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In this episode, I’m talking about inner child healing, reparenting, and what it really means to meet the parts of yourself that still feel scared, unseen, or stuck in old survival patterns. This work is deeply personal to me as it has been the gateway to truly understanding my own patterns and behaviors. The awareness of our relationship with the little being inside of us illuminates how childhood wounds continue to shape our adult reactions, and why healing starts by getting curious about what is actually beneath the trigger.I break down the difference between the inner child, the outer child, and the adult self, and why so much of what we call “self-sabotage” may not actually be what it sounds like. Highlights:(02:04) - Why inner child work is the gateway to understanding self (07:05) - Childhood conditioning - how and why it still runs the show(12:28) - The reason this work is vital for healing trauma(19:43) - That “self-sabotage” is mislabeled (in my humble opinion)(24:42) - The difference between the inner child, outer child, and adult self as explained by Susan Anderson (32:56) - Some gentle guidance on ways to reparent your inner child for deeper healing Mentioned in this episode:“The Journey from Abandonment to Healing” by Susan AndersonResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m back with part two of my very candid conversation with my bestie, Kristine, who interviewed me for her podcast, Crystal Clear.We go deep into romantic relationships, self-love, and the difference between living as your Authentic Self versus your Strategic Self. I open up about old dating patterns, emotional unavailability, deep shame, and the ways I once hid parts of myself to feel more lovable.We unpack what it really takes to break painful patterns, find the courage to tell the truth, and how to stop abandoning yourself in relationships. In true best friend fashion, Kristine hits on the heavy and vulnerable topics with me, pulling out the real experience behind the scenes. While this healing work can bring you to your knees - it’s in the breakdown of personal posturing where the rewards are found.Highlights:(02:16) Friendships as a testing ground for intimacy and vulnerability in romantic relationships(05:58) My personal escapism in dating born out of shame(09:00) How an image consultation called me out and woke me up to the unserving identity I was projecting(17:17) The catalyst that led to unwavering self-commitment, breaking deep patterns(21:02) The inner battle between self-abandonment and inner devotion(22:30) Why the person who exposes your wounds is your perfect match (for a reason or a season)(24:35) How romantic partnerships are a mirror for your relationship with yourself(27:55) The point at which a relationship will always implodeListen to Kristine Munro’s podcast, Crystal Clear:On AppleOn SpotifyLearn more about Shine Image Consulting HEREResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I take you behind the curtain with a very open and honest chat with my bestie, Kristine Munro about the friendship we have built over the years that has truly healed and changed me.We talk about what it means to choose your authentic self over the strategic self: the one that stays quiet, plays small, and tries to keep everything “safe” - and how platonic intimacy is the gateway to understanding and healing relationship dynamics.We touch on vulnerability, emotional safety, and triggers in friendships, and the importance of understanding your attachment style in the context of nurturing connections, both platonically and romantically. This conversation is a deep reminder that we are all mirrors to one another and that the relationship you have with yourself shapes every other relationship in your life.It’s about healing in real time, being seen more fully, and letting love challenge you into growth.Highlights:(02:10) - Strategic Self vs Authentic Self and knowing the difference in relationships(9:00) - Where Kristine triggers me and how it reflects in my romantic relationship(16:30) - Love as a threat when it comes to attachment styles(20:05) - Healing through giving love in the way we didn’t receive growing up(22:15) - Why Kristine pulled away in our friendship and what it actually meant(26:30) - Conscious friendships as a testing ground for romantic relationships & challenge as love(30:35) - Building safety to expand your capacity for intimacy(34:20) - How my friendship with Kristine has continued building my secure attachment in relationshipListen to Kristine Munro’s podcast, Crystal Clear:On AppleOn SpotifyResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This is part two of how to survive a breakup, and we’re going deeper. If part one was about feeling the pain, this episode is about rebuilding yourself inside of it.I’m sharing what’s helping me in real time, from redefining rejection and protecting my self-worth, to creating routines and rituals that anchor me when everything feels unstable.We talk about self-care as self-respect, breaking patterns instead of repeating them, and why this season is not a setback but a setup for what’s waiting for you.If you’re in the thick of it, I want you to know this is not the end of your love story. It’s the part where you come home to yourself and rise.Highlights:(03:10) Only you can reject you(07:40) Self-care as self-respect, and why your habits matter more than ever(10:05) Routine and ritual to create stability in emotional chaos(13:20) Positive self talk versus shame spirals(18:10) Date yourself first(23:45) How forgiveness, compassion, and keeping your heart open are your superhighway to lasting loveSome Helpful Links For This Episode:Cord cutting meditationYouTube channel: Neville Goddard YouTube channel: Abraham Hicks Read “Wired for Love: How Undertstanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship” by Stan TatkinDETACHED Episode 57: The Profound (and Psychological) Impact of Ritual on Mental Health:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

