Listen Up With Jess

2024: A Year of Unexpected Turns! Join me as I reflect on the highs and lows of this year, sharing how God transformed my losses into lessons, drawing me closer to Him.

Surprise, surprise! I’m back with a brand-new episode, diving deep into the highs and lows of embracing life’s shedding season. If you’ve been navigating changes in relationships, habits, or opportunities, this one’s for you. Tune in as we explore what it means to let go and make space for growth.

In this new episode we are Listening Up to the hard truths in cultivating community and navigating intentionality. Adulting maybe hard but having the right community is necessary in this faith walk!

Are you struggling creating balance in your life? In this new episode we’re discussing ways to create better balance in our everyday lives. It’s giving balance and boundaries so it’s time to ListenUP!

Can you believe it's been 5 years?!! In this special anniversary episode, we are reflecting over the last 5 years and discussing the progress made when being Tested and Triggered. You don't want to miss this episode!

In this new ListenUp Minisode, we're taking time to reflect over the year and celebrate the small wins. It's time to stop being so hard on yourself and be thankful for the progress you are making. Embrace the journey!

In this episode we're learning how to navigate seasonal depression aka the holiday blues. It's time to stop Performing the work but Do the Work in processing your emotions in healthier ways.

In celebration of my Birthday month, I’m sharing 30 things I learned in my 30th year. This episode is special and intimate for my listeners as we’re learning to reflect on the blessings and lessons on this healing journey.

In this special episode, I sit down with my new Sister in Christ Christian Goss to discuss how we navigate adult friendships. We’re ListeningUP, learning how to cultivate genuine connections and how to let go expired friendships. Making friends as an adult might not be that hard, like you think. To learn more about Christian Goss and her black owned natural skin care business, visit her website https://freshforever.org/

In this new ListenUp Minisode, we discuss the 3 C's Courage, Challenge, and Correction in close relationships. It's time to ListenUP on how real love challenges you respectfully.

In this new episode we discuss the stages of Grief and the importance of giving ourselves and others grace to grieve. It’s time to Listen Up and invite God into our Grief.

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness, It's time to Listen Up and Lean Into vulnerability. In this episode we're discussing the importance of seeking safety in community and embracing the soft life by becoming more vulnerable.

ListenUp Minisode: We are unlearning being busy and learning to BE still. Busy doesn't always mean productive but learning to Be Still can help you focus on the right things.

In this episode we will discuss the importance of boundaries. We must learn how to take inventory of the areas in our lives where we lack boundaries and learn how to have bravery in setting them. It’s time to LISTEN UP and Set those Boundaries!Here are Some great resources to help with you boundary setting, check out the book called Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend and the book called Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab.

New Year, GET FOCUSED! In this Episode, we dive into the importance of getting intentionally focused by cultivating faith and achieving your God given Goals. It’s time to get Focused and Committed!This episode Listen Up Spotlight goes to my very good sister friend Rhia Smith, Rhia Janay Youtube channel is content dedicated to Lifestyle, Self Improvement and Faith. She talks about her transformational faith journey as young adult and single mom. If you want more inspirational gems, please Check her out on social media IG @rhiajanay and YouTube Channel link here https://www.youtube.com/@Rhiajanay/featured.

As we get close to the end of the year it’s time to break up with somethings that have been holding us back from experiencing our best selves.

I'm backkk.. with a life update! In this episode we're talking about the endless Provision of God.

One of the most vulnerable episodes ever dropped, It’s time to make peace with Surviving is Thriving. If you ever survived a traumatic experience then you are considered thriving, Keep Healing and ListenUP!

It's time to Listen Up, Start responding and stop reacting. In this episode we dig into the importance of controlling your peace by learning to be more responsive and less reactive. Sometimes you have to Pause and Process before you Proceed.

In this episode, we dive into the side effects of Self Betrayal and the importance of honoring yourself while having healthy boundaries. It’s time to Listen Up to your Gut and choose what’s best for you!