Happily Even After with Life Coach Jen
Happily Even After shares weekly insights and tools to create more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your family and God. Jennifer is a certified life coach that was married for 26 years . She has 4 amazing children and 1 son in law. She doesn’t have it all figured out but she has lots of personal experience and has learned what to do and what not to do in relationships. I help women and men who have experienced betrayal in their marriage or have been divorced learn that their is happiness to be had even when your life doesn't go as planned.
Episodes
215 episodes
Beyond Betrayal: Rebuilding Your Marriage Without Fixing Your Spouse
The aftermath of betrayal often leaves us scrambling to "fix" our broken marriage, convinced that our happiness depends entirely on our spouse's transformation. But what if these beliefs are actually preventing your healing?Drawing from...
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19:18
Navigating who You Want to BE after Divorce
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the mindset that your spouse should be the same person you married years ago? Or perhaps you've only focused on your partner's good qualities while being painfully aware of your own flaws? In this deeply pe...
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22:41
Jill Pack with Seasons Coaching and I have a Conversation: Healing from Betrayal
What happens when the foundation of your marriage crumbles through betrayal? Jennifer Townsend knows this territory intimately. After 26 years of marriage punctuated by her husband's affairs, Jennifer discovered the transformative power of coac...
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Celebrating Three Years: Reflections on My Post-Divorce Growth
Have you ever wondered what life could look like three years after making one of the most difficult decisions of your life? In this deeply personal anniversary episode, I reflect on my three-year divorce milestone and the remarkable transformat...
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20:19
Are you a Peacekeeper or a Peacemaker?
Have you ever prided yourself on being the one who "keeps the peace" in your relationships, only to realize later you might be sacrificing your own well-being in the process? That's exactly what happened to me after years of what I thought was ...
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28:23
Ex-in-Laws: When Betrayal breaks more than Just Your Marriage
Betrayal tears through more than just marriages—it fractures entire family systems. When divorce follows betrayal, many people discover they're not just losing a spouse but also relationships with in-laws they once considered family. This emoti...
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21:02
Navigating Relationships with Adult Children
The journey from being a hands-on parent to navigating relationships with adult children brings unexpected challenges that few of us are prepared to handle. How do we maintain meaningful connections while respecting their growing independence? ...
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29:42
What Happened To You? Understanding the Science Behind Your Betrayal Response
We've all had those moments when we behave in ways that seem completely out of character—slapping someone in public, wanting to jump out of a moving car, or putting a hole in the wall. When betrayal trauma hijacks your nervous system, your body...
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The Commodity of Connection: Lessons from Betrayal and Loss
The parallels between grief and betrayal reveal profound truths about human resilience and our capacity for healing. Drawing inspiration from Molly Bice Jackson's powerful memoir "The Commodity of Connection," this episode explores how the emot...
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28:50
You Are Not What They Say You Are: Rebuilding Confidence After Betrayal
Have you ever looked in the mirror after betrayal and wondered what's wrong with you? That crushing sense of inadequacy might be the most painful emotional aftermath of an affair or significant breach of trust. But what if I told you this inade...
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22:42
My First Post-Divorce Date
What happens when you haven't dated for thirty years and suddenly find yourself navigating modern romance at 54? After ending my 26-year marriage and spending nearly three years focused on healing, I finally took the plunge back into dating—and...
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28:43
Healing from Abandonment Trauma and Rebuilding Relationships
What if the fear of abandonment is silently controlling your relationships? Join me on "Happily, even After" as we unravel the profound impact of abandonment trauma, particularly in the painful aftermath of betrayal and divorce. As a trauma-inf...
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Unlocking Healthier Relationships: Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact
Unlock the secrets to healthier, more fulfilling relationships by understanding the profound impact of attachment styles. Have you ever wondered how your childhood experiences shape your adult relationships? Join me as I unravel the complexitie...
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What Emotional Weapons are you using in a fight?
Feeling trapped in the aftermath of betrayal? Join me, Jen, as I share my personal journey of overcoming emotional challenges triggered by unexpected events, like my son's car accident and some gym membership mishaps. These incidents pulled me ...
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Angela's Betrayal Story - Part 2
What happens when the life you knew crumbles beneath you? Angela Tobler bravely recounts her arduous yet ultimately empowering journey of healing after the betrayal in her marriage. Battling anxiety and the nagging fear of abandonment, Angela f...
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Angela's Betrayal Story- Part 1
What happens when the world you thought you knew crumbles under the weight of betrayal? Join us for a gripping conversation with Angela, a fellow betrayal coach from Colorado, as she shares her poignant journey from heartbreak to healing. Havin...
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39:00
Unraveling Relationship Red Flags: Meatloafing, Breadcrumbing, and Love Bombing
Picture this: You're in a relationship where promises are made but never fulfilled, much like a catchy Meatloaf tune that leaves you wanting more. We're dissecting the curious world of "meatloafing," where grand promises are overshadowed by an ...
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Why the Affair doesn't Always End after Discovery?
What if the path to happiness after betrayal isn't as straightforward as we think? In this episode of "Happily, Even After," I, Jen, a trauma-informed certified life coach, explore the often messy and complex journey of recovering from an affai...
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The 5 A's of Rebuilding Trust and Healing After Betrayal
Rebuilding trust after an affair feels like an insurmountable challenge, but it's a journey worth taking if you're ready to heal. How do you mend a relationship that feels shattered? In today's episode of Happily Even After, I, Jen, a trauma-in...
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10 Lessons I have learned from Betrayal and Divorce
Ever felt like the weight of betrayal and divorce is insurmountable? Join me, Life Coach Jen, as I reveal ten transformative lessons from my personal journey that promise to offer hope and healing. Through candid reflections, we'll explore the ...
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19:53
Empowering Moms to Dream Big with guest Jessica Erickson
What happens when the chaos of motherhood meets the pursuit of personal dreams? Jessica Erickson, a life coach and mother of four, shares how she navigated feelings of being lost amidst parenting and rediscovered her passions during a transform...
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33:19
Healing and Thriving: Reclaiming Your Power After Betrayal
Have you ever felt trapped in the aftermath of betrayal, unsure of where to turn or how to heal? Join me, Jen, as I navigate the raw and challenging experience of overcoming betrayal with honesty and a commitment to truth. Together, we unravel ...
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