Endless gratitude for you sharing your story. We welcome our first guest, the one and only Jacob Hadley. This episode marks a milestone—not just in having our first guest, but in overcoming our own nerves and putting ourselves out there. Here it goes, from the beginning: how we met, the magic of Mount Tabor dance, and the moment of knowing—when you know, you know.
We talk about the power of playgrounds and the lost art of tapping into your creativity. We explore what it means to feel uncomfortable in the wondering of what others will think, especially in a landscape where we sense and see people policing each other. We live in extremes that often silence conversations—it’s very “this or that.” But curiosity is the medicine.
Jacob shares how he defines where he's at right now: unemployed, in school, and 36 years old. It’s not your typical route, but there’s so much alignment in it. I share my story of veganism and how it relates to expansion—to having a sense of structure and how that translates into setting healthy boundaries, including the choice to put a relationship over a career.
We open up about low self-esteem and the feeling of being less-than while working in the service industry. We talk about tools for nicotine addiction, starting gently, and the reminder to not quit quitting. We shift our mindset from losing something to gaining something. We talk about therapy, pharmaceuticals, and the courage it takes to ask for help.
It’s all about changing your internal dialogue, changing your mind, and allowing space to expand. And we leave you with a final note: remember to pause.
Recorded June 24th, 2025