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The Good Enough Podcast32: Expansion: The True Essence of Good Enough“Good enough is a reminder that there’s no real true way and however you’re doing it is going to be good enough.”Dear Good Enough Family, it’s Jessica and McKenzie, your hosts here, thanking you for coming along on this incredible journey of learning, growing, and healing. This farewell (for now) episode is an affirmation of the strength found in community support and the profound impact of self-compassion on our personal and creative paths.Alongside our profound gratitude toward our amazing listeners and guests, we find peace in k...2024-05-2049 minThe Good Enough Podcast31: Community: Deep Dive into Nature's Medicine with Franny Farmacy's Erin Dymond“With the plant, when you come in here and you talk to us about what you’re going through, we're able to put together products for you. That puts some of the control back in your hands.”Our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond are joined by the incredible Erin Dymond, whose story is as rich and deep as the soil that nurtures the plants she champions. They traverse the often-misunderstood lines between cannabinoids such as CBD and Delta-8 THC, unearthing their synergistic effects on ailments that touch us all. From the struggles of sleepl...2024-05-1358 minThe Good Enough Podcast30: CBD: Getting to the Root of Feeling Good with Sarah Birney“I believe (maybe to a fault) that we can take care of ourselves and heal. And there's a level to accepting where you're at. And if you have a migraine, you will literally do anything, even if it's hard drugs to get rid of them. And that's okay, too. But when you don't have that migraine, can we dig in and really figure out what's going on?”Unlock the secrets to a balanced life as our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond journey with Sarah Birney, Co-founder of Blooming Botanicals, who shares her inspiring heal...2024-04-2954 minThe Good Enough Podcast29: Grief: Tending to Loss with Compassion“I think grief is such a practice of being able to be gentle with yourself, honor right where you are, try and do your best, and also know that our best looks different.”Discover the profound intersection of love and grief in this latest episode of The Good Enough Podcast with Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond as they unwrap the complex emotions that come with loss and how they can lead us on a path to healing. Our journey with grief is a deeply personal experience, yet universally shared, often leaving us exposed but also...2024-04-2253 minThe Good Enough Podcast28: Self-Accountability: Creating Habits to Thrive“Whether I chose the veggies over the chips and salsa or chose the soda water over the vodka, I'm like, ‘I will feel so proud, I will feel so accomplished.’ It was so much bigger than really the choice that was right in front of me.”Have you ever whispered a promise into the mirror, only to watch it fade with the steam? Our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond tackle the dance of self-accountability and the profound effect it has on our personal growth in this episode of The Good Enough Podcast.2024-04-1554 minThe Good Enough Podcast27: Money Blocks: Financial Safety to Self Actualization with Alyssa Cotten“Since the dawn of time, there has been enough money to go around. Unfortunately, we have been told stories that there is not enough. And we believe those stories at our core, which then again, disempowers us and keeps us in scarcity, versus taking responsibility of our own well-being and saying, ‘Hey, I'm an empowered individual. I have empowered thoughts, and I'm going to take empowered actions to generate the money to achieve the life that I desire.’”Alyssa Cotten, a brilliant money mindset coach for female entrepreneurs, joins our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie...2024-04-0159 minThe Good Enough Podcast26: Boundaries: Asserting Your Needs and Limits“I always hope that the more you can set boundaries for people who maybe aren't used to setting boundaries because of society or the industry they’re in, that it will help them be like, ‘because you were able to do that, it reminded me that I can do that, too.’”Ever find yourself stretched too thin, saying 'yes' when every fiber of your being screams 'no'? You're not alone, and this latest episode of The Good Enough Podcast is a treasure trove of insights on the empowering art of setting boundaries across all the sphere...2024-03-1855 minThe Good Enough Podcast25: Perfectionism: Worthiness Over Suffering with Helene-Jane Groarke“We're so used to being in a society where everything you do needs to have a result, have a product, have something to deliver. Saying you're doing something just because it makes you happy, feels alien to us.”Check out this episode of The Good Enough Podcast where our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond sit down with Helene-Jane Groarke, a worthiness coach working with people to help them see their intrinsic worth and create a life based on that knowledge. Listen in as