Change Your Thinking to Unlock Uncommon Blessings W / Jenna Julien

Jenna Julien is a professional Family Therapist, Emotional
Intelligence Consultant, and Motivational Speaker
with over a decade of experience in youth advocacy and leadership, and
over seven years experience in the mental health field.

Jenna is the Author of the book Changing The Way You Think, Can
Give You Plenty - Keys to Unlock Uncommon Blessings. 

In this conversation Jenna's gives us tools to understand some of the issues we are facing like abuse, trauma, dealing with loss of various kinds, self-doubt and relationships. Plus how through our faith we can unlock uncommon blessings. 

 She starts by sharing about her life, studies, faith and journey which brought her to this juncture. Jenna said she is a "wounded healer" having walked through the valley, which makes her best equipped to help her clients. 

She discusses how in her practice she integrates faith, therapy and  emotional intelligence; because Jenna believes they are interdependent, with faith being the anchor, both can therefore help people live wholistic lives. 

We discuss her book and the process of writing, which took eleven years. She spoke about what changing the way you think means; which is being aware of the narratives in your mind and learning how to reframe them. 

Jenna developed a four step process for this reframing - Reflect, Reframe, Release and Refocus. This is a deliberate act and conscious reshaping of your mindset. By being aware of the narratives and identifying where they originated. Be it from parents, partners, peers school etc. Then by reframing, you must create new narratives, that can empower you and push you forward into abundant life. 

We discuss limiting beliefs which keep people from living their life authentically and fully. This shows up like caring too much about what people think. Also when people feel like they are falling behind in life. These are all public discourse and narratives, which must be challenged. 

We talk about being stuck. Jenna said this is mental, as such people need to be aware of the negative thoughts and stories in the mind, and how they are being  processed internally. So that the shifts can be made. 

We chat about dealing with disappointments of various kind. Jenna said first feel the feels, name it, identify what led to it and also and accept what was lost. Then dig deeper, ask what is the disappointment teaching in this season, what do I need to shift and change. Jenna believes people can become resilient when handling disappointment. 

We talk about when "rejection is redirection", hearing God's voice when seeking new pathways, trusting when something does not happen and knowing when to refocus. 

We talk about what is an abundant life; for Jenna personally and how people can seek an such a life. We talk about dealing with difficult situations and accessing God's grace in the midst. 

What are Uncommon Blessings? Jenna shares that they are little or big miracles and how we should pray bold prayers; because they can open doors and usher people into new seasons. 

This is a deep discussion about life, pain, power, passion and being on the path to living your best life. Have a listen it will change your life.