Happily Even After with Life Coach Jen
Happily Even After shares weekly insights and tools to create more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your family and God. Jennifer is a certified life coach that was married for 26 years . She has 4 amazing children and 1 son in law. She doesn’t have it all figured out but she has lots of personal experience and has learned what to do and what not to do in relationships. I help women and men who have experienced betrayal in their marriage or have been divorced learn that their is happiness to be had even when your life doesn't go as planned.
Episodes
179 episodes
Healing and Clarity Through Decluttering your Home and Mind
Sorting through sentimental clutter after a significant life change can be an emotional rollercoaster, but it can also be profoundly healing. After my divorce, I discovered the powerful impact that decluttering had on my mental health and overa...
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The Hidden Costs of Betrayal: Unraveling the Deep Impacts of Lies in Relationships
Have you ever wondered how an affair can deeply scar a relationship, not just emotionally but physically too? Inspired by the gripping narrative of "Big Little Lies," we uncover the profound impacts of betrayal and deceit on our well-being. Thr...
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Financial Empowerment for the Newly Independent
Are financial fears holding you back from taking control of your future? In today's episode of Happily Even After, we unpack the critical connection between finances and divorce, especially for stay-at-home moms. We tackle the complex emotions ...
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From Betrayal to Hope: Rebuilding Trust and Overcoming Despair
What happens when the foundation of your life crumbles beneath you? In this episode of "Happily, Even After," I take you through the harrowing journey of experiencing betrayal in my marriage. I recount the gut-wrenching moment of realizing that...
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Embracing Vulnerability: Transforming Life After Betrayal
What if embracing vulnerability could transform your life after betrayal? Join me in this enlightening episode of "Happily Even After," where I draw from Gabor Mate's "The Myth of Normal" to share my personal journey from feeling stuck in a vic...
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Rewiring Your Brain: Healing from Trauma and Building Self-Awareness
Discover the transformative power of "response flexibility" and its role in healing from trauma with insights from Gabor Mate's groundbreaking book, "The Myth of Normal." How does trauma skew our emotional responses, making us react in ways tha...
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Navigating and Healing Relationships with Adult Children Post-Betrayal
How do you navigate the tangled web of relationships with your adult children after betrayal? This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the aftermath of infidelity and its impact on family dynamics. I'm Jen, a trauma-informed cert...
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Breaking Free from Post-Betrayal Comparisons: Reclaim Your Happiness
Have you ever found yourself comparing your happiness to that of your ex-partner? Today, we unravel the emotional turmoil of post-betrayal comparisons and how they hold you back from true joy. Join me, Jen, as I share my personal journey throug...
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Debunking the Top 10 False Beliefs about Infidelity
Is it possible to rebuild trust and happiness after the devastation of betrayal? In this episode of "Happily Even After," we strip away the ten most harmful myths that often accompany infidelity, starting with the toxic notion that the victim i...
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Transforming Obligations into Joyful Commitments: A Path to Happier Relationships
Ever feel like your obligations are weighing you down, turning life's joys into chores? Discover how shifting your mindset from obligation to commitment can transform not only how you approach responsibilities but also how you experience life. ...
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Finding Your Voice: After Betrayal and Divorce
Ever felt trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and avoidance, especially after a painful betrayal or divorce? Discover how my own experiences of feeling diminished and criticized in a toxic relationship led me to find my voice and reclaim my confid...
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The Power of Intentional Rest: Healing from Betrayal
Ever felt like you're caught in the relentless cycle of go-go-go? Discover why taking a step back might be the ultimate game-changer for your well-being. Drawing from my own experiences post-divorce, I'll share how embracing rest not only reduc...
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From Betrayal to Healing: Katie's Journey and Insights on Her Husband's Battle with Pornography
Imagine discovering a hidden struggle in your marriage that shakes your sense of trust and security. Katie, our courageous guest, faced just this when she learned about her husband's battle with pornography—a revelation that came a year into th...
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From Fantasy to Reality: Navigating Betrayal and Divorce
Can fairy tales and Hollywood romances be causing more harm than good in our real-life relationships? Join us on this enlightening journey as we unravel how societal expectations and media portrayals can create unrealistic ideals that often lea...
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Living Joyfully Beyond Betrayal
Feeling trapped in the aftermath of betrayal can leave you paralyzed, stuck in cycles of fight, flight, or freeze. Ever wondered why it’s so hard to move forward? Join me, Life Coach Jen, as I share my personal journey and dive deep into how ou...
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Rebuilding After Betrayal with Gia Huff Guidry on Healing, Independence, and New Beginnings
Ever felt like your world was turned upside down by betrayal? Gia Huff Guidry, my exceptional guest and life coach specializing in recovery from infidelity, shares her journey and how it led to forming a unique sisterhood among women facing sim...
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To Tell or not to Tell: Their Spouse is having an Affair
What if you knew your friend's spouse was having an affair? Would you tell them? This episode of "Happily Even After" tackles this heart-wrenching dilemma head-on. Host Jen, a seasoned life coach, shares her deeply personal reflections and expe...
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Navigating Betrayal Trauma: How It Affects Our Senses
Discover the unexpected ways betrayal trauma can hijack our senses, shaping our reality in ways we might not even be aware of. Listen closely as I, Life Coach Jen, delve into the profound psychological and physiological responses our bodies exh...
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Navigating Trust and Temptation: The Truth About Snooping in Relationships
Ever found yourself teetering on the edge of curiosity and concern, tempted to peek into your partner's phone? This episode is for those who've been in the trenches of trust issues, where the temptation to play detective in your own relationshi...
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My TWO year Divorce Anniversary Recap
Two years ago, I turned the page on a chapter of my life that I thought would last forever—my marriage. As Life Coach Jen, I'm no stranger to the twists and turns of life's journey, but nothing quite prepares you for the emotional rollercoaster...
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How to Become a "Mother of Influence" with Life Coach Susie Funk
As a life coach and a mother, I've often pondered the art of parenting beyond the high school diploma and the empty nest. That's why I invited Susie Funk, a kindred spirit and fellow coach, onto the show for an eye-opening chat about the twis...
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Turning Conflict into Connection: A Guide to Thrive in Relationships
Conflicts are an inevitable spice in the stew of our closest relationships, but they don't have to leave a bitter taste. Walk with me, Life Coach Jen, as we uncover the alchemy of turning the heat of discord into a catalyst for personal growth....
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Embracing Life's 50-50 after Betrayal and Divorce
Have you ever found beauty in the breakdown, or peace amidst the chaos? That's the heart of our latest discussion, where I, Life Coach Jen, invite you to explore the 50-50 concept of life - a balanced approach to embracing both the pain and ple...
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Do you have a Savior Complex? Breaking free from the Need to Rescue Others
Have you ever felt an irresistible urge to solve everyone's problems, convinced that you were their only hope? My revelation about the savior complex's impact on our lives came to me during an insightful coaching session, and it's something I'm...
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Beliefs vs Values in the Aftermath of Betrayal
When my marriage unexpectedly crumbled, it felt like my entire belief system did too. This harrowing time led me on a quest to distinguish what was truly important to me, and it's a journey I'm getting real about in our latest episode. We uncov...
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