Simple Awakenings: Success-Minded Women Finding Calm and Clarity in Life's Chaos

Jennifer Wren Tolo, RN, Soul Connecting Life Coach, Speaker, Author, mom x4
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The podcast helps multitasking, success-driven women overcome people-pleasing & beat burnout to finally find work-life balance and become more present & empowered. We share simple strategies from real people who have had experiences that helped them awaken to the simple truth of what they need to take back their power, health and happiness and thrive in their lives. This podcast is to help women reconnect with their voices, their truth, and the wisdom of their souls so they can leave survival mode behind and reclaim power over their lives... one moment and one conscious choice at a time.

  1. 5 days ago

    Choosing Her: Why So Many Moms Feel Burned Out—and What It Really Means to Choose Yourself

    What happens when you've spent so long taking care of everyone else that you've forgotten how to care for yourself? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Brittany and Christina, lifelong friends and founders of Choosing Her Collective, a supportive community helping overwhelmed moms reconnect with themselves, find balance, and remember they're not meant to do motherhood alone. Together, we explore the invisible weight so many women carry, the guilt that keeps them stuck, and why choosing yourself isn't selfish—it's essential. If you've been feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you've lost yourself somewhere between work, family, and responsibilities, this episode is your reminder that you matter too. Key Takeaways: ✨ Why so many moms struggle with burnout, overwhelm, and losing their sense of self ✨ The power of community, support, and knowing you're not alone in your journey ✨ How choosing yourself actually helps you show up better for your family and relationships ✨ Simple first steps to reconnect with your needs, your voice, and the woman behind the roles JOIN My FREE Permission To Pause Masterclass→ https://jentolo-insider.myflodesk.com/permission2pause-masterclass Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Join my Soulful Superwoman Monthly Membership for monthly insights, clarity and support. Follow Jen Tolo on:: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo Check out the Choosing Here Collective:  https://choosinghercollective.com/ Use code “ChoosingJen” for $10 off per month   AFFILIATE LINK FOR THIS EPISODE: THE GROVE COLLABORATIVE… Here to empower a sustainable revolution in your home. Through their marketplace of 200+ vetted brands, they’re committed to reducing and offsetting plastic waste, establishing strict ingredients standards, and crafting their own planet-first products to lead the way. Simple, eco friendly, sustainable products for home, health and beauty… delivered right to your door each month! 10% off https://www.grove.co/referrer/92313776/ The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered. #womenempowerment #multitasking #peoplepleasing #worklifebalance #settingboundaries #purpose #presence #successmindedwomen

    40 min

  2. 19 June

    The Pressure to Do More Is Silently Breaking You (Here’s What to Do Instead)

    When was the last time you finished your to-do list and actually felt fulfilled? Not just ‘checked off’—but at peace. If you’re anything like I was, you’ve mastered the art of staying busy— but you’ve lost touch with your own rhythm, your energy, and maybe even your joy. Today, I want to talk about the quiet pressure so many women feel to ‘do more,’ how it’s sneaking into your nervous system, and what actually leads to peace—not just productivity.” 💡 Three Key Takeaways: 1. More Isn’t Better When You’re Dysregulated 2. The Hustle Was Never Designed for Your Health 3. Permission to Pause Isn’t Weakness — It’s Wisdom “Peace isn’t in the plan. It’s in the pause.” If this hits home and you're feeling the weight of doing more while feeling less — my Permission to Pause course was made for you. It’s your invitation to come back to your body, your rhythm, and your real power. You don’t need another productivity hack. You need a nervous system reset. JOIN My FREE Permission To Pause Masterclass→ https://jentolo-insider.myflodesk.com/permission2pause-masterclass Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Schedule a Complementary 30 minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Join my Soulful Superwoman Monthly Membership for monthly insights, clarity and support. Follow Jen Tolo on:: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo AFFILITE LINK: Cozy Earth Cozy, comfy and sustainable bedding and clothes you feel good about wearing.  The materials, like their bamboo sheets and pajamas, help with temperature regulation and are so soft and comfortable. Elevate your style and space with cozy earth’s luxuriously simple designs crafted from only the best materials. Give the gift of luxurious comfort this holiday. https://cozyearth.com  Use code COZYCOMFORT for 40% off your purchase. The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered.

