Hello, My name is Jenna

Today, I tell the stories of two iconic plants to help us tackle the false narratives that are spread about us. When others use lies and gossip to tear us down, it can be devastating and debilitating. But I'm here to share some true stories and advice about how to embrace who we really are and rise above all the nasty ways others might try to tear us down. Monsters — Welcome to LovingCreatively.com

It would seem that I have been frustrated with progress lately... Maybe you can relate-just never feeling like you're where you want to be no matter how hard you work. So... I brought my husband Tom back for a third show! We talk about doing "all the right things" with seeking help for mental health struggles and trauma all the way to career goals and still feeling like we come up short. You won't want to miss this one, we have stories and practical tips for combating defeat so you can keep climbing toward your dreams.

Love is tricky, and 100% worth it. True to my nature, I am sharing the gritty and the pretty stories about the transformative power of love. If you're looking for deeper intimacy and security with yourself and your partner, take a listen.

This is for all the outcasts. If you have an innovative idea, plan or way of being and often feel too misunderstood, I'm here to help you keep going, friend. In this episode, I share inspirational facts from a diverse group of influential figures from Ed Mylett to Heath Ledger to Yours Truly in an effort to encourage you to keep going with your dreams and to strengthen the core of who you are.

If you need encouragement to leave the toxic thing or take a risk and jump into the thing you've always been dreaming of, tune in, I've got some inspiring tips and stories for ya!Welcome to LovingCreatively.com

Some days, the tick of all the infuriating things we can't control just embeds itself too deeply in our skin and we can't shake the irritation. If you're exhausted from trying your best to fight or process a toxic situation that seems so far outside of your control, this episode is for you. Sit with me a while as I get vulnerable with all the frustrated feelings as well as encouragement that can help pull you out of feeling too stuck to carry on fighting the good fight.

Parenting is hard. Stepparenting is even harder. The reason many people don't get divorced and/or remarry is cause there's just too much damn work involved. In this episode, I share very real and vulnerable stories about parenting, stepparenting and blending families and all the frustration that comes with it. But I also share why the mess is all so incredibly worth it. Whether you're a parent, stepparent or just a person trying to manage difficult people and situations, this episode is for you.

There's a lot of negativity in the world right now, and paying attention to the drama of it all can be addicting. In this episode, I share practical tips and inspirational stories that will help you release negativity and believe in the power that you possess to shape the world you want.Short Stories — Welcome to LovingCreatively.com

Welcome to the architecture of my first novel, Sheltered. In this episode, I share about the inspiration for the story with the intention of helping you find hope if you're feeling lonely, misunderstood or just flat out disappointed when it comes to love and living your dreams. Of course, you should also check out the novel! You can find it using the link below!Sheltered — Welcome to LovingCreatively.com

My conversation with the lovely Varla inspired me to go a little deeper into magic with you. If you are feeling a little down, hopeless or even full of life and you want more inspiration, this is the episode for you! Tune in to learn more about the magic in you, the magic around you and how to take the first few steps toward the remarkable.

A touch of magic is the perfect way to kick off the first Friday episode of season 2! Today, I sit down with my dear friend (and one of my favorite authors), Varla Ventura. Varla has written over six books about all things mythical, magical and paranormal. If you love ghost stories, Fairie mischief and banshee business, this is the episode for you. Varla shares about the inspiration for her writing, real-life magical and paranormal encounters and her deep knowledge of botanical beauty. You don't want to miss this one! Links to her books and upcoming events can be found below:Varla Ventura - writer, traveler, lover of the strange

If you feel exhausted by dating, your career or your general direction in life, this episode is for you. I share stories and advice about the law of attraction and abundance with the hope of showing you how much potential you already possess, even in your darkest moments.

I close out season 1 with an invitation to read my superhero series, Fury. This is a refreshing take on the world of powers, magic and good vs. evil (also it's totally free). Read Fury if you're looking to feel empowered, amazed and inspired. Access to the series is linked below :)Fury — Welcome to LovingCreatively.com

Part II of my mini "Heart In My Mouth" series and "The Dangers of Christianity." Listen as I break down some of the harmful messages, even those well-intended by the Christian religion, and encourage my audience to step into their own worthiness. Tune in if you've ever been shamed by religion and need just a bit of encouragement to find your own spark again.

Please don't misunderstand, this is an episode about equality. When I say it doesn't fucking matter, I mean it shouldn't matter to the people trying to discriminate. Please tune in for this extra special mini-series "Heart In My Mouth." This is Part 1-An urgent warning to learn from history, stop discriminating and focus on the real priorities that will help all of us.

Stories about real-life narcissists that you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in for guidance on how to recognize, navigate and escape from one of humanity's most monstrous forms.

