Ronni and Jennie: Conversations on Recovery from Childhood Trauma and Abuse

Send us Fan Mail We each face so many choices in life—moments where our lives can change directions—sometimes dramatically. Ronni and Jennie talk about big changes in their lives recently, and what they’ve been doing to prepare for, and fully embrace, them. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness,...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie talk about breaking the cycle of abusive parenting--trying to figure out how to mother in a new way. They reflect on their years of celebrating Mother’s Day while being estranged from their own mother, and why we need our mothers throughout our lives. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, an...

Send us Fan Mail One of Jennie’s childhood friends, who has read their book, recently visited and Jennie had a chance to talk to her about how it impacted her. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against each other. Miraculously, th...

Send us Fan Mail Now that their book is out, Ronni and Jennie reflect on what it feels like to share the big news with everyone, and to know that people are reading it.  Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against each other. Miracu...

Send us Fan Mail In their first season, Jennie shared about her struggles with anxiety and depression. As part of writing the book, Ronni realized that she has been living with anxiety, too—all of her life. It felt so “normal” that she didn’t even question it; she shares about the impact she now sees that it has had on her life and her healing. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to...

Send us Fan Mail As Ronni and Jennie transition from being the "Heart and SoulSisters" to being simply "Ronni and Jennie," they are engaged in a number of projects to broaden the reach of their message, including another book. This week they talk about those plans. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, an...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Season 3, Ronni and Jennie share the exciting news that they have finished their book, in which they tell the story of their childhood (including the abuse, addiction, and untreated mental illness in their home), and how they came to together to heal from these experiences. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a...

Send us Fan Mail As Ronni and Jennie come to the end of their second season of podcasting and are finishing their first book manuscript, they talk about what is next for them. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against each other....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ronni and Jennie talk about places that have nourished them and brought them in contact with like-minded souls--all of which have enhanced their healing.  Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie discuss Oprah’s powerful reframing of the question most people ask of children who are troubled: What’s the matter with you??  What we really need to know is “what happened to you?”—in order to help others heal from trauma.   Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness...

Send us Fan Mail For decades, Oprah has worked to raise awareness around childhood trauma and illuminate paths to healing. In this week’s podcast, Ronni and Jennie talk about her project with Prince Harry that seeks to support those recovering from trauma and living with mental health diagnoses. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie devote another podcast to Matt Kahn’s latest book, with ten “rules” to live by, including their favorite: “You did nothing wrong.”  Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against each other. Miraculous...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie discuss Matt Kahn’s books: “Whatever Arises, Love That” and “Everything is Here to Help You.” Both contain powerful lessons about cultivating self-love and finding peace, no matter what is happening in your life.  Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which gene...

Send us Fan Mail Ainslie MacLeod is able to connect with his Spirit Guides to provide insights from past lives that can bring profound healing in this one. Ronni and Jennie talk about how they have benefitted from his books, and from working with him personally. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illn...

Send us Fan Mail In this short but delightful book, Don Miguel Ruiz shares the wisdom of the Toltec people, and the four simple practices that anyone can use to follow a peaceful and spiritual path. In this episode, Ronni and Jennie talk about how they apply these practices in their lives. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abus...

Send us Fan Mail Emotions have so much to teach us, even feelings like anger and depression. Ronni and Jennie talk about Karla McLaren’s effort to help us decode our emotions to benefit our healing. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted th...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie love Glennon’s authenticity and find a number of parallels between her journey and theirs. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them against each other. Miraculously, they came together in adulthood to he...

Send us Fan Mail Dana’s work typically speaks directly to people looking to expand (market) a business, but Ronni and Jennie see her work as having broader applicability for how to work with your strengths and see the opportunities in life that are all around you. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental il...

Send us Fan Mail Creating these podcasts continue to bring up more opportunities for healing.  This week Ronni and Jennie explore the need to “get it right” and the issues that drive this need for them. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitte...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie have enjoyed the books of Abraham Hicks (channeled via Esther Hicks) and the insights from them about creating the lives they want while allowing others the freedom to do the same. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that...

Send us Fan Mail Jennie experienced a loss as this week’s episode was recorded, which triggered feelings of being alone and isolated.  Ronni and Jennie talk about how they have navigated these feelings as part of their recovery. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional...

Send us Fan Mail Brian Weiss’ books contain fascinating stories about how past life experiences can have an impact on us now, and how we reincarnate again and again with souls in our “family.”  Ronni and Jennie talk about how this insight helped them make sense of some of the close relationships they’ve enjoyed over their lives  Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. The...

Send us Fan Mail Eckhart Tolle’s work has had a great impact on Ronni and Jennie—especially the many ways he reminds us all about the importance of presence and living in the current moment. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often pitted them again...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni discovered Kim at a workshop at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts; she and Jennie have been following Kim’s live events and reading her work for several years.  Her mind-body medicine approach has given them a number of tools that have assisted them in their healing. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home wi...

Send us Fan Mail Ronni and Jennie discovered Dr. Wayne Dyer's writings and meditations a few years ago. In this podcast they share the ideas that have been most helpful to them on their healing journey. Ronni and Jennie are sisters who were not supposed to be friends. They grew up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, which generated dysfunctional dynamics that often...