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Beyond The Margins with Jen Chambers
by Jen Chambers
Hosted by writer, publisher, and chronic illness advocate Jen Chambers, this show is a space for people who want to tell stories that spill outside the lines. Expect honest conversations, inspiring guests, bold questions, and moments of radical self-reflection. From writing prompts to wellness tools, from vulnerable confessions to sparks of joy, you’ll leave every episode feeling a little more seen and a lot more empowered. New episodes each Friday. Bonus content, storytelling series, and submission opportunities through the "Mended with Gold" anthology project. Newsletter each Wednesday. jbchambers.substack.com
Episodes
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Podcasting Office Hour 2
This week's episode is the audio from a live Podcasting Office Hour I hosted on 6/6/16. This hour is all about editing your podcast. I shared how-tos, tips, and tricks to make it easy and fun. As my own podcast coach Cathy Heller says, "Make it fun and it will get done." That's great advice.
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If I Knew Then: Podcasters' Advice
When I switched podcasting hosts, some episodes did not transfer over, so I'm reposting here. This episode originally came out 02/13/26. This episode is full of great advice from seasoned podcasters who answered my questions about what they wish they’d known before starting their podcasting journey.
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Podcasting Class Office Hour
In switching from another platform, some episodes did not transfer, so I'm reposting them here. This originally aired on 5/15/26. Today’s episode is the full audio of a recent Podcasting Office Hour I hosted for the members of my Podcasting Classes. I talk a bit about monetization and go over…
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"I Think We're Supposed To Have Fun": Interview with Ardean Maxey
In switching this show from another platform, some episodes did not transfer, so I'm reposting them here. This episode originally aired on 05/08/26. In today’s episode, I sit down with 81-year-old storyteller, lifelong learner, and future podcaster Ardean Maxey for a moving conversation about...
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Interview with Jen Senett Franklin
In switching this show from another platform, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm reposting them here. This originally aired on 5/01/26. “They called me a warrior, but I didn’t want to fight.” Today I’m sharing an interview with my friend, musician, teacher, and mom, Jen Sennett Franklin. That...
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Persphone & Change
In switching this show from a different platform, some shows didn't translate, so I'm reposting them here. This originally aired on 3/14/26. It’s hard to believe how many years have passed since the world first began shutting down in response to COVID-19. For many of us, those years feel both...
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Voices, Vision & the Power to be Heard
In transferring this show from another platform, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm posting them here. This originally aired on 3/27/26. When we talk about Oregon history, the same names tend to rise to the surface. We talk about explorers, pioneers, and political leaders. But what about the...
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Analog (Hobbit) Habits for 2026 & Beyond
In transferring this show from another platform, some episodes didn't transfer, so I'm reposting here. This originally aired on 1/23/26. You may have heard all the chatter about going back to analog things for 2026 and beyond. I want to share the things I do that are analog, or Granny-core, or...
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Project Announcement and Check-in
In transferring the show from another platform, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm reposting them here. This originally aired 1/16/26. Today’s episode is a general check-in and a comeback from the great sickness of 2025-26. It’s also an announcement that I received a Storytelling Fellowship...
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Saying Yes (Without Reinventing Yourself)
In transferring this show from another platform, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm reposting them here. This originally aired on 1/09/26. The beginning of the year asks a lot of us. Be new. Be better. Be motivated. Be ready. This week on Beyond The Margins, I’m pushing back on that noise....
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Slow Season Week 6
In transferring this show from another podcast provider, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm repeating them here. This originally aired on 12/19/25. Fireside Stories This week, we’re creating tangible memories and stories: story stones, handwritten cards, apple cider & cinnamon shortbread, and...
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Slow Season Week 5: Cozy Corners
In importing this show from another podcast provider, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm repeating them here. This originally aired on 12/07/25. Week 5 of The Slow Season is all about Cozy Corners. Discover simple handmade rituals, winter snacks, and journaling prompts to create your personal...
