The BraveAF Podcast

What happens when you know something in your body has changed — but the people you turn to for answers don’t seem to hear you?

In this episode, I share my personal experience navigating the confusing and often frustrating reality of menopause. From countless labs and appointments to symptoms that didn’t make sense, this journey became a lesson in learning to trust my own body.

This episode is the beginning of a deeper conversation we’ll continue in future shows, where we’ll explore menopause from multiple perspectives and bring in guests with different experiences and expertise.

In this episode we talk about:

• The symptoms that started raising questions

• The challenge of feeling dismissed in medical spaces

• Why learning to advocate for your own health matters

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is trust what your body is telling you — even when others aren’t ready to listen.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the BRAVE Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

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“You are enough” is a powerful truth — especially when it comes to your worth and value.

But somewhere along the way, that message got tangled with another idea: that being enough means doing everything on your own.

In this episode, we talk about why asking for help doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave.

We discuss:

• The importance of vulnerability

• The value of community

• The courage it takes to speak up when you need support

Bravery isn’t about carrying everything by yourself.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is raise your hand, share the struggle, and allow others to show up for you.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

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The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, connection, and celebration.

But for many people, they can also be a season of loneliness, grief, or learning how to navigate life differently than before.

In this episode of BraveAF, we talk about what it means to spend the holidays solo — whether by circumstance, choice, or life simply taking an unexpected turn. Being alone doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, and it doesn’t mean the season has to lose its meaning.

We discuss:

• The strength that comes from learning to do things on your own

• Reframing what the holidays can look like

• Finding peace in your own company

And yes… there’s also a moment where we address the important question:

Why is Walmart already putting out Valentine’s Day decorations before the holidays are even over?

Because sometimes being BraveAF also means calling out the nonsense.

If you’ve ever felt out of step with the season, this episode is for you.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

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Creating the life you want doesn't start with luck - it starts with vision.

In this episode, we talk about the power of setting intentional goals and why creating a clear vision for your life matters more than simply making resolutions.

We discuss how vision boards work, why they're more than just a craft project and how giving your goals a visual home can help shift your focus and energy toward the life you actually want to build.

Brave doesn't start when you feel ready. It starts when you become intentional.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
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Unfiltered stories. Unapologetic truths. Unmistakably Brave as Fuck.

Sometimes being brave means doing something heroic, sometimes it's getting the fuck out of bed and trying ONE.MORE.TIME - when you don't feel ready, when you don't know how and you're not even sure you want to.

When fear says you can't, we call bullshit and bring you the stories of people who prove it everyday by showing up brave as fuck.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braveafpodcast

In this episode we cover what to expect on the show - a lot of truth, probably a few fucks and maybe a hoodie.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braveafpodcast