This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by my husband, Josh Jones. Josh and I talk about following his dream of becoming a writer, and getting his first story published at age 50.

You can find his story, Not the Superstitious Sort in Four Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, Essays

Enjoy this conversation with Josh!

Connect with Josh Jones:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheesecloak
• Website: https://joshjones.pro/

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Four Corners Writers: https://rocksprings.my.canva.site/fourcornerswriters
• Four Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, Essays, available now!!!
  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/fourcornerswriters
  Amazon: https://a.co/d/bCSsM0R
  RMFW podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3ZuzqCW
• Brian Watts
• Heather Delaney, https://www.thedirtbagdao.com/, heatherdelaney.com
• David Delaney, https://linktr.ee/whiskeyboys

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What do you do when you’re faced with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or downright miserable?

In this episode I share a recent experience with a client navigating a tough situation, and how we moved from frustration to a place of empowerment and creativity.

Reflection Questions from the Episode:

1. What’s one challenging or miserable thing in your life that you’re choosing to keep?
2. How might you tweak it to make it better, easier, or even enjoyable?
3. What’s one small change you could make this week to start shifting your mindset or approach?

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• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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So, my friend, how are you feeling right now?

Whatever it is - good, bad, or somewhere in between - just take a moment to notice. No judgment. No rush to fix it. Just an honest check-in.

Because when you slow down to truly listen, you’re not just noticing how you feel - you’re building a relationship with yourself moving forward.

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• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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Happy New Year! This week we’re diving into a question from one of my clients:

"Is it possible to feel the Sunday Scaries in regards to an entire year?"

And I think the answer is yes, especially if you're anticipating change in the future. But you don’t have to stay stuck there.

Here are some ways to check in with yourself:

• Acknowledge how you’re feeling.
• Give it a story.
• Ask if it makes sense and if it’s helpful.
• Create space for yourself to feel those emotions with compassion.

You’ve got options for supporting yourself as you move into this new year, no matter what it holds.

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• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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As we close out 2024, I want to share a powerful question that actress Jamie Lee Curtis lives by: "If not now, when?"

This question holds so much wisdom for all of us. It can lead us to monumental changes, or show up in the smaller, everyday moments that shape our lives.

Commit right now to making 2025 the year you go for it…even if you don’t feel ready.

Because here’s the truth: You might never feel fully ready. But you can start anyway.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• If Not Now, When Instagram Reel with Jamie Lee Curtis
• Four Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, Essays - Not The Superstitious Sort by Josh Jones

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• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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What's your cue that something's going on for you? For some people it's emotional eating, working excessive hours, or letting clutter pile up around the house.

Whatever it may be for you, knowing your indicators for stress can help you pause to reflect on what might really be going on for you.

And from there you can get the help you need.

Connect with Lynn Grogan:

• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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In this episode, I share a simple yet powerful suggestion I recently gave to one of my clients who was feeling stressed: close the loops you can. When life feels overwhelming, it’s not always about finding a huge, life-changing solution. Instead, it’s about identifying those small, lingering tasks that are within your control, and taking action on them.

We’ll explore:

• How “open loops” can amplify stress.
• How closing even one or two loops can free up mental space.
• Practical examples of what this could look like in your life, from deciding on a gift to delaying a decision until you have more capacity.

Big stress doesn’t always need a big solution—sometimes, it’s the small things that create the most relief.

Take a few minutes today to identify and close 3-5 loops in your life and close them. It’s a simple step you can take to create more breathing room in your mind and ease the overwhelm.

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• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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Today, I want to share a mindset shift that has been incredibly impactful for both me and my coaching clients: What if this was an invitation and not a threat?

Inspired by insights from Martha Beck's The Way of Integrity, I’ll share how this mindset shift can help you open up in areas where you may be shutting down.

When we can reframe threats as invitations, we create space to question if those things are really threats in the first place. And from that point of view, we can grow and align more fully with our values. And that’s where the magic happens.

Mentioned on the Show:

• The Way of Integrity, Martha Beck
  
  

Connect with Lynn Grogan:

• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
• Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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