Want me to be your coach? Learn about my current coaching offerings HERE. Is everyone else getting their perfect happy ending, and you're stuck holding a bag of poop? Like, really. It stinks. It's so unfair. It's gross and messy. Are you staring at an unwanted future, like me? A broken heart. A sick family member. A broken relationship. A future you haven't planned for and never expected. Sometimes life hands us our worst-case scenario. And the next thing you know, you're living your own worst nightmare. So how do you survive this time, make it work for you and even thrive when navigating the worst outcome you never imagined? Well, you listen to this episode of course! What you'll learn in this episode: The life-altering mantra that helped me begin the process of accepting my unwanted future, and why it needs to be yours The 3-prong emotional torture cycle of your unwanted future, and how to break free The raw and real story of my own unwanted future God's mic-drop response to your very valid feeling that this is not fair 6 hacks to getting through your sad girl era, including my 2 favorite shows to binge to escape the pain The biblical definition of 'lament' and how to use it in your prayer life 3 ways to break free from the darkness of denial and step into the lightness of acceptance 4 journal prompts to learn and lighten, and move through this season with purpose Post mentioned in this episode: My Husband Left: Suffering & Surrender How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Want me to be your coach? Learn about my current coaching offerings HERE. Is everyone else getting their perfect happy ending, and you're stuck holding a bag of poop? Like, really. It stinks. It's so unfair. It's gross and messy. Are you staring at an unwanted future, like me? A broken heart. A sick family member. A broken relationship. A future you haven't planned for and never expected. Sometimes life hands us our worst-case scenario. And the next thing you know, you're living your own worst nightmare. So how do you survive this time, make it work for you and even thrive when navigating the worst outcome you never imagined? Well, you listen to this episode of course! What you'll learn in this episode: The life-altering mantra that helped me begin the process of accepting my unwanted future, and why it needs to be yours The 3-prong emotional torture cycle of your unwanted future, and how to break free The raw and real story of my own unwanted future God's mic-drop response to your very valid feeling that this is not fair 6 hacks to getting through your sad girl era, including my 2 favorite shows to binge to escape the pain The biblical definition of 'lament' and how to use it in your prayer life 3 ways to break free from the darkness of denial and step into the lightness of acceptance 4 journal prompts to learn and lighten, and move through this season with purpose Post mentioned in this episode: My Husband Left: Suffering & Surrender How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.  

Want me to be your coach? Learn about my current coaching offerings HERE.  If you're a woman in the world today, you know the cultural conversation well: 'Cover the grays, get rid of the wrinkles, 'preventative maintenance,' skinny jeans are out, don't get old.'  But really, when it comes to "preventative maintenance," what are you trying to prevent? In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing tools to help you age in a way that feels in alignment with your truest self. Disclaimer: no Botox shaming here! What you'll learn in this episode: 4 journal prompts for you to explore what aging gracefully means to you The 3 reasons women are terrified of aging A few things to think about if you do things for "preventative maintenance" The most powerful female prototype in our cultural today 2 things "aging gracefully" means to me 7 aging examples from my own life I'm deciding to accept Post mentioned in this episode: You're 40, Not Dead Journaling 101 That Woman I Want To Be   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Want me to be your coach? Learn about my current coaching offerings HERE.  If you're someone who's thought about taking a break from drinking, but stop yourself short every time because you can't guarantee your success, I'm so glad you're here. For some reason, we've been made to believe that we have only 2 options -- sober or alcoholic. But that's a lie. There's room to grow and evolve in the gray area. You don't have to pick the drinking you're doing now or nothing at all. Don't get me wrong: I do believe being completely sober is the best way. Hands down. But you're not a robot, and neither am I. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm peeling back the labels in the sober world and reminding you that there is room for everyone in the alcohol-free space.  What you'll learn in this episode: The brain science that applauds going alcohol-free for even one day Why tiny, consistent changes are enough to get you there My recommended timeline for going alcohol-free How much heavy drinkers spend on alcohol in their lifetime The slippery slope of immediately subbing another buzz for alcohol Post mentioned in this episode: The 1-Minute Mindset That Helped Me Stop Drinking 6 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Stopped Drinking  How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It I Drank Again Your Drinking Isn't Good Or Bad You Drink Because You Have No Outlet Being Social Without Alcohol 101 I Drove Drunk With My Kids: Forgiving Yourself For Huge Mistakes Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Want me to be your coach? Learn about my current coaching offerings HERE.  Have you ever Googled "am I an alcoholic?"  Me too. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing the subtle benchmarks I've uncovered to help you know you're truly done. What you'll learn in this episode: The 6 subtle signs you're done drinking How many drinks make you an "excessive drinker" The facts behind your 20-minute buzz How much you'll spend on heavy drinking in your lifetime How "hustle" and "pushing through" are hurting you Cognitive dissonance + why it brought you here Why your husband + friends are bad accountability partners The science behind why nothing's fun without alcohol Post mentioned in this episode: The 1-Minute Mindset That Helped Me Stop Drinking 6 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Stopped Drinking How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It You Don't Need Alcohol To Parent Your Drinking Isn't Good Or Bad You Drink Because You Have No Outlet Being Social Without Alcohol 101 I Drove Drunk With My Kids: Forgiving Yourself For Huge Mistakes   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.  

