the Unvarnished Edit

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Angie and Jaelene's longtime friendship was built on honest conversations about hard things, and the Unvarnished Edit puts those conversations on a mic. They talk about trauma, recovery, relationships, and daily life. Angie has spent 15 years in the trauma field, both personally and professionally. Jaelene brings a lived story she tells plainly. Expect humor, practical tools, and healing described the way it actually goes: slow and nonlinear. Work with us: Work with Angie If something in this episode landed for you or your organization, that's the work Angie does every day. Through Rebuilding Coherence, she helps people and organizations understand why they respond the way they do and how to build new patterns from there. Trauma is not a life sentence. With 15 years in the field and decades of lived experience, Angie offers trainings, consulting, and keynotes. Find her at rebuildingcoherence.com or connect on LinkedIn. Work with Jaelene Jaelene works with individuals as a coach.  Her coaching philosophy is based on the idea that most people don’t need more information; they need help implementing and managing change. She knows from her own life experience that everyone already has what they need inside them; it’s a matter of learning how to bring that to the world in an authentic way.  Find her at bravingthegap.com or inside her free coaching community here.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 25- The Unvarnished Journey: Season 2 Insights

    In season two, episode 25 of the Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene wrap up the season by reflecting on how far the podcast has come—from last-minute season one recordings to a fully planned season two with guests—and what the arcs on parenting, spirituality, and joy taught them. They also talk about being present, being “in charge” of their lives, and being mindful of who they spend time with. They announce a December 17 recap episode for 2026 and season three launching January 7, featuring a mix of seasonal arcs and standalone topics, plus a possible brand refresh, and celebrate passing 500 downloads.   00:00 Season Two Finale Intro 00:21 How This Podcast Started 03:13 Season Two Growth Arcs 04:50 Joy Lessons And Guests 06:49 Spirituality Reflections 08:00 Parenting In Midlife 11:14 Contentment And Presence 15:12 Permission To Feel Joy 17:48 Boundaries And Being In Charge 19:44 Season Three Preview 21:07 Brand Refresh And Visibility 23:06 Wrap Up And Dates

  2. Oct 22

    Episode 24- The Unspoken Parenting Stage: Adult Children (Parenting 4 of 4)

    In season two, episode 24 of the Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene wrap up their parenting arc by talking about what it’s like to parent adult children. They discuss the challenge of watching adult kids make painful choices, experience deeper heartbreak, and struggle while insisting they’re “fine,” all while parents learn to balance staying connected without overstepping. They also emphasize repair and accountability through honest conversations about childhood, co-parenting realities, and the joy of building fulfilling adult relationships with their kids.   03:34 DIY Car Repair Day 05:51 Adult Kids Reality Check 07:20 Generational Parenting Gap 10:44 Separating Identity From Kids 18:43 Accountability Conversations 21:44 Staying Connected Respectfully 23:47 Advice Without Overstepping 26:49 Connection Changes Everything 28:07 Comparison And Family Culture 33:03 Letting Adults Choose 34:41 Estrangement And Accountability 45:34 What We Love About It

  3. Oct 15

    Episode 23 - Finding Peace in the Chaos: A Journey of Spiritual Evolution (Spirituality 4 of 4)

    In season two, episode 23 of The Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene close their spirituality arc by discussing how to maintain spiritual practice in both hard and good times. Jaelene revisits her prison journals—something she’s long avoided sharing—and is surprised to find growth. They talk about spirituality outside rigid religion, raising kids with values without church, and the challenge of staying spiritually consistent when life is going well.   00:31 Prison Journals Return 06:31 Deconstruction And Self 11:31 Spirituality Evolves 15:53 Faith Without Religion 17:15 Raising Kids Outside Church 28:52 When Practice Fades 34:22 Daily Rituals And Presence 42:58 Closing And Next Week

  4. Oct 8

    Episode 22- Joy: We Know How to Do This. Mostly. (Joy 4 of 4)

    In Season 2, Episode 22 of The Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene close out their joy arc by sharing recent moments of joy and what they’ve learned about cultivating it. They reflect on identity, cynicism, gratitude prompts, “reflective joy,” and how they plan to keep practicing beyond the series, then preview an upcoming spirituality episode.   00:00 Welcome and Joy Arc Finale 04:30 Joy List Challenge Begins 15:09 Creating Joy on Empty Days 15:52 Lessons Learned and Mood Follows Action 18:45 Identity Shift from Cynicism 25:28 Full Refund Wishlist 35:55 Quiet vs Loud Joy 36:41 Reflective Joy Memories

  5. Oct 1

    Episode 21- Parenting Amidst Crisis: Lessons from Ona Carino's Journey (Parenting 3 of 4)

