Ep. 138: “Leaving the System, Finding the Self: A Journey of Faith, Freedom & Fierceness” (feat. Jen Kalawur) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 1H 14M

Ep. 138: “Leaving the System, Finding the Self: A Journey of Faith, Freedom & Fierceness” (feat. Jen Kalawur)

from Highly Optimized · host Ryan Sprague

Send us Fan MailSome people are born into systems that try to tell them who to be. What to believe. How to behave. And for many, those voices become so loud, they drown out the whispers of the soul.But for today’s guest, those whispers never stopped.She grew up in a world of strict rules, religious dogma, and a strained relationship with God—where anything outside the approved mold was viewed as dangerous. Rebellious. Wrong.But everything began to shift when she entered public school—and to her surprise, the very people she’d been warned about… the smokers, the misfits, the wild thinkers… were the ones who felt most like home.From that moment forward, she followed her heart—not the script.Yoga. Astrology. Energy work. Depth. Truth.And eventually, the leap: leaving behind a steady corporate career over a decade ago to walk fully into the unknown—and into a life led by intuition, soul & service.And it hasn’t always been easy. She’s faced judgment from family members who don’t understand her path. But instead of fighting back, she chose a higher way: boundaries over bitterness. Discernment over defensiveness. Protection of energy over proving a point.Because when you’re committed to cultivating a truly optimized energetic system, the people who drain your light can no longer have a seat at your table.Today’s guest is a living embodiment of what it means to walk your truth, honor your boundaries & keep your heart open while doing it.Guest Link: Jen's WebsiteThis Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

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Send us Fan Mail Some people are born into systems that try to tell them who to be. What to believe. How to behave. And for many, those voices become so loud, they drown out the whispers of the soul. But for today’s guest, those whispers never stopped. She grew up in a world of strict rules, religious dogma, and a strained relationship with God—where anything outside the approved mold was viewed as dangerous. Rebellious. Wrong. But everything began to shift when she entered public school—and ...

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