Episode 43: Trusting the Process and Taking Up Space

What if deciding to trust was the most radical thing you could do? In this episode, Denise and Jackie reflect on stepping into big transitions, staying grounded in community, and why choosing gratitude can change everything—even in the middle of a literal tornado.Key Times:   00:00:00 – New grounding practice: reading the 12 Steps for Everyone 00:03:35 – Upcoming travel, big transitions, and “quality problems” 00:05:00 – Trusting Universal Mother and standing in your own knowing 00:09:10 – Gratitude as a decision, not just a feeling 00:13:20 – Sobriety, service, and showing up for people who want help 00:16:20 – Supply chains, small businesses, and political ripple effects 00:22:00 – Grad school tornado: Jackie’s literal and emotional test 00:26:30 – Sprinting through work stress and finding your rhythm 00:29:20 – Human design talk: manifestors, generators, and collaboration 00:33:00 – Cozy spirituality: building new language for inner work 00:38:30 – Launching the online 12-step-inspired meetings 00:43:10 – Looking ahead: retreats, questions, and community connections 00:49:00 – You’re a miracle, drink some waterShow Notes / Episode Summary:In this cozy and expansive episode, Jackie and Denise explore what it means to move forward with intention when life feels big and unpredictable. Jackie has officially chosen her grad school path, and  in true Emergency Protocol fashion, was immediately tested with a literal tornado. They unpack what it means to trust yourself (and the universe) when your plans feel messy, delayed, or questioned by others.Denise opens up about choosing gratitude on purpose and how that shift has grounded her even while work feels overwhelming. They both reflect on the pressure of perfectionism, the labor of logistical backends, and the freedom of finding what’s natural to you. From the emotional clarity of the ACA serenity prayer to the spiritual reset of service, this episode is full of practical reflections, vulnerable laughter, and community invitations.Listeners also get the first official announcement of their new online community meetings, inspired by the 12 Steps for Everyone.Topics Covered:How to root into self-trust during chaotic transitionsChoosing gratitude as a daily spiritual practiceThe push/pull of parenting adult childrenThe emotional aftermath of grad school decisionsHuman design and embracing your natural workflowCreating new language for healing and introspectionThe launch of an online community space rooted in shared growthStaying connected through service, even when spread outFollow Us:Follow Jackie: @jackiefreed.laFollow Denise: @denise.freedFollow us on Instagram: @12stepsforeveryoneFollow us on TikTok: @12stepsforeveryone