Emotional Wellness, Inner Child Work & Personal Growth: Om WOW

Ever feel energetically off for no reason? I'm sharing some quick, powerful tools to boost your mood when you're stuck in a mystery funk. Just what you need for an instant energy reset! In this episode you'll learn: Simple grounding techniques to shift stagnant energy in minutes How breathing, movement, and nature watching recalibrate your mood Woo woo wellness practices that actually work (crysta...

What if composting with worms and eating sprouts could transform your health and wellness while helping the planet? Discover sustainable living practices that are actually doable, plus the science behind intentional laughter for better mental health. In this episode you'll learn: How to start indoor worm composting without fruit flies The high nutritional value & affordability of home sproutin...

Ever missed an important meeting and felt absolutely mortified? I accidentally stood up a brand new contact during a scheduling system transition, and what happened next completely surprised me. This episode is about owning our mistakes without excuses, letting go of perfection, and how the universe rewards authenticity. Spoiler alert: that embarrassing flub turned into an unexpected business bles...

Did you know 90% of people can't remember their childhood traumas because they normalized them as kids? These hidden wounds quietly sabotage your adult relationships through jealousy, people-pleasing, and repeating toxic patterns. In this episode you'll learn: The top 10 childhood traumas most people don't recognize How unhealed trauma shows up as relationship repetition syndrome Why successful pe...

Tired of the drowning in holiday debt before January even hits? This episode is your permission slip to do December differently. In this episode you'll learn: How to give meaningful gifts without the financial strain Scripts you can actually use to suggest no-gift agreements without awkwardness Bite-size self-care practices to protect your mental space during the chaos Free traditions that create...

What if everything you achieved left you feeling empty inside? Ashley Jordan, author of "Unhappy Achiever," shares her powerful journey from picture-perfect life to authentic fulfillment, and why "unbecoming" is more important than becoming. She reveals how she dismantled a life built on perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the "good girl" mask to discover who she truly was underneath. In this epis...

Feeling holiday pressure creeping in? This episode helps you rethink stress, spending, and what truly makes the season meaningful. In this episode you'll learn: Why holiday stress and money pressure spike for most people How to avoid going into debt and set healthy financial boundaries Simple ideas for recycled, regifted, or homemade gifts How to choose presence over pressure Episode Resources Sho...

You've been ignoring your body's warning signs. Here's what happens when you finally pay attention. Laura Jane Leighton joins us to discuss the burnout signals that women in corporate leadership overlook, and what to do when you finally notice them. After 30+ years in corporate America, Laura Jane experienced her own wake-up call: heart surgery. She realized she had ignored countless check engine...

Important note... that is actually part of this episode: I realized Saturday night just before bedtime… that I didn’t actually record today’s mini. Shocker! Yikes! That's incredibly out of character for me. I’m super organized and normally very responsible. And I wondered for a moment if me “forgetting” might have been an unconscious self-sabotage. You see, I spent the last 4 days deep into busine...

What if the art on your walls could actually heal you while you sleep? This isn't some new-age fantasy, it's the revolutionary work of a frequency artist who discovered how to infuse paintings with reiki energy, crushed healing crystals, and sacred geometry to create what she calls "passive healing." After losing her mother and sister to cancer, today's guest transformed her grief into a groundbre...

What if you could literally laugh your way out of stress and into better health? Laughter yoga expert Cathy Nesbitt reveals how intentional laughter works as a powerful cardiovascular exercise that floods your body with feel-good chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Forget everything you think you know about yoga—this isn't about poses or flexibility. It's about harnessing...

What if the people triggering you are actually showing you exactly what you need to heal? Kelly S. Jones shares her powerful "Dance of Mirrors" concept that will forever change how you view your relationships, triggers, and life challenges. She reveals how our most difficult experiences aren't happening TO us—they're happening FOR us. Kelly also shares a little about what the Akashic records are a...

