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Your Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezEndings Don’t Mean It Didn’t Serve You | Remember The Habits That Have Served YouNot everything is meant to last forever and that doesn’t mean it was a mistake. In this episode, I’m sharing why it’s okay to outgrow people, places, or paths that once felt right. Just because it ends, doesn’t mean it didn’t serve you. And why it's okay to put what serves you down for a moment then come back to it if you need to. Follow along for weekly episodes on soft life, personal growth, and figuring it out in real-time: @lotsofnella @yourbestthingpod2025-07-1430 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezNot Just Headlines: Abuse, Power, and Protecting Your Peace (Diddy Case Reflections)With the Diddy trial happening this week and other high-profile abuse cases making headlines, I could not ignore how many survivors are feeling triggered, overwhelmed, and unseen. This episode is a soft landing — a space for women who’ve experienced abuse from men to pause, breathe, and feel deeply held.In this conversation, I guide you through grounding tools, reflections, and reminders that help you reconnect with your body, reclaim your power, and protect your peace — even when the world feels loud and painful.I speak from a trauma-informed lens rooted in social work and lived...2025-05-1930 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezWhy Taking a Step Back Is Sometimes the Best Way ForwardFeeling like you need a pause? In this episode of Your Best Thing, Jannelle gets real about the power of stepping back when life feels overwhelming. From burnout to big decisions, we dive into why taking a break isn’t giving up—it’s a strategy for clarity, healing, and realignment. You’ll hear personal stories, signs that it’s time to pause, and what to do in the “in-between” seasons. If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or just need permission to rest—this one's for you.🎧 Listen now and learn how to pause with purpose and return to your life...2025-05-0837 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezFriendship Breakups | Evolving with Friends | The Journey of Growing ApartWe don’t talk enough about friendship breakups—the ones that slowly fade, shift with time, or end suddenly. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey through evolving friendships, the grief of growing apart, and how space can sometimes bring clarity. Whether it's childhood friends or new connections, let’s get into what it really means to let go with love.🎧 Follow me on IG: @itsjannellesanchez🌸 Podcast IG: @yourbestthingpod🗓️ New episodes every Monday on Spotify + YouTube#FriendshipBreakups #GrowingApart #EvolvingFriendships #LettingGoWithLove #PodcastForWomen #YourBestThingPodcast #HealingThroughChange #NavigatingFriendship #AdultFriendships #FriendshipGrief #SelfCareJourney #EmotionalWellness #30sAndSingle #MentalHea...2025-04-2430 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle Sanchez10 Minutes of Real Talk: Philly Life, Stress & Staying GroundedSome days are just… a lot. I turned on the camera today during a moment of stress just to be real. Living in Philly, juggling life, and trying to keep it all together isn’t always pretty—but it’s real. If you’ve ever felt like the weight of the day hit all at once, this one’s for you.We talk about: • The stress of city living• The pressure to have it all together• Finding perspective in chaotic moments• How to ground yourself when everything feels overwhelming💚 Let’s stay connected:Instagram: ...2025-04-1709 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezResilience and Grit | Strength From Within | How to Bounce BackFeeling stuck or overwhelmed? This episode of Your Best Thing is all about building resilience and tapping into your inner strength—even when life feels messy. I'm breaking down the difference between resilience and grit, how to shift your mindset when things go wrong, and the real tools that help me keep going through it all.Whether you're in your soft girl era, rebuilding after a tough season, or just trying to stay grounded while going after your goals, this one’s for you.**Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & leave your REVIEW for the pod...2025-04-1321 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezFinding Purpose and Creating a Vision for Your LifeWelcome to the very first episode of Your Best Thing! I'm Jannelle Sanchez, and I created this podcast for people who are doing the inner work, making brave decisions, and figuring life out in real-time.In this kickoff episode, we’re diving into what it means to create a clear and honest vision for your life. We’ll talk about how to reconnect with your why, how to stop shrinking your dreams, and how to take real steps toward the life you actually want — not the one the world expects from you.Whether you’re in a seaso...2025-04-0720 minYour Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezIntroducing Your Best Thing with Jannelle SanchezWelcome to "Your Best Thing"—the podcast that reminds you that you are already enough. In this trailer, I’m sharing why I created this space for ambitious, self-aware people navigating their 20s and 30s. If you’ve ever felt like life isn’t unfolding the way you expected, like you’re balancing ambition with rest, and self-love with self-discipline—this is for you. Every week, we’re diving into self-care, confidence, friendships, career shifts, and how to actually enjoy the life you’re living right now. Hit play, hit follow, and let’s get into it._______________________________________________________________✨ Support the P...2025-03-1201 min
IndyMattersWhat students lost away from the classroom
How learning loss affected students returning to school, redistricting updates and the federal infrastructure bill finally passes
This week, reporter Jannelle Calderón talks with two members of a committee studying how students returning to the classroom could be suffering from learning loss. After that, hear a recap of a live discussion on Twitter Spaces about redistricting hosted by Joey Lovato, with appearances by Assistant Editors Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels and reporters Tabitha Mueller, Sean Golonka and Jannelle Calderón. At the end of the show, reporter Humberto Sanchez comes on to talk about the infrastructure bi...2021-11-1629 minIndyMattersDiversifying curriculum, vaccine drama at colleges and a new eviction moratorium
This week, Reporter Chanel Pulido has a big feature piece on a bill that passed the Legislature that promotes the teaching of diverse perspectives in Nevada public schools. After that, Reporters Humberto Sanchez, Tabitha Mueller and Jannelle Calderón have a story on an eviction moratorium that lapsed but is now back in many areas. At the end of the show, Host Joey Lovato and Reporter Jacob Solis talk about a controversy over whether Nevada colleges should require vaccines.
1:00 - Diversity in curriculum
11:25 - Eviction moratorium renewed
21:25 - Higher ed mask mandates and vac...2021-08-0630 min