Want Janie to be your coach? Learn about current coaching offerings HERE.  It sounds self-centered, and maybe it is. Do you ever miss the validation and recognition that came with your job outside the home? In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, we're peeling back the layers on how motherhood can feel invisible. What you'll learn in this episode: How your enneagram plays into your motherhood Linear vs. circular tasks The invisible load of the default parent The root cause of your "kangaroo belly" Post mentioned in this episode: Here's Why Having Young Kids Is So Hard (linear vs. circular tasks) This Is What My House Looks Like When I Do Nothing All Day Dear Depressed Moms, You're Not Alone Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.  

Want me to be your coach? Learn about my current coaching offerings HERE.  I stopped drinking about 3 years ago, and it's not just about not drinking alcohol. It's about taking a break. And changing how you think about your drinking. Before, drinking was my treat at the end of the day. I used to call it my "moment for me." But what's a treat about it? The 2am heart racing, the sour stomach, the cotton mouth, the gut-dropping dread of scrolling your texts from last night, the shame at breaking another promise to yourself? When you put it that way, it's really not a treat at all. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm deconstructing your love of alcohol and sharing the game-changing 1-minute mindset shift that helped me finally stop drinking for good. What you'll learn in this episode: The secret I wish I knew before I stopped drinking "Sober," "alcoholic" and the other option What's behind the Victory Sips ritual Why the "treat at the end of the day" story doesn't hold up Post mentioned in this episode: 6 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Stopped Drinking How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It You Don't Need Alcohol To Parent Your Drinking Isn't Good Or Bad You Drink Because You Have No Outlet Being Social Without Alcohol 101 I Drove Drunk With My Kids: Forgiving Yourself For Huge Mistakes   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.      

If you know, you know. Living away from family is just one of those things. My husband and I have lived in a different state from family for 20 years now. And while we love where we live, sometimes we wonder what it'd be like if we were closer to our network of familiar people who've known us since before we could talk.  In this week's brand-new episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm diving into what it feels like to live away from family -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- and the watershed truth that helped us finally decide this was the best choice for us.  Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private joy coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Journaling isn't just that pink diary you bought at the book fair in 5th grade. Journaling is for big girls too. For me, journaling has been a transformational life tool that has helped me survive the biggest storms of my life, and find gratitude and purpose on the "regular" days. It has become a daily practice that has provided direction and comfort on every day and in every page. Whether you've never journaled before or you want some tips to up-level your journaling practice, this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast is for you. What you'll learn in this episode: The 1 rule of journaling How to overcome your 3 biggest objections to journaling The 4 biggest gifts journaling will bring to your life Your 5-part checklist of what to bring to journaling 10 journal prompts to get writing if you're stuck on where to start Details on my personal practice + excerpts from my journal Post mentioned in this episode: How + Why I Get Up At 4am: Creating Margins In Your Motherhood 6 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Stopped Drinking How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It You Don't Need Alcohol To Parent Stop Waiting For Everything To Align: Just Get Started Civana Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, Arizona Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.      

"In my son's eyes was confirmation that my best just wasn't good enough." 💔   Have you ever had a morning that broke you? Where you had nothing left to give and it still wasn't enough? That made you question everything about yourself?   In this week's brand-new episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing about the morning that broke me, how the words of a stranger turned everything around and the 4 things you can tell yourself when you are in the same low spot.     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.