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Episode Synopsis
This week, Jess invites you into a story that didn’t go as planned. What was supposed to be a recording session turned into a deep, unexpected conversation with a dear friend, showing how life’s detours often bring the richest moments of connection.She explores what it means to show up in your life’s arena, especially when things feel heavy, and shares gentle tools to help you navigate emotional struggles through movement, vulnerability, and connection. Jess reminds you that even in the hardest seasons, you’re never truly alone.#IfNotForThisPodcast #JessTheHost #EmotionalResilience #AuthenticConnection #LifeDetours #VulnerabilityIsStrength #HealingThroughConversation #MentalHealthSupport #SharedHumanity #PodcastWithHeartChapters00:00 - Intro03:05 - Entering the Arena: Challenges and Reflections24:15 - The Challenges of Farming in the Rain36:11 - Confronting Anxiety: A Journey of Control46:03 - Emerging from the Pit51:56 - Managing Racing Thoughts and Mental HealthAbout JessJess is a storyteller and seeker of meaningful connections in Texas by way of Baton Rouge, LA. Geaux Tigers! With a passion for humor and authenticity, she explores life’s complexities and embraces each experience with wild grace. You can find Jess rearranging her room for the third time this month, designing the perfect outfit for an upcoming rodeo, or hugging a friend for way too long! She has been married to her Texas farmer for eight years, and the two have blended a beautiful crew of five children, ages 12-19. You can hear all about their marriage and world over at their joint podcast, Moving On Again. Together, the duo has set out to get ALL of the goodie from this life they have graciously been given! Deeper connections with themselves and others, an even stronger family, a bulletproof marriage, and a life you have to recover from in the end! Giddy up!ConnectWebsite: https://jessrushnorman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_rush_norman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessrushnorman?lang=enGot thoughts you'd love to share? Put them in the comments below!
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