Helene opens up about her transformative journey, sharing how personal setb...2024-03-111h 06The Good Enough Podcast24: Women Cycles: Hormones, PMS and Ayurveda with Rebecca Paisley“Everything in Ayurvedic goes back to the five elements, back to the Doshas, every time. The more you can learn about the Doshas, the more you can see, ‘Oh, this is out of balance.’Have you ever felt out of sync with your body's natural rhythms, especially as a woman navigating the ebbs and flows of hormonal cycles? Rebecca Paisley joins Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond to share her expertise in Ayurveda and yoga, offering a treasure trove of wisdom for achieving holistic wellness. Together, they explore the transformative power of aligning with our bodies...2024-03-041h 05The Good Enough Podcast23: The Self: IFS, Buddhism, and Yin Yoga with Kali Basman“No longer do you have to be in charge of numbing the system through alcohol, or getting anxious about the figure on our bank statement. But instead, you've got these real interests in self-preservation. So we're going to kind of upgrade the system.”Discover the profound connections between Eastern wisdom and Western therapy as Kali Basman joins our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond. Internationally celebrated Yoga & Meditation teacher of teachers, Kali intermingles Buddhist Psychology & Internal Family Systems Therapy into the living discipline of Yin Yoga. Their heartfelt conversation traverses the terrain of personal tran...2024-02-1950 minThe Good Enough Podcast22: Pleasure: Intimacy, Connection & Sex with Daniela Stevens“A sex practice is a weekly routine and ritual of creating the space, the opportunity, so that you can step into that space with yourself or with a partner to experience the most amount of pleasure possible. And that’s not the same as scheduled sex.”Have you ever felt like society's whispers about intimacy and sexual connection have veiled your own desires and sense of self-worth? Together with Daniela Stevens, a trauma-and-attachment informed certified Sex and Intimacy Coach, our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond peel back these layers of expectation and judgement. Their...2024-02-121h 01The Good Enough Podcast21: Emotion Code: Empowered Living with Anne Alexis Alexander“There are so many possibilities if you're willing to think outside the box. There are so many paths, possibilities, and opportunities to improve your life and shape it the way that you want to.”Unlock the secrets to emotional freedom and personal empowerment with guest Anne Alexis Alexander on this episode of The Good Enough Podcast with our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond. Journey along as they dissect the transformative Emotion Code and its prowess in unshackling the trapped emotions that weigh us down. Along with our hosts, Anne Alexis, a holistic life coac...2024-02-0559 minThe Good Enough Podcast20: Self-Sabotage: How to Stop Playing Victim to Yourself“I think, in our society, rest can feel like I'm not doing enough or I'm missing out on something or that I'm not good enough if I'm resting."In this episode of The Good Enough Podcast, Jessica and McKenzie get real about the subtle, yet detrimental act of self-sabotage. They paint a picture of how these unconscious actions can manifest in our day-to-day lives. The Good Enough Goddesses dissect the roots of self-sabotage, pondering the effects of past traumas and societal pressures. Listen in to learn transformative steps towards recognizing these patterns, fostering self-acceptance, an...2024-01-2954 minThe Good Enough Podcast19: Neutrality: Clearing Trapped Emotional Pain with Skylar Sustin“One thing with trapped emotions is that when we have them stuck in our body, then we're more likely to experience that emotion at the intensity that we first tried to trap it at, because it was undealt with. The purpose of releasing those trapped emotions is truly to neutralize the emotion.”The Good Enough Goddesses Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond sit down with Skylar Sustin, an Emotion and Trauma Release Coach. Together, they navigate the complexities of self-care beyond the physical, delving into practices like muscle testing, breath work, and the sway test. Skyl...2024-01-2254 minThe Good Enough Podcast18: Positive Change: Embracing Clear Inner Focus with Patty Jackson“Awareness, acceptance and self-love, and even accepting the fact that sometimes you absolutely hate yourself, and you hate your life. But you can be aware and accept and love that that is going on for you. That is the most profound thing that I think that I've been able to impart to people.”Unlock the secret to feeling good enough as our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond welcome Patty Jackson, the visionary behind Clear Inner Focus Mindset Coaching, to share her empowering journey and strategies to foster a mindset of self-acceptance and intrinsic wort...2024-01-081h 00The Good Enough Podcast17: Patience: Practicing Quiet Progress“Nature always has the most beautiful invitations to us if we are willing