Create an Extraordinary Relationship, with Linda & Charlie Bloom
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
Release Date: 01/15/2024
When High Functioning Becomes Self-Abandonment
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
In this deeply personal continuation of the June theme Burnout & Boundaries, I open up about how I’ve come face-to-face with high-functioning codependency—something I didn’t even know I was still living in until recently. Even after decades of therapy, self-awareness, and teaching mindfulness-based tools, I found myself burned out again. Why? Because I was still unconsciously operating from trauma-driven patterns: over-functioning, anticipating others’ needs, people-pleasing, and believing my worth was tied to how much I could do for everyone else. In this episode, I share: The...
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When Doing it All Stops Working
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In this raw and revealing episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something many of us silently endure: burnout. After years of over-functioning—building two businesses, being a full-time therapist and mom, content creator, partner, and more—I hit a wall. Again. This time, I couldn't ignore the signs. So I’m sharing what led me here, what I’ve learned about myself in the process, and how I’m courageously choosing to do less in order to live more authentically and sustainably. We’ll explore: The hidden cost of being “high-functioning? Why even values-aligned work can lead...
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Don't Delay Living with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat
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In this heart-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, psychologist and MBSR teacher, for a conversation that beautifully bridges science, presence, and the art of being human. Together, we explore what it really means to slow down, befriend our challenges, and stop waiting for life to begin "once things get better." We reflect on our shared mindfulness journey—including how we met at a retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn 13 years ago—and dive into the difference between living on autopilot and choosing awareness, even in the midst of suffering. From personal stories of healing...
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Get the “F” Out of Your Head
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In this raw and expansive episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, we’re diving deep into what it actually means to get out of your head and into alignment with your truest self. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or unsure of how to trust your intuition—this episode is for you. Joree explores why mindfulness and meditation are not just wellness buzzwords, but essential practices for healing, growth, and transformation. She breaks down the neuroscience behind why we get stuck in emotional reactivity, how our thoughts are not our truth, and why...
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Mind Full or Mindful?
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This episode is an invitation to pause—and get honest about what you’ve been carrying that’s no longer serving you. Whether it’s old beliefs, unprocessed emotions, habitual overthinking, or that constant striving for the next thing… it’s time to ask: Is this helping me, or is this holding me back? We’re diving deep into the heart of mindfulness—what it really means to be present, to notice without judgment, and to stop outsourcing your happiness to things outside your control. I share one of my favorite Zen stories (you’ll love it) and explore why disconnection, distraction,...
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Happiness Is an Inside Job
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This week, I’m inviting you into one of the most important conversations we can have: What truly makes you happy? Not the fleeting kind of happiness that comes from vacations, new shoes, or a great dinner out (though those are wonderful too!)—but the kind of happiness that’s sustainable, grounded, and internal. In this episode, I break down: Why we often look outside ourselves to feel good—and why it doesn’t last How disconnection from ourselves keeps us stuck in autopilot The difference between joy, contentment, and fulfillment What the Buddha can teach us about real peace...
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When I Thought Slowing Down Might Kill Me
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This episode kicks off our May theme: “Slow Down, You Move Too Fast.” And wow… this one is personal. I’m sharing the story of my very first meditation — and how, even though it was only 10 minutes, it felt like torture. (Yes, I genuinely thought I might die… and no, I’m not being dramatic.) For most of my life, I didn’t know how to slow down. I was always in motion, chasing the next thing, hoping I’d eventually land in a place of peace, contentment, or security. But what I didn’t realize is that what I was searching for could only be found in the present moment — and I...
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Your Growth Might Disrupt Everything…and That’s Okay
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Have you ever had the thought: “Something has to change… but I don’t know where to begin?” In this raw and real episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, we explore why change can feel so hard — even when we know we need it. From staying busy to avoid our pain, to fearing how growth might shift our relationships, to clinging to the stories we've told ourselves for years… it all makes sense. And yet, it’s costing us the peace, connection, and authenticity we truly long for. Joree will walk you through the real barriers to transformation and offer a mindful roadmap to help you...
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What if Being Stuck is Actually an Invitation?
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In this episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, Joree shares a deeply personal reflection on what it means to come back to ourselves—again and again—through the practice of mindfulness. After noticing how easy it is to slip into autopilot and feel disconnected, she made a conscious decision to slow down and return to my foundational tools for presence, awareness, and healing. A central theme in this episode is the cycle of reactivity—those familiar patterns we find ourselves caught in when we’re triggered, overwhelmed, or emotionally hijacked. Joree talks about how mindfulness...
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Finding Peace Through the Path of Mindfulness
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To join the Journey Forward podcast membership: To download a free guide to begin a mediation practice: In this episode, Joree explores the beautiful symbolism of the Unalome—a Thai mindfulness symbol that represents the winding, imperfect, and ultimately enlightening journey of life. Just like the spirals of the Unalome, we all have moments where we feel stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotion, or disconnected from our true selves. Joree shares how mindfulness can become a powerful tool to increase awareness of these stuck places, and how simply naming where you are is...
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In this joint episode with my partner Dr. John Schinnerer, we talk with esteemed therapists, Charlie and Linda Bloom, who were an integral part of our healing after our breakup. Married for over 54 years, they have been doing joint couples work for over 40 years, leading workshops and courses all over the world, and are the authors of 5 books; the most recent is An End To Arguing, which we talk about in this episode. Charlie and Linda share valuable, insightful and practical tools for how couples can work towards and maintain a strong relationship, despite hardships, of which they have survived many. Beginning with a shared value of being lifelong learners, they have always taken the time for personal growth which has served as the foundation for their relationship, as they’ve always been inspired to aim higher. In this episode we talk about the 3 words you should never say to your partner in an argument, how you can have a breakdown become a breakthrough instead of a breakup, and how relationships are spiritual practices. When you can self-reflect and take responsibility for your emotions and experience, reveal with vulnerability what you are feeling rather than conceal it, and continue to communicate until you are feeling complete after an argument, then you can truly reside in the safety of a secure relationship. If you are someone who is interested in building an extraordinary relationship, then this episode is for you.
About Linda & Charlie: Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and The Northern California Mindfulness Institute. They have authored five books, including the best seller, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last (over 100,000 sold), Secrets of Great Marriages, Happily Ever After... and 39 Other Myths about Love, That which Doesn't Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken Places, and An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships. They are founders and co-directors of Bloomwork, based in Santa Cruz, California. Their website is www.bloomwork.com
Here are the links for their Esalen and Kripalu Workshops. The Kripalu dates are Feb 9-11 and the Esalen dates are May 24-26.
Kripalu: https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/secrets-great-relationships
Esalen: https://www.esalen.org/workshops/secrets-of-great-relationships-for-individuals-and-couples-052424