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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and practical tools, you’ll learn how to: - Trust your intuition as a guiding force in life and work - Break free from outdated roles, patterns, and limiting beliefs - Strengthen your connection to your soul and align with your life purpose - Step boldly into your authentic,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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  • 016: The Quiet Revolution. How Women Reclaim Their Energy, Power, and Inner Authority | Ellen McGinnis

    016: The Quiet Revolution. How Women Reclaim Their Energy, Power, and Inner Authority | Ellen McGinnis
    Apr 8 2026

    What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t burnout… but misdirected energy?

    In this solo episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis introduces what she calls The Quiet Revolution, a powerful shift where women begin reclaiming their energy from the systems, roles, and expectations that have quietly shaped their lives.

    Through a deeply personal lens and grounded in systems thinking, Ellen unpacks why so many women feel depleted despite “having it all”, and how invisible labor, cultural conditioning, and societal structures have normalized self-sacrifice as identity.

    This episode is not about blowing up your life. It’s about something far more radical, choosing yourself in small, consistent, courageous ways.

    If you’ve ever felt like your energy is everywhere except where it truly matters… this conversation will help you see it, name it, and begin to take it back.

    You will learn:

    • Why women’s exhaustion is often rooted in systemic conditioning, not personal failure
    • What “energy leakage” is and how it shows up in daily life
    • How invisible labor impacts your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing
    • The difference between living from expectation, survival, and inner knowing
    • A powerful exercise to audit your life decisions and reclaim clarity
    • Why small, consistent choices create lasting personal transformation
    • How to shift from “what’s needed of me” to “what is true for me”
    • The role of attention and awareness in reclaiming your energy
    • Why boundaries feel difficult, and how to begin setting them anyway
    • How reclaiming your energy impacts your family, relationships, and future generations

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

    We talk about:

    • 00:00 Introduction to The Quiet Revolution and women’s energy
    • 01:30 The question that can change your life
    • 03:00 The hidden exhaustion many women feel
    • 04:30 Systems theory and how it applies to women’s lives
    • 05:30 Workplace structures and inherited expectations
    • 06:30 Family systems and the invisible mental load
    • 07:30 Cultural conditioning, religion, and self-sacrifice
    • 09:00 Why selflessness became identity for women
    • 10:00 Ellen’s personal story of work, motherhood, and burnout
    • 13:30 Health breakdown and early signs of depletion
    • 14:30 Moving to Switzerland and gaining perspective
    • 16:00 Auditing your energy and life decisions
    • 17:00 The reflection exercise (expectation vs survival vs inner knowing)
    • 19:00 Patterns of self-abandonment and awareness
    • 20:00 Why you don’t need to blow up your life to change it
    • 21:00 The power of attention and where your energy goes
    • 22:00 Asking “what is true for me”
    • 23:00 The Quiet Revolution explained
    • 24:00 Feminine energy vs hustle culture
    • 25:00 Living in alignment instead of performance
    • 26:00 Invitation to Inner Courage workshop

    Resources:

    • Inner Courage Workshop

    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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    28 mins
  • 015: Stronger After 50 with Fitness Expert Jane Price Hunt

    015: Stronger After 50 with Fitness Expert Jane Price Hunt
    Mar 25 2026
    What does it really mean to feel strong, energized, and confident after 50?In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with fitness expert and Pilates instructor Jane Price Hunt to explore how women can rebuild strength, reconnect with their bodies, and move through midlife with more ease and confidence.Jane shares her lifelong journey with fitness, from competitive sports to discovering Pilates as a powerful foundation for healing, especially after injury, pregnancy, and the physical changes that come with age. What began as a solution to back pain and instability became a complete transformation in how she approaches movement, strength, and self-care.Together, Ellen and Jane unpack why traditional fitness approaches don’t always serve women in midlife, and how practices like Pilates can support not just physical strength, but mental clarity, nervous system regulation, and long-term wellbeing.This conversation is both grounding and empowering. It reminds us that strength after 50 isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about moving smarter, listening deeper, and choosing consistency over perfection.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, unsure where to start, or ready to rebuild your strength in a way that actually supports your life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.You will learn: Why fitness over 50 requires a different, more intentional approachHow Pilates strengthens the core and supports long-term mobilityThe connection between movement, mindfulness, and nervous system regulationWhy injuries, pain, and physical changes are signals, not setbacksHow small daily habits create lasting strength and consistencyThe biggest barriers women face when starting (and how to overcome them)Why walking and low-impact movement can transform your healthHow Jane manages type 1 diabetes while maintaining a strong, active lifestyleThe importance of acceptance and adapting your fitness as your body changesHow to rebuild trust with your body after pain, injury, or burnout👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Introduction to Jane Price Hunt and fitness after 5002:00 Jane’s journey from lifelong athlete to Pilates instructor04:30 How pregnancy and injury changed her approach to fitness06:00 Why core strength is the foundation for long-term movement07:30 What Pilates is and how it supports the body differently09:00 The mind-body connection and mindfulness in Pilates11:00 How Pilates creates strength, alignment, and energy13:00 Breathing techniques and calming the nervous system14:30 Barriers to starting fitness and how to overcome them16:00 Online Pilates and making movement more accessible17:30 Injury recovery and rebuilding strength through movement18:30 Living with type 1 diabetes and staying consistent with health21:00 The power of small daily habits like walking23:00 Why consistency matters more than intensity24:30 Midlife fitness, self-trust, and putting yourself first27:00 Letting go of comparison and redefining strength29:00 Functional fitness and moving well in everyday life31:00 Reclaiming your time, body, and energy in midlife33:00 Following purpose and building a meaningful career in fitness36:00 Helping others heal, grow stronger, and feel empoweredResources:Free Pilates Video from Jane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PtD6OWVnr8Pilates 7 Day Free Trial: https://www.jphpilates.com/online-pilates-classesConnect with JaneWebsite: https://www.jphpilates.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jphpilatesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jphpilatesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jphpilatesConnect 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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    40 mins
  • 014: Inspirational Jam Interview with Illuminator Molly Fay Host and Producer of The Morning Blend

