Even when your life is filled with loss, the person you see in the mirror can be the best part of who you are now and going forward. There is a world of people who need you and are waiting for you to show them a better, brighter tomorrow.

Perfection can blind us as we continue to seek outcomes that are entirely subjective, causing us to overlook the imperfect beauty of the present moment. Ignoring the nuance of life and our pursuit of flawlessness outcomes, the beauty in the NOW can be missed, and the small, imperfectly unforgettable moments are lost.

2023 turned out to be quite a successful pain in the ass. It wasn’t until just hours before the end of 2023 that I realized how much I had learned in the 12 months that preceded this moment. I look forward to bringing you something more honest and accurate than what has been provided in the past. Because life is about something that belongs to you and makes a difference in your life and the lives you interact with.

In this episode of RSQY, host Jonathan Chicquette and guest Jen Jacobson talk about motivational interviewing and how it can help improve communication. Motivational interviewing is a set of tools developed by two doctors in New Mexico that focuses on open-ended questions, affirmation, reflection, and summary. The goal is to trust and believe that the person being spoken to has everything they need and is the expert in themselves. In addition, we address ambivalence, techniques for clarifying goals, and helping people move forward instead of staying stuck in conflict or tension.

What are some scenarios where you have felt stuck or conflicted and could apply these tools for better communication?

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Contact information for Jennifer Jacobson, RN - Healthcare Consultant, Patient Advocate, Communication Coach & Motivational Speaker

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Podcast Outline

Haven't gotten enough of our conversation with Jen Jacobson? Neither have we! Listen to Part 3 of Reframing Obstacles into Opportunities with Jen Jacobson!

In this episode, we talk about hypocrisy, reframing our thoughts, and connecting to ourselves and others through art and storytelling.

Need a guide through the chronic community, or want to talk about your health journey? You can reach out to the awesome Jen Jacobson!

Loved hearing how Jen Jacobson rebrands the status quo by making a waffle sandwich? Well, the conversation isn't over yet! Listen to Part 2 of Reframing Obstacles into Opportunities with Jen Jacobson!

In this episode, we delve into the depths of the healthcare system, insurance, mental health, lockdown, and advocacy. What status quo in healthcare would you love to see change and how?

Need a guide through the chronic community, or want to talk about your health journey? You can reach out to the awesome Jen Jacobson!

Feeling stressed? Hear how Jen Jacobson Rebrands the Status Quo by making a waffle sandwich and why it's our new favorite motto.

In a two-year span, Jen lost her health, her job, and her marriage. But that didn't keep her down for long.

Listen to her healthcare journey from a high adrenaline nurse to a patient without a cure to an advocate for the chronic community.

We discuss the merits and faults of Big Pharma, the stigma of taking a sick day, and the connection between mental health and physical well-being.

In need of a guide through the chronic community or just want to talk about your own health journey? You can reach out to the awesome Jen Jacobson!

Let's talk about freedom of speech (even for someone as inconsequential as Joe Rogan), freedom of choice, and consequences both intentional and unintentional. In case you're wondering, here are Spotify’s Platform Rules. Tweet us your thoughts @this_is_RSQY

We're throwing out the script for our first podcast of the new year. Tune in to hear an unfiltered debate on resolutions; a story about a mouse; our thoughts on biases within hiring practices; and a call-to-arms for those with a passion to inspire, connect, and better lives.

Do you have a New Year's Resolution? Tell us about it on Twitter @this_is_RSQY!

Interested in joining our efforts to rebrand the status quo? Send us a message!

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