277 - Brutally Honest (Part 2) with Kathryn Ducey
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is back for a second part to her discussion with Jill in episode 276! Picking up where they left off, Kathryn (or Ducey, as Jill calls her) unpacks more of her inspiring, transformative journey. From a public shaming incident at H&M to her eventual rise as a successful coach, she reflects on her experiences of overcoming shame, taking on personal struggles, and embracing her true self. Their conversation touches on themes of self-awareness, personal growth, and the realization that life is not always a linear path. Listen in as Kathryn opens up about her past, revealing how a brush with...
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276 - Brutally Honest with Kathryn Ducey
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Buckle in for a very emotionally raw and, well, brutally honest conversation this week as Jill chats with in the first part of a two-part episode! Kathryn (or Ducey, as Jill calls her) is a life coach and host of the upcoming Brutally Honest podcast, a podcast about the raw realities of life, healing, and transformation, and she reflects on her personal journey, from childhood trauma and complicated relationships to the powerful awakening that she experienced in her early forties. The conversation explores her struggles with identity, emotional healing, and the process of shedding borrowed...
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275 - What’s Coming for Be YOU
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On this week of Be YOU, Jill reflects on the responses to her recent life update and offers a heartfelt reminder that while podcasting can feel one-sided, she values each and every listener as part of a community. She shares the magic of her recent retreat - what made it unforgettable, why it was the last of its kind, and how it deepened her connection to her zone of genius. Jill opens up about how she measures whether or not her plans are successful which is not in metrics but in moments. Also, listen in for a big announcement: October 25, 2025 will mark something completely new because, for...
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274 - A HUGE Life Update Only God Saw Coming
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Jill shares an incredibly personal and transformative journey this week that spans physical illness, profound intuition, and a life-altering decision to leave her dream home. While grappling with a severe flu, Jill reflects on the deeper meaning behind her illness and a significant shift in her life and also on how what began as a seemingly random desire for change soon became a pivotal moment for her and her family. Through this experience, Jill reveals the conflicting emotions of moving away from the home she and her family cherish, a place which has been a sanctuary after years of hardship....
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273 - Practicing the Art of Surrender
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In this episode of Be YOU, Jill opens up about the raw and uncomfortable process of learning to surrender - on vacation, in business, and in the body. From the frustration of getting sick during a long-anticipated family trip to the vulnerable moments of launching a new program that doesn’t meet initial expectations, her discussion this week touches upon what it means to let go of control without giving up hope. Jill takes listeners through an honest look at how disappointment, especially when something you deeply care about doesn’t happen according to plan, can become a doorway to deeper...
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272 - Feeling Grief AND Joy at Once as a Mom
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Listen in to Jill this week as she discusses what it means to truly support mothers, not just with fleeting moments of self-care but in a way that actually changes their well-being. She shares how, while on a family trip to Orlando with her young grandson, she found herself observing the often-unseen weight that so many mothers carry. While at the resort, Jill reflects on how she saw an all-too-familiar scene: mothers managing the chaos of young children while some fathers remained on the sidelines. It sparked a reflection on her own past, on the exhaustion, guilt, and expectations that so...
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271 - The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids Is THIS
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Join Jill this week on Be YOU as she discusses how motherhood is a journey filled with love, joy, and exhaustion, yet so many moms feel like they’re facing it alone. She opens up about the silent battles of motherhood and how unrealistic social media standards can make that isolation even worse, sharing how these insights helped lead to a major shift in her work and to the creation of a new version of her successful Plot Twist retreat, meant specifically for moms who are tired of carrying their burdens in silence. Tune in as Jill walks us through the process which participants in the past...
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270 - Motherhood Unfiltered: The Struggle is Real
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Listen in to Be YOU this week as Jill shares a shorter but still incredibly important episode. What happens when no one talks about the real struggles of motherhood, not the cherry-picked Instagram posts or self-deprecating memes but the truths that we are too ashamed to say out loud? That's exactly what Jill is addressing in this episode. Inspired by a conversation that literally left her breathing easier, Jill reflects on the importance of finding balance between personal growth and lighter moments that make us feel human, even, as she calls it, effervescent. She shares how years of doing...
