Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma

What if you could see your pattern coming from a mile away... and still couldn't stop it?In this episode of the Speak Honest Podcast, Jenn Noble wraps up the sixth and final recorded session with Cordelia, and it is one of the most powerful conversations in the series. Cordelia shows up on a hard week, feeling frustrated and heavy, and instead of skipping past it, Jenn takes her straight into the body. What unfolds is a deep somatic check-in where Cordelia's familiar "rock" in her chest does something it has never done before... it moves. From there, Jenn walks Cordelia through the science of neuroplasticity, somatic affirmations, and what it actually looks like to start rewiring the beliefs that have been running the show for decades. This episode is raw, real, and full of the kind of honest coaching that reminds you that healing is not about having a breakthrough every single week. Sometimes it is about showing up on a blah Tuesday and doing the work anyway.You might want to listen if:You know exactly what triggers you in relationships but freeze or react anyway and cannot figure out whyYou have tried therapy, journaling, and self help books and still feel stuck in the same emotional patternsYou feel emotions physically, like tightness in your chest, nausea, or a knot in your stomach, and do not know what to do with themYou want to understand how somatic work and nervous system regulation can create real change in your relationshipsYou are ready to stop managing your triggers and actually start rewiring them at the rootFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if feeling secure in love doesn't mean you stop feeling anxious... it just means you stop letting anxiety make your decisions? In this episode of the Speak Honest Podcast, Jenn Noble wraps up the Somatic Attachment Series by taking you inside what a secure nervous system actually feels like in real life. Not the Pinterest version where everything is calm and easy, but the real, honest, in your body experience of feeling something hard and staying with yourself anyway. Jenn walks you through her three part framework, identify, intervene, and integrate, and shares a powerful client story that shows exactly what it looks like when you stop abandoning what your body is telling you and start bringing that truth into your relationship instead.You might want to listen if:You have read all the books and understand your attachment style but still cannot stop reacting the way you do.You feel like you are always either panicking when someone gets too close or spiraling when they pull away.You keep finding yourself saying things you do not mean or shutting down when you most want to connect.You have been told to "just communicate better" but nobody has ever shown you what to do in the moment your body takes over.You are tired of feeling like you are abandoning yourself in your relationships and you are ready to actually feel safe in love.FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever felt completely pulled toward someone, only to find yourself wanting to escape the moment they get close? In this episode of Speak Honest, Jenn Noble is diving into Part 3 of the Somatic Attachment Series and getting into the part that nobody talks about enough... disorganized attachment. Jenn walks you through what is actually happening in your body during that push and pull, why it feels so chaotic and confusing, and how understanding your nervous system can help you stay with yourself instead of reacting from that place of overwhelm. Using real client stories and somatic tools you can actually use, this episode will help you start to see the cycle clearly so you can begin to move through it differently.You might want to listen if:You find yourself missing someone deeply and then wanting out the moment they get emotionally closeYou often pick fights or question your relationship and then wonder why you did it once you calm downYou feel like you are two different people in relationships and you cannot figure out which one is the real youYou have heard the term disorganized attachment but still cannot quite make sense of what it actually feels like from the insideYou are ready to stop reacting from your nervous system and start understanding what it is actually trying to tell youFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever met someone great, felt genuinely interested, and then suddenly... something just felt off? In this episode of Speak Honest, Jenn Noble takes you inside the somatic experience of avoidant attachment and what is actually happening in your body when you start to pull away. This is Part 2 of the Somatic Attachment Series, and Jenn slows everything down so you can finally understand why that "something's missing" feeling might not be clarity at all. It might just be your nervous system trying to keep you safe.You might want to listen if:You keep losing interest in people who are actually good for you and you can't figure out whyYou find yourself pulling back the moment someone starts getting closer and it always feels completely justifiedYou've convinced yourself you just haven't met the right person yet but something keeps not clickingYou feel numbness or a kind of internal quiet when connection starts to deepen and you don't know what to do with itYou are tired of mistaking your body's protective response for the truth about your relationshipsFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever sent a text, felt good about it… and then spiraled after  they didn’t respond? In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in those moments and why it has nothing to do with you being “too much” or overthinking. We’re going deeper than your thoughts and into your nervous system, where anxious attachment really begins. I walk you through how to recognize what anxious attachment feels like in your body, how to stay with those sensations instead of reacting, and how to start showing up differently in your relationships without shutting yourself down or needing constant reassurance. This is where we stop trying to think our way out of anxiety and start learning how to move through it.You might want to listen if:You feel a wave of anxiety the moment someone doesn’t text you backYou find yourself over-analyzing messages and questioning what you saidYou feel an urgent need to fix things or reach out when something feels offYou know you’re overthinking, but can’t seem to stop in the momentYou want to feel more calm, grounded, and secure in your relationshipsFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Why do you keep doing the exact things you told yourself you wouldn’t… even when you know better?In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about self-sabotage and why it’s not actually about discipline, willpower, or “being better.” I’m walking you through what’s really happening in those everyday moments… like when you say you’re going to go to the gym, start your routine, or get off your phone… and then don’t. Because what if self-sabotage isn’t you messing up… but you choosing between two very real needs?You might want to listen if:You keep saying you’ll start something… and then don’t follow throughYou feel frustrated because you know what to do, but still don’t do itYou find yourself choosing the “wrong” thing and then judging yourself afterYou struggle with consistency in your habits, routines, or even your relationshipsYou’re ready to stop the shame spiral and start understanding what’s actually going on underneath itFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever told yourself “I know this isn’t about me”… but still felt completely hurt, triggered, or thrown off by it anyway?In this fifth coaching session with Cordelia, we get into what it actually looks like to be in the middle of healing when real life hits. When something happens that brings up old feelings, unmet needs, and that familiar frustration of “why is this still affecting me?” We talk about the tension between what you know logically and what your body feels emotionally. We explore how to stop judging your reactions, how to move out of shame spirals, and how to start getting curious about what your emotions are actually trying to tell you.You might want to listen if:You keep telling yourself not to take things personally… but still feel hurt when something happensYou feel frustrated that you “know better” but your emotions still take overYou tend to judge or shame yourself for having emotional reactionsYou’re stuck in cycles where people hurt you and you’re not sure how to change itYou want to understand what your emotions are actually trying to tell you instead of pushing them awayWant more of Cordelia’s story? Check out her previous coaching sessions below.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18288326 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18457312 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18576189 Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18729603 FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever wondered why you keep choosing the same kind of man… even when you know you deserve better?In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface. Because this isn’t about a lack of awareness… it’s about the emotional patterns your nervous system learned a long time ago. We’ll talk about why attachment wounds can feel like facts, how they quietly shape who you’re attracted to, and the difference between understanding your patterns and actually changing them. If you’ve ever felt like “I know better, so why do I keep ending up here?” This conversation is going to connect a lot of dots.You might want to listen if:You keep attracting emotionally unavailable men and don’t understand whyYou know your patterns intellectually but still feel stuck in themYou find yourself overanalyzing, chasing, or trying to “fix” the connectionYou feel frustrated because you know you deserve better but your choices don’t reflect it yetYou’re ready to stop repeating the same relationship cycle and start creating something differentFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What the hell is attachment theory anyway… and why does it explain so much about the way we love?In this special episode of Speak Honest, I’m giving you a sneak peek inside my bestselling book Dance of Attachment. Because I’m heading into the studio to record the audiobook, I wanted to share a piece of the book with you and walk you through the foundation of attachment theory. We explore how the emotional blueprint you developed in childhood can shape the way you connect in adult relationships, and why patterns like chasing, overthinking, or pulling away often make perfect sense once you understand your nervous system.You might want to listen if:You keep ending up in confusing relationship dynamics and can’t figure out whyYou feel anxious or overthink everything when someone pulls awayYou’ve heard of attachment styles but don’t fully understand what they meanYou want to understand the patterns behind your relationshipsYou’re ready to start learning a new way of showing up in loveFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if the “luck” you see in other people’s lives isn’t luck at all? In this episode of Speak Honest, I’m unpacking the belief that some people are just luckier than others. Whether it’s relationships, opportunities, or the way things seem to fall into place, it can be easy to feel like life keeps working for everyone else but you. But what if the real difference isn’t luck, it’s momentum? In this conversation, I’m walking you through the psychology behind locus of control, the powerful distinction between outcomes and inputs, and how secure women create movement in their lives by focusing on the choices they can repeat. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like life just keeps happening to you, this episode will help you start seeing where your real influence lives.You might want to listen if:You feel like life keeps working out for other people but not for you.You find yourself waiting for the right timing, opportunity, or relationship to finally change things.You spend a lot of emotional energy analyzing situations you can’t actually control.You know your attachment patterns but still struggle to respond the way you want to in the moment.You’re ready to stop waiting for luck and start creating real momentum in your life.FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Why does he pull away right when everything starts feeling good?In this episode, I’m breaking down what is actually happening underneath that sudden shift. When he goes from consistent and connected to distant and “busy,” it can feel confusing, personal, and intense. But what if the intensity you feel is not chemistry, and what if his pullback is not about your worth?I walk you through the nervous system dynamics that create the push pull pattern so many smart, successful women get caught in. We’re talking amygdala activation, hypervigilance, intermittent reinforcement, and why unpredictability can feel addictive. Once you understand the biology underneath the behavior, you stop chasing intensity and start choosing capacity. And that changes everything.You might want to listen if:You keep attracting emotionally unavailable men who pull away right when things start getting realYou feel more attached the moment he becomes inconsistentYou replay texts, analyze tone shifts, and feel urgency when communication changesYou confuse intensity with compatibilityYou’re ready to stop internalizing the pullback and start choosing steadiness insteadFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Why do adult friendships feel so much harder than they used to… and why does it still sting when you’re the one who keeps reaching out?In this fourth live coaching session with Cordelia, we unpack the hidden attachment wound behind adult friendship struggles. We talk about the longing for a core group, the ache of feeling left out, and the subtle ways we dismiss our own strengths when connection doesn’t look the way we imagined it would. We explore how loneliness in adulthood can activate deeper beliefs like I’m not enough, and how those same beliefs show up in your job, your confidence, and your willingness to start over.This conversation is about more than friendships. It’s about agency. It’s about choosing to go anyway. It’s about learning how to stop taking other people’s limitations personally and start building a life that aligns with who you actually are.You might want to listen if:You crave a core group of friends but feel like you’re always the one making the effortYou feel lonely even though you technically “have friends”You struggle with taking dismissal or rejection personallyYou’re afraid to start over at work because you secretly fear you’re not enoughYou want to feel more secure and agentic in your relationships instead of stuck or powerlessWant more of Cordelia’s story? Check out her other coaching sessions below.