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the worthiness mindset podcast

Listen to my podcast where I share my journey to worthiness, and the journey of people I love. New episodes are posted each week.

Episode 272
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Episode 272

Hello Worthy Warriors! Happy Thursday! We have a very special guest on the podcast, my friend Maggie Leon-Guerrero is here! For 34 years, Maggie has been bringing joy to the world around her. It wasn’t until three years ago though, that knowing she was made for more, she started to strip away all the people-pleasing layers by showing up with intention in her life.

That intention led her to become a life coach and online course creator - her first course, The ME-ple Pleasing Pattern, launches this month. Through her 1:1 coaching and online course, Maggie helps you choose yourself over people-pleasing so that you can unlock a level of joy that you've never tapped into before.

It's through that very joy that she founded The Joy Table, a dinner party experience, in Cincinnati, OH, designed to connect women to and through their joy. She had a dream of a space where women connect through friendship, joy, and their dreams, instead of pain, gossip, and judgment. And then... she brought it to life and you're invited to it all.

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Episode 271
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Episode 271

Hello Worthy Warriors! Happy Thursday from Jillie, and Rosa, the best foster dog in the world! If you’re interested in being her forever home, contact me! :)

With spending time at the shelter, I’ve had to dedicate space to journalling, and feeling through my emotions with somatic exercise. Through that, I’ve thought a lot about my comfort in the 'lead from the front' style. I have previously grown the most out of leadership when all eyes are on me, however, I recognize that my current phase is asking me to develop more supportive 'lead from behind' roles.

In this episode, we’ll look at all three compassionate leadership styles and reflect on why I think leaders should cultivate the ability to fill all these roles.

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Episode 270
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Episode 270

Hello Worthy Warriors! Happy Thursday & Happy New Year!! In this first episode of 2024, I want to focus on embracing self-worth and releasing unhealthy attachments to goals and control.

2023 was an unpredictable year and I encourage you to seek self-trust instead of annual planning. In our society, it’s difficult to release goal-based self-judgment, but there’s something powerful about leaving it behind, at least for this year. I’ve found that the resolutions and planning that go along with this time of year often bring me to question our desire for control. The thing is, I believe in opening ourselves up to life's uncertainty and magic and committing to feel it all.

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Episode 269
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Episode 269

Hello Worthy Warriors! Happy Thursday! This week we have a replay of the most listened-to episode of 2023, and it’s special! My good friend Autumn is joining us, and Autumn Lynne is a book writing coach and author. She helps women who’ve realized that something isn’t working anymore but don’t know where to start making a change.

Back in 2014, her proverbial carton of eggs had dropped and splattered all over the floor. Autumn didn’t know who she was, didn’t know what she wanted, and didn’t have a clue what to do next. Listen for a dose of inspiration for 2024.

She applied what became the Fresh Start Formula to herself. One decision at a time, Autumn became a woman who prioritizes herself, who makes time for the things she enjoys, and who knows what she wants her life to look like.

In Autumn's book, “How Do You Like Your Eggs?” she takes you through her Formula and helps you create your very own Fresh Start, one decision at a time. You can find more about Autumn here on her website, and purchase her book here.

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Episode 268
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Episode 268

Hello Worthy Warriors! Happy Thursday before Christmas! If you don’t celebrate, happy holidays!

In continuing with our Holiday Handbook series, let’s work through strategies for caring less about what other people think during holiday gatherings and family events. Start by setting boundaries, backing away from conversations you don’t feel comfortable with, giving less weight to opinions from 'couch potato quarterbacks', only valuing input from those with lives you admire, protecting your inner peace, and not needing to prove yourself.

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Episode 267
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Episode 267

Hello Worthy Warriors! Happy Thursday!

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart: the crucial role of setting boundaries for our well-being, relationships, and work. I'm excited to share my personal experiences and insights on the journey.

You'll hear about my experience setting boundaries with sleep, navigating social drinking, and how I manage social engagements to protect my energy.

A good shift happened when I started exploring the difference between rigid and flexible boundaries. I’ve found that rigid boundaries often stem from feeling unsafe, and by cultivating trust there can be more flexibility. I encourage you to reflect on your own boundary-setting journey and the steps you can take to strengthen it.

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Episode 266
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Episode 266

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors! I am officially in Mexico! I’m recording from the casita today, and let me tell you, there’s a lot more noise here than we are used to. There is a lot of getting used to something new, but it’s good! In today’s episode, we discuss dealing with change and making the most of the holidays.

Growing up I had idyllic childhood holidays and close-knit family traditions. When I was 21 my parents divorced and that’s when my holidays became volatile and sad. For years I grieved and felt the emotions around the holidays.

When I was living in Peru, without my family, I realized the freedom of creating my traditions. I encourage you to feel your emotions, but at some point begin moving forward into curiosity about new possibilities. Traditions can evolve and change is meant to happen. What rules and traditions truly fit who you are now?

