Beyond Awareness: Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing

Patient & Present Recording:   https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/exhausted-to-patient-pod You're constantly being told to "be present" as a mom, but what if that advice is actually making things worse? In this episode, I dive into the guilt-ridden pressure of being the "perfect, present mom" and why it's okay to not cherish every single moment. Here’s what we’ll cover: The unrealistic expec...

LINKS:  Patient & Present Workshop: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/exhausted-to-patient-pod   Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/samanthassays/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@journalprompts   In this heartfelt episode, I share my journey of feeling emotionally triggered daily as a single parent. Join me as I explore the common struggles of parenti...

This week, I am giving you a gift that I've only ever shared in private settings like my journaling workshops or Emotionally Empowered membership. I walk you through a 9 minute guided meditation and visualization for gratitude.  If you'd like to journal after this, journal on: What are 3 moments that I'm grateful for? What are the specifics of the moment? What was happenin...

In this empowering episode, Christina Cuevas and I dive deep into our personal experiences with divorce. We lay bare the emotional steps that many overlook and discuss the gritty, but absolutely necessary, process of starting over. From reframing our mindset to reconnecting with our inner voice, we've got you covered.     Christina generously shares her free resource: an Interactive Work...

Resources & Links: Emotionally Empowered Summer Sale : Join this journaling community by July 31st to get 70% off your first month and lock in 50% off for ongoing membership. Offer ends July 31st:  https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/emotionally-empowered-summer-sale   Free Emotional Audit Calls : DM "AUDIT" on Instagram to book your spot. Limited availability! @samantha.s.says Welcome b...

On this weeks Journal Entries Podcast, I dive into the saboteurs of People Pleaser, Avoiding Conflict, & Hyper Achiever and give you all the insight on each one. PLUS learn how to never have a blank mind when you journal & have a powerful process to gain clarity and get what you want in life by visiting my FREE How To Start Journaling link. Journal Prompts:  How can you...

Join the journaling community for 70% off: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/emotionally-empowered-summer-sale     Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/samanthassays/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@journalprompts   In this episode, we tackle Mom Anger—a raw, often hidden emotion. As a woman navigating life transitions and feeling overwhelmed, you’ll f...

On this weeks Journal Entries Podcast Episode, I talk with my guest Anna, who is a Mindset Empowerment Coach. We chat about how to STOP self sabotaging and people pleasing in your life.  It's time to start feeling your best and having fun again!   LINKS: The Saboteur Assessment:   https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ Simplified Summer "Digital" Journal:  https:/...

Social media keeps reminding me of a big moment in my life that happened 4 years ago. In this episode, I share how different my life is since then: going from married, pregnant and moving from Maine to North Carolina TO moving back up to New York, getting a divorce and starting 2 businesses. I then share the 4 biggest emotions I’ve faced since then & how I processed them.   I also touch o...

If you WANT to have a fun, joyful, even spontaneous summer...but you can't because you have a million things on your to-do list and you're overwhelmed as it is, these journal prompts are for you!     They'll help you to: feel calmer peacefully pursue your to-do list be inspired   Get the free Simplified Summer Digital Journal here: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/simplified-summer-d...

Do you experience consistent overwhelm, stress & burnout…yet you continue to “do it all”? That’s what I call High Functioning Burnout. In this episode, I go over what’s NOT the answer to high-functioning burnout, overwhelm & stress (that most women try first) plus the #1 thing TO DO to feel better, and 3 ways to do it. You’ll feel more peaceful, organized & calmer…without even changing...

In this episode, we have special guest Chelsea Bailey. She’s a Motherhood Mentor who helps moms get out of survival mode, rediscover themselves and love all parts of their lives, guilt-free! We talk about the science behind mom brain, triggers of anxiety, and how to overcome it so that you can reconnect with yourself & new identity after becoming a mom.  Journal Prompts: -If you gave your...

When we act irrationally and make moments “bigger than they are/have to be” or simply try to explain ourselves…a comeback is often “that’s just an excuse”. What if they weren’t “excuses”? What if we allowed ourselves to feel? Journal Prompts: -What’s happening? -How does it feel? -If you allowed yourself to be petty, have excuses, or just say what you want to say no matter how valid it may seem, w...