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Slow Season Week 4
In switching from another podcast provider, some episodes didn't translate, so I'm repeating them here. This episode originally aired 11/27/25. Week 4 of The Slow Season is here: Winter Light. This week, we explore small, intentional ways to bring warmth and light into our homes and hearts....
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Slow Season: Week 3
In switching from another podcast provider, some episodes didn't translate. This episode originally aired 11/21/25. Week 3 of The Slow Season is here! This week, we explore Kitchen Rituals—simple, handmade moments in the kitchen that ground us in presence and intention. Recipes I talked about in...
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Slow Season Week 2
This week on The Slow Season, I’m talking about the simple, sacred act of making things by hand—especially during the coziest, slowest time of year. We’ll craft together through five handmade gifts: -dried cinnamon-sugar apple slices -orange garlands -rolled beeswax candles -rosemary sea salt...
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Slow Season Week 1
In switching podcast hosts, this episode did not transfer. It originally aired 10/30/25). This week feels like slow magic. Halloween parties, spooky stories, and a cozy writing robe in progress (more on that later). I’m leaning into this idea of a “slow season” — where creativity has space to...
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Midlife Is an Awakening:
“Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s an awakening. It’s your soul calling you home.” — Kena Siu This week on Beyond the Margins, I sat down with empowerment guide Kena Siu, whose work helps women reconnect to the wholeness that’s always been theirs—body, mind, heart, and sensual self. Kena believes that...
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Write Your Story Series – Week 3
A new way to shape your memoir, find your message, and share your truth. 🎧 INTRO Hey friends, welcome back to Your Voice Matters. I’m Jen Chambers, and I’m ridiculously excited about today’s episode. We’re flipping the script this week—literally. We’re talking about writing your life story… as a...
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Week 13, Write Your Story Series: One Story That Changed Everything
Send us a text What if you don’t need to write an entire memoir—but just one powerful story that captures a moment of change? In this final episode of the Write Your Story series, Jen guides you through how to craft one personal narrative that holds the emotional depth and power of a full-length...
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Recovering a Sense of Safety – The Artist’s Way Week One
Send us a text ✨ In this special episode of Your Voice Matters with Jen Chambers, we begin a 12-week creative recovery journey inspired by Julia Cameron’s beloved book The Artist’s Way. Week One is all about recovering a sense of safety—unlearning creative fear, quieting the inner critic, and...
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Revising With Purpose: Sharpen Your Story
Send us a text In this week’s Your Voice Matters, Jen walks you through the transformation phase of storytelling: revision. Not just about fixing grammar or trimming words, revision is where your story takes shape, gains power, and becomes the version that speaks to others—and to you. 📚…
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Pursuing Personal Growth: Creativity, Curiosity & Courage
Send us a text What if personal growth isn’t about “fixing” yourself—but about discovering new layers of who you already are? In this inspiring episode of Your Voice Matters, Jen shares her own ongoing journey of growth, from training to become a yoga teacher to strumming her way through ukulele...
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Write Your Story Week 10: Pacing & Structure (How to Keep Your Story Moving Without Losing Meaning)
Send us a text Ever get stuck in a scene that just won’t move? Or find yourself over-explaining something that felt so powerful in the moment? You’re not alone—and today, we’re cracking the code on pacing and structure. In this episode of Your Voice Matters with Jen Chambers, we’ll explore how to...
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Developing Inner Strength (Inspired by The Body Keeps the Score)
Send us a text In this special episode of Your Voice Matters with Jen Chambers, we’re diving into healing and reclaiming our power—one breath, one choice, one story at a time. Drawing from the transformative "Paths to Recovery" section of The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, we...
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Week 9: The Power of Theme | Write Your Story Series
Send us a text Theme isn't just for English class — it's the emotional heartbeat of your story. In Week 9 of our Write Your Story series, we’re exploring how theme gives your writing depth, clarity, and resonance. Whether it’s resilience, freedom, love, or transformation, your theme helps guide...
