Synopsis
Life is hard, nah mean? And we can be pretty hard on ourselves in it. This is a show for when life gets, well, life-y. For when you feel stuck, lost, messy, like youre falling behind, or honestly-you-dont-even-know-life-just-feels-hard-y. Through interviews with real people whove done hard things, we get real about lifes tough spots, and how they lived to tell the tale. Created by writer, long-time yoga teacher, perpetual softy and self-help enthusiast--Jessica Kenny--this podcast is to help you feel lighter and less alone in whatever you're dealing with. To remind you there are other humans out there trying to figure out the same weirdness you are. To see your story in their stories.We hope you feel inspired.We hope you laugh (a lot).And we hope you keep going.For when you want to take our relationship to the next level: Subscribe and visit www.ForWhenYou.com and follow us on social media at @fwypodcast.
Episodes
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For When You Want To Quit Your Job (Part 2)
17/05/2017 Duration: 37minPart 2 delves more quitting guilt and anxiety, the mental energy you get back when you quit, plus what to ask yourself and how to make life a little easier while you're in it, all from a guy who quit a "great" job even though he had a mortgage and no plan. Oh, and he's a recruiter, so he knows his shit. For links to that Oatmeal article, the exercise Dalton mentions and more from the show, visit www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here
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For When You Want To Quit Your Job (Part 1)
10/05/2017 Duration: 36minWhen I first heard the voice to change careers, I told it to STFU. When that didn't work, I desperately sought advice from the internet, all of which was terrible. This is an attempt to fix that by showing how different this can look. Exhibit A: How to leap, from a guy who did it. To see Jay's photography, go to www.JayRushPhoto.com, or visit www.ForWhenYou.com and our social media pages (@fwypodcast). -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life get difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here to give you pe
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For When You Need To Slow The Eff Down
03/05/2017 Duration: 31minA lot of us tell ourselves we're not doing enough. But when we don't take time to slow down, life will help us out, whether we like it or not. Other appropriate titles: For When You Push Yourself Too Hard, For When Life Hands You A Can Of Whoop Ass, For When You’re A Mess and For When You Need A Bath. For pictures from the episode, check out our social media pages at @fwypodcast, or visit www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here to give
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For When You Get Cancer
26/04/2017 Duration: 34minWhat do you tell yourself when life hands you a plot twist? Lindsay Jean Thomson shares how she has dealt with finding out she has Stage 3 cancer, losing her hair, the right (and wrong) things to say, and how to change your own narrative when life happens. For links to Lindsay's cancer diaries on Vice.com, her podcast "I Love That," women's networking community (www.WomenCatalysts.com), show notes, and more from the episode, visit www.ForWhenYou.com or follow us on all the things: @fwypodcast. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with
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For When You Fall Apart
19/04/2017 Duration: 38minWhen Sarah's baby, Grace, died just three days after being born, Sarah fell apart. In this episode, she shares how she grieved, being pregnant with twins and breaking stigmas. Plus, I tell her something I’ve never told her. For pictures of Sarah and her family, as well as links to mentions from the show, visit www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here to give you permission to chill the eff out, laugh a little, feel like you're on the ri
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For When You Need To Fight
12/04/2017 Duration: 47minA professional boxer and former drug dealer shares how he went from a potential 13-year prison sentence to a national champion, how he handles anger, adversity and loss, as well as how to not let your past control your future. Visit www.ForWhenYou.com to watch the trailer to Chordale''s documentary, pictures and more links to what we talk about. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here to give you permission to chill the eff out, laugh a little, feel like
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For When You Want To Break The Rules
05/04/2017 Duration: 43minAt 30, Emily gets weird looks that she has no plans to stop traveling, get a “real job” and settle down. But that’s the point. In this episode, we talk about following your gut, getting Zika, projecting our shit onto other people (we gotta stop that), and living from hope instead of fear. For show notes, a blog post on the episode, and links to what we mention in our convo, head to www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here to give you p
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For When You Want To Create Something
29/03/2017 Duration: 41minA lot of us never take risks because of fear of failing or what others think. We stop ourselves before we even get started. This week, my guest, Chelsea, talks about trying holding her shit together, the struggles that led to her big idea (www.ProjectPeacefulWarriors.org), what it takes to get started, and to keep going. About the episode: 4:15 - Chelsea shares how feeling out of control led her right where she needed to be to get started 9:00 - Having no more fucks to give and running to Africa 9:27 - The ultimate life hack for you cryers out there 15:37 - The fun fact about the teenage brain that explains my entire life 23:42 - What we wish self-care really was 25:09 - Being afraid to tell people about your idea 26:00 - The first action step (hint: NOT binge-watching The Fall) 36:46 - Why not having experience shouldn't stop you 38:20 - Her advice to you To see how cool Chelsea is and get links from the show, head to www.ForWhenYou.com and follow us on all the things: @fwypodcast.
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For When You Don't Know What This Is
19/03/2017 Duration: 05minOr who I am. Listen to the end for a sneak peek of Season 1. Pour yourself a glass and get cozy. About the show: WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets hard or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? No, just me? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're asking because we just want to feel better. To feel lighter and less alone in whatever we're dealing with. Enter: This podcast. Through interviews with people who dealt with hard things and lived to tell the tale, this show is here to give you permission to chill the eff out, laugh a little, feel like you're on the right track, and you're gonna be okay ('cause you are). So, if you're a human with feelings, subscribe. Who am I? Still deciding but my name is Jess and we're about to get to know each other a lot better. Head to www