Wisdom from Within

Jen Aks
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Welcome to The Wisdom from Within podcast, I am Jen Aks and this is where we access mindset and bodyset - connecting both so that we can create the genuine, authentic, impact in our own lives and the lives we serve. We get there by having conversations with industry leaders, scientists, executives, parents, your neighbors. These are conversations that reveal the intelligence your body already holds—and my mission is to help you awaken, trust so you can let it lead you into your greatest success.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Unlock Confidence Lead with Intuition | Ep 5

    A powerful, science-backed perspective on how to unlock confidence, intuition, and true leadership from within. After reaching external success, Courtney McDermott realized something was missing, and began a journey of trusting inner intelligence over external expectations. In this episode, she explains why slowing down, relaxing, and even simply lying down can reconnect you to your deepest wisdom and transform your life. https://jenaks.com/ My Book: Your Body is Speaking IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jennferaks YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_aks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_aks  🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell Chapters 03:00 – Success Without Fulfillment  06:00 – The “Cold Shower” Wake Up Moments  10:00 – Inner Knowing vs External Expectations  14:00 – Trusting Intuition as Intelligence  20:00 – Why We Don’t Trust Ourselves  27:00 – The Power of Relaxation (Lie Down Practice)  33:00 – Releasing Stress Through the Body  39:00 – Leadership, Vulnerability & Inner Trust  43:00 – Final Takeaway: You Don’t Need More, You Need to Relax

    48 min

  2. MAR 25

    Say It And Be Free | Ep. 4

    Erin Washington shares her deeply personal journey about hidden struggles with body image and disordered eating to living a life of authenticity and purpose. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about vulnerability, self-worth, and the courage to speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Erin reveals how embracing her story led to healing, alignment, and the creation of her Blue Butterfly Foundation, helping others feel seen and empowered. https://jenaks.com/ My Book: Your Body is Speaking IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jennferaks YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_aks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_aks  🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Erin Washington 04:30 – Identity, Soccer, and Losing Self-Worth 09:00 – Hidden Struggles with Body Image & Eating Disorders 13:30 – The Turning Point 20:00 – Learning to Trust Your Body 25:30 – Creating the Blue Butterfly Foundation 34:00 – Signs, Intuition, and Following Nudges 41:00 – Leadership Through Authentic Living 44:00 – Modeling Truth for Your Children 47:00 – Final Message: Trust Yourself and Your Story ✨ Thank you for listening!

    51 min

  3. MAR 18

    Without Your Heart, There's Nothing | Ep. 3

    Ben Katt shares his journey from burnout and external expectations to rediscovery. Through stories of spiritual awakening, the hero’s journey, and learning to trust the inner voice, Jen and Ben explore how reconnecting with ourselves allows us to live with greater purpose, clarity, and impact. This episode is a moving reminder that the path forward begins within. https://jenaks.com/ My Book: Your Body is Speaking IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jennferaks YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_aks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_aks  🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell Chapters:  01:30 – Ben’s Work and Background in Transformation  04:00 – “The Way Forward Is Within” Explained  06:30 – Ben’s Early Spiritual Journey  09:00 – Losing Connection While Helping Others  11:00 – The Moment That Changed Everything  13:30 – Recognizing Burnout and External Living  16:30 – Learning to Trust the Inner Voice  18:30 – The Masks We Wear in Life  22:00 – The Power of Letting Go  24:30 – Awakening Inner Wisdom  26:30 – Why Inner Work Matters for Leadership  29:00 – Purpose, Presence, and Service  32:00 – Ben’s Book and Where to Find His Work ✨ Thank you for listening!

    36 min

  4. MAR 11

    My Body Led the Lesson | Ep. 2

    Books and business strategist Amber Vilhauer shares the powerful moment her body led her to create a new framework for alignment. In this conversation, Amber explains how listening to intuition, understanding unmet needs, and serving the right person can transform both business and personal life. She dives into the “Foundational Four” alignment framework and reveals how true success comes from reconnecting with yourself. https://jenaks.com/ My Book: Your Body is Speaking IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jennferaks YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_aks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_aks  🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell ✨ Thank you for listening!

    38 min

  5. MAR 4

    From Self-Doubt to Embodied Leadership | Ep. 1

    In this powerful first episode of The Wisdom From Within, host Jen Aks shares the deeply personal story that sparked her mission. Jen discovered that intelligence comes in many forms, far beyond what schools measure. Through Jen's journey of healing, learning, and teaching others, she reveals how reconnecting with your body, emotions, and inner wisdom can restore confidence and purpose. This episode introduces the concept of “bodyset”, the idea that true leadership and clarity come from listening to the intelligence within. If you’ve ever doubted your worth or felt like you didn’t fit the traditional mold, this conversation will remind you: you are intelligent, you are worthy, and your voice matters! Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Wisdom From Within 07:00 – The Dinner Invitation That Triggered a Turning Point 10:00 – A Moment of Breakdown and the Decision to Change 19:00 – COVID and the Birth of the Gesture Practice 22:00 – The Universal Language of Expansion and Contraction 23:30 – The Science: How Your Hands Connect to Your Brain 24:30 – Introducing “Bodyset” and Leading From Within 27:00 – Final Message: You Are Intelligent, Worthy, and Needed 🎵 Music by Max Lilivois ✨ Thank you for tuning in!

    29 min
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Welcome to The Wisdom from Within podcast, I am Jen Aks and this is where we access mindset and bodyset - connecting both so that we can create the genuine, authentic, impact in our own lives and the lives we serve. We get there by having conversations with industry leaders, scientists, executives, parents, your neighbors. These are conversations that reveal the intelligence your body already holds—and my mission is to help you awaken, trust so you can let it lead you into your greatest success.

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    Jen Aks
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  • Episodes
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