In this episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, Todd and Jackie welcome Jan Hoath, known as The Joy Alchemist, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about choosing joy — even when life feels uncertain, heavy, or imperfect. Jan shares the deeper message behind her book Joy Anyway and invites listeners to rethink joy not as a reward or destination, but as a daily practice and intentional choice.

Together, they explore how joy can coexist with grief, challenge, growth, and transition — and still transform the way we experience our lives.

This episode offers a gentle yet powerful reminder that joy is not something we wait for when circumstances improve. It’s something we return to, again and again, right where we are.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✨ What it really means to choose joy anyway

💛 Why joy is a practice, not a personality trait or privilege

🧠 How mindset shifts can change the way we experience everyday life

🌱 How joy can coexist with hardship, healing, and growth

📖 The heart and message behind Jan’s book Joy Anyway

This conversation is for anyone who needs encouragement, perspective, or a reminder that joy is still available — even in seasons of uncertainty.

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🌐 Learn more about Jan Hoath: https://www.janjoymentor.com/

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✨ How to Help Teens Find College & Career Clarity with Lisa Marker Robbins ✨

In this episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we’re joined by Lisa Marker Robbins, Founder of Flourish Coaching Co., for an insightful and heart-centered conversation about helping teens and young adults navigate college and career decisions with clarity and confidence.

Lisa shares why so many students feel overwhelmed by the pressure to “get it right” and how intentional career planning can completely change the way young people approach their future. Together, Todd, Jackie, and Lisa explore how starting with career clarity — not college rankings or comparison — leads to better decisions, stronger confidence, and long-term success.

This episode also offers practical guidance for parents who want to support their teens without pressure, stress, or constant conflict, and instead foster trust, understanding, and forward momentum.

🎓 Why teens and young adults often feel overwhelmed by college and career choices

🧠 How Launch Career Clarity® helps students identify strengths, interests, and real-world possibilities

✨ Why career clarity leads to better college decisions and long-term success

👥 How parents can support their students without pressure or power struggles

🌱 How intentional planning builds confidence, direction, and momentum

This conversation is a powerful reminder that choosing a college or career path doesn’t have to feel rushed or confusing. With the right guidance and tools, young people can move forward feeling empowered, informed, and confident in their next steps.

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✨ New Episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie ✨

In this episode, Todd and Jackie sit down with Kristina Jensen for a meaningful conversation about selling with clarity, confidence, and intention — without pressure or one-size-fits-all scripts.

Kristina shares how personalized sales conversations can help business owners, coaches, and digital course creators increase income while staying aligned with their values. Together, they explore why confidence on sales calls begins with preparation, how objection handling can feel natural and authentic, and why reviewing and refining conversations is key to sustainable growth.

Todd and Jackie create a supportive, thoughtful space to unpack what truly makes sales conversations effective — not just in results, but in how they impact confidence, communication, and long-term business success.

🚀 How personalized sales conversations help coaches and course creators grow revenue

🧠 Why clarity and preparation are essential for confident sales calls

✨ How objection handling can feel aligned and authentic

📞 Why reviewing and refining sales calls leads to consistent growth

🌱 How intentional communication supports sustainable business success

This episode is a powerful reminder that effective selling isn’t about pressure or rigid scripts. It’s about understanding your audience, communicating with intention, and showing up with confidence.

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In this special mini episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, Todd and Jackie open up about the heart and purpose behind the Family Talks Retreat, a transformative experience taking place in Costa Rica in April 2026.

This conversation explores why meaningful communication matters more than ever for families and individuals. Todd and Jackie share how the retreat was thoughtfully designed to create space for honest dialogue, deeper listening, and intentional connection—away from distractions and daily routines.

🌿 In This Mini Episode, You’ll Hear:

💬 The vision behind the Family Talks Retreat and why Costa Rica provides the perfect setting for reflection and growth

🤝 How guided conversations, storytelling, and shared experiences help families strengthen trust and understanding

🌿 The impact of slowing down, unplugging, and reconnecting with each other in nature

✨ How the tools and conversations from the retreat continue to support families long after they return home

Whether you are a parent, partner, or individual seeking deeper connection and clarity, this episode offers insight into how intentional conversations can transform relationships.

