Intentional Queen Podcast

Women Empowerment and Resilience: Jineen

The Intentional Queen Podcast: Journey to Restoration with Jineen empowers ambitious moms, nurse leaders, and high-achieving women in high-stress roles to break free from burnout and reclaim harmony in life, love, and leadership. Hosted by transformational speaker, author, and resilience strategist Jineen R. Huff, APRN, MSN—an award-winning nurse with over 20 years of healthcare and leadership experience who has bounced back from burnout twice herself. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, real stories, and empowering truths grounded in her signature BLOOM™ framework—all designed to help you rise without losing yourself. With over 20,000 downloads, this podcast is a trusted space for personal development, resilience, emotional wellness, life skills, and faith-based growth. Whether you're navigating motherhood, leadership, or life after burnout, you'll find tools and inspiration to restore your power and bloom with intentionality. *New episodes air every other Thursday. - Be sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms to never miss a moment of your restoration journey. **Stay Connected - Be part of the Intentional Queen Journey community. - Subscribe to the email list and podcast for new episodes, resources, and exclusive event updates. - Share with a Queen and Leave a Review! Email: IntentionalQueenJourney@gmail.com Instagram: @IntentionalQueenJourney Website: www.IntentionalQueenJourney.com

  1. 14H AGO

    Ep. 118 - The High-Functioning Burnout Nobody Flags

    Burnout doesn't always look like breakdown. Sometimes it looks like excellence. Still showing up. Still producing. Still dependable. But internally? Disconnected. Irritable. Emotionally thinner than you used to be. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, I'm unpacking high-functioning burnout — the version that doesn't get flagged because performance hasn't dropped. You'll learn: • The difference between high performance and over-functioning • Why emotional blunting is often missed • What shrinking capacity actually feels like • Why strong women and nurses are the least likely to be checked on • How sustained output without structured recovery leads to collapse High-functioning burnout isn't weakness. It's prolonged responsibility without regulation. And if you're still performing but privately exhausted, this conversation will feel familiar. Because burnout is predictable. But only if you know what to look for.     Reflection Question Where has your capacity quietly decreased — even though your performance hasn't?     Resources Mentioned I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again Available on Amazon or collector's edition at buyichoosemebook.com Free Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist at intentionalqueenjourney.com If your organization is interested in High-Functioning Burnout resilience training for nursing teams or leaders, reach out directly.     If This Episode Resonated • Share it with another high-achieving woman or nurse • Leave a review • Subscribe so you never miss an episode And remember: Burnout doesn't always break you loudly. Sometimes it slowly shrinks you quietly.

    17 min
  2. You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

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    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Start with Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life with Emma Grede and Oprah from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Emma Grede has become one of the most influential voices in modern business. She is best known as a founding partner of SKIMS, co-founder and CEO of the clothing brand Good American, her podcast Aspire with Emma Grede and as the first Black female investor on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. She is helping redefine what success looks like for a new generation of women. In this conversation with Oprah, Emma dives into her first book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life sharing the mindset behind her rise from a young girl in East London to a global business leader. Drawing on the lessons in her book, Emma opens up about radical self-accountability, the power of discipline and why success starts from within. She also shares her bold perspectives on work-life balance, motherhood without guilt and why women must get comfortable putting money and ambition at the forefront. Plus, we hear from twin sisters who turned a simple idea into a hundred-million-dollar business after making a deal with Emma on Shark Tank. BUY THE BOOK! Emma Grede "Start with Yourself" https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Start-With-Yourself/Emma-Grede/9781668085486 00:00:00 - Welcome Emma Grede author of “Start with Yourself” 00:04:18 - Emma knew she needed to change 00:06:10 - Realizing what you don’t want 00:08:35 - How Emma changed her life 00:13:45 - Radical ownership and real barriers 00:15:10 - We need more women in power 00:19:00 - Career and motherhood 00:20:20 - We put too much pressure on moms 00:22:50 - Truth vs. emotions in business 00:24:22 - Mistakes Emma made 00:27:00 - Emma and Skims 00:27:50 - Building from purpose vs. ego 00:31:00 - Emma funded this on Shark Tank 00:36:00 - Importance of mentorship 00:38:20 - When to scale a small business 00:39:30 - The most important question 00:42:20 - What does self-care look like? 00:43:30 - Meditation practice 00:46:00 - Emma on life being magic 00:49:30 - Overcoming comparison 00:51:00 - Why she wrote the book 00:52:40 - Dyslexia is a superpower 00:54:30 - Is every woman meant for business? 00:56:30 - A well-lived life Cakes Body https://cakesbody.com/ Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. MAR 26

