In today’s episode, Jessica interviews Saral Burdette - an interfaith spiritual counselor, life coach and celebrant. At the age of 5, Saral stopped believing in God, but at 23, she had a mystical experience that changed the trajectory of her life, leading her to leave everything behind and pursue a life as a committed religious. Following this path, she studied with clergy from a variety of faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism to name a few, developing a deep reverence for these traditions and a profound connection to God. Using this background, Saral works as a spiritual counselor and celebrant, hosting retreats at her home in Ojai, CA. Saral officiated Jessica’s wedding in 2017, and since then, she has helped Jessica and her husband navigate different challenges as a couple and individually. During the episode, they discuss: The similarities and differences of the numerous faiths Saral has studied How faith, regardless of tradition, is about awakening to love How your life purpose lies at the intersection of joy and the greatest need in the world How dreams can evolve and that it’s okay to make adjustments when a dream no longer feels aligned With expertise in helping people resolve childhood trauma, move through hardship and find greater meaning in their lives, Saral shares advice on: How to break karmic cycles through “rigorous noticing” Somatic practices to recalibrate your nervous system How to find the gifts within the hardships you face The importance of connecting with others in the real world Did you enjoy this conversation? Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or Spotify, and don't forget to "Follow" the show, so that you never miss an episode. Thank you! – Connect with Saral Burdette: Website: https://www.saralburdette.com/  Email: [email protected]   – Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host): Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me  Email: [email protected] 

Today’s episode is the first in a series called “Musings.” Less formal than other solo episodes, this format is a way for Jessica to share what’s on her mind right now. Think of it as a casual conversation with your best friend, where you’re bouncing ideas off each other, talking through current challenges and working things out in real time.  In this edition of Musings, Jessica discusses the importance of boundaries. She discusses three types of boundaries that are essential to set: Boundaries between work and family life Boundaries between your own beliefs and expectations coming from others Boundaries between your vision and feedback you receive from others During the conversation, she explores: What her non-negotiables are when it comes to being a mom and what she will absolutely not miss at the expense of her work How she needs to get creative when it comes to defining her work schedule so that her priorities as mom and entrepreneur feel aligned and meet her needs How comparison culture can affect our thinking and why we need to tune out what others are doing and focus on what’s right for us How to stay grounded in our own beliefs when we’re being bombarded with expectations from others How to filter input and feedback we receive from others in order to stay true to our own vision  As she grapples with these questions, she shares the things that have helped her gain clarity on her own priorities and vision, so that you can put these practices into place in your life as well.  Do you have any tips that have helped you get clear on the boundaries you need to set? How has setting boundaries in your life helped you? I would love to hear! Share them with me on Instagram by posting a story and tagging me or DM me @_howimetmyself! –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me Email: [email protected]

Did you know that you have a team of spirit guides looking out for you, supporting you, and nudging you onto the right path? In today’s episode, Jessica interviews Spiritual Medium & Intuitive Coach, Jessica Rachel to shed some light on the spiritual world. During the episode, they discuss: What spirit guides are and the purpose they serve in our lives  The evolution of a soul, past lives and how we are all spiritual beings having a human experience The idea of remembrance and the process of becoming our higher selves  The importance of listening to your body for signals about whether you are acting in alignment  How anyone can hone their ability to connect with their spirit guides In the second part of the episode (1:04:14), Jessica Rachel channels host Jessica’s spirit guides LIVE, sharing some important messages for both Jessica and her listeners.  Whether you’re a skeptic, curious or someone who wants to learn how to channel yourself, you will find this episode so fascinating. PLUS Jessica has a special offer for How I Met Myself podcast listeners.  When you book a session with Jessica, enter code HOWIMETMYSELF for 15% off your first session When you enroll in Jessica’s Intuitive Power Masterclass, enter code HOWIMETMYSELF1 for $300 off What do you think of the podcast? Please rate and review it on Apple or Spotify, and don't forget to "Follow" the show, so that you never miss an episode. Thank you! – Connect with Jessica Rachel (Guest): Instagram: @iamjessicarachel Website: https://www.jessicarachel.co/  Email: [email protected]  – Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host): Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me  Email: [email protected]

In ancient times, a warrior’s best chance at survival was a strong and healthy nervous system. Why? Because their brains, bellies, and bodies needed to work flawlessly in order to fulfill their role of protecting society from threats to peace. To do this, they relied heavily on self-care practices that strengthened their nervous systems and set them up to effectively process and digest physical and emotional threats.  Rooted in the tradition of ancient warriors in India, Marma and Ayurveda have been passed down through lineages for thousands of years and continue to be practiced today because of the profound impact they have on the health of our nervous systems, digestion and ultimately our longevity.  In today’s episode, Jessica interviews Katie Grossman, an Ayurveda and Marma specialist, about her own chronic health issues and how they led her to pursue a career in the healing arts. In the interview, they discuss: Ayurveda as the science of longevity How the ancient warrior tradition of Marma is applied in the modern world to help people transmute pain into power Self-care practices to support nervous system regulation and digestion The importance of understanding and connecting to your own ancestral lineage, including family recipes, remedies, traditions and stories How detoxifying the nervous system helps us to come back to the truth of who we are Katie also shares several practices that you can do at home to support digestion and nervous system regulation, including: Self-directed Marma on the Solarplexus pressure point  Self-directed Marma on the Spleen pressure point Belly massage See the ‘Resources’ section below for links to how-to guides for each of these practices. Are you enjoying this podcast? Please give it a “Follow,” and don’t forget to rate and review it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you! – Resources: Map of Pressure Points (Solar Plexus & Spleen) Belly Massage How-To Video – Connect with Katie Grossman (Guest): Instagram: @thealchemicalpath Website: https://www.thealchemicalpath.com  Email: [email protected] – Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host): Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me Email: [email protected]

