Want to Want It with Jamelyn Stephan

The title says it all.  I've been called away from coaching and podcasting, at least for a time.  Please allow me to thank you and to say good-bye.  https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@jamelynstpehan.com

On this episode I have my most special guest ever - my husband, Jarad Stephan. He is really good at going after what he wants. Our conversation explores topics like setting goals, the challenges of navigating life's unexpected paths, and the importance of aligning one's desires with God's will. Jarad also shares insights on manifesting dreams, the role of sacrifice, and the process...

Our brains are really good at being judgy and so many people who state a desire find that their brain has a lot of judgments about what they want.  "You're so selfish." "You can't do that." "Your priorities aren't right." "You're so greedy." Listen to this episode to find out why our brains do this and how to override our judgemental self...

I hear this all the time. So, I am diving deep into: - why we care what other people think. - why it's normal to care. - and how to get out of the clutches of it. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@jamelynstpehan.com

In this episode I interview my long-time friend and poet, Siobhan Westrop. Together we discuss Siobhan's creative journey, her passion for writing, and the inspiration behind her poetry. Siobhan also shares insights into the process of publishing her chapbooks and treats listeners with readings from them. Siobhan's stories and insights will inspire you to tap into your own creative poten...

So many of us take our most precious feelings about ourselves and place them in the hands of the least capable person we know. The person who struggles managing their own feelings. The person who doesn't have our best interests at heart.  But then we get angry with them when they hurt us. On this episode I will help you take back your sense of self and teach you what to do next. https://jamel...

"Women need women." I will never forget when my dear friend Jennifer Smith first shared this idea with me and I have seen evidence of it ever since. On this episode Jennifer shares more about: - why women need women. - ways to gather women together. - how to drop the judgements that keep women apart. - and the power that comes when women are connected and supported by one another. https:...

Do you want a great tool to help you develop new habits? A tool that helps you focus on consistency more than perfection? Try making a ceiling and a floor for each habit.  The 'ceiling' represents the ideal scenario, while the 'floor' is the bare minimum required to maintain the habit. Some days you will hit the ceiling. Other days you will congratulate yourself for hitting the...

Advocating for oneself is a skill very few of us have been taught but Samantha Nielsen discusses the importance of advocating for oneself with grace and compassion. She shares personal experiences and strategies for effectively asserting one's needs and desires in relationships to foster understanding and collaboration. She also emphasizes the significance of self-respect, vulnerability, and...

A few years back I started on an unintentional faith journey. Well, actually, it was a journey to understand better what faith really is. Along the way I collected many quotes about faith. I want to share a few with you.  https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.com/jamelyn_stephan_coaching/ jamelyn@jamelynstpehan.com

Denita is back and this time she is sharing why and how we should connect with ourselves, emphasizing the importance of consciously connecting with oneself and exploring the reasons behind not feeling good. She also includes honouring our desires as essential in self-connection. She explains how to process emotions through using sensations as well as other practical methods such as visual meditati...

This episode  explores the concept of 'hiding behind gratitude' and its implications on personal growth and relationships. I delve into the danger of using gratitude as a means to avoid addressing real issues, utilizing a metaphor of a hole in the roof to illustrate how neglecting problems, while being superficially grateful, can be detrimental. I  share examples from marital conflicts t...

On this episode Candice Toone, Master Certified Life Coach, and I explore the idea that anger is a natural emotion rooted in unmet needs or boundary violations Candice emphasizes the importance of acknowledging anger and using it as a cue to advocate for one's values. We also discuss the spectrum of consent and the role of choice in addressing anger and desire within relationships. Candice&ap...

On this episode I discuss the importance of paying attention in relationships and life. I highlight how distractions, especially smartphones, can hinder meaningful connections and I emphasize the impact of attentive listening on mental health. Each of us has the need for genuine human connections in a world dominated by virtual interactions. That is why I encourage people to practice attentiveness...

On this episode I discuss indulgent emotions like confusion, doubt, worry, overwhelm, anger, and victimization emphasizing how these emotions can keep individuals stuck and hinder personal progress. I share personal experiences and insights on how to identify, understand, and overcome indulgent emotions by changing thought patterns. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-m...

Rhonda Farr is a certified life coach who works specifically with high achieving men who want more intimacy in their marriages. Listen in as we explore: - the challenges faced by both higher and lower desire partners. - the need to express personal desires. - and the importance of owning and sharing individual needs and emotions within a relationship. If you want a little insight into the mind of...

On this episode I share the story of Eve (from Adam and Eve), emphasizing Eve's courageous choice to follow her calling by leaving the Garden of Eden and the subsequent challenges she faced in the lone and dreary world. Drawing parallels to modern-day experiences and difficulties people face while pursuing their missions, I encourage listeners to embrace difficulties, trust the journey, and a...

John Ripley joins me to discuss his mission to help men of faith live up to their full potential. Our discussion focuses mostly on healthy masculinity, the obstacles men face in developing it, and how woman can help their husband's and son's embrace it. Podcast Abraham's Sons 52 https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abrahams-sons-52-s-podcast--6060173 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ab...

We all claim we want to know what our spouse desires until we find out what it is. Then we wish we didn't know because it feels like an expectation we have to take care of. On this episode I emphasize the importance of acknowledging personal choice and responding to desires from a place of love rather than pressure so you can know your spouse's desires without feeling controlled by them....

I am joined by Lisa Helton, host of The Trusted Friend Podcast. Together we discuss the power of sharing women's stories to inspire, connect, and uplift each other. Lisa highlights the important impact of listening and learning from diverse narratives and she also emphasizes the importance of being a safe space for others to share their experiences. The Trusted Friend Podcast: https://thetrus...

Trust me when I tell you there is a difference between taking care of someone and caring for someone, especially in a marriage. "Taking care of" implies managing someone. "Caring for" implies loving and cherishing someone. If you want a more intimate, healthy, strong marriage, it's good to get clear on which you do more of; "taking care of" or "caring for&qu...

It's not bad to enjoy the validation other people give us but at some point we have to learn to start validating ourselves. This can be hard, uncomfortable work. So, instead of doing the work of learning to self-validate, more often than not, we double down on seeking outside validation instead. That's when we get greedy. On this episode I talk about validation greed, how most of us get...

Our personal experiences and pain can be valuable for others. When we share these experiences we can help others avoid making the same mistakes we made or fast-track their own growth in all areas of life.  For us, learning from others and their experiences helps us avoid unnecessary suffering and achieve personal growth. Joanne MacLennan Art https://www.instagram.com/joannemaclennanart/ https://ja...

It's not strange to worry sometimes, but can it be taken to an extreme? I think so. On this episode I talk about: - why we worry. - how other's offer us worry and add to our existing worry. - why worrying isn't loving. - how worry can become habitual. - and how to decrease how much you worry. https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ https://www.instagram.c...

Collaboration is when you work together, sometimes in separate roles, to create a common goal or outcome. This is what most of us want to do in our marriages but too often competitiveness and costly accommodations work against us. Whereas, when we can collaborate and work together we can build a life that benefits both of us.  https://jamelynstephan.com https://jamelynstephan.com/meet-with-me/ htt...