The Self Awareness Journey Podcast

We judge others by their actions, and we judge ourselves by our intentions. Yet, how often do these intentions cause us emotional disconnect and discord? When was the last time you took your own intention inventory?

It's an exciting day for us... and we hope for you as well! After 79 podcast episodes, numerous lessons and video tips, we've taken all the teachable content we've created over the last couple years and turned it into something special. Listen in to learn more about how we got here and what the Art of Self Awareness course is all about.

How often do I catch myself ruminating on something that keeps bringing my emotions or feelings into my current situation? Does revisiting something several times help me or does it create a future that isn't really serving me? Join JJ and Melissa as they explore their own perspectives.

We believe there are many tools to fix broken feelings and thoughts reactively, examples such as counseling, diets, classes or programs. yet there are not many focused tools to proactively work on and stay in a healthy state to avoid brokenness altogether. How often do we look at emotional and mental fitness in the same way we think about going to the gym? This conversation focuses on the myriad o...

Do I ever think about what my legacy will be? Do I believe my legacy is about money or material items? Or do I believe legacy is about something different? Legacy means so many things to so many people, and it's easy to judge someone else's beliefs, even if we aren't sure of our own. Join Melissa and JJ as they enter into this interesting conversation.

According to a super wealthy skater dude, humans use their time experiencing, creating or problem solving in every moment of life. Do you agree? Which of these are reactive? How does our own awareness inform us about how we spend time? Join JJ and Melissa to discuss this popular influencer and his take on life.

We all have opinions about others, but how often do we tell them what they are? When we don't communicate, people tell themselves inaccurate stories about what they think WE think. To further complicate the matter, introverts and extroverts have different needs when seeking opinions, so how does this all work? How can we do a better job of sharing with each other?

As younger adults we often create mental habits and shortcuts as we are learning to be successful. However, as we develop further, it is easy to forget to evaluate those habits to see if they are still working for us. Can we become complacent and miss growth opportunities?

As weather seasons change, so do our physical and emotional energies, as they have seasons too. Do you notice these shifts within you? And are weather season shifts a good or bad time to evaluate yourself and make internal changes?

Why is self forgiveness one of the most challenging types of forgiveness? Is there a link between our ability to forgive ourselves versus our ability to forgive others? How do we get better at self forgiveness?

Dread is a common emotion, yet we seldom realize when we are fully triggered by it. Dread sits in the body and erodes our calm, our centeredness and our ability to function from a clear and positive space. What causes dread for people and how can we get out ahead of it?

We all find ourselves being drawn to talk about other people, sometimes in a positive way but often not. There are key reasons we lean into talking about others; is it good or bad? Useful or hurtful? Join JJ and Melissa for the conversation.

Old relationships affect us. They inform our feelings, thoughts and actions for our present interactions. But how aware are we of this fact? Join JJ and Melissa as they explore this interesting topic.

When we are looking for what is true, are we seeking the real truth or to be validated for what we think is true? Even as simple as how we interact with others and ask questions drives people to interact with you in a specific way. So why DO we seek to have things be 'right' from our own perspective? Is it safety? Is it a fear of ambiguity? Is it ego? Check in on the conversation - what...

Have you ever spent time thinking about which part of you is the "boss of you"? Is it your brain? Is it your emotional body? Upon closer inspection, we can often see that the brain believes at ALL times that IT is the master of our universe. Yet, many of the sticky situations we find ourselves in are due to poor thinking patterns or choices! There are many bodies within us in addition to...

Join JJ and Melissa as they discuss The Five Love Languages. People respond to a variety of experiences and emotions through the lens of how they feel fit into the world. Honoring and supporting each other can be as simple as understanding how another person feels love and appreciation. What's your love language?

Whether at work, home or play, we are all in some form of partnership with others. Sometimes we like it, and sometimes we don't. Yet the only way partnerships can be or become successful is to understand why being in relation with others is so important. Join JJ and Melissa as they reflect on their own past and current relationships.

Good questions can create connection, direction and accountability. However, asking bad questions can create disconnection, irritation and frustration. Join JJ and Melissa as they talk about questions and their usefulness in relationships.

Anxiety is at an all time high in the world today. And while not everyone may deal with anxiety personally, it's difficult to not be effected by someone else in your life who is suffering. Join JJ and Melissa as they talk about Melissa's personal experiences and how she's learned coping skills along the way.

The energy we approach our activities stays with the activity and with us long after it's been created. If we enter into work with an energy of dread, the work is harder and may not be our best. If we enter in with an energy of fun and play, it's usually our best work and we are deeply satisfied with the result. JJ and Melissa explore how to notice when we are in each state, and discuss...

Special guest Alex Morrall, founder of The Twin Cities Wellness Collective brings the topic of wellness to The Self Awareness Journey podcast. Research shows the five elements included in human wellness are physical, community, social, occupational, and financial. Out of 150 countries researched, 66% of people say they are well in all five of these elements, yet only 1% say they are well in all ar...

Am I living and working in my life's purpose? How do I know what that purpose is? JJ and Melissa explore this topic and reflect on their personal journeys to discover their own purposes, along with the various ways they've found joy along the way.

In certain times of our lives we feel more vulnerable to other people's feedback. We know enough about ourselves to start worrying about that feedback before it even comes. But how do we smooth out this internal thinking process to allow more time to feel the powerful feeling of creation, and less time anxiously awaiting something that may not even be real?

As our self awareness increases, old emotional habits may no longer work, as we have outgrown them. But when something triggers us, if we can't use our 'old ways' - what can we do? Rather - how can we BE different a new version of ourselves?

Every map gets updated as new roads are discovered, and old roads are changed. Join JJ and Melissa in a planning conversation as The Self Awareness Journey Roadmap continues to unfold and develop to better serve people.