Jessica’s guest, Shana Rehwald, says that it’s her life motto “to be the me-est me. And that means showing up as the most comfortable, most authentic version of me in every situation and giving you the space to show up that way too.” She’s been living her life this way for as long as she can remember, but it wasn’t until she found herself recently divorced,  jobless and wrestling with what she wanted to do next during the pandemic that she realized this motto was also her life’s purpose. In today’s episode, Shana shares how she hit the reset button on life, using journaling as a tool to help her manifest and transform nearly every aspect of her life. Combining the power of journaling with her life motto, she created the Me-est Me Journal - a guided workbook filled with self-discovery journal prompts and exercises to help people reconnect with themselves. With her unique mindset and experience, Shana shares advice on: How to use journaling to overcome imposter syndrome How to manifest your wildest dreams with a journaling practice How simple exercises can transform your outlook and lead you to action Why taking that first step toward your dream is the hardest but most important part of the journey How to stay true to your vision when embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor Shana’s mindset is contagious, and you will leave feeling energized to live your life in the most authentic way possible. And whether you already have a journaling practice or want to give it a try, you will hear Shana’s favorite prompts that can bring meaningful change to your life. Are you enjoying this podcast? Please give it a “Follow,” and don’t forget to rate and review it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you! Sweepstakes: Would you like your very own Me-est Me Journal? Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the Me-est Me Journal by following these steps: 1) Follow @_howimetmyself and @me.est.me on Instagram 2) Take a screenshot of this episode playing on your phone and share it in an Instagram story 3) Tag @_howimetmyself and @me.est.me in the story on Instagram All entries must be posted by 11:59pm PT on May 23rd, 2023. Two winners will be selected in a random drawing. Winners will be notified by DM on Instagram within 72 hours after the entry period ends. See the Official Rules at www.sweeptstakes.howimetmyself.me.  — Resources: Start With Why, by Simon Sinek — Connect with Shana Rehwald (Guest): Instagram: @me.est.me or @shanarehwald Website: Meestme.com  — Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me Email: [email protected]

In today’s episode, Jessica opens up about her watershed moment that led her to find her purpose - what triggered it, the big epiphanies she had, how she emerged from this intense period and began turning the revelations into action. She reveals the big dream she has had for more than 10 years and how she finally found the confidence to start going after it.  Jessica also talks about the miscarriages she had, how she made peace with these deeply painful losses, and the lessons she learned from them. (Note: If pregnancy loss is a sensitive topic and you prefer to skip this part, listen until 7:55 and then skip ahead to 11:33.) Jessica also discusses: Her experience channeling her higher self Spirit guides and how she found healing through the messages from her guides The importance of claiming her voice and speaking her truth Her shift to acting in service others This episode gives you a blueprint for how to think about your own purpose and includes tips such as: How to cultivate connection with your higher self How to surrender and why hitting rock bottom is often the portal to your purpose How to take small steps toward your loftiest dreams even when they seem out of reach How to look for the thruline in your life and use it to inform your purpose How to process channeled messages and emerge from a period of deep introspection What are your dreams? Even if they seem out of reach, what actions can you take today that serve those dreams and help you move closer to them? I want to know! Share them with me on Instagram by posting a story and tagging me or DM me @_howimetmyself! – Resources: Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You’re Meant to Have, by Walter Makichen Villa Feltrinelli in Lake Garda, Italy The Point in the Adirondacks, New York Huka Lodge in New Zealand –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me Email: [email protected]

