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Parenting for a New ParadigmEp. 15: Parenthood is Better With Friends: a special convo with Human Design Coach, Nicole Gaucher & Coach for Midlife Women, Lori LisaiIt's hard to make new friends and keep good ones as a parent. But this week I'm joined by two of my most brilliant, wise colleagues and cherished friends,Lori Lisa, Human Design Coach for Midlife Women and host of the Midlife by Design Podcast,andHuman Design Coach Nicole Gaucher,to discuss how understanding your Human Design helps you find good-quality people and establish a healthy social network later in life.This is such a powerful and fun conversation, sograb your chart,cozy up and follow along to find out some of your strengths when it comes...2025-02-121h 04Parenting for a New ParadigmEp. 14: Articulate Your Vision of the Ideal FutureOur country's in crisis & everything feels uncertain. Today's episode lays out why this is all taking place right now, from a cosmic/planetary perspective, and explores how using our collective imagination could be one way to successfully navigate our way through it.The new paradigm is here, and it's time for us to articulate our vision for what we want the future to look like.Take this trip through time and space with me, and get ready for some woo and history, as I share a piece about Pluto's shift into Aquarius and the 2027 Evolution...2025-02-0734 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 13: Why Your Child Won't Listen to You, Reflector EditionWe're closing out our 5-part series on “Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen to You” with the final installment, focusing exclusively on why Human Design Reflector children have a tendency to tune their parents out, and what you can do to get through to them, instead.
In Ep. 13, I I talk about some of the biggest themes we see in Reflector kids and what could be causing these highly intuitive empaths to seemingly "ignore" mom and dad, plus what you can do to support these radiantly unique kiddos and reconnect with them in a different way.
If y...2025-02-0417 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 12: Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You, Projector EditionIn Episode 12 of the PNP Podcast, we continue our 5-part series on “Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen to You” with Part 4, focusing exclusively on why Projector children have a tendency to tune their parents out, and what you can do to get through to them, instead.
Open up new lines of communication and grow closer to your child by ordering your own, fully customized copy of "Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You."
This ~40-page report is based on your unique child's Human Design Energy Blueprint, and delves into 14 specific areas of their energetic makeup to...2025-01-2720 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp 11: Why Manifesting Generator Kids Ignore Their ParentsIn Episode 11 of the PNP Podcast, you’ll get answers to the age-old question all parents face at some point: "Why won't my kid listen to me?!"
This is Part 3 of a 5-part series, focusing exclusively on why Manifesting-Generator children have a tendency to tune their parents out, and what you can do to get through to them, instead.
Open up new lines of communication and grow closer to your child by ordering your own, fully customized copy of "Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You." This ~40-page report is based on your unique child's Huma...2025-01-2132 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp 10: Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You, Generator EditionGet answers to the age-old question all parents face at some point: "Why won't my kid listen to me?!"
This is Part 2 of a 5-part series, focusing exclusively on why Generator children have a tendency to tune their parents out, and what you can do to get through to them, instead.
Open up new lines of communication and grow closer to your child by ordering your own, fully customized copy of "Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You." This ~40-page report is based on your unique child's Human Design Energy Blueprint, and delves into 14 specific areas...2025-01-1925 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 9: Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You, Manifestor EditionGet answers to the age-old question all parents face at some point: "Why won't my kid listen to me?!"
This is Part 1 of a 5-part series, focusing exclusively on why Manifestor children have a tendency to tune their parents out, and what you can do to get through to them, instead.
Open up new lines of communication and grow closer to your child by ordering your own, fully customized copy of "Why Your Child Doesn't Listen to You." This ~40-page report is based on your unique child's Human Design Energy Blueprint, and delves into 14 specific...2025-01-1642 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 8: Fight Much? The Family Forecast for Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025The Sun now transits Gate 38, the Gate of the Fighter,
a.k.a., Opposition. That means all of humanity is
under the influence of the energy for fighting the good fight, being superbly stubborn, standing up for the little guy -- OR using fists to settle disputes. Yikes!
Learn what this energetic frequency could mean for you and
your family, how it may be showing up at home and around the world, and what you need to watch out for to steer clear of the lower vibrations of this energetic trait throughout this potent time.
...2024-12-3023 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 7: Finding Joy? The Family Forecast for Dec. 24-30, 2024The Sun now transits Gate 58, the Gate of the Joyous,
a.k.a., The Gate of Vitality. All of humanity is
under the influence of the energy for living life in full appreciation to make the most of our vitality and create joy.
But this can be hard for a lot of folks (including me!), especially around the holidays. Learn what the Sun's energy is attempting to teach us through this transit and find out the red flags that indicate you're leaning away from joy and diminishing your own vitality.
