The Real Intelligence Podcast with Jenny Swim
In a world moving towards artificial intelligence, what if you could reclaim your real one? Join leadership coach Jenny Swim to explore human intelligence through the lens of neuroscience, conscious observation, and story.
Episodes
34 episodes
34: The Gift of Pain: How to BE With Discomfort
In this episode of The Real Intelligence Podcast, Jenny Swim explores the gift of pain—and why it remains one of our greatest teachers, even though we instinctively try to avoid it. Whether emotional, social, spiritual, or physical, pain...
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18:12
33: When Progress Feels Slow: Learning to Listen to Your Body’s Timing with Dr. Cynthia Sumner
High performers are trained to push, optimize, stay sharp, and deliver. But what if your body is quietly deciding your timeline—and you’re fighting it without realizing it?In this episode of The Real Intelligence Podcast, Jenny Swim and...
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40:48
32: The Next Evolution: Coming Home Meets Real Intelligence
One year ago, Come Home to You invited you to reconnect with yourself and your inner wisdom. Today, the journey evolves. In this milestone episode, Jenny Swim introduces The Real Intelligence Podcast and explores what real int...
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Episode 32
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12:00
31: The Science of Breakthroughs: What the CIA, Neuroscience, and Nature Teach Us About Real Growth
Breakthroughs aren’t smooth — they’re messy, uncertain, and often feel like failure. But what if those moments of chaos are signs your system is reorganizing for something greater?In this episode of Come Home to You, Jenny Swim ...
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15:06
30: From Fog to Focus: Why Identifying What’s Happening Changes Everything
Have you ever felt something was off but couldn’t name it? Maybe it’s tension at work, restlessness in a relationship, or an emotion you can’t quite identify. That’s the fog of awareness without the clarity that leads to action—and it ...
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22:37
29: When Boundaries Backfire: Spotting Limits That Keep You Stuck
Boundaries are meant to safeguard our wellbeing—but sometimes the very limits we set start working against us. A boundary that once created safety can become a wall that blocks connection, growth, and even innovation.In this episode of <...
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28: Empathy Without Burnout: How to Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself
Empathy is a powerful connector—it allows us to lead, parent, and relate in ways that are authentic, supportive, and deeply human. But when empathy slips into over-identifying or carrying someone else’s pain as our own, it can quickly lead to o...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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16:45
Episode 27: Family Patterns Aren’t Destiny: How to Recognize and Rewrite Them
What if the beliefs holding you back didn’t even start with you? In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden influence of family generational patterns—the beliefs, behaviors, and roles that get passed down through families, often without us e...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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21:05
26: Beyond Yes and No Answers: Five Ways to Spark Meaningful Conversations with Your Kids
How do you get past “Fine,” “Good,” and “Okay” when talking with your kids? In this episode of Come Home to You, Jenny Swim answers a listener’s question about asking curiosity-based questions that feel natural—not like an interrogatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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21:56
25: Permission to Play: Rethink How You Lead & Live With Dr. Patty Hohlbein
What if play isn't just for kids—but a powerful, untapped instinct that fuels emotional intelligence, creativity, and leadership? In this episode, Dr. Patricia Hohlbein joins us to challenge our cultural conditioning around productivity and "wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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28:29
24: Distortion, Dissonance, and Discernment: How to Know What’s True
In a world flooded with information, curated images, and competing voices, it’s easy to lose track of what’s real. How do you know what to trust—online, in conversation, or even within yourself?This episode dives into the growing challen...
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16:28
23: The Power of Questions: The Subtle Skill That Changes Everything
In this episode, we explore the underestimated power of asking better questions—not just of others, but of ourselves. Whether you're leading a team, navigating a tough conversation, or sitting with your own inner conflict, the way you question ...
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19:26
22: The Gift of Agency: Reclaiming the Lead in Your Own Story
What does it really mean to be in the driver’s seat of your own life—aware, engaged, and choosing your next move without white-knuckling the wheel?We often find ourselves caught between what we can’t control and the pressure to manage ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:24
21: Building Genuine Confidence Starts Here
In this episode of Come Home to You, we explore a kind of confidence that doesn’t rely on performance, perfection, or praise. This is character-based confidence—a grounded trust, rooted in who you are, not just what you can do.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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15:53
20: The Gift of the Gap: Leaning Into Uncertainty to Grow
In this episode, we dive into “the gap”—the often overlooked but deeply fertile space between where you are now and where you want to be. This in-between can feel uncertain, even disorienting—but it’s also where clarity forms, creativi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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21:24
19: Guest Episode with Carrie Dowling: Know Who You Are, What You Want, and Never Struggle with Decisions Again.
Feeling torn between what you should do and what you truly want? In this guest episode, Carrie Dowling introduces The Four Factors—her grounded, values-based tool that brings clarity and confidence to your decision-...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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34:39
18: The Capacity Code: Unlocking the Power of Pacing, Presence, and Rest
Your window of tolerance is more than a stress gauge—it’s a reflection of your current capacity to engage, respond, and lead with presence. In this episode, we explore your window of tolerance, why it matters, and what it reveals about how you'...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:18
17: Beneath the Surface: Uncovering Your Internal Autopilot
Ever wonder why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better? In this episode, we dive beneath the surface of conscious awareness to explore the subconscious mind—your internal autopilot that drives up to 95...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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18:25
16: Unlocking Self Worth: Practical Steps to Valuing Yourself
What does it really mean to value yourself, and how does your sense of worth shape the way you treat yourself? In this episode, we’ll unpack the key differences between value and worth and explore where you fall on the self-worth spectrum—from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:06
15: The Spy Within: What Spycraft Teaches Us About Mental Health
In this intriguing episode, we dive into the world of espionage — not to uncover international secrets, but to better understand our own minds. Joining us is David, a former CIA and FBI counterintelligence expert, who helps us explore the surpr...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:01
14: Turn Struggle into Strength: The Art (and Science) of Processing Difficult Emotions
What if your emotions weren’t something to fix or fight against but were instead packages of informations guiding you towards growth and balance? In this episode, we explore how to re-think your relationship with difficult emotions ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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18:51
13: Listening to Your Heart's Desires: Unlocking Joy & Purpose
What if your heart holds the key to your most fulfilling life? In this episode, we explore why your desires matter and how to start listening to them with clarity and curiosity. You'll discover simple ways to tune into your heart’s wisdom, unco...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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12:12
12: Take a Break: Using Stillness to Refresh & Restore
Nature reminds us that every season has a purpose—spring for new growth, summer for action, fall for reflection, and winter for rest. Yet, many of us fight against our natural rhythms, avoiding the stillness that invites us to recharge and refl...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:48
11: Befriending Your Body: How to Partner with your Somatic Intelligence
As the New Year begins, many of us instinctively focus on resolutions like weight loss or physical transformations. We often find ourselves frustrated or underwhelmed by the results of our efforts. What if this year, instead of battling with yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:04
10: Cleaning House: How Letting Go Creates Space for What You Really Want
As we step into a new year, it’s natural to focus on what we want to bring into our lives—new goals, opportunities, and experiences. But what if the secret to welcoming more of what you want is first letting go of what no longer serves you?...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:51