Has your kid ever made you feel like an asshole because you want them to wear a jacket in winter? Have you recently heard the sound of two-year-old snot bubbles popping while trying to concentrate on something serious? If you are just tired and want to take a minute to relate to someone who is also tired, this episode is for you. I share stories about the shitty things my kids have said to the hopeful morsels they toss me every once in a while. I'm also recording with my two-year-old sitting next to me for the first time ever! I am inspired, but I am tired too and I hope my exhaustion encourages you :)

Things not working out no matter how hard you're trying? Perhaps the Universe is telling you that you belong somewhere else. Tune in to hear some of my most frustrating fails yet hopeful epiphanies about where they could take me... I also end with my gratitude that you came :).

Being white in America is a thing... In this episode, I share my own story about breaking toxic generational cycles and trauma. Also, I suggest some ideas about how to be nice and create an identity of integrity despite coming from a history of growing dreams from graveyards.

My friend Kamie is so beautiful and I am so excited to introduce you to her in this episode! She recently got her PhD! Together we cover the world of education in America and how Kamie used her research in math and experience in the classroom to make the subject more accessible to all. If you have ever wanted to pursue higher education or if you are looking to help your school or organization learn in a more cohesive, inclusive way, this is the episode for you!

Fear sucks. I don't even want to talk about it, but in this episode, I do anyway. Tune in for some very honest and vulnerable stories, confessions and tips for how to deal with the fear that blocks some of our most intimate desires for connection.

My husband, Tom, is back! And this time, for some laughs! He shares about the art of comedy, his writing process as a comedian and the inspiration for it all. There might be a bit of banter between us too.

If you've ever hated how much you hate someone and wanted the freedom of letting it go, this is the episode for you. I share stories and tips for how to release the hold of your enemy with gratitude.

If you're ready to focus on living as you are, instead of the check boxes that have been created for you, this is your episode.

Buckle up. If you've ever felt ashamed because of religious pressure, this is the episode for you. I take a hard look at my past and the unhealthy lessons taught to me by the Christian church. I end with a voice of compassion, hope and a healing question; how do we transition from spiritual beliefs rooted in shame to a strong center of compassion for oneself and others?

Tune in to hear a story of heartbreak, some self-destructive struggles and epiphanies all leading to every reason why I love my husband with my whole heart. My hope is that my stories will help you find the one you love the most too.

Trigger Warning-I interview my husband about how he painfully, powerfully and joyfully broke free from the cycle of domestic abuse. You won't want to miss this one!

This Valentine's Day has a Trigger Warning- but for healing purposes. This is part one of a two-part series where I share my perspective and tips on how to help someone you love break out of the cycle of domestic abuse. I include stories and suggestions directly related to my experience with helping my husband escape the abuse of his ex. In part two, we will hear his perspective live during an interview.

Grab a cup of tea or coffee and listen to this one with a friend! I interview my aunt Ginny about how she began her thriving business in organizational development. If you are looking to change careers or clarify your team's professional vision and purpose, this is the episode for you. Ginny shares how she began networking, the greater purpose of her work and how the beautiful connectivity of it all inspired the rest of her life.

This is a follow-up to the previous episode "Dreams." Listen for practical tips on who to accept feedback from and how to protect your dreams from the haters. Enjoy personal stories about my receiving pictures from a "friend" pointing out "flaws" in my book, literally, along with an inspirational uncle who reminded me where real support actually comes from.

Tune in for practical tips on how to convert your dreams into a lifestyle. Our imaginations can create new realities, and we can fall in love with the person we were meant to be.

This is a follow-up to my previous episode (Halos). I provide practical steps based on my experience on how to stop ruminating on the infuriating actions of our enemies and focus our energy instead on the dreams and world that we are creating. If you've ever wanted to know how to keep a narcissist out of your bathroom, this is the episode for you.

Trigger Warning this episode centers on a specific story regarding domestic abuse committed by a narcissist. However, and more importantly, the episode also shares how some of our greatest enemies can wake us up to our greatest potential, the gift they never intended to give us.

If you like a good roller coaster, this is the episode for you. I begin with the ridiculousness of buying in bulk and how I somehow ended up with a “gamer” desk. Then, I transition into some of the wisdom of the Dakota people and end with how to save our country from drowning in dictatorship. Modern motherhood am I right?

Sometimes, staying in the closet is cozy.

What better way to get to know me than learning about the two most shameful experiences of my life right off the bat? In this episode, I air out my dirty laundry, but like, in a way that shows the world we aren’t defined by our stains. We’re‒the whole dress? Or some other metaphor that inspires and encourages you to listen. Good, bad, ugly, inspirational and joyous‒whatever the experience‒I’m finally ready to put my name on it.

I found my voice, well, maybe a note or two at least of a song that I am still learning. And this is a place where I am finally ready to put my name on all my experiences. Good, bad, very ugly, traumatic, peaceful, joyous and lots of in-the-middles that I don't fully understand. Here's hoping my stories encourage you to see why and how all of yours matter too.