I’m offering a free Masterclass on December 13th, called From Stuck to Start. Are you STUCK and paralyzed from taking action? Register here!

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Episode 265
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Episode 265

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors! I am officially in Mexico by the time you hear this!!

I hope that you had a lovely long holiday weekend, and if it wasn’t, just remember we aren’t here to perfect. Instead, focus on progress, and how we can move forward. It’s important to identify your courage comfort zone vs courage discomfort zone - areas where you avoid growth and challenge yourself but remember, discomfort is part of the process of change. You need to create a support system to hold space for you, not fix you. Shift your inner dialog from catastrophic what-ifs to what if it DOES work out.

Courage happens in a split second when you decide to do something different. Focus on 10 one-second moments of courage daily instead of perfection. And know you're worthy of the effort to create change in your life.

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Episode 264
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Episode 264

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors! Happy Thursday, and Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so grateful that I get to be a part of your day, I’m sending you all of the Thanksgiving gratitude and gratefulness. Please take that in and receive it, because I could never do what I do without you!

This week we’re going to talk about strategies for having positive conversations with family members who hold different beliefs and opinions, particularly around the holiday season. It’s important to avoid shaming or trying to fact-prove, but instead, lead with curiosity and seek to understand the other person's perspective and experiences. I suggest going in with the intention of understanding, not changing others’ minds, watching their judgments, and recognizing the complexity of issues.

By setting a compassionate environment and asking if it's a good time to talk, having self-compassion, living in the 'gray' nuance of issues, and asking open questions to learn more like 'What has your experience been?' Please protect your own peace while bridging divides.

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Episode 263
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Episode 263

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors, from Dallas, TX! The van has been handed off, and she’s in Sedona right now. I did a lot of grieving before she left, so the moment of her leaving was much more neutral than expected. Here’s to the next chapter, the next adventure, and being present in the here & now.

I want to make sure you have the most pleasant and joyful holiday season, your way! Today, I wanted to talk about how to speak with someone who thinks differently than you do. I’ve said before that only 1 person in a relationship needs to change to create change in a relationship. Your peace is within your hands, and nobody can take that away. Remember, perfection is not necessary, only progress.

Two things that never work to change relationships; shaming someone or trying to prove the other wrong & fact sharing. People don’t make decisions or change their minds based on facts, decision-making is a much more emotional place.

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Episode 262

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors, from Marshall, TX! We left Chicago and my mom to come to Texas to spend time with Robbie’s family. By the time you’re listening to this, we would have handed over the keys to our van, and there are very few podcasts from the US before we spend time in Mexico for the winter. In this episode, I want to talk about how you feel in large transition, during the holidays, so much is happening in the world, and in our personal lives. It’s okay to not be okay.

I’m reading the book Bitter Sweet, which is about how sadness can make our lives feel more full. It’s showing me how important sitting in complex emotions is. We spent the whole weekend cleaning out the van and taking out all of our stuff. Everything we have gathered over the last 4 years, and we’re looking at all the van imperfections, and the moments we remember from this adventure.

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Episode 261

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors! This week, I’m reflecting on the last 4 years living in the van and the lessons I’ve learned. Vanlife comes with freedom, unpredictability, and challenges, that is why we are taking a 6-month break to rejuvenate in Mexico. I’m looking forward to focusing more on hobbies, health, and community.

Van life has taught me that the grass isn't always greener, there are just different weeds. Nothing is certain and you have to let go of control and be adaptable. I’ve learned to not get too attached to plans, prepare rather than overly plan, and make emotionally sober decisions. I challenge you to apply these lessons in small ways to your own life to shift trajectory.

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Episode 260

Happy Thursday, Worthiness Warriors! This week, I'm bringing back a cherished episode from our archives. Today, I'm sharing the profound message of following what feels good. Don't mistake it for fleeting pleasure; this is about the deep-rooted joy that bubbles up when I truly connect with my heart and soul. It's that intuitive pull and passion that has shown me the way to a life filled with purpose and alignment.

We dive deep into what it really means to follow that inner "feel good". I'll share insights on how to recognize these heart and soul signals, and how they've been my guiding stars. Acting on these feelings has been instrumental in ensuring that I live a life that truly resonates with my essence. It's essential to remember that our value isn't swayed by the outside world. This episode is my way of reminding myself, and all of you, to listen to that inner voice and the profound joy it brings forth. If this message touches your heart, or if you think of someone who needs to hear this, please share this episode. Let's spread this message far and wide.

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Episode 259

Happy Thursday Worthiness Warriors! This week I have a very popular replay of a past episode. I reflect on growth moments over the past 10 years from when I first started public speaking with fear and anxiety. Circumstances don't change how we feel, our mindset does.

Worthiness is inherent, but seeing your worthiness is a choice. When we step outside our comfort zone, we are faced with that choice. Though fear and doubt may arise, we can choose to see our worthiness by controlling our inner narrative. No matter the outcome, if we know we are worthy, we can find peace and act from a place of desire rather than lack. Acknowledge the progress you've made and let it be enough, so you can move forward fueled by your heart's calling rather than feelings of not being enough.

