Episode 34 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) & Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

It's a 'Jumanji' double feature! If you were of the impression that movie-nerd life coaches wouldn't be able to find deep topics in a pair of rollicking comedy-adventure films, allow this episode to change your mind. We're talking about 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' (2017) and its sequel, 'Jumanji: The Next Level' (2019). These were both Jessica's picks, and since she and Gabi share the same appreciation for unabashed silliness, Gabi was hooked from the get-go. Giving a nod to the 1995 original while forging a very different path, these two new 'Jumanji' films follow four high schoolers into the Jumanji video game, where they occupy the bodies of their very eccentric avatars, and are tasked with saving the world of Jumanji...or else.There is no shortage of physical comedy and unforgettable one-liners, but beneath the goofy facade of these movies is a story of identity: who you think you are vs. who you think you should be. When life throws you into situations that challenge the ego you have created, do you resist that challenge, or lean into it? Do you see transformation as an endpoint, or a way of being?Thanks for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.Interested in connecting with Jessica or Gabi? Here's how!Jessica Heimsoth | Every Thought Captive CoachingWebsiteInstagramGabi Gilliland | Grief Grace GloryWebsiteInstagram