Learning to sit with yourself takes practice. If you experience depression or anxiety, it can feel impossible. Today’s guest, Chrissy MJ Anderson, went from crippling depression to a vibrant beam of light after finding healing through meditation. Chrissy joins Jessica to talk about her personal struggle with depression and how meditation helped her heal. Not only did her meditation practice help her rewire her brain but she also unexpectedly found a community at the studio that completely transformed her life, leading her to become a meditation teacher herself and also get certified in Yoga-Nidra and Reiki.  In this emotional conversation, Chrissy and Jessica discuss:  Chrissy’s two-year long battle with depression and how meditation led her to sobriety and dramatically improved mental health How her mental health struggles ultimately led her to her purpose How to use meditation as a technique to push through anxiety How practices like meditation give us the opportunity to hear the messages that are coming from deep within us The use of crystals to amplify the effects of meditation The importance of community and how connecting with total strangers can save your life The power of group healing Whether you formerly or currently are struggling with mental health or are close to someone who is, you will find this conversation very relatable and inspiring. Chrissy’s vulnerability makes this episode one that serves as a reminder that we all have the power to heal and that we are all healing. It’s a lifelong journey that ebbs and flows, but new opportunities to continue our healing are always available. Are you enjoying this podcast? Please give it a “Follow,” and don’t forget to rate and review it on Apple or Spotify. It is much appreciated! Important note: If you or someone you know is in a crisis, help is available 24/7. Dial 988 and speak with someone today.  – Resources: Jack Kornfield: https://jackkornfield.com/  – Connect with Chrissy MJ Anderson (Guest): Instagram: @chrissymjanderson  Website: https://www.chrissymjanderson.com/  – Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host): Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me  Email: [email protected]

Do you believe feeling good in your body and your mind is table stakes for creating the life you’re meant to live? In today’s episode, Jessica brings Jessica Turney, a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and mom of two, onto the show to talk healthy living and mindfulness. Turney shares what she refers to as her “health awakening” that led her to leave behind a flourishing career in tech (working most recently at LinkedIn) and become a health coach. Through her holistic and balanced approach, she helps clients improve their health in various ways: from overcoming sugar cravings, improving gut health and digestive issues, and improving sleep, to boosting mood and energy, improving skin health, balancing hormones, eliminating brain-fog, and more. In this episode, she provides tangible advice on: Improving gut health to reduce inflammation, increase clarity of mind and boost your mood Managing stress and anxiety through mindfulness and movement Sleep hygiene Mitigating environmental toxin exposure Incorporating these healthy eating and lifestyle habits into the lives of your children They also talk about: Turney’s 3-pillar holistic philosophy on health How we need to be thinking about health through a much broader lens that includes all aspects of life such as spirituality, relationships, social life and more Turney’s decision to leave her corporate job and lean into her passion for health and helping others How optimizing her own health led her to her purpose Overcoming imposter syndrome Learning to balance entrepreneurship and motherhood without a blueprint The importance of getting morning sunlight and reducing artificial light at night You will leave this conversation with a powerful toolkit to supercharge your health and overall wellbeing. Are you enjoying this podcast? Please give it a “Follow,” and don’t forget to rate and review it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you! – Resources: Supernatural Home by Beth Greer Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health by Jo Robinson Environmental Working Group (EWG) App Circle of Life exercise – Connect with Jessica Turney, Certified Health Coach (Guest): Instagram: @kaleifornian_ Health Coaching: https://jessicaturney.com/ Blog: https://kaleifornian.com/ Email: [email protected] Interested in working with Jessica 1:1? Sign up for a free 15 minute consultation here. – Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host): Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me  Email: [email protected]

In today’s episode, Jessica shares how she learned to tune into her intuition and in doing so, she was able to let go of her limiting beliefs and move to action. Once she released her fears and practiced listening to her intuition, she was able to begin taking steps toward building the life she really wanted - and to creating this podcast! Jessica walks you through FIVE ways to sharpen your intuition, so that you, too, can access the inner wisdom that will lead you to purpose: The First Thing That Comes To Mind exercise Five-Minute Journaling Practice (no, it’s not a gimmick) Meditation Psychic Readings Signs & Synchronicities Do you have any practices that help you tune into your intuition? Share them with me on Instagram by posting a story & tagging me. Or DM me @_howimetmyself! – Resources: The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne The Mindry (meditation & yoga studio in Malibu, CA.)  Insight Timer (meditation app) – Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me/ Email: [email protected]

Have you discovered your true purpose in life? Are you embodying that purpose, or do you feel that something is missing?Host Jessica shares the journey she has been on to uncover her purpose in life - from quitting her corporate job to spending the past 5 years exploring, healing, failing and rebuilding. Jessica gets vulnerable about trauma she’s experienced, the loss of identity she felt after leaving her job, her insecurities and fears, and how she ultimately tapped into her intuition to identify her soul’s purpose. Still in the nascent stages of her awakening, Jessica explains that she will be live-reporting as she continues on the journey to create a life around her newfound purpose, sharing the lessons she's learning along the way. In addition to telling her personal story, Jessica gives a preview of what’s to come on the podcast:  Interviews with healers, spiritual teachers and people with inspiring stories about finding purpose Tangible advice on practices that can help us shift our mindset, clear old beliefs, raise our vibration, sharpen our intuition and deepen self-understanding Deep dive into different healing modalities, including astrology, energy healing, meditation, and other ancient practices Demystify esoterism and explore ways to apply ancient wisdom to our modern lives  If you feel inspired by real, vulnerable conversations and want to deepen your connection with yourself in order to create a life of purpose, then be sure to hit “Follow” on this podcast. –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself Website: https://howimetmyself.me Email: [email protected]