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18288326 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18457312 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18576189 Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18729603 Part 5: FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Why do the smallest things feel so big in your body?In this episode, I break down what is actually happening when he says “relax” and you feel your jaw tighten, when the dishes are still in the sink and your chest gets hot, or when you have to ask again and something inside you snaps. We’re not talking about betrayal or huge fights. We’re talking about the everyday moments that somehow turn into emotional landmines.You might want to listen if:You feel like you “overreact” to small things in your relationshipYou get irritated fast and then feel guilty afterwardYou find yourself replaying tone or words in your head for hoursYou try to communicate calmly but it still blows upYou want to feel secure and steady instead of reactiveFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Why does wanting more love feel so risky, even when connection is the thing you want most?In this episode of Speak Honest, I explore what happens inside us when desire, asking, and receiving love start to feel loaded, especially around Valentine’s Day. We slow things down and look at why love doesn’t always land, even when it’s offered, and what begins to shift when you stop overriding yourself in the process of staying connected.You might want to listen if:You want deeper connection but feel guilty or selfish for wanting moreYou often shrink, over-explain, or apologize when you try to ask for what you needYou’re good at giving love but struggle to fully receive itLove shows up, but it doesn’t always land or feel nourishingYou’re tired of abandoning yourself just to keep the peace in relationshipsFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you been feeling heavier, more reactive, or emotionally exhausted lately, even though nothing specific seems “wrong”? In this episode of Speak Honest, I’m unpacking how collective grief, political unrest, and ongoing exposure to distressing news impact your nervous system and quietly spill into your closest relationships. We’ll talk about why your body might feel on edge before your mind catches up, how unprocessed stress shows up as anxiety or conflict at home, and why staying regulated is not avoidance but protection. This is a grounding, compassionate conversation for women who care deeply and want to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface right now.You might want to listen if:You’ve been feeling more tired, irritable, or emotionally sensitive lately and don’t know whyThe news or social media has been leaving you with a low-level sense of unease or dreadYou’re noticing more tension, reactivity, or distance in your relationshipsYou feel guilty for enjoying your life when so much is happening in the worldYou want practical nervous system insight without being told to “just calm down”FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you don’t know what to do… but because you’re afraid of choosing the wrong thing? In this coaching call with Cordelia, we talk about what it really looks like to get clear on what you want when fear, uncertainty, and old patterns keep pulling you in different directions. We unpack job search anxiety, shiny object syndrome, and the very real fear of ending up back in environments where you don’t feel heard. This episode is about slowing down, listening to your body, and learning how clarity actually creates safety, confidence, and forward momentum.You might want to listen if:You feel paralyzed by too many options and second guess every decision you makeYou’re afraid of starting over because you don’t want to repeat past patternsYou keep chasing new ideas or opportunities but never feel fully settledYour nervous system gets activated around work, money, or being “put in a corner”You want to feel more confident standing up for what you want without over explaining or backing downWant more of Cordelia’s story? Check out her other coaching sessions below.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18288326 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18457312 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18576189 Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18729603 Part 5: FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Should you tell your avoidant partner about attachment theory, or is that actually making things harder?In this episode of Speak Honest, I unpack the very real urge to explain, teach, and hope that if your partner just understood attachment theory, everything would finally feel safer. We talk about why that urge so often comes from an activated nervous system, how timing and safety matter more than insight, and what actually creates change in anxious–avoidant dynamics. This episode isn’t about fixing your partner. It’s about understanding what’s happening inside you and learning how to get your power back in the process.You might want to listen if:You feel the constant urge to explain yourself or overteach when your partner pulls awayYou’ve learned about attachment theory and want your partner to “get it” tooYou notice yourself feeling more anxious, not less, after trying to help him understandYou’re stuck in a push–pull dynamic and don’t know how to change it without chasingYou want to feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded no matter how your partner shows upFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Is this your intuition… or is your anxious attachment getting activated?In this episode of Speak Honest, I answer a listener question that so many self-aware women struggle with. You’ve done the work. You usually feel secure. And yet, in a new connection, something feels unsettled. Not dramatic. Not chaotic. Just off. Together, we break down the difference between intuition and anxious attachment, what secure attachment actually feels like in real life, and how to stay curious instead of turning on yourself when those feelings show up.You might want to listen if: You thought you were secure but dating someone brought up anxious attachment You struggle to tell the difference between intuition and attachment activation You feel pressure to decide quickly whether to stay or leave a relationship You tend to judge or shame yourself when anxious attachment shows up You want to make more grounded, secure decisions in dating and relationshipsFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Do you ever feel like being easygoing somehow turns into being overlooked, dismissed, or taken advantage of?In this episode, I sit down with Cordelia for our second coaching session and we unpack a pattern so many people live inside of without realizing it. When you’re flexible, capable, and willing to help, those traits can quietly become the reason you end up carrying more than your share, questioning yourself, and feeling trapped or burned out. Together, we explore how these dynamics form, how your nervous system responds when boundaries aren’t honored, and what it actually looks like to start responding differently in real time. This is an honest, grounded conversation about confidence, boundaries, and learning to trust yourself again without becoming rigid or shut down.You might want to listen if: • You’re often described as easygoing but feel like it costs you • You struggle to say no and then feel resentful or overwhelmed afterward • You notice anxiety, shutdown, or burnout building over time • You second-guess yourself and wonder if you’re the problem • You want to set boundaries without feeling guilty, harsh, or unsafeWant more of Cordelia’s story? Check out her other coaching sessions below.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18288326 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18457312 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18576189 Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18729603 Part 5: FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever wonder how something meaningful actually gets built when you don’t rush it?In this special New Year’s Eve episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the backstory of the Speak Honest Podcast and how it grew into 100 honest conversations about attachment, relationships, nervous system healing, and real change. From an accidental name in a college group project to a steady space for women who are tired of pretending they’re fine, this episode is about consistency, honesty, and staying when nothing seems to be happening yet. We’re celebrating the milestone, reflecting on the journey, and looking ahead to what’s coming next as we step into a new year together.You might want to listen if:You feel behind in your life, healing, or relationships and wonder if the slow path still countsYou’re exhausted from repeating the same patterns and want things to finally feel differentYou’re curious how Speak Honest actually began and why it means so muchYou’re heading into the new year craving reflection, not pressureYou want a reminder that honest, consistent effort really does add upFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Do you ever walk away from a conversation feeling exhausted because you said way more than you meant to?In this episode of Speak Honest, we unpack the real reason you talk too much when you’re nervous. This isn’t about learning to “say less” or fixing your communication. It’s about understanding the story underneath your urge to overexplain, the fear of being misunderstood, and the quiet self judgment that kicks in when connection feels shaky. I’ll walk you through why overexplaining is actually a nervous system protection strategy and how to shift it by questioning the story instead of performing for understanding.You might want to listen if:• You replay conversations in your head wondering why you said so much • You overexplain when you’re late, emotional, or afraid of being judged • You feel a surge of panic when silence shows up in conversations • You struggle to trust that your words can be simple and still be enough • You want to communicate calmly without feeling exposed or unsafeFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What happens after you lose control as a parent… and why that moment matters more than you think? In this episode, I sit down with parenting expert and ICF-Certified coach Devon Kuntzman for an honest conversation about rupture, repair, and how secure attachment is actually built. We explore why losing control doesn’t damage attachment, how repair calms the nervous system, and what children truly need after emotional moments.We also take this conversation deeper, looking at how the same repair process applies when you’re reparenting your own inner child. If you didn’t grow up with emotional repair, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap for learning how to come back to yourself after mistakes, overwhelm, or self-criticism.This episode is a reminder that secure attachment isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, safety, and the willingness to return to connection, with your child and with yourself.You might want to listen if: You feel intense guilt after losing your patience as a parent You’re healing your own attachment wounds while raising children You want to understand how repair builds secure attachment You struggle with self-criticism after emotional moments You’re learning how to reparent your inner child with compassionFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking… why did I say all of that? In this episode we talk about why trauma dumping happens, why insecure attachment makes us overshare too fast, and what you can do to slow it down so you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your relationships.You might want to listen if: • You overshare when you feel anxious or want someone to like you • You crash into a shame spiral after being vulnerable • You mistake urgency for intimacy • You struggle to regulate before you communicate • You want to understand the real attachment based reason trauma dumping happensFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

 Have you ever wondered why the tiniest thing can send your whole body into a spiral even when nothing big is actually happening? In this coaching call with Cordelia, we dig into what is really happening underneath those overwhelming somatic responses and why your nervous system reacts long before your logical mind can catch up. I walk Cordelia through understanding the deeper roots of activation, how trauma memories get stored in the body, and what it looks like to find real evidence of safety when everything feels chaotic. This is a gentle, honest, supportive conversation that will help you understand your own reactions in a whole new way. You might want to listen if: • You get big emotional or physical reactions to things that seem small • You are exhausted from being in fight or flight all the time • You feel unsafe in your body even when nothing is actually wrong • You struggle to calm down once the spiral starts • You want simple, compassionate tools to help your nervous system feel supported again Want more of Cordelia’s story? Check out her other coaching sessions below.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18288326 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18457312 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18576189 Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253591/episodes/18729603 Part 5: FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever find yourself replaying an argument and wishing you’d handled it differently? In this episode, I’m walking you through two of the most powerful steps in my communication framework, validation and collaboration, so you can turn conflict into connection this holiday season. We’ll talk about what validation actually means (hint: it’s not agreeing with someone), how to create repair after a rupture, and how collaboration helps you co-create solutions that honor everyone’s needs. If last week’s episode was about regulation, this one’s about repair, the part that brings you back to love, trust, and safety.You might want to listen if:You keep having the same argument on repeat with your partner or familyYou struggle to express your truth without sounding defensiveYou want to learn how to repair a rupture without losing your voiceYou crave deeper connection but don’t know how to get past the tensionYou’re ready to bring calm, compassion, and collaboration into your relationships this holiday seasonFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever walk into a holiday gathering already bracing for impact? You know that moment when your stomach tightens, your jaw clenches, and you can feel yourself spiraling before the turkey’s even carved? In this episode, I’m walking you through my 5 step RAISE Method, the same one I teach in my Dance of Attachment book, to help you regulate your nervous system before you react. Think of it as your pre-holiday emotional tune up. I’ll show you how to catch yourself before the meltdown, soothe your body when family dynamics get messy, and stay grounded in who you are, no matter what Aunt Sally says.You might want to listen if: • Family gatherings leave you feeling drained, anxious, or on edge • You tend to shut down, over explain, or spiral when triggered • You want to understand your body’s warning signs before you blow up • You’re craving a real, doable way to stay calm and connected during conflict • You’re ready to learn how to regulate without pretending to be “fine”FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever felt like your body is working against you no matter how hard you try to heal?In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it really means to live with chronic pain. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your nervous system when your body refuses to relax, why the pain isn’t your fault, and how to start creating a sense of safety from the inside out. You’ll hear how radical acceptance can help you stop fighting your body, find compassion for yourself, and start building real strength in the process.You might want to listen if:You feel like your body keeps betraying you.You’ve tried everything to feel better but still feel stuck in pain.You catch yourself feeling guilty for not being able to push through.You want to understand how your mind and body can work together to heal.You’re ready to stop fighting your body and start trusting it again.FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still running on empty? In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach and author Dr. Deonne Johnson to talk about what happens when you’ve hit emotional burnout and how to find your spark again. We dig into her powerful “Bloomprint” framework, what it really means to take off the Wonder Woman cape, and how to reconnect with yourself (and your relationships) after exhaustion, disappointment, or loss. You’ll walk away with practical steps to feel grounded, re-energized, and inspired again—from the inside out.You might want to listen if: • You’re feeling emotionally drained or disconnected in your relationships • You’ve been over-functioning, people-pleasing, or carrying the emotional load • You’re craving structure and calm after a season of chaos • You want to learn how to create space for yourself without guilt • You’re ready to swap burnout for balance and start feeling inspired againAbout Our Guest:Dr. Deonne Johnson is a transformational coach, speaker, and author of From Tired to Inspired: A Soulful Guide to Reclaim Your Energy, Joy, and Purpose. She helps women move from burnout to inspired living through her membership, workshops and transformational retreats. Known for her warmth, wisdom, and heart-centered approach, Dr. Deonne guides others to reconnect with themselves, their purpose, and what truly matters.Grab your Copy of From Tired to InspiredFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if the only thing standing between you and your most authentic work is the pressure to sound perfect?In this heartfelt conversation with award-winning author and book coach Ellie Laliberté, we dive into what it really means to create from your truth. We talk about witness consciousness, dropping self-doubt, and letting your writing (or your healing) be messy, human, and alive. Ellie shares how to quiet perfectionism, return to inner peace, and write (or live) for the version of yourself who needed it most.You might want to listen if: • You feel paralyzed by perfectionism or fear of judgment • You’ve lost your creative spark trying to “get it right” • You’re craving more honesty and play in your self-expression • You struggle to let go of control and trust the process • You’re ready to remember that good enough is already enoughAbout Our Guest: Ellie is a Canadian Award Wining Author, a book coach and self-awareness coach. She is passionate about all things spiritual, higher consciousness and she teaches Witness Consciousness Practices. Simple, easy going and always up for a deep - intelligent conversation. She always aims for authenticity and enjoys being playful in a world where too many take their lives way too seriously. She's a mix of calm-grounded and bubbly energy.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ELLIEFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever felt like there’s a story inside you that’s meant to change lives but you just don’t know where to start? In this episode, I sit down with my publisher, Samantha Moonsammy, co-founder of Lucky Book Publishing, to talk about what happens when you finally decide to own your story. We dive into how sharing your truth can create ripple effects far beyond what you can imagine, why so many women are feeling the call to write, and what it really means to turn your pain into purpose.You might want to listen if: • You’ve always wanted to write a book but feel overwhelmed about where to start • You’re curious about hybrid publishing and how it actually works • You’ve been holding back from sharing your story out of fear or perfectionism • You want to understand how storytelling can grow your brand and your impact • You’re craving inspiration from women who are walking their talk and making a differenceAbout our guest:Samantha Moonsammy is the co-founder of Lucky Book Publishing, a global hybrid publishing house helping women turn their stories into legacies. Known for her heart-centered approach, Samantha blends strategy, soul, and storytelling to empower authors to write the book that changes everything. She’s passionate about building community, amplifying women’s voices, and helping each author see their story as a powerful ripple in the world.✨ Find out more about Samantha and Lucky Book Publishing: https://linktr.ee/luckybookpublishingFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if your pain became your purpose? In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how Dance of Attachment came to life. From standing on the TEDx stage in 2024, heart pounding as I told the truth about love, to watching that same message turn into a #1 bestselling book, this is the journey that changed everything. I talk about the heartbreak that sparked it all, the healing that followed, and how this book became a love letter to every woman who has ever felt too much, not enough, or stuck in the same painful patterns.You might want to listen if:You’ve ever wondered why love feels so hard, even when you’re doing the work.You keep attracting the same dynamics and want to finally break the pattern.You’ve struggled to feel safe, seen, or secure in relationships.You want to understand what your Adapted Attachment Stance really means.You’re ready for a reminder that your story isn’t over. You can turn your pain into your purpose.FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if the thing you’re chasing finally shows up the moment you stop trying to control it? In this week’s episode, I sit down with bestselling author and coach Julee Sung, whose book Thrive and Shine tells the story of rebuilding your life and self-worth after burnout. We talk about what happens when you finally let go of the timeline, stop leading with ego, and start trusting that the universe knows what it’s doing. Julee shares how being open, grounded, and curious helped her attract a healthy partnership, rebuild her confidence, and learn that the most important relationship she’ll ever have is with herself.You might want to listen if: • You keep asking, “Why isn’t this happening yet?” • You’re ready to shift from control to trust in your relationships • You’ve been living in the “shoulds” and are tired of forcing things • You’re realizing ego isn’t self-worth and want to learn the difference • You’re craving real love that unfolds naturally, not perfectlyAbout Our Guest:Julee Sung is a coach, consultant, and former corporate executive who completely reinvented her life after experiencing burnout and a layoff. Now an Amazon #1 bestselling author, Julee helps early-career professionals and relationship-seekers navigate big life shifts with clarity, compassion, and a touch of humor. Through her book Thrive and Shine and her coaching work, she explores how doing the inner work (especially after major change) transforms the way we show up in love, friendships, and at work.You can find Julee at juleesung.com or on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @julees94.Grab Thrive and Shine on AmazonFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever wished your heart could put words to the things you’ve never been able to say out loud?In this conversation with bestselling author Navreet Pabla, we explore her book If My Heart Could Talk—a stunning collection of poems that speaks to the places in us that long for healing, honesty, and coming home. From mother and father wounds to inner child repair, we talk about how poetry can open doors in relationships that ordinary words can’t. Navreet even pulls an oracle card for the collective that lands exactly where so many of us need it: practice freedom, release the weight of judgment.You might want to listen if: • You’ve struggled with feeling “too much” or “not enough” in relationships • You carry mother or father wounds that still impact your love life today • You want to reconnect with your inner child and honor her light • You feel weighed down by judgment and crave more freedom in your choices • You’re looking for simple but powerful tools to heal attachment wounds and strengthen self-worthAbout Our Guest:Navreet Pabla is a bestselling author, poet, and copywriter whose words weave healing, honesty, and self-discovery. Her debut poetry collection, If My Heart Could Talk, invites readers into a journey through mother and father wounds, inner child repair, boundaries, anger, and self-worth. With a background in writing and a deep love for Oracle decks and intuitive storytelling, Navreet blends artistry with vulnerability, offering poetry that feels like both a mirror and a medicine. She shares her work on Instagram at @navreet.pabla, where her uplifting reels, readings, and reflections inspire women around the world to reconnect with their hearts and step into their light. Pick up her book I My Heart Could TalkFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Are you trying to heal your attachment style all on your own? In this episode, I’m breaking down why community is the missing piece so many women overlook when it comes to growing, healing, and building healthier relationships. I’ll share the three biggest reasons community matters, plus give you a peek into how our Speak Honest Membership helps women feel safe, supported, and seen every single week.You might want to listen if:You’ve been trying to do all the self-work alone and still feel stuckYou crave connection but worry about being “too much” or “not enough”You start strong with healing but struggle to keep momentumYou want accountability that actually feels supportive, not pressuringYou long for a circle of women who truly understand and reflect your experiencesFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

 Think secure attachment means you're calm, confident, and unbothered all the time? Think again. In this powerful coaching call, I sit down with Steph (one of our Relationship Reboot members) to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey: what secure attachment actually feels like. Spoiler alert: it’s not always comfortable. In fact, sometimes it means saying no when you want to say yes, letting go of that savior complex at work, and learning to sit with your own limitations without spiraling into shame.We dig into how to stop taking on everyone else's stress, why perfectionism keeps you stuck, and what it really looks like to choose yourself. One small boundary at a time.You might want to listen if:You say no... and instantly want to take it backYou're tired of managing everyone else's emotions just to feel safeYou keep trying to “fix” people at work (and it’s not working)You feel guilty when you can't finish everything on your to-do listYou're still confused about what secure attachment is supposed to feel like FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever wondered why love feels so hard even though you’re smart, successful, and doing all the “right” things?In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Coach Cass to unpack the hidden patterns that keep women stuck in cycles of heartbreak, situationships, and almost-relationships. We talk chemistry vs. compatibility, why “casual equals casualties,” and how to create space for the love you actually deserve. If you’ve been settling for “he likes me” instead of choosing from your own worth, this conversation will shift the way you see dating and relationships.You might want to listen if:You keep confusing chemistry with compatibilityYou’ve said yes to men simply because “they liked you”You’re tired of casual connections that go nowhereYou struggle to trust what real love feels likeYou want to create a supportive community around your love journeyAbout Our Guest:When love feels out of reach, Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez—America’s Go-To Love Doctor—helps successful women over 40 attract and keep real love. She’s the creator of the bestselling Love Deck and founder of the Real Love Network, a thriving community for professional women seeking clarity, confidence, and connection.  Featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise, Coach Cass brings a relatable, no-nonsense approach to love and life.Join the Workshop! wantedwomanlive.com/Follow Coach Cass on Instagram!FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever felt like grief should have an expiration date? In this heartfelt conversation with grief educator and TEDx coach Teri Kingston, we explore the messy, tender, and very human journey of loss. From anticipatory grief to sudden loss, Teri opens up about her own story and shares practical insights on how to support yourself and others without falling into the trap of “shoulding.” Together, we talk about what to say (and not say), why workplaces need grief literacy, and how to find purpose in the middle of pain.You might want to listen if:You have ever wondered why you still miss someone years later and feel like you “should” be over itYou are supporting a loved one who is grieving and do not know what to sayYou have experienced anticipatory grief while watching someone you love declineYou have felt invisible or unsupported in the workplace while grievingYou want to know when your story is ready to be shared and when it still needs a softer containerAbout Our Guest:Teri Kingston works with business owners, executives and leaders who want to magnetize their message so they can maximize their impact each time they speak.In her role as a caregiver advocate and widow, Teri shares stories of courage and compassion to help caregivers understand their role and cope, especially when the end of their caregiver journey is in sight. She is a sought after TEDx coach, speaker and author.When she isn't coaching speakers or delivering talks of her own, she eats too much dark chocolate as she sits and soaks in the sea air of Saint Andrews, NB.Stay in Touch with Teri:Connect with her on LinkedinGet the