I'm sharing what this energetic frequency could...2024-12-2516 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 6 Doing the Right Thing: Family Forecast for Dec. 19-24, 2024The Sun now transits Gate 10, the Gate of Self-Love, a.k.a., Behavior of the Self, a.k.a. Treading. That means all of humanity is under the influence of the energy for sorting out how to behave correctly in life.
Learn what this energetic frequency could mean for you and your family, and what you need to know about a baby who is being born during this potent time.
Do you or your loved ones have Gate 10 activated in your body? Does this personality trait ring true for you? Find out...2024-12-2028 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 5: Want Peace? Dump Out Your Brain! Family Forecast for Dec. 14-19, 2024This week we unpack the energy influencing all of humanity right now, what's known as Gate 11, or the Gate of Peace & Ideas. Learn how this might be showing up in your family, what to look out for so you know how to handle it when your kids show fear or anxiety, and how to use this energetic frequency to bring peace into your home.
Follow along to see if you or your family members have Gate 11 activated in your body at all times, by downloading free Energy Blueprints for yourself and your kids at my website.
2024-12-1714 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 4: Self-ISH or Self-LESS? Family Forecast for Dec. 9-13, 2024This week we're exploring the energetic influence on each of us that's coming from the Sun's transit through Gate 26, the Gate of the Egoist. Find out why a child who needs to be first is not always being selfish, and why we could all stand to check in with what our ego is really trying to tell us.
Would you rather: On Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 6pm, Janeen will be presenting a live, in-person workshop at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville branch. Help pick the topic by casting your vote! This is a one-question...2024-12-1041 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 3: Cultivating Patience - Family Forecast for Dec 3-8This week we are exploring the natural rhythms, routines & schedules that support our families -- and those that don't.
As the Sun transits Gate 5, the Gate of Fixed Rhythms, from Dec 3 to Dec 8th, 2024, we have an opportunity to reflect on which habits & timelines work for us and which don't.
In this episode, we talk about ways to take advantage of this energy in the air that is presenting us and our children with a chance to cultivate patience, what it means to have to wait, why we may feel rigid or overwhelmed, why this...2024-12-0325 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 2: Focus on What Truly Matters - Family Forecast SeriesLearn why we all have the power to focus on the tiny details that truly matter but which others usually miss -- and why that power is so strong right now. Plus, get ideas about how to make the most of the current energy in the atmosphere to guide your parenting journey, to know the pitfalls to watch out for that come from intense focus, and how to help your kids leverage this power, too. Grab your free energy blueprint (a.k.a., your Human Design chart!) at https://janeenellsworth.com to follow along and see if you or...2024-11-2941 minParenting for a New ParadigmEp. 1: Family Forecast for Nov. 22-27, 2024To kick off the PNP Podcast, join me for some get-to-know-you storytelling and the first of what I'll call the Family Forecast Series.
Discover the energies in the air that could be actively influencing the way you and your kiddos are behaving, plus how you can use your awareness about them to stay stable.
This week we are fueled by massive power, inspiring us to GSD and be productive. Learn the pitfalls that come with this power, plus the great potential it carries when we use this energy wisely. I'm also sharing why the Power...2024-11-2251 minParenting for a New ParadigmRaising Kids Ain’t Always Sweet: PNP TrailerWelcome to the Parenting for a New Paradigm Podcast! This is a show for modern-day moms & dads who are looking for practical strategies & tested solutions for raising well-adjusted, confident kids in wild ‘n crazy, 21st Century America.
In this trailer, you’ll meet me, Janeen Ellsworth, your host. I’m a fellow mom, former teacher, parenting coach, Human Design nerd & author of The Daily Vibe. Thank you for checking out my show!
