Untethered with Jen Liss Jen Liss

Imagine the audacity of dreaming up your perfect day – and then actually chasing it down. That's exactly what Molly Ruland did, and she's on the podcast today to inspire you to do the same.

Three years ago, Molly decided she didn't need to wait for retirement to live her dream life. Having taken her business online during the pandemic, there was nothing holding her back, so she sold her belongings and bought a house in Costa Rica.

In this conversation, we talk about what it takes to make bold decisions, in our lives – and also in our businesses. Molly is a seasoned business owner who road the waves of the pandemic and came out surfing. For the business owner who could use some real talk, this episode shares her genuine perspective on what a business owner needs to be successful in today's world.

We talk about the emotional roller coaster that comes along with bold moves, and the how lonely it can feel sometimes as an entrepreneur. Molly shares her strategies for growth that go beyond the conventional, and the art of transforming social media connections into actual deals and leveraging extensive networks to propel your brand forward.

MEET MOLLY RULAND
Molly Ruland, the CEO & Founder of Heartcast Media, is a leading expert in the field of branded podcast production. Her agency specializes in creating top-notch branded content that helps businesses generate revenue and cultivate strategic relationships through the power of podcasting. With extensive experience and knowledge in the business of podcasting, podcast booking, and content creation, Molly frequently shares her insights as a speaker. Her belief that listening is the revolution is what has driven her success, and she currently resides in Costa Rica with her 3 dogs, nestled next to a volcano, where she manages her global business remotely. Pura vida!

Connect with Molly:
https://www.heartcastmedia.com/



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Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she's helped me!) Join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here!
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Want to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat.
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One of the things I'm personally passionate about is removing the stigma, confusion, and even shame many of us experience around the ages of 35-50.

Midlife crisis, midlife transition, and all the glories brought on by perimenopause – whatever you want to call it, this is real sh*t we go through.

In today's Thursday Thread episode, I give my take on unveiling midlife transformations for exactly what they are: normal.

This episode isn't just about navigating transitions; it's about normalizing and unshaming this experience we are all having in our 40s and 50s and  finding connection and community through our common experiences. So take this journey with me, feel the solidarity in our shared stories, and perhaps, pass this conversation along to someone who, like you, is seeking companionship on this midlife adventure.

As we always do on Thursdays, I close the episode with a meditative breathwork exercise that bridges the gap between us, even as we listen from different corners of the world. Join me in reflecting on the invisible threads that knit our lives together, emphasizing the magic in each present moment.

*This episode (and many upcoming episodes) reflects some audio grumbles from a time period when we were experiencing poor wifi connection in our area of Portland.


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Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she's helped me!) Join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here!
This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you!
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Want to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat.
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Is the midlife crisis a real thing? I've been curious about this for a while. 

I mean, there are times I'm actually pretty thrilled to be in my 40s. There are times I get a little freaked out about it. 

Stephanie McLaughlin is on the podcast this week to talk about that thing that happens to us around "midlife."

When she turned 40, Stephanie decided to have 40 drinks with 40 friends from her past. The project changed her life. 

In our episode, Stephanie shares how this started the '40 Drinks Project,' a movement that challenges the stigma around the midlife crisis narrative. Stephanie shares the unexpected wisdom she uncovered via the laughter and reminiscence she shared with long-lost friends.

One of the things Stephanie uncovered in this project is how her childhood memories were the secret ingredients to understanding her present self. She is now on a mission to wash away the "ick" around the idea of midlife, and to show people how it's actually a chance to turn back toward the things that brought you joy as a child.
Meet Stephanie McLaughlin:
Bringing a background in journalism to marketing, Stephanie McLaughlin merges creativity with clarity for clients of her marketing agency, Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications. Her superpower is uncovering a company’s “soul” and then developing stories about that soul that resonate with the audiences most responsible for the company’s success. She strives to help you Make Your Marketing Matter.
In 2022 Stephanie launched The Forty Drinks Podcast, a passion project based on a life changing experience she had around turning 40. Each week she has conversations with guests about transformation and reinvention that take place around that milestone birthday.
Connect with Stephanie:
Forty Drinks Podcast
Forty Drinks on Instagram
Forty Drinks on Facebook
Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications
Savoir Faire’s Small Business Partnership
Support the show
Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she's helped me!) Join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here!
This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you!
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Want to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat.
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Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Have you ever felt like your financial destiny is somehow entwined with the inner workings of your mind? 

Got money on your mind? 💸 🧠

In this episode, I dive into the impact your money stories could be having in your life.
A family history of financial stress can shape the way you approach wealth today, all the way down to the biological level. 

