In this episode, Krista sits down with author and mental health advocate Jalene Murphy for a vulnerable, wide-open conversation about courage, self-discovery, and what it really takes to walk away from the life you thought you should live in order to step into the one that’s actually yours.
Jalene shares the heart and grit behind her book Modern Day Courage, diving into the perfectionism she wore like armor, the identity shifts she navigated after leaving a heterosexual marriage, and the emotional weight of bullying that shaped her early years. Together, they explore the role of community, the quiet bravery of baby steps, and the power of choosing authenticity over expectation.
This is an episode for anyone who’s ever felt torn between who they were taught to be and who they’re becoming.
Takeaways
Connect with Jalene:
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalenemurphy/
🔗 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jalene.smith.7
🔗 LinkedIn: JaleneMurphy
🔗 Website: www.jalenemurphy.com
🔗 Book Modern Day Courage https://www.amazon.ca/Modern-Day-Courage-Jalene-Murphy-ebook/dp/B0CDC7V5RD
🔗 Artist: Chris Chipak https://www.inchipakwetrust.ca/
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