Live Your Jam

Ellen McGinnis
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Live Your Jam is the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who want to live authentically, align with their soul, and create a life of true meaning. Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, each episode explores how to quiet the noise of external expectations and tune into your intuition — so you can live with clarity, courage, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt outwardly successful but inwardly unfulfilled… if you’re craving deeper alignment, spiritual growth, and self-discovery… if you know life is more than checking society’s boxes — this podcast is for you. Through soulful conversations, inspiring stories, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to: - Trust your intuition as a guiding force in life and work - Break free from outdated roles, patterns, and limiting beliefs - Strengthen your connection to your soul and align with your life purpose - Step boldly into your authentic, unapologetic path From visionaries redefining success to seekers embracing spiritual alignment, every story and strategy here is designed to help you Live Your Jam — where your soul leads, and your life follows. Subscribe now for bi-weekly inspiration, intuitive tools, and empowering conversations to help you live authentically and on purpose.

  1. 3d ago

    030: The Nest That Never Empties: Grief, Guilt, and Joy | Katie Moe

    A special needs empty nest is the transition nobody talks about: one child leaves for college, another may live at home for life, and your friends are planning the trips you once dreamed of too. If you're a caregiver parent, you know the awkward pause at the dinner table, the guilt of wanting a break, and the quiet grief of a life that looks different than you pictured. You're not alone, and you're still allowed to dream. On Live Your Jam, life strategist Ellen McGinnis, founder of Live Your Jam and author of Living From The Inside Out, sits down with her dear friend of 15 years, Katie Moe, a working mom of three. Katie's twin daughters just turned 19 and took different paths: Hayden left for college, while Taylor, diagnosed with MECP2 duplication syndrome at age six, is in an adult transition program close to home. Katie shares how she holds chronic sorrow and deep joy at the same time, why a genuine question from a friend is an invitation to be seen, and how she's redefining caregiving without the guilt. You'll walk away with her simple tools: remove the word never, remove the word selfish, and keep a list of little things and bigger dreams you can reach for in every season. Your dreams don't shrink because your path looks different. You will learn: Special needs empty nest grief is real: why watching friends plan travel and newfound freedom can stir up envy, awkwardness, and sorrow when your child will likely live at home long term. What to ask a parent on a different path: Katie Moe explains why genuine questions like "How is she liking her new program?" feel like an invitation to be seen, not an intrusion. Chronic sorrow, explained: how caregiver parents grieve the life they imagined for their child, for themselves, and for their other children, while still finding real joy in friendships and community. Caregiver guilt and the good mom script: why being tired of caregiving doesn't make you a bad parent, and how Katie is reframing her role to build her daughter's independence. The remove the word never reframe: how parents in a different kind of empty nest keep travel and big dreams alive through intentional planning, respite camps, and accepting a new timeline. The little things and bigger dreams list: a simple practice for naming what fills your cup right now, like an afternoon at the ocean, while keeping larger goals ready for later seasons. Remove the word selfish: why wanting more for yourself as a caregiver mom is healthy, and how seeing life in seasons helps you keep growing without guilt. 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 When one twin leaves and one stays home 02:38 Meet Katie Moe and her family of five 05:22 Getting a MECP2 duplication syndrome diagnosis at age six 11:55 What does a special needs empty nest feel like? 14:29 What should friends ask parents on a different path? 18:11 Chronic sorrow and grieving the life you imagined 20:31 The blessings Taylor brought and the village that showed up 24:21 Redefining the caregiver role as the nest changes 27:19 Caregiver guilt, desire, and the good mom script 32:10 Planning travel and big dreams with intentional support 35:20 Is it selfish to want more for yourself? 39:18 Giving yourself grace through every life transition Ready to navigate your own transition from the inside out? Work with Ellen at https://liveyourjam.com/11-coaching/ Connect with Katie Website: https://www.katiemoerealtor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiejunemoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemoeconnectca/ Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/ #EmptyNest #EmptyNestMom #EmptyNestSyndrome #SpecialNeedsParenting #SpecialNeedsMom #CaregiverSupport #CaregiverGuilt #ChronicSorrow #MomGuilt #MECP2 #RareDisease #DisabilityParenting #LifeTransitions #WomenInTransition #MidlifeWomen #InnerWisdom #KeepDreaming #LiveYourJam