    30 min

  3. 12 June

    From Invisible to Influential: How One Woman’s Survival Awakened Her Power to Be Seen

    What does it truly mean to be seen—and why does visibility feel so terrifying for so many women? In this deeply moving and empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Brigitte Bojkowsky—business educator, international marketing expert, and visibility mentor for soul-centered women entrepreneurs—to explore how a life-altering moment at age 17 reshaped her entire path. After escaping a serial killer, Brigitte carried the invisible weight of trauma—along with a powerful, unspoken lesson: visibility can be life-saving. What once felt dangerous eventually became the very foundation of her work, her leadership, and her mission. Together, we explore: The inner shift from victim to victor and reclaiming personal power Why so many women dim their light—and how trauma plays a role The deep connection between authenticity, safety, and visibility How allowing yourself to be seen as you truly are becomes an act of self-trust Why gratitude can coexist with pain—and how meaning transforms suffering How embracing visibility can expand your impact, confidence, and leadership This episode is a powerful reminder that your voice matters, your presence matters, and your story—exactly as it is—may be the very thing that opens doors for others. If you’ve ever felt the pull to hide, to stay small, or to second-guess your visibility in business or life, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are—and gently invite you forward. Listen in and reconnect with the truth: your visibility is not a risk—it’s your power. Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Schedule a Complementary 30 minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Join my Soulful Superwoman Monthly Membership for monthly insights, clarity and support. Follow Jen Tolo on:: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo About my guest: Dr. Brigitte Bojkowszky is a global Brand Identity Strategist, Business Educator, retreat host, and the visionary behind BridgetBrands. With a background that spans from the skies as a flight attendant to the boardroom, the university lecture hall for over 2 decades, and the entrepreneurial world, Brigitte helps individuals and organizations uncover their brilliance and build aligned, authentic brands that radiate impact. She is the creator of the transformative personal branding retreat I AM BECOMING, designed for high-achieving women in transition ready to reclaim their identity and rise into visibility. Brigitte is also the host of the BrandsTalk podcast, a sought-after speaker, and a bestselling author, known for fusing strategy with soul in everything she does. Get in touch with Brigitte Bojkowszky: Website BridgetBrands: https://www.bridgetbrands.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bojkowszkyb/ Retreat “I AM BECOMING”: https://event.i-am-escape.com/i-am-becoming Amazon books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brigitte-Bojkowszky/author/B0DR2TN121?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=2287eeb2-72a3-408c-98a6-b7c9651705de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbrands Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BridgetBrands Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/brigitte.bojkowszky  BrandsTalk: https://brandstalk.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetbrands My online services: https://courses.bridgetbrands.com/b2cservices My retreat:  Retreat “I AM BECOMING” – An immersive JOURNEY of RECLAMATION, Realignment & Reinvention: https://event.i-am-escape.com/i-am-becoming A 5-day personal branding retreat, June 24-28, 2026 👉 Download your Brand Building Guide: https://courses.bridgetbrands.com/f/brand-building-guide The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered.

    53 min

  4. 18/07/2025

    Menopause Mindset: Navigating the ‘Next Phase” of Life to Balance Hormones, Health and Happiness with Dr. Kelly Barron

    As women transition from childbearing years to menopause, it doesn’t need to be a decline or fall of health, ahppiness and vitality.  With the right knowledge, the right support, it can be a rebirth- an AWAKENING… to your Goddess Years! In this episode, Dr. Kelly Barron- chiropractor, alchemist, former MMA Fighter, American Ninja Warrior contestant, power lifer and supermom of 3 and I talk about: The reality of menopause- what no one ever told us! The outdated norms and mindset about menopause that has been holding women back from living their best lives. How to navigate the “extremes” of health, fitness, Hormone Replacement and “self-care” practices to find the right plan for YOU. 3 key steps to navigating life with confidence and power. This powerful conversation with Dr. Kelly “Kellfire” Baron will spark hope, empower you with a plan and ignite your motivation to live your best life, starting NOW. Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Check out my NEW PERMISSION TO PAUSE Online Course Here👇🏼(4th Link) https://pillar.io/jenwrentolo  Schedule a Complementary 30 minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Follow Jen Tolo on: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo About my guest https://fbuy.io/dosedaily/jennifertolo2 The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered. #womenempowerment #multitasking #peoplepleasing #worklifebalance #settingboundaries #purpose #presence #successmindedwomen

    1hr 11min

  5. 04/07/2025

    How Unrealistic Expectations Are Robbing Success MInded Women of Joy and Connection- How to Reclaim it

    You're crushing goals, juggling roles, and doing "all the right things"—so why do you still feel like you're falling short? Maybe it’s not you. Maybe it’s the invisible, impossible standards you’ve been trying to live up to. In this episode, we’re unpacking how unrealistic expectations are quietly robbing success-driven women of their joy, health, and connection—and how to break the cycle by rewriting the rules you never actually agreed to. In this episode, you will learn: The Invisible Load of Expectations When Expectations = Control in Disguise The Cost of Holding Unrealistic Expectations Expectation vs. Intention How to Reframe Expectations for More Joy & Connection Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com   Check out my NEW PERMISSION TO PAUSE Online Course Here👇🏼(4th Link) https://pillar.io/jenwrentolo  Schedule a Complementary 30 minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Follow Jen Tolo on: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo Affiliate Link:  OluKai Shoes My favorite casual shoes from flip flops to sneakers… so comfortable and shapes to my feet. I have high arches and OluKai shoes- even their flip flops molds perfectly with my feet.   As a busy woman on the go- these are my go to shoes! Grab your first pair, and get $20 off using my code👇 https://share.olukai.com/jenniferwrentolo The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered. #womenempowerment #multitasking #peoplepleasing #worklifebalance #settingboundaries #purpose #presence #successmindedwomen Key Talking Points:

    37 min

  6. 21/06/2025

    A New Generation's Wake-Up Call: What a 16-Year-Old Visionary Can Teach Us About Burnout, Boundaries, and Building a Life That Feels Good

    What if the wisdom you’ve been searching for came from someone decades younger—but deeply soul-aligned and fiercely grounded in truth? In this powerful episode, I sit down with 16-year-old Beatriz Kamps—a student entrepreneur, AI strategist, and podcast host who is done watching women (of all ages) burn out from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional overload. Beatriz created The Listening Bea movement to challenge the chaos and guide her generation—and ours—back to clarity, calm, and self-honoring choices through her T.E.E. method: Time, Energy, Environment. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a reminder that the change we say we want starts with us… and it starts now. In this episode, you will learn: How our hustle culture has impacted our youth- for better or worse than our childhood. How watching women of OUR generations impacted this 16 year old visionary to want to create change Beatriz’s T.E.E method for finding clarity, calm and soul -aligned choices. Why Embracing uncertainty is so important for wellbeing. Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Check out my programs and offering to help you be the best, most balanced and soul-aligned you! https://pillar.io/jenwrentolo  Schedule a Complementary 30 minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Follow Jen Tolo on: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo About my guest:  Beatriz Kamps is a 16-year-old podcast host, student entrepreneur, and AI strategist helping people reclaim their time, energy, and environment to become the best version of themselves. She’s the creator of The Listening Bea—a podcast and movement for those done with burnout, people-pleasing, and emotional chaos. Through science-backed tools, bold conversations, and her signature T.E.E. method, Beatriz empowers a new generation to stop resisting uncertainty and start building lives they actually love. 🎧The Listening Bea Podcast→  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-listening-bea/id1817939646  📺 Watch more episodes: YouTube.com/@thelisteningbea💛   Follow her on Instagram @thelisteningbea NEW AFFILIATE LINK: OluKai My favorite casual shoes from flip flops to sneakers… so comfortable and shapes to my feet. I have high arches and OluKai shoes- even their flip flops molds perfectly with my feet.   As a busy woman on the go- these are my go to shoes! Grab your first pair, and get $20 off using my code👇 https://share.olukai.com/jenniferwrentolo The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered. #womenempowerment #multitasking #peoplepleasing #worklifebalance #settingboundaries #purpose #presence #successmindedwomen

    58 min

  7. 06/06/2025

    Calm on the Surface, Crumbling on the Inside: The Work-Life Burnout Women Don’t Talk About

    Do you look like you’ve got it all together — but inside, your nervous system is screaming and you feel like you are a fingertip away from losing it? You’ve heard the duck metaphor: smooth and serene above water, paddling like hell below. This episode pulls back the curtain on the hidden anxiety of high-achieving women — the ones who check every wellness box but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and one breath away from burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still feel off, this one’s for you. The Key Takeaways of this episode: How Survival Mode Can Wear a Super Suit: How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and performance-based worth quietly fuel anxiety even in the most “put-together” women. Why Wellness Without Soul is Just Another Task- (just checking boxes):Why clean eating, meditation, and yoga aren’t enough if they’re being used to outrun emotion instead of owning and regulate it. What Are the Subtle, and not so Subtle Signs of Survival Mode and How The Nervous System Doesn’t Lie: Signs you’re stuck in stress physiology even if your calendar says “self-care.” Unmet Needs Wear Many Masks and Pausing or Asking for Support is a Power Move, NOT a weakness: How suppressed emotions, inherited beliefs, and unmet needs show up as control, overthinking, irritability, or fatigue.  Giving yourself permission to pause and even get some support is empowering and helps you reconnect with yourself, with others and with what you need to thrive, not just survive. You don’t have to go through the motions and work so hard just to stay afloat!  You can switch off the autopilot and start living, doing and being intentional, showing up your best most present and purposeful self.  The first step is to pause, and reconnect with yourself, your why and the power inside of you to live a soul-aligned, empowered and purposeful life.  I am here to support you! Connect with Jen Tolo→  🌎 Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Check out my NEW PERMISSION TO PAUSE Online Course Here👇🏼(4th Link) https://pillar.io/jenwrentolo  Schedule a Complementary 30 minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Follow Jen Tolo on: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo NEW Affiliate Link: RCTIC coolers… the more affordable adventurers cooler. Get 10% off your first purchase. https://share.rticoutdoors.com/x/ev3zGO The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work life balance and become more present & empowered. #womenempowerment #multitasking #peoplepleasing #worklifebalance #settingboundaries #purpose #presence #successmindedwomen 🔑 Key Takeaways from this episode:

    36 min

  8. 02/05/2025

    From Burnout to Belly Laughs: The Power of Humor for Success-MInded Women with Comedian, Lynn Harris.

    Ever feel like life’s just one long to-do list with a soundtrack of sighs and “ugh”s? What if the secret to sanity, healing, and human connection is… comedy? Yep. Laughter might just be the soul's sneaky shortcut to freedom. In this feel-good and unexpectedly deep episode of Simple Awakenings, we're cracking open the power of comedy—yes, even the messy, awkward, snort-laugh kind. I’m joined by a guest who gets it: that sometimes the most sacred sound isn’t an om—it’s a belly laugh. Together, we explore why laughter truly is the best medicine, how to find it when life feels anything but funny, and why women—especially those of us juggling it all—desperately need to lighten up (without giving up our depth). If you’ve ever needed permission to laugh through the chaos, this one’s for you. 🔑 In this episode, you will learn: WHY Laughter is medicine—and magic: Science backs it, your nervous system loves it, and your soul craves it. Humor is a natural reset button, especially in tough times. HOW humor is a spectrum, not a stand-up show: You don’t have to be the “funny one” to find joy in humor. From dry wit to goofy memes, comedy can be a powerful connector and a healing lens. Tips to train your brain to find the light: We'll share simple mindset shifts and habits that help you spot the absurd, reframe the heavy, and invite levity—even in the middle of a meltdown. How to NOT take yourself so seriously—it’s exhausting: Learn how to laugh at your own bloopers, ditch the perfectionist mask, and reconnect with the playful, soul-aligned part of you that knows how to giggle at life’s curveballs. Your soul is calling… it wants to laugh and play more.  This episode is a good place to start and we are here to connect with you and help you keep the lightness and laughter going, even by just opening the door to it in your life. Connect with Jen Tolo:   🌎 Website:https://jenniferwrentolo.com Join my FREE Power in Now Masterclass-  https://jentolo-insider.myflodesk.com/powerinnow   Schedule a Complementary 30-minute EMPOWERMENT BREAKTHROUGH SESSION→  https://calendly.com/jen-351/empowerment-call-with-jen-30-min-yt Follow Jen Tolo on: Instagram@Jenwrentolo,   Linkedin @Jennifer-tolo-RN-MA Facebook @jenwrentolo About My Guest: Lynn Harris is a culture-shifting producer, award-winning journalist, and author/co-author of six books, whose comedy and campaigns for social justice and gender equity have changed laws and conversations from Capitol Hill to NASCAR. She is founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy—the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful communities, and make funny stuff. Harris co-created Breakup Girl (acquired by Oxygen), one of the first multiplatform internet success stories, and served as the first VP of communications at global human rights group Breakthrough, where her blend of humor and advocacy powered some of the team’s most effective U.S. campaigns. She has also worked as a Tonya Harding lookalike, which is a long story.  Connect with Lynn Harris Here: www.goldcomedy.com @goldcomedy on Instagram Affiliate Links for this episode: Gruns Superfood Gummies Want better gut health, immune function, cognitive/brain function, and joint health but find it hard to eat all the fruits and veggies needed to achieve this? How about a vegan, superfood, low sugar/low carb, high fiber gummy supplement? WANT TO TRY GRUNS GUMMIES on me? We thought so! Simply click this link https://www.gruns.co/pages/vip?snowball=JENNIFER32199 The podcast helping multitasking, success-driven women learn how to stop people pleasing, overcome indecision through finding purpose & setting boundaries to beat burnout to finally find work-life balance and become more present & empowered. #womenempowerment #multitasking #peoplepleasing #worklifebalance #settingboundaries #purpose #presence #successmindedwomen

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The podcast helps multitasking, success-driven women overcome people-pleasing & beat burnout to finally find work-life balance and become more present & empowered. We share simple strategies from real people who have had experiences that helped them awaken to the simple truth of what they need to take back their power, health and happiness and thrive in their lives. This podcast is to help women reconnect with their voices, their truth, and the wisdom of their souls so they can leave survival mode behind and reclaim power over their lives... one moment and one conscious choice at a time.

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