In this episode, we're diving deep into the loneliness epidemic hitting millennials and Gen X harder than any generation before. Spoiler alert: it's not just your busy schedule or endless TikTok scrolling that's the problem.

What You'll Discover:

• The shocking stats about loneliness in your 30s and 40s (and why it's not just a 'you' problem)
• What the heck "third spaces", are and why their disappearance matter more than you think
• The real reason Nordic countries are winning at the friendship game (hint: it's not hygge)
• Practical strategies for building meaningful connections without adding more to your plate
• Why your local coffee shop might be more important than your Instagram feed

Featured Research:

• American Psychology Association's 2023 loneliness study
• Harvard Social Connection Lab findings
• Brené Brown's research on shame and connection
• Ray Oldenburg's "Third Places" concept

Ready to Break Free from the Lonely Hearts Club? Try our micro-connection challenge and start treating every interaction like it matters (because it does).

Free Resource:
Go online and pull your free "Scenic Route Affirmation Card" for those moments when you need a reminder that you're not alone on this journey: https://www.jenniferwalter.me/scenic-route-affirmations

See you on the Scenic Route.

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READY FOR YOUR SCENIC ROUTE?
Visit jenniferwalter.me — your cozy corner of the internet where recovering perfectionists come to breathe, dream, and embrace a softer way of living – while creating real change in their communities.

Keep the conversation going:

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DAILY DOSE OF CHILL
Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.
Need a gentle nudge in the right direction? The Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck Deck is your online permission slip to trust your inner compass. Grab yours and let's see what wisdom awaits you today:

👉 Pull Your Daily Affirmation Card

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Are you exhausted from being everyone's emotional support human? In this game-changing episode, we're unpacking how being "nice" became a cage and why embracing wild kindness might be your key to freedom.

Drawing from bell hooks' radical vision of love and Pierre Bourdieu's social theory, we explore:

• How society weaponizes kindness against women
• The real cost of emotional labour in modern life
• Why "being nice" is a tool of social control
• How to practice fierce kindness without guilt
• Setting boundaries as an act of revolutionary self-love

Perfect for recovering people-pleasers, boundary-setting beginners, and anyone ready to redefine what kindness means on their own terms.

Join us on the Scenic Route.

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READY FOR YOUR SCENIC ROUTE?
Visit jenniferwalter.me — your cozy corner of the internet where recovering perfectionists come to breathe, dream, and embrace a softer way of living – while creating real change in their communities.

Keep the conversation going:

• Instagram
• TikTok
• Threads

DAILY DOSE OF CHILL
Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.
Need a gentle nudge in the right direction? The Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck Deck is your online permission slip to trust your inner compass. Grab yours and let's see what wisdom awaits you today:

👉 Pull Your Daily Affirmation Card

LOVE THE SHOW?
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Ready for the great shift? 2025 isn't just another year – it's a total vibe shift for business and life. A once in a shift! Join me with astrology powerhouse Sherry Moise and intuitive business strategist Jen Fieldman as we decode the massive energetic changes coming your way.

In this episode, we spill the celestial tea on:

• Why Pluto in Aquarius means saying bye-bye to old power structures
• How North Node in Pisces is killing bro marketing (finally!)
• The rise of trust-first, intuition-led business models
• What multiple planetary shifts mean for your marketing strategy
• Practical ways to navigate 2025's transformative energy
• How these cosmic changes affect both the collective AND your personal chart

Whether you're astrology-obsessed, or just cosmic-sun sign is your wifi password, or you're just "can't hurt if I know this", we're surfing 2025's waves with grace, authenticity, and zero BS. My Gemini Sun and Rising is ready for some fun! We take you from the big picture collective shifts down to how these energies play out in individual birth charts.

Time Stamps
03:52] Pluto in Aquarius: The Big Shift
[13:36] North Node in Pisces: Marketing Revolution
[28:49] Navigating Multiple Planetary Shifts
[39:35] The Future of Business & Community
[45:28] Money & Resources in 2025
[51:08] From Collective to Personal
[56:18] Final Insights & Finding Your Path

Join us on the Scenic Route.


Featured Guests
Sherry Moise – Intuitive Business Astrologer
Website
YouTube

Jen Fieldman – Human Design & Business Strategist
Website
Instagram

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READY FOR YOUR SCENIC ROUTE?
Visit jenniferwalter.me — your cozy corner of the internet where recovering perfectionists come to breathe, dream, and embrace a softer way of living – while creating real change in their communities.

Keep the conversation going:

• Instagram
• TikTok
• Threads

DAILY DOSE OF CHILL
Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.
Need a gentle nudge in the right direction? The Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck Deck is your online permission slip to trust your inner compass. Grab yours and let's see what wisdom awaits you today:

👉 Pull Your Daily Affirmation Card

LOVE THE SHOW?
If today's episode hit different, leave a rating and review. Your words help other wandering souls find their way to the Scenic Route.

Ready to cut through the noise around perimenopause? In this episode, nutritionist Sandra Mikhail helps us navigate the complex world of women's health without falling prey to expensive supplement marketing.

Key Episode Highlights

• Common perimenopause symptoms and when they typically start
• Why supplement companies target perimenopausal women
• How to identify quality supplements vs marketing scams
• The truth about collagen supplements and the bone broth trend
• Understanding hormonal changes and their impact on metabolism
• Practical nutrition strategies for managing symptoms

Tired of wasting money on pricey supplements that promise hormonal harmony? In this episode, nutritionist Sandra Mikhail reveals what your body needs during perimenopause – and it's not another expensive miracle pill.

Sandra shares practical nutrition strategies that won't break the bank, from protein targets that support muscle health to the intriguing "Power of 30" rule (hint: it's about plant diversity, not your age!).

Plus, learn to spot the red flags in women's health marketing and understand why those trendy at-home hormone tests might be leading you down the wrong path. Tune in to discover this game-changing approach to perimenopause nutrition.

Join us on the Scenic Route.

Connect with Sandra Mikhail
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn

Listen to her podcast "The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter"

Buy her book "The Gut Chronicles"

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Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today!

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👉 Discover Your Scenic Route Affirmation Card
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In this transformative episode, identity coach and speaker Don Mamone (they/them/theirs) shares their powerful journey beyond society's gender binary. From navigating privilege to embracing radical freedom, Don reveals the profound costs and unexpected rewards of choosing authenticity over conformity.

Don challenges us to examine how binary thinking limits not just gender expression but every aspect of our lives. They illuminate the path from fear to liberation through their experience of coming out at 45 and building a life of unapologetic self-expression in Texas (USA).

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding gender identity, expression, and the limitations of binary thinking
• Navigating the journey from conformity to freedom
• Creating safe spaces in a heteronormative world
• The real cost of authenticity and the rewards of living truthfully
• Breaking cycles of performative behaviour through deliberate practice

Whether you're questioning your identity, seeking to be a better ally, or looking to break free from society's boxes, Don's story offers profound insights into embracing your truth and creating positive change.

Join us on the scenic route.

Connect with Don Mamone
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn

Download Don's practical guide to gender. This one is for anyone interested in learning more about gender, expression, and authenticity.

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Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today!

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PICK YOUR SCENIC ROUTE AFFIRMATION
Ready to embrace your Scenic Route? Step off the beaten path with the Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck. It's not about the hustle; it's about finding the courage to trust your inner compass and carve a path that's authentically yours.

Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.

👉 Discover Your Scenic Route Affirmation Card
Curious about what insights await you today? Dive in and let your scenic journey unfold, one affirmation at a time.

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Ever hit "complete purchase," only to be smacked with a wave of buyer's remorse? Join activist and author Aja Barber as she rips the band-aid off our collective consumption addiction and helps us imagine a world beyond fast fashion.

In this eye-opening episode of the Scenic Route, we dive deep into:

• Why your shopping habits might be a hangover from colonialism
• The truth behind "retail therapy" and emotional spending
• How to break free from the buy-buy-buy culture
• Finding your authentic style without breaking the bank
• Why secondhand shopping is your secret weapon
• How to recognize and resist manipulative marketing
• Building a wardrobe that reflects your true values

Aja Barber, author of "Consumed: The Need for Collective Change," shares powerful insights about:

• The real environmental and human cost of fast fashion
• Why "style" can't be purchased but must be discovered
• Breaking the cycle of overconsumption
• Finding freedom beyond the dopamine hit of shopping
• Building a conscious closet that lasts (and your proud of)

Whether you're a conscious consumer or just starting to question your shopping habits, this conversation is your wake-up call to reclaim your style, your values, and your purchasing power.

Join us on the scenic route.

Connect with Aja Barber
Website
Instagram
Threads

Join her Patron for all things sustainable fashion (incl. the best secondhand finds!)

Buy her book Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism

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Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today!

For snapshots from Jennifer's scenic route to a softer life come over to

• Instagram
• TikTok

PICK YOUR SCENIC ROUTE AFFIRMATION
Ready to embrace your Scenic Route? Step off the beaten path with the Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck. It's not about the hustle; it's about finding the courage to trust your inner compass and carve a path that's authentically yours.

Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.

👉 Discover Your Scenic Route Affirmation Card
Curious about what insights await you today? Dive in and let your scenic journey unfold, one affirmation at a time.

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the psychology of toxic relationships with author and creativity coach Caitlin Liz Fisher. Breaking the silence on why leaving isn't as simple as "just walking away," Caitlin shares her raw, personal journey through abuse, manipulation, and, ