Uncovering Core Values (Chapter Two)

In this insightful episode of Let Yourself Bloom, Jen Banks delves into the foundational concept of core values and how they shape our identity and life choices. Jen reads from her book, offering listeners a chance to explore Chapter 2, "Planting the Seeds," which emphasizes the importance of identifying and nurturing core values as the seeds of personal growth and fulfillment.

Jen shares her personal journey of discovering her core values—connection, contribution, reliability, and refinement—and how these values have guided her life. She provides practical steps for listeners to unearth their own core values, drawing inspiration from Brene Brown's "Dare to Lead." Through thoughtful reflections and engaging activities, Jen encourages listeners to align their daily decisions with their core values, fostering a more balanced and purposeful life.

This episode also features a fun "This or That" game to help pinpoint which values resonate most with you and a discussion on how to have core value conversations with your children. Jen emphasizes the role of parents in modeling and influencing their children's values, creating a family culture that reflects what truly matters.

Join us as we plant the seeds of our core values and watch them bloom into a life of authenticity, joy, and fulfillment.

(00:00) Welcome to let yourself Bloom, the podcast where motherhood and ambition coexist

(01:27) Identify your core values and apply them in your life

(04:59) Name your core values and observe other people living life according to them

(09:30) Identify and nurture your core values and let them guide your life

(11:13) When you're living in alignment with your values, how does that affect your choices

(14:59) Use music to help you identify your core values

(16:58) Before we end, I want to talk about core value conversations with kids

(18:31) As we end, I want to challenge you this week to choose one core value

(19:01) Let yourself bloom is a podcast about nurturing dreams while being a mom

#CoreValues #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #Motherhood #Ambition #LifeBalance #BreneBrown #DareToLead #LetYourselfBloom #RideTheWaveMedia

Keywords: Core Values, Personal Growth, Self-Discovery, Motherhood, Ambition, Life Balance, Brene Brown, Dare to Lead, Jen Banks, Let Yourself Bloom, Ride The Wave Media, Podcast Episode

You Were Meant for Greater with Jeana Nunez

Embracing Challenges and Empowering Others

In this heartfelt episode, Jen Banks welcomes Jeana Nunez, a remarkable mother and entrepreneur, who shares her journey of navigating motherhood while battling a chronic illness. Jeana opens up about her struggles with hypokalemic periodic paralysis and the challenges of raising children with mental health issues. Despite these obstacles, Jeana's story is one of resilience, faith, and empowerment.

Jeana discusses the importance of self-care, the power of gratitude, and the role of faith in overcoming life's hurdles. She emphasizes the significance of allowing children to find their own paths and the value of one-on-one time with them. Jeana's insights are a testament to the strength and determination required to thrive as a mother while pursuing personal aspirations.

Join us as Jeana shares her journey of self-discovery, the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her greater purpose, and her mission to empower other women to become the queens they are meant to be. Tune in to be inspired by Jeana's unwavering optimism and her message that we are all worthy, regardless of the challenges we face.

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome to Let Yourself Bloom

(01:20) Introduction to Jeana Nunez

(03:45) Jeana's journey with hypokalemic periodic paralysis

(08:30) Balancing motherhood and chronic illness

(15:00) The importance of self-care and gratitude

(20:15) Jeana's pivotal moment of realizing her greater purpose: She was meant for greater

(25:30) Navigating mental health challenges with her children

(30:45) Empowering children to find their own paths

(35:00) Investing in personal growth and self-discovery

(40:15) Jeana's advice for moms struggling with chronic illness and mental health issues

(45:00) Jen's reflections and takeaways

(50:15) How to connect with Jeana Nunez

(55:00) Closing thoughts and staying connected

#Podcast #Motherhood #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Empowerment #LifeBalance #RideTheWaveMedia

Keywords: Motherhood, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Chronic Illness, Mental Health, Empowerment, Life Balance, Jeana Nunez, Jen Banks, Let Yourself Bloom, Ride The Wave Media, Podcast Episode

A Journey to Self-Awareness

In this episode of Let Yourself Bloom, host Jen Banks delves into the power of identifying and nurturing your innate strengths. Jen shares personal anecdotes, including her journey to learn 50 songs on the piano, illustrating how determination, patience, and resilience played crucial roles in her growth. She guides listeners through a reflective exercise to uncover their own core strengths, offering practical steps to recognize and leverage these abilities in various aspects of life.

Jen emphasizes the importance of writing down moments of pride and the strengths they reveal, encouraging a deeper connection with one's abilities. She also introduces a strength assessment and affirmation exercise to help listeners consciously integrate their strengths into daily life. With insights from her book's first chapter, Jen discusses the concept of "divine genius" and how understanding and nurturing your strengths can lead to a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Tune in to explore how to balance motherhood and ambition, embrace your unique path, and give yourself permission to bloom in every season of life.

(00:00) Welcome to let yourself Bloom, where motherhood and ambition coexist beautifully

(01:26) Today, we will talk all about your innate strengths

(03:47) Find your core strengths or innate strengths. I know it can be difficult to identify them

(07:00) It's easy to let some of these strengths atrophy

(09:17) The last exercise I have for you today is a strength affirmation exercise

(11:19) Too often we compare our weakness with other people's strengths, says Emily Freeman

(21:00) By recognizing your strengths, you're creating a solid foundation for your personal growth

(22:15) Let yourself bloom is a podcast about balancing motherhood and ambition

#Podcast #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #Motherhood #Ambition #Strengths #Resilience #LifeBalance #RideTheWaveMedia

Keywords: Personal Growth, Self-Care, Motherhood, Ambition, Strengths, Resilience, Life Balance, Jen Banks, Let Yourself Bloom, Ride The Wave Media, Podcast Episode