Be You Podcast

Jill takes us back to  episode 177 this week in which she delivers a powerful message about having compassion for ourselves, urging us to break free from the relentless cycle of self-criticism and perfectionism. Acknowledging the inner voice that often tells us that we are "not doing it right," she invites us to challenge that narrative. Rather than constantly trying to "fix" or change ourselves,...

Jill invites you this week to take a look at our friendships and to reflect on how our relationships mirror our personal growth and self-awareness. Jill opens up about her evolving views on connection, revealing personal experiences and reflections with which many listeners will very likely resonate. Jill encourages listeners to ask thought-provoking questions about friendships like: "Who are your...

Jill follows up on her revisit of her very first episode ever by now reintroducing us to who Jill is now nearly four years later. She takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery, evolution, and spiritual awakening, reflecting on some of the remarkable changes that she has undergone since starting the podcast, candidly sharing how she has shed old layers and more fully embraced new parts of hers...

Join Jill this week as she takes listeners all the way back to the beginning and revisits the very first episode of the podcast! This solo episode, which unexpectedly resonated with listeners in over 100 countries, offers an introduction to Jill's life before she became the voice behind the mic. Recorded nearly four years ago, tune in as Jill reflects on her early years, sharing the story of how s...

Jill is happy to welcome listeners back for the second part of her conversation with trauma-informed master coach Sarah Failla! (If you missed last week's episode, you can still go ahead and listen to this one now and go back and listen to part 1 later.) In the first part, Jill and Sarah had a fascinating conversation filled with twists and surprises, and they talked about topics such as faith, pe...

Get ready for an amazing interview. In fact it is so good, I had to break it up into two parts. This is the first part about faith, personal growth, and the challenges of leaving organized religion.  My amazing guest today is Sarah Failla, a trauma-informed master coach with 20 years of experience in guiding people through profound transformations. She specializes in guiding people toward profound...

Tune in to Jill's exploration of the idea of identifying your "doughnut" as she uses her personal journey of temporarily giving up Instagram (her "doughnut") as an example. Your "doughnut," as she explains, is something that you are deeply attached to, something that you would be afraid to give up or that you feel you wouldn't be able to. It could be a habit or activity, a substance or a food, or...

Join Jill in this episode for a candid, heartfelt discussion as Jill invites listeners on a personal journey of self-discovery and transformation, highlighting the importance of creating physical reminders in our living spaces to align with the realities that we want to manifest. Jill shares her own story of undertaking the creation of a family photo wall, serving as a profound symbol of self-acce...

In this heartfelt episode of Be YOU, Jill discusses hitting the reset button in life and the significance of recognizing when things aren't aligning with your true desires and having the courage to make necessary changes. She shares her experience of canceling her much-anticipated girls' trip to Austin, initially having planned to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday. Despite the excitement and prep...

Join Jill this week as she revisits an episode from January 2021 where she discusses the transformative journey sparked by her recent workshop masterclass, which has blossomed into a supportive and vibrant community for women! She shares her excitement about the unexpected success of the workshop held and invites listeners to join this growing network, emphasizing the importance of self-promotion...

Jill is so thrilled to welcome the wonderful Ali Olivier to the show this week! Ali is an empowerment and embodiment coach helping you overcome people pleasing, perfectionism and self doubt so you can reclaim your deepest confidence and create a life you love. While she has 15 years of experience in the mental health and well being industry, it was truly through her own healing journey that she fo...

Jill invites listeners this week as she dives into the transformative power of somatic work. Discover how reconnecting with your body can unlock profound healing and self-awareness, moving beyond mere survival to a grounded, rooted existence! Join Jill as she explores the eight signs to look for you that you might be disconnected from your body and offers practical steps to foster embodiment, from...

Tune in this week as Jill explores the ups and downs of relationships, breaking down how comparisons and hidden resentments can quietly erode them. She looks at how our childhood, unconscious thoughts, and past experiences can distort our view of our partners, and she stresses the value of self-awareness and personal growth. Jill explains how true transformation in relationships begins within, and...