    Ep. 117 - Resilience Is a System — Not a Trait (Rejection Proof)

    Resilience is not about being strong. It's about being structured. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen unpacks why resilience isn't something you're born with — it's something you build intentionally. If you are used to holding it together… Being the calm one… Carrying responsibility without breaking… This conversation is for you. You'll learn: • The difference between endurance and resilience • Why strength without structure leads to exhaustion • How rejection reveals your resilience system • What emotional regulation actually looks like in real life • The internal shifts that support sustainable growth Jineen shares how rejection can either damage your identity — or develop your resilience — depending on the systems you've built. Because resilience isn't about avoiding disappointment. It's about metabolizing it without shrinking. If you've ever questioned yourself after rejection or felt like you "should be stronger," this episode will help you redefine resilience on your terms. Reflection Question Where are you relying on strength when what you really need is structure? Resources Mentioned I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again Available on Amazon or collector's edition at buyichoosemebook.com Free Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist at intentionalqueenjourney.com If This Episode Resonated • Share it with another high-achieving woman • Leave a review • Subscribe so you never miss an episode And remember: Resilience isn't something you prove. It's something you practice.

    20 min
  4. MAR 12

    Ep. 116 - Burnout Is Predictable ("Fine, Not Fine" Edition)

    Burnout doesn't happen overnight. It happens in patterns. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why high-functioning burnout isn't random — it's repeated override. If you are the strong one… The dependable one… The one who keeps pushing through even when you're exhausted… This conversation is for you. You'll learn: • Why burnout is predictable — not personal • The early patterns high-achieving women normalize • How discipline can mask depletion • What "high-functioning burnout" actually looks like • How to interrupt the cycle before it escalates Jineen shares personal insight on how burnout erodes quietly — not explosively — and why awareness is the first act of self-leadership. Because burnout is not a personality flaw. It's feedback. And feedback can be interrupted. If you've ever said "I'm just tired" but felt something deeper underneath, this episode will help you see the pattern clearly. Reflection Question What pattern have you normalized that your body is quietly tired of? Resources Mentioned I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again Available on Amazon or collector's edition at buyichoosemebook.com Free Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist at intentionalqueenjourney.com If This Episode Resonated • Share it with another high-achieving woman • Leave a review • Subscribe so you never miss an episode And remember: Burnout isn't random. It's a signal.

    21 min
  5. FEB 26

    Ep. 115 - Permission to Pause Is a Strategy, Not a Weakness

    In high-achieving environments, pause feels risky. It can feel like: • Falling behind • Losing momentum • Letting people down • Not being strong enough But what if the opposite is true? In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why high-functioning burnout often comes from never interrupting the cycle — and how intentional pause becomes a resilience strategy. This is not about quitting. This is not about disengaging. This is about sustainability. Inside this episode, you'll learn: • Why burnout rarely starts with collapse • How push-through culture rewires your nervous system • The difference between avoidance and strategic pause • Why high-achieving women struggle to rest without guilt • How small recalibration moments protect long-term capacity Because execution without recalibration leads to erosion. And erosion always shows up somewhere. Reflection Question If pause were a leadership tool instead of a threat, how would you use it differently this week? Resources Mentioned I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again Available on Amazon or collector's edition at: buyichoosemebook.com Free Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist at  intentionalqueenjourney.com Episode 106 – Permission to Pause: Finding Peace in the P.I.V.O.T.      If This Episode Resonated • Share this with a high-achieving woman who needs permission to breathe • Leave a review • Subscribe for more mindset and resilience shifts Pause does not remove momentum. It protects it.