If you’re in heartbreak right now, adjusting to a new normal overnight, I want you to know you are not alone - in fact I’m right there with you.In this episode, I share what’s helping me move through the pain in a grounded way, from feeling your emotions instead of stuffing them down, to cutting energetic cords, protecting your mental health, and choosing yourself even when it hurts.This is about detachment - not as avoidance, but as self-respect. If you’re walking through a breakup, consider this your reminder that you were brave enough to love, and that still matters.And I want to remind you: you will get through this and it won’t hurt like this forever.Highlights:(02:15) The courage it takes to love, and why shame doesn’t belong here(05:40) Why relationships don’t always fail, but succeed because you broke the pattern(09:10) Stop hyper focusing on them, and reclaim your power(14:30) Feeling your emotions instead of numbing or replacing them(19:05) Blocking, boundaries, and protecting your healing(21:40) Gratitude, social media detox, and rebuilding your inner stabilitySome Helpful Links For This Episode:Cord cutting meditationYouTube channel: Neville Goddard YouTube channel: Abraham Hicks Read “Wired for Love: How Undertstanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship” by Stan TatkinDETACHED Episode 57: The Profound (and Psychological) Impact of Ritual on Mental Health:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

“Mindset”: the buzzword that, in my opinion, is wildly overused in personal development. For years, I was convinced this was where it all started. So many books, podcasts, and videos out there will convince you that if you just work harder on your thoughts, push through another challenge, or stay disciplined long enough, you’ll finally become the version of you that you’ve been striving for. But then without fail, you snap back to old patterns. Sound familiar?In this episode, I’m sharing the missing link that changed everything for me; the precursor to Mindset. We dive deep into the foundational piece of Identity, how your environment quietly reinforces it, and why decluttering is one of the most powerful personal development tools out there. This is about unlearning who you thought you should be and getting back to who you actually are.Highlights: (02:14) Why mindset work alone keeps pulling you back to square one (04:52) The “identity code” and how your story shapes your entire life (08:03) The self-sabotage myth, and what’s really happening underneath (11:27) Why most personal development programs miss the root cause (14:36) Decluttering as identity work, not just cleaning your house (17:58) Micro shifts that completely change how you see yourselfResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This week I’m sharing something deeply personal that has radically shifted my mental health and spiritual connection, ritual. Not routine. Not productivity hacks. Ritual. The kind that grounds you when anxiety spikes, helps you let go when attachment tightens, and recalibrates you when overwhelm takes over.After a season of intense growth, emotional release, and deep spiritual awakening, I realized how powerful intentional rituals have been in regulating my nervous system and anchoring me back into myself. We touch on the actual science that proves its ability to improve mental health, self-confidence, and overall wellness. In this episode, I break down the psychology behind ritual and walk you through three specific rituals I use to ground, release, and reset so you can design your own to enhance your mental state and bring ease and flow into your life. Highlights:(03:45) Why ritual is wired into the human brain(06:51) How rituals lower anxiety and regulate your nervous system(12:30) The difference between habits, routines, and rituals(18:40) Why symbolic meaning makes rituals so powerful(24:15) My grounding ritual for anxiety and self doubt(29:50) Letting go and recalibrating rituals that shift everythingResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and r*peThis is one of the most vulnerable and necessary conversations I’ve ever shared. In this episode, I speak openly about women’s safety, the patriarchal system we live in, and how deeply normalized harm towards women truly is. I reflect on my own lived experience of sexual assault and harassment, collective trauma through these horrific times, and the moment that forced me to see these systems more clearly than ever before.This episode is not about attacking men. It’s about accountability, awareness, and the opportunity and responsibility men have to create real safety. I invite men listening to lean into discomfort, notice defensiveness, and practice listening without fragility. And most importantly: Healing does not happen in silence, and safety begins when women are believed.Highlights:(01:37) Trigger warning, my Kundalini Awakening, and breaking out in hives(04:30) The male ego and fragility in patriarchy (6:20) “Boys will be boys”(08:10) The hidden ways women assess safety every day(12:40) Why silence and complicity cause harm(16:05) What actually makes a man feel safe to a woman(19:00) The responsibility men have beyond resisting assault Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This episode is deep, personal, and very close to my heart. I’m sharing a live teaching on detachment, identity, and why learning to feel safe being seen changes everything.We talk about the stories we tell ourselves to stay small, the shame many of us carry quietly, and how often we outsource safety instead of building it within ourselves.I share my own journey through writing, storytelling, and self expression, including how owning my story became one of the most healing experiences of my life. This conversation is about choosing yourself, forgiving who you’ve been, and stepping into your truth without needing permission.If you’ve felt the pull to be more visible but scared of the consequences, this episode is for you.Highlights:(04:55) Why staying small can feel safer than being seen(12:30) How storytelling builds confidence and self trust(23:10) Identity, shame, and the fear of judgment(34:50) Creating safety within yourself instead of outsourcing it(47:20) Detachment, magnetism, and personal power(01:05:40) Choosing yourself without burning everything dowResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

