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Live Your Jam

Live Your Jam

By: Ellen McGinnis
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Live Your Jam is the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who want to live authentically, align with their soul, and create a life of true meaning. Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, each episode explores how to quiet the noise of external expectations and tune into your intuition — so you can live with clarity, courage, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt outwardly successful but inwardly unfulfilled… if you’re craving deeper alignment, spiritual growth, and self-discovery… if you know life is more than checking society’s boxes — this podcast is for you. Through soulful conversations, inspiring stories, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to: - Trust your intuition as a guiding force in life and work - Break free from outdated roles, patterns, and limiting beliefs - Strengthen your connection to your soul and align with your life purpose - Step boldly into your authentic, unapologetic path From visionaries redefining success to seekers embracing spiritual alignment, every story and strategy here is designed to help you Live Your Jam — where your soul leads, and your life follows. Subscribe now for bi-weekly inspiration, intuitive tools, and empowering conversations to help you live authentically and on purpose.Copyright 2026 Ellen McGinnis Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
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  • 024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch

    024: How Mediumship Works and What Spirit Wants Us to Know | Linda Rauch
    Jul 29 2026
    What happens during a mediumship reading, and how can you tell whether the person delivering the message is genuine?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with psychic medium, initiated Wiccan priestess, tarot teacher, healer, and bestselling author Linda Rauch to explore how mediumship works and what four decades of studying the unseen have taught her about life, death, grief, and the soul.Linda began seeing spirits as a young child in 1960s England, long before she had the language to understand her experiences. As a teenager, those encounters developed into precognitive dreams. Her search for answers eventually led her through mediumship, tarot, Wicca, counseling, homeopathy, energy work, and years supporting people facing terminal illness.Linda explains what she sees, hears, and feels when communicating with spirit, including the physical confirmation she calls a “spirit shower.” She also shares why evidence is only the beginning of a meaningful reading. The deeper purpose is healing, helping people receive the message they may not yet be able to see for themselves.Together, Ellen and Linda explore how grief can become an invitation to grow, why authentic spirit communication should always feel rooted in unconditional love, and how mediumship may challenge our understanding of consciousness and what happens after death.You will learn: How mediumship works from the medium’s perspectiveWhat psychic mediums see, hear, and physically experienceHow childhood spirit encounters can develop into mediumistic abilitiesWhy grief can make communication with the spirit world feel especially meaningfulHow to recognize an ethical, authentic mediumWhy evidence supports a reading, but the message creates healingHow tarot’s Major Arcana reflects the soul’s journeyWhy spiritual awareness does not remove the messy parts of being humanWhat mediumship can teach us about accountability, purpose, and living a soul-led life👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Intro00:53 Why more people are becoming curious about mediumship05:04 Linda’s first spirit encounters as a child08:15 Precognitive dreams and learning to feel safe with spirit10:17 Overcoming her fear of developing mediumistic abilities13:09 The lifelong search to understand consciousness and the unseen15:34 Becoming an initiated Wiccan priestess19:26 What actually happens during a mediumship reading21:54 Deathbed visions and loved ones welcoming us to the other side23:39 Psychic phenomena among people living close to death27:24 The extraordinary story of Raven and the three pomegranates33:43 How mediumship can support people navigating grief37:00 The greater purpose of mediumship for humanity41:04 The Psychic’s Way and the soul’s journey through tarot46:32 How to recognize a genuine, ethical medium50:15 What living your jam means to LindaConnect with LindaInstagram: www.instagram.com/lindarauchmediumFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindarauchmediumYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarauch451 The Psychic's Way: At the Threshold between the Seen and the Unseen Worlds: https://a.co/d/0gSJIY51Witchcraft & Magick Masterclass: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/witchcraft-masterclass-usd Psychic & Mediumship Masterclass, starts Tuesday 8 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/psychic-masterclass-usd Tarot Masterclass, starts Wednesday 16 September: https://www.lindarauchtraining.com/tarot-masterclass-usd Connect with Ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g Website: https://liveyourjam.com/
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    54 mins
  • 023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia

    023: How to Raise Confident Teens Without Pressure or Perfectionism | Dr. Carla Caturia
    Jul 15 2026

    Why are so many successful teenagers anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves?