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How to Rock a Concert at Any Age (Yes, Even in Birkenstocks)
Send us a text 🎸 Ready to swap your mom jeans for a band tee and hit that music festival like the seasoned legend you are? In this solo essay episode, Jen shares a heart-filled, humor-laced how-to on embracing live music—no matter your age, stage, or sock-and-sandal situation. From navigating...
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Writing Through Difficult Emotions (Write Your Story – Week 8)
Send us a text What happens when your story tugs at the tender parts of your heart? In this week’s episode of Your Voice Matters, we explore how to write through difficult emotions — not by forcing the pain out, but by approaching it with intention, safety, and self-compassion. Jen gently guides...
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Hazel Ying Lee’s Trailblazing Legacy
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Your Voice Matters, host Jen Chambers honors the extraordinary life and legacy of Hazel Ying Lee — the first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military, and a fearless pioneer who refused to let racism, sexism, or wartime danger ground her…
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All Writing Counts + How to Shape Your Story (Week 7)
Send us a text Welcome to Week 7 of the Write Your Story series on Your Voice Matters with Jen Chambers! Whether you’ve jotted a few lines on a napkin, filled pages in a journal, or simply spent time reflecting—guess what? It all counts. In this episode, Jen gently guides you from scattered...
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Bonus Episode: Sisterhood in Midlife - a Conversation That Heals and Uplifts
Send us a text In this special bonus episode of Your Voice Matters, I’m sharing a heartfelt, laughter-filled, and deeply real panel conversation originally recorded on The Midlife Butterfly Podcast with the ever-inspiring Kena Siu. I was joined by five phenomenal women and dear friends: Dana…
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Write Your Story Week 6: Mining the Details
Send us a text This week on Your Voice Matters with Jen Chambers (formerly Resilient with Jen Chambers), we’re digging deep—into the details that bring your personal story to life. In Week 6 of our How To Tell Your Story series, we explore how rich, specific imagery can unlock memory, deepen...
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Doing the Thing That Scares You
Send us a text What would you do if fear wasn’t running the show? In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, we’re talking about doing the things that scare us—not the "run-from-a-bear" kind of fear, but the quieter, sneakier kind that pops up when you’re about to try something brave and…
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How To Tell Your Story: Week 5
Send us a text Hello, Resilient Listeners! This week’s episode is a little different—I’ve lost my voice and can’t record, but I didn’t want to leave you without some inspiration. For this week’s How To Tell Your Story exercise, I invite you to explore a powerful writing prompt: write about one…
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Fan Favorite: Casting Spells of Positivity with Gilly the Sunshine Wizard
Send us a text Join Jen Chambers in one of the most loved episodes of this show for a magical conversation with Gilly the Sunshine Wizard! Gilly (pronounced Gill-y), an international sorcery sensation and advocate for queer, trans, and autism acceptance, shares their journey from Alabama to the...
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How to Tell Your Story – Week 4: Sharing Your Story
Send us a text Welcome to the (former) final episode of our four-week How to Tell Your Story series! You’ve identified your story, shaped it, and refined your words—now it’s time to take the next step: sharing your story. In this episode, we’ll tackle: ✨ Overcoming fears about sharing your story…
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Tools For Resilience
Send us a text In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, we’re diving into practical tools for building resilience when adversity strikes. Join Jen as she shares actionable steps to help you face challenges head-on, reframe difficulties as opportunities for growth, and cultivate...
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How to Tell Your Story – Week 3: Writing with Impact
Send us a text In Week 3 of How to Tell Your Story, we’re diving into the art of Writing with Impact. Now that you’ve discovered and shaped your story, it’s time to refine your words and bring your narrative to life. In this episode, we’ll explore three key techniques to elevate your…
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Casey Taton, Part 2: The Power of Small Joys
Send us a text In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, I chat with the incredible Casey Taton about the little things that make a big difference—dance parties, shower sprinkles, and finding joy in everyday moments. We talk about the power of movement, the importance of community, and why...