If you’ve ever fantasized about becoming a published author, but you’ve let fear get in the way - this one’s for you. I’m sharing a live workshop I delivered at ALIGN - an powerful annual conference geared towards helping you step into your Higher Self. I dive into the top 4 writing and publishing myths I’ve seen in my career, breakdown the truth of the process, and dispel beliefs that stop people before they ever begin.We talk identity before mindset as your greatest asset because no amount of tools will help if you don’t believe that your story matters. I cover why impact matters more than optics and how becoming an author is less about talent and more about conviction.This is about letting your heart lead, trusting your message, and finally giving yourself permission to be heard. After all, I’ve personally helped over 35 authors publish and become best selling authors at Landon Hail Press, so I’ve seen the massive impact a book can make time and time again.Highlights:(02:13) Why identity matters more than mindset when you want to evolve(05:40) How childhood beliefs quietly shape what you think is possible(09:45) The belief that keeps most people from ever writing their book(14:08) The four biggest myths about publishing, debunked(18:55) Why you don’t need a big platform or book deal to make impact(23:55) Writing as a legacy, not just achievementFollow Brooke Hemingway & Align Events on Instagram to stay in the know of future events!Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Come back with me to 2018 to revisit my first book, The Less Effect: Design Your Life for Happiness & Purpose. I’m reading an excerpt from Chapter 4, “Like Attracts Like,” - a real snapshot of who I was then: a cluttered mess with questionable friendships and a little too much Netflix…oh, and anxiety I kept brushing off as “that’s just how I am.”We talk about why this work never ends and how to keep your peace living on this earth, aka full-time distraction machine. I get into how your stuff, your habits, your people, and your environment all have a say in your energy, your mood, and what you keep attracting (or repelling). Highlights:(01:55) Why I’m revisiting The Less Effect, this work “applies forever”(03:10) My 2018 reality check: misaligned job, cluttered apartment, and “cursed merchandise”(05:45) The quiet truth: I wasn’t just dealing with chaos, I was creating it(07:20) The “crap trap” - how we end up overwhelmed without noticing the red flags(09:36) Energy talk, but make it science: vibration, color, sound, and why it affects your mood(12:15) The big takeaway: everything around you matters, so guard your energy like it’s rent moneyResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This is a VERY special episode…why? Because we just hit one year of the show! Episode 52, hallelujah! And I thought what better topic to dive into than the theme that has stretched me the most: Vulnerability - the real kind.I share why I didn’t launch right away holding episodes and marketing for months, how safety and vulnerability actually work together, and the hard truth I had to face about hyper-independence and emotional availability.And this episode isn’t without me taking off the mask and dropping the armor for a behind-the-scenes look at how I’m personally challenging myself to explore deeper vulnerability in my own life. Because we’re all just works in progress figuring it out together.Stay tuned to the end for a special offer!Highlights:(04:35) – The real reason I froze on launching the podcast for eight months(5:55) – The symbiotic relationship between vulnerability and safety(9:11) – Revisiting a five-year relationship twelve years later and the shocking truth it revealed(12:25) – Hyper-independence as a trauma response and how it quietly kills connection(17:45) – What my new relationship taught me in real time about true vulnerability(22:00) – Showing up before you’ve perfectly figured it out & closing the gap(27:05) – A behind the scenes note from my producer; plus an invitation to explore vulnerability even deeperResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

It’s officially 2026, and I’m here with a quick reality check: the Gregorian “new year” is a made-up date, but we can still use it for momentum. Today I’m walking you through the framework from my book, “The Less Effect: Design Your Life for Happiness & Purpose”. We dive into how “less” isn’t just about stuff, but about alignment in all areas. We’ll start with the easy wins (your physical space), then move into your social environment (who guides you closer to you), and finish with habits (are you driving the ship, or are your habits driving you). Simple, yes. Life-changing, also yes.Highlights:(01:45) - New Year pressure check, it’s just another day - use it, don’t worship it(03:10) - The only question that actually matters: “How can I be more of ME in 2026?”(05:05) - “The Less Effect” intro, consumerism, overwhelm, and the “aha” breaking point(08:20) - Relationship declutter and the truth about “neutral” people(10:20) - Habit loops explained, cues, behaviors, payoffs & how to swap the patterns(16:55) - Free book giveaway, plus how to write your own book with SJResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

