Patterns & Practice: Tools to Shape How we Live and Love

In this special Fourth of July episode (though the message and practice are relevant any time of year), Jillian explores an unexpected idea: the Declaration of Independence as one of history's greatest breakup letters! Drawing from years of leading this powerful ritual in retreats and workshops, she shares how writing a breakup letter can help you release the behaviors, patterns and beliefs t...

Who would you be without the roles you play? In this episode, Jillian explores how roles shape our identity—from the family roles we develop in childhood to the responsibilities we take on as adults. She looks at how these roles influence choices and behaviors, and are woven into our sense of self, and often continue guiding us long after we've stopped noticing them. Through personal stories,...

What if success isn’t a fixed destination, but something that evolves as we do? In this episode, Jillian invites listeners to consider what drives our ideas about success. Whether you’re building a career, questioning old goals, starting over, striving toward something meaningful, or realizing the life you imagined no longer fully fits — this conversation offers a deeper look at the “success scrip...

Why is it so hard to stop scrolling—even when you want to? In this episode, Jillian explores a subtle but powerful shift in modern life: the disappearance of stopping cues—and how infinite scrolling reshapes our ability to pause, reflect, and step away. Part of The Unscrolling Series , this conversation suggests that the challenge isn’t about willpower—it’s about the environments we’re in. It also...

Do you have time and energy for what matters most—or is your attention getting pulled elsewhere? In this first episode, Jillian explores how easily distraction becomes part of daily life—and the impact constant scrolling has on our attention and presence. Part of The Unscrolling Series , this episode invites you to reflect on your values and your purpose in using social media.  Jillian offers a fe...

In this intro episode, I share the purpose behind the podcast, who it’s for, and what I mean by “patterns” and “practice.” You’ll get a sense of what to expect from future episodes—along with an invitation to begin paying attention to the patterns shaping your life, and how small, intentional practices can help you engage with them differently. Includes a preview of Episode 1. Produced by Cinemaje...