If parenting, to you, isn’t about having perfectly frosted cupcakes for your child’s birthday party, or booking...2024-11-2109 min
Midlife by Design - Find Balance in Perimenopause through Human Design | Purpose, Wellness, Mindset, Hormones, Practical Woo & Menopause Hacks for WomenEp 4: Types: Manifestors: Janeen Ellsworth on Manifestor creativity, anger, and coming through her dark night of the soulIn this episode of "Midlife by Design," Lori interviews Manifestor Janeen Ellsworth. They discuss living life as a Manifestor, including parenting and working as this energy type. Listen in for tips on handling Manifestor anger, learning to appreciate the creative mania, and how Human Design can help you come through a midlife crisis. Janeen Ellsworth is spreading compassion and tolerance as Human Design consultant who works with parents, families & individuals so that they learn to better understand themselves and their loved ones and communicate with one another more effectively. She is also the author of T...2024-07-2252 min
Meant To Be19: "Why Is My Child So Stubborn?!" Parenting Help from a Human Design PerspectiveKids can be stubborn for a million different reasons. Sometimes it's because they're hungry, over-tired, have eaten too much sugar, or spent all day on a screen. Teens, especially, might see Mom or Dad as too strict, or feel that their freedom is being squashed. It may be that they've been ordered around at school all day, so they have zero patience left to comply with house rules. Energetically-speaking, though, stubbornness can emerge because our energy, as parents, comes into contact with our kids' energy, and together, we form a powerful, sometimes contrasting, conflicting, resistant bond, simply by sharing...2023-03-1435 minMeant To BeMTB18: Are You Addicted to Self-Help?Are you languishing in the dark, stinky sewer of shadow work? Stuck in a cycle of inner child healing that never seems to end? Do you believe you will manifest whatever you want...as long as you can finally heal all the stuff that's ever wrong with you first?! If so, you're wrong (there's nothing you need to 'fix' about yourself before you can manifest whatever you want). More importantly, you may be addicted to, or at least obsessed with, self-help, personal development or spiritual growth. If this is the case, it may be time for an intervention.
2023-02-2747 minMeant To BeMTB17: The 5 Energy Types in Human DesignDo you know your Human Design Energy Type? If not, what are you waiting for? Download your chart for free at https://janeenellsworth.com/home/free-human-design-chart/ to discover the role you're here to play in this lifetime! Look for your Energy Type, and listen in as Janeen summarizes the 5 different roles we humans have been given to help us walk through this lifetime: Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector and Reflector.
We each carry our own unique method for receiving, generating, processing and expending energy. Which means there's a particular way we could be using our energy that's...2023-02-0350 minMeant To BeMTB16: Alignment, Integrity & Being a Generator, with Human Design Reader & Alignment Coach Lori LisaiWhat's it like to be a Human Design Generator? How can we use our Human Design to step into alignment? What does it mean to live in integrity with your spirit? Find out in today's episode of Meant To Be! Janeen is joined in a very special guest interview with the inspiring, motivational Human Design Reader and Alignment Coach, Lori Lisai. Listen to her story about losing enthusiasm and becoming less and less satisfied with her path as a longtime public school teacher, and learn how she started paying attention to her body's response signal to draw her toward...2023-01-241h 01Meant To BeMTB15: Re-Connecting the Mind, Body, Emotions & Spirit To Reach AlignmentAre you disassociated from your body? Are you listening to its cues, paying attention to its critical messages? In this episode, we talk about reconnecting and reintegrating the parts of us -- body, thoughts, feelings and soul -- that we may have once abandoned, so we can get back to center and become one complete, aligned being again.
Janeen shares her take on why re-integrating the body is so important, and how she uses Human Design as the tool for illuminating where there's deeper self-development work to do. Also in this episode, get a rundown of what H...2023-01-0557 minMeant To BeMTB14: How to Know Who's Radiating Peace, Love, Comfort & Joy this Holiday SeasonPart 5 of our 5-part series on Holiday Help to get you through this season of togetherness! This week we bask in the glory of good vibes, taking a tour through the Human Design bodygraph chart to uncover some of Janeen's favorite places to look for Love, Peace, Comfort and Joy.
Pro tip: Many of us behold the power to radiate such frequencies, and yet we forget we even own them, so we wind up languishing in the lower vibration of our 'not self,' missing millions of opportunities to experience true inner goodness.
Join us as...2022-12-2159 minMeant To BeMTB13: Triggers, Criticism & Sources of Conflict - Energy Themes to Watch Out for This Holiday SeasonContinuing in our Holiday Help series this week, we cover four of the Gates, or 'energy themes,' in Human Design which could be the source of conflict or friction at upcoming family get-togethers.
Learn what kinds of energetic themes might be presenting themselves, through us and through our loved ones, at holiday gatherings so you can become aware of these dynamics if/when they come into play. Build your awareness around how we exchange and experience these energetics so you can bring more compassion, comfort, peace and joy to your family togetherness. Find out how to m...2022-12-1351 minMeant To BeMTB12: Is That Stress You're Carrying Actually Yours?How do you manage stress? A healthy dose of it helps us Get Stuff Done. Too much and we can experience overwhelm, anxiety, depression, feelings of time running out and a seemingly never-ending to-do list. Learn why you may actually be absorbing other people's stress and amplifying their signal, or broadcasting your stress unintentionally, causing other people in your life to feel it just as much, if not worse.