If there’s one thing blocking you from love in your life, it’s this: being the “cool girl” (or guy). Nothing amazing that I’ve attracted in life came from being nonchalant - it came from being unapologetic…and a little delusional. In this episode, I touch on the people-pleasing identity I carried for years and the pride I carried for staying chill and unbothered. How what I feel and expressing it fully (after all - I am a Pisces!) has changed my relationships, my dating life, and the way I show up for myself and my values.We explore the difference between being desired and being valued, why we often gaslight ourselves before anyone else does, and how radical honesty must become the foundation for self worth. Learn how being “low-maintenance” is just a fancy costume for self-betrayal and the beautiful love and honoring that came in once I stopped performing and started living in deeper truth. Highlights:(02:12) When (and why) I decided never to be the cool girl again(02:53) Why low maintenance is often code for self betrayal(4:51) Desire vs value and how I learned to spot the difference(14:55) Radical honesty and breaking the habit of gaslighting ourselves(16:44) My soulmate journal and where I was going wrong(23:55) A coaching session that woke me up to my own BS Listen to SJ’s Coaching Session with Relationship Coach, Christine Hassler: Maybe There Isn’t a Problem At AllCheck out Christine Hassler and her program, Be The Queen Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This episode is a continuation of one of the most vulnerable things I’ve ever shared: a peek into the trauma mapped inside my brain. Sitting with Sarah Murphy for part two of my brain mapping session changed the way I understand my past, my nervous system, and the way healing really works. And wow, was it validating. We talk honestly about sleep, anxiety, anger, resilience, and what happens when your brain has been stuck in survival mode for years. If you’ve ever wondered whether your body can truly recover, or if you’re just wired this way forever, this conversation might open a door you didn’t know existed.Highlights: (01:52) Seeing fight or flight show up on a brain map, and why it was strangely validating (05:47) Why anger is harder to access than sadness, especially for women (09:08) Gamma brainwaves, heightened awareness, and how healing actually happens (15:38) Trauma, insomnia, and why the brain struggles to let go on its own (18:10) What it feels like when your nervous system finally feels safe (22:45) Training resilience so old triggers stop running your presentTo learn more about Omni Neurofeedback, visit https://omnineurofeedback.com/To book a Discovery Call with Sarah Murphy: Email [email protected] and mention “SJ” for $100 off your brain mapping sessionResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This episode is part one of a two part series, peeling back the curtain to my most expensive asset: my brain! You’re getting a front row seat to a live session walking through the results of a Brain Mapping session. Seeing my brain patterns laid out in front of me was equal parts nerve-racking and validating. After years of living in hyper vigilance, grief, and insomnia in my past, I finally got to see how my brain adapted and protected me.Learning what my brain has been carrying showed me how much is actually possible when you give it the right support. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s hope for your mental health and past trauma, you don’t want to miss this.Highlights:(01:36) Why I finally said yes to getting my brain mapped (05:22) The moment delta waves and years of insomnia suddenly made sense (10:14) The surprising link between creativity, calm, and my theta patterns (14:58) When Sarah spotted the memory and trauma markers I did not expect (21:40) The honest conversation about presence, hyper vigilance and feeling safe again (31:10) What my tired beta waves revealed about pushing through for too longTo learn more about Omni Neurofeedback, visit https://omnineurofeedback.com/To book a Discovery Call with Sarah Murphy: Email [email protected] and mention “SJ” for $100 off your brain mapping session.Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This one is personal, one where I am taking you through my celibacy journey - yes, you read that right. What it has revealed about my relationship with self and how it completely shifted my sense of worthiness, intimacy, and magnetism. This isn't about being anti-sex or anti-pleasure. This is about no longer abandoning myself for validation or escape.Over the last year and a half, choosing celibacy has opened my mind in ways I never expected. It pushed me inward, cleared out old patterns, and rebuilt my sense of safety and connection from the inside-out. If you have ever confused sex with intimacy, felt stuck in cycles that drain you, or simply can’t understand why you’re not attracting what you desire: tune in to start clearing the path. Highlights: (01:42) How my decision to become celibate really started (04:32) The sneaky ways we outsource validation through sex (06:55) Why everything you desire lives in the work you’re avoiding (12:07) Celibacy as the ultimate filter for aligned relationships (17:59) How disconnection from your body blocks magnetism (29:44) Recycling sexual energy and tapping into life force creativityListen to Episode 11: My Sobriety Journey & Deconstructing Addiction Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Welcoming my first guest on the show, my sweet Landon Hail. If you have had the pleasure of getting to know this incredible boy through my social media, you know he is a very unique soul. He showed up with his full heart, his big imagination, and all the stories he’s been dying to tell you (and honestly, I was just along for the ride).There’s something incredible about hearing how a seven year-old experiences creativity, family, and faith. We covered everything from songwriting to cassette tapes to meeting rock stars - and yes, I teared up more than once. This episode is tender, hilarious, chaotic in the best way, and such a sweet snapshot of our world together.Highlights: (01:36) Landon’s emotions when handed a mic (04:20) The emotional moment behind his original song (08:54) Meeting Travis Clark and accidentally boarding the wrong tour bus (11:26) Landon explains manifestation in his own words (14:10) Are you listening, Wesley from The Lumineers? (27:11) Landon’s heartfelt prayerPre-order Jenny Robinson Clark’s children’s book, Are You Here? on Amazon!Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This episode digs into something so many of us neglect the crucial role it plays: the way we speak to ourselves and about our circumstances. Our words shape so much more than our mood. They shape our choices, our limits, and our sense of who we are. The best part is that shifting this starts with tiny, doable tweaks, not a full life overhaul.I break down why your brain clings to old stories, how negative language keeps you feeling stuck, and why imposter syndrome shows up right when you think you are finally leveling up. You will hear real examples, honest tough love, and simple reframes I use every day in my own life. If you are ready to feel lighter, clearer, and a lot more powerful, this one is for you.Highlights:(01:42) Why  words shape everything that creates your reality (05:58) How negative language quietly traps you in a rut(12:14) Understanding the brain patterns that reinforce old stories(18:47) Imposter syndrome archetypes and why they hit so hard(26:09) Shifting your limitations into truth(31:40) Using small reframes to build confidence and break old habitsResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to live in your fullest expression - because LIFE itself stands for Living In Fullest Expression. I share how years of conditioning, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing keep us small, and why choosing truth over comfort is the only way to live free.I also explore the negative impacts from suppressing your truth and silencing your soul. This one’s about finding your voice, shaking over faking, and remembering that expression isn’t selfish- it’s healing.Highlights:(02:15) – What not living in your fullest expression looks like(06:40) – Why fear of rejection keeps us small(10:05) – How grief helped me find my voice(15:20) – The real cost of suppressing emotions(20:45) – The science behind expression and physical health(27:10) – A simple practice to start living in fuller expression todayResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this follow-up to Part 1, I’m sharing the next set of personal signs that showed me my nervous system was actually healing. From giving without guilt to finding joy in the tiniest moments, these shifts are proof that peace doesn’t always arrive with fireworks - it often sneaks in quietly.I get real about what healing looks like, that it can be messy and human (and sometimes hilarious). Calm isn’t a destination - it’s a practice your body learns over time. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re making progress, this may just be the conversation you needed to hear. Highlights: (02:05) – How “faking it till you make it” opens your capacity to receive (05:45) – When challenges no longer define your life (09:20) – The connection between safety and vulnerability (14:55) – What oversharing means and finding balance in being open (18:10) – The simple joy of everyday moments (23:40) – Holding more without chaos or burnoutResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Ever wondered if your body is actually getting better, or if you’re just adjusting to the chaos? In this episode, I’m breaking down Part 1 of the 25 signs that your nervous system is truly healing. Sometimes the shifts aren’t monumental, but instead, micro-changes that mean progress is happening, even when you’re not conscious of it.I touch on my small personal wins - when I started to notice I was truly healing, major perspective shifts, how I began to show up in relationships differently, and ways my own relationship with self has evolved. My goal is to anchor you in the ways you’ve improved your own emotional stability, returned to a clearer mind, and experienced  deeper rest and safety in various states. If you’ve been on a journey to regulate your stress, calm your body, or just feel a little more grounded: this episode may just give you the deep exhale you need.Highlights: (03:40) - Early emotional shifts that signal recovery (08:15) - Why fatigue and brain fog can actually mean progress (12:05) - How your reactions to others start to soften (16:10) - Physical clues that your body is recalibrating (20:00) - When healing feels messy but is still moving forward (23:30) - The quiet confidence that shows you’re beginning to experience balanceResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Come be a fly on the wall at a recent Keynote for HerIntention 2.0 in Denver, CO - a women’s gathering focused on health & wellness from the inside-out. I open up about the messy, beautiful reality of letting go of who I thought I had to be and finding freedom in my truth. From climbing the corporate ladder all the way to the executive suite to hitting rock bottom as a single mom, I share the moment I stopped chasing approval and started living from Truth.We talk about shame, storytelling, and the fine line between the excuse holding you back and the reason propelling you forward. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you’ve been conditioned to be, this will remind you how powerful your story really is.Highlights:00:53 – My corporate “dream life” that left me miserable04:00 – The retreat that cracked me open08:30 – Turning shame into strength (and why vulnerability wins)10:56 – God intervening: My corporate implosion15:30 – Why expansion isn’t as pretty as it sounds18:00 – Letting go of victimhood and reclaiming my power20:56 – The truth about success, motherhood, and healing through storyResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Ever feel like your brain is juggling a hundred tabs and none of them are loading?In this episode, I talk about about how to stop letting the noise outside of you run the show and start waking up to and trusting what the inside is trying to tell you. I’ll share how to recognize when you’re tuned in (and when you’re not), why society trains us to ignore our gut, and simple ways to strengthen that inner knowing.If you’re craving more ease, clarity, and peace in your daily decisions, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and finally trust your own wisdom again.Here are the Highlights: 03:25 – What intuition really is (and what it’s not) 09:47 – The science behind your gut feeling 16:02 – Why society doesn’t want you to trust yourself 19:08 – Signs your intuition is speaking loud and clear 23:17 – Journal prompts to reconnect with your inner knowing 27:40 – Finding peace in the noiseResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Ever feel like life got louder, faster, and somehow emptier?In this episode, we dive deep into nostalgia for simpler times and our current state of technology and relationship dynamics. You’ll learn why I’ve been slowly trading digital chaos for something I call “analog life” - from getting a landline (yes, seriously) to teaching my son the magic of cassette tapes. I talk about how rapid technological advancements have rewired our behavior, what it’s cost us in real connection, and how to reclaim it without having to completely isolate yourself from society. It’s not about condemning progress; it’s about checking in with yourself to make sure you’re not missing out on life. Here are the Highlights:05:44 – From heavy breakup to Me 2.009:33 – The $19.99 hack that completely changed my life12:35: How technology has altered our relationship dynamics and conflict resolution 13:37: Common decency and #DateYourFriends20:40 – House shopping and the village’s role in Analog Life 25:06 – FOMO: A “man made” concept born out of Capitalism Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