The key to living your life more intentionally by your Human Design is truly by breaking down the core components of it and journaling through it so that you can reflect on it and apply it to who you were in the past, who you are today & what you have in front of you; meaning what projects & decisions lie ahead. In this episode, I talk about how knowing your human design, and journaling th...

In this episode I go over the basics of human energy and the 5 different energy types: -Projectors: the Guiding Forces -Generators: the Magnetic Creators -Manifesting Generators: the Multi-Passionate Geniuses -Manifestor: the Bold Visionaries -Reflectors: the Mystical Mirrors I also share a productivity tip for each type and I touch on how to make quicker decisions using your personality type. All...

You're invited to a "FREEBIE" CLASS I'm hosting all about journaling through your Human Design chart. We'll talk about Human Design Type (I'm a Projector!), Human Design Authority AND how I journaled through it. This class will help you begin to  accept yourself ,  skyrocket  your  self-trust  & show you how to make  quicker decisions   confidently;  all...

Are you wanting to start creating some better daily habits to help you navigate triggering emotions? When people start to journal, they usually start because they either want to create a healthier routine or they have A LOT of emotional stuff going on in their life. (AKA: ISH) I'm here for the ISH. In this episode, I walk you through a journal prompt flow to journal through anxiety, frustrati...

In this episode, we have a special guest! Mariel from @mindfulnesswithmariel joins us to talk about abundance and all the forms you can take to liberate the "HER" inside of you; including her unique AbunDANCE classes! She also walks us through an interesting energy clearing to release the feeling of not being "good enough". Be sure to tag @samantha.s.says and @mindfulnesswithmariel and let us know...

I get on my soap box & am ALL up in my feels in this episode!! This is for the woman who is currently overwhelmed, shutting down, impatient, and stretched thin...but she WANTS to be patient, feel in control, have better routines, and feel balanced between work, life & responsibilities. We go over: 1. Where to start when you have a lot on your mind & you want to self...

I believe that we’re either intentionally coasting or intentionally living. Brendon Burchard once said that he went through a depressive bout with suicidal thoughts and he came to the realization: “I didn't want to die, i just didn't know how to LIVE.” Here are my 6 tips (and journal prompts) to getting off of autopilot so that you can feel ALIVE again. 1. What does autopilot mean to you...

You're Invited!! ✍🏼F•R•E•E 5 Day Journaling Workshop 📓. We’ll be journaling through: Monday: Overwhelm / Feeling lighter no matter how busy your life is Tuesday: Frustration / Feeling confident in moving forward Wednesday: Lack of support / Asking & receiving help Thursday: How to journal on the ‘good days’ so you can stay happy Friday: Getting ‘unstuck’ so you can get to the next level 👉🏼...

Imagine how waking up HAPPY would feel...how differently you'd go about your day; how different your interactions with others would be; how different you'd think & feel. In this episode I share 3 tips on how to wake up happy. Free 5-day journaling workshop to work through triggers of emotional fatigue: overwhelm, frustration, lack of support & the desire to get to the next level....

The energy around the Total Solar Eclipse is so powerful, which makes it a perfect time to self reflect & journal. Solar eclipses are ideal for releasing whats not serving us and closing doors/completion of things in order to make space for new things that align with our true desires. Full list of Total Solar Eclipse Prompts:  https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/eclipse-journal-prompts-podcas...

Have you ever felt anxious, nervous or the fearful of the unknown? Pretending its not there almost makes it worse. In this episode, you'll learn how to reduce anxiety, nerves & fear of the unknown via a quick journaling practice. This will help you feel in control & courageous enough to actually do what you want & in a calm way. I also share what to do when anxiety creeps in...

Mel Robbins said: "I believe that you want to be happier because you miss being happy. You can only miss things you already know." She shares an approach to get back to your happy self, and while it's a good approach....it would be 10x more effective if she added journaling to it! If we take the time to process these unwanted behaviors from her 'worksheet', we will feel so much more motivated &amp...