Life's Deceit with Jen Simpson

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Last week, we talked about truth, alignment, and becoming your highest self.

But what happens…
when life tests everything you just said you believed?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been going through in real time:

Fasting and what it revealed beyond discipline

Losing someone and navigating grief

Losing a friend and processing a different kind of pain

The uncomfortable truth about alignment and letting go

What it really costs to become the woman you’ve...

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Why do so many people feel stuck repeating the same patterns in their lives?

In this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down with Larisa Makuch, transformational coach, speaker, and founder of Abundance Academy, to unpack the deeper beliefs that quietly shape how we think about identity, money, success, and self-worth.

Many of the patterns we live by were inherited long before we were aware of them. Family beliefs, cultural conditioning, and early experiences can create invisible limits that follow us into adulthood. When those beliefs go...

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Why do so many people feel stuck repeating the same patterns in their lives?

In this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down with Larisa Makuch, transformational coach, speaker, and founder of Abundance Academy, to unpack the deeper beliefs that quietly shape how we think about identity, money, success, and self-worth.

Many of the patterns we live by were inherited long before we were aware of them. Family beliefs, cultural conditioning, and early experiences can create invisible limits that follow us into adulthood. When those beliefs go un...

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After Louise’s powerful conversation on shame, visibility, and releasing fear, this solo episode goes deeper.

Because visibility isn’t binary.
You can be seen and still be hiding.

In this episode, Jenelle unpacks the hidden layers behind imposter syndrome, emotional shame, and the quiet fear of being “found out.” Legacy is not built through performance. It is built through integration. Through honesty. Through the courage to stop shrinking.

Inside this conversation, we explore:

✨ Why imposter syndrome is often unprocessed identity
✨ How buried shame quietl...

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This week, we continue the conversation with Louise Kirk.

In Part 2, we move past the prison sentence and into what it really took to rebuild after it. Because while the sentence lasted six months, the shame tried to linger for years.

Louise shares what it felt like to come home and carry a label no one else could see but she still felt. The quiet fear of being fully visible. The hesitation to grow too big in case someone brought the past back up. The internal tug between who...

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In this episode of Life’s Deceit, Jen sits down with Visibility and Confidence Coach Louise Kirk for a powerful conversation about shame, visibility, and the fear of being “found out.”

Louise shares the moment at 18 that changed her life, how unprocessed shame followed her into adulthood, and why success alone doesn’t heal what you refuse to face.

This episode explores:

⭐️Why visibility isn’t binary
⭐️ How shame keeps women shrinking
⭐️ The fear of judgment vs. fear of confirmation
⭐️ Why connection builds more trust than algorithms
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In this Season 4 continuation, Jen Simpson sits with Jean Tien to explore the hidden cost of over-responsibility and what happens when saying yes becomes a survival strategy instead of a choice. This conversation goes deeper into how people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, and self-abandonment quietly shape our leadership, relationships, and legacy.

Together, they unpack how learning to say no is not rejection, but protection—and how reclaiming self-trust is essential for sustainable leadership and generational change.

This episode explores:

1. Over-responsibility as a learned survival pattern

2. The emotional an...

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Life’s Deceit — Season 4: Legacy by Choice

Not all trauma is loud. Some of it lives quietly beneath the surface, showing up as silence, over functioning, carrying everything alone, and inherited beliefs we were never taught to question. These patterns often go unnamed, yet they shape how we see ourselves, how we lead, how we love, and what we pass on.

In this grounding Season 4 conversation, Jen Simpson sits with Jean Tien to explore the subtle cycles that influence our identity, leadership, finances, relationships, and legacy without ever being labe...

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Legacy by Choice, Chosen Not Inherited

There comes a year when surviving is no longer enough.
A year when healing feels too quiet.
A year when repeating cycles feels more dangerous than breaking them.

In this Season 4 opener of Life’s Deceit, Jen Simpson draws a line in the sand, inviting listeners into a deeper conversation about legacy, healing, and intentional change.

In this episode, we explore:

*The difference between survival and legacy

*How inherited trauma silently shapes our lives

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This one goes deeper into what happens after the mask comes off.
After the silence breaks.
After you stop carrying what was never yours to hold.

In Part 2 of this conversation @iamsdstrickland shares what surrender really looks like, how truth became a turning point, and why facing her story didn’t break her—it freed her.

