The Growth Lounge

✨ Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge, Jessica dives into the surprising truth that anxiety and excitement often feel exactly the same in your body. You’ll learn the science behind why that is, how to reframe anxious energy into excited energy, and how to harness this shift for personal growth, faith, and freedom. 💡 Key Takeaways: Anxiety and excitement share the same...

Ever feel guilty for taking time for yourself? For saying "no"? For resting? In this heartfelt episode, we're confronting the guilt that creeps in when we begin to honor our own needs—and replacing it with God's truth. You’ll learn how to let go of people-pleasing, recognize the enemy’s lies, and embrace the peace and rest your Heavenly Father wants for you. You’re not meant to live burned out. Yo...

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stretched too thin, or resentful after saying “yes” to something you didn’t want to do—this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about boundaries: what drains your energy, how to set simple limits (without guilt!), and why protecting your time is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. You don’t have to explain, justify, or feel bad for prioritizing yourself...

Podcast Episode Description: When was the last time you truly prioritized yourself? If you’ve been running on empty, always putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own, this episode is your wake-up call. Today, we’re bringing awareness to the reality of constantly landing at the bottom of your own priority list. It’s not about guilt or quick fixes—it’s about taking a moment to reflect. Why do...

Ever wonder what it’s really like to pack up and leave for two months every winter? In this episode, my husband and I pull back the curtain and share the behind-the-scenes of why we do it, how it all started, and the impact it’s had on our life, marriage, and mindset. From the logistics of making it happen to the lessons we’ve learned along the way, we’re giving you the real, unfiltered scoop. If...

In this episode of The Growth Lounge, we sit down with Lisa Humphrey, a true force of transformation and resilience. Faced with a life-or-death wake-up call, Lisa had just six months to make drastic changes—or risk everything. Overwhelmed with fear and self-doubt, she questioned whether she had what it took to turn her life around. But instead of giving up, she chose to fight. Lisa lost 215 pounds...

In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge , I sit down with an incredible woman who made the courageous decision to leave an abusive marriage in the middle of the night—kids in tow, no shoes, and no plan, just the determination to break free. Her journey from survival to self-reinvention is nothing short of inspiring. Today, she’s using her experience to help other women rebuild their lives, f...

In this episode of The Growth Lounge , I sit down with the incredible Angelina Rivera—a leader in the manufacturing industry, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a powerhouse in process improvement. But beyond her impressive career, Angelina is a woman deeply committed to growth, transformation, and helping others refine their paths so they can truly shine. Angelina shares her wisdom on resilience, c...

Kim’s story is one of resilience, faith, and grit. After losing everything—facing repossession, eviction, and bankruptcy—she and her husband of 30+ years rebuilt their lives from the ground up while raising and homeschooling five children who are now thriving adults. Now in her 50s, Kim is the President of a successful family-owned business creating high-paying jobs for veterans and families, with...

Cathy is a wife and mom to four kiddos and lives outside of Houston, Texas. She loves Jesus, her favorite past time is snuggling on the couch with her family and considers chips and queso a food group. I instantly fell in love with Cathy when we met. She is as loyal as they come and her story is one of integrity, strength and faithfulness. Today Cathy is sharing with us some of her best tips for g...

Erin Renninger is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, devoted wife, and mother who is passionate about empowering women to thrive in every area of life by focusing on health, mindset, and authenticity. With a background as a hairstylist and salon owner, Erin has evolved into a sought-after Top-Rated Podcast Host, Unapologetic Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker, Retreat Creator, Event Host, and Health...

Meet our guest Harmony Brooke, a multifaceted woman who has navigated various careers, including entrepreneurship, cosmetology, and preschool education. After choosing to homeschool her three sons, she discovered a network marketing opportunity that allowed her to blend her work and family life. Through this journey, she encountered self-development principles that sparked her curiosity about sobr...

Welcome to couch talk! Couch talk was something we started in 2020 as a way to stay connected and to bring joy to a hurting world. We would go live on IG and Facebook each Wednesday to just connect with others straight from our living room couch. We have missed it and I know so many of you have as well. So join us as we introduce a new way to share couch talk with you all. We will be walking throu...

I love that we are kicking off the Growth Lounge Podcast Today, January 1, 2025! So how did we get here, how did this podcast come to be? It has been 52 years in the making.  Something I can honestly say was laid on my heart long before the word podcast ever existed.  I have known in the deepest parts of my soul for as long as I can remember that I was born to help others see the goodness inside o...