  2. Oct 7

    029: Breathwork for Emotional Release: Stop Fighting What You Feel | Zach Rehder

    What is breathwork for emotional release, and what might change if you stopped trying to fix yourself? Breathwork is the intentional practice of bringing awareness to your breathing. In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with breathwork practitioner Zach Rehder to explore how conscious breathing can become a way to notice emotional resistance, reconnect with your body, and make room for uncomfortable feelings. After nearly 30 years of exploring personal growth and spiritual practices, Zach shares why understanding more did not necessarily help him feel better. His approach invites a different question: what if the feelings you keep pushing away deserve your attention rather than another attempt to control them? Ellen and Zach discuss the difference between everyday breath awareness and a deeper facilitated breathwork session, including the circular connected breathing lineage Zach works with. He introduces his “lower, slower, deeper, softer” practice and a body-awareness exercise that begins by noticing the part of your body you feel least connected to. If you’re navigating a life transition, caught in overthinking, or tired of treating yourself like a project that needs fixing, this conversation offers an invitation to pause, get curious, and listen to what you feel. You will learn: What breathwork means and how everyday breath awareness differs from facilitated sessionsHow Zach connects emotional resistance with held breath and physical tensionWhy more self-help knowledge does not always change how you feelHow to approach emotional triggers with curiosity rather than immediate reactionWhat Zach means by breathing “lower, slower, deeper, softer”How a simple body-awareness practice can help you notice overlooked sensationsWhy unfamiliar or uncomfortable experiences are not always signs of dangerHow slowing down can create room for change, creativity, and a new direction 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam 00:48 Why self-help knowledge wasn’t enough for Zach 03:53 Why breathwork became his central practice 05:00 Emotional resistance, held breath, and everyday triggers 09:31 What if you don’t need to be fixed? 11:06 What happens in a breathwork session? 16:52 Conscious breathing: lower, slower, deeper, softer 19:48 Discomfort, danger, and the stories we tell ourselves 26:26 A simple breath and body-awareness practice 29:09 Working with Zach and creating space for what’s next Connect with Zach Website: https://www.zachrehder.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zrehder Instagram: www.instagram.com/zachrehder/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachrehderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zachrehderCourse: http://22abundance.com Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

  3. Sep 23

    028: Camino de Sonoma: How a Walking Pilgrimage Brings You Back to Yourself | Adam Peacocke

    What happens when you stop moving at the speed of the world and begin walking at the speed of your soul? In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Adam Peacocke, co-founder and guide of the Camino de Sonoma, a 75-mile pilgrimage stretching from Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma to the Russian Orthodox Chapel at Fort Ross. Inspired by Spain’s Camino de Santiago, the Camino de Sonoma leads pilgrims across six stages of vineyards, redwood forests, fire-recovery landscapes, historic communities, and coastal headlands. But this is more than a beautiful hike. It is an intentional path where people can slow down, process grief, seek direction, reconnect with themselves, and experience the healing power of walking in community. Adam shares how a period of personal transition, an unexpected trip to New Zealand, and a remarkable encounter with a street called Peacock Way planted the seed for the Camino. He also explains why the route was created as a volunteer-led, donation-based pilgrimage open to people of every faith and no faith. Whether you are carrying a question, navigating a transition, mourning a loss, or simply longing to feel present again, the Camino de Sonoma offers a reminder: sometimes the path back to yourself begins by placing one foot in front of the other. You will learn: What the Camino de Sonoma pilgrimage is and where the route leadsHow the Camino was inspired by Adam’s personal transition and journey to New ZealandThe difference between an ordinary hike and an intentional pilgrimageWhy walking at three miles per hour changes what you noticeHow distance and duration create space for reflectionWhy people walk pilgrimages while processing grief, questions, and life transitionsHow walking in nature can quiet the thinking mind and awaken the sensesWhy the Camino de Sonoma is open to people of all faiths and no faithHow the route acknowledges the Indigenous history of Sonoma CountyWhy the Camino was intentionally built as a volunteer-led organizationHow pilgrims can offer healing and connection even when they arrive feeling brokenWhy community can carry us when our own emotional or physical energy feels lowWhat “deferred maintenance” can reveal about our relationships, health, and personal growthWhat first-time Camino walkers should bring and expectWhy a familiar place can look entirely different when explored on foot 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam 00:53 What is the 75-mile Camino de Sonoma? 03:00 From pastor to community organizer 06:43 How a journey to New Zealand inspired the Camino 10:09 Building the pilgrimage with Tony McCormick 11:36 The difference between hiking and pilgrimage 13:00 Walking with intention at three miles per hour 16:16 How walking changes the way we process life 18:00 Why the Camino is volunteer-led and free to walk 21:04 Six stages across Sonoma County 22:00 Ellen’s lesson in gratitude on the Camino 24:39 How pilgrimage creates space for grief and healing 27:12 The encounter that left a stranger skipping 32:29 Walking with history, meaning, and reverence 37:31 What “deferred maintenance” reveals about our lives 39:29 How to prepare for your first Camino stage 43:26 Seeing your own community with new eyes Connect with Adam https://www.caminodesonoma.com/support-the-caminohttps://www.caminodesonoma.com/https://www.instagram.com/caminodesonomahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/723389915303017 Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

