Be. Dare. Create. Your Life, Your LEGACY! w/ Jen Vertanen
Welcome to Be. Dare. Create. Your Life, Your LEGACY!, the laugh-out-loud, no fluff podcast for high-achieving women and femmes that flips the script on what’s possible when you stop overthinking and start taking bold, inspired action.
Hosted by Jen Vertanen, a no-B.S. Transformation Coach & Strategic Partner, each episode is packed with a mix of thought leadership, raw and real stories, and actionable insights to help you step out of your own way and into the life you’ve been dreaming about...your MORE.
Whether you want to start a business or non-profit, write a book, say hell yes to a wild adventure, or simply feel more damn alive, this podcast gives you the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.
No fluff. No excuses. Just real talk, powerful strategies, and a hefty dose of ‘f*ck yeah’ energy to get you moving.
It’s time to Be who you really are, Dare yourself to take bold action, and Create whatever the hell you want.
And when you're ready enough, head over to jenvertanen.com to find everything you need to turn your 'someday?' dreams into 'HELL YEAH realities' because the life & impact you want isn't going to happen by waiting, worrying, or wondering if you have what it takes. You do and it's time.
Be. Dare. Create. Your Life, Your LEGACY! w/ Jen Vertanen
Ep. 5: Shame School 101: Lessons in Self-Compassion and Healing with Karen C. L. Anderson
We ALL carry some form of shame with us each and every day and often, it's THE THING™ that stops us from moving forward on what we actually want for and from our life.In this powerful episode, I'm joined by shame expert Karen C.L. Anderson as we dive deep into the world of shame, self-compassion, and healing.Listen in for...Karen's innovative "Shame Box" method for dealing with her internalized shame dailyHow to break generational cycles of shame and self-doubtKaren's 6 N's framework for shame resilienceWhy "fixing" shame doesn't work (and what to do instead)Navigating complex mother-daughter relationshipsPractical strategies for self-compassion and healingKaren shares personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice for anyone struggling with shame, difficult family dynamics, or the journey to self-love. Whether you're dealing with your own shame or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable tools for transformation.Join us for an honest, sometimes funny, and always compassionate conversation about embracing your authentic self (including the shame you carry!) and living your best damn life!QUOTESKaren on being human: "We are humans and we're going to f*ck up.We're going to say the wrong thing. We're going to hurt people. We will always have that in us, the ability or the capacity to hurt others. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not."Jen on the dangers of saying "mindset is everything...": "I think it's actually dangerous when folks think that, or they're told that mindset is everything. I find it very harmful. I used to fall into that camp, right? And then doing my own research and ngoing through my own healing process, I, I was like, no, that is actually very harmful."Karen on unapologetic joy: "There was something very intoxicating about being witnessed in my joy..."#ShameResilience #SelfDiscoveryJourney #EmbraceImperfection #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #RelationshipHealing #BreakingGenerationalCycles #LiveYourBestLife #JenVertanenPodcast #YourBestDamnLifeCONNECT W/ SHAME EXPERT KAREN C.L. ANDERSONWebsite: https://kclanderson.comKaren's Shame School: https://www.kclanderson.com/shame-schoolDifficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: https://a.co/d/8kVfpNQYou Are Not Your Mother: https://a.co/d/1Kn1THxOvercoming Creative Anxiety: https://a.co/d/6lSz0moInsta: https://instagram.com/kclandersonKaren's 6 Ns.: https://kclanderson.ck.page/posts/this-is-how-i-free-myself-from-shame-every-dayRESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Single Most Important Parenting Strategy | Becky Kennedy, TED SpeakerYou can now watch Your Best Damn Life on YouTube! Head on over, subscribe, and click the notification button so you get fancy ass alerts each time a new episode goes live.Snag my free "Get Out Of Your Own Damn Way" guide
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I'm Jen Vertanen. Speaker. Coach. No-B.S. Transformation Partner. I'm your kick-in-the-ass strategic partner who helps high-achieving overthinkers, perfectionists, and dreamers stop stalling, start taking bold action, and build a life & legacy that makes their 80-yo selves proud. No fluff. No waiting. Just real, unapologetic permission & momentum.