The Growth Lounge

Who told you that you weren’t good enough?Who told you that you were bad, too much, not enough, too far gone, or incapable of becoming who God created you to be?In this episode of The Growth Lounge, I’m unpacking the quiet agreements many of us make with lies spoken over us, experiences that shaped us, and shame that was never meant to name us.I’m sharing a deeply personal reflection from a moment in my own life when I was packing to go to rehab, feeling helpless and unsure of what came next. That moment did not come out of nowhere. Addiction did not come out of nowhere. The patterns we live in do not come out of nowhere.There is always a thing behind the thing.Together, we’ll explore how the way we relate to ourselves directly impacts our circumstances, relationships, healing, and legacy. This episode is an invitation to stop letting shame, fear, old wounds, or learned behaviors define you, and to begin rebuilding your life on who God says you are.In this episode, we talk about:The “who told you?” question and why it mattersHow old agreements become patterns, behaviors, and circumstancesThe difference between dealing with symptoms and healing at the rootWhy learned behaviors are not your identityHow shame leads us to hide, but God invites us into truthWhat it means to rebuild your life on God’s voice instead of old woundsReflection question:What agreement have you been living under because believing it once felt safe?Call to action:If this episode spoke to you, take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag me. And if you’re ready to stop circling the same mountain and start healing at the root, send me a message with the word ROOT.Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠

In this episode of The Growth Lounge, I’m digging into something I believe so many women are feeling but not always saying out loud:You are not actually afraid of change.You are afraid of what that change might disrupt.Maybe it looks like hesitation.Maybe it sounds like “I just need more clarity,” “I’m going to pray about it,” or “I’ll start when things settle down.”But underneath that is often a deeper fear:What happens if I really change?What happens to my marriage, my family, my relationships, or the role I’ve always played?In this conversation, I unpack how so many of us learned early on that keeping the peace felt safer than being fully expressed. That pattern can follow us into adulthood as shrinking, over-giving, over-explaining, and staying small enough not to rock the boat.But familiar does not always mean aligned.And peace does not come from keeping everything the same.Real peace comes from being honest about what is true.I also share pieces of my own story, what this looked like in my marriage, and why I believe growth does not always mean something is falling apart. Sometimes it means your life and relationships are being invited into a new level. That can feel tender, stretched, and messy, but that does not mean you are doing it wrong.We talk about:​Why the fear of change is often really a fear of losing connection.​How peacekeeping becomes a survival pattern.​What the messy middle actually looks like in real life.​Why familiar is not always the same as healthy or aligned.​How faith anchors us when growth feels disruptive.​Why “I’m going to pray about it” can sometimes be fear dressed up as faith.​How root-level healing helps you understand where these patterns came from so you can finally change in a grounded, sustainable way.This episode is an invitation to get radically honest with yourself.Where have you been shrinking to keep the peace?And is that actually creating peace… or just preventing growth?You are not selfish for growing.You are not wrong for wanting more.And you do not have to quit in the middle.If this episode speaks to you, send me a message, comment ROOT, or connect with me. I’d love to talk with you about what it could look like to heal this at the root and step into the next version of who you were created to be.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

In this episode, Jessica gets real about the difference between surface-level self-help and true root healing. She shares how affirmations, routines, journaling, boundaries, and mindset tools helped take the lid off… but they did not heal what was underneath.This conversation goes deeper into what actually keeps women stuck in the same patterns year after year, even when they are doing “all the right things.” Jessica unpacks how childhood agreements, emotional protection patterns, unhealed wounds, and identity-level beliefs can keep running the show in adulthood.She also shares why the 180 Method is different.This is not about performing better while still hurting underneath.This is about surrender.Awareness.Ownership.Inviting God into the places behavior alone cannot reach.And healing at the root.If you have ever wondered why the habits, plans, diets, discipline, and self-help tools have only taken you so far, this episode will help you understand why.In this episode, we talk about:​What the messy middle really looks like​Why self-help tools can help, but still fall short​The difference between managing symptoms ​ and healing at the root​How childhood protection patterns still show up in adulthood​Why your behavior is the fruit, not the root​What it means to do a true 180 instead of another 360​The role of surrender, awareness, and ownership in healing​Why inviting God into the process changes everythingReflection questions:​What agreement am I still living under that no longer fits who I am becoming?​Where have I been trying to manage symptoms instead of heal the root?​Where am I still hiding, and where do I need to let God in? Let’s connect:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠⁠Download my free guide and start taking the lid off today.⁠

In this episode of The Growth Lounge, I’m talking about what it really looks like to let God into the hidden parts of us. Not just the polished places. Not just the parts we let everyone else see. The real parts. The scared parts. The over-functioning parts. The parts that still believe hiding is what keeps us safe. I share how hiding does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like productivity, people pleasing, overworking, control, serving everyone else, or staying so busy that we never slow down long enough to hear what is really going on underneath. I talk about the protection patterns we learned when we were younger, why they made sense then, and why they can quietly start limiting our relationships, joy, peace, growth, and capacity to hold the life God is calling us into now. I also open up about my own pattern with weight loss and how, in the past, I lost the weight but could not hold that version of myself because I had not done the deeper healing work. I share why healing is not about perfection, performance, or fixing yourself for God. It is about being honest enough to let Him meet you in the messy middle and letting His presence into the places shame has kept covered. This episode is an invitation to stop asking, “What is wrong with me?” and start asking better questions. What am I hiding? What is this behavior protecting? What old agreement am I still living under? And what would it look like to let God into that place, specifically and honestly, so real healing can begin? If this episode speaks to you, I want you to sit with this question all week:Where am I still hiding, and what would it look like to let God see that place?Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠⁠Download my free guide and start taking the lid off today.⁠

Today’s episode is personal.This is not a conversation from the finish line.It is from the middle.In this episode, I’m sharing about the thing behind the thing.For a long time, I thought my weight was the issue. The hold-up. The reason I did not feel fully free, fully confident, or fully at peace in my own skin. But what I’ve been uncovering is this:It was never just about the weight.It was about the thing behind the thing.It was about what I made my weight mean about me.What I believed about myself.What I had attached to my body.What I was carrying underneath the visible struggle all along.In this episode, we talk about: • why fixing the outside did not bring the peace I thought it would • the deeper meaning I attached to my weight • how early beliefs and hidden agreements get formed • why shame quietly shapes the way so many women live • and why healing starts when we stop only addressing the visible struggle and tell the truth about what is underneath itAnd maybe for you, it is not weight.Maybe it is your marriage.Your body.Your business.Your parenting.Your health.Your fear.Your waiting.Whatever the struggle is on the outside, there may be a thing behind the thing that still needs your attention.A question to carry with you as you listen:What have I been making my struggle mean about me?If this episode speaks to you, share it with a friend and come tell me what landed.If you’d like to discover what ‘the thing under the thing’ is for you, I invite you to schedule a discovery call with me here: https://jessicaphillips.co/book-a-free-callInstagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

We need to talk about the part of the story most people leave out.Not the before.Not the after.The middle.The messy, stretching, humbling, holy in-between where you are trying, learning, healing, praying, wondering, and sometimes wanting to quit because it feels like everybody else got their breakthrough faster than you.In this solo episode, Jessica shares why more women need to tell the truth about the real journey, not just the polished outcome. Because when all we see is someone’s point A and point B, it is easy to believe our own middle means we are failing.But the middle is not failure.It is formation.It is process.It is where so much of the real work happens.Jessica also opens up about how hard it was to bring her family into her own journey, why being seen in process can feel so vulnerable, and how accountability and support can become part of the healing when you let safe people in.If you have ever felt behind, frustrated with yourself, ashamed that it is taking longer than you thought, or tempted to compare your middle to someone else’s finished story, this episode is for you.You are not behind.You are not broken.You are not alone.And the messy middle does not get the final word.God does.I'd love to know if this episode spoke to you. Send me a DM, I would love to cheer you on!Remember, You Matter and your story does too! 🫶Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

What do you do when marriage feels stretched, the day is stressful, and real life is happening in real time?In this episode of The Growth Lounge, Jessica and Chad bring you into a real, honest, lightly humorous conversation from the middle of one of those kinds of days. They talk about why they intentionally take two months away each year, what that time means for their marriage, and how they use it to reflect, reset, and plan for the year ahead so they can show up better together.This conversation also ties together the heart of the previous episodes. It is about learning the art of communication, making room for both togetherness and alone time, and understanding that growth in marriage is not something to fear. When one person grows, it does not have to mean the relationship is falling apart. It can mean something good is unfolding.Jessica and Chad also talk honestly about choosing to stay even in seasons when they both had reasons they could have left. This episode is a reminder that strong marriages are not built by accident. They are built through curiosity, communication, grace, and the decision to keep showing up when things are hard.If you are navigating stress, personal growth, or a hard season in your relationship, this episode will encourage you to lean in and keep going.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Thoughts to ponder:Where might God be inviting me to get curious instead of uncomfortable in this season of marriage?What would it look like for me to communicate more honestly and love more intentionally right now?How can I show up better in my marriage in this next season instead of just hoping things change on their own?I am cheering for you!