  4. Sep 9

    027: Illuminate Your Path: The 6 Phases of Spiritual Awakening | JJ DiGeronimo

    What are the six phases of spiritual awakening, and how can you recognize which phase you are moving through? In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with four-time author, keynote speaker, and spiritual guide JJ DiGeronimo to explore the framework behind her book, Illuminate Your Path: 6 Phases of Spiritual Awakening. JJ shares how she moved from a successful career in Silicon Valley to a profound personal crossroads that challenged her identity, relationships, and understanding of success. Through mindfulness, energy work, and a growing willingness to trust her intuition, she began uncovering gifts that years of striving had kept quiet. Together, Ellen and JJ explore why crossroads can become doorways, how self-doubt interrupts inner wisdom, and why awakening is not a linear journey. JJ also explains how the six phases mirror the cycles of the moon and offers a practical first step for anyone who senses there is something more calling them forward. This conversation is an invitation to stop dismissing the whispers, follow your curiosity, and trust that the experiences behind you may be illuminating the path ahead. You will learn: What the six phases of spiritual awakening representHow to recognize a spiritual or personal crossroadsWhy professional success does not always create inner fulfillmentHow busyness can disconnect you from your intuitionWhy mindfulness creates space for inner wisdom to emergeHow self-doubt keeps women from acting on intuitive guidanceWhy the seeking phase can be especially difficult for womenHow life’s challenges may reveal gifts you already carryWhy spiritual awakening is cyclical rather than linearHow the cycles of the moon mirror the awakening journeyWhy investing time and energy in yourself is not selfishHow to raise your frequency through what you consume and repeatWhy curiosity is more important than knowing the entire planHow one small action can begin illuminating your next chapter 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam 02:09 When success looks right but feels incomplete 03:34 JJ’s first spiritual retreat in Sedona 05:00 The personal crossroads that changed everything 06:20 Leaving corporate life and losing a familiar identity 09:44 Learning mindfulness after years of constant productivity 12:27 Why busyness blocks your inner wisdom 15:07 When self-doubt intercepts intuitive guidance 16:27 Introducing the six phases of spiritual awakening 18:33 Why crossroads can become spiritual doorways 22:55 The phase women often find most challenging 25:57 How the phases mirror the cycles of the moon 29:01 Finding your phase through JJ’s awakening quiz 31:26 Uncovering the gifts you already carry 33:37 Becoming a practical spiritual liaison 35:18 Using your gifts to illuminate the path for others 37:40 The first step when you feel there must be more 38:00 Why your frequency is your currency 39:08 Turning curiosity into meaningful action 40:09 Following the path without knowing exactly where it leads Connect with JJ Free Quiz - Your Phase of Awakening: https://quiz.jjdigeronimo.com/ - Book Quiz: What Book Should You Read Next? https://links.jjdigeronimo.com/widget/quiz/u2CtvMjDflydvC6H2mr0Website: https://jjdigeronimo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@togetherweseek Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

  5. Aug 26

    026: The Subtract to Succeed Method: How Letting Go Creates Space for Your Soul with Nell 3D

    What if the secret to a more meaningful, aligned life is not adding another goal, habit, or strategy, but subtracting what no longer belongs? In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Nell Derick Debevoise, also known as Nell 3D, a writer, thought leader, and self-described subtraction activist. Nell introduces the Subtract to Succeed Method, an approach that helps high-achieving, big-hearted people reclaim their energy, hear their intuition, and create space for what matters most. After earning degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, Columbia, and London Business School, Nell built an impact-driven career that looked successful from the outside. But her relentless pursuit of purpose came at a profound personal cost. She missed her father’s funeral, watched her first marriage end, and later drove head-on into a 20-ton truck while caught in what she calls “ordinary overwhelm.” Nell explains why personal growth can become another unstable Jenga tower of morning routines, wellness practices, professional goals, and expectations. Through her practical Stop, Drop, and Roll framework, she shows how to assess your true capacity, experiment with letting something go, and consciously reinvest the energy you recover. Ellen and Nell also explore the relationship between subtraction, intuition, leadership, purpose, and the soul. This conversation is an invitation to stop optimizing yourself out of your own life and begin creating enough white space to hear what is quietly calling you forward. You will learn: What the Subtract to Succeed Method is and why it worksHow “ordinary overwhelm” can quietly compromise your health and safetyWhy meaningful work can still lead to burnout and self-abandonmentHow the Me, We, and World model creates a more integrated lifeWhy adding more wellness practices may actually increase your stressHow to evaluate your emotional, energetic, and practical capacityHow Nell’s Stop, Drop, and Roll framework worksWhy letting go can be treated as an experiment instead of a permanent decisionHow white space helps you access intuition and inner wisdomWhy subtraction can become a competitive advantage in life and leadership 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam 00:49 Why an aligned life may require subtraction 01:40 Meet Nell 3D, writer and subtraction activist 03:17 Missing her father’s funeral and the cost of impact-driven ambition 05:00 Living in 3D through Me, We, and World 07:05 The accident caused by “ordinary overwhelm” 08:08 How external expectations make us optimize ourselves out of life 10:01 Why human lives cannot be managed like linear production systems 13:40 When more becomes the enemy of better 16:11 What systematic subtraction really means 18:33 The Stop, Drop, and Roll framework 22:02 Nell’s monthly review for creating an aligned life 26:14 What to do when you are terrified to let go 28:20 Doing your part without carrying everyone else’s 32:05 How subtraction creates space to hear your soul 39:24 Why our brains default to adding instead of subtracting Connect with Nell 3D LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nell3d/Website: https://www.nell3d.com/Guest Pass to Substack https://nell3d.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=376f87b3 Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8gWebsite: https://liveyourjam.com/

  6. Aug 12

    025: Slow Down to Hear Your Soul: The Science and Spirit of Forest Bathing | Jenny Harrow-Keeler

