Ep. 108: Burnout isn't exhaustion, it's a wake up call: With Amy Green Smith
Most women think burnout just means being tired. But what if it's acutally a signal - a brutal nudge - to stop abandoning yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Leadership Coach and master hypnotherapist, Amy Green Smith, to talk about the real reasons women burn out and how to wake up before it wrecks you. We get into: The sneaky symptoms of engagement burnout and systemic burnout Why what you chronically complain about is your biggest clue How to communicate your needs without guilt or drama Why women struggle to receive help (and how to change it) The link between your body and your unmet emotional needs This fun, powerful conversation is your permission slip to stop playing nice and start listening to yourself. Grab Amy's free resource, Boundaries over Burnout Join Selfish Summer Camp
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Ep. 107: Selfish Summer Camp Starts Now: I'm Doing This My Way
This week, I had a moment. Okay.... a full-on meltdown. But underneath it, I realized something powerful: I've been trying to launch my book, The Selfish Year, like a good girl. Strategic. Palatable. The 'right' way. So I threw it all in the fire. And from the ashes? Selfish Summer Camp was born. Because I'm going to do this my way and just like Sinatra, baby, we're all learning this together. In this episode I'm sharing how a late-night breakdown turned into the most fun, honest, unapologetic pre-order campaign I've ever created. This isn't just a book launch. It's a fequency, a summer, a movement. Pre-order The Selfish Year now and register for camp! P.S. Want secret stories, whispered truths, and behind the scenes moments I'm not sharing anywhere else? Become a paid Substack subscriber and come inside the velvet tent: Subscribe to the Blog Â
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Ep. 106: Broke to Six Figures: How I did it Without a Plan
In this episode, I'm sharing my story of how I went from a broke stay-at-home mom to six-figure entrepreneur - with no plan. No degree, no career, no clear path. Just three kids, a toxic marriage and divorce, an empty bank account, and the choice to become the woman I wanted to be. I'm sharing how I rebuilt my life, claimed my power, and created everything I have today - without a roadmap. And why waiting for the path to appear is the thing keeping you stuck. If you're ready to stop waiting and start BECOMING: Listen now. FIRESTARTER begins July 1. Stop people-pleasing and start living for YOU. You don't need a plan but you DO need guidance. Spend two weeks this summer igniting your future. CLICK HERE to join Firestarter Â
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Ep. 105: The Art of the Midlife Relaunch with Hilary DeCesare
What if the biggest challenges in your life weren't meant to break you....but to relaunch you? In today's episode, I sit down with Hilary DeCesare - coach, speaker, and creator of the 3HQ Method - for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to rise again in midlife. From her own vulnerable story of starting over to the tools she uses to help women reconnect with their power, Hilary brings both heart and fire. She even takes me through her signature 'Tune-In' process live on the podcast - and yes, it works. If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or like you're getting in your own way, this episode is your sign. There's a path forward, and it doesn't require perfection - just presence, alignment, and a little courage. Plus, Hilary is offering listeners an exclusive 50% off code to her Relaunch Into A Rich Life Event, happening this September! Details inside the episode and linked below. Relaunch to a Rich Life Conference with Hilary DeCesare Use code 'ValerieJ50' to get 50% off Ruby & Platinum tickets. Get your free copy of the Tune-In method Register for Fed Up to On Fire - June 19th Pre-Order my book, The Selfish Year: The Power of Putting Yourself FirstÂ
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Episode 104: From Breakdown to Burn: How to Turn 'F**k This' Into Your Wildest Rise Yet
You fed up yet? Good. That means the fire's here. In this solo episode, I take you deep into a recent moment where I finally said enough - and buried the version of me who kept mothering everyone but herself. I walk you through the raw energy behind my new free live event, Fed Up to On Fire, and I soft launch the mantra that's reshaping my movement: Thank You. Fuck You. I'm Free. You'll learn how to alchemize frustration into fuel, how to ride the wave of your own rage without drowning in it, and why being fed up isn't a breakdown - it's the beginning of your rise. If you've been swallowing your truth, people-pleasing your way into exhaustion, and waiting for permission to be selfish, this is your invitation. Let it burn. CLICK HERE to join Fed Up to On Fire. June 19th.Â
This podcast isn't here to inspire you - it's here to summon you.
Hosted by Valerie Jones, this podcast is a transmission for women who are done playing nice, done waiting for permission, and done living small. If you've been burning quietly, this show hands you the match.
Each episode delivers the raw truth you didn't know you needed - part mirror, part wake-up call, part spiritual slap.
This isn't self-help. This is a reckoning. A return. A revolution.
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