In this episode, Jennie Casselman shares her experience of stepping outside of her comfort zone by competing on Next Level Chef. She discusses the difference between who she is and what she does and the importance of not defining her worth by her productivity. Jennie talks about the challenges she faced leading up to the competition and the fears she had to overcome. She also shares the lessons she learned about herself and the importance of trusting others. Jennie encourages listeners to take the leap and pursue their purpose, reminding them that there is no expiration date on their dreams. Together, we walk through what it means to be on the journey of personal growth and transformation. Additionally, we discuss the connection between physical stamina and mental acuity, highlighting the importance of taking care of both body and mind. Enjoy this episode and thank you for listening! Key Takeaways 00:00 Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone 03:10 The Difference Between Who You Are and What You Do 09:11 Taking the Leap to Compete on Next Level Chef 16:19 Learning About Yourself Outside of Your Comfort Zone 22:46 Watching Yourself on TV and Dealing with Expectations 26:26 The Unseen Moments and Personal Growth 31:38 It's Never Too Late to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone 33:20 Overcoming Fear and Vulnerability 34:18 The Importance of Emotional and Mental Fitness 35:46 Continual Personal Growth and Renewal 37:30 Physical Stamina and Mental Acuity 38:37 Teaching Parents and Children about Nutrition 39:34 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 40:30 Building a Supportive Village 41:08 Staying Centered and Grounded Guess what? You can watch videos of the Dear Dr.Charryse Podcast on YouTube. Check it out! https://youtube.com/@dr.charryse_j   **** Want to know more about the podcast? Go here!  https://drcharryse.com/podcast   You can also submit a topic for discussion or request to be a guest.  https://forms.clickup.com/.../8cctg3u-725/IP0Y9AORYN1Z6SAXEB **** Each week you can join me LIVE on the CADRE app: Download the app here: cadre.io/download  Invite Code: DRRESI  **** Looking for my books and resources on Amazon? You can find them here!   Expired Mindsets: https://a.co/d/6h3oRyi Mindset Matters (Guided Journal): https://a.co/d/4ReBLYO Mindset Matters: Body Image Edition https://a.co/d/6tMGmRI Embrace: 28 Days of Self Love (eBook): https://a.co/d/9hCJAGq  Get Off the Scale and Heal https://a.co/d/6UgXQwH Get Off the Scale and Heal Affirmation Cards https://a.co/d/9z6SKLH ****   Get your FREE GUIDE: Exposing Unhealthy Guilt 📌 Learn what unhealthy guilt is, how this relates to worry, anxiety, stress and fear, and how you can work through the guilt.  ◾ https://dr-charryse-johnson.mykajabi....   👇 Connect with me on other platforms 👇 ◾ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.charryse_j/ ◾ Website: https://drcharryse.com/ ◾ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sxrEYU... ◾ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcharryse/ ◾ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JadeCWC ◾ More Important Links: https://linktr.ee/dr.charryse_j   ****   Looking for the Jade Integrative Spotify playlist? You can find it here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Jt8ETKQ8z47J77jtoox0p?si=d6d68ce529df475c