Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door!

Jill is back - not just back behind the mic but truly back in her energy, her confidence, and her clarity. After a challenging stretch supporting her ill father through a medical ordeal that she shared on the podcast recently, she returns refreshed with a major announcement: the Be You event is officially happening, and its first sponsor is a game-changer!

Jill takes us behind the scenes of how she secured a huge sponsorship from Surack Enterprises, a billion-dollar company that rarely supports non-nonprofits, but this wasn’t luck. It was boldness, clarity, and unapologetic belief in her mission. She didn’t play it safe; she instead asked for what she really wanted, and it worked. She encourages listeners to consider, where are you holding back, and in what areas of your life could you be braver?

Jill also discusses the upcoming Be YOU event and why she highly values in-person events over virtual event, highlighting that while it's much more difficult to hide at an in-person event, that is exactly what makes it worth it. Whether you’re planning to attend or just eavesdropping for now, she shares insights that apply to any in-person gathering, such as the power of being seen, the energy that builds when humans connect off-screen, and the kind of real change that begins not when you arrive but even at the moment you say “yes” and register.

Expect some real talk about hiding vs. showing up, fixing yourself vs. remembering who you are, and why the version of you you’ve been chasing isn’t some future fantasy but is actually already inside you, waiting. Jill invites you to meet her, meet each other, and meet yourself, possibly for the first time in a long time. There’s no “better version” of you. There’s just you, and you are more than enough!

Show Notes:

[01:29] - Jill is happy to be back with refreshed energy!
[02:59] - Jill discusses her bold decision to pursue sponsorships for October’s Be You event.
[05:10] - Hear how Jill pitched Surack Enterprises directly and landed a rare $10K sponsorship for the October event.
[07:51] - Stop playing it small; don’t be afraid to ask for what you truly want!
[09:33] - In-person events reveal our energy, and we grow when we go out of our comfort zones and do what we otherwise tend to avoid.
[11:51] - Jill highlights the power of shared energy and intention at in-person gatherings.
[14:25] - Authenticity, not perfection, is the goal, and attending alone might be exactly what your soul needs.
[17:01] - Jill reveals that attendees will connect in a Telegram group, with resources and a shared community before the event begins.

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Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door!

Jill opens up in this vulnerable episode in which she discusses the difficult situation that she is currently in caring for her sick father. She shares how she has had to step back from her usual podcast schedule to focus on this challenge and how it has been truly physically, mentally, and emotionally draining for her.

Listen as she discusses the importance of being gentle and compassionate with yourself during challenging times rather than judging or criticizing yourself. Even though she knows the importance of self-care and being well-resourced, she shares how she has found herself neglecting her own needs in the process as she has poured everything into caring for her father, recognizing that this is a pattern that she has fallen into before when faced with difficult circumstances.

Jill openly shares the specific ways that she has been struggling such as forgetting to eat, drink water, exercise, and get proper rest, explaining how this has led to her becoming increasingly depleted and unable to function at her best and ultimately realizing that she needed to take a difficult but necessary step - asking for help.

Jill's sincerest hope in sharing this personal journey on the show is that it resonates with listeners who may be going through their own difficult seasons. She reveals how she wants to encourage everyone to be kind to themselves, set boundaries, and to not hesitate to reach out for support when needed. Even when life gets overwhelming, self-compassion is so incredibly important!

Show Notes:

[02:53] - Jill is discussing having to prioritize self-compassion by accepting her limits during an emotionally challenging time.
[04:56] - Instead of judging herself, Jill used tools and self-kindness to manage exhaustion.
[06:36] - Jill shares how, knowing that she is depleted, she forgives herself and applies self-care with compassion.
[08:33] - Hear how, even when deeply depleted, Jill knows that returning to basic self-care is her best defense.
[11:08] - Overwhelmed, Jill reverted to old patterns and neglected her own needs and boundaries.
[14:28] - Jill admits to having slipped into martyrdom, forgetting to balance caregiving with self-care.
[17:33] - Rather than self-blame, Jill has accepted her limits and has finally reached out for help, even though it was difficult for her.
[20:49] - Jill, despite feeling exhausted, creatively problem-solved, securing assistance after admitting that she had tried to do too much on her own.
[22:47] - Jill encourages others to question overextension, recognizing that it often masks self-worth patterns that are based on past trauma.
[25:40] - Now with help, Jill can finally be present with her dad as a daughter and not as a nurse.

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Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door!

Jill offers up a short and sweet but also vulnerable discussion this week on Be YOU – not because she is talking about heartbreak or grief but because she is talking about something that so many of us do but are ironically often dishonest about, even to ourselves: lying. She isn't talking about the “double life” kind of lies but rather the seemingly harmless white lies – telling your hairdresser that you love your 'do even when you actually hate it or telling someone you'll attend something when you don't really want to.

Listen in as Jill gets real about some of the little lies that she has told over the decades, especially ones that she told to protect other people's feelings or avoid conflict or unpleasant confrontation. As will likely ring familiar to many listeners, Jill wasn't lying out of a place of manipulation but rather out of a place of fear – afraid of not being liked or of disappointing someone.

The purpose of this episode of the show is not to pass judgment on those who frequently find themselves telling similarly motivated white lies but rather to call attention to it and examine why so many of us do it. These lies can eventually stack up to the point at which we are no longer being our authentic selves, which is a tragic betrayal of our own selves.

Jill also talks listeners through how to gently and lovingly call someone out when you see the dishonesty on the other end. Again, the purpose is not to pass judgment or shame but rather to open up a conversation in which both parties are invited to be fully transparent and honest, so if you have ever told a white lie to keep the peace (and let's face it – we pretty much all have at one point in time or another) or if someone in your life keeps dodging the truth, then this episode is definitely for you!

Show Notes:

[01:15] - Jill used to tell small, protective lies because she feared hurting others.
[03:01] - Jill has realized that lying for her has stemmed from fear, disconnection, and a lack of trusting herself.
[06:32] - Avoidance often masks itself as dishonesty.
[09:34] - Hear how you can love someone and still address dishonesty without judgment or shame.
[12:15] - Before confronting others about their dishonesty, practice honesty with yourself via reflection or even empty chair work.

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“I love Be You Podcast!” ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps the podcast reach more people just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” I know there was something in this episode that you were meant to hear. Let me know what that is!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow Be You Podcast. There is a new episode every single week, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.