Turn everyday friction into calm, confident connection, without a major overhaul.

Feeling stuck in the same old arguments? Let's change that, reach out to me through link below and let's chat about how coaching can work for you.

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Why does it always blow up over nothing?

You say one small thing, and suddenly it's a thing. Tension rises. Voices raise. You walk away wondering, How did we get here, again?

If your days are full of tiny moments that feel unnecessarily difficult, this episode is for you. We're talking about the kind of chaos that creeps in quietly: the quick snap, the sigh, the eye roll, the missed cue. Not a big dramatic crisis, just a steady hum of friction that wears you down.

This week, I walk you through a real client story that shows what happens when you stop trying to fix everyone else's behavior and start getting clear on your own intention instead. One pause. One reframe. One honest, no-blame conversation and everything changes.

Why This Episode Matters

Most people don't come to coaching because they want better communication. They come because their life feels harder than it needs to. What they discover is that the change doesn't come from forcing new rules or chasing compliance, it comes from getting calm, getting clear, and choosing connection over control.

This episode is about the power of small shifts done consistently. It's not about school bags or chore charts or "getting your point across." It's about learning to ask, What actually matters here? and letting your communication reflect that.

What You'll Learn:

• How to catch yourself before you spiral into the same old argument

• What's really underneath everyday frustration (hint: it's not the bag)

• A 4-step script for calm, no-blame communication

• How to create clear expectations without nagging or power struggles

• Why setting boundaries is easier when you lead with appreciation

• The surprising ripple effect of showing up differently, without needing perfection

Resources & Links:

I've got 2 spaces open this February for 1:1 coaching. If this episode hit home and you're thinking, "I need this in my life," now's the time to reach out.

I work with a small number of clients because this work is personal. It's about learning to pause, communicate clearly, and build calmer habits that actually stick. No pressure, just a real conversation about what's possible.

https://jennymcoaching.com/contactme/

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You don't need a personality transplant to communicate better. You just need tools. And when you start showing up differently, even imperfectly, the ripple effect is real.

This is your invitation to pause. Reframe. And take the first calm step toward lasting change.

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Ever found yourself spiralling over something that hasn't even happened yet?

You're not alone. Sometimes, the most stressful part of change isn't the event itself, it's the anticipation. That space where nothing's happened yet, but your mind is running worst-case scenarios on a loop.

In this episode, I'm sharing three specific tools that helped me move through one of those seasons: the weeks leading up to my son Jonah's big move to Los Angeles. While I was thrilled for him, I also felt completely ungrounded. And it wasn't the day he left that was hardest; it was the waiting.

If you've ever micromanaged your way through stress, replayed conversations in your head, or mistaken anxiety for intuition… this conversation is going to help you soften your state, so your thoughts and actions can follow.

This episode will help you:

• Break the habit of managing everyone else's emotions just to feel safe

• Interrupt the mental dress rehearsals that keep you stuck in worry

• And most importantly, get clear on what actually helps you find calm

What You'll Learn / Episode Takeaways:

• The #1 reason anticipation often feels worse than the actual event

• Why anxiety isn't always intuition—and how to tell the difference

• 3 tools to calm your state when you're spiralling:

1. Breathe differently (the 5-5-7 method I swear by)

2. Move your body (even in winter!)

3. Talk it through with someone safe

• How the "pause before strategy" changed the way I parent (and coach)

Why your state of being comes first, and how everything else flows from there

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You don't have to fix yourself. You just need tools.
And when you learn how to meet the moment you're actually in, everything shifts.
Be gentle with yourself. I'm rooting for you.

When rage is how you survive, what happens when it stops working?

If you've ever felt like you had to stay angry to stay safe, this episode is going to hit close to home.

In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Tommy Morris, we dive deeper into the emotional roots of addiction and the real work of recovery. This isn't about quick wins or clean timelines. It's about showing up for your life when your nervous system is screaming no. It's about choosing vulnerability over violence. It's about healing the parts of you that still think they're unlovable.

Tommy doesn't hold anything back. From addiction and shame to leadership and service, his story is both brutal and beautiful, and it might just be the mirror you didn't know you needed.

If you're in the thick of it right now, or loving someone who is - press play. There is a way through.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why rage often masks deep self-hate, and how to break the cycle

• The emotional toll of working in high-pressure, high-stakes environments

• What real support in recovery actually looks like (hint: it's not a hashtag)

• How Tommy uses his past to lead with fairness, compassion, and no bullshit

• Why "attraction, not promotion" works - especially in recovery communities

• One small moment of support that changed someone's life forever

Resources & Links:
Need support with addiction or recovery? You are not alone. Start here:

Narcotics Anonymous - https://na.org
Alcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org

Also, don't miss part 1 and part 2 - Episode 58 and Episode 59

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Don't miss Part 2, where Tommy shares how recovery finally started to stick, and the one moment that changed everything.

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You never know who needs to hear Tommy's story. Forward it to a friend, post it on your socials, or leave a review to help more people find their way home to themselves.

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You don't need to be perfect. You don't even need to have it all figured out. You just need the right tools and people who won't flinch when it gets messy. I'm here. And I'm not going anywhere.

This show is produced by Key Step Support - www.keystepsupport.com