Shed the Shame with Jenny Whitens

Parenting can be a difficult task, and that can be seen by anyone - with or without children. It can be even more difficult when we ourselves have not received the parenting we needed when we were in that child's shoes; when we have not received that love and support that we may have needed so desperately. In today's training, Jenny offers us a gentle approach to reparenting ourselves so we receive that reassuring hold around us when we need it most, and can continue giving ourselves as we heal that inner child and form new, healthy habits to...

In today's episode of Shed the Shame, Jenny discusses how taking care of yourself can sometimes do more harm than good when we overload ourselves with too many things at the wrong times and set impossible expectations for ourselves. We start off with a sweet and simple gesture to give ourselves what we need most and to be our best, but may soon find that we are overwhelmed with yet another checklist of responsibilities that overtake our time and energy, leaving us feeling defeated. So how can you find balance so you don’t reach that tipping point? Jenny pr...

In past episodes, Jenny has talked about practicing self compassion and ways that we can do that. But there are other areas in our journey that go along with that like bread and butter - and she's here to give us the lo-down. Topics like negative self talk,  invalidating ourselves, and being unaware of how our body responds to our environment are all obstacles in our path to mental and physical wellness. In today's episode, Jenny brings our awareness to how we can overcome those obstacles, and how we can heal them into habits that work for us instead o...

Welcome back Shed the Shamers! Today Jenny interviews a very special guest and friend - Kate Douglass!
Kate Douglass is a certified behavior change and weight loss specialist with a deeply personal understanding of her field. After experiencing the trials of the pandemic and undergoing a divorce, she gained a profound awareness of the challenges faced by those trying to manage their weight after significant life events.
In this interview, Kate shares with us her journey of re-self-discovery after her divorce and emphasizes how learning to parent yourself, feeding and caring for that inner child, and giving...

In today's episode of Shed The Shame, Jenny teaches us how to turn perceived flaws and weaknesses into some of our greatest strengths. One of the things that society is best at is teaching us to hide our flaws, to be ashamed of them, and focus on avoiding them. But today, we learn to embrace them, to switch perspectives on where they can be useful, and figuring out their opposing and corresponding strengths. Jenny also encourages us to seek conversation with others in figuring out what we are good at, and using constructive criticism on how to accept our...

In this episode, Jenny discusses how the brain tries to protect us by coming up with 'reasons' we feel we can't succeed or achieve their goals, but those 'reasons' are just negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that stem from past experiences, voices we've internalized, and fears around change or potential failure. Jenny helps us understand why negative thoughts exist so we can shift our perspectives, build belief in ourselves, and develop the motivation to achieve our dreams despite challenges from within or without. By using these tangible strategies, we can break free from limitations and self-sabotage, and move on...