Welcome back to The Growth Lounge and part three of our Love and Marriage series.In this episode, Chad and I talk about marriage growth and reconnecting when life gets busy. Many couples experience what we call the slow fade. Not because love disappears, but because raising kids, managing schedules, and the business of everyday life slowly pulls attention away from the relationship.If you are searching for marriage advice, ways to reconnect in your marriage, or how couples stay close while raising a family, this conversation will resonate.We share how drift can happen quietly over time when couples move into survival mode. Running kids to activities, working long hours, and simply trying to keep food on the table can slowly replace intentional connection.One of the biggest things we learned is that growth inside a marriage matters. When one person begins growing emotionally or spiritually it can feel uncomfortable or even scary for the other partner. But healthy relationships allow space for both people to keep growing and becoming.In this episode we discuss:• Why many couples experience the slow fade during busy parenting years• How personal growth inside a marriage can create both tension and renewal• Why marriage is not always 50/50 and how couples support each other through different seasons• Learning to listen without trying to win the argument• How an introvert and extrovert can build a strong partnership• The importance of simple connection rhythms like family dinners, game nights, camping, and shared time togetherOne of the most powerful lessons we learned is that marriage is not about keeping score. There will be seasons where one partner has to give more because the other is stretched thin. That is not failure. That is partnership.We also talk about the simple family traditions that helped rebuild connection in our home. Many of our deepest conversations happened around the dinner table, during pizza and game nights, camping trips, and everyday moments together.If you did not grow up seeing a healthy marriage modeled, we want you to hear this clearly.You can still build something beautiful.Even if your story did not begin that way, intentional connection and personal growth can help you create a legacy your family will carry forward.Next week we close this series by talking about marriage legacy and how the work you do in your relationship shapes your children and future generations.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

Marriage is not always beautiful. Sometimes it feels hard, heavy, and uncertain.In part two of our Love and Marriage series, Chad and I share the middle of our story. Fresh out of rehab and the Navy, unexpectedly stepping into parenthood, financially strained, and emotionally immature, we were trying to build a life while still learning who we were.We talk about broken communication, damaged trust, counseling, emotional growth, and the turning point that shifted everything. If you are wondering how to rebuild trust in your marriage or how to fix a struggling relationship, this episode offers honest hope.A messy middle does not determine your finish.Let's Connect:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

In this kickoff episode of our February Love and Marriage series, I sit down with my husband of 30 years, Chad. We share our real journey from young love to legacy love. We talk about how we met, what we thought marriage would be like, what actually shaped us, and how faith, commitment, and personal growth carried us through the stretching seasons. We are honest about the rocky parts of our beginning and what helped us build something stronger over time. The heart of this episode is simple. A hard or messy start does not disqualify you from a beautiful, connected finish. If you believe marriage can grow deeper and better with intention, this episode is for you.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

In the last episode in the Women in Wellness Series, Jessica has and in-depth and eye-opening conversation with Lori Bradford, a trusted midlife wellness expert, to cut through the noise around women’s health in midlife.They dive into hormone replacement therapy, why diet and exercise alone often stop working, and how detoxification and proper gut health directly impact hormones, inflammation, energy, and overall well-being. Lori explains why what you put in your mouth matters more than ever in this season of life, how ultra-processed foods are quietly harming women’s health, and why enjoying real, nourishing food is not only possible but essential.This conversation also covers the importance of testing before chasing solutions, doing your research, and working with well-trained functional doctors instead of throwing random fixes at your body. Together, they talk about making intentional, sometimes hard choices now so you can live better, stronger, and more fully later.If you’re a woman trying to sort through the wellness noise and finally understand what actually works, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.Connect with me:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Connect with Lori:https://www.facebook.com/lori.welch.108https://www.instagram.com/theloribradford?igsh=MXBubGRlZXN5dGVqZw==

You are getting 2 drops this week due to some technical difficulties. We are wrapping up our Women in Wellness Series with these last 2 episodes. Be sure to tune in to all of them as each one is unique.In this episode of the Women in Wellness series, Jessica sits down with Angie Ambrosetti, a mother of seven, adoptive mom, grandmother, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for holistic health.Angie shares her deeply personal wellness journey, including her experience with anorexia and bulimia, what finally helped her heal at the root, and how redefining nourishment transformed her relationship with food, her body, and her life. We talk openly about what she tried in the past, why extreme restriction failed her, and how learning to support her body instead of fighting it became the turning point.This conversation explores Angie’s experience with the carnivore lifestyle, her approach to fueling her body as a busy mom and grandma, and the holistic tools she uses to support physical and mental health, including red light therapy, rebounding, vibration plates, and biohacking practices.If you’re a woman navigating motherhood, healing your relationship with food, recovering from disordered eating, or looking for a more grounded, whole-body approach to wellness, this episode offers honesty, hope, and practical insight rooted in lived experience.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠

What happens when life looks successful on the outside, but feels disconnected on the inside? In this episode, Emily Roberts shares her journey back to faith, health, marriage, and self after chasing success, money, and approval.In this episode of the Women in Wellness series, Jessica sits down with Emily Roberts for an honest conversation about what happens when life looks successful on the outside, but feels disconnected on the inside.Emily shares her journey through faith, rebellion, marriage, motherhood, and health, and how chasing success, money, and approval left her unfulfilled. She opens up about walking away from her marriage, the husband who continued to fight for her, and the moment she chose to fight for her marriage and for herself.This episode explores why shame has no place in a life anchored in Jesus, the loneliness many women experience in their 30s, and the deep need for real friendships where truth can be spoken and received. Emily reflects on the power of finding her people, telling the truth about where she was, and allowing herself to be seen.We also talk about the profound connection between physical health and mental well-being. Emily shares how neglecting her body impacted her mind and spirit, and how prioritizing her health through breast explant surgery, sobriety, and intentional self-care became a turning point in her healing.This conversation is a reminder that success without alignment is exhausting, and that coming home to yourself requires honesty, faith, and the courage to choose wholeness.In this episode, we discuss:Feeling successful yet deeply disconnectedFaith, shame, and returning to truthMarriage, separation, and choosing to fight againLoneliness and finding real friendship as a momWhy money and success didn’t bring fulfillmentThe link between physical health and mental healthBreast explant surgery, sobriety, and self-trustWhat it means to come home to yourselfIf you’ve ever felt like you were checking all the boxes but still felt lost, this episode will speak directly to your heart.✨ Women in Wellness is a special series on The Growth Lounge Podcast, sharing real stories of healing, faith, and whole-person wellness.

In this episode of Women in Wellness, I sit down with Amy Mick Welch to talk about hormone health, low testosterone in women, and what sustainable wellness actually looks like in real life.Amy shares her experience with burnout after years in corporate America and how stepping away from that environment led her to take a more thoughtful, data-driven approach to health. We discuss why hormone testing can be an important step for women, especially as they age, and how low testosterone often goes unrecognized despite its impact on energy, mood, strength, and motivation.We also talk about diet culture and why extreme or restrictive approaches tend to disconnect women from their bodies rather than support long-term health. This episode emphasizes the value of small, realistic changes, consistency over time, and learning to pay attention to what your body is communicating.This conversation is practical, honest, and grounded. It’s not about perfection or pushing harder, it’s about understanding your body, using information wisely, and choosing habits you can sustain.Topics covered:Hormone health and why it matters for womenLow testosterone in women and common symptomsHormone testing and self-advocacyBurnout and physical healthCultivated dietTheirHonoring your body and trusting internal cuesconnect with Amy over on IG @officialamywelch or @bronzemedalmomsCheck out her podcast wherever you listen to podcasts - Bronze Medal MomsGet on her mailing list at amywelch.com and bronzemedalmoms.comStay in touch with JessicaInstagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠The growth lounge Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/19y9KAyZJm/?mibextid=wwXIfrYou Matter My Friend and I am cheering for you!⁠