I thought it was time for a real and raw life update, y’all. In this episode, I leave the fluff by the wayside and get honest about what it’s really like running a business while raising my son as a single mom across the country from my only support system. I dive into the late nights, the deadlines, the endless to-do list and what healing actually looks like in the midst of a 7 year marathon. But don’t worry! I also share the tools that have helped me stay out of the trap of comparison and feeling like I’m behind - how to start seeing your journey for what it really is: proof that you’re actually killing it in life! (We touch on how to finally own your confidence.)Here are the Highlights:04:06 - What is the “third shift” and why do we call it that?07:45 - The paradox of working late and prioritizing sleep12:13 - Living without a safety net 20:48  - Accepting and embracing the chaos of it all23:56 - Properly prioritizing values: what is your main job?37:12 - Curating your social media algorithm for happiness 41:12 - There is no RIGHT way, just the TRUE wayResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

What if the thing that’s really keeping you stuck isn’t time or confidence, but the parts of your story you’ve hidden away? In this episode, I open up about the day that changed everything for me, when I finally let the scary parts of me be seen. I dive deep into all the reasons we stay small, why fear of judgment feels so heavy, how ego tricks us into staying quiet, and what actually happens when you give yourself permission to share your truth. Writing my story and exposing it to the world was the freedom I never knew I needed. But the book is only the byproduct - it’s about reclaiming your confidence, connection, and most importantly:  Yourself. Here are the Highlights:06:45 – The day I stopped hiding and the miraculous thing that happened next 09:10 – Judgment, childhood play, and my son’s lion moment13:47 – How ego keeps us quiet and the trick we all fell for22:29 – The fear of leaving people behind (and doing it anyway)25:45 – Why real connection always starts with storytelling32:21 – Publishing my book, scary freedom, and the 1% club35:41 – Authority doesn’t come from titles, it comes from truthResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

What if the missing link to hearing one another isn’t speaking louder, but instead becoming more inquisitive? In this episode, I share how fear and division have has broadened the gap in the US, and why choosing curiosity has been the shift that personally brought me back to peace. I open up about my own journey from rage for the state of our country to calm, and how embodying love in small everyday ways can change everything.Listen to learn how to claim your own peace regardless of the noise, to bring you back to center, and bring you closer to your fellow (wo)man in ways you never thought possible. Here are the Highlights:00:00 – What freedom, love, and peace mean to me01:35 – Fear and how it feeds the divide03:40 – Why I think talking isn’t enough04:35 – Social media and the fire we’re all fuelling06:50 – My own shift from rage to curiosity14:30 – How curiosity has helped me heal21:10 – What I learned at the African Creators Festival23:50 – Love as an action, not a dialogue Check out the African Creators Festival in Denver, CO hosted by Koya Nyangi Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

It’s likely that the world will never stop throwing curveballs your way, especially if you’ve chosen the path of personal growth. In order to weather these storms, we need to harness the skill of establishing safety in our life. But the first step is understanding that this isn’t something to be borrowed, but something you must create on your own. In this episode, I share the list of “anchors” that keep me steady through the chaos in order to feel stronger and more at home in my body and mind - and how each one at their core stems from aligning my actions with my desires. If you’ve ever felt unsafe because you’ve looked outside yourself for security or you’ve allowed incongruence to be a major theme in your life, let this conversation be the much needed reminder that the power has always been yours.Highlights:01:45 – Why safety can only start with me09:10 – Dance, sweat, and finding strength in my body15:03 - My key morning mentors that catapult me out of fear 19:06 – Sobriety, values, and choosing the harder path to freedom28:51 – Nature, water, therapy, and the rituals that hold me37:36 – My biggest reminder about creating safety that you need to know Check out Neville Goddard inspirational videosResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode I speak openly about suicide and suicide prevention. Please listen with care and only if you feel in the right headspace. If you are struggling right now, you are not alone. You can call or text 988 in the US for immediate support, or reach out to local crisis services where you are.This week I’m talking about something that is heavy, personal, and deeply important. September is Suicide Prevention Month and in the past week alone, I’ve lost two people I know and I am very shaken and still processing. But I cannot be quiet about this epidemic in our world that so many are suffering from. I share my own brushes with depression and hopelessness, what I’ve learned about the warning signs, and how we can all play a role in supporting one another through dark times. This isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about raising awareness, removing stigma, and remembering that even the smallest actions can make a difference.My hope is that you leave this episode feeling more equipped to support your loved ones, more compassionate, and personally feeling less alone in the world.Here are the Highlights:02:30 My own experiences with depression and hopelessness.09:10 The warning signs I’ve learned to look out for.13:45 How stigma keeps people silent and why we need to talk more.20:00 The creative and productive ways I now check in on people I care about.23:23 John Gottman and sliding doors moments: trust vs betrayal 27:20 Why small, compassionate conversations can truly save lives.Text or call 988 in the US for Crisis Support: 988lifeline.orgFor US, Canada, UK, and Ireland: Text 741741 for free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support - Crisis Text Line Online Prayer Request or Phone Prayer Support through Unity Church If you’re thinking of harming yourself, please watch my dear friend, Trent’s message for you that had reached millions More on John GottmanWatch the 8-Minute Rule with Simon Sinek Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Writing and publishing my first book came with a LOT of trial and error, let me tell you. In this episode I’m sharing the top seven things I would have done differently so you don’t have to repeat my mistakes. From treating writing as a healing process, to owning my author identity, to actually having a post-launch plan (yes, that part matters too), I’m pulling back the curtain on what really makes your book a success.Whether you’re writing your first book or preparing for your next one, these are the shifts that can save you time, stress, and missed opportunities.Here are the Highlights:04:32 – Exposing yourself BEFORE your launch changes everything10:38 – Stepping into your author identity 16:11 – How to talk about your book non-stop (without feeling annoying)20:43 – The trap of comparison and what being a good writer really means 25:02 – The critical step of a post-launch plan31:54 – Why it’s a game changer to invest in PR Here are the links I was telling you about! Untamed by Glennon Doyle The Let Them Theory by Mel RobbinsThe Pitch Club for PR Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

If you’ve been making excuses for years for why you can’t write a book, this episode is for you. For years I told myself I wasn’t ready to write a book. Not qualified enough. Not interesting enough. But the truth? It was a serious worthiness issue that permeated my entire life. The fear of rejection and abandonment kept me paralyzed when it came to my full expression. In this episode, I’m taking you right into the moment I stopped hiding behind titles and expectations and finally let my story be seen. I’ll share what cracked me open in a room full of strangers, why shame nearly cost me everything, and how telling the truth set me free. If you’ve ever said “I don’t know where to start” - I see you. Here are the Highlights:03:45 – The sneaky way shame dresses up as “I don’t know”07:58 – Let’s talk about ego, storytelling, and the lie we keep believing13:23 – What actually happened when I stood up in that room19:33 – The moment it all poured out (and shocked even me)26:50 – Why your story isn’t just yours -  and why that matters32:58 – A little challenge for you and a big announcement from meResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