This discussion isn't just about recognizing these patterns; it's about shattering them at the level of your physical body to broaden your financial horizons and welcome a richer and more abundant life.

I get a little vulnerable and share my personal money story, and how it has impacted my financial abundance in very real ways. Ya'll, I've been actively healing my relationship with money for a while now. I've come a loooooong way. 

I end the episode by breaking down what I call the 'joybreaker' phenomenon and how it can stifle our experiences of abundance and self-worth. Through tales of my own adjustment to a surprising financial windfall, I showcase the techniques that expanded my window of tolerance for joy. 

I even gift you a FREE breathwork session at the end of the episode to help you expand your joybreaker.

Let me know what you think of this one, unicorn! I'd love to hear what strikes you. 🦄💸💸💸

ACTION FROM THIS EPISODE:

Expand Your Joy Breaker!
Next time you receive a compliment or when something exciting happens, pause and really let yourself feel it: receive it, enjoy it, appreciate it, offer gratitude for it.Support the show
Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she's helped me!) Join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here!
This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you!
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Want to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat.
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Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Does money cause you major stress?


Heck, it's tax time, which can feel overwhelming – especially to the entrepreneur. In fact, I just caught myself in a stress cycle about the taxes I owed because I was afraid i'd made TOO MUCH money.

Thank goodness for Kate Northrup, who has come on the podcast today to help us end this stress cycle and heal our personal relationship with money.

It's easy for us to think that simply earning more money will fix everything, but Kate shares why no amount of money can heal the fear and anxiety caused by a rocky relationship with money. As she says, "it's an inside job."

In this episode, Kate goes beyond the traditional "penny pinching" money advice many of us were raised with, and teaches us why this scarcity model is not helpful to most women.

We go deep into the real things holding many of us back from financial success –like how our thoughts and our nervous system impact the money we make, and how your emotional 'thermostat' regulates your capacity for prosperity.

This podcast episode may be for you if you:
🙈 Have ever avoided looking at your credit card statements or bank account
🙈 Tell yourself you're 'bad with numbers' to avoid money decisions
🙈 Sometimes find yourself chasing after money
🙈 Feel guilty about wanting more money
🙈 Are stressed about money but avoiding it at the same time

If you’re ready to release your financial fear and anxiety and experience safety and relaxation instead, join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop. 


This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you!

Kate's work has deeply impacted me and my life, which is why I am backing her upcoming workshop. I truly suggest you attend.  Sign up to Kate’s Wide Receiver workshop today.



Meet Kate Northrup
As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mother, Kate Northrup supports ambitious people to light up the world without burning themselves out. Kate teaches how to heal your relationship with money, time, and work. She’s the author of the bestsellers Money: A Love Story and Do Less, the creator of the
Support the show
Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she's helped me!) Join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here!
This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you!
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Want to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat.
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Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Have you ever caught yourself going through the motions, feeling disconnected from the vibrant life you once envisioned? Is there a magical dream life you know is possible for you, but it feels impossible to attain?

In this episode, I share the number one thing keeping you tethered to a life you don't love: not feeling.

On Tuesday, Matt Zemon joined the podcast to talk about the power of psychedelics and why people are suddenly talking so much about their healing powers, and why he believes they should be more accessible.

In the conversation with Matt, the main message he revealed is that the purpose of making these these substances available to people is to help them in safely peeling back the layers of numbness that keep us from connecting to our true selves. 

Coming back to your body, and reconnecting the mind and body, is essential to properly orchestrating the life you desire. It's your job to take your most empowered approach and become the conductor of your life – however you get there.

I'll also take you through a personal revelation sparked by an emotional exchange with my mom, showcasing the importance of feeling our emotions, even if they're painful, to cultivate a more compassionate existence.

This journey isn't just for the psychedelic-curious—it's for anyone seeking to live a life filled with mindfulness and authentic creation. Practices like meditation and breathwork will help you untether in the same way magic mushrooms will. 

At the end of this episode, I guide you through a gentle breathing exercise to deepen your connection with your body and the inherent magic of your being. So plug in, take a deep breath, and prepare to transform the way you engage with the world around you.
Support the show
Are you ready to welcome more money into your life? Recent podcast guest Kate Northrup is here to help you (like she's helped me!) Join Kate's upcoming Wide Receiver workshop here!
This is an affiliate link, which means I’ll earn a commission for any purchases you make through my link—at no extra cost to you!
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Want to work with me live, in person? I'll be on the island of St. Maarten for the Island Girl Awakening Retreat for a week of transformative fun, adventure, and healing. If you're ready to say a huge heck yes to living your best life, join me at jenliss.com/retreat.
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Support the pod:
Share an episode and tag Jen on IG @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! JenLiss.com | @untetheredjen
Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach