What happens when you stop letting your thoughts run the show and start using your mind as a powerful ally instead?

In this deeply grounded and heartfelt episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis is joined by a very special guest, her son, Nate Putman, for a real, relatable conversation about mindfulness, mental loops, overthinking, and emotional awareness in everyday life.

Together, they explore how our thoughts shape our stress, our confidence, and our choices. Ellen breaks down the difference between mindfulness and meditation in a way that feels practical and accessible, not mystical or intimidating. She shares personal stories, simple techniques, and a powerful five second breath reset that anyone can use to calm the nervous system in real time.

This episode is especially powerful for teens, athletes, and high performers navigating pressure, injury, expectations, and the constant noise of modern life. It is also a must listen for anyone who feels trapped in overthinking or emotional rumination.

You will walk away with tools to quiet the mental chatter, reconnect with your intuition, and live with greater clarity, peace, and purpose.

When the mind becomes your ally instead of your dictator, everything changes.

They discuss:

• What it really means to make your mind your ally
• How to stop believing every thought you think
• Why mental loops and rumination drain your energy
• A simple five second breath reset that calms the nervous system
• The true difference between mindfulness and meditation
• How presence helps you hear your intuition more clearly
• How to break the cycle of overthinking
• Why mastering your thoughts gives you your life back
• How mental resilience supports healing, sports, and performance
• What it means to truly Live Your Jam

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction and the power of the mind as an ally
• 01:00 Why thoughts pull us out of the present moment
• 05:00 Mental loops and emotional replay
• 06:00 The five second breath reset technique
• 07:00 Mindfulness on the football field and in daily life
• 08:00 The difference between mindfulness and meditation
• 09:00 Why mindfulness can feel harder before it feels easier
• 10:00 Rumination, energy, and emotional release
• 12:00 Why you do not have to believe every thought
• 13:00 Living your jam through mental clarity and intuition
• 15:00 Final reflections on awareness, resilience, and growth

Connect with Nate

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate.putman/
• X: @NatePutman9

Connect with Ellen

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What happens when ancient spiritual tools become the compass that reconnects you to your deepest self?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, Ellen McGinnis sits down with Vivian, also known as GreenLion Goddess, a spiritual guide, intuitive, astrologer, and teacher who blends tarot, astrology, and energy work to help people trust their inner wisdom and navigate life with clarity.

Together, they explore how to listen to the quiet signals of the soul, how to work with the unseen world that surrounds us, and how ancient tools can illuminate modern life. Vivian shares her journey from childhood intuition, to tarot during grief, to reiki and energy work, to becoming a sought-after spiritual teacher, and how these practices help us return home to ourselves, especially during life’s biggest transitions.

They discuss:

• The three defining moments that opened Vivian’s spiritual path
• How tarot serves as a mirror rather than a predictor
• Why astrology is a lifelong study in understanding your soul’s blueprint
• How intuition speaks in symbols, nudges, and nonlinear knowing
• The loneliness epidemic and why spiritual connection matters now more than ever
• What it means to co-create with the universe instead of forcing outcomes
• How to build a personal relationship with your inner wisdom

Vivian’s story is a reminder that intuition is not a gift for the chosen few. It is a birthright. Her work invites all of us to slow down, listen inward, and trust the subtle threads of guidance that are always available.

If you have ever wondered how to use tarot or astrology for self-growth (not prediction), or how to reconnect with your inner compass, this episode will open the door to a deeper and richer relationship with your soul.

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:00 Why ancient tools still matter in modern life
• 05:00 Discovering tarot after the loss of her father
• 07:00 Birth, death, and major life transitions as spiritual turning points
• 08:00 Leaving traditional work and stepping fully into spiritual work
• 10:00 The loneliness epidemic and how spiritual practices reconnect us
• 15:00 Tarot as a symbolic mirror rather than a fortune-teller
• 17:00 How tarot reflects your inner story and soul evolution
• 19:00 Future probabilities vs. self-reflection in readings
• 20:00 Using tarot to listen, evolve, and understand your deeper path
• 22:00 Astrology as a lifelong study of your soul’s blueprint
• 26:00 The power of intuition as a nonlinear and flowing language
• 30:00 How to partner with the universe in your daily life
• 35:00 Final thoughts on living from intuition and trust

Connect with GreenLion Goddess

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenLionGoddessTarot
• Website: https://www.greenliongoddess.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenliongoddess_official

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What happens when a high-tech executive trades corporate success for a life of service and purpose?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Dave Budnick, who left a 30-year career in the tech industry to build housing for homeless veterans and a memory care home for seniors. Together, they explore what it truly means to align your work with your values, and how success and service can thrive side by side.

They discuss:

• The moment Dave knew corporate life was no longer aligned
• How real estate became a tool for good
• The story behind the HomeBridge Foundation and Majestic Ridge Senior Care
• Why fulfillment, not status, defines real success
• How to build legacy projects that serve others and sustain you

Dave’s journey is proof that living your jam doesn’t mean giving up success, it means redefining it. His story will inspire you to lead with compassion, act with courage, and create impact where it matters most.

If you’ve ever wondered how to use your talents to make a difference, this episode is your blueprint for turning purpose into action.

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:20 How Ellen and Dave met in Silicon Valley
• 04:30 Dave’s early tech career and leadership journey
• 08:00 The breaking point that sparked change
• 12:00 Moving from corporate to service during the pandemic
• 15:00 Building homes for homeless veterans
• 18:00 Creating a new model for senior memory care
• 22:00 How service and success can coexist
• 26:30 Lessons in compassion, legacy, and fulfillment
• 31:00 The power of listening to your inner compass
• 35:00 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Dave

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebudnick/
• Website: www.hfhousing.org
• Website: https://mrseniorcare.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/