Episode 217

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21st Mar 2024

Breaking Free From External Achievements to Find True Joy - Jenna Kennedy

In this conversation, Ryan James Miller reconnects with Jenna Kennedy, a coach who has gone through a massive transformation in her life and business. Jenn shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful business owner, experiencing burnout, battling depression, and ultimately making the decision to shut down her seven-figure company.

She discusses the importance of self-love, finding happiness, and the search for sovereignty. Jenn emphasizes the need to detach from external identities and expectations and focus on living a life aligned with one's purpose and values.


Jenna and Ryan discuss the importance of healing core wounds and breaking free from repeating patterns. They emphasize the power of radical responsibility and the need to be authentic and true to oneself.


Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of embracing authenticity and supporting each other's journeys.


Takeaways:


* Success can sometimes lead to a loss of identity and a lack of fulfillment.

* Battling depression and taking time off can be necessary for personal growth.

* Practicing self-love is essential for overall well-being.

* Living authentically is a key aspect of personal freedom and fulfillment.

* Taking radical responsibility for one's life and choices is empowering and leads to personal transformation.

* Being true to yourself is more important than conforming to societal expectations.

* Trusting the path and embracing change are key to personal and spiritual growth.


Chapters:


03:11 — Jenn's Journey and Evolution

08:54 — The Decision to Shut Down the Business

14:18 — Battling Depression and Taking Time Off

23:00 — Rebuilding and Rediscovering

27:06 — Practices for Combating Demons

32:21 — The Search for Sovereignty

35:25 — Losing the Ability to Just Be

37:48 — Healing Core Wounds

38:57 — Breaking Point and Soul's Evolution

39:46 — Repeating Patterns and Radical Responsibility

40:45 — The Power of Radical Responsibility

45:15 — Being Authentic and True to Yourself

46:16 — Letting Go of Masks and Facades

48:15 — Being Unapologetically Yourself

51:42 — Embracing Your Authenticity

54:00 — Trusting the Path and Embracing Change

55:45 — Living as the Best Version of Yourself

56:23 — Supporting Each Other's Journeys


Thank you to Jenn Kennedy for being a guest on the show!


Follow Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejennkennedy


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Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller dives into the depths of personal and professional development, guiding the Faith-Driven Achievers on their journey to excellence. This podcast is dedicated to those who intertwine their faith, family, and professional aspirations, seeking to manifest their highest potential in all aspects of life.


Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller dives into the depths of personal and professional development, guiding the faith-driven achievers on their journey to excellence. This podcast is dedicated to those who intertwine their faith, family, and professional aspirations, seeking to manifest their highest potential in all aspects of life.


As your host, Ryan brings his own experiences to the table, offering practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the complex balance of professional ambition, personal growth, and spiritual fulfillment.


Join us as we delve into stories of resilience, explore the principles of God-honoring masculinity and femininity, and discover how to integrate faith into our daily lives. Each episode is an opportunity to learn, grow, and take one step closer to unlocking your own greatness.


This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.


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Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller
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Unlocking Greatness dives into the depths of personal and professional development, guiding Purpose-Driven Achievers on their journey to success. This podcast is dedicated to those who intertwine their faith, family, and professional aspirations, seeking to pursue their highest potential in all aspects of life.

Each episode of Unlocking Greatness features insightful conversations with industry leaders, influencers, and difference-makers who exemplify greatness in their fields. We explore their paths to success, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the faith and meaning that guides them. Our guests share not just their achievements, but also the wisdom they've gleaned in aligning their careers with the rest of their lives.

As your host, I bring my own experiences to the table, offering practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the complex balance of professional ambition, personal growth, and spiritual fulfillment.

Join us as we dive into powerful stories of resilience and purpose-driven achievement. Each episode is an opportunity to learn, grow, and take one step closer to unlocking your own greatness.

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