    In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with educator, coach, and House of Rise founder Dr. Carla Caturia to unpack the growing teen motivation crisis affecting high-achieving students and their families. Together they explore why good grades, packed schedules, and impressive resumes don't always translate into confidence, resilience, or genuine fulfillment.

    Drawing from more than 20 years working with over 10,000 teens and families, Dr. Carla explains why many young people are trapped in what she calls the "success without self" cycle, where external achievement replaces internal trust.

    The conversation explores how parents can encourage motivation without creating pressure, why praising effort matters more than praising intelligence, how family dynamics shape teen confidence, and why helping young people discover purpose is more valuable than pushing them toward someone else's definition of success.

    You will learn:

    • Why high-achieving teens often struggle despite looking successful
    • The hidden signs of perfectionism, anxiety, and people pleasing
    • How to build intrinsic motivation instead of relying on external validation
    • Why praising effort creates more confident and resilient teens
    • How family dynamics influence confidence and emotional wellbeing
    • Practical ways to help teens manage negative self-talk and build self-trust
    • Why college isn't the only path to success, and how to have better conversations about the future
    • Questions every parent can ask to help their teen discover purpose and direction

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why successful teens are feeling more pressure than ever

    03:35 The "success without self" cycle

    09:00 Hidden signs your teenager is struggling

    12:15 Parenting strategies that build confidence, not pressure

    19:25 Flow, motivation, and overcoming negative self-talk

    26:45 Is college the right path for every teen?

    35:00 Better conversations about careers, purpose, and the future

    39:30 Raising emotionally resilient young adults

    Connect with Dr. Carla

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlacaturia
    • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drcarlacaturia
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturia
    • Website :www.thehouseofrise.com

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    45 mins
  • 022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis

    022: Life Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Yourself | Ellen McGinnis
    Jul 1 2026

    How do you navigate life's biggest transitions without losing yourself? Whether you're facing a career change, divorce, becoming an empty nester, moving to a new city, or simply questioning what's next, this episode explores how life's biggest changes can become the foundation for your greatest personal growth.

    In this solo episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis shares the research, personal stories, and practical tools that have helped her navigate divorce, international relocation, career reinvention, and motherhood through seasons of profound change.

    Drawing on the Bridges Transition Model, Ellen explains why change and transition are not the same thing, why every new beginning starts with an ending, and how the uncomfortable "neutral zone" often becomes the birthplace of clarity, resilience, creativity, and self-discovery.

    If you're feeling uncertain about your next chapter, this conversation will help you approach life's biggest transitions with greater confidence, compassion, and intention.

    You will learn:

    • Why change and transition are two completely different experiences
    • How the Bridges Transition Model explains every major life change
    • Why endings are necessary before meaningful new beginnings can happen
    • What the "neutral zone" is and why it's often the most transformative stage of growth
    • How exercise, sleep, mindfulness, and healthy routines improve resilience during difficult seasons
    • Why alcohol and emotional avoidance can delay healing during major transitions
    • How self-compassion creates stronger emotional resilience than self-criticism
    • Why empty nest can become an opportunity to rediscover your identity
    • How career changes become easier when they're rooted in your values instead of fear
    • Lessons learned from moving internationally and embracing uncertainty
    • How divorce became a catalyst for personal growth rather than personal defeat
    • Why reflection is essential if you want your transitions to create lasting transformation
    • Practical strategies for making better decisions during uncertain seasons
    • How to stop repeating old patterns and begin creating a more intentional future

    👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.

    We talk about:

    00:00 Why life's biggest transitions create friction, and why that's a sign of growth

    03:38 The Bridges Transition Model and the difference between change and transition

    07:00 Six evidence-based self-care practices for navigating major life changes

    14:54 Empty nest, redefining motherhood, and rediscovering your identity

    20:03 Career changes, values, and making decisions with confidence

    22:18 Moving abroad, embracing uncertainty, and the lessons of starting over

    26:24 Divorce, resilience, and rebuilding your life with intention

    29:58 Practical tools for navigating any life transition

    34:22 The deeper truth about change and becoming a new version of yourself

    38:28 Why rushing into the next chapter keeps us repeating old patterns

    41:24 Final reflections: Why transitions happen for you, not to you

    Connect with Ellen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
    • Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

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    44 mins
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