What I Meant to Say

Wendy Jones
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I’m your host Wendy Jones, Founder of Be Better Media, mom of four, storyteller, and lifelong athlete passionate about human connection. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to the next generation is our own self-awareness. The goal of this podcast is to connect us through the visions, stories, and life lessons of people rising in sports, business & life and uncover the optimism that is sometimes front and center, and other times under the surface. Throughout my journey, I have experienced many ‘What I Meant to Say’ moments, but since life doesn’t give us do-overs, I’ve created a space to reflect and tell our stories again, with a little more grace for ourselves and the hope that we can help others, and all get a little better for having listened.

  1. From Peril to Purpose | Hakeem McFarlane’s Redemption Story & the Power of Choosing Yourself

    JUL 17

    From Peril to Purpose | Hakeem McFarlane’s Redemption Story & the Power of Choosing Yourself

    🎧 In this episode, we cover: * Athlete redemption stories that inspire * Mental health, mindset, and personal growth insights * The truth about prison, purpose, and rising again * The mission behind the 'Choose Yourself Community'   🔗 Connect with Hakeem Bourne McFarlane: 🌐 Website: https://chooseyourself.info 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdreamhakeem/ ▶️ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChooseYourselfChannel 🌴 Upcoming Costa Rica Retreat (Oct 2025): https://trovatrip.com/trip//central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-alysia-hakeem-oct-2025 ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations that spark healing, truth, and transformation. #HakeemMcFarlane #ChooseYourself #RedemptionStory #AthleteMindset #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #GenerationalHealing #WhatIMeantToSay #MotivationalPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness

    38 min
  2. From Fear to Flow: Dr. Eva Selhub on Conscious Healing, Nervous System Intelligence, and the Future of Medicine

    JUN 11

    From Fear to Flow: Dr. Eva Selhub on Conscious Healing, Nervous System Intelligence, and the Future of Medicine

    Key Points & Memorable Quotes -  “Am I living my life in fear of dying or am I living my life because I want to live?” 4:49 “The goal is to change our culture and how we view ourselves, how we view life, how we view our reality, essentially consciousness.” 8:46 “You feel it.  The consciousness of the planet is rising.” - Wendy @ 9:03 “There needs to be a way for us to have some type of signaling system to know when to adapt and when to rest.” 11:02 “The first thing is changing the narrative of not looking outside of ourselves at all.” 19:57 “Could is compassion.  Should is shame.”  30:48 “That’s why mindfulness is so key, non-judgemental, observation, moment to moment awareness with love, compassion, and appreciation.” 38:44 “The key to longevity, resilience is curiosity, love, being present, joy, and creativity.” 41:47 “Doctors are doing the best they can given what they know.  They just don’t know.” 46:47 “Given what is, what am I to do?” 49:09  Guest Bio -  Show Notes -  0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Dr. Eva Selhub 0:23 - My First Book ‘Love Response’ & Exposure to HIV 5:09 - Volunteering at the Mind Body Medical Institute at Harvard 9:47 - How Does the Nervous System Intersect with Spirituality? 14:58 - Self-Awareness & Nervous System Safety 22:23 - Youth Mentorship & Media Influence on Mental Health  25:14 - Building Discernment,  Trusting Your Intuition and Changing Your Language 31:47 - The Process of Self-Inquiry 34:17 - How to Use Mindfulness to Calm A Traumatized Chaotic Brain 42:45 - Mind Body Connection in Athletics 46:04 - The Biggest Issue in Medicine is Divisiveness 49:55 - How to Connect with Dr. Eva  Links & Where to Find Eva -  www.drselhub.com

    51 min
  3. Scalar Light: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Energy Waves with Tom Paladino

    08/14/2024

    Scalar Light: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Energy Waves with Tom Paladino

    Key Points & Memorable Quotes -  “It is the primal force.  Scalar energy, scalar light is the light of the sun, the light of the stars.” 1:36 “Some people just can't grasp that there’s something beyond and above that physical domain.” 5:08 “The light influences the chemical level.” - Wendy @ 10:37 “I have God on my side, and that’s all I need.” 15:25 “This is a new branch of science where we work with information, intelligence.” 23:17 “We create our environment.  The way we think, the way we feel, that’s what we create, and ultimately in life you’re going to inherit that” 25:48 “If people sign up for the 15-day session, everyday you’ll have your chakras balanced, you’ll have, if you will, microbe eradication, and vitamin antioxidant nutrient program.” 35:30 “Trust in God, trust in yourself.” 38:10 Guest Bio - Tom Paladino is a Scalar Light Researcher & humanitarian with over 50 years experience in Scalar Light research and development. Tom has developed Scalar Light instruments capable of administering beneficial Scalar Light intelligence to photographs of people, animals, plants and objects. In so doing, people express an improvement in their general well-being. Scalar Light is the fundamental life force that originates from the Sun and stars that brings order and harmony to the universe. Tom theorized that all energy in the universe initiates as Scalar light and that the Sun and the stars are the points of origin, or “the storehouses,” for Scalar Light.  Divine Intelligence, chi, prana, OM, plasma energy, life force, the Creative Strength and zero-point energy are synonymous terms for Scalar Light. Scalar Light is instructive energy, as the entire universe is instructed by this Divine Light. Subsequently, all spiritual, cognitive, emotional and physical action in the universe is initiated and maintained by Scalar Light instructions. Scalar Light is a new and emerging branch of physics. The acceptance of Scalar Light will benefit humanity and improve the social order on a global scale. Show Notes -  0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Tom Paladino 1:27 - What is Scalar Energy & How Does it Heal? 5:30 - Divine Intelligence 9:23 - How Can Scalar Energy Improve Mental Health? 11:53 - The Work of Nikola Tesla 15:15 - Maintaining A Resilient Mindset Against the Odds 16:15 - How Are People Coming to You and Being Changed? 24:55 - A Discussion on the Subconscious   26:48 - Why Isn’t This Information More Widely Known? 33:55 - How Do People Find You? 37:48 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self 39:29 - Thank You & Closing Links & Where to Find Tom -  Website - https://www.scalarlight.com/ Free 15 Day Scalar Light Trial - https://www.scalarlight.com/free-trials YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TomPaladinoScalar Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/experiencescalar/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scalarlight/ PCR Test Results

    40 min
  4. Commencement. Closing a Chapter with Spencer Wickens

    07/03/2024

    Commencement. Closing a Chapter with Spencer Wickens

    Episode Summary: What a gift to be able to bookend the joy of taking in boys and men’s volleyball through Luke’s career with Pace Bootlegger Volleyball Club and Pepperdine Alum and Stanford Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach Spencer Wickens, one of the great up and coming coaches in the Collegiate game. Grateful to capture his joy of coaching and wisdom on how to rise through the challenges of when your game isn’t going exactly how you planned. If you are an up and coming player, you won’t want to miss his insight about becoming a leader on and off the court.  Key Points & Memorable Quotes -  “Be ready to jump on any opportunity you can to help out or impact your team in a positive way.” 4:07 “Team leadership is such a component to winning.” -Wendy @ 6:25 “If you’re a parent out there, the ability to really read your kid’s desire and let them lead that charge, rather than having it be a goal that you have.” -Wendy @ 19:50 “What does the athlete want out of their journey, and how can you support that?” -Wendy @ 20:55 “You have to try to find a way to remove yourself from the issue.” 23:33 “Persistency gets people a lot of places.” 24:38 “Don’t let the experiences of others shape the way you make your own decisions.” 33:40 “Understanding that failure is an opportunity for growth and learning.” 34:59 Guest Bio - Al Roderigues Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach  USA Volleyball National Training Development Program (NTDP) Coach  Graduate Assistant - University of Nebraska Lincoln  Student Athlete - Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Rochester Pacebootlegger Volleyball Club - McQuaid Jesuit High School  Show Notes -  0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Spencer Wickens 1:14 - The Joy of Coaching 3:42 - Libero to Outside Hitter at Pepperdine 6:30 - Building Team Leadership in the New NIL Driven Era 12:57 - Do You See A Regional Difference in Athletes? 16:16 - Pain Point Between Parents & Coaches 23:02 - Advice to Players Struggling with Playing Time 26:43 - Balancing Competition with Authenticity 33:06 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self 36:14 - What Are Your Coaching Goals? 37:34 - Thank You & Closing Links & Where to Find Spencer -  IG - @swickens7