In Episode 1/Part 2 of my conversation with Harmony, we move into one of the most tender and powerful parts of her healing journey. Harmony shares openly about her breast explant surgery and how removing her implants brought relief to many of the chronic health issues she had been living with for years. Symptoms that were once confusing, exhausting, and misunderstood finally began to make sense.We talk about:• The health issues that improved following explant surgery• Being misdiagnosed with Lyme disease and the clarity that came with deeper investigation• The supplements and support she used to help her body recover and rebuild• Why women must advocate for themselves and keep asking questions• The role of prayer and faith throughout her healing journeyHarmony speaks gently and honestly about identity and worth. About how wonderfully God made us. About how deeply worthy we have always been. About the truth that we were never broken or in need of fixing. We have always been enough.She shares that even if her younger self could not feel it at the time, even if she felt lost, unsure, or disconnected, she would want her to know this:God made you exactly who He wanted you to be.You are enough.And you are going to be okay.This episode is not about fear or quick fixes.It is about discernment.Trusting your body.Trusting God.And trusting yourself enough to keep searching for answers and returning to truth.If you are navigating unexplained symptoms, questioning a diagnosis, considering explant surgery, or wrestling with your worth in the middle of change, this conversation will meet you with hope, compassion, and deep reassurance.You do not need fixing.You need remembering.If you are Sober Curious, join Harmony's sober curious group here: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383549842702162/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT⁠Follow Harmony on IG:⁠https://www.instagram.com/discovering.harmony?igsh=MjQ5aWtzMDJ4b3h4⁠Ways to connect with Jessica:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠⁠The Growth Lounge Community:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegrowthloungepodcast⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠⁠here.⁠

I couldn’t imagine a more meaningful way to launch the Women & Wellness Series for 2026 than by sitting down with Harmony.Harmony was my very first podcast guest when I launched The Growth Lounge last year, and bringing her back for this two-part conversation feels both full circle and deeply intentional.In Part 1 of this 2 part episode with Harmony, she opens up about the nuances of each year. How sobriety evolves, what changes after the initial decision, and the clarity, healing, and self-trust that unfold over time.This is not a conversation about labels or rock bottoms.It is a conversation about choice.We talk about:• What to expect emotionally and physically when you choose sobriety• Why each year of sobriety brings a different kind of growth• The challenges no one talks about and the freedom that makes it worth it• Navigating sobriety when you don’t identify as an alcoholic• Creating community and connection as a sober-curious womanIf one of your intentions this year is to limit alcohol, take January off, or simply explore what life could feel like with more clarity and presence, this episode will meet you with wisdom, honesty, and so much warmth.Harmony also shares how to connect with others who are sober curious, reminding us that this journey does not have to be lonely and that curiosity is often the first step toward meaningful change.This conversation is gentle, grounding, and deeply encouraging.Come as you are. Stay curious. You are welcome here.If you are Sober Curious, join Harmony's sober curious group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383549842702162/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBTFollow Harmony on IG:https://www.instagram.com/discovering.harmony?igsh=MjQ5aWtzMDJ4b3h4Ways to connect with Jessica:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠The Growth Lounge Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegrowthloungepodcastWebsite: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠

This year stretched me, shaped me, and ultimately changed me.In this episode, I’m getting real about what it actually looked like to take my power back. Not through a new planner or another quick fix, but by getting radically honest, reflecting deeply, and rebuilding trust with myself and with God.When my dad passed three years ago, I did what so many of us do when we don’t know what to do with pain... I stayed busy. I jumped into masterminds, joined coaching programs, kept moving… because slowing down felt too heavy. But last November, I finally asked God how to hold both the good and the hard memories of my dad, and that moment changed everything. He met me right there and gave me a peace I didn’t even know I was chasing.Through coaching, reflection, and a lot of uncomfortable truth-telling, I realized I had been living in a victim mindset, quietly waiting for the right time, the right feeling, the right season to start showing up differently. But here’s the truth… the power I was searching for was never out there.It was always inside of me.In this episode, I’m sharing:How radical honesty completely changed the way I grow.What it looked like to take full ownership of my life and goals.Why self-trust is the foundation of everything I’m building now.How slowing down gave me more peace than hustling ever did.Why I’m closing out this year rooted in family, presence, and purpose.If you’ve been feeling caught between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming, this one’s for you. You don’t have to wait for January to start over. You can start right now, by keeping one small promise to yourself today.I’m also sharing what’s next. Taking November and December to slow down, pour into my people, and share a few of my favorite episodes (and some surprise bonus ones) along the way.If what I share in this episode hits home and you’re ready to walk deeper into your own 180, I’d love to have you join my next group or 1:1 coaching. Book your complimentary call here and see if this could be the change you need to finally move forward. Let’s stop waiting for the perfect moment and start becoming the women we were created to be, honest, intentional, and deeply rooted.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠I'm cheering for you!XOXO,Jess

When safety keeps you stuck, fear becomes the wall between you and your next level. In this episode, Jessica Phillips breaks down how your amygdala tricks you into believing comfort equals safety and how that false protection can hold you back from growth. She shares real stories from women at the Rooted and Rising Retreat who faced resistance, fear, and self-doubt, and what happens when you choose to walk through fear instead of around it.Learn how fear is actually a sign of expansion, why resistance means your brain is being rewired, and how courage opens the door to freedom and fulfillment.Fear may feel loud, but your growth is louder. Subscribe to The Growth Lounge, leave a quick review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that she was made for more.Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠Together we can change the world,XOXO,Jess

The Becoming Series: Coming Home to the Woman God Created You to BeThere’s a sacred messiness in the middle, that space between who you were and who you’re becoming. It’s uncomfortable, uncertain, and if we’re honest… sometimes it just feels funky.This week inside The Growth Lounge, we’re getting practical. Because unbecoming isn’t just spiritual - it’s somatic. It’s emotional. It’s physical. And the way we move through it matters.In this episode, I’m walking you through simple, holistic ways to un-funk yourself. The kind of practices that calm your nervous system, create mental clarity, and reconnect you with your faith and purpose again.We’re talking about the kind of healing work that happens behind the scenes. No filters, no applause, just real growth that lasts.The power of journaling and how writing things down moves emotions from your amygdala (emotional brain) to your prefrontal cortex (rational brain)How Christian meditation helps lower cortisol, regulate your breathing, and create space for God’s peace to enterThe science behind grounding in nature and why connecting with the earth literally calms your nervous systemHow laughter shifts your body chemistry and brings joy back into your healing journeyWhy changing your circle of influence can change your energy, mindset, and belief systemWhat it means to do the “dark work” the unseen, unglamorous, behind-the-scenes steps that build unshakable growthThis is the episode that helps you take your healing from concept to practice, from thinking about change to living it.Where do I feel “stuck” or emotionally foggy right now?What could I release through writing that I’ve been holding in my body?What does stillness feel like in my day and how can I make more space for it?Who in my circle makes me feel peaceful, supported, and spiritually grounded?What “dark work” am I avoiding because no one will see it but God?Friend, this season isn’t meant to break you, it’s meant to balance you.When you begin supporting your healing from the inside out - your body, mind, and spirit start speaking the same language. You feel lighter, clearer, and more aligned with who God created you to be.So if you’ve been walking through a funk… you’re not lost. You’re just in process.Let this be the week you slow down, journal it out, laugh a little more, step outside, and start doing the quiet work no one sees because that’s the work that changes everything.If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s in her own unbecoming season and needs a little hope today.Tag me on Instagram @jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠  and tell me which “un-funk” tool you’re starting with first; journaling, grounding, laughing, or changing your circle.And if you’re ready to go deeper, DM me the word UNFUNK and I’ll send you my 7-Day Reset Guide to help you find peace and flow again.Episode 1: The Turning Point — When “Enough Is Enough” Becomes Holy Ground Learn more about The 180 Method® → ⁠jessicaphillips.co⁠Join the Growth Lounge Community for deeper connection and coachingI'm cheering for you!XOXO,Jess

There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she whispers the words, " I can't carry this any more."If you’ve been there, or maybe you’re sitting in that space right now, this episode is for you.This is where my own 180 began. The day I realized that trying harder wasn’t healing me…it was hiding me.We talk a lot about growth and purpose, but what we often skip over is the part where we have to clear the clutter. The emotional, spiritual, and even physical junk that’s keeping us from hearing God clearly.Because just like cleaning out an old closet, healing means pulling everything out, sitting in the mess, and deciding what gets to stay and what has to go.In this first episode of The Becoming Series, I share the truth about what it looks like to come home to the woman God created you to be.We dig into:Why exhaustion and burnout are often God’s way of inviting you to begin againHow the brain (yep, your amygdala!) stores unexpressed emotions, and how that emotional clutter shows up in your lifeThe difference between real humility and the kind that keeps Christian women smallHow people-pleasing can look holy, but actually keeps us disconnected and resentfulWhat biblical women like Esther, Deborah, and the midwives of Exodus can teach us about courage and callingAnd yes...we even talk about your closet. Because after two powerful conversations with stylist Jessica Papineau, I can’t not bring up the link between your external space and your internal healing.Just like those clothes that no longer fit the woman you’re becoming, some beliefs, habits, and patterns need to be released too.So if you’ve been striving, performing, or holding it all together for everyone else...it’s time to exhale.This is your holy ground, friend. This is where transformation begins. Here are some journaling prompts for you this week:What is this pain trying to teach me?What am I avoiding because it feels too uncomfortable to face?What might God be inviting me to release?Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”Sometimes the breaking isn’t punishment, it’s preparation. The unbecoming before the becoming is not a set back, it is a set up!If this episode stirred something in you, if you’re ready to stop pretending you’re fine and start healing at the root, share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder that it’s not too late to begin again.Tag me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠⁠ and tell me what part hit home for you.And if you’re ready to take your next step, DM me the word TURNING and let's discuss your next steps. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation ⁠here.⁠I'm cheering for you!XOXO,Jess