Staring at your to-do list for hours but can't make yourself do ANY of it? You're not lazy, your brain is just out of executive function fuel. Discover a powerful approach to getting unstuck when decision-making feels impossible and your motivation has completely disappeared. This is for those days when everything on your list feels equally overwhelming, and you find yourself rereading tasks over...

Think you're not creative? That belief is the only thing standing between you and your authentic voice. Let's dismantle the myth that creativity is reserved for the "talented few" and how anyone can tap into their innate creative power. In this episode you'll learn: Strategies to silence your inner critic Why just 5-10 minutes of daily creative practice can rewire your brain The "make it stupid" a...

What if the secret to calming your anxious mind isn't doing more, but doing absolutely nothing? Dr. Genie Joseph joins me to explore "donkey time": a radical approach to stress relief and mindfulness that involves sitting still with therapy animals and letting them lead. Genie shares how her miniature therapy donkeys naturally embody presence, safety, and boundaries in ways that help people reconn...

Your mindset isn't just a vibe, it's a science! Let's talk about why so many high-achievers stay trapped in burnout, what's actually happening in your brain when you feel stuck, and some tools that can help us completely rewrite the story we're living. Episode Resources Show Notes, Transcript & Conversation: omwowpod.com/29 Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjennifer...

Your life mission isn't hiding in some grand future moment... it's already woven into the small, natural things you do every single day. Let's talk about how to find your personal mission through everyday moments and small acts. In this episode: Making a lasting impression through small gestures Practical ways to live out your purpose through daily interactions How to identify what comes naturally...

It's possible to turn trauma into empowerment. Combining art therapy, creative expression, and somatic healing, Devorah Brinkerhoff help people transform trauma. Discover how working with your hands and connecting to your creativity can move and release stuck emotions and reconnect you with your authentic self. In this episode you'll learn: How to bypass your thinking mind and access somatic (body...

Discover how questioning what you've been taught about health and wellness can lead to transformative breakthroughs. In this episode, we explore the journey from dismissing alternative medicine as "woo-woo" to finding real healing through modalities like Reiki, sound healing, light therapy, and specialized fascia training. Whether you're curious about natural healing methods, looking for ways to s...

When three major life challenges converged in 2020 - COVID, perimenopause, and her son's mental health struggles - Sheri Barnes had to find a way to not just survive, but help her family thrive. What she discovered during that difficult season became the foundation for Pen Pedal Pose, her wellness coaching practice that helps midlife women prioritize their wellbeing. In this candid conversation, S...

Your mission on earth might be simpler than you think. A story about overhearing something wrong at a restaurant 20 years ago, speaking up for a stranger, and discovering that one moment of courage can change everything. Learn why trusting your gut and using your voice, even when it shakes, might be exactly what someone needs to hear. This week's challenge: speak up when you witness something wron...

You’ll definitely learn something from this fascinating conversation about airway dentistry. Dr. Julia Sadove Lopez reveals how the way we breathe, chew, and develop can impact everything from sleep quality to attention span. In this episode, you'll discover: Why historical skulls show perfect teeth alignment while modern children commonly need braces The critical difference between nose breathing...

Therapy dog trainer Dr. Genie Joseph shares the incredible story of Oscar—a former "prisoner of war" dog who became a life-saving therapy partner for hospitalized soldiers struggling with PTSD. Genie explains the fascinating science behind how dogs sense our emotions and energy, why only about 20% of dogs have this special ability, and how our own pets might be giving us subtle cues to slow down a...

What if the most productive thing you could do today was absolutely nothing? Let's explore why rest has become a radical act in our productivity-obsessed culture. Joy Taylor shares her personal journey from burnout to balance and offers a refreshing perspective on success that goes beyond the hustle. What You'll Discover: The "2-20-2" formula for incorporating rest into your daily routine (without...

When tragic news about a friend's husband jolted me into awareness, it sparked important questions: How do we make the most of our time? How do we show love while we still can? This mini episode explores the difficult but necessary conversations about mortality, presence, and choosing what truly matters in our daily lives. A gentle reminder to hold your loved ones a little tighter and let go of wh...