Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer

Renee Janes
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Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer helps women ditch the mask, embrace the mess, and follow their hearts to what truly matters. Hosted by Renée Janes, this podcast offers honest conversations and practical tools to step into your most authentic self. If you're ready to stop just surviving and start thriving, this is your invitation. Say goodbye to "fine" and hello to HappyHer.

  1. Ep. 45: Maybe Clutter Isn't the Problem

    7h ago

    Ep. 45: Maybe Clutter Isn't the Problem

    Have you ever organized a space, only to find yourself right back where you started a few months later? Me too. For years, I thought I just needed a better system... another basket... another organizing method. While those things can absolutely help, I've started wondering if they aren't the whole answer. In this first episode of my four-part Making Space summer series, we're beginning a different conversation—one that has less to do with organizing and more to do with understanding what our clutter might be revealing. What if the clutter isn't the problem? What if it's only telling part of the story? We'll explore why so many women feel overwhelmed by clutter, why organizing often feels like a temporary fix, and how shifting from judgment to curiosity might be the first step toward lasting change. This isn't about creating a Pinterest-perfect home. It's about creating space to understand ourselves with a little more compassion... and a lot less criticism. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why organizing systems don't always create lasting change The connection between clutter and overwhelm How our outer environment can sometimes offer clues about our inner world The difference between judging ourselves and becoming curious A simple practice to help you begin looking at your clutter differently 🎁 Free Resource: I'd love to invite you to watch my free lesson, The Blank Page. Although I created it before this series, I've realized it lays the foundation for everything we'll be exploring together. Watch it here: www.reneejanes.com/blankpage 📝 Take the Clutter Survey: If you haven't already, I'd love to hear your experience. Your responses are helping shape this series and future resources for women who are ready to move beyond organizing tips and explore what's underneath the clutter. Take the survey here: www.reneejanes.com/clutter-survey If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, share it with a friend, and join me next week as we continue making space—starting from the inside out. Journal prompts are here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Join the Facebook HappyHer Community Here: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community

    12 min
  2. Ep. 44: Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest

    Jun 29

    Ep. 44: Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest

    Have you ever felt guilty for taking a break—even when you desperately needed one? In this episode, Renée explores why so many women feel guilty when they rest, why the to-do list never seems to end, and how the stories we tell ourselves keep us stuck in productivity guilt. Through a simple 24-hour getaway, she shares a powerful reminder: Rest isn't something you earn. It's something you need. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you can never do enough, this episode will encourage you to step away from the unfinished thing—and discover that your worth doesn't depend on getting it all done. If this episode resonates with you, I'd also love your help. Take my anonymous two-minute survey, It's Not Just Your Junk Drawer, and share what's really weighing on you in this season of life. Your responses will help shape future podcast episodes, resources, and workshops.  Here is the survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7t8nqx2Ea44bi83hpL3uVCg02l0jC33xkhy0wqDTr9VLAFw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105005190685924086602 Journal Prompts are here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Join the free HappyHer Facebook Community here: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community

    8 min
  3. Ep. 43: The Collector of Possibilities

    Jun 22

    Ep. 43: The Collector of Possibilities

    Renée was standing in her carport, surrounded by boxes she could name one by one — completely overwhelmed, and not sure where to even start. So instead of cleaning, she got curious. What came out of that curiosity changed how she sees every "yes" she's ever said. In this 10-minute episode, Renée shares the question she now asks herself before taking on anything new — and what actually got her unstuck from that carport. If you've ever had more ideas than hours in the day, you'll want to hear this one. Free lesson mentioned in this episode: The Blank Page, at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Join the HappyHer Community here: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community Journal Prompts are here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev

    11 min
  4. Ep. 42: Why We Resist the Very Thing We Want Most

    Jun 15

    Ep. 42: Why We Resist the Very Thing We Want Most

    Episode 42: Why We Resist the Very Thing We Want Most Have you ever wanted something — really wanted it — and still couldn't make yourself move toward it? In this episode of Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer, Renée breaks down what's actually happening in your brain when you feel frozen — and why resistance doesn't mean what you think it does. This one is for the woman who has been saying "I know I need to change this" for longer than she'd like to admit. Free resource: The Blank Page — a short teaching lesson for women ready to begin something new. Sign up at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Journal Prompts are HERE: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367

    12 min
  5. Ep. 41: Wired for Connection and Why We Still Neglect Friendships in Midlife