Today we're looking at stress and pressure through the lens of Human Design, exploring the Root Center in depth. Find out how this Energy Center works, what it...2022-12-0847 minMeant To BeMTB11: How to Honor & Embrace Your Sense of SelfAre you one of the many people who are dreading more face-time with family over holidays? It's too bad, but a valid reason to be hesitant to attend more gatherings if you've got family members who are critical, judgmental or passive aggression, especially when it comes to your life choices and sense of identity.
Join me for this conversation about the G Center in Human Design, that diamond in the center of the chest on your bodygraph. The G Center is responsible for our sense of self and our direction in life, and in my opinion, is...2022-12-0748 minMeant To BeMTB10: What’s a Throat Wound & How Can You Heal It?Let's talk about authentic communication and the power of the Throat as an energy center. This episode covers what happens when we experience shaming and criticism about the way we express ourselves early in life. What results is what we call, in Human Design, a Throat wound. Janeen shares how Throat wounds can show up later--both emotionally and physiologically--to cut us off from sharing or expressing who we really are and what we really want to say.
Learn about the differences between people who have Defined and Undefined or Open Throats in Human Design, and get some v...2022-12-0632 minMeant To BeMTB9 Halloween Special: Spooky Pittsburgh Stories!It's time for a mug of cider, a handful of roasted pumpkin seeds and some spooky ghost stories to make the hairs on your arms stand up! In honor of Halloween, this week I'm joined by three incredible guests from right here in my hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who share their stories of the paranormal, the unexplained and the downright blood-chilling. Join us as we amble through the tales of visits from passed loved ones, eerie energetic events, a haunted jail and resentful house-ghosts!
Strap on a costume, light up a jack-o-lantern and gather 'round your digital device f...2022-10-291h 07Meant To BeMTB8: What Does a Woodpecker Symbolize?Nature symbols, in all their glory, are back again! This time, featuring the mighty woodpecker. Learn what these majestic creatures represent and why spotting one could suggest a whisper from the universe that's telling you, "Hang in there, kiddo. You got this!"
Plus, does the Law of Attraction really work? I share my personal experience with using it and why I believe it's harder than it sounds. In my experience, there's more work to do under the surface before we can really achieve Magical Magnetic Attractor Status. But hey, maybe I'm wrong. It does work, to a...2022-10-2026 minMeant To BeMTB7: Shadow Work & Spiritual BypassA lot of people are talking about how to do shadow work these days, but what is it? In this episode, you'll learn why it's deeply transformational, healing self-reflection that is absolutely valuable and necessary for anyone seeking to grow and transcend on this human journey through life.
Meanwhile, when you hear people talk about another buzz word, 'spiritual bypass,' they often do so in a way that kind of shames people who aren't endeavoring into this difficult work.
That's why I've put these two topics together in one episode. Because skipping over the har...2022-10-1330 minMeant To BeMTB6: What Are Angel Numbers?What does it mean when you keep seeing the same series of numbers everywhere you look? Maybe the sequence 4-4-4 keeps showing up for you every time you look at the clock, check your odometer or see the price listed at the gas station. Could it have any significance? Actually, yes. Seeing the same repeated number pattern may be a sign from your spirit guides urging you to make a certain decision or to look at your life through a different lens!
In this episode, you'll learn what angel numbers are, where they come from, and h...2022-10-0429 minMeant To BeMTB5: Symbols of Magic in Nature - GrasshoppersSigns and symbols are everywhere, especially in the natural world. As part of the Magic in Nature series, this episode explains why grasshoppers are symbols of good luck, prosperity and strength. Sit back, relax, and bask in the breeze with this short storytelling episode with Janeen. Reflect on the goodness of your life. Relax into the joy of simplicity. Listen for the clues in your surroundings as you move throughout your day. Dial into the frequency of nature as it guides you toward ease, flow, and the gentle unfolding of your spiritual path. What is nature telling you?
...2022-09-2718 minMeant To BeMTB4: Surrendering Victimhood & the Energetics of ForgivenessTRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses a traumatic event which may be triggering for some listeners.
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Everything has a vibration; people, animals, even inanimate objects. And so, too, does forgiveness carry its own energetic frequency. The energy of forgiveness, when offered in full authenticity to someone who's done you wrong, is immensely powerful and can be extremely healing for people who are yearning to move past old wounds and proceed with their lives by telling a different story--not one which erases history or denies any wrongdoing, but one that vanquishes victimhood and makes room for the p...2022-09-2136 min
Meant To BeMTB3: New Moons, Full Moons & Planetary Influence This MonthWhat does a New Moon even mean? Are we actually affected by what the planets are doing in the sky? Why should you care where the Sun is right now?