    In season two, episode twenty one of The Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene continue their parenting arc with guest Ona to talk about parenting through crisis and grief. Ona shares how she became a widow overnight when her husband, Geoff, died unexpectedly in his sleep, leaving her to parent three young sons while navigating shock, trauma, and the loss of her former self. The conversation explores honesty with kids, balancing grief with daily parenting demands, self-doubt, and how Ona’s book, Between the Stitches, offers practical tools and hope for people facing loss and major life changes.   00:56 Why Talk Crisis 06:02 Ona Before Loss 12:02 Finding a Way Forward 14:56 Choosing Kids First 19:20 Honest Grief Parenting 31:19 Grief Needs Community 34:08 Including Kids In Choices 38:31 Parenting After Loss 51:14 Kids Witness Resilience 54:03 Closing Thanks And Wrap

  6. Sep 24

    Episode 20 - Unlocking Inner Power: The Journey Through Shadow Work (Spirituality 3 of 4)

    In season two, episode twenty of The Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene continue their spirituality arc by discussing shadow work and how it connects to spiritual growth through self-relationship. They frame shadow work as examining “safety templates” formed in childhood and trauma, updating outdated beliefs that drive autopilot behaviors, and building capacity for love, accountability, joy, and authenticity in relationships. They share personal examples involving vulnerability, people-pleasing, self-abandonment, addiction shame, therapy avoidance, and being “safe to be seen,” and offer practical questions like “Is this true?” and gathering evidence, emphasizing the need for supportive community and that it’s never too late to start.   00:00 Welcome Back Intro 04:35 Tricking The Brain 05:57 Shadow Work Explained 11:38 Autopilot And Evolving 15:28 Shadow Work Entry Points 25:54 Power Of Self Knowledge 35:35 Digging Into The Why 39:20 When Why Becomes Avoidance 44:12 Questions For Shadow Work 54:16 Ego Threat And Safe Tribe 57:31 Never Too Late 58:40 Closing And Next Episodes

  7. Sep 17

    Episode 19- I love being happy w/ Lauren Harward (Joy 3 of 4)

    Season two, episode seven of The Unvarnished Edit continues the “joy arc” with guest Lauren, introduced as a “joyful expert” for her habit of openly sharing encouragement and connection with others. She describes how her mom’s support helped preserve her joyful nature, while later experiences taught her to set boundaries and avoid one-sided, emotionally draining relationships, especially during her divorce and her father’s hospice. The hosts discuss women’s difficulty prioritizing themselves, accountability, feeling emotions openly, and finding fun, then challenge themselves to “microdose” joy daily and report back.   01:13 Meet Lauren the Joy Expert 04:32 Joy Through People 12:52 Boundaries and Burnout 16:43 Joy vs Fear of Happiness 18:51 Finding Joy After Divorce 23:05 Selfish Time and Self Grace 27:21 Accountability and Emotional Efficiency 29:44 Healthy Conflict and Letting Go 34:17 Cherishing Yourself Daily 35:27 Questioning Old Beliefs 36:24 Finding Fun Again 42:38 Inner Child Joy Ideas 49:14 Emotions Make Space for Joy 50:25 Wrap Up and Next Episode

  8. Sep 10

    Episode 18: Becoming a Regulated and Accountable Parent (Parenting 2 of 4)

    In season two, episode six of The Unvarnished Edit, Angie and Jaelene continue their parenting arc by discussing parenting culture and raising children who don’t fit the “standard mold,” including queer and transgender kids. They contrast parenting across generations, citing constant digital connection, social media pressure, and “performative parenting”. They emphasize letting kids make mistakes, modeling accountability and repair, regulating themselves before disciplining, and maintaining community and identity outside parenting, and they preview next week’s guest Lauren on joy and happiness.   00:00 Welcome Back Parenting Arc 03:41 Parenting Culture Shift 05:22 Autonomy Over Control 11:01 Parenting Across Generations 12:21 Phones Boundaries Pressure 15:47 Let Kids Fail Safely 20:42 Raising Queer Trans Kids 31:03 Self Acceptance Parenting 34:17 Community For Parents 36:33 Natural Consequences Discipline 40:42 Regulation And Leadership 46:21 Repair After Mistakes

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Angie and Jaelene's longtime friendship was built on honest conversations about hard things, and the Unvarnished Edit puts those conversations on a mic. They talk about trauma, recovery, relationships, and daily life. Angie has spent 15 years in the trauma field, both personally and professionally. Jaelene brings a lived story she tells plainly. Expect humor, practical tools, and healing described the way it actually goes: slow and nonlinear. Work with us: Work with Angie If something in this episode landed for you or your organization, that's the work Angie does every day. Through Rebuilding Coherence, she helps people and organizations understand why they respond the way they do and how to build new patterns from there. Trauma is not a life sentence. With 15 years in the field and decades of lived experience, Angie offers trainings, consulting, and keynotes. Find her at rebuildingcoherence.com or connect on LinkedIn. Work with Jaelene Jaelene works with individuals as a coach.  Her coaching philosophy is based on the idea that most people don’t need more information; they need help implementing and managing change. She knows from her own life experience that everyone already has what they need inside them; it’s a matter of learning how to bring that to the world in an authentic way.  Find her at bravingthegap.com or inside her free coaching community here.

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