    What are the benefits of forest bathing, and can slowing down in nature really regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconnect with yourself? In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Jenny Harrow-Keeler, founder of Ecowisdom Wellness and a certified nature and forest therapy guide, to explore the science and spirit of forest bathing, also known as the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Jenny’s path into this work began after a near-death scooter accident left her with significant physical injuries and an entirely different inner landscape. While recovering, she found herself instinctively returning to the forest. Unable to take the fast, demanding hikes she once enjoyed, Jenny was forced to move slowly. In that stillness, the answers she had been searching for began to emerge. That personal experience eventually led her to study integrative health, ecotherapy, ecopsychology, and the growing research behind forest bathing benefits. Today, Jenny guides others through sensory experiences in nature that shift the body from stress and vigilance into rest, restoration, and deeper connection. Jenny explains that forest bathing is not about exercise, reaching a destination, or accomplishing another task. It is the practice of becoming fully present through sight, sound, touch, smell, curiosity, and wonder. By moving at nature’s pace, we create room for our thoughts to quiet and our inner wisdom to rise. Ellen and Jenny also explore the research behind nature and nervous system regulation, including how compounds released by trees may support cortisol reduction, blood pressure, and immune function. They discuss why awe changes our state of being, how the cycles of nature challenge our culture’s obsession with constant productivity, and why periods of rest are essential to healing and growth. This conversation is an invitation to step away from the noise, notice the living world around you, and remember that you are not separate from nature. You are part of it. You will learn: What forest bathing is and how shinrin-yoku worksThe difference between forest bathing and hiking for exerciseHow nature supports nervous system regulation and stress reductionWhat phytoncides are and how the body may respond to themWhy slowing down can feel uncomfortable in a productivity-driven cultureHow sensory awareness brings the body into the present momentWhy awe and wonder can shift your emotional and physical stateHow nature can help you access clarity, intuition, and inner wisdomWhat seasonal cycles teach us about rest, burnout, and sustainable growthHow forest bathing can create space for grief and emotional releaseWhy forests can remind us that we are supported and never truly aloneSimple forest bathing practices you can use anywhere, including in a city 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Intro 00:53 What if slowing down is the medicine you need? 03:08 Jenny’s near-death accident and unexpected path to healing 05:04 Discovering ecotherapy, integrative health, and forest bathing 07:20 Turning a personal healing practice into Ecowisdom Wellness 09:08 What forest bathing is and how a guided session works 12:00 How nature activates the body’s rest-and-digest response 16:13 Why slowing down can initially feel difficult or annoying 18:22 Using the senses, movement, awe, and wonder to become present 22:15 The Japanese origins of shinrin-yoku and forest therapy 23:45 Forest bathing benefits for cortisol, blood pressure, and immunity 28:20 How nature helps us hear our inner wisdom 30:01 What wildfire regeneration can teach us about healing 34:24 The breakthroughs people experience during forest bathing 37:57 Why humans cannot live in “summer energy” all year 41:43 Simple forest bathing practices you can use every day 46:32 How trees communicate through roots and mycelial networks 50:02 Plant intelligence, consciousness, and The Telepathy Tapes 53:21 Jenny’s work with Ecowisdom Wellness Connect with Linda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecowisdomSubstack: https://substack.com/@ecowisdomWebsite: https://www.ecowisdomwellness.comExperiences: https://www.ecowisdomwellness.com/experiencesBook and Podcast we recommend: https://www.peterwohllebenbooks.com/the-hidden-life-of-trees Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

  7. Jul 29

    024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch

    What happens during a mediumship reading, and how can you tell whether the person delivering the message is genuine? In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychic medium, initiated Wiccan priestess, tarot teacher, healer, and bestselling author Linda Rauch to explore how mediumship works and what four decades of studying the unseen have taught her about life, death, grief, and the soul. Linda began seeing spirits as a young child in 1960s England, long before she had the language to understand her experiences. As a teenager, those encounters developed into precognitive dreams. Her search for answers eventually led her through mediumship, tarot, Wicca, counseling, homeopathy, energy work, and years supporting people facing terminal illness. Linda explains what she sees, hears, and feels when communicating with spirit, including the physical confirmation she calls a “spirit shower.” She also shares why evidence is only the beginning of a meaningful reading. The deeper purpose is healing, helping people receive the message they may not yet be able to see for themselves. Together, Ellen and Linda explore how grief can become an invitation to grow, why authentic spirit communication should always feel rooted in unconditional love, and how mediumship may challenge our understanding of consciousness and what happens after death. You will learn: How mediumship works from the medium’s perspectiveWhat psychic mediums see, hear, and physically experienceHow childhood spirit encounters can develop into mediumistic abilitiesWhy grief can make communication with the spirit world feel especially meaningfulHow to recognize an ethical, authentic mediumWhy evidence supports a reading, but the message creates healingHow tarot’s Major Arcana reflects the soul’s journeyWhy spiritual awareness does not remove the messy parts of being humanWhat mediumship can teach us about accountability, purpose, and living a soul-led life 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Why more people are becoming curious about mediumship 05:04 Linda’s first spirit encounters as a child 08:15 Precognitive dreams and learning to feel safe with spirit 10:17 Overcoming her fear of developing mediumistic abilities 13:09 The lifelong search to understand consciousness and the unseen 15:34 Becoming an initiated Wiccan priestess 19:26 What actually happens during a mediumship reading 21:54 Deathbed visions and loved ones welcoming us to the other side 23:39 Psychic phenomena among people living close to death 27:24 The extraordinary story of Raven and the three pomegranates 33:43 How mediumship can support people navigating grief 37:00 The greater purpose of mediumship for humanity 41:04 The Psychic’s Way and the soul’s journey through tarot 46:32 How to recognize a genuine, ethical medium 50:15 What living your jam means to Linda Connect with Linda Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindarauchmediumFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindarauchmediumYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarauch451The Psychic's Way: At the Threshold between the Seen and the Unseen Worlds: https://a.co/d/0gSJIY51Witchcraft & Magick Masterclass: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/witchcraft-masterclass-usdPsychic & Mediumship Masterclass, starts Tuesday 8 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/psychic-masterclass-usdTarot Masterclass, starts Wednesday 16 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/tarot-masterclass-usd Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8gWebsite: https://liveyourjam.com/