    17 min
  6. FEB 17

    Ep. 114- Choosing Yourself Is a Leadership Decision (Not a Luxury)

    High-achieving women don't struggle with motivation. We struggle with permission. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why burnout doesn't start with a breakdown — it starts with self-abandonment. If you are the strong one… The dependable one… The one who always pushes through… This conversation is for you. You'll learn: • Why rest is not something you "earn" • The hidden belief that drives high-functioning burnout • How self-leadership impacts every area of your life • Why choosing yourself is strategic — not selfish • Simple shifts that prevent silent erosion of capacity Jineen also unpacks how this connects to her BLOOM™ framework and why belief is the foundation of sustainable leadership. Because leadership does not fail from lack of effort. It fails when self-sacrifice is mistaken for strength. If you have ever said "I'm fine" while feeling completely depleted inside, this episode will challenge you to rethink what strength really looks like. Cheers to 2nd book anniversary!! Reflection Question Where have you been leading from obligation instead of alignment? Resources Mentioned I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again Available on Amazon or collector's edition at buyichoosemebook.com  Free Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist at intentionalqueenjourney.com If This Episode Resonated • Share it with another high-achieving woman • Leave a review • Subscribe so you never miss an episode And remember: Choosing yourself is not quitting. It is recalibrating for sustainable leadership.

    20 min
  7. JAN 29

    Ep. 113 - From Burnout to Joy: How to Come From a Place of Rest and Find Your True Identity with Kathleen Coleman (Listener Discretion Advised)

    Note: This episode contains brief references to childhood trauma and divorce as part of Kathleen's story. While these experiences are mentioned, our conversation centers on healing, identity, and joy—please listen with care. (Postponed from Novemeber 2025) Are you constantly working towards your next vacation or the weekend just to feel a moment of peace? What if rest wasn't a destination, but your starting point? In this profound conversation, host Jineen is joined by minister, author, and coach Kathleen Coleman to discuss why so many ambitious women weaponize rest and struggle with burnout. Kathleen shares her powerful journey and explains how true rest begins with your spirit and is deeply connected to your identity. Discover the link between purpose, vision, hope, and joy, and learn practical steps to heal, set boundaries, and finally choose yourself. This episode is a must-listen for any "Intentional Queen" ready to stop the cycle of self-neglect and live a life of authentic joy. In this episode, life coach and minister Kathleen Coleman joins Jineen for a deep and moving discussion about the true meaning of rest. It's not just about pausing your work; it's a spiritual mindset that stems from being secure in your identity. Kathleen explains how to stop working for rest and start living from a place of rest, allowing joy and purpose to flow naturally.  Drawing from her own powerful life experiences—from growing up in the South in the 1960s to healing from trauma and divorce—Kathleen provides a roadmap for finding your worth, setting boundaries, and embracing the joy that comes from living in your God-given purpose. In this episode, you will learn: The critical difference between physical and spiritual rest, and why one is impossible without the other. How to shift your mindset from working for rest to operating from a place of rest. Why a lack of rest is often a symptom of an identity crisis. The reason spiritually grounded "Queens don't have to compete". The direct pathway to finding joy: Purpose → Vision → Hope → Joy. How to set firm boundaries as an act of self-love that protects your purpose and your joy. Three practical tips you can use today to cultivate more joy, connect with your identity, and love yourself more deeply.     Timestamped Highlights [00:02:15] Kathleen explains why her word of the year is REST and how it involves both the physical and the spiritual. [00:03:47] The foundational concept of the episode: "We were not designed spiritually to try to get to rest. We were designed spiritually to come from a place of rest". [00:05:22] Host Jineen discusses the "permission to pause" and how perfectionists often struggle to accept rest as a necessity. [00:10:36] Kathleen shares a powerful story from her childhood that shaped her understanding of identity and labels. [00:15:30] What "I choose me" really means: having a serious, deep, and real conversation with yourself. [00:20:32] The connection between your God-given purpose and sustainable joy is explained. [00:29:53] Kathleen opens up about her healing journey through divorce and the identity crisis that helped her find herself. [00:40:49] A discussion on why setting boundaries is crucial for protecting your value and purpose. [00:46:48] Kathleen shares three actionable tips for the audience on finding joy, understanding identity, and practicing self-love. [00:55:09] Kathleen's closing advice: You must choose joy and peace, even when you don't feel it.     Resources Mentioned Kathleen's Book: Every Need Met: Seven Steps to God's Supernatural Provision (Special Gift for the IQJ Community-See gift when join IQJ email) Kathleen's Program: The Dream Builders Program Kathleen's Workshop: FREE Spiritual DNA Journal Connect with Kathleen Coleman Website: kathleen-coleman.com Social Media: Find her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok via her website. Connect with the Intentional Queen Podcast Want Support Like This?  → Download my free gift – From Burnout to Harmony and Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist. Break free from the 3 major mistakes keeping ambitious women stuck at https://intentionalqueenjourney.com/  → Book a FREE Breakthrough Clarity Call. Let's uncover what's been silently draining you—and build a strategy to reclaim your confidence and calm... Schedule now at https://coachjineen.com  → Follow Coach Jineen on Instagram and  YouTube → @JineenRHuff or @intentionalqueenjourney   Book → I Choose Me is available now at https://ibuyichoosemebook.com Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living. Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You! -Coach Jineen

