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. 4d ago

    Ep. 51: Before You Take It Personally

    Sometimes it's not what someone did that hurts us most. It's the story we create about what it meant. In this episode of Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer, I'm sharing a real situation where I filled in missing information, got hurt and defensive, and almost treated my first interpretation like a fact. We'll talk about how quickly our brains create stories when we don't have the whole picture, why those stories can feel so believable, and how to pause long enough to ask: What do I actually know? Because sometimes we need more information before we decide what someone meant, how we feel about it, or what we want to do next. And sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is trust ourselves not to make a permanent decision from a temporary story. Want to check out a free lesson with me? Here it is: https://www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Here are the journal prompts for each episode: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev

    Ep. 51: Before You Take It Personally

  2. Aug 10

    Ep. 50: When Did the Plan Become a Rule?

    You make a plan. It feels good. You chose it. You wanted it. But somewhere along the way, that plan can quietly turn into something else—something you should do, have to do, or are supposed to do. So when does a choice become a rule? In this episode of Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer, I'm wrapping up my Making Space series with a conversation about plans, expectations, changing your mind, and what it looks like to leave room for the life you're actually living. Because maybe making space isn't just about what we clear out. Maybe it's also about what we finally give ourselves room to choose. Listen in, friend. Keep Going Want to journal through this episode? I've created journal prompts to help you take what you heard here and explore what it might look like in your own life. Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Want to see how I work? Start with The Blank Page, my free lesson where I'll walk you through the process I use to get curious about what's keeping us stuck, question the stories underneath it, and find a way forward—without needing to have everything figured out first. Watch The Blank Page: reneejanes.com/blankpage

    Ep. 50: When Did the Plan Become a Rule?

  3. Aug 3

    Ep. 49: How to Stop Believing Every Thought You Think

    How did I get from forgetting one thing... to questioning my character? That wasn't the episode I planned to record. After forgetting to do something I told you I was going to do, I noticed something surprising happening in my own mind. Before I ever had the chance to simply acknowledge what happened, I'd already started creating a story about what it meant. And that made me wonder... How often do we confuse the facts with the meaning we've assigned to them? In this episode of the Making Space series, we're exploring perfectionism, overthinking, curiosity, and the surprising stories our minds create from ordinary moments. If you've ever been hard on yourself for making a mistake, this conversation might help you see it differently. 🎁 Download my free lesson, The Blank Page, at reneejanes.com/blankpage if you're ready to quiet the expectations, question old stories, and get curious about what might be true for you now. Journal Prompts are here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev

    Ep. 49: How to Stop Believing Every Thought You Think

  4. Jul 27

    Ep. 48: What Do I Want Now? How to Figure Out What's Next

    What do I want now? It sounds like such a simple question… until you actually try to answer it. Whether you're navigating retirement, becoming an empty nester, moving through midlife, or simply wondering what's next, having more space in your life doesn't always bring the clarity you expected. Sometimes it brings more questions. In this episode of Making Space, I'm sharing what I'm discovering as I try to figure out what I want in this next chapter of my own life. We'll talk about why having more choices can feel overwhelming, how all-or-nothing thinking keeps us searching for the "right" answer, and why we may not need to have everything figured out before we begin. What if you don't have to choose the one perfect thing? What if you could start smaller… follow your curiosity, try something, change your mind, and let the experience teach you what you want next? I'm also taking a dose of my own medicine and trying something that makes me more than a little nervous. I don't have the roadmap, the step-by-step plan, or the play-by-play figured out—and that's exactly the point. If you've been asking yourself, "What do I want?" "What's next for me?" or "Who am I in this season of life?" this conversation is for you. You don't have to figure out the rest of your life. You just need enough space to try something… and see what it tells you. The Blank page Lesson is HERE: www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Journal prompts are HERE: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev

    Ep. 48: What Do I Want Now? How to Figure Out What's Next

  5. Jul 20

    Ep. 47: The Hidden Stories Shaping Your Life - Questioning the Beliefs You Never Chose

    Have you ever stopped to wonder where that little voice saying, "I should..." came from? The questions we ask ourselves don't appear out of nowhere. More often than not, they're rooted in stories we've been living for years—stories shaped by our experiences, expectations, and the beliefs we've quietly accepted as truth. After we've lived with them long enough, those stories stop feeling like stories and start looking like the truth. In this episode, we're exploring how to recognize the hidden stories shaping your life, why not every belief you've inherited still deserves to guide you, and how one simple question can help you begin creating space for a truer story. Grab The Blank Page lesson here:  www.reneejanes.com/blankpage Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev Join the Free HappyHer Facebook Community: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community

    Ep. 47: The Hidden Stories Shaping Your Life - Questioning the Beliefs You Never Chose

  6. Jul 13

    Ep. 46: Why Keeping Up at Home Feels Overwhelming

    Why does keeping up at home feel so overwhelming—even when you're trying your best? If you've ever stood in the middle of your kitchen, looked around, and wondered, "Why can't I keep up?" this episode is for you. This week, I thought I was going to explore the expectations, responsibilities, guilt, and stories I carry. But as I reflected, I discovered I had been asking the wrong question all along. In this second part of the four part series "Making Space", we're talking about mental fatigue, decision fatigue, and the invisible load so many women carry every day. Together, we'll explore why overwhelm isn't always about the clutter we can see—and how becoming aware of what we're carrying can change the questions we ask ourselves. This isn't about trying harder. It's about understanding ourselves a little better. I'll also share one simple practice you can try this week to begin noticing your own capacity and asking yourself a different question. If you're ready to make space—not just in your home, but in your mind and heart—I hope you'll join me. 🎧 Want to start at the beginning? My free lesson, The Blank Page, has become what I think of as Lesson Zero for this entire Making Space series. You can watch it at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage and join my email community to receive future lessons, encouragement, and updates as we continue this journey together. Join the private Facebook HappyHer Community Here: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community Journal Promps are Here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev

    Ep. 46: Why Keeping Up at Home Feels Overwhelming

  7. Jul 6

    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

    Ep. 45: Maybe Clutter Isn't the Problem

  8. 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

    Ep. 44: Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest
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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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