🔗 Learn more about the Family Talks Retreat here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/familytalksretreat

🎧 Tune in to this mini episode and discover how the Family Talks Retreat in Costa Rica is creating meaningful change—one conversation at a time.

In this episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we welcome Eric F. King, founder of Studio Speaking, for a meaningful conversation on how intentional communication builds visibility, credibility, and trust in business and leadership.

Recorded during Podapalooza in June 2025, this episode explores why speaking is not about performance or perfection, but about presence, clarity, and connection. Eric shares insights from his work helping professionals strengthen their voice so they can show up with confidence in high-impact conversations, presentations, and leadership moments.

Rather than focusing on being louder or more polished, this conversation highlights how credibility is built through authenticity, intention, and clear messaging.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How intentional communication increases visibility without sacrificing authenticity

Why credibility is built through clarity and presence, not performance How mindset shifts support confidence when speaking in business settings

Why your voice is one of your most valuable leadership tools

Practical insights for communicating with purpose and impact

This conversation is a reminder that being seen and trusted doesn’t come from trying to impress. It comes from learning how to communicate with intention, alignment, and confidence.

🎧 Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Learn more about Eric F. King and Studio Speaking:

https://studiospeaking.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfking/

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In this episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we welcome Dr. Carrie Johansson, psychologist and author of Self Help on the Go, for a thoughtful conversation on psychological flexibility and why it matters in everyday life.

Psychological flexibility is the ability to adapt our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways that support our values, well-being, and long-term growth, especially during stress, uncertainty, or change. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions, Dr. Carrie shares how learning to relate to them differently can lead to greater resilience, clarity, and emotional balance.

Throughout this episode, Dr. Carrie offers practical, approachable insights drawn from her clinical experience and her book Self Help on the Go, designed to help listeners navigate real-life challenges with intention and compassion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What psychological flexibility is and how it supports mental health

• Why adaptability is more effective than control or forced positivity

• How mindset patterns influence emotions, behavior, and decision-making

• Practical tools you can use immediately from Self Help on the Go • How awareness and acceptance support lasting personal growth

• Why flexibility of mind is essential for resilience and fulfillment

This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from fixing yourself. It comes from learning how to respond to life with greater awareness, choice, and kindness.

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🔗 Learn more about Dr. Carrie Johansson: https://selfhelponthego.com/

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In this insightful episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we’re joined by Suzanne Longstreet, NLP Coach and founder of Success and Clarity, for a meaningful conversation about mindset, awareness, and lasting personal change.

Suzanne shares how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) helps individuals understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — and how this awareness empowers clients to break through limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and create intentional change in both their personal and professional lives.

Through practical examples and grounded wisdom, Suzanne explains why understanding how the mind works is one of the most effective ways to build confidence, resilience, and clarity in today’s fast-paced world.

🧠 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why gaining clarity begins with identifying patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you

• How protective brain patterns formed between ages 0–7 influence adult decisions and responses

• Why awareness is the first and most powerful step in changing any pattern

• How uncovering the positive lesson within a repressed negative memory allows the unconscious mind to release it

• How NLP supports clarity, courage, and confidence by helping the mind update outdated patterns

This conversation is a reminder that transformation doesn’t require pushing harder — it begins with awareness, clarity, and learning how to guide your mind with intention.

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To find out more about Suzanne Longstreet:

Website: https://www.successandclarity.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneglongstreet/

Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity | https://www.facebook.com/successandclarity

In this inspiring episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we welcome Fatima Bey — international MindShift Coach, speaker, and legacy builder — for a powerful conversation on mindset, leadership, and intentional impact.

Fatima shares how shifting thought patterns can unlock clarity, confidence, and purpose, especially for leaders, youth, and changemakers who are ready to create meaningful change in their lives and communities. Her work focuses on helping individuals recognize the power of their inner dialogue and align their thinking with the legacy they want to leave behind.

🧠 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it truly means to create a MindShift • How mindset influences leadership, confidence, and decision-making

• Why clarity and purpose begin with intentional thinking • How leaders and youth can break limiting patterns and step into impact

• Practical insights for building a values-driven legacy This episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t begin with external success — it begins with the way we think, lead, and show up every day.

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