Book! Get Ready for Ted When Ted is Ready for you 🔴FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Have you ever wondered if your chronic pain could actually be your body trying to tell you something?In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Nyle Biondi to explore the powerful connection between trauma, attachment wounds, and chronic pain. We talk about how the nervous system stores stress, why pain isn’t always “just physical,” and what emotional release has to do with finding real relief. Along the way, I share my own struggles with chronic back pain and how these insights hit home for me in a big way.You might want to listen if:You’ve been struggling with chronic pain that doctors can’t explainYou feel dismissed or blamed when seeking help for your symptomsYou’ve done trauma work but still carry pain in your bodyYou wonder why your body “shuts down” during stress or big emotionsYou’re curious about how attachment healing can bring more ease, safety, and resilienceAbout Our Guest:Nyle specializes in mind-body healing for chronic pain and trauma. With a deep commitment to the trans and queer communities, he helps clients break free from the physical and emotional toll of oppression, stress, and past wounds. His work integrates neuroplasticity, attachment healing, and nervous system regulation to support lasting transformation. https://www.healingwithinpsychotherapy.com https://queerresilience.substack.comFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you talk, he just doesn’t hear you? In this episode of Speak Honest, I coach Christine through a struggle so many of us know too well: needing to feel heard in a relationship but ending up frustrated, blowing up, and then hating ourselves for it. Together, we unpack where those reactions really come from, why boundaries feel so hard to set in the moment, and how to start communicating in a way that actually works.You might want to listen if:You feel like your partner tunes out or interrupts instead of really listeningYou find yourself going from zero to sixty when you don’t feel understoodYou’ve tried to set boundaries but they always come out reactive instead of proactiveYou hate the cycle of blowing up, apologizing, and then doubting yourselfYou want practical tools to feel heard without the constant fightsFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Why do boundaries always seem to come after the meltdown? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to set boundaries before you're running on empty. We’ll explore the difference between reactive and proactive boundary-setting, how to recognize the early signs that you’re stretched too thin, and how to speak up without over-explaining or shutting people out. If you've ever felt like you're either saying yes to keep the peace or saying no in a panic, this episode is going to change the way you think about boundaries for good.You might want to listen if:You say yes when you really mean noYou shut down or lash out when you’re overwhelmedYou feel like boundaries always create conflictYou’re exhausted from managing everyone else’s emotionsYou want to speak your needs without guilt or fearFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever feel like no matter how calm you stay, certain people still push every button you have? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant co-authors of Beyond Difficult, Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson. Together, we unpack why some people feel so hard to deal with and what’s actually going on under the surface of their behavior. From the science of attachment and temperament to the misunderstood truth about highly sensitive people, we explore practical ways to stay regulated, set boundaries, and communicate without losing your mind (or your compassion). Whether it’s your partner, a parent, or that one coworker... this episode will help you navigate difficult dynamics without making yourself the villain or the victim.You might want to listen if:You feel overwhelmed or overstimulated in relationshipsYou’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” (or wondered if it’s true)You struggle to stay calm around certain people, no matter how hard you tryYou want to stop personalizing difficult behavior but still hold boundariesYou’re craving research-backed tools for managing conflict with more compassionAbout Our Guests:Dr. Jessie SternWebsite: drjessiestern.comInstagram: @drjessiesternX (Twitter): @jessAsternRachel SamsonWebsite: www.rachelsamson.co Instagram: @australianpsychologistBuy The Book BEYOND DIFFICULT FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever opened up to someone… and then immediately regretted it? You’re lying in bed, replaying everything you said, wondering if you were too much, said too much, or scared them off. That shame spiral? It’s not just in your head. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why we feel so gross after being vulnerable—and how to stop letting that shame run the show. We’ll talk nervous system reactions, trauma responses, and what it really means when you overshare. Plus, I’ll give you some practical tools to regulate in the moment and find safer containers to be seen (without spiraling the next day).You might want to listen if:You constantly second-guess yourself after deep conversationsYou’ve felt a “vulnerability hangover” and didn’t know how to come down from itYou grew up being told you were too much, too sensitive, or too emotionalYou overshare to feel close but end up feeling exposed insteadYou want to feel safe being seen, without the shame spiral afterFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Can you really be a great mom without losing yourself in the process? In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with parenting expert and somatic coach Vivian Meraki to talk about what it really means to parent through divorce. We unpack the pressure to be the “perfect mom,” the guilt that often follows us after a breakup, and how somatic awareness can help us show up for our kids and ourselves. Whether you’re navigating co-parenting, starting over, or just trying to hold it together, you are not alone. Vivian brings so much wisdom, warmth, and practical support to help you redefine motherhood on your own terms.You might want to listen if:You feel like you’re constantly self-sacrificing and losing parts of yourself as a momYou’re trying to break generational parenting patterns but don’t know howYou’re struggling with guilt or shame after a divorceYou want to model confidence, resilience, and self-trust for your kidsYou’re curious about how somatic practices can support emotional healingAbout Our Guest:Vivian Meraki is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and trauma-informed parenting expert who helps parent leaders break generational cycles and deeply connect with the people and things that matter to them. A former corporate leader across startups, agencies, and consultancies—including the United Nations and several healthtech companies—Vivian left burnout behind in 2020 to say yes to a different kind of success: one rooted in self-trust, emotional safety, and connection that lasts.Links:https://www.vivianmeraki.com/ Follow Vivian on InstagramGrab Parenting Through Divorce on Amazon FIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Is it love... or are you just afraid to start over? In this episode of Speak Honest, I'm answering the big, messy questions so many women ask themselves late at night. Am I settling? Is he really the one? What does secure love even feel like? I’m breaking it