    1h 8m
  8. JAN 15

    Ep. 112 - How to Anchor Yourself in Resilience (For the Strong Ones Facing Burnout) Edition

    If you're the strong one — the dependable one, the high-performing one, the one who always shows up — this episode is for you. In this first episode of 2026, Coach Jineen sets the tone for the year with one word: execution. But not execution that leads to burnout — execution that's anchored in resilience, boundaries, and self-trust. This episode speaks directly to burnout, self-neglect, and resilience for nurses, leaders, and high-performing professionals who are tired of suffering in silence. If you've been saying "I'm fine" while quietly running on empty, this conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and move forward lighter — without shrinking. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why strong ones often suffer in silence How burnout shows up in high-performing leaders and nurses Why execution without refinement leads to exhaustion What it really means to anchor yourself in resilience The difference between producing fruit and caring for the tree Why boundaries are gates, not walls Permission to pause — without guilt Letting go of what no longer belongs in this season Finding the remnant that carries you forward Key Reflection Question: What are you still carrying in silence that refinement is asking you to name? Resources Mentioned: Positive Sexy Self-Talk™ 7-Day Checklist 👉 intentionalqueenjourney.com I Choose Me Bootcamp — a 90-day coaching experience focused on overcoming burnout, self-neglect, and rebuilding confidence. I Choose Me - The Intentional Guide To Never Losing Yourself Again (also available on Amazon or buyichoosemebook.com) Closing Thought: Resilience isn't about doing more. It's about sustainability, boundaries, and choosing yourself — so you can continue to show up with clarity and confidence. If this episode resonated, take a moment to reflect — and know you're not alone in this work. Listen & Subscribe Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen.

    23 min

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The Intentional Queen Podcast: Journey to Restoration with Jineen empowers ambitious moms, nurse leaders, and high-achieving women in high-stress roles to break free from burnout and reclaim harmony in life, love, and leadership. Hosted by transformational speaker, author, and resilience strategist Jineen R. Huff, APRN, MSN—an award-winning nurse with over 20 years of healthcare and leadership experience who has bounced back from burnout twice herself. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, real stories, and empowering truths grounded in her signature BLOOM™ framework—all designed to help you rise without losing yourself. With over 20,000 downloads, this podcast is a trusted space for personal development, resilience, emotional wellness, life skills, and faith-based growth. Whether you're navigating motherhood, leadership, or life after burnout, you'll find tools and inspiration to restore your power and bloom with intentionality. *New episodes air every other Thursday. - Be sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms to never miss a moment of your restoration journey. **Stay Connected - Be part of the Intentional Queen Journey community. - Subscribe to the email list and podcast for new episodes, resources, and exclusive event updates. - Share with a Queen and Leave a Review! Email: IntentionalQueenJourney@gmail.com Instagram: @IntentionalQueenJourney Website: www.IntentionalQueenJourney.com