Find out on this Astro-hacking episode! Janeen shares her take on the state of the cosmos for September 2022. Enjoy this curated waltz through the planets to learn more about the lasting effects of the New Moon in Virgo, how to prepare for the upcoming Full Moon in Pisces, what energy to expect as we move toward the Fall Equinox and Libra season, and how the Sun is a...2022-09-0747 min
Meant To BeMTB2: How to Forgive Yourself For Screwing UpI've got a big apology to make! And also a huge announcement! In case you missed it the first time, you won't want to miss this recap of the major blooper I made in the last episode! But we must learn from our mistakes so we don't make them again, and we must reach a place of forgiveness for ourselves, even when we screw up, royally! Using my public gaffe and another example from my 10-year-old's life, we're putting shame, blame, apologies and forgiveness under a microscope. Join me for some cosmic, soul-centered tips on how to treat yourself with...2022-09-0142 min
Meant To BeMTB 1: Aligned, On Track & Rolling With My Human DesignWe're back, and though the furniture's been rearranged around here, we've also gotten into alignment. Better still, we continue on our quest to understand how each of us can deepen our connections -- to ourselves, to our loved ones, and to this magical world around us! We're so glad you're here for the renewed, renamed, reimagined, rebuilt show we're calling "Meant To Be." This is the place we'll talk about all things mystical! In this first, introductory episode of the new show, Janeen shares the transformation the past few months have brought, explaining how studying and experimenting with Human D...2022-08-0434 min
Meant To BeWF26. Expansion, Rebirth & Renewal + A Big AnnouncementSpringtime is a season for expansion, renewal and regrowth. As such, the time has come for Women Friends to undertake a renewal process of its own. Join Janeen for this very special solo episode where she shares a big announcement on some major changes to the trajectory of the show. Hear how she envisions a more expansive plan for the future and aims to include more discussions on personal development, spirituality, the metaphysical realm, Human Design as a tool for deeper self-awareness, and so much more!
Learn how she's taking what could have been a major setback a...2022-04-2829 min
Meant To BeWF25. Author Lori Jakiela on How to Help A Friend Through IllnessHow do we show up for a friend who's been given a serious health diagnosis? How can we be helpful and supportive of our friend, be sure we're not imposing, and feel certain that however we offer help, that we do so in a way that's actually useful? Moreover, what do we do if we just can't handle the challenges our friend is facing?
These are just some of the questions we're tackling this week on Women Friends, as host Janeen Ellsworth is joined by award-winning author Lori Jakiela, a.k.a. the "Queen of the wise o...2022-04-1858 min
Meant To BeWF24. Taking Good Care of Friendships, with Author Isabelle AlerteIt takes courage and a sense of responsibility to be a good friend. But we don't always demonstrate those qualities as best as we can, and then we suffer, with lost friendships and loneliness. So, when was the last time you sat down and took an inventory of your actions regarding how you handle friendships? Are you taking responsibility for maintaining and grooming your connections with the care, attention and nourishment they need to keep them healthy? If your answer is, 'Yikes, maybe not!' then you do not want to miss this episode! I'm honored to be joined...2022-03-2942 min
Meant To BeWF23. Unlock the Power Inside You with Letitia of BlaqueRose CoachingWhat limiting story are you telling about yourself? What falsehoods or judgments have others placed upon you that you internalized early on and which are now causing you to hide your real power? Set them free and rise to your true potential! This episode welcomes the advice and experience of career and mindset coach Letitia Francis of BlaqueRose Coaching, who is helping women do just that. She explains how, through her one-on-one coaching programs and digital course offerings, she's been helping women uncover their immense power, release their light and find abundance, through leaving the soul-sucking career they've settled...2022-03-1647 min
Meant To BeWF22. How to Communicate Hurt Feelings Without Breaking A FriendshipThis week's solo episode with Janeen answers a listener question: "How can I communicate that I've had my feelings hurt without breaking the friendship?" Join us as we delve deep into the connection between emotional hurt and physical pain, and why it's so important to get quiet and let that physical pain work its way into--and more importantly--OUT of your body. We explore whether some friends' actions are patterns, whether they were insensitive jabs versus major infractions, why some hurt feelings come about merely as a friend's attempt to cheer you up but land in poor taste or with...2022-03-0336 min
