Episodios

  • "Embracing the Struggle: Alyssa Jones on Growth, Grit, and Broadway Dreams"

    "Embracing the Struggle: Alyssa Jones on Growth, Grit, and Broadway Dreams"
    Aug 15 2024

    In this bonus episode, we welcome the talented Alyssa Jones as our special guest! Alyssa shares three essential keys to personal growth and why embracing struggle is the secret to achieving victory. Listen in as she opens up about her journey toward becoming a Broadway actress, revealing how she developed the stamina, endurance, and mental toughness necessary to secure one of only eight spots in the highly competitive Musical Theater program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
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    16 m
  • Authenticity Unleashed

    Authenticity Unleashed
    Aug 6 2024

    Authenticity: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character (Merriam-Webster).

    Your Authentic Self is your Superpower!

    In this episode, I empower us all (myself included) to live boldly and authentically.

    We dive deep into the essence of authenticity and how living true to yourself can be transformative.

    Episode Highlights:

    • What Authenticity Truly Means: Understand the essence of being authentic and what it feels like to live in alignment with your true self.

    • Barriers to Authenticity: Identify common obstacles that prevent you from fully expressing who you are.

    • Recognizing Inauthenticity: Learn how to spot when you're not being true to yourself and how to correct course.

    • The Importance of Core Values: Discover why understanding and honoring your core values is crucial to living authentically.

    Plus, don’t miss the inspiring bonus segment on finding hope and staying motivated!


    This episode is for YOU. Let’s empower ourselves to live boldly and authentically.


    As Promised:


    Guided Meditation:

    Embrace Your True Self: Guided Meditation for Letting Go of Old Identities

    https://youtu.be/ic9BqPRYmuA?si=H_MdbscU4TJyRwTk


    Book Recommendations:

    My Book: MAJORFIT: Keys To Embracing, Learning, and Loving You! | Gwendolyn Jones

    https://a.co/d/4xFk1E3

    Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact | Bob Lotich

    https://a.co/d/hKEjK6B

    The Gifts of Imperfection | Brene' Brown

    https://a.co/d/er2otzn


    Articles on Core Values and Authenticity:

    https://medium.com/@scoutcoaching/core-values-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-how-to-define-yours-93164383eada

    https://www.betterup.com/blog/personal-values-examples

    https://www.mindtools.com/ay30irc/authenticity?from=shared-link

    https://psychcentral.com/lib/ways-of-living-an-authentic-life

    https://www.transcendhealth.com.au/why-is-personal-growth-important/
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    1 h y 31 m
  • The Power of Self-Awareness: How knowing yourself elevates your CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, and COMPASSION CAPACITY!

    The Power of Self-Awareness: How knowing yourself elevates your CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, and COMPASSION CAPACITY!
    Jul 2 2024

    EPISODE 3 IS PHENOMENAL!!! I bring in my husband, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Leadership Development Coach, and Founder of Trifecta Prime Leadership | Alfonzo Jones II to discuss the power of self-awareness. Self-awareness is defined as "conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires." Knowing yourself will change your LIFE, your RELATIONSHIPS, and your ability to have COMPASSION for YOURSELF & OTHERS. It’ll also let you know when you’re in a danger ⚠️ zone at risk of burnout, compassion fatigue or potentially harming those you love. I love this pod because we dig deep and discuss why YOU are a worthy investment.

    Did you know, that studies show that self-awareness is one of the most important factors in changing your life? 96% of people believe that they are self-aware but less than 15% are actually self-aware. In this episode, not only do we share how self-awareness will elevate every area of your life, we give practical tips and tools on how to become self-aware and of course, we share personal stories and examples of how this concept has radically changed our marriage, relationship with our children and our ability to advocate for ourselves.

    Self-awareness doesn’t only elevate you personally, but professionally as well, an article in Forbes states, “Self-awareness is critical for career success. People who are more self-aware tend to perform better at work, get more promotions, and lead more effectively.”

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2017/05/10/only-15-of-people-are-self-aware-heres-how-to-change/

    If there is one thing you need to get in 2024, it’s more self-aware. Tune in to learn more and don’t forget to like, subscribe, share, and leave a review. Excited to announce that the podcast is now LIVE on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/CIYIqECylaw __ Contact me: gwendolyjjones.com (subscribe to my newsletter) E-Mail thoughts/questions: info@asafeplacenc.org Find me on Social Media: Gwendolyn Jones

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    Feelings Wheel (advanced): https://images.app.goo.gl/xM7K8AUe7VpfVBAj9

    Feelings Wheel: https://images.app.goo.gl/Y56vmGiavf5o2mfh6
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    1 h y 25 m
  • Make it make sense: Dismantling negative thoughts and creating space for healthy mindsets

    Make it make sense: Dismantling negative thoughts and creating space for healthy mindsets
    Jun 1 2024

    Dismantle: To take apart into its constituent pieces (individual components).

    "Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts." -Buddha

    Often our world is colored by our emotions. Our feelings feel so real, but are the thoughts produced by these feelings accurate? This episode is a LOADED BAKED POTATO!! I talk about my vision for this podcast, my mental, emotional and TECHNICAL struggle to publish the first episode (IT GOT REAL) and what that triggered in me! I share my struggle with A.N.Ts (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and how I faced those giants one by one and slayed each one.

