In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Jenna Hermans, author of “Chaos to Calm,” to explore the journey from overwhelm to inner peace. Jenna shares her personal story of transformation and offers practical strategies for managing stress, redefining success, and cultivating a sense of calm in our busy lives.

Timestamps:

[00:00:58] Introduction to Jenna Hermans and her book “Chaos to Calm”

[00:02:00] Jenna’s personal journey from chaos to calm

[00:05:00] Defining ‘calm’ and its importance in daily life

[00:08:58] The interplay between internal and external chaos

[00:11:00] Authentic sharing on social media as authors and creators

[00:21:00] Redefining success and finding meaning beyond achievements

[00:25:00] The art of letting go to create space for new opportunities

[00:31:00] Practical strategies for moving from chaos to calm

[00:33:00] Reactive vs. proactive approaches to achieving calm

[00:36:00] Importance of self-awareness and recognizing patterns

[00:38:00] Tips for organizing thoughts through writing and voice memos

[00:39:00] Key takeaways: embracing impermanence and allowing time for growth

Quotes: “When we recognize that we’re actually safe, and we see that, it’s like, I’m okay. Everything around me is okay. This is all temporary. I can handle it.” – Jenna Hermans

“Things take the time they take… We can’t force the ripening of fruit on the vine.” – Jenna Hermans

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