    014: Inspirational Jam Interview with Illuminator Molly Fay Host and Producer of The Morning Blend
    Mar 11 2026
    What does it mean to truly illuminate other people’s stories?In this powerful episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Emmy Award–winning journalist Molly Fay, longtime host and producer of The Morning Blend in Milwaukee. With more than three decades in broadcast journalism, Molly has built a career rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that every person has a meaningful story worth sharing.But behind the bright lights of television and the joy of interviewing thousands of guests lies a deeply human story of grief, resilience, and transformation.Molly opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her path, including the devastating loss of her brother to suicide, navigating postpartum stress while working morning news, and the anxiety and panic attacks that ultimately forced her to step away from her dream job. Instead of ending her career, that chapter became the turning point that helped her rediscover purpose, rebuild her life, and eventually return to television in a new and more meaningful way.Through honesty, humor, and wisdom gained through hard-earned experience, Molly reflects on the power of storytelling, the importance of mental health conversations, and why resilience and self-awareness matter more than perfection.This episode is both inspiring and grounding. It reminds us that the most meaningful lives are not the ones without struggle, but the ones where we keep showing up with curiosity, compassion, and courage.If you have ever wondered how life’s hardest chapters can lead you back to your true calling, this conversation will leave you encouraged and deeply inspired.You will learn: How Molly Fay built a 35-year career in journalism and storytellingWhy curiosity and genuine care for people are the foundation of great interviewsWhat it was like working morning news while navigating early motherhoodThe panic attack that forced Molly to re-evaluate her career and mental healthHow grief and anxiety shaped her perspective on resilience and purposeWhy talking openly about mental health helps break stigmaThe difference between helping and enabling, especially as a parentWhy choosing the right partner is one of the most important decisions in lifeHow letting go of the past can unlock personal growth and freedomThe powerful mindset shift behind the “Let Them” philosophy👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about intuition, purpose, and living your jam.We talk about:00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam and introducing Molly Fay02:50 Molly’s early career in radio and how storytelling began04:05 The story of how Molly and Ellen first met in Milwaukee07:35 How Molly’s curiosity about people shaped her work in media09:40 Balancing career, motherhood, and the demands of morning news12:45 Molly’s first panic attack while anchoring on air14:40 Stepping away from morning news and navigating anxiety16:45 The stigma around mental health in the broadcasting industry20:05 How therapy and cognitive behavioral tools helped Molly heal23:35 Losing her brother to suicide and becoming a mental health advocate25:45 Why talking openly about mental illness reduces stigma27:10 Life on The Morning Blend and the joy of interviewing guests28:30 Memorable guests and the moments that inspire Molly most31:50 Parenting lessons: the difference between helping and enabling33:30 Why conversations about dating and relationships matter for young adults39:05 Letting go of shame, regret, and old narratives40:35 The sea glass metaphor for growth through adversity43:45 Friendship, discernment, and investing energy in meaningful relationships47:05 The simple everyday moments that bring Molly joy49:35 The “Let Them” mindset and focusing on what you can controlResources:Learn more about The Morning Blend: https://www.tmj4.com/morning-blend Mental health awareness and suicide prevention resources: https://988lifeline.orgConnect with MollyWebsite: https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMorningBlend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningblendmolly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-fay-0bb3547/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningblend/?hl=en 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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    55 mins
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