In Part 2 of my conversation with luxury stylist and transformational guide Jessica Papineau, we go beyond the wardrobe and dive into the practices, mindset shifts, and bold choices that lead to lasting transformation.Jessica shares how everything from cold plunging to meditation and visualization has shaped her journey—and how those tools can help you shed what no longer serves you. We talk about how clothing holds frequency, why it’s time to stop “wearing our old selves,” and how raising your frequency through what you wear can align you with your future self.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:✨ Why investing in your clothing is not superficial—it’s sacred self-expression✨ How to let what’s inside of you shine through on the outside✨ The power of facing heavy, uncomfortable truths to align with your authentic self✨ How intuition guided Jessica to create her powerful mastermind program✨ Why changing your wardrobe can be the catalyst for changing your life✨ What happens when you get in the right rooms with the right women.This conversation is about more than style—it’s about self-discovery, frequency, and freedom. Jessica invites us to let go of what’s holding us back and step fully into the confident, radiant women we were designed to be.🎧 Press play, and get ready to see your closet—and your transformation—in a whole new light.Connect with Jessica PapineauInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejessicapapineau/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/customizedstylingbyjessica⁠LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/thejessicapapineau⁠⁠Book a Free Styling Call⁠Let's continue the conversation:Come get in the room with other women who have decided to step out in faith and put fear in the back seat at the ⁠⁠⁠Rooted and Rising Retreat⁠⁠⁠ — October 23–26, 2025:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠⁠Sign up for my newsletter for inspiration delivered to your inbox ⁠here.⁠⁠Download my free⁠ L.I.G.H.T. Method Framework⁠ and start taking the lid off today.⁠Together we can change the world,XOXOJess

In this powerful 2-part series, I sit down with the incredible Jessica Papineau, visionary founder of CSJ Styling, to uncover the story behind her mission of helping women rise into the most confident version of themselves.From her earliest days, fashion wasn’t just clothing,it was her lifeline. Growing up in difficult conditions, style became a way for Jessica to express hope, resilience, and possibility. That thread carried her into a new city, where she poured herself into the one thing she always knew was her gifting: fashion.Jessica shares how staying rooted in her vision shaped her journey, and how she now pours that same belief into women everywhere, helping them see what’s possible for their future and aligning their wardrobes with the women they are becoming.With over two decades of experience, Jessica has transformed the way women show up in their careers, relationships, and daily lives through her signature styling framework. Her work goes far beyond clothing...it’s about empowerment, confidence, and embodying your most powerful self.Whether she’s working one-on-one, speaking on stages, or leading her CSJ Styling community, Jessica is proof that when you stay true to your vision, you create a ripple effect of transformation for others.✨ This is a conversation about resilience, vision, and the power of style to unlock the woman within.Connect with Jessica PapineauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicapapineau/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/customizedstylingbyjessicaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thejessicapapineauBook a Free Styling CallLet's continue the conversation:Come get in the room with other women who have decided to step out in faith and put fear in the back seat at the ⁠⁠Rooted and Rising Retreat⁠⁠ — October 23–26, 2025:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠⁠Sign up for my newsletter for inspiration delivered to your inbox here.⁠Download my free L.I.G.H.T. Method Framework and start taking the lid off today.⁠Together we can change the world,XOXOJess

Comfort feels safe, but it’s quietly dividing us. When we refuse to get uncomfortable, when we won’t sit down across from one another and have honest conversations, we lose the chance to really hear, understand, and grow together. Instead, we cling to the sound bites, highlight reels, and media clips that keep us in our corners.In this episode, I dive into why the solution isn’t “out there” in the noise...it’s within us. It’s in choosing discomfort over silence, leaning into dialogue instead of division, and having the courage to ask ourselves:Why do I believe what I believe? Is it actually true? Or am I just repeating what I’ve heard?I’ll also share how Charlie Kirk got one thing right: he called us to be uncomfortable. He invited us to examine, to research, to think critically, and to show compassion for one another. Because real change won’t happen until we’re willing to stop consuming and start connecting.And to tie this together, I want to bring in one of my favorite books, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. This little book lays out four powerful principles for living with integrity and freedom:Be impeccable with your word.Don’t take anything personally.Don’t make assumptions.Always do your best.When we practice these, especially not taking things personally and not making assumptions, we open the door for deeper conversations, more compassion, and a whole lot less division.If you’ve been feeling the weight of our divided world, this episode will challenge you to see discomfort differently—not as pain to avoid, but as the pathway to growth, unity, and transformation.👉 Tune in and let’s explore what’s possible when we choose conversation over comfort.Let's continue the conversation:Come get in the room with other women who have decided to step out in faith and put fear in the back seat at the ⁠Rooted and Rising Retreat⁠ — October 23–26, 2025:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠Want inspiration delivered right to your email. Join the conversation here.Download my free L.I.G.H.T. Method Framework and start taking the lid off today.Together we can change the world,XOXO,Jess

There comes a moment when the noise quiets down. The house feels different, the roles you’ve held for years start to shift, and you find yourself looking in the mirror wondering… Who am I now?In today’s episode, I’m opening up about that tender season of life where the busyness fades and what’s left is an awareness of yourself — sometimes for the first time in decades. It can feel lonely. It can feel strange. And yet, this is often the very place where God begins to whisper, “Daughter, it’s time to remember who you are.”I share a personal story that changed how I looked at seasons forever, and I’ll invite you to think about what might be bubbling under the lid you’ve kept shut tight...the dreams, the hurts, even the parts of yourself you’ve put on hold while caring for everyone else.This isn’t an easy conversation, but it’s a necessary one. Because on the other side of this transition is a version of you that is more grounded, more authentic, and more aligned than ever before.If you’ve been feeling lost in the quiet, or if you’re longing to reconnect with who God created you to be, I want you to know you are not alone. Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let’s walk through this together.Links + ResourcesDownload my free L.I.G.H.T. Method Guide Join the Growth Lounge Podcast CommunityJoin the Rooted & Rising Community Learn more about the Rooted & Rising Retreat (October 23–26, 2025) And if this conversation touched you, would you share it with a friend who needs the same reminder? Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is invite someone else into the journey with us.Spoken Word For This Season:“God is not done with me.I am stepping into a new season with courage.I release the fear of who I was,and I embrace the woman I am becoming.I am grounded. I am worthy. I am loved.And I will rise into who God created me to be.”🤍 I am cheering for you my friend!Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠

I had a pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Fui, Sarah is a licensed trauma therapist transitioned to life and business coach. She helps multi passionate entrepreneurs and creatives gain clarity, trust their intuition and overcome self-sabotaging patterns so that they can step into their calling. Aside from being a homeschooling mama of five children, she is also a singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, and host of the Renaissance Achiever podcast. In this episode we embark on the most grounded, soul stirring, powerful conversation about trusting that inner voice, our intuition. Sarah shares how she tuned in so deeply to her own, how she helps others tune in and what happens when you don't tune in. You are going to want to stay to the end when she shares one of her most powerful intuitive moments and what it had to do with peaches! This is one of those episodes you are going to want to put on when your soul is heavy or when you are questioning your path. Save it, share it and if it speaks to you , please comment and subscribe. I cannot wait for you to experience the blessing of this episode, let's dig in!Connect with Sarah :Instagram & FB: @sarahfuicoachingIf you are searching for a space to get quiet and reset for your next season of life, then come get in the room with other women who have decided to step out in faith and put fear in the back seat at the ⁠Rooted and Rising Retreat⁠ — October 23–26, 2025:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠Want inspiration delivered straight to your inbox: Join the Email listL.I.G.H.T Method FrameworkAll my love,Jess

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary to us! 🎉💍Thirty years… wow. What a ride it’s been! In today’s special episode, Chad and I sat down to look back on three decades of love, growth, and everything in between. From those nervous first dates to walking down the aisle, from the silly little pet peeves to our favorite things about each other—we covered it all.And because we wanted to celebrate by giving you something too, we each wrote down 15 marriage tips to share with you. Some match, some don’t, but all come straight from the heart.Whether you’re newly dating, celebrating a milestone, or somewhere in between, we hope this conversation makes you smile, sparks some reflection, and reminds you that lasting love is built in the small moments just as much as the big ones.✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:The story of our first dateWhat we’ve learned through 30 years of marriage15 of Jess’s best tips for building a strong marriage15 of Chad’s best tips (spoiler: they may or may not involve sunsets and the beach 🌅)How faith, laughter, and forgiveness have been our anchors through every seasonWe hope our stories and tips are a blessing to you, no matter where you’re at in your own journey.Jess’s tipsit’s ok to go to bed mad.success in marriage is more about becoming the right person than it is finding the right person.laugh about the hard things too.if you were overreacting the night before, be willing to laugh about it in the morning.hold hands.kiss in front of your kids.be playful.don’t assume — ask.pray for your husband without expectation.invest in your own healing continuously.spend time apart.take trips without the kids.talk about money.appreciate your differences.let him use his strengths.hold space for each other.Chad’s tipstell your wife she’s beautiful.hold hands as often as possible.eat dinners together.have date nights.make meals for your wife.pick up each other’s slack.recognize when there is slack (see above).learn to say “i’m sorry” when you are wrong.say “i love you” all the time.get groceries together.take her to the beach.dream big together.sit and watch sunsets together.do hard things.listen.Here’s to 30 years behind us… and a lifetime ahead. 🥂If you are looking to get in the room with other women who Join us at the ⁠Rooted and Rising Retreat⁠ — October 23–26, 2025:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠Want to get inspiration delivered straight to your inbox? Join the email list!Want to go deeper..donwload my FREE alignment framework: L.I.G.H.T Method FrameworkIf this episode touched your heart, please like - share - comment and be sure to leave a review.all my love 💛Jess

Today on The Growth Lounge, I’m joined by the incredible Gina Nichols — certified life coach, dynamic speaker, and founder of Divorce: Redefined.After walking through the heartbreak of four divorces, raising a blended family (including four kids under five and an unexpected set of twins), and even reaching a point where she didn’t want to go on… Gina made a powerful choice: her story would not end in brokenness.Instead, she turned her pain into purpose. With persistence, faith, and just the right amount of stubbornness, Gina has redefined what it means to rise after divorce. She now helps high-achieving women stop letting divorce define them — and start creating the life they were always meant to live.In this episode, Gina shares:Her deeply personal journey of moving through shame and guilt into healing and joy.How the 180 Method coaching became a turning point, helping her find happiness and celebrate 20 years of marriage with the love of her life.Why the never-ending pursuit of your best self inspires the people you love to rise, too.✨ Whether you’ve experienced divorce or you simply need a reminder that your story isn’t over, this conversation is packed with heart, hope, and healing.🎧 Tune in and let us know what resonates most — your next chapter might be closer than you think. If you found value in this episode please be sure to like, share, subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Host:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠Email list:https://jessicaphillips.co/contactL.I.G.H.T Method Frameworkhttps://jessicaphillips.co/freebie/freebie-opt-inConnect with Guest: Website:ginanicholscoaching.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ginanicholscoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gina.y.nichols

Grab your favorite mocktail - I am sipping my protein shake - and settle in for this behind the scenes interview with one of my favorite humans, Jordan Reynolds.From selling erasers for .25 in the 5th grade to building 2 six figure businesses by the age of 30, we talk about it all!Jordan gets real about being bullied, dealing with anorexia, dropping out of college and how she stayed true to herself through it all. She is an out of the box thinker, I am going to do it my way kind of girl who is compassionate, driven and on a mission to help other people pursue their own dreams and see what is possible in their own lives.Grab the L.I.G.H.T Method Framework guide to healing Connect with Jessica:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠Join The Growth Lounge Facebook pageConnect with Jordan:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.reynolds.94IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordankylieofficial/You were never meant to stay stuck.There’s a version of you waiting on the other side of this stretch.And I promise — you don’t have to get there alone.With love,Jessica 💛

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Growth Lounge!Today we’re wrapping up the L.I.G.H.T. Method — the framework that’s been guiding us through healing, clarity, and coming home to who we truly are.This final step? It’s the one so many of us resist.It’s bold.It’s vulnerable.And it’s everything.T is for Take Your Seat.Because after you’ve pulled the lid off, immersed in the middle, gotten quiet, and started to harness growth… the next step is to stop shrinking and start showing up.✨ Inside this episode:​ What it really means to take your seat in this season​ Why women stay stuck on the sidelines of their own lives​ There is a table with your name on it.. and God has already pulled the chair out- you just have to get in the room.​ The connection between boldness, and belonging and pushing through resistance ​ Practical examples of what “taking your seat” looks like​ Three journal prompts to help you step into the room you’ve been avoiding💛 This episode is especially for you if:​ You feel like you’ve outgrown your current environment​ You’ve been downplaying your voice, gifts, or vision​ You’re waiting to feel “ready” before saying yes to your next level​ You’re longing for a space to belong without performing or pretending🧭 Want to follow along with the full method?Download the free L.I.G.H.T. Method guide here:👉 Download the PDF⸻💛 Let’s stay connected!Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co🌿 Join The Growth Lounge Facebook Group!If you’re ready to walk into the room where growth, healing, and real conversations are happening — this is your space.We’re doing this together.👉 Join here⸻📣 If this episode lit something up inside you, please…✅ Leave a written review on Apple or Spotify✅ Subscribe so you never miss a future episode✅ Share this with a friend who’s been sitting on the sidelines of her own lifeYou don’t need to earn your seat.You already belong.Let’s rise — together.With love,Jessica 💛

“Sometimes the only thing standing between where you are and where God is calling you… is the ceiling you didn’t realize you built.” ~ Voice Unbound Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Growth Lounge!We’re continuing our journey through the L.I.G.H.T. Method — a soul-led framework I created for the woman who’s been everything to everyone, and is now asking… what about me?Today’s step is a big one — it’s H for Harness Growth.Because real growth doesn’t happen by accident.It happens on purpose — and with support.In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to stop shrinking, stop hiding, and finally choose the next version of yourself… even when it’s uncomfortable.✨ Inside this episode:What “hitting an upper limit” actually looks like (and why it’s not a bad thing)Why women in midlife often get stuck despite reading all the books, doing all the things, and trying to changeThe myth of self-sufficiency and how isolation keeps us stuckHow mentorship, sisterhood, and spiritual guidance create momentum for growthEncouragement to open yourself to receiving help, not just giving it3 guided journal prompts to help you reflect, uncover your blocks, and move forward🧠 This episode is especially for you if:You’re craving growth but keep hitting the same wallYou feel stuck between who you were and who you’re becomingYou’re secretly afraid to ask for help because you’ve always been the strong oneYou long to be surrounded by women who get it — who are walking the same path of healing, reinvention, and faith-filled transformation🎯 You’ll walk away with:A mindset shift around what real growth requiresPermission to receive instead of performClarity on your next step and who might help you get thereA reminder that your healing journey is sacred, and you don’t have to do it alone🧭 Want to follow along with the full method?Download the free L.I.G.H.T. Method guide here:👉 Download the PDF💛 Let’s stay connected!Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠🌿 Join The Growth Lounge Facebook Group!This is where we take these conversations deeper. It’s a safe, encouraging space for women rediscovering who they are after raising families, walking through faith shifts, or healing what they’ve buried for too long.Inside, you’ll find sisterhood, reflection prompts, and real conversation around what it means to rise again.👉 Join here📣 If this episode spoke to your heart, please…✨ Leave a written review on Apple or Spotify — it truly helps more women find this message✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s final episode in the L.I.G.H.T. series✨ Share this episode with a friend, sister, or teammate who’s ready to grow on purposeYou were never meant to stay stuck.There’s a version of you waiting on the other side of this stretch.And I promise — you don’t have to get there alone.With love,Jessica 💛