    Jun 8

    Ep. 41: Wired for Connection and Why We Still Neglect Friendships in Midlife

    Have you looked up lately and realized the last time you really talked to someone who truly knows you was longer ago than you want to admit? You're not alone — and this episode is for you. In Episode 41, Renée digs into why women in midlife neglect their friendships even though we are literally wired for connection. She breaks down the neuroscience behind why your brain and nervous system crave belonging. Renée also gets honest about the real barriers — life volume, guilt, vulnerability, and the walls we've built that feel like protection but keep people out. And she introduces the Mary Ann Method — a simple, intentional practice inspired by a dear friend who never lets the people she loves feel forgotten. If your friendships have been sitting on the back deck waiting for you to get around to them, this episode is your nudge. In this episode: Why your brain has a social system running in the background at all times The different types of friendships that make up your mosaic — and why not all of them are meant to last forever The five reasons women stop nurturing friendships in midlife The Mary Ann Method and how to do it Easy, low-pressure ways to reconnect starting today Try the Mary Ann Method and tell Renée about it at hello@reneejanes.com. Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 Join the HappyHer community: www.skool.com/happyher/about

    11 min
  6. Ep. 40: What Retirement Really Feels Like on the First Monday for This Midlife Woman

    Jun 1

    Ep. 40: What Retirement Really Feels Like on the First Monday for This Midlife Woman

    What does retirement actually feel like on the first Monday? Honestly? A lot like summer break — except for one thing. The quiet. In this episode, Renée gets real about her very first Monday as a retired woman — including the fact that she almost missed her own podcast deadline at 8:30 on a Sunday night. No frameworks. No big emotional revelation. Just an honest conversation about what it feels like when the page you've been writing on for 30 years suddenly goes blank. If you're in your own in-between season — retirement, empty nest, career shift, or any transition you didn't fully see coming — this one is for you. Plus — Renée invites you to her live lesson, The Blank Page, happening tonight June 1st at 6:30 Eastern. Grab your spot at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage. In this episode: Why retirement feels like summer break (and why that makes complete sense) The difference between a blank slate and a clean slate — and how one thought changes everything Why giving yourself permission to not have it figured out yet is not giving up A personal moment of grace from your host at 9:30 on a Sunday night Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 Join the HappyHer Community: www.skool.com/happyher/about

    6 min
  7. Ep. 39: What 70s Toys Taught Me About Courage, Identity, and Trusting Yourself in Midlife

    May 25

    Ep. 39: What 70s Toys Taught Me About Courage, Identity, and Trusting Yourself in Midlife

    What do a Paint by Number kit, an Easy-Bake Oven, and a Magic 8 Ball have to do with midlife transition? More than you might think. In this episode, Renée reaches back into the toy box of her childhood and discovers that the games and toys she grew up with in the 70s hold some of the most powerful truths she knows about courage, identity, burnout, and trusting yourself. This isn't a retirement speech. It's not a highlight reel. It's simply this — seven truths earned through decades of showing up, letting go, and learning to listen to that voice inside that always knew. If you're navigating your own midlife transition — wondering who you are without a title, afraid of what comes next, or struggling to trust yourself — this episode is for you. What you'll hear in this episode: • Why showing up matters more than perfection • How burnout became confused with dedication — and what it really costs • What courage actually looks like when you're afraid • Why seasons end for a reason — and what transformation really feels like • How your identity can evolve without losing who you are • Why your inner voice deserves to be trusted Free Blank Page Lesson - June 1, 2026 signup HERE: www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 Join the HappyHer Community: www.skool.com/happyher/about Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev

    18 min
  8. Ep. 38: The Art of Letting Go - Why the Blank Page Is the Best Thing That's Ever Happened to You

    May 18

    Ep. 38: The Art of Letting Go - Why the Blank Page Is the Best Thing That's Ever Happened to You

    Have you ever noticed that for most of your life, there was always a next thing? School, college, career, family — the path was laid out and you followed it. But what happens when that script runs out? In this episode, Renée gets personal about the revelation she had driving home from her own retirement reception — and what it taught her about the illusion of control, the fear of the blank page, and why letting go might actually be the best thing that's ever happened to you. Whether you're facing retirement, an empty nest, a career change, the end of a relationship, or just a quiet feeling that the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours — this one is for you. Plus, Renée invites you to celebrate the blank page with her on her very first day of retirement. Links in the show notes. Free Blank Page Lesson Sign-Up: www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Episodes on Perfectionism, Letting Go & Possibility: Episode 4:  The Prefection Trap - How Control Steals Your Joy Episode 5:  When Perfection Cracks - What No One Tells Us About Letting Go of Control Episode 6:  Where Perfection Meets Possibility Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 HappyHer Community: www.skool.com/happyher/about

    15 min
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Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer helps women ditch the mask, embrace the mess, and follow their hearts to what truly matters. Hosted by Renée Janes, this podcast offers honest conversations and practical tools to step into your most authentic self. If you're ready to stop just surviving and start thriving, this is your invitation. Say goodbye to "fine" and hello to HappyHer.

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