More Jody Podcast

What does leadership look like when you’re exhausted, grieving, and stuck in the middle of life? In this episode, I talk about learning to lead yourself when everything feels heavy—when winter feels endless, grief lives in your body, and momentum feels impossible. I share how this season of loss and the reality of the sandwich generation has reshaped the way I think about independence, success, an...

This time of year hits differently. The days are darker, the to-do lists feel heavier, and even the most capable among us are wondering why our energy just isn’t what it used to be. In this episode, we’re talking about energy —what’s actually happening in our bodies when we crash, why winter makes everything feel harder, and how to move through low-energy seasons with more compassion and support....

This episode wasn’t planned — it was lived. After a strange, emotionally distant day that ended in quiet tears, I found myself sitting in the tension so many of us carry: exhaustion and gratitude, pressure and purpose, grief and deep thankfulness — all at once. This conversation is the why behind vision planning. Not the hustle version. Not the “new year, new you” version. But the honest, integrat...

This episode is not a tidy beginning — it’s an honest middle. In this deeply personal conversation, I’m sharing what happened when I sat down to write my life vision for 2026 and realized the version of life I had been building no longer fit the season I’m in. What started as a simple planning exercise became a reckoning with ambition, identity, scarcity, rest, and the cost of always adding more....

This one is for the Chief Magic Officers out there — the ones working so hard to produce the best Christmas possible. In this holiday episode of The More Jody Podcast , I share an honest, funny, and grounding reflection on keeping Christmas human — navigating expectations, family dynamics, faith, and real life without losing yourself in the process. No heavy takes and no perfect answers — just per...

If you’ve ever wondered why your skin reacts to “gentle” products or why your home suddenly feels… heavy, this episode is your wake-up call. Today on the More Jody Podcast, we’re breaking down how to detox your home in simple, realistic ways that actually make you feel better — without fear, overwhelm, or throwing out everything you own. Most of us grew up trusting big brands because everyone used...

Ever notice how skipping the habits that keep you grounded somehow makes everything ten times worse? In this episode of More Jody , Jody shares how a stressful, hormone-heavy week spiraled even faster when she neglected the morning routine she knows keeps her centered. From lemon water and protein-before-coffee to journaling, movement, prayer, sauna time, and cold exposure — these aren’t new habit...

In this episode of The More Jody Podcast , I sit down with Jess Joerg , founder of Your Organized Life , to talk about her bold transition from corporate life in Toronto to building a new, purpose-driven business on Vancouver Island. Jess opens up about what it really takes to start over, redefine success, and build a business that meets real needs in the community. Under Your Organized Life, she...

If you’ve ever realized your favorite show or playlist might be shaping your mindset — you’re not alone. Let’s talk about guarding your heart without losing your humor. In this episode, Jody gets honest about what it really means to guard your heart (Proverbs 4:23) — from the shows you binge to the friends you vent to. What we let in shapes how we think, love, and live. From 90s rap lyrics to Date...

What if the thing that broke you was actually the thing that set you free? In this episode, Jody opens up about losing the best job she ever had — and how that painful moment became the turning point that led her to peace, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God. She shares the raw truth about identity loss, overachievement, burnout, betrayal, and the unexpected freedom that comes when your wo...

Andrea is no stranger to taking risks, she’s been doing it her whole life. Join us as we chat about the state of mind necessary for taking big risks. Andrea Mut is a professionally trained chef and pastry chef by trade, food stylist and culinary teacher and even owned her own bakery on Gerrard St. in Toronto for 6 years. You can find her online at My Pocket Kitchen  https://mypocketkitchen.com She...

This is a personal message of hope this Easter for my amazing followers! Credit: The ragman story is from ststephensarmonk.org David Goggin's book is called Never Finished - The story I capture and quote is from the Introduction

Do you have the same problems that you had last year or have you leveled up? Are you constantly complaining because your WILL to do something doesn't match your WHY? Today I'm breaking it all down and being honest about how the slogan "You were made to do hard things" is not enough to push you through.

Monika and Robyn are the founders of Mint Cleaning located in Ucluelet, BC. These two audacious women are changing the world of cleaning and making it look fun. After suffering from the harmful effects of harsh cleaning chemicals, Monika and Robyn wanted to switch over to safer, eco-friendly products. As professional cleaners they knew what was required to get the job done right. After experimenti...

Andrea Mut is a professionally trained chef and pastry chef by trade, food stylist and culinary teacher and even owned her own bakery on Gerrard St. in Toronto for 6 years. Andrea knows good food; it is her passion and her joy. After losing 70 lbs in 2019 on the Gina Livy program Andrea decided to start her own blog, My Pocket Kitchen https://mypocketkitchen.com She says there is no reason why you...

Katherine Ladshaw left the fashion industry in 2020 and started over in all areas of her life. She has become a therapist to help women and couples find the words they need to express themselves and find healing and joy. This episode will remind you that you are stronger than you think and braver than you feel.

Today Lindsy and I discuss Valentine's day and how we can love our spouses, our kids and people in our life who just need some love. Don't we all benefit from more intentional love, kindness and friendship?!

When I picked CONSISTENCY as my word for 2023 I didn't imagine I would be so bored of it so fast. What I am coming to see is that doing small but mighty things, consistently is a powerful way to minimize stress while making great strides. It doesn't get me excited but I think learning to push through and do the normal work that doesn't excite us is a very important skill.

It takes an insane amount of tenacity for a city girl and her husband to leave the city and build a farm. Danielle saw the bigger vision of what a new way of life could mean for her family. You will be amazed by how Danielle’s story will give you courage to go after your dreams.

January is hard. Life is hard. Change is constant. How do you maintain your peace? How do you cultivate peace in your home? How do you practice peace? Tune in today!

What does it take to be a disciplined person? How do you form new habits? Tune in today to hear Lindsy and I break growth down into tangible steps!

We are no longer dealing with chemicals, additives, dyes in trace amounts. Our food, makeup, hair supplies, cleaning products are full of chemicals and the job is ours to decide what we let in. You don't have to be fancy about it - just get clear on where you want to clean up the most and start there!!

In what areas of your life do you want to expand in 2023? Where do you want to contract? Today Lindsy and I talk about what we want to focus on in 2023 and how we tangibly break it down and plan to get there. Looking to the future should fill you with hope and possibility -- you are better and stronger every year.  The quote for this episode is from Jason Fried said "you are better with a kic...

Today Lindsy and I discuss the courage it takes to make big moves and the ups and downs that go with acts of courage. This is a great episode on how to make friends as an adult as well because apparently this is hard for all of us.

Lindsy interviews Jody on her weight loss journey in her life but more specifically in 2022. Jody has alway battled with her weight and even when she wasn't overweight this topic weighed heavily on her mind. Gina's 90 day program has made Jody feel so relaxed and she has finally learned to listen to her body's needs. Lindsy and Jody are signed up for the January 2023 program and they think you sho...