This episode is for anyone learning how to let go without taking the pain back, for those rebuilding after survival, and for anyone choosing honesty over hiding.

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In this powerful episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Strickland to explore what happens when silence, shame, and survival collide and what it truly takes to step into healing. Stephanie shares her journey of becoming a teenage mother, spending decades in an abusive marriage, and living behind a mask out of fear of judgment and rejection.

Her story is one of surrender, truth, and transformation. Stephanie opens up about how hiding her story kept her disconnected from herself, from God, and from authentic relationships, and ho...

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With Christmas just eight days away, this episode is an invitation.
To slow down.
To pause.
To gently lay down what you have been carrying.”

Welcome back to The Life’s Deceit Podcast.
In this solo episode, we create space for reflection, honesty, and release as we move closer to Christmas and the closing of another year.

Following a powerful conversation with Michael on strength, silence, and emotional weight, this episode explores:
✨ The unseen cost of always being “the strong one”
✨ What the body holds w...

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On this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down with Michael Watson for the second part of a deeply honest conversation about carrying emotional burdens that were never yours to bear.

Michael opens up about the pressures men face to mask vulnerability, the survival strategies that silence emotion, and how society often punishes authentic feelings. He also emphasizes the importance of being aware of children’s experiences, recognizing their nonverbal cues, and stepping into their shoes to truly understand what they may be going through.

Together, Jen...

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On this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down with Michael Watson for a raw, vulnerable, and deeply human conversation about what happens when childhood places adult responsibilities on shoulders that were never ready to carry them.

Michael opens up about growing up in emotional instability, stepping into the role of caretaker far too early, and how those survival patterns followed him into adulthood, shaping his relationships, identity, and understanding of love. His story reveals the quiet burden of being “the strong one” and the hidden cost of abando...

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“No… this is who I am.This is who God called me to be.And I refuse to shrink into anyone’s imagination of me.”

Welcome back to The Life’s Deceit Podcast.In today’s solo episode, we break down identity, calling, spiritual testing, and the cost of answering God boldly.

Following my conversation with Julie Rebboah, this episode dives deeper into:
✨ Letting go of labels the world tries to put on you✨ The spiritual warfare behind purpose✨ Why the called are always tested✨ Returning to your roots and your God-g...

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On this week’s Part 2 of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen continues her deeply honest and emotional conversation with Julie Rebboah, M.S. about faith, healing, and reclaiming your God-given identity after trauma.

Julie opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, the lessons she learned from her spiritual legacy, and how she navigated broken relationships while holding onto her faith. Together, Jen and Julie explore how setting boundaries, processing grief, and leaning into spiritual wisdom can help us:

Release lingering pain from past hurts

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The Secret That Almost Broke Her: How She Turned Her Pain Into Power

On this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down with Julie Rebboah, M.S. for a deeply honest and emotional conversation about healing, resilience, and reclaiming your God-given identity after trauma.
Julie opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped her, the generational patterns she inherited, and the transformative journey that led her to turn pain into purpose.
Together, Jen and Julie explore how self-awareness, faith, and practical healing tools—like somatic breathing, scri...

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In this solo episode, I open up about one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn — obedience when it hurts. 💔

God will often ask us to walk away from people, places, and habits that no longer align with our purpose. But what happens when your heart still loves what your spirit has outgrown?

In this episode, I share my personal journey of battling disobedience — how I ignored God’s instructions because I wanted to see the good in people, made excuses for behavior I knew was wrong, and ran mys...

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The conversation with Carmen Theobald continues from Part 1, diving even deeper into healing, self-discovery, and breaking free from generational patterns. 🌿 

Carmen shares how the lessons from horses can guide us toward personal growth, trauma recovery, and embracing both vulnerability and strength. This episode is packed with insights that inspire reflection, courage, and transformation. Make sure you start with Part 1 to get the full journey before diving into Part 2. Your path to understanding and growth continues here. 🐎

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Description: On this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen and Carmen Theobald share a deeply honest and emotional conversation about healing, resilience, and the unexpected wisdom of horses. Carmen opens up about the life-changing moment that brought her to the farm and how being with horses helped her reconnect to herself in ways traditional therapy could not.

Together, Jen and Carmen explore what it really means to move from surviving to thriving, how vulnerability and strength can exist side by side, and why breaking generational cycles begins with giving ou...