  8. Jul 15

    023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia

    Why are so many successful teenagers anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves? In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with educator, coach, and House of Rise founder Dr. Carla Caturia to unpack the growing teen motivation crisis affecting high-achieving students and their families. Together they explore why good grades, packed schedules, and impressive resumes don't always translate into confidence, resilience, or genuine fulfillment. Drawing from more than 20 years working with over 10,000 teens and families, Dr. Carla explains why many young people are trapped in what she calls the "success without self" cycle, where external achievement replaces internal trust. The conversation explores how parents can encourage motivation without creating pressure, why praising effort matters more than praising intelligence, how family dynamics shape teen confidence, and why helping young people discover purpose is more valuable than pushing them toward someone else's definition of success. You will learn: Why high-achieving teens often struggle despite looking successfulThe hidden signs of perfectionism, anxiety, and people pleasingHow to build intrinsic motivation instead of relying on external validationWhy praising effort creates more confident and resilient teensHow family dynamics influence confidence and emotional wellbeingPractical ways to help teens manage negative self-talk and build self-trustWhy college isn't the only path to success, and how to have better conversations about the futureQuestions every parent can ask to help their teen discover purpose and direction 👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam. We talk about: 00:00 Why successful teens are feeling more pressure than ever 03:35 The "success without self" cycle 09:00 Hidden signs your teenager is struggling 12:15 Parenting strategies that build confidence, not pressure 19:25 Flow, motivation, and overcoming negative self-talk 26:45 Is college the right path for every teen? 35:00 Better conversations about careers, purpose, and the future 39:30 Raising emotionally resilient young adults Connect with Dr. Carla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlacaturiaYouTube: https://youtube.com/@drcarlacaturiaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturiaWebsite :www.thehouseofrise.com Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/optimalleader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8gWebsite: https://liveyourjam.com/

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Live Your Jam is the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who want to live authentically, align with their soul, and create a life of true meaning. Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, each episode explores how to quiet the noise of external expectations and tune into your intuition — so you can live with clarity, courage, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt outwardly successful but inwardly unfulfilled… if you’re craving deeper alignment, spiritual growth, and self-discovery… if you know life is more than checking society’s boxes — this podcast is for you. Through soulful conversations, inspiring stories, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to: - Trust your intuition as a guiding force in life and work - Break free from outdated roles, patterns, and limiting beliefs - Strengthen your connection to your soul and align with your life purpose - Step boldly into your authentic, unapologetic path From visionaries redefining success to seekers embracing spiritual alignment, every story and strategy here is designed to help you Live Your Jam — where your soul leads, and your life follows. Subscribe now for bi-weekly inspiration, intuitive tools, and empowering conversations to help you live authentically and on purpose.

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  • Creator
    Ellen McGinnis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Ellen McGinnis
  • Show Website
    Live Your Jam