to slow down and listen. I'm coming to realize that patience is such a form of self-love and self-care. And when I'm patient with myself and with others and with the world, it feels gentle and it feels loving, and it feels safe.”Discover the unexpected strength that lies in the quiet act of patience. Our hosts, Jessica Armstrong, and McKenzie Raymond, take us through the layered experiences of embracing patience, a virtue that can profoundly reshape your sense of self and...2024-01-0147 minThe Good Enough Podcast16: Wholeness: Feeling Enough from Within“It reminds me of the conversation we were just having the other day with digestion and how you have to slow down. At a physical level, we have to slow down to let our body digest food. But when do we create this space for us to digest experiences and emotions? We're not just digesting food, we're digesting everything.”Ever felt like you're searching for a home within yourself, especially as the holidays roll in and the world outside doesn't quite match your inner landscape? That's exactly what our hosts Jessica and McKenzie delve into...2023-12-2559 minThe Good Enough Podcast15: Clarity: Navigating the Holidays Sober“I lost my job due to my drinking problem, and it was all kind of just really coming together for me. And I was really hitting that kind of rock bottom. And thankfully, I was able to make a decision for myself then to move away. And it was the best decision. It still took time of course.”Welcome to The Good Enough Podcast with Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond! Today, our hosts delve into a topic close to their hearts - the struggle and triumph of sobriety during the holiday season. They unearth thei...2023-12-1859 minThe Good Enough Podcast14: Unrestricted: Honoring Your Body's Fullness with Victoria Evans“We were born as intuitive eaters. We know what our body needs and what our body likes. We were just taught that we couldn't trust our body, especially as a woman. Intuitive eating is really coming back to yourself and knowing that your body can be trusted.”On this inspiring episode of The Good Enough Podcast, our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond have a compelling conversation with Victoria Evans, a science-based intuitive eating specialist. Listen in as she courageously shares her journey of overcoming body image struggles and eating disorders through intuitive eating. Vict...2023-12-1155 minThe Good Enough Podcast13: Exchange: The Art of Giving and Receiving“It's okay, somebody else's truth can be theirs. And if we can, being able to have conversations around it is always nice. But if we can’t, to just understand that their way of giving and receiving is okay. And same with ourselves. We don't have to react back or take it personally, which is not always easy.”As the holiday season approaches, there's a weighty question on many of our minds - how do we navigate the delicate dance of giving and receiving? From personal experiences, our hosts, Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond, have l...2023-12-0449 minThe Good Enough Podcast12: Validation: Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback with Angie Noack“We can have control over our brains. Our brains work like a muscle, and we can train them like a muscle. Your best asset is your brain. No question, your best asset - your teammate should be your brain. If your brain is not working for you, you are going to be in a really rough situation.”Ready to embark on a deep dive into the fascinating field of neurofeedback and brain mapping? Join our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond for an enlightening conversation with special guest, Angie Noack, the Senior Vice President of B...2023-11-271h 02The Good Enough Podcast11: No Expectations: Healing the Family Dynamic“Recently, what I've done is I have gone into the experience with absolutely zero expectations. And I will say the most recent time that I did that it was probably one of the best family interactions I've had.”Listen in as our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond navigate the difficult terrain of family dynamics, addressing how the intricacies of the relationships with our loved ones can trigger deep-seated emotions. From sharing their personal experiences with anxiety, depression, and alcoholism, to discussing how their families' inability to communicate emotions can result in feelings of guil...2023-11-2045 min
Weighing In On Happy with Victoria Evans OfficialEmbracing Vulnerability and Feeling Like You Are Enough - 107 - Jessica & McKenzieToday on the podcast, I am thrilled to have life coaches and thought leaders, Jessica Armstrong & McKenzie Raymond.
In this episode, Jessica, McKenzie, and I delve into:
The Struggle of Feeling 'Not Good Enough': Exploring the common challenges and ways to overcome them.
Positive Psychology in Your Life: How to harness this approach for personal well-being.
Checking in With Your Different 'Bodies': Understanding the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves.
Inner Family Systems: Discussing its impact on personal growth and healing.
Mindfulness and Gratitude Practices: Tips on how to incorporate these elements into your...2023-11-1645 minThe Good Enough Podcast10: Perspective: The Heart Beat of a Movement with Dr Bianca "Mz Bee" Lee“In the center of a tornado, there is an eye where there's peace. Everything else is just spinning around. There's a center. The word center matters, centering, maintaining your center, maintaining your focus, maintaining that groundedness maintaining that place where you can go inwardly, to connect with peace, to connect with joy at all times, to connect with love at all times. Even in the midst of turmoil, you can still navigate the turmoil in peace.”Have you ever wondered how self-care and gratitude can truly transform your life? Ready to learn practical ways to t...2023-11-131h 00The Good Enough Podcast9: Emotions: A Tool for Guidance“We ultimately have to let down our restrictions with emotions - these walls that we've built up for ourselves. There are so many things that were instilled in me that hiding and holding my emotions in was much more important, when really people are just saying that because other people are uncomfortable with you expressing your emotions.”Our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond explore the role of emotions in decision-making and personal growth. Listen in as Jessica shares a personal story about an impulsive decision to get a puppy and the emotional journey that...2023-11-0649 minThe Good Enough Podcast8: Authenticity: Manifesting Your Dream Life with Haley Hoffman Smith“I didn't know what I was going to do. I didn't know any way forward. And if I hadn't been through this phase of complete stuckness, I would not have started using EFT tapping.”Imagine overcoming your limiting beliefs and unlocking immense personal growth in the process. That's exactly what our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond discuss in this transformative conversation with the remarkable Haley Hoffman Smith. Haley, a spiritual content creator, founder of DreamAway Collective, and singer-songwriter, shares her journey highlighting the impact of EFT tapping, a healing technique that has changed her...2023-10-301h 00The Good Enough Podcast7: Spirituality: Finding Your Divine Connection“The universe wants us to be as good as we can be. The more we’re all working as our highest selves in that most positive energy, the more we can communicate subconsciously with nature and each other. It ultimately creates a better space.”Our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond bring us along for an enlightening conversation as they explore the realms of spirituality, rituals, and the profound connection they bring to our lives. They initiate the episode by invoking divine energy and sharing a prayer from the book Wisdom Wheel. Throughout the discus...2023-10-231h 00The Good Enough Podcast6: Body Image: Changing How We Love Ourselves with Julia Parzyck“It never sat well with me, the eating disorder and hating myself. I felt as a kid growing up, I was really confident. I was just really bold, and then at some point that got stifled. But I describe it as my pilot light was always on. There was still a little flicker and it just needed to be ignited again.”Imagine freeing yourself from the shackles of destructive habits and societal pressures, discovering a path to self-love, and embracing your body as it is – sounds liberating, doesn't it? That's the inspiring journey of today’...2023-10-1653 minThe Good Enough Podcast5: Self-Awareness: The Power of Your Thoughts“The more that each of us can practice this awareness of holding ourselves responsible, of really getting real and deciding how it is that we want to show up in the world and our relationships, that it starts with the self…like we were saying earlier, the more that I can do it for myself, the more that as I'm walking down the street, I can see the magnificence and the light in other people.”Listen in as our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond navigate the fascinating realm of self-awareness. They touch on the im...2023-10-0937 minThe Good Enough Podcast4: Retreating: Connect to your Inner Goddess with Chelsea Ross“Sometimes it's traveling across the world that is getting out of the comfort zone and being amongst other people that you don’t know. There are so many different layers of new experiences and finding that edge outside your comfort zone and at the same time having fun.”When Chelsea Ross first felt the power of the ocean under her surfboard, she had no idea that it would spark a lifelong journey dedicated to creating transformative spaces for women. As the founder of Goddess Retreats in Bali, Chelsea has spent two decades harnessing the power...2023-10-0252 minThe Good Enough Podcast3: Balance: Honoring Feminine & Masculine Energy“We should be looking at [masculine and feminine energy] as both of these parts of us that we love. We want them to support each other so they thrive together.”In this episode of The Good Enough Podcast, our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond explore the intriguing balance of masculine and feminine energy, and how honoring both is essential to maintaining balance. They look at the different characteristics of these energies, with the masculine energy taking action, being confident and direct, while the feminine energy is more passive, intuitive, and focused on feelings. It's...2023-09-0240 minThe Good Enough Podcast2: Self-Worth: Owning You're Enough“I had no idea how much I was ignoring my self-worth in these situations and how I wasn't showing up for myself in the way that I really needed to. I was showing up in more of the way that I think everybody else needs me to show up, or even how parts of me think I should show up. But my real self and what aligns with what I need, or who I am, is going to require me to show up in different ways at different times.”Ever grappled with the concept of s...2023-08-3044 minThe Good Enough Podcast1: Enough: Good Enough for the Collective“I really love this idea of treating enoughness as a way of being moderate. And in that moderation, as you would with chocolate or running, or anything that you indulge yourself in, we always hear, moderation is the healthy way. So, keeping that in mind is this idea of enoughness, and your energy, keeping it at a moderate level and wanting to keep that balance.”Have you ever considered that good enough is, well, enough? Welcome to the very first episode of The Good Enough Podcast with your hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond! In t...2023-08-2930 minThe Good Enough PodcastWelcome to The Good Enough Podcast!We Love to Connect:Learn More: thegoodenoughpodcast.comJessica’s Website: iamjessicaarmstrong.comMcKenzie’s Website: risingsolholistic.comJoin Our Community on Instagram: @itsthegoodenoughpodcastFollow Jessica on Instagram @iamjessicaarmstrongFollow McKenzie on Instagram @mckenzie.risingsolholistic2023-08-2701 min