    But wait, there's even more .. I'm still unpacking the effects of losing two significant figures in my life and I tackle topics like, when is it too risky to engage with those you love when you're wounded? Is there a way to isolate safely for a season? How do you know when you need help? What does good help look like and what the heck is brain fog (lol, random I know).

    There's so much to discuss!! Let's get into it! Be sure to subscribe, share this podcast with a friend and let me know what you'd like to hear about next.


    Tribe tools:

    Feelings wheel:

    Basic: https://humansystems.co/emotionwheels/

    Advanced: https://www.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheel


    YouTube (LIVE): https://youtu.be/YOIx6Nj792g

    Brain Fog: https://www.bangkokinternationalhospital.com/health-articles/disease-treatment/brain-fog-syndrome
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    55 m
  • Journey to 42

    Journey to 42
    May 1 2024
    It's my 42nd Birthday! This last year, I've been on a journey, the loss of my last remaining parent destabilized my world in ways that I never imagined possible. At the memorial service, my Pastor preached a message entitled, "It's a different world." I've held onto his words as I've face this new world and learned to navigate this foreign land. Journey: Travel or passage from one place to another. It's been an emotional journey, I've traveled from unimaginable pain to peace. It's been a physical journey, my physical body went through all types of transitions as it worked hard to help me recover and sustain me during this time. If I were to be completely honest, the longest, and most tumultuous battle, was the mental journey. All year long, I've been working on me, and now I can truly, honestly say, I'm excited about year 42. These are the topics, many never speak of. These are the moments, that my life experiences have graced me for. I am finally in a place that I can share with you. This was one of the hardest things I've ever had to overcome, but I didn't do it alone, even though I tried to. I'm still a work in progress, but I learned so much on this journey, too much not to share. Let me tell you what I've learned and share my keys to recovery. Let me show you how you can live again after loss. This is my gift to you, come journey with me to year 42. This first podcast isn't perfect. I was relearning the software, I had many tech issues, I was a bit nervous as I recorded. I considered recording it again, the perfectionist in me wanted it flawless, then I thought, in many ways it is perfect. I'm proud of the content, I avoided this assignment for weeks, but here it is, a completed project. So I kept it, as is, and I proudly present it to you as an example of progress over perfection and a demonstration of what being kind to yourself and celebration of wins looks like. The link to the feelings wheel I promised in the podcast: https://humansystems.co/emotionwheels/
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    1 h y 4 m
  • The Power of Pause

    The Power of Pause
    Sep 6 2021
    LADIES, TOO MANY OF US HAVE LOST OUR GROOVE trying to keep up with a pace that we never set! We're tired and burned out. We feel like we're failing, but we're existing in a forced rhythm that we are NOT graced for!!! We're pulled in so many directions. We work past the point of burnout and we negate the healing power of the pause. Enough is ENOUGH! It's time for us to get our groove BACK!! NEW PODCAST EPISODE LIVE NOW! In this episode I share my heart, I give you my unfiltered truth and leave you with three keys to recover your life when you've lost control. Are you tired, burned out? Come with me, I'll show you a REAL REST and you'll recover your life (Matthew 11:28-30)! Share this episode with a friend. As multitaskers, home makers, entrepreneurs, employees, managers, sisters, mothers, and daughters, we must not continue to disregard our physical, mental, and emotional health. We must tune into our mind, body and soul, pause, and thrive in the UNFORCED rhythms of GRACE! Gwendolynjjones.com thegwenjonespodcast@gmail.com https://www.josephprince.com/meditate-devo/the-unforced-rhythms-of-grace https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-science-of-the-unforced-rhythms-of-grace_b_3134340
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    43 m
  • Keys to Embracing, Learning, & Loving YOU!

    Keys to Embracing, Learning, & Loving YOU!
    Jul 31 2021
    Everyone is always screaming, "LOVE THINESELF!" But no one ever pauses to tell you how or why “loving yourself” isn’t easy. In this episode we talk about keys to embracing, learning and loving you! We also discuss a few of the many reasons we don't or can't seem to love ourselves. Love this episode and want to know more? I wrote a book about this very thing entitled MAJORfit! Get your copy at misfit2majorfit.com It's an excellent conversation, get your coffee and come on in the room. Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/13-self-love-habits-every-woman-needs-to-have 💕Gwen Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist Emotional Wellness Coach Gwendolynjjones.com Podcast Host: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035 Author: misfit2majorfit.com
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    33 m
  • The Two Sides of EVERY Woman!

    The Two Sides of EVERY Woman!
    Jun 11 2021
    Ladies let's face it, we all have two sides, the one that we present and the one that that very few, if any, ever see. This episode is jam packed with inspiration and information. Tune in as I explain why it's absolutely ok to have and embrace both sides. We also discuss the weight of the 🦸🏾‍♀️ cape‼️ Be encouraged, be motivated, be RELIEVED as I share my heart with you and remind you that you have NOTHING to be ashamed of. You are not fake or phony, you're human! Let's work ladies, LET'S GET FREE!!!! -Gwendolyn J. Jones, MS Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist misfit2majorfit.com reference article: https://identity-mag.com/the-2-sides-of-a-girl1/
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    28 m