remove

Kneed again on floured counter

Bag again for 10 minutes

Roll out and slice

Roll through the pasta maker 3x changing the settings (making them thinner each time)

Fold into a stack and slice

Cook

Betina’s gravy

Brown your meat on both sides

Remove from pan

In the oils saute your veggies: bell pepper, onion and celery

Once softened, add flour and brown to your desired color

Mix in bouillon water mixture

Slowly build up the gravy stirring as you add the liquid

Season as necessary once you get the texture you want. It’s okay to have it be a little thinner to start as it will thicken as you cook it down.

Music Credits:

0:00 “For My Good” - AFTR

15:01 “Starfields” - Hallman

28:51 “Modest” - Katori Walker

45:07 “Some Days” - Mo Stacks

54:16 “Juega con el Tumbao” - El Equipo del Norte

68:28 “Movin On Up” - Ryan James Carr

81:07 “Modest” - Katori Walker

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