If you’ve ever settled for “good” to avoid pain, you’re in the right place.In this episode I’m sharing another teaser for my upcoming book, disrupting how you’ve looked at your breakdowns in the past. It’s not just “breakdown to breakthrough” - it’s the step on the journey that most people never realize. We’re talking through the messy middle, how to make rock bottom your best friend, and the mindset shifts that keep me going when life feels heavy. Avoiding the hard stuff means avoiding the great stuff too. Creating our best life means walking through the sh*t to discover what’s been waiting for us on the other side. Here are the Highlights:(02:14) – Showing up when life feels chaotic (03:50) – Why “good” has been the biggest trap in my own life(05:22) – The treasure found at rock bottom(07:15) – The messy truth about getting to the next level that you may not want to hear Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Sharing with you my full keynote I gave live in San Diego at an event hosted by our PR partner at Landon Hail Press. I go deep into how I was able to write and publish my first book back in 2018 and the crazy journey to get there. I go into the heart of writing which is the power of telling your story, and how publishing a book isn't just about words on a page. It's about healing, being seen, and true freedom no one can take from you. If you’ve ever filled yourself with excuses like “my story doesn’t matter”, “I’m not ready”, or “no one will care what I have to say”: this talk is for you. I promise, someone out there is waiting for your words to set them free. Let’s stop hiding.And stay tuned for a HUGE announcement at the end!Here are the Highlights:(02:31) Reframing your failure into a catalyst(11:21) From corporate VP to suddenly pregnant at a writing retreat(20:56) Four lies about publishing that I constantly hear (and what’s actually true)(29:55) Why your story isn’t “too much” and how to finally stop making it about everyone else(33:00) Announcing the first ever Writing Retreat coming this fallResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

When I hit 40, it was like all of my f*cks suddenly left me. Well, most of them anyway. In this episode, I unpack the 12 things I’ve proudly left behind in my 20s and 30s - from needing to be liked or skinny to chasing perfection and constantly being available.Join me in a raw and refreshing reflection on self-worth, boundaries, and what truly matters in life as you get older. If you’ve ever questioned why you’re still caring about things that drain you and sacrifice your well-being, this might be the gentle (and slightly spicy) wake-up call you’ve been looking for.Here are the Highlights:(02:43) Turning 40 and zero f*cks(03:40) Wanting to be liked vs liking yourself(08:34) Our own inner beauty contest(11:12) What seven years of sobriety taught me(16:09) The sweet spot of flexibility and intentionality(38:12) Defining true wealth and your priorities Mentioned in this episode:The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Sometimes anxiety, “laziness”, and exhaustion isn’t just that - it’s your trauma.In this episode, I unpack the science of fear and trauma on the body and the brain, and how this can turn into a physical injury. I’m sharing the real reasons fear keeps us stuck, how trauma impairs our brain, and the powerful 3-step process that will rewire your brain and heal your soul.If you’ve been living with daily fear and feel like you need the jaws of life to get you out, this one is for you.Highlights:(02:01) How fear blocks every area of our life(05:53) The effects of trauma on the brain(09:15) Three Steps to rewiring the brain and healing trauma(13:24) Healing modalities for neuroplasticity(17:48) The one big thing that eliminates fearResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers AudioResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

What if the thing holding you back isn’t your lack of meditation, breathwork, or journaling but the forgiveness you think you’ve already done?In this episode, I’m talking about the kind of healing work most of us skip, especially when the person we need to forgive is still in our life. I’ll walk you through what it really takes to move from avoidance into awareness, and why true freedom only comes when we’re willing to face what we’ve buried.Here are the Highlights:Highlights: (4:05) Forgiveness as the key to open up money, career, and relationships(6:35) The first step of forgiveness (12:49) Healing doesn’t happen in the absence or the avoidance of pain (19:45) The fears that block our ability to forgive (23:45) Recognizing our part in co-creating unhealthy outcomes (26:00) Compassion = Freedom(28:15) A life changing practice to forgiving those who have greatly wronged you Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

We’re going into a subject I have been navigating privately until now. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey of some low-key religious trauma to other trauma I have experienced actually routing me back to God. From being shunned by the Catholic Church to cults to finding my way back to my faith, it’s been a wild ride. I talk about what it means to detach from the conditioning, to question the version of God you were handed, and to build a relationship with faith that feels true to you.Highlights(02:16) - Getting shunned from the Catholic Church (04:14) - An accidental cult takeover (07:10) - Finding God in the depths of hell(12:15) - From Corporate VP to Nanny & Childcare worker (14:40) - The Church that saved my life (22:15) - Deconstructing my faithResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

