Intentional Queen Podcast

Self-care is often framed as indulgence. But in high-pressure seasons — especially in caregiving, leadership, and healthcare — self-care is not soft. It is structural. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, we revisit a powerful conversation with Candice about what it actually means to choose yourself — not as rebellion, but as regulated leadership. Because burnout doesn't begin with co...

During Nurses Week, we celebrate strength. But here's the question I ask in almost every resilience training: Can you disengage without guilt? Not quit. Not collapse. Not abandon responsibility. Just disengage. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, I'm unpacking what happens when your identity becomes fused to usefulness — especially in nursing and high-achieving women. When rest feels...

Burnout doesn't always look like breakdown. Sometimes it looks like excellence. Still showing up. Still producing. Still dependable. But internally? Disconnected. Irritable. Emotionally thinner than you used to be. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, I'm unpacking high-functioning burnout — the version that doesn't get flagged because performance hasn't dropped. You'll learn: • The d...

Resilience is not about being strong. It's about being structured. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen unpacks why resilience isn't something you're born with — it's something you build intentionally. If you are used to holding it together… Being the calm one… Carrying responsibility without breaking… This conversation is for you. You'll learn: • The difference between enduran...

Burnout doesn't happen overnight. It happens in patterns. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why high-functioning burnout isn't random — it's repeated override. If you are the strong one… The dependable one… The one who keeps pushing through even when you're exhausted… This conversation is for you. You'll learn: • Why burnout is predictable — not personal • The ea...

In high-achieving environments, pause feels risky. It can feel like: • Falling behind • Losing momentum • Letting people down • Not being strong enough But what if the opposite is true? In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why high-functioning burnout often comes from never interrupting the cycle — and how intentional pause becomes a resilience strategy. This is not...

High-achieving women don't struggle with motivation. We struggle with permission. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, Jineen breaks down why burnout doesn't start with a breakdown — it starts with self-abandonment. If you are the strong one… The dependable one… The one who always pushes through… This conversation is for you. You'll learn: • Why rest is not something you "earn" • The...

Note: This episode contains brief references to childhood trauma and divorce as part of Kathleen's story. While these experiences are mentioned, our conversation centers on healing, identity, and joy—please listen with care. (Postponed from Novemeber 2025) Are you constantly working towards your next vacation or the weekend just to feel a moment of peace? What if rest wasn't a destination, but you...

If you're the strong one — the dependable one, the high-performing one, the one who always shows up — this episode is for you. In this first episode of 2026, Coach Jineen sets the tone for the year with one word: execution . But not execution that leads to burnout — execution that's anchored in resilience, boundaries, and self-trust . This episode speaks directly to burnout, self-neglect, and resi...

Happy Holidays!  As we close out another transformative year together, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. If you're a high-achieving woman, nurse leader, mom, or self-leader navigating pressure, burnout, or transition — this moment is for you. 2025 has been a year of refinement — a year of returning to yourself, rebuilding boundaries, strengthening emot...

Episode Description Have you ever paused to reflect on where your patterns of strength, resilience, or even overwork come from? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott to explore how the examples set by the women before us—our mothers, grandmothers, and communities—shape how we show up in life, love, and le...

Welcome back to Intentional Queen Podcast...We made it to 5-years!   Five years ago, I hit record on faith.   Today, I celebrate grace, growth, and the power of refinement. In this special 5-Year Anniversary episode of The Intentional Queen Podcast , I'm taking you behind the journey — from where it all started to what this next chapter means for all of us. This milestone isn't just an anniversary...

Are you a high-achieving woman who's checked every box for success — yet quietly feels drained, distracted, or disconnected from yourself? You're not alone. Stay tuned...I got you!   I'm  Jineen R. Huff, MSN  — a nurse leader, author of I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again , and certified life coach helping ambitious women, moms, and nurse leaders break free from burno...

Episode Description Have you ever heard of Relationship Intelligence? It's the ability to truly understand the dynamics in all of our connections—with our partners, our family, and ourselves—and elevate them from ordinary to extraordinary. In this energizing episode, I'm joined by relationship coach Jasmine Cruz to break down this powerful concept. We get real about why so many of us are taught to...

Have you ever felt the pressure of a milestone birthday approaching and realized you needed to end one chapter of your life to begin a new one?. My mission is to help ambitious moms alleviate overwhelm so they never lose themselves again, and this week's conversation will help you do just that. I am so proud and excited to share the space with this week's incredible guest, Annisha from Five Years...

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to pause ? In this solo episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast , I break down my P.I.V.O.T. framework —five intentional steps designed to help ambitious moms, nurses, and leaders shift from burnout into peace and harmony. I'm unpacking a question I've been asked countless times:  What does it truly mean to pause? We also go deeper into two powe...

Ever wondered what it's really like inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp ? In this special behind-the-scenes walkthrough, I'm giving you an inside look at the 90-day experience that's helping ambitious moms, nurses, and corporate women move from burnout and overwhelm to confidence, clarity, and harmony. In this episode, you'll discover: Why burnout is really misalignment (and how to shift back into har...

What happens when the overachiever finally gives herself permission to rest? In this powerful episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast , I sit down with Pauline W. , a faith-driven mom, loc entrepreneur, and speaker who found herself at a breaking point—overwhelmed, riddled with mom guilt, and stretched thin in every area of life. "I felt like a failure... I was doing everything for everyone, but...

"Protecting your peace isn't selfish—it's sacred and non-negotiable" – Coach Jineen This episode is a soul reminder for every woman who's ever sacrificed her peace just to keep the peace. #resilience I'm joined by special guest Temika L . , a purpose-driven woman and author who knows firsthand the cost of people-pleasing, overextending, and wearing the "strong" mask for too long. Not to mention, a...

"What do you do when you're mentally maxed out but still trying to give 100% to everyone around you?" In this special episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast , I sit down with Tia , a powerhouse loctician and ambitious mom who came to me mentally overwhelmed and emotionally drained—yet still showing up for everyone else. "Even if it was just one hour... it was  mine —and I actually enjoyed it." S...

"Forgiveness is not about letting them off the hook—it's about setting you free so you can lead your life in peace." – Coach Jineen In this episode of the  Intentional Queen Podcast , we're continuing our evolution with a brand-new Q&A series based on real questions from my private BLOOM Telegram community—a space you get access to when you join the Intentional Queen email list. Today's question i...

"You don't need perfect conditions to grow. You just need the courage to keep showing up." – Coach Jineen Episode 101 is a continuation of the refinement—and this time, we're blooming even deeper with a powerful conversation featuring Coach Kendra J . Together, we dive into what it really means to flourish into your greatness —and not just by doing more, but by becoming more aligned, more intentio...

Hey Intentional Queen, I see you! I wanted to drop this BONUS voice memo just for you! You're doing all the things—holding it down at work, at home, in your business, for your family—and on the outside, it looks like you've got it all together.   But inside? You might be running on fumes.   I know that space, because I've been there.   There was a season where I looked like I was winning, but I wa...

"It's not the load that breaks you. It's the way you carry it." – Lou Holtz This 100th episode is more than a milestone—it's a moment of refinement. After hitting burnout twice, I made the decision to pause. Not because I was weak—but because I was wise. This was my intentional sabbatical. A sacred, strategic step back so I could step forward in alignment with peace, purpose, and power. In this ep...

In this heartfelt episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast , I had the pleasure of speaking with Candace Madison , a caregiver, CEO, and coach, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming burnout and rediscovering her purpose. Candace discusses the importance of self-assessment, creating support systems, and choosing healing over hustling. We dive into how to navigate caregiving with balance (...