all down in a way that’s honest, compassionate, and actually helpful. Whether you're dating someone new or deep into a long-term relationship, this episode will help you sort through the confusion and get clear on what real, grounded love looks like.You might want to listen if:You keep asking yourself, “Is this really it?”You feel stuck between staying or walking awayYou’re afraid to be alone or start overYou’ve never seen a secure relationship modeled and don’t know what to look forYou’re trying to feel content as a single woman but keep feeling like something’s missingFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever feel like you're finally healing... and then suddenly, you shut down or pull away from someone who’s actually good for you? In this vulnerable and eye-opening coaching call, I sit down with my client Sheryl to unpack what happens when avoidant attachment patterns sneak back in — especially in relationships that feel secure, healthy, or maybe even soulmate-level. We explore the push-pull of disorganized attachment, the spiral of rumination after conflict, and the tough question: do you fight for the connection or walk away? If you’ve ever felt yourself sabotage intimacy even when you don’t want to, this episode will hit home in the best way.You might want to listen if:You keep attracting emotionally unavailable people and wonder whyYou’re trying to “be secure” but your avoidant side keeps hijacking the momentYou’ve had a relationship end and can’t stop replaying what you should have doneYou’re not sure if you should give someone space or fight for the connectionYou want to open up but always end up feeling misunderstood or ashamedFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever feel like your attraction to someone might be more pain than passion?In this Q&A episode, I’m answering listener-submitted questions that get to the heart of what so many of us struggle with in relationships. We’re diving into the difference between anxious attachment and intuition (spoiler alert: your intuition doesn’t panic-text six times in a row), unpacking what activating and deactivating strategies really look like, and taking a hard look at trauma bonds. I also talk about what to do when you're still emotionally or physically attracted to someone you know is bad for you and why that doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you.You might want to listen if:You’re constantly questioning if it’s your intuition or your anxiety talkingYou keep texting even when you promised yourself you’d stopYou feel stuck in a relationship that feels both intense and unsafeYou rationalize someone’s hurtful behavior and blame yourselfYou don’t understand why you still want someone who treats you poorlyFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever felt like you should be over your ex by now, but you can’t stop thinking about them? Wondered why you keep checking their stories, or worse, found yourself spiraling into a breakup rabbit hole of “what ifs” and “maybes”? In this honest and raw conversation, I sit down with breakup recovery coach Lucy Price to pull back the curtain on what really happens when we’re stuck in the heartbreak loop. We talk about the sneaky ways grief shows up after a breakup, why trying to win your ex back might be the wrong goal, and how to shift from obsessing over them to reclaiming you. This is a must-listen if you’re ready to get real about healing and stop wasting energy on someone who’s no longer in your life.You might want to listen if:You can’t stop checking your ex’s social media and wondering what it meansYou’ve spent hours Googling “how to get my ex back” and feel stuck in the cycleYou’re feeling more lost after a breakup you chose to endYou’ve been told to “just cut him off” but it doesn’t feel that simpleYou’re ready to stop chasing him and start chasing your own healingFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

What if exploring your identity wasn’t just allowed, it was celebrated? In this episode, I’m opening up about my own pride story, not as a coach, but as a mom. I share what it’s been like raising my trans son, from his first coming out moment at nine years old to the joy of watching him grow into who he is today. You’ll hear how learning about pronouns rewired my brain, why phases aren’t something to be feared, and how creating space for identity exploration is one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids, and ourselves.You might want to listen if:You’re raising or supporting a queer or trans child and want to show up with loveYou’re curious about how to navigate pronouns and evolving identities with respectYou’ve been told something’s “just a phase,” and it stuck with youYou want to break free from rigid expectations around gender and identityYou believe in making space for people to grow, change, and be fully themselvesFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Ever felt like you can’t tell if you’re ready to leave or just desperate for something to change? In this raw and revealing conversation, I sit down with Dr. Becky Whetstone, also known as the “Marriage Crisis Manager,” to talk about what really happens when a relationship hits the point of "I think I want out." Whether you're in the middle of a marriage meltdown or quietly questioning everything, this episode is packed with insight, validation, and surprising hope. We talk about the nervous system’s role in emotional shutdown, why a separation doesn’t have to mean the end, and how responsiveness in a partner can make or break a relationship. Dr. Becky also shares her own story of starting over at 42 and why it’s never too late to grow emotionally and reclaim your sense of self.You might want to listen if:You feel emotionally neglected and aren't sure how much more you can takeYou're thinking about separation but don’t know what that actually meansYou’ve been told you’re too emotional or too much in your marriageYou’re the only one doing the work and it’s making you question everythingYou’ve wondered if your marriage is worth saving but don’t know where to startFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...

Can a panic attack at the dentist actually teach you how far you've come in your healing journey? In this raw and deeply honest episode, I share the unexpected emotional storm that hit me during a routine dental appointment and why it left me feeling more empowered, not less. From childhood dental trauma to adult self-advocacy, this story isn't just about cavities... it's about how healing can show up messy, loud, and inconvenient and still be proof of growth. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still fall apart, this one’s for you.You might want to listen if:You're doing “the work” but still get blindsided by anxietyYou struggle with being “too much” when big emotions hitYou’ve ever felt ashamed for breaking down in front of othersYou're learning to speak up for yourself in triggering situationsYou need a reminder that healing doesn’t always look graceful — and that’s okayFIND OUT MORE!Join the Speak Honest Academy Ask your Coach a question >> ASK HEREGrab Your Copy of my #1 Best Selling Book --> Dance of AttachmentApply for FREE Podcast Coaching with Jenn Join our FREE Community!  Speak Honest Facebook Group 🧡Schedule your Free 30 min Attachment Assessment with Jenn Today! Watch Jenn on the 🔴 TEDx Stage! Visit www.speak-honest.com to learn moreFollow Jenn on Instagram: @speak_honestLike the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us!DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable f...