Unpacking Emotional Baggage for Authentic Living with Jen Liss

Are you feeling weighed down by societal expectations of conformity? Jen Liss, a podcast host and certified breathwork coach, shares her insights on the ’embodiment challenges’ and the webs of pressure that we impose on ourselves. Shannon and Jen discuss how you can untether, “drop the backpack” and maximize your potential with the help of conscious leadership and coaching on this bonus episode.

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In this Bonus Episode

This bonus episode of the Vitality Exchange podcast features an insightful discussion with breathwork coach and podcast host, Jen Liss. The focus is on the metaphorical 'backpack of crap' individuals carry due to societal expectations and the struggle to live authentically, especially in corporate environments.

Jen shares her journey from being a corporate employee and hairstylist to becoming a coach, addressing challenges like embodying authentic selves and overcoming societal pressures for hyperachievers. Jen introduces embodiment work and breathwork as tools for fostering self-awareness, feeling emotions fully, and making logical decisions. She also illuminates the importance of coaches as external supporters who believe in their clients' potential and purpose, encouraging them to embrace their unique paths.

Video Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to the Bonus Episode

00:06 The Power of Coaching and Breathwork

00:43 Navigating Corporate Culture and Authenticity

01:51 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Coaching

02:35 Understanding Embodiment Challenges

04:20 The Backpack Metaphor: Carrying Emotional Weight

06:14 Untethering from Societal Expectations

08:36 The Role of Coaching in Personal Transformation

10:15 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Programs

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Jen Liss | Coach, Breathworker & International Speaker

Jen is on a mission to educate and inspire more people to untether from societal expectations so they can shine into a more joyful, authentic, and abundant life.

Known for her straightforward and honest coaching style, she makes self-development work relatable and fun. Jen is a firm believer in radical self-acceptance and nervous system regulation as a path to greater joy, which she helps people to attain through breathwork. Jen is a certified Pause Trauma-informed Coach.

Jen has been honored to speak on stage both locally and internationally, sharing her message to inspire more people to live an authentically joyful life. Her podcast, Untethered with Jen Liss, is in the top 3% of all podcasts, encouraging thousands of listeners to align with their truth and go for their dreams.

When not out inspiring others to live authentically, you’ll find Jen frolicking on hiking trails in Portland, Oregon, where she currently resides with her husband and podcast producer, Joey.

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