Our worthiness remains unchanged regardless of circumstances or other's opinions. and I hope this message resonates, if you see fit please share this with others who need this reminder of their innate worth.

I encourage you to take the time to trust yourself, and in turn, face your fears. I personally would like to invite you into Doing it Scared. If you have someone in your life who this podcast would resonate with, please send it to them. Let’s make this message a movement.

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Episode 258

Happy Thursday Worthiness Warriors! Today is a super special episode because it’s my birthday week!! I’m turning 35, and I wanted to share the lessons I’ve learned this year, including becoming more comfortable with failure and change, embracing slowness instead of busyness, trusting my intuition, and seeing myself as a powerful woman and leader.

We also discuss the importance of allowing space for contrasting emotions like grief and joy to coexist, and not rushing to 'fix' difficult feelings. I also read my birthday letter to myself wishing for peace, adventure, success, impact, and healing in the coming year. I encourage you to write yourselves a love letter.

I am offering 10 coaching sessions for $35 to celebrate my birthday, please follow this link to get yours.

I encourage you to take the time to trust yourself, and in turn, face your fears. I personally would like to invite you into Doing it Scared. If you have someone in your life who this podcast would resonate with, please send it to them. Let’s make this message a movement.

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Episode 257

Happy Thursday Worthiness Warriors! In this week’s podcast, we’re going to chat about embracing self-worth and releasing judgment of yourself and others.

You are not a failure if you need a side job while building a business, comparing yourself to others leads to judgment, relationships can be healing if you focus on your own growth, and judgment of others reflects how you judge yourself. Pause and reflect on why you judge and how to accept that part of yourself. Ask yourself what judgments say about you so you can accept all parts of yourself. Instead, give yourself permission to take your own path at your own pace in business and life, relationships can catalyze healing if you focus on your own growth, the judgment of others is a judgment of self - reflect on the meaning behind judgments so you can accept yours

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Episode 256

Hey Worthiness Warriors, Happy Thursday from Peoria, Illinois! We’re going to be here for a while visiting my mom, and enjoying her beautiful garden. In today’s episode, I discuss embracing van life, taking meaningful risks, and turning ideas into action.

There’s a difference between just talking about big goals versus having the courage to take action on them. Even though chasing dreams can be scary and uncomfortable when you're confronted by self-doubt, it's part of the growth process. You have to be willing to fail, make mistakes, and face discomfort in order to gain the confidence and self-trust that comes from taking risks. I challenge those of you who have been all talk and no action to finally call yourself out, stop seeking admiration, and start bettering yourself by showing up bravely. Taking the leap on that business idea or goal you've avoided is how you'll learn how resilient and capable you truly are.

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Episode 255

Hello Worthiness Warriors, welcome back for another episode of the Worthiness Mindset Podcast! I’m taking a week off from the podcast this week, so I thought we’d do a replay of one of my most downloaded episodes.

Many around me are off of social media or spending less time there than ever. With this I tell you, that your power isn’t conditional, your worth isn’t conditional, and your joy is not dependent. I used to think that my power, skill, and value was dependent on how I felt! That's SO untrue.  

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Episode 254

Hello Worthiness Warriors, welcome back for another episode of the Worthiness Mindset Podcast! I’m still in Colorado, and it’s such a wonderful place. We love it here. I’m getting ready to leave the van behind for our move to Mexico. I keep getting questions asking about how it will feel to leave the van behind, and it’s reminded me that I don’t fit a mold, and can’t be put in a box. I am not only the Jillie who lives in her van.

We all have different needs and desires. Growing up as a Disney kid, we only saw love a certain way, a man would swoop in a save a woman, and he completed her. I’m seeing these funnels in all parts of society. Regardless of where you exist or what you are into, the white supremacist patriarchy, capitalism, and diet culture all feed off of each other. The funnels are the shoulds of the universe. Your body should look this way, your marriage should be like this, and there is 1 goal you should always be going after. If you’re growing a business to 6 or 7 figures, if you’re not working on yourself you’re dying.

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Episode 253

Welcome back Worthiness Warriors! Hello from Denver, we are tired after driving over 3,500 miles. We are going to be taking a break from the van for about 6 months this winter. We’ll be moving to the mountains of Mexico, and we cannot wait. I’ve been sitting with this concept from Whitney England, being loved and being admired.

When I say loved, I’m reminded of this idea of wholeness, depth, courage, authenticity, and being human. A lot of us are not taught unconditional love, which is a realization of what different circumstances shaped our idea of love. I have definitely confused being loved and admired. With admiration there is a pedestal, it’s guarded. When I heard this concept I realized that I had confused the two for most of my life, and I felt a lack of connection and relatability. It is hard to be loved and admired at the same time.

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