252 - Moving Past Disappointment in a Healthy Way

Be You Podcast

Listen in this week as Jill offers this introspective and heartfelt discussion on lessons learned from her recent 53rd birthday. With her double-Scorpio energy, she talks about themes of loyalty, passion, and the interesting duality of being open yet private. Jill shares how milestone birthdays bring mixed emotions such as the fear of aging alongside empowerment to embrace authenticity.

She offers insights from astrologer Rachel Ruth Tate, revealing connections between planetary alignments and life events. Jill’s newfound appreciation for astrology serves as both a personal guide and a fascinating lens through which she explores recent challenges and breakthroughs!

Jill also touches on the power of intuition and somatic healing, weaving in stories of tough but transformative conversations with loved ones, her daughter’s roommate drama, and a miraculous resolution that strengthened their bond. She recounts a powerful breathwork session that led to a breakthrough in emotional clarity, released trauma, and even sparked spiritual visions. These moments really highlight Jill’s belief in the transformative potential of inner work and divine timing!

Tune in as Jill candidly shares her journey of balancing high birthday expectations with letting go of control. From planning epic parties for others to navigating her husband’s struggles with perfectionism, she reveals how embracing healthy communication and self-care reshaped her birthday experience. This is an episode of the show rich with vulnerability, humor, and actionable wisdom, leaving listeners inspired to explore their intuition and embrace life’s complexities with grace!

Show Notes:

[2:06] - Jill reflects on her Scorpio traits, birthday timing, and astrology's role in self-awareness. [3:52] - At 53, Jill balances fears of aging with empowerment and her evolving authenticity. [6:10] - Jill discusses intuition, tough conversations, and the transformational power of her women's breathwork group. [9:04] - During a breathwork session, Jill experienced healing, clarity, and a vision to comfort her daughter. [10:03] - Hear how unwavering faith led to Jill's daughter's unexpected and miraculous lease resolution. [11:31] - Jill credits astrology with insights into her daughter's challenges, viewing it as a planning tool. [14:16] - Birthdays are meaningful to Jill, shaped by childhood and her husband's perfectionism-related challenges. [16:55] - This year, Jill chose to trust her husband and allow him to plan her birthday. [20:09] - Jill often plans her husband’s birthday parties but decided to express her own needs this year. [22:56] - Aiming for a balanced celebration, Jill processed her emotions to avoid ruining her birthday. [26:37] - Jill’s husband admitted to freezing under pressure, and Jill practiced compassion for his trauma. [28:55] - Unreleased childhood trauma can affect adulthood, but Jill’s somatic release helped her heal past wounds. [32:07] - Jill felt her emotions fully, avoiding suppressing them, and looks forward to a joyful birthday!

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