032 – S1 E31 – How might we lead children towards developing a strong internal sense of self worth?

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation.  In this episode, I speak with Jenna—a writer, world traveler, mom, and former mayor—about the lasting impacts of imposter’s syndrome, perfectionism, and the difficulty of divorcing our self worth from the value we provide for others. We talk about our childhood challenges, the people who believed in us when we didn’t, and the poignant lessons we learned about ourselves by being honest with our therapists.  Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed/ — A Korean adoptee, Jenna grew up in Pennsylvania and fell in love with small towns during her time as a student and young professional in central PA. After several years serving as a student affairs administrator in higher education, Jenna was elected as Mayor of her small town in 2017. After an unexpected journey into her origin story and reconnecting with her birth family, Jenna and her family moved to South Korea in July 2023. "Mayor" Jenna now spends her time writing and exploring.  https://www.instagram.com/mayor.jenna.explores Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian/ — References: 1. Running on Empty by Jonice Webb, PhD (book) 2. Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges and Polyvagal Ladder by Deb Dana (mental health regulation frameworks)