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of The Growth Lounge!We’re continuing our journey through the L.I.G.H.T. Method — a personal framework I created to help women peel back the layers, reconnect with themselves, and rise into who they were always meant to be.Today, we’re exploring the third step: G – Get Quiet.This is the part of the process where transformation takes root — not through doing more, but through being still.✨ Inside this episode:Why stillness often feels scary for high-functioning womenHow busyness keeps us from hearing what we truly needThe sacred connection between silence and claritySimple ways to start creating quiet space in your dayA powerful reframe: You’re not lost — you’re just loudIf you’ve been feeling disconnected from your intuition, your peace, or even your faith… this episode is your invitation to turn down the noise and tune back in.🧭 Want to follow along with the full method?Download the free L.I.G.H.T. Method guide here:👉 Download the PDF💛 Let’s stay connected!Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠🌿 Join The Growth Lounge Facebook Group!This is where we take the podcast conversations deeper. It’s a private space for women rediscovering themselves, rewriting their stories, and learning how to rise — together.👉 Join here📣 If this episode spoke to your heart, please…✅ Leave a written review on Apple or Spotify✅ Subscribe so you don’t miss the next step in the L.I.G.H.T. Method✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs a moment of stillness in her own journeyStillness isn’t where you’re forgotten — it’s where you’re found.Let’s walk into the quiet together.With love,Jessica 💛

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of The Growth Lounge!We’re continuing with something deeply personal — a framework born out of my own healing, my own breakdowns, and my own breakthroughs.This week, we dive into the second step of The L.I.G.H.T. Method — a process I created to help women peel back the layers and come home to who they truly are.Last week, we took the Lid Off — exposing the stories, pain, and patterns that were never ours to carry. And now? We step into the part most women want to skip…✨ The messy middle.This episode is all about the “I” — Immerse — and the sacred, uncomfortable, necessary space where real transformation begins.✨ Inside this episode:​What the messy middle really looks like (and why it matters)​Why we resist this part of the healing journey​How to shift from judgment to curiosity​The beauty of staying in process instead of rushing ahead.​A reminder: you are not behind. You are exactly where you need to be.If you’ve been asking questions like,“Why do I keep repeating this pattern?”“When will it finally click?”“Am I the only one who feels stuck in the in-between?”This episode was made for you.🧭 Want to follow along with the full method?Download the free L.I.G.H.T. Method guide here:👉 Download the PDFhttps://jessicaphillips.co/freebie/freebie-opt-in💛 Let’s stay connected!→ Instagram: @jessicaphillipsco→ Facebook: jessicaphillipsco→ Website: www.jessicaphillips.co🌿 Join The Growth Lounge Facebook Group!This is where we take the podcast conversations deeper. It’s a safe space for faith-filled, purpose-driven women who are rediscovering themselves, rewriting their stories, and learning how to rise.📣 If this episode spoke to your heart, please…✅ Leave a written review so more women can find this message✅ Subscribe so you don’t miss the next step in the L.I.G.H.T. Method✅ Share this episode with a friend who’s walking through her own becomingThe middle may feel messy, but it is sacred. And I’m so proud of you for walking through it.With love,Jessica 💛

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The Growth Lounge!We’re continuing with something deeply personal — a framework born out of my own healing, my own breakdowns, and my own breakthroughs.In this episode, I’m introducing the first step of The L.I.G.H.T. Method — a process I created to help women peel back the layers and come home to who they truly are.We start with L: Lid Off — because before we can heal, we have to see what we’ve been carrying.✨ Inside this episode:Why taking the lid off is the most courageous thing you can doWhat it really means to let go of what’s not yoursThe kinds of pain women often bury — and how it quietly shapes their lifeA few journal prompts to help you gently open up what’s been hiddenIf you’ve been feeling disconnected, numb, or like something is missing… this is your invitation to start exploring what’s underneath — without shame, without pressure, and without rushing the process.Of course! Here's a detailed and professional set of show notes for Episode 1 of The Growth Lounge — designed to connect, serve, and guide your listeners to the next step with you:Welcome to Season 2 of The Growth Lounge!We’re kicking off with something deeply personal — a framework born out of my own healing, my own breakdowns, and my own breakthroughs.In this episode, I’m introducing the first step of The L.I.G.H.T. Method — a process I created to help women peel back the layers and come home to who they truly are.We start with L: Lid Off — because before we can heal, we have to see what we’ve been carrying.✨ Inside this episode:Why taking the lid off is the most courageous thing you can doWhat it really means to let go of what’s not yoursThe kinds of pain women often bury — and how it quietly shapes their lifeA few journal prompts to help you gently open up what’s been hiddenHow God meets us right in the mess and begins to make something beautifulIf you’ve been feeling disconnected, numb, or like something is missing… this is your invitation to start exploring what’s underneath — without shame, without pressure, and without rushing the process.🧭 Want to follow along with the full method?Download the free L.I.G.H.T. Method guide Let’s stay connected!Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠🌿 Join The Growth Lounge Facebook Group!This is where we take the podcast conversations deeper. It’s a safe space for faith-filled, purpose-driven women who are rediscovering themselves, rewriting their stories, and learning how to rise. If this episode spoke to your heart, please…Leave a written review so more women can find this messageSubscribe so you don’t miss a single step of the L.I.G.H.T. MethodAnd share this episode with a friend who’s ready to start her own healing journeyThis is just the beginning. You were made to shine — and I’m honored to walk with you.With love,Jessica 💛

Welcome to season two friends! Today I kick off the season with my story. A deeper dive into why I created the growth lounge and why my heart is so tender toward turning the soul light on for people.Have you ever walked through darkness, praying to find a way out? Me too friend and what I want you to know is this:YOU MATTER.Your voice, Your dreams, Your hurts, Your joys..it ALL matters.So if you are burdened by the 'I don't matter' moments, thoughts, actions and responses from others in your life right now, I pray that this episode blesses you and that you join me for the next 5 weeks as I did into my light method, a journey to turning your soul light on.You Matter friends and I am cheering for you. If this episode spoke to you, would you take a minute and give this podcast a 5 star review and a written comment about how it impacted you? Share it with someone who needs it today, Thank you🤍If you are looking for a space and a community to lock arms with as you navigate this season you are in, join us at the ⁠Rooted and Rising Retreat⁠ — October 23–26, 2025:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipsco⁠Facebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠

In this episode of The Growth Lounge, I get real about a recent experience that almost stopped me from attending an event that reignited my purpose—and how fear nearly won. We will dig in to the science behind fear, the way our brains are wired to keep us safe (not fulfilled), and how you can lay down new neural pathways by choosing to move forward anyway.You’ll hear how my inner circle played a huge part in how I overcame the grip of anxiety. How they reminded me that I am a child of God who is meant to walk in faith, truth, and courage and that acting in the face of fear might be the most powerful shift I could make.Take a listen to my episode on leveling up your inner circle here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pAVZ5jLN45hYK1BdP9nTX?si=7ViuDL-YQxeA5nQ77-KTlQRemember, who you surround yourself with plays a massive role in whether fear shrinks you or faith expands you.And then get in the room with other women who have decided to step out in faith and put fear in the back seat at the Rooted and Rising Retreat — October 23–26, 2025: Instagram: @jessicaphillipscoFacebook: jessicaphillipscoWebsite: www.jessicaphillips.coSubscribe + Leave a Review:If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. It helps this message reach the women who need it most.Timothy 1:7 (NLT)“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”This verse reminds us that fear doesn’t come from God—it’s a false voice trying to keep us small. But God equips us with courage, love, and clarity.

In today’s episode, I sit down with the radiant Monica Connolly—Certified Holistic Life & Mindset Coach, speaker, and host of the Unshakeable Belief podcast. Monica shares her incredible story of resilience, healing, and rebirth after hitting rock bottom while caring for her medically fragile family and navigating her own chronic illness.After losing 150 pounds and rebuilding her life from the inside out, Monica discovered her mission: to help faith-driven women in transition rise into the life they were created for. We unpack her powerful THRIVE Blueprint and talk about what it truly takes to reset your body, rewire your mindset, and reclaim your purpose.This conversation is for any woman who feels stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to move forward—Monica’s story will meet you right where you are and remind you that you were made for more.💡 What We Cover:Monica’s story of caregiving, loss, healing, and rediscoveryThe moment she knew something had to change—and how she took actionWhat the THRIVE Blueprint is and how it helps women transform from the inside outHow faith, mindset, and nervous system regulation play into lasting changeWhy rebuilding doesn’t mean starting over—it means rising up🔥 Connect with Monica:Website: monicaconnollycoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaconnollyandco?igsh=bHdnMXFvaXA5ZzA3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monica.a.connolly.7?mibextid=LQQJ4dPodcast: Unshakeable Belief🔥 Connect with Jessica:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillipscoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaphillipsco/

In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge, Jessica Phillips unpacks the truth behind one of the most life-altering concepts in personal growth: your circle of influence.If you’ve ever felt stuck, stagnant, or like you’re outgrowing the people around you—this conversation is your sign. Jessica shares research-backed insights, real-life experiences, and faith-filled encouragement to help you evaluate your inner circle and step into spaces that reflect the woman you’re becoming.You’ll walk away with clarity, courage, and permission to seek rooms where your growth isn’t just accepted—it’s expected.Why the people closest to you impact your mindset, habits, and even your healthHow elevating your inner circle creates powerful shifts in your lifeReal examples of what changes when you surround yourself with growth-minded peopleResearch-based evidence for upgrading your relationshipsA loving reminder that you are worth being surrounded by powerful, life-giving womenHow to join a safe, faith-rooted community if you don’t have one yetJoin the Rooted and Rising community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Get in the room at the Rooted and Rising Retreat: https://jessicaphillips.co/retreat/Landing-Page Connect with Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaphillips.co/Connect with Jessica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillipscoDownload my FREE L.I.G.H.T. Method guide : https://jessicaphillips.co/freebie/freebie-opt-inShare this episode with a friend who’s ready to grow!Journal Prompt: Who are the 5 people you spend the most time with—and how do they reflect who you’re becoming?Be sure to leave a review, subscribe to The Growth Lounge, and tag Jessica on social to let her know your biggest takeaway. You were never meant to grow alone—and you are so welcome in this room.

In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge, I’m joined by Laura Tanner Ard, the incredible woman who helped me launch my podcast. We dive deep into her personal journey of love, loss, and resilience. Laura is a Christian Life Coach, podcast host, and speaker who helps women reclaim their identity in Christ and find their God-given voice after seasons of loss, silence, or self-doubt. In this episode, she shares the story of her first marriage to a narcissist, where faith was used to control. Through the pain of that experience, she found the strength to break free and embark on a new chapter. She speaks about her second marriage to the love of her life— a beautiful relationship filled with love and growth. But life wasn’t finished testing her. She walks us through the heart-wrenching process of walking her husband home to be with the Lord after his battle with cancer.As we talk about her journey, we also explore the deep, raw realities of raising children, raising grandchildren, and navigating life's inevitable transitions. Throughout it all, Laura highlights the profound joy and growth that can coexist with grief.This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the unexpected blessings that arise from life's hardest moments.Key Takeaways:Navigating the complex dynamics of marriage and personal growthFinding hope and healing after a toxic relationshipThe journey of caregiving and grief during a loved one’s illnessHow grief and joy can co-exist, and how we can find growth in the midst of sorrowThe importance of family, faith, and community through life’s transitionsWhether you're walking through your own challenges, dealing with loss, or embracing a new chapter, you are going to want to grab a cup of tea, coffee or your favorite mocktail, pull up a seat and settle in for this woman's amazing story of strength, resilience and yes..a little bit of sass too! This episode offers hope, perspective, and a reminder that life is full of possibilities— even in the hardest of times.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this conversation meaningful. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how this episode impacted you.To connect with Jessica ~ FBhttps://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillipscoIGhttps://www.instagram.com/jessicaphillipsco/Threadshttps://www.threads.com/@jessicaphillipsco?xmt=AQF0443JfeiS9vh_03jk9A80UBUI6Qq-aRoVG2HGGDfqnUAThe Bloom Collective | Rooted and Rise Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Website:Jessicaphillips.coTo connect with Laura ArdIGhttps://www.instagram.com/voice_unbound?igsh=MWcxNzJidDNjdmJtcA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/VoiceUnboundCoaching?mibextid=LQQJ4dWebsitehttps://voiceunboundcoaching.com YouTube https://youtube.com/@lauraardwellnesslifecoachingTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@laura.ard1?_t=8nbkhor6pqd&_r=1Get my five day free journal prompts tap here and I will send it to you!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into simple, practical ways to start putting yourself back on the to-do list. If you’ve spent years putting others first, it’s time to rewire that pattern—literally! I’ll share how small, consistent self-care habits create new neural pathways, how an 18-minute pause can help you make better choices, and why saying “yes” to yourself first is a game-changer. Ready to take small steps toward a healthier, happier you? Let’s do this!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How five minutes a day can reprogram your brain for self-care✨ Why small, consistent actions matter more than big, sporadic ones✨ The science behind pausing for 18 minutes before making decisions✨ How to start saying “yes” to YOU without guilt✨ A simple way to build a self-care habit that actually sticksYour Self-Care Challenge This Week:Choose ONE self-care action and commit to it daily. It could be drinking a full glass of water in the morning, stretching before checking your phone, or simply taking five deep breaths before your day starts. Remember, small steps lead to big changes!Resources & Links:➡️ Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxs➡️ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/Loved this episode?If this resonated with you, I’d love it if you could share it with a friend who needs a little encouragement! And if you’re feeling generous, leave a review—it helps me reach more amazing women like you.See you next time for Episode 3, where we’ll talk about boundaries and protecting your energy! You won’t want to miss it.

In this empowering episode, Jessica sits down with Laurie—speaker, healer, and certified POUND Unplugged instructor—whose mission is to help women break free from limiting beliefs and step fully into their power. Laurie shares how her personal growth journey led her to the realization that transformation happens in the room—where energy aligns, breakthroughs unfold, and dreams expand.From leading her Belief Builder Workshop to guiding women through mindset shifts and movement, Laurie invites us to imagine what’s possible when we stop playing small and start living uncontained.If you’ve ever felt boxed in by doubt or unsure of what’s next, this episode will breathe belief back into your bones.Follow along for mindset shifts, empowerment, and the tools to rewrite your story. 🚀https://lauriematson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3GzhHYWV/?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie_matson?igsh=MXBxbmZsdTFnenVqOQ==Ifyou loved this episode, please leave a review and subscribe to help the Growth Lounge Grow. I would love to hear you takeaways from this episode so let’s connect!!https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/The Bloom Collective Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Jessicaphillips.co

Ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? In this special episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite tools for reclaiming your peace, your focus, and your priorities—time blocking.Whether you're juggling business, family, healing, or all three, this simple strategy helps you stop spinning your wheels and start moving with intention. I’ll walk you through exactly what time blocking is, why it works (especially for women like us), and how to start using it without feeling boxed in.No fluff. No overwhelm. Just practical steps to help you protect your energy, make space for what matters, and finally feel like you're living on purpose—not on autopilot.This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most. Let’s get into it.Please leave a review and subscribe to help grow this podcast. That would mean the world to me! I would love to hear if you used the prompt below and gave time blocking a shot so let's connect!https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillipscohttps://www.instagram.com/jessicaphillipsco/The Bloom Collective | Rooted & Rising Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Website: Jessicaphillips.coCHAT GPT PROMPT:If you are brand new to ChatGPT - tell it a little about yourself such as:My name is, My age is, I do this for a living, This year I want to - insert your goals, and 3-4 things about you as a person.Then you can use a prompt similar to this:Based on what you know about me and my goals for this year , can you create a daily schedule to fit my life please? Things I want to include are: (for example)Exercise in the AMDaily devotion timeFood prep on Sunday afternoon10 minutes of walking after lunchVisiting my motherOn Monday, Wednesday , Friday form 11-4 block off that time for XYZ.You get the picture here, be specific about what you want included in the daily schedule.Then continue to work with the program until you have a schedule you feel works for your life. Some additional things you can tell ChatGPT are I would like this schedule to feel like freedom to me and not be too ridged.I don't want to plan anything on Saturday mornings, so make that flex time please.Dob't be afraid to get as specific as you want and Happy Time Blocking!!

In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge, I sit down with Corree Roofener , who is so much more than her titles. She’s a financial advisor coach, foster mom, nonprofit founder, and a heart-led leader who is challenging the way we think about money, purpose, and impact.We talk about what it really means to trust your intuition and say yes to the things that stretch you—even when it’s uncomfortable. She opens up about her passion for helping people break out of the boxes they’ve been taught to live in, especially around finances. Her mission? To help others rewrite their money story, get clear on what actually works for them, and create a future that aligns with both their values and their vision.And her heart for service doesn’t stop at business—she’s also deeply invested in supporting young adults who’ve aged out of the foster care system, helping them build life skills and a solid foundation for their next chapter.✨ Inside this episode:​How to trust yourself in seasons of uncertainty​The courage it takes to do the hard (but right) thing​Why traditional money advice doesn’t work for everyone—and what to do instead​How to break out of the box and create financial strategies that actually fit you​The power of using business as a vehicle for impact and purposeThis conversation is an invitation to think differently, live more intentionally, and lead with both wisdom and heart.🎧 Listen in and let us know what speaks to your soul.Tag me and share your biggest takeaway.https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/The Bloom Collective Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Jessicaphillips.coConnect with Corree:crfinancialfoundations.comFosteringthesummit.orgInstagram: @correeroofenercoachhttps://www.facebook.com/corree.roofener

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Stacey—a former special education teacher of 28 years who left the classroom to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. After attending a personal growth conference she couldn’t technically afford, Stacey returned home with a bold decision: she was going to retire.With no clear plan and no financial safety net, she took a leap of faith. That leap led her straight into purpose. Now, through her work with Bridging the Gap Advocacy, Stacey stands in the gap for families navigating the often-overwhelming world of IEPs, ensuring their children receive the support and services they deserve.We dive deep into:What it looks like to walk through fear with your eyes wide openHow self-development can awaken purpose in unexpected placesWhy healing connects the dots in ways we never could’ve predictedThe power of advocacy—and what happens when one brave woman says “there has to be more”If you’re in a season of transition or wondering what’s next, this episode will remind you that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s doing it anyway.Connect with Stacey: https://bridgingthegapadvocacy.com/https://www.facebook.com/stacey.porritthttps://www.instagram.com/staceyporritt/Connect with Jessica:https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Jessicaphillips.coRate + Review:If this episode moved you, don’t forget to leave a review and share it with a friend who needs a little extra courage today.

