Transform Your Talk

In this episode, Jenna and Jeff dive into the age-old question:  Why?  They explore how this question becomes deeply ingrained from childhood and challenge the belief that it's always the most helpful place to begin. Together, they examine how moving beyond "why" and embracing curiosity over certainty can lead to deeper understanding, greater self-awareness, and more meaningful conve...

In this episode, Jeff and Jenna explore how their understanding of trauma has evolved and share the tools that have helped them accept and surrender to its presence in their lives. They reflect on the ways loss and trauma can both protect and limit us, examining the roles these experiences have played in shaping who they are. Through an honest conversation about acceptance, they discuss how embrac...

Jeff and Jenna take a look at failure, and how it shows up in their lives.  Failure can look different for each person and Jeff and Jenna give an honest look at real ways to handle the failures we may all feel from time to time.  Your ideas about failure could be turned into something you never expected.  Listen in to find out how!   

Jeff and Jenna check in with their listeners about how their AI bot friendship challenge actually went.  Along with some new information about how AI is intertwined into the legal world and in so many other aspects of our lives. Tune in for an AI discussion and an update that may surprise you…  

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Jeff and Jenna explore a method of using 4 phrases to help say goodbye and find reconciliation. Listen in as Jeff and Jenna work through some of their hard goodbye situations using the four statements to help them through. Perhaps the this process will bring you some ease during a difficult time. 

Jeff and Jenna discuss some of their personal vices, and unpack their possible formations.   Listen in and maybe think about some of your own…How do they serve you?

Jeff and Jenna kick off the 2026 New Year with a fresh mindset and a realistic plan for growth. In this episode, they dive into the power of New Year’s resolutions, why we make them, why they sometimes fade, and how to approach them in a way that actually sticks. They explore practical tools and strategies to help you stay consistent, build on the progress you’re already making, and turn small hab...

In this episode, Jeff & Jenna explore the importance of suicide prevention training with their friend and Safe Talk Trainer Yardin.  They  discuss how awareness, education, and shared responsibility help reduce stigma and create safer spaces for people to speak up and seek support.  A special focus is placed on including teens and young people in these conversations, not as an afterthought, bu...

Jenna and Jeff decode "FAFO", a parenting trend that is at the forefront of a new fad parenting style. Jeff and Jenna take a journey down memory lane to help them understand this "new/old" style of parenting, as well as examining parenting styles over the past fifty years. "F-around and Find out" may be the answer, or may be a bit of nostalgia. But what happens if we...

We invite you to tune into Origin of Me , a podcast created as a space for storytelling, healing, and remembering. In each episode, guests step into the role of storyteller, sharing memories, family narratives, and life experiences that ripple across generations. These personal accounts honor the legacies we carry, the pain we inherit, and the resilience we continue to pass on. Our intention is to...

Senator Mallory McMorrow joins Jeff and Jenna for a conversation about reshaping how we talk, think, and engage with one another in our communities. She addresses the deepening mistrust and division in today’s political climate and shares insights from her time on the campaign trail. Drawing from her background in problem-solving, Senator McMorrow speaks candidly about her 2026 run for U.S. Senate...

Jeff and Jenna are joined by Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, former JAG Corp officer, lawyer, Judge, Author, lecturer who is well known for sentencing the infamous Larry Nassar at MSU.   Her latest book, to be published soon, “Speak Up”, is the subject of a lively discussion related to leading with your gut, trusting your instincts and going with the heart fully open. Join Jeff and Jenna for a true gem...

Jeff and Jenna are joined by Ilya (I love you always) who discusses his own journey from victim to victor and the importance of the men's work he has done through the Mankind Project (MKP). He announces and promotes his up-and-coming YouTube Channel and Podcast entitled "Ilya".

Jeff and Jenna sit down with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor for an engaging conversation about the exciting projects shaping the city’s future. From innovation and economic development to building a strong sense of community pride, they explore how local leadership and residents alike can help Lansing thrive as a premier destination.

In part two of the conversation on The Four Agreements, Jenna and Jeff take a deeper look at what it means to stay grounded in your truth. How can we apply the principle of not taking things personally in our relationships, work, and everyday interactions, especially when criticism or conflict arises? We’ll talk about how to develop a strong inner foundation, how to respond rather than react, and...

In this episode, Jenna and Jeff dive into the second agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements being, Don’t Take Anything Personally. Jenna and Jeff explore the liberating truth that what others say and do is more a reflection of their own reality than ours. Through real-life examples, insights from the book, and practical reflections, Jenna and Jeff begin to unpack how taking things pe...

Jeff and Jenna are invited to the Pokégnek Bodéwadmik (Pokagon band of Potawatomi) Peacekeeping Facilities to learn about the history, scope and importance of peacekeeping. Jason and Stacey join in the discussion seated in their sacred fire keeping room for an honest glimpse into the spiritual world of the POKAGON Band of Potawatomi. Listen in to learn more about their customs and methods for work...

Jeff and Jenna are invited to MSU’s Campus to learn about healing in the form of art and activism, “artivism”. They are joined by Scott Boehm, Assistant Professor of 20th/21st Spanish Culture and the Founder/Director of the MSU Latinx Film Festival. He is a Core Faculty member of the Global Studies in the Arts & Humanities Program, as well as an Affiliated Faculty member of the Film Studies Pr...

Seasoned Michigan lawyers Jeff and Mike walk Jenna through her worker's compensation claim from start to finish. All employees should be aware of a few twists and turns if they find themselves injured at work. Listen in to find out more.

Jeff and Jenna talk with their guest Angie from the Women's Center of Greater Lansing about what the organization is all about. Jeff and Jenna find out how they and their listeners can show their support for an organization that has been helping the Lansing community for nearly 20 years. Jeff plays Santa to find out what is on the Women's Center of Greater Lansing's holiday wish list this year.

Jenna and Jeff welcome back their friends Kari and Pharra to discuss what could be next for their community in light of recent election results. Listen as the fear becomes a beacon for hope, and call to action for our future political relationships.

Join Jenna as she interviews Jeff, David, and Jay about the transformative journeys they've experienced within their men’s group. Together, they explore themes of personal growth, authentic living, and how this supportive community became a guiding force in their lives. Listen in for inspiring stories of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of a group for those seeking meaningful change. Tune...

Jeff and Jenna dive into an honest conversation about the challenges Jenna currently faces regarding her appearance due to medical issues. Though it's a difficult topic to discuss, Jenna opens up about the medical procedure she needs and shares her journey leading up to this point. Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of medical procedures. Jeff and Jenna aim to keep their...

Meet Monique Pollok: Your Guide to Navigating Social Security Disability! In this episode, Jeff and Jenna sit down with Monique Pollok, a dedicated Social Security Disability Advocate who works tirelessly to support her clients through the complexities of the disability system. Monique shares valuable insights into the common challenges people face when applying for benefits and breaks down the es...

Jeff and Jenna are joined by Barbara McQuade, New York Times bestselling author of  How Disinformation is Sabotaging America: Attack From Within , University of Michigan Law Professor, and NBC/MSNBC legal analyst, along with Steve Coon, Central Michigan University Journalism Professor, seven-time Michigan Press Association award winner, and former editor of  The Mount Pleasant Morning Sun . Togeth...