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How To Tell Your Story Week 2: Shaping Your Story
Send us a text Ready to transform your life experiences into a captivating narrative? Join Jen Chambers in Week 2 of our "How to Tell Your Story" series, "Shaping Your Story." This week, we dive deep into structuring your personal journey using the powerful "Before, During, and After" framework....
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Turning Pain into Purpose: Casey Taton's Inspiring Story of Little Moments Big Dreams
Send us a text What does it mean to truly celebrate life, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? In Part One of this conversation, Jen talks with Casey Taton, who has dedicated her life to bringing smiles to children in hospitals. Through her organization, Little Moments Big Dreams...
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How to Tell Your Story – Week 1: Finding Your Story
Send us a text Your story matters, and in this special four-part series, How to Tell Your Story, Jen Chambers helps you uncover, shape, and share your personal journey of resilience. In this first episode, Finding Your Story, Jen guides you through reflective exercises to identify the key moments...
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The Power of Vulnerability
Send us a text ✨ Episode Title: The Power of Vulnerability ✨ Hey, resilient souls! 💛 Vulnerability can feel intimidating—it’s uncomfortable, messy, and sometimes even scary. But here’s the truth: it’s also where the magic happens. ✨ In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, we’re talking...
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Managing Chronic Pain
Send us a text Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, impacting daily life in ways that can feel overwhelming. But there is hope. In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, we dive into practical strategies for managing chronic pain, from mindfulness techniques to movement,...
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Rest, Resilience & Resthinking Productivity: A Deep Dive with Cathy Beederman (Part 2)
Send us a text In this continuation of my conversation with Cathy Beederman, we explore the creative ways she tracks her chronic illness symptoms, the importance of community, and the role of social media in connection and support. Cathy shares her experiences using health-tracking apps like...
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Navigating Chronic Illness & Podcasting with Cathy Beederman
Send us a text Navigating Chronic Illness & Podcasting with Cathy Beederman In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, I sit down with Cathy Beederman, host of That Chronic Thing podcast, to talk about the realities of living with chronic illness. I start you right in the middle of our...
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A Meditation for Difficulties
Send us a text ✨ Episode Title: A Meditation for Difficulties On today’s episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, I’m sharing A Meditation for Difficulties, a guided practice from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but mindfulness can help us...
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Stacy Kean, Interview Pt. 2: Writing with Resilience: Chronic Illness, AI Ethics, and Real-Life Heroics
Send us a text Exploring resilience through storytelling, this episode highlights the journey of a writer navigating anxiety along with the intricacies of the publishing world. Our conversation touches on mental health management, ethical communications, and the importance of authentic voices in...
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Interview with Stacy Kean, Pt.1
Send us a text An Inspiring Conversation with Stacy Kean In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, I sit down with the incredible Stacy Kean, author of Nazi Housewife of Queens, New York. Stacy shares her journey of bringing her debut novel to life—a project that began over a decade ago and...
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A Short Meditation for Feeling Free
Send us a text This week, I’m diving deep into one of the most universal challenges we face: the fear of failure. To support you on this journey, I’ve recorded a guided meditation to help calm your mind, ease your spirit, and reset your focus. 🌿💫 🧘♀️ This special meditation is designed to: 🌟...
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Overcoming the Fear of Failure
Send us a text Resilient with Jen Chambers is dedicated to helping chronically ill people feel heard and sharing stories of creativity and compassion. As a person with brain injury and chronic autoimmune disease, the thing she wanted the most when she was diagnosed was someone who understood. If...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by writer, publisher, and chronic illness advocate Jen Chambers, this show is a space for people who want to tell stories that spill outside the lines. Expect honest conversations, inspiring guests, bold questions, and moments of radical self-reflection. From writing prompts to wellness tools, from vulnerable confessions to sparks of joy, you’ll leave every episode feeling a little more seen and a lot more empowered. New episodes each Friday. Bonus content, storytelling series, and submission opportunities through the "Mended with Gold" anthology project. Newsletter each Wednesday.
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