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269 - Creating the Inner Safety to Live Your Dreams with Kari Azuma
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Jill is so excited to finally have on the show! Kari is a certified coach and what she calls an “intuitive nervous system surgeon,” and she joins Jill to discuss what it takes to feel safe and resilient, stressing that it is not about trying to fix yourself but rather acknowledging yourself. She explores how our early life experiences shape our sense of safety and influence our lives, challenging the idea that transformation happens through trying to force perfection, instead offering a path that is focused on self-awareness and compassion. Listen as Kari shares and reflects on her own...
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268 - What I Learned from a Therapist Last Week
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Join Jill this week for an impromptu reflection on personal growth, self-perception, and the value of being supported. She shares her recent experiences not as a coach but as a client, opening up about the insights that she gained from two powerful coaching sessions with Dr. Laura Perez and Dr. Georgie Muir (both of whom have actually been on the show before). With Dr. P, Jill explored the story of Buddha and the demons, definitely an appropriate metaphor for how she has dealt with mom guilt. She realized that her book, which is still forming within her but that she hopes to have out by spring...
info_outlineJill is so honored and excited this week to be joined by Dr. Laura Perez, a truly fascinating expert in trauma and family constellations. Laura is a psychotherapist with a Ph.D. in cognitive sciences, and she shares her unique approach of blending science with spirituality, offering insights into transgenerational trauma and exploring how inherited experiences shape even our present behavior, often without us even realizing it. Laura's approach to family constellations allows people to gain a deeper understanding of their relationships, truly offering potential for healing.
Dr. Perez also shares how family constellations work, how people can potentially uncover hidden patterns in their lives, and how subtle connections can shift during such sessions. She touches upon why it's important to connect with the body to access healing, stressing that somatic awareness is incredibly important for permanent change. This episode also discusses the use of tools such as tarot cards in this process - not for mystical prediction but as psychological tools that help bring clarity to one's perspective.
This episode offers up a thought-provoking discussion of how trauma impacts not just individuals but entire generations – as well as how systems within families can be organized in order to be more harmonious. If you're looking for new healing techniques and to gain a deeper understanding of how the past continues to shape the present, then this episode of Be YOU is for you!
Show Notes:
[0:09] - Jill introduces Dr. Laura Perez to the show!
[4:21] - Jill is excited to discuss her enriching journey into family constellations with Laura.
[7:49] - We discover that Laura is a trauma expert who specializes in somatic therapy, focusing on transgenerational trauma.
[11:23] - Systemic therapy links individual issues to family, culture, and/or legality.
[14:33] - Transgenerational trauma shows how ancestors' lives shape our experiences, challenging our sense of control.
[16:19] - Laura points out that processing stressful events with others reduces the risk of PTSD.
[18:10] - Laura explains how transgenerational trauma passes through generations and affects us.
[21:09] - Jill's recent workshop focused on navigating the holidays while maintaining peace and addressing generational trauma.
[22:00] - Learn how family constellations foster healing by revealing connections between current struggles and ancestral trauma.
[25:45] - Laura explains why she does not believe in therapy that doesn't also treat / work with the body, as trauma is stored in the body.
[29:00] - Laura recommends group constellations for those feeling disconnected from their body, as empathy and connection occur naturally.
[31:13] - Within a family constellation, people, animals, and/or objects are represented to address issues.
[34:51] - Participants in constellations may feel emotional or physical sensations, revealing unconscious desires to restore balance.
[37:57] - With family constellations, the client observes while the mediator reveals some hidden dynamics.
[40:11] - Family constellations can influence real-life relationships, showing how people’s nervous systems connect.
[42:30] - Family constellations affect not only the individual but also the whole family.
[44:32] - Family constellations rapidly reveal family dynamics and tend to offer a broader view than traditional therapy does.
[46:12] - Hear how tarot helped Jill feel grounded.
[48:55] - Laura views tarot as a psychological tool for understanding archetypes and universal situations.
[51:51] - We learn that Laura, unlike psychics who predict the future, uses tarot to explore personal questions.
[52:44] - What made Laura decide to combine family constellations and tarot?
[55:40] - Laura uses intuition and body sensations to guide her during sessions which offers deeper emotional insights.
[57:44] - Jill reflects on how her session revealed her health issues were tied to family dynamics, especially with her mother.
[1:00:27] - At first, Jill thought that Laura's process was magical, but it helped her recognize family dynamics.
[1:02:27] - After the session, Jill noticed an inexplicable alignment between her home and family constellation.
[1:04:50] - Family constellations often lead to surprising real-life changes.
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