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In this week’s solo episode, Jen opens up in a way that feels raw, real, and freeing. She walks you through what it means to finally stop hiding behind survival mode and start living from your truth. It’s the kind of episode that feels like a late-night talk with someone who gets it, who’s walked through fire and came out softer, stronger, and more self-aware.

If you’ve been moving through a season where you’re questioning your worth, your timing, or your next step, this one’s for you. Jen...

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In this powerful continuation of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jenelle Simpson sits back down with Rose Caiazzo, for Part 2 of their raw and deeply honest conversation. This episode goes even deeper into the heart of courage, authenticity, and what it really means to believe in yourself when the world, and sometimes your own mind, tells you otherwise.

After opening up in Part 1 about her transformation from a radio host to a live-streaming powerhouse, Rose now takes us further behind the curtain. She talks about the moments of doubt, the lessons sh...

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On this episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down with Rose Caiazzo for a bold and unfiltered conversation about fear, perfectionism, and the weight of imposter syndrome. Rose opens up about why she once hid her biggest win, how self-doubt nearly kept her silent, and the powerful shift that pushed her to show up unapologetically.

She shares her journey from shrinking back to stepping forward, why chasing perfection will always keep you stuck, and the truth women need to hear: your story and your voice are meant to be...

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This isn’t just another podcast episode — this is YOUR plot twist.
In this solo episode, Jen takes you on a heart-awakening journey: a Netflix-style transformation where pain shifts into power, silence turns into voice, and truth sets you free.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to begin again, this is it.

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In this continuation of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Jen sits down again with Navi Bliss to go even deeper into the conversation about family, freedom, and the journey to self-worth. This time, Navi opens up about the small but powerful daily practices that rebuild confidence, how keeping promises to yourself creates unshakable self-trust, and why gentle boundaries often carry more strength than harsh ones.

She also shares a glimpse into her new book Broken to Blissful, offering tools and wisdom for anyone ready to step out of survival mode and in...

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In this powerful episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, we sit down with Navi Bliss to explore what happens when family loyalty collides with the need for personal freedom. Navi shares her story of breaking generational trauma, walking away from toxic family dynamics, and reclaiming her self-worth.

Her courage reminds us that choosing ourselves is not betrayal—it’s survival. This raw and vulnerable conversation opens the door for anyone who has ever felt trapped by family expectations, past abuse, or the weight of obligation.

If you’ve ever wre...

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Jen Simpson unpacks why men need grace, how vulnerability becomes a bridge to connection, and the role of safe spaces in true healing.

Through a “Break or Build” reflection exercise, the episode challenges patterns like emotional silence, toxic loyalty, and avoidance—asking whether they are breaking cycles or building them. Three key practices are highlighted:
• Honesty and accountability in sharing stories.
• Mindful responses instead of reactive behaviors.
• Creating space for emotional expression.

The episode closes with a heartfelt back-to-school prayer, as Jen lifts children, parents, and teachers ste...

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In this powerful continuation of our conversation, we go even deeper with Bill Simpson as he unpacks the hidden layers of trauma, the cycle of generational pain, and what it truly takes to step out of survival mode into purpose.

Bill opens up about his own journey through brokenness, deceit, and the long road toward healing and forgiveness. His honesty creates space for others to admit, “me too,” and know they’re not alone. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and healing—it’s about finding light even in the darkest chapters.

T...

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On this powerful episode of Life’s Deceit, Bill Simpson shares his journey of overcoming bullying, trauma, and generational cycles.

For years, he carried unseen wounds and battled in silence, struggling under societal pressures about what it means to “be a man.”

Today, Bill’s silence has turned into power. 💔

He opens up about how he healed from past pain, redefined masculinity, and reclaimed his voice—turning his challenges into strength and wisdom.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to:
• Heal from childhood bullying and tr...

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Life doesn’t always give us the moments we want — heartbreak, betrayal, loss, and challenges that leave us questioning our worth and our future. I know that feeling all too well. But here’s the truth: we get to decide whether those moments will break us… or build us.
In this solo episode of Life’s Deceit Podcast, I’m opening up about my own raw, unfiltered reflections and sharing 3 simple but powerful steps you can start using today to:
* Shift your mindset
* Rebuild your confidence
* Live with more clarity and...