We’re picking up where we left off with part two of the H.E.A.R.T. Technique. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, you definitely want to go back and do that! But if you’re here for the next steps of this undeniable process of how to become an abundance magnet, buckle the f*ck up! I share what this looks like to go from hustling to “get” to recalibrating to attract. In this episode, we dive deep into money vs abundance and how knowing the difference helps dissolve your blocks to financial wealth. Here are the Highlights:(3:57) Investigating your money story  (6:43) Are you fighting for the coins or reprogramming the game?(9:55) Identity as a key component of Embodiment(12:55) Misusing personal development(14:58) Aligning to who we know we are (19:55) Unpacking levels of attachment (22:28) Detach to Attract (29:44) Teaching as alchemy Sign up for The H.E.A.R.T. Technique Masterclass: How I went from Food Stamps to 6-Figures in 9 months Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

I’ve been asked more times than I can count, “how did you do it?” How did I go from my entire life collapsing with no income as a single mom with a newborn to making 6-figures in less than a year?In this episode, I’m sharing the process that changed my life, one that I carefully deconstructed so you have a powerful guide to abundance, one that collapses space and time. And I may go into a story I’ve avoided telling for a long time - the one that completely flipped my relationship with money, identity, and what it really means to feel abundant.From corporate collapse and an unexpected pregnancy to being broke with a newborn, this chapter of my life forced me to rebuild from the inside out. I’m walking you through the first two steps of my “H.E.A.R.T. Technique” to get you out of the hustle and into magnetic mode. >>> Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!Here are the Highlights:(1:12) - Money as a superficial concept (3:11) - A newborn, IRS indictment, and no income (11:58)- Broke on food stamps with an infant(15:48) - Aubrey Marcus & Fit For Service(21:12) - The H.E.A.R.T. Technique (27:09) - Healing as the foundation for wealth(29:30) - The Power of Language in EmbodimentSign up for the H.E.A.R.T. Technique Masterclass: How I went from Food Stamps to 6-Figures in 9 monthsResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This episode is for anyone who’s ever second-guessed themselves in love (which is pretty much all of us!)I’m walking you through my personal dating and relationship checklist, not as a set of rigid rules, but as a tool to stay in alignment with who I am and what I really want. Think of it as a gentle nudge back to yourself when the noise of dating, relationships, or even marriage gets too loud.I’m sharing the real questions I ask -  the kind that cut through the fluff and help you see what’s working and what’s not. Whether you’re dating, in a long-term relationship, or just getting curious about what you truly need, this one’s going to get you thinking. Expect honesty, a little humor, and a lot of heart.Here are the Highlights:(05:27) Be The Queen w/ Christine Hassler & Stefanos Sifandos(13:18) That don’t impress me much (14:37) Curiosity is critical(15:44) Laughter is my kryptonite(19:29) The importance of Passion and life-alignment(21:52) Children and lifestyle compatibility(23:35) Building a life and energizing each otherJoin Be the Queen Hosted by Christine Hassler & Stefanos Sifandos(Tell them Samantha Joy sent you!)Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m sharing the top five tips that have put me on the path to mastering my self-worth: both building and protecting it. Not just once, but again and again, especially when life gets noisy and chaotic. These are real life tools I use constantly to stay grounded in who I really am that you can implement today.We’ll talk about your environment being a mirror to what you really think of yourself and how play, your relationship dynamics, and personal boundaries all greatly shape your sense of worth. If you’ve ever outsourced your value to others, this is your reminder to take it back.Here are the Highlights:(02:11) Why self-worth is the gateway to attracting everything we want (05:53) Carve out time for things you love(10:09) Keep your house “guest ready”(14:04) Two buckets of voluntary discomfort (15:38) The importance of moving your body and building physical strength (18:45) Being socially selective (22:15) Self worth isn’t something to force or controlUCLA Study re: The Effects of Clutter on Women’s Cortisol Levels Resources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this short but meaningful episode, I'm reading an excerpt from my next book - a piece that came from a major catalyst: one of my “failed” relationships. I give a sneak peek not just into my book, but into a very vulnerable part of my life. Tune in to learn how I used silver linings to avoid facing what was really happening in a relationship that looked calm on the surface but was quietly chipping away at me.If you’ve ever clung to the “bright side” a little too tightly, this one's going to land.Here are the Highlights:(01:32) Opening my heart after two years and several “failed” relationships (02:57) Leaving behind the “toxic fairytale savior” (04:48) Bringing consciousness to the dumpster fire ahead(05:30) Viewing a painful circumstance as a net positiveResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s been seven years in the making. I recorded this one from the desert to emphasize what happens when you give yourself the gift of space - not just an escape from the mundane or the chaotic, but a chance to actually slow down, reflect, and pinpoint where you may be living in survival mode. I know I did for longer than I needed to. We talk about what operating in hyper-vigilance does to your system, your mind, and your reality and how to shift into feeling safe and calm. We unpack how I’ve personally been reclaiming my energy, starting with who gets access to it - physically, mentally, and even digitally. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly treading water, this one’s for you. It’s possible that you no longer need to claw your way out, but instead are standing on the beautiful foundation you built. Here are the Highlights:(00:58) Hello from Joshua Tree(04:58) The hamster wheel of hyper-vigilance (09:03) Overwhelm and living from the sidelines(20:03) The weakest phrase you can ever use(22:48) Understanding the value of pausing our efforts (33:12) Identifying energy leaks allowing access to ourselves (34:23)A social media exercise that will change your lifeResources:Join SJ’s Spring Writing Retreat: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! 5/7-5/9 in Denver, CO Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio