We the Unruly

Somewhere in your family line, a woman picked up a box. She wasn’t quite sure what was in it, she just knew it was hers to carry now. She tucked it under her arm and lived her life a little differently now…a little less HER and a little more what was in the box. More palatable. Less “too much”. Skinnier. More agreeable. More reasonable. Prettier. Less outspoken. Less dramatic. Quieter. And then ha...

There's a reason people abandon their grocery carts mid-aisle and walk straight out of the store and it is not because they forgot their list. Grief does things to a brain and a body that nobody ever told you about. It dysregulates your nervous system and makes small talk with a cashier feel like climbing Everest in flip flops. It makes the Muzak unbearable when the song that plays is the one that...

"What do you GET to have because you did something bold, unruly, and all for you?" Kate's answer? The peace that comes with knowing that my choices have not always been easy, but that they're aligned. What if your inner critic isn’t the enemy but a scared part of you trying (very badly) to keep you safe? In this deeply honest, expansive conversation, I sit down with my very first life coach, Kate...

"What do you GET to have because you did something bold, unruly, and all for you?" Lisa's? Live her legacy NOW. In this inaugural live episode of We the Unruly, I sit down with my soul-friend, accountability buddy, and gratitude practitioner Lisa Condon for a deeply vulnerable, completely off-the-cuff conversation about belonging, self-trust, redefining success, and living your legacy while you’re...

Feeling STUCK in a life that no longer fits? (you are SO not alone...not by a long shot which is one of the core reasons why I created BE. DARE. CREATE.) You know that moment when everything in your life should feel fine, maybe even great, but deep down, something feels off ? That restless feeling, the nagging thought that there has to be more ? That’s what my guest, Amy Pons, calls the pinch. It’...

*cw we discuss death and I share bits of story around my mom's passing In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Aypril Porter , a certified death doula and Human Design expert . We explore what it truly means to navigate end-of-life transitions , the emotional and spiritual aspects of death, and how Human Design can play a powerful role in healing, relationships, and self-discovery....

Ready for a raw, real conversation about self-acceptance, coming out later in life, and giving yourself permission to live authentically? In this episode, I chat with Lisa Kirkman, host of Big Gay Overalls podcast, about her journey from feeling like she was watching her life in third person to fully owning who she is. Lisa shares her powerful story of breaking free from the "shoulds," f...

*Note: This is an extra sweary episode because sometimes that's exactly what the topic calls for. You've been warned!*If you're tired of feeling burnt out, spread thin, and giving f*cks about things that don't actually matter...this episode is your permission slip to stop that shit. Here's the truth - you have a finite number of f*cks to give, and society, culture, family...

We ALL carry some form of shame with us each and every day and often, it's THE THING™ that stops us from moving forward on what we actually want for and from our life. In this powerful episode, I'm joined by shame expert Karen C.L. Anderson as we dive deep into the world of shame, self-compassion, and healing. Listen in for...Karen's innovative "Shame Box" method for deali...

Are you tired of chasing someone else's definition of success? In this unfiltered episode of YOUR Best Damn Life, I'm (Jen Vertanen - your pink-haired, unapologetically sweary, no b.s. coachsultant with 30+years of experience helping folks do epic shit) breaking down why it's crucial to define success on YOUR own terms. We dive into:👀 Why societal pressure keeps us stuck in unfulfi...

In this episode of Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time, I (your host Jen Vertanen) sit down with the fantabulous Angela Briones, creator of The Gay Podcast For Everyone. Ready for some holy-sh*t-I-needed-to-hear-that moments? Listen in! If you've ever felt too old, too gay, or too [insert your flavor of self-doubt here] to chase your dreams...Angela and I are...

Are you ready to cut through the BS and create your own best damn life? In this no-holds-barred episode of "Living Your Best Damn Life One 'F*ck Yeah I Did' At A Time," I'm diving deep into what living your best life is NOT and what it actually IS.We explore things like.... - Why thinking you "should" have your ish together 24/7 is total BS - The trap of #blessed...

Hey there, Bold AF'er! Ready to break free from generational BS and start living your F*ck Yeah Life? In this inaugural episode of "Living Your Best Damn Life One 'F*ck Yeah I Did' At A Time," I'm diving deep into what it means to be a cycle breaker. I share why breaking cycles is hard AF (but so worth it), and arm you with my Cycle Breaker's Toolbox - six essent...

Welcome to the brand spankin' new podcast..."Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time! This show is for rebellious cycle breakers who are beyond ready to transform their dreams into reality. I'm your host, Jen Vertanen - an unapologetically sweary, no-BS, "Live Your Best Damn Life" coach with 30+ years of experience. This show helps you overcome...