In this deeply resonant and wide-ranging conversation, Laura is joined by Jana Hendrickson, executive coach, researcher, and global citizen, to explore what it truly means to follow the signs even when fear, uncertainty, and practical logic are present. Jana shares her extraordinary life journey, from growing up in East Germany with no spiritual framework, to a life shaped by intuition, somatic wisdom, faith, and profound trust in the unseen. Through vivid stories, turning away from Paris at the last moment, leaving a marriage she loved but had outgrown, years of nomadic living, and ultimately finding home. Jana illustrates how the body often knows the truth long before the mind catches up. Together, Laura and Jana reflect on the discomfort of the “in-between,” the myth of instant clarity, the role of fear as a compass, and the difference between spirituality and religion. They also explore how social media, synchronicity, and shared stories can act as catalysts for courage and how our own brave choices quietly give others permission to make theirs. This episode is a powerful reminder that surrender is not passive, it’s an active, embodied practice of listening, trusting, and moving forward one honest step at a time. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Jana’s first profound experience of listening to her body’s wisdomHow “the pull” feels in the body and how to recognize it’The difference between clarity and certainty and why clarity often takes timeJana’s journey through divorce, grief, and radical self-trustNomadic living, synchronicity, and saying yes without a roadmapHow social media can act as a modern conduit for signs and connectionWhy our stories matter and how sharing them gives others courageFind Jana on Instagram at @iamjanahendrickson or connect with her on LinkedIn. She is currently completing her doctoral research in professional coaching and human development and is passionate about integrating spirituality, philosophy, neuroscience, and somatic intelligence into leadership practice. Jana’s work invites leaders to move beyond performance alone and into alignment, depth, and wholeness. Resources & Links World Domination Summit (Chris Guillebeau) Brené Brown (early speaking work) Nancy Duarte – The Arc of Storytelling Marie Forleo’s B-School The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Tony Robbins coaching methodology David Deida’s work on polarity Visit: surrenderingtothesigns.com Music Featured The music in each episode of Surrendering to the Signs has been carefully curated to enhance the episode, below is a list of all tracks featured. List of Music Maya Pacziga - Winter in Paris ANBR - Mon Amour Nuer Self - Indigo Kyle Preston - Cafe de Philosophie Jozeque - Seal Saggie - Easy to Love - Instrumental Version