Meant To BeWF21. How to Return to the Workforce, with Career Coach Lalena KennedyIs the Great Resignation over? Millions of women left the workforce throughout the Covid pandemic, but many seem ready to get back to work--even though "work," under the new normal, may look a lot different for them now than it did before. This week we're joined by professional brand strategist and career coach, Lalena Kennedy, founder of Profile Impressions and expert on all things LinkedIn, résumé-building and brand storytelling. She's here to offer advice to anyone who may be considering a return to work after taking time off, or who is simply interested in making a change to...2022-02-2146 min
Meant To BeWF20. Choices, Balance & No B.S. in Friendship & Marriage, A Valentine's Day SpecialHappy Valentine's Day! Celebrate friendship in love and in marriage with my guests for this very special episode, Niki and Caitlin. Hear how they paved their own road to achieving the "American dream" of finding love, marriage and parenthood. Despite societal pressures, health challenges, past relationships that were toxic and more, Niki and Caitlin have built a life that's filled with love and TONS of giggles. They chat about finding balance in each other, discovering that there are options and choices for each of us far beyond what our limiting beliefs often tell us, and why they find comfort...2022-02-1433 min
The Fullness Podcast: Menopause Health & Pro Aging the Non Diet WayDo You Have a Toxic Friend?Relationships are important to health at every stage in life. Menopause is no exception. Our friendships sustain us. Sometimes we are in toxic friendships and we don't know it. Sometimes WE are the toxic friend! Janeen Ellsworth is today's guest, and we chat all about friendships. Janeen is the host of The Meant to BE Podcast and Human Design expert. The kinds we love and the kinds that suck our energy. If you think you have a toxic friend, or are a toxic friend, you may want to put your friendships...2022-02-0639 min
Meant To BeWF19. Say "Yes" to New Opportunities, with Chronic Disease Expert, Dr. Tiffany Gary-WebbHow many of us have shied away from events, group meetups or parties because they fell outside of our social comfort zones? How many times have we declined invitations simply because we felt shy? Why do we stay stuck in old, limiting friendship patterns even when our lives completely change, like after a divorce or career shift? Join me for Ep. 19 of Women Friends to hear from my friend and chronic disease expert, Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb, who shares why she started saying "Yes" to every invite after her marriage ended, and how doing so helped her build a phenomenal...2022-02-0444 min
Meant To BeWF18. Overcoming Shyness & Finding Better Friends with Author & Coach Paul SandersWhat makes people shy? How can we overcome shyness, step outside our comfort zones, and start to build satisfying social lives with high-quality friends? Join us for Ep. 18 of Women Friends when we hear from author, coach and founder of GetTheFriendsYouWant.com, Paul Sanders, who helps us understand the source of shyness, how to overcome it, and so much more. We discuss the differences between shyness and social anxiety, conversation skills and how to make superficial acquaintances into actual friends. He also explains why loneliness is actually a crucial signal letting us know something's wrong, and how we can...2022-01-2454 min
Meant To BeWF17. ‘Mean Girls' & Bullying, with PA School Counselor of the Year, Lezlie DelVecchio-MarksWhat's at the root of 'mean girl' behavior? What are its effects long-term as we move into adulthood? How do we arm kids to stand up to bullies early on? Find out in Episode 17 of Women Friends, as Janeen speaks to Pennsylvania School Counselor of the Year, and one of the Top 10 certified school counselors in the US, Lezlie DelVecchio-Marks.
Join us for this info-packed, super-fun conversation filled with with actionable tips on how parents and caregivers can teach kids empathy, help them build resilience in early childhood, stop bullies in their tracks, and learn what behaviors to look out f...2022-01-1454 min
Meant To BeWomen Friends Season 2 Trailer!!!Women Friends is back for another season of building connections, deepening relationships and untangling the awkwardness that keeps us blocked from making friends. Catch this sneak peek trailer to find out what's ahead for Women Friends in 2022. We've got loads of amazing expert interviews and more heart-to-heart chats with host Janeen Ellsworth. This episode brings you some snippets from her convos with guests, like nutritionist and host of The Fullness Podcast, Tanya Stricek; friendship coach and author of “Get the Friends You Want,” Paul Sanders; professional branding consultant Lalena Kennedy; career coach Letitia at Blaquerose Coaching; Certified School Counselor and...2022-01-0708 minMeant To BeWF16. Lessons Learned & Big Takeaways: Season 1 Finale!It's the final wrap-up to Season 1 of Women Friends! We're taking a look back at all the lessons learned throughout our first collection of interviews and reflections: on making commitments to friends, being intentional, showing up with our full heart to friendships -- vulnerability, challenges and all -- having the willingness to explore our deepest selves, and so much more. With a closing reading of Yung Pueblo's recent Instagram passage that focuses on connection with others and connection with self, and a glimpse into what's in store for Season 2.
