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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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?
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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?
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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
Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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...
info_outlineIn 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 slowing down is the bravest thing you can do when you’re ready to create real change.
You’ll hear Joree share her own journey of getting out of autopilot and into authentic living, including why she rebuilt her entire foundation after years of following "the right path" that didn’t feel right at all. She offers tangible insights into how meditation helps regulate your nervous system, quiet the chaos in your mind, and reconnect you to the version of yourself you’ve forgotten—but are ready to remember.
This episode isn’t about doing mindfulness perfectly—it’s about doing it intentionally. Whether you’re navigating trauma, looking for clarity in your relationships, or simply tired of living by someone else’s rules, this is your invitation to get quiet, get curious, and come home to yourself.
✨ Plus, Joree shares how you can take this work deeper through her growing podcast membership community, with exclusive meditations, handouts, and live monthly calls to help you implement the shifts your soul is calling for.
🎧 Tune in to discover:
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Why your thoughts aren’t always true (and how to stop believing them)
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How emotional reactivity hijacks your clarity
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The science of how meditation rewires your brain
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Foundational mindsets for mindfulness: non-attachment, acceptance, equanimity
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How to work with discomfort instead of resisting it
What it actually means to “come home to yourself”
If you're ready to stop spinning and start shifting, this episode is your guide to the next right step on your journey forward.
Want to go deeper on your journey? Join the Journey Forward podcast community — a space for deeper conversations, guided practices, and soulful connection, where we integrate the content with guided meditations, reflections, and tools to anchor into your most authentic self: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/
Connect with Joree Rose:
• Website: www.joreerose.com
• Instagram: @joreerose
• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose
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Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:
• Website: www.loveisntenough.net
• Instagram: @loveisntenough33
• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn’t Enough
• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/