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At just seven years old, Regina Hiremath tried to tell the truth—but no one listened. Instead, she was punished, silenced, and left to navigate unimaginable pain on her own.

In this deeply emotional episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Regina shares her untold story—from growing up in an abusive, neglectful environment to the moment she found the courage to run away on Christmas Day. What followed was a long, painful journey of survival, healing, and finally breaking the chains of generational trauma.

This isn’t just a story...

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At just seven years old, Regina Hiremath tried to tell the truth—but no one listened. Instead, she was punished, silenced, and left to navigate unimaginable pain on her own.

In this deeply emotional episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast, Regina shares her untold story—from growing up in an abusive, neglectful environment to the moment she found the courage to run away on Christmas Day. What followed was a long, painful journey of survival, healing, and finally breaking the chains of generational trauma.

This isn’t just a story...

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Life’s Deceit Podcast | Solo Episode — “Permission to Heal”
Welcome to another soul-deep episode of the Life’s Deceit Podcast — where truth is sacred, healing is personal, and silence is no longer an option.

In this solo offering, Jen Simpson unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey: readiness.

So many of us wait for a magical moment to finally feel ready to heal — when the truth is, healing often begins with a decision, not a feeling.

This episode is an invitation.An honest reckoni...

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PART 2 IS HERE — and it goes deeper than ever before.

In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Martina Bailey, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma recovery specialist, we peel back the deeper layers of healing—the ones that rarely get spoken about.

This is for anyone who’s ever:
* Been told to “just be strong”
* Struggled to rest without guilt
* Wondered if they were too broken to heal

🔥 In Part 2, we unpack:
* How trauma distorts your relationship with rest, safety, and self-worth
* Why fai...

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What if healing trauma didn’t mean sitting in silence—but moving your body, renewing your faith, and facing your truth head-on? In this powerful episode of Mirror to the Mic, Jenelle Simpson sits down with licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist Martina Bailey to unpack what healing really looks like when you stop separating your mind, body, and spirit.

From working with combat veterans to coaching busy women through nervous system recovery, Martina brings bold truth, no fluff, and real tools you can use.

We talk:

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This one is for the truth-tellers.
The quiet healers.
The ones who never got the apology — but still chose to rise. 💛

In this raw solo episode, Jen Simpson speaks directly to the survivor still carrying unspoken pain.
Through vulnerable storytelling and a transformative MIRROR Method™ prompt, Jenelle helps you hold the mirror to your trauma—and rewrite the story you tell yourself.

🎁 ✨ $200 AMAZON GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY ✨To celebrate our growing healing community, we’re giving away a $200 Amazon gif...

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They gave him a cell when what he needed was therapy...
But Sonny Von Cleveland transformed that cold, confined space into sacred ground. 🖤His healing didn’t begin in a therapist’s office — it began behind bars.

In Part 2 of this raw and redemptive conversation, Sonny opens up about the trauma that shaped him, the silence that haunted him, and the transformation that saved him. From childhood molestation to solitary confinement… from rage to redemption… this is what healing out loud truly looks like.

💥 In This Episode:
• The truth behind m...

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This is one of the most heartbreaking and raw stories we’ve ever shared. From childhood abuse to purposely catching felonies just to feel safe… this isn’t just a story about crime. It’s a story about survival.

He was raped, blamed, broken — and abandoned by every system meant to protect him.

At 16, he was sent to adult prison.

At 21, he was released with $75 and no direction on how to survive.

But through the wreckage, he found redemption.

💥 You need to hear this.
💬 R...

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NEW EPISODE: The Bridge Between Silence and Action: Healing, Legacy & How We Lead Our Children

This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a CALL.
We’re breaking generational cycles, confronting silence, and learning how to lead with love, accountability, and purpose.

🔍 In this episode:

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In this powerful and revealing story, we dive deep into the emotional turmoil Pamela experienced when she became unknowingly caught in the web of triangulation—a toxic dynamic where two people in conflict pull a third person into their drama. What starts as a simple disagreement quickly spirals into a suffocating triangle of blame, confusion, and emotional chaos. Pamela’s journey exposes the hidden patterns of manipulation and anxiety that arise when you’re trapped between conflicting sides, often feeling responsible for problems that aren’t yours to carry. This story uncovers the real pai...