Tune in again for Season 2 of Women Friends, b...2021-12-3032 min
Meant To BeWF15. Crossing the Vulnerability Barrier, with Postpartum Doula Sherilyn SaporitoLike becoming a mother, real friendship requires us to get vulnerable with others and build trust. Getting vulnerable means sharing something tender or hidden about ourselves, indicating we're willing to offer some trust, opening the door for potential friends to share something tender about themselves (and not judging them for it), and crossing that hidden barrier together that allows humans to connect on a deeper level.
In Ep. 15, I speak to Pittsburgh Postpartum Doula Sherilyn Saporito, who shares how she's helping women through caretaking and support services in the home when they are their most vulnerable: right after birth. With a...2021-12-1847 min
Meant To BeWF14. Jealousy, Complainers & the Characters We PlayCome behind the scenes with actor and singer, Carolyn Cole, as she tells Janeen how performers make and keep friends, even while auditioning for the same roles. She explains why actors drop their physical boundaries onstage for the sake of the show, how she handles jealousy and competition, who her favorite princess to play is, and why finding something positive about every situation is so important to her well-being. We talk about body image, chronic complainers, growing up with all sisters, the role of faith in life, and how our mothers can be our best role models for learning...2021-12-0958 min
Meant To BeWF13. Boundaries, Self-Care & Finding Holiday PeaceIf the holidays bring on stress and sadness rather than sparkle and cheer, you're not alone. A lot of us are feeling heavy and slowly filling with dread. Not to mention we're collectively facing some seriously heavy eclipse energy this weekend and, once again, trying to figure out how to navigate holiday gatherings with friends and family under the ominous cloud of Covid. So, in Ep. 13, we're covering ways to cope with all the eggnog-induced, tinsel-laced anxiety, so we can try and uncover true holiday peace that lets us actually enjoy ourselves with the ones we love, rather than...2021-12-0338 min
Meant To BeWF12. Grateful for Friends? Listeners Share Why This Thanksgiving!This Thanksgiving, we're handing the mic to listeners to find out why they value their friends! Host Janeen asked people to contribute notes on who they're thankful for, and women delivered. But, as it turns out, talking about gratitude for friendship is tougher than it seems for many. Our friendships are complicated. Along with all the shared celebrations, comfort and loyalty friends provide, a lot of women have experienced heartache, betrayal, friend breakups, and long stretches of isolation, leaving them feeling burned and alone. Yet the 'feeling' of friendlessness might actually be a mindset that we choose to stay...2021-11-2418 min
Meant To BeWF11. We're Majestically Messed Up, Sacred Beings!In this solo episode, host Janeen reviews some recent articles about friendship, offering stark counterpoints to what she says they're getting wrong about making friends. They make it sound easy to just "be vulnerable" with each other, or to simply join a group, or to ask someone for their number. These tasks are monumental for some of us. Janeen argues that a lot of the conversation about friendship today assumes people are all well-adjusted, functioning individuals that are free from pain, trauma and mental health difficulties. When in reality, we humans carry a ton of pain and trauma with...2021-11-1829 min
Meant To BeWomen Friends Season 1 TrailerWelcome to Women Friends!
Girlfriends. Gal pals. Soul sisters. Whatever we call our female friends, these relationships are always unique and valuable, sometimes hard to come by, and, quite often, complicated.
In Women Friends, the Podcast, we celebrate the magic of platonic friendships, reflect on what having girlfriends means to us as we navigate life’s ups and downs, and ask each other some hard questions--like why is it so hard to make, and keep, female friends?