In this episode of The Growth Lounge, I’m joined by the bold and brilliant Dr. Jennifer Cilino-Folks—aka The Maverick. With over 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist, a powerhouse 180 Method Coach, and a straight-shooting, humor-loving truth teller, Jennifer brings her signature no-fluff style to the mic.We dive into what it really means to lay down the victim role, break out of the box of other people’s expectations, and reclaim your power—especially when life throws you curveballs. Jennifer opens up about her own personal transformation, including the healing journey from a lonely marriage to one built on deep trust and mutual growth.This conversation is packed with wisdom for the high achiever who feels stuck, the woman who’s tired of playing small, and anyone ready to live with more authenticity, alignment, and freedom.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why letting go of the victim role is essential for healingHow to stop living by someone else’s rules and create your ownHow stepping through fear and leaning into curiosity can open doors What it really looks like to live on purposeConnect with Dr. Jennifer Cilino-Folks:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.aurand.7Instagram: cilinofolks Website: ⁠https://form.jotform.com/232877709883071⁠⁠Let’s keep growing together! If you loved this conversation, be sure to rate, review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxs⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/⁠

✨ Episode Summary:In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge, Jessica dives into the surprising truth that anxiety and excitement often feel exactly the same in your body. You’ll learn the science behind why that is, how to reframe anxious energy into excited energy, and how to harness this shift for personal growth, faith, and freedom.💡 Key Takeaways:Anxiety and excitement share the same nervous system response.The difference lies in how we interpret the experience.You can flip the script by saying “I’m excited” and anchoring to your why.Faith invites us to release anxiety and receive peace.💫 Here’s how to flip the script in the moment:​ Name it. “This feels like anxiety, but what if it’s excitement?”​ Speak it. Literally say, “I’m excited.” Even if you don’t believe it yet.​ Anchor it. Connect it to the WHY—“I care because this matters. I’m growing. I’m showing up.”​ Breathe. Give your body a signal that you are safe. Long exhales help bring you back🧠 Weekly Challenge:When you feel nervous this week, pause and ask:“Could this be excitement in disguise?”Try saying “I’m excited,” breathe deeply, and step into the moment. Message Jessica on Instagram with how it went!📖 Scripture:“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”📲 Connect with Jessica:https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/Please like, subscribe and leave a review to help the show grow 🙏

Ever feel guilty for taking time for yourself?For saying "no"?For resting?In this heartfelt episode, we're confronting the guilt that creeps in when we begin to honor our own needs—and replacing it with God's truth. You’ll learn how to let go of people-pleasing, recognize the enemy’s lies, and embrace the peace and rest your Heavenly Father wants for you.You’re not meant to live burned out. You’re meant to live renewed. And today, we're releasing the guilt and receiving grace.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why guilt is often rooted in people-pleasing, fear, or old patterns—not GodHow the enemy uses guilt to keep you stuck in burnoutWhat Jesus modeled about rest, boundaries, and time with GodWhy self-care is actually stewardship of your God-given lifeScriptures that release you from guilt and invite you into restA powerful way to pause and pray when guilt creeps in📖 Scriptures Referenced:🕊 “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28🕊 “Let your ‘Yes’ be yes, and your ‘No,’ no.” — Matthew 5:37🕊 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9🕊 “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10💛 Your Self-Care Challenge This Week:When guilt shows up, pause and pray this out loud:👉 “I’m not doing anything wrong. I’m honoring the body and soul God gave me. I release this guilt and receive Your grace.”Then ask yourself:➡️ Is this guilt from God or from fear?➡️ What truth can I speak over this moment?Bonus: Journal this prompt during your quiet time:📝 “God, help me release the guilt of ______ so I can receive Your peace and walk in Your freedom.”🔗 Resources & Links:➡️ Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxs➡️ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/➡️ Join The Bloom Collective Facebook communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809💕 Loved this episode?If it blessed you, share it with a friend who needs this reminder! And if you're feeling led, please leave a review—it helps more women discover the truth that they are worthy of rest, joy, and a deeply rooted life in God.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stretched too thin, or resentful after saying “yes” to something you didn’t want to do—this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about boundaries: what drains your energy, how to set simple limits (without guilt!), and why protecting your time is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. You don’t have to explain, justify, or feel bad for prioritizing yourself. Tune in to learn how small shifts can create more peace, joy, and freedom in your life!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How to recognize the people, commitments, and habits that drain your energy✨ Simple boundary-setting phrases that make saying “no” easier✨ Why pausing before responding helps you make better choices✨ How to schedule joy and rest like an appointment✨ A mindset shift to help you release guilt and embrace self-careYour Self-Care Challenge This Week:Set one small boundary this week. It could be saying “no” to something that drains you, pausing before committing to anything, or protecting your rest time. Small steps lead to big changes!Connect with me on social:https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/

Podcast Episode Description:When was the last time you truly prioritized yourself? If you’ve been running on empty, always putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own, this episode is your wake-up call.Today, we’re bringing awareness to the reality of constantly landing at the bottom of your own priority list. It’s not about guilt or quick fixes—it’s about taking a moment to reflect. Why do you keep putting yourself last? What would change if you gave yourself permission to matter just as much as everyone else?This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and start reclaiming space for you. Because self-care doesn’t mean me first—it simply means me too.Link to hear more about what God intended when He created us as helper: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHLrSj3O6g-/?igsh=emUzem1qNnVubDc3Link the the Let Them book by Mel Robbins: https://a.co/d/hCcm53bLink to The Mountain Is You book by Brianna Wiest: https://a.co/d/hDuI3vILet’s Connect!https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/

Ever wonder what it’s really like to pack up and leave for two months every winter?In this episode, my husband and I pull back the curtain and share the behind-the-scenes of why we do it, how it all started, and the impact it’s had on our life, marriage, and mindset.From the logistics of making it happen to the lessons we’ve learned along the way, we’re giving you the real, unfiltered scoop. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking an extended getaway (or just want to hear how we manage it all without losing our minds), this one’s for you!Please like and share and be sure to connect!https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/

In this episode of The Growth Lounge, we sit down with Lisa Humphrey, a true force of transformation and resilience. Faced with a life-or-death wake-up call, Lisa had just six months to make drastic changes—or risk everything. Overwhelmed with fear and self-doubt, she questioned whether she had what it took to turn her life around. But instead of giving up, she chose to fight.Lisa lost 215 pounds through mindful nutrition, movement, and an unshakable mindset. But her transformation wasn’t just physical—it was a complete reinvention. She healed from within, rebuilt her confidence, and stepped into a life of purpose and empowerment.Now, as a Reinvention Specialist, Health & Wellness Coach, and entrepreneur, Lisa helps women break free from limitations, reclaim their confidence, and create lives they love. Through coaching, fitness, and speaking engagements, she shares the strategies and mindset shifts that lead to lasting change.In this conversation, we dive into:​ The moment Lisa realized she had to change—or lose everything​ How she overcame fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs​ The keys to long-term weight loss and true healing​ Why reinvention is possible at any stage of life​ Practical steps to build confidence and create the life you deserveLisa’s story is living proof that transformation is always within reach—one courageous step at a time.Let’s connect:https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/Email: [email protected] with Lisa Humphrey:Instagram@coachlisahumphreyhttps://www.instagram.com/coachlisahumphrey?igsh=MTB2NnYwOHo1c2U4Zw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr@northernrootscoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/northernrootscoaching?igsh=bTMweWlnZDNsanJk&utm_source=qrFacebook Lisa R Humphreyhttps://www.facebook.com/lrcrawford?mibextid=PtKPJ9Northern Roots Wellness and Coachinghttps://www.facebook.com/northernrootswellnessandcoaching?mibextid=opq0tGNorthern Roots VIP Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/share/x5XzJzg9oatcCkqt/?mibextid=K35XfPLinked INhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarcrawford/Book a call https://northernrootscoaching.com/book-a-call