    40 min
  5. How to Befriend Your Nervous System with Emily Hightower

    05/15/2024

    How to Befriend Your Nervous System with Emily Hightower

    For more inspired edutainment, visit: www.bebettermedia.tv Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes  “So much of that relates with my mom is because I had watched her grow with me as I was growing up doing everything.  I didn’t know there were options of asking for help, you know, asking other people to, it just didn’t occur to me because I had never seen that.  My mom was like, ‘you figure it out, you do it yourself, whatever you need to do, you figure out how to do it.’” 6:17 Guest Bio Dr. Natacha Nelson is known for her work as a Life Doctor; Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur & creator of The Untamed Heart System and events. Her journey into entrepreneurship began at the young age of 16 and she has been building businesses ever since. A 22 year South Bay resident, Dr. Natacha has been a consistent leader delivering Health and Wellness services to all ages in the community. She has a long list of client success stories ranging from Corporate Executives, Professional Athletes, Medical Professionals, coaches to stay-at-mom homes. She has defied all the odds both personally and professionally and has mastered the ability to turn adversities into advantages. She has coached Businessmen & women nationwide. Show Notes   0:00 - What I Meant to Say Podcast Intro 0:18 - Introducing Natacha Nelson 0:43 - Introducing Natacha Nelson Connection 2:29 - Journaling and Inspiration for the Book   Links & Where to Find Natacha Book - Finding Courage to Let You Out by Natacha Nelson Website - www.theuntamedheart.com Facebook - @NatachaNelson IG - @natacha_lifedoctor

    44 min
  6. How to Connect Instead of Control with Marcus Aurelius Higgs

    05/01/2024

    How to Connect Instead of Control with Marcus Aurelius Higgs

    Show Notes -  0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Marcus Aurelius Higgs 1:10 - The Love for Conversation 2:26 - Is There An Anti-Resilience Message Out There to Kids? 6:56 - Journey from English Teacher to Preteen Presence Coach 12:02 - The Road to Independence and Interdependence  16:32 - Kids Need A Community of Parents 22:06 - ‘SHOW UP’ Framework 35:30 - The Relationship Between Consequences and Parenting 39:08 - How to Create Calm in Parenting 48:15 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self 50:03 - Thank You & Closing Links & Where to Find Marcus -  www.marcushiggs.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcushiggs/

    51 min
  7. An Athlete’s Guide to Thriving - Mind, Body & Spirit with Audrey Baldwin

    04/10/2024

    An Athlete’s Guide to Thriving - Mind, Body & Spirit with Audrey Baldwin

    For more inspired edutainment, visit: www.bebettermedia.tv Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes  “I just wanted to keep playing and get better for me.” 12:46 “It’s more than a game, it’s beyond the game and what you’re learning in sport applies to everything in your life.” 16:51 “How you do one thing is how you do everything.” 17:04 “Sports exposes who you are and allows you the chance to change it.” 21:00 “I think to get to an elite status you have to have this sort of obsession with it.” 33:22 “What is success for you?” 39:54 Guest Bio   Audrey Baldwin is a recently retired professional goalkeeper, with 10 years of experience, in 9 different countries. Besides her playing career, she has a bachelors in Kinesiology and Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She is currently using her experience and education to mentor youth athletes of all ages and sports in mental skills and mental performance. It is her goal to spread proper education at the correct time.   Show Notes   0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Audrey Baldwin 1:00 - Soccer Background 4:52 - Climbing that Ladder 7:06 - A Conversation on Perfection & Pressure 12:46 - Intrinsic Motivation 15:50 - How to Manage Stress in Sports & Life 22:22 - A Go with the Flow & Hormone Cycle Discussion for Athletes 32:52 - Feeling Over Thinking Using A Mindfulness Practice 39:13 - A Story with Advice for Younger Girls on Perfectionism 43:57 - The Injury Reserve: A Group for Injured Athletes 53:17 - How Do Athletes Find You? 55:27 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self 56:08 - Thank You & Closing Links & Where to Find Audrey  Website: www.beyond-the-game.net IG - @audball_00 & @quamludum  The Power of Injury Journal

    56 min
  8. How to Understand Emotions Better for Parenting with Purpose with Dr. Mala

    03/13/2024

    How to Understand Emotions Better for Parenting with Purpose with Dr. Mala

    Key Points & Memorable Quotes -  “How much can we teach them and how much do they have to learn through experience?” - Wendy @ 0:48 “None of this journey we’re on is linear.” 3:25 “When we feel good, are we recognizing what we are doing to feel good? 7:39 “You are going to feel every feeling and that’s a good thing because that means you are alive.” 13:04 “Your intuition, arguably, builds off of experience that you’ve had both good and bad.” 21:10 “You will be more ‘perfect’ if you let yourself breathe.”  26:02 “I’m going to stop wearing my shoulders as earrings.” 26:48 “Everybody is recovering from something.” 50:05 “We are all allowed to be. We’re all allowed to feel.” 51:48 “In those differences, we can still enhance each other.” 53:24 Guest Bio - Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri (Dr. Mala) is an expert in TBI, PTSD, Military Psychology, Marriage & Family Psychology, Rehabilitative Therapy, Integrative & Collaborative Program Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and more. She has helped individuals of diverse age ranges and backgrounds, including the military, executives and business professionals, political figures, rural communities, native populations, LGBTQ+ populations, athletes, and couples and families. She is also a motivational speaker and presenter. Show Notes -  0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Dr. Mala 0:55 - How Did You Get into Psychology? 6:32 - Understanding the Integration of Physical & Mental Health 12:29 - How to Help Your Kids Navigate Human Feelings 15:37 - How to Parent from a Grounded & Calm Place 19:53 - What’s the Difference Between Intuition & Anxiety? 22:24 - Learning to Have the Tough Conversations with Your Kids 25:05 - A Discussion on Perfectionism 33:24 - Teaching Kids About the Collective Nervous System 38:10 - Advice to Empaths & HSPs for Setting Boundaries 40:51 - Bridging the Gap Between Mental & Physical Wellness 45:59 - Taking the First Step Towards Healing 50:48 - The Meaning of ‘Kindness is Inclusive’ 53:56 - Where Can People Find You? 54:22 - Thank You & Closing Links & Where to Find Dr. Mala -  www.drmala.net Social Media Handles - @TheOfficialDrMala

    55 min
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I’m your host Wendy Jones, Founder of Be Better Media, mom of four, storyteller, and lifelong athlete passionate about human connection. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to the next generation is our own self-awareness. The goal of this podcast is to connect us through the visions, stories, and life lessons of people rising in sports, business & life and uncover the optimism that is sometimes front and center, and other times under the surface. Throughout my journey, I have experienced many ‘What I Meant to Say’ moments, but since life doesn’t give us do-overs, I’ve created a space to reflect and tell our stories again, with a little more grace for ourselves and the hope that we can help others, and all get a little better for having listened.

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  • Creator
    Wendy Jones
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023 Be Better Media
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