These are the stories of everyday women, just like you and me, sharing their wisdom, experiences, vulnerabilities and advice about how to build an...2021-11-1104 min
Meant To BeWF10. Numerology, Crystals & 5D Friendship, with Psychic Medium Rachel GraceEver wonder what it's like being able to see, hear and know things others don't? Curious how connection with cosmic energies might affect friendship? Psychic medium, spiritual teacher, crystals expert and numerologist Rachel Grace shares what it was like growing up seeing spirits, knowing the future and finding her way through life--and friendship--as a psychic. She offers expert tips on how we can use spiritual development tools like crystals, life path numbers, Tarot cards and more to deepen our friendships. She also explains the difference between pre-destiny and free will, and how our current-day connections are family members or...2021-11-1043 min
Meant To BeWF9. Bridesmaids, BFFs & Brotherly LoveWhat happens when your BFF becomes your sister-in-law? How does it affect the family when there's a rift between you two? Meet Mina, who, in Ep. 9, shares her tale of broken friendship, family heartache, and a hilariously failed attempt to cause a scene at her friend's wedding. Mina explains the compassionate way her husband ultimately urged her and his sister to reunite. Fast-forward 40 years, Mina recounts the beautiful, deep friendship that has grown between herself and her sister-in-law since the early 1980s and how they've kept their connection alive through marriage, family holidays, motherhood, career changes and moving around...2021-11-0337 min
Meant To BeWF8: Personas, Narcissism & Roller Skate MagicTrigger Warning: This episode may be triggering for some listeners. What's it like being married to a narcissist? How can you help a friend escape a toxic relationship? This week, my guest Jane shares how abuse in her marriage crept in little by little, how loyalty kept her hopeful that her husband would change his ways, and why no one is ever immune to abuse. Jane reveals how her partner's narcissism affected every aspect of her life--from family to motherhood to friendship bonds to work. But Jane also explains how her women friends ultimately came through after a desperate...2021-10-2745 min
Meant To BeWF7. Potlucks, Baby Pics & Nice, Hearty HugsHealthy friendship requires us to accept our friends for who they are at their core as we both grow and change; to be comfortable with the silence that may be necessary as two people in conflict spend time apart in reflection; to make an effort to stay in that person's life when, deep down, we love them. In Ep. 7, Janeen speaks with Juanita; a friend who works in nonprofit, has five wonderful children and is someone who is expert at bringing people together through her quiet grace and amazing gatherings. She and Janeen discuss the potluck group they take...2021-10-2229 min
Meant To BeWF6. Power, Secrets & Toxic FriendshipsLet go of problematic friendships that drain your energy, create manipulation, involve power struggles or put you at risk. In this solo episode, host Janeen Ellsworth reveals a long-held secret she shared with a childhood friend, which stemmed from an innocent prank but could've become deadly; a secret that came about from an unhealthy pattern of toxicity, and may have contributed to more toxic friendships later in life. If you've built a friendship around toxic behavior or intense highs and lows, it may be an indicator of dysfunction, which could mean it's time to pull back from that friendship and...2021-10-1318 min
Meant To BeWF5. Grief Training, Love Bonds & Virtual EquityThere's no handbook for coping with loss, and when a friend suffers the death of a close family member, many of us have no clue how to show up in support. In this episode, however, designer, busy mother and my friend, Ayca, shares her experience with grief after her twin brother's passing four years ago, and how friends helped her get through it. She offers clear, simple, actionable advice to those of us wondering how to comfort someone who's grieving. (Spoiler alert: it's as easy as texting them a heart emoji once a month.) Plus, family traditions and how...2021-10-0632 min
Meant To BeWF4: Globe Trotting, Paralysis & #NonewfriendsYoga teacher, Thai Chi instructor, world traveler and my friend, Lizandra, shares how to be her own best friend AND stay connected to friends around the world, even while living a nomadic lifestyle. She talks about how it feels being a single, childless woman whose friends mostly have kids and husbands. We talk about guy friends and how to be a great house guest, and you'll also hear about the harrowing accident that left her partially paralyzed. She reveals how friendship played a prominent role in her amazing recovery journey, and also explains her need for boundary setting--by inventing...2021-09-2940 min
Meant To BeWF3. Let's Meet Each Other Where We AreThis is an unplanned, unedited recording we're swapping in as a substitute for a previous episode, meant to honor the trust of someone we love and preserve the well-being of our fellow females collectively. When something doesn't feel right, we have to listen to our gut and just go with it. Which is why I appreciate knowing a former guest decided it just didn't feel right, having her story shared in public. So we took it down. Friendship is about meeting each other where we are and being okay with where one another is, wherever that may be.
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Meant To BeWF2. Self-worth, Forever Friends & Lumps of ClayA candid conversation with my mother, Pat Wilson, on self-worth, and how she's kept the same group of friends for nearly 70 years--despite being a self-proclaimed bossy person! Learn from her story of how she's managed as friends have come and gone throughout times of divorce, job changes and medical challenges. www.women-friends.com
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Meant To BeWF1. Let's Vanquish the Loneliness Epidemic TogetherThe loneliness pandemic is real, and over time, feelings of loneliness become detrimental to our overall health and well-being. That's why I'm kicking off the show with this background episode, to discuss why I think it's crucial to start putting friendship under a microscope. How can we learn about ourselves as friends, and what can we discover about the people in our lives so that we can show up as true friends? I've struggled with loneliness my whole life despite having lots of friends, and have vowed never to let isolation bring me down again--whether or not Covid-19 or...2021-09-1612 min