Jill gives a brief life update including a few lessons learned and then lists ten ways to know that you're actually healing. Many times, we chase being healed and forget that it's not a destination. It's a lifelong journey. AND, we forget that embodiment shows up in ways we least expect. When we no longer feel guilty for resting, for example, that's a sign we are healing! Don't forget, Jill is gea...

Have you heard? Jill is hosting the very first retreat for the Be You community! Go to www.jillherman.com  Even if it's not summer where you are, you'll love this solo episode! This practical and energizing exercise will ensure that the season ahead is experienced (and ENJOYED) by DESIGN and not by default. So many people find that summer goes so quickly and gets away from them and then before the...

Have you heard? Jill is hosting the very first retreat for the Be You community! Go to www.jillherman.com  Emily Oriana Todd is an ICF-certified Personal Freedom and Business Coach. She supports entrepreneurs to scale their businesses through social media strategy, messaging and content strategy, energetics, subconscious reprogramming, and hypnosis. Emily's approach is rooted in 15 years in market...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be more of you? Do you get confused about who you really are at your core? Are you curious about how life would look if you stripped it all down, took off the masks, laid down the armor and rejected the script you were handed?  I did it. So can you. Here's how.  Jill's hosting the first Be You retreat!! "More of ME" retreat this September. Visit www.jillherm...

Jill traveled to Brazil and recorded on her iPhone for a quick life update and… a Be You BIG announcement!!! She's hosting the first Be You retreat, "More of ME," this September and applications open TODAY!!! She only has 8 spots maximum and may keep it as intimate as 4-6. Go to www.jillherman.com to learn more and apply.   Show Notes: [1:31] - Jill gives a quick life update at a beautiful wedding...

Too few of us are willing to be true to ourselves and risk disappointing or (GASP!) offending others.  We rarely speak our truth or ask for what we want.  We shrink, hide and politely accept and agree to terms we don't want in order to be accepted and liked. What if we didn't?    Show Notes: [3:10] - We need to be willing to get uncomfortable and potentially make others uncomfortable by asking for...

Jill uses her gift of storytelling and uses her words to paint three pictures that the listener can see vividly and clearly as they extract a personal message and lesson for themselves.   Show Notes: [2:27] - Every human being deserves to have these "ah-ha's." [5:41] - Sometimes, the biggest gifts come from struggling. But suffering is optional. [7:23] - Jill was convinced that she would learn som...

Meet one of Jill's dearest friends and soul sisters, who happens to be 20 years younger. What? YES!  Sydney Pacula Owen has a love for both the energetic world unseen and our earthly three dimensional experience. She professionally works as a jewelry designer in her family's Diamond business focusing on engagement rings and redesigning the old to new. In her creative work, dance is her religion. S...

After talking about how we sometimes pretend not to know what to do, this week Jill explains how to know if it's intuition and truth or interference. And today is the day you get asked a really sobering question. Tune in to find out what that question is....   Show Notes: [2:21] - With any type of deep inner work, you are going to create new neural pathways and new ways of being. [3:44] - Your int...

Jill takes the gloves off and gives us bare knuckles coaching on: Pretending we don't know what to do Not admitting we aren't willing to do what it takes to get what we say we want  Being ask-holes  The lies we tell ourselves about weakness and strength Blaming everything outside of ourselves for the life we have Why quitting is sometimes the bravest act   Show Notes: [1:27] - Let's chat about the...

When you look out at others, where does it come from?  Does it come from safety and truth?  Or are you needing and wanting to confirm some sort of story you've made up? In this episode, Jill explores the reasons behind our need to see other people and make up a story about their successes and compare them to our own insecurities.   Show Notes: [9:58] - Some of us are in bondage to these made-up st...

With over 25 years of experience in education, Kelly has taught some form of personal growth to individuals from preschool to graduate school and beyond. His early training in drama therapy, non-violent communication, and childhood development combine with his more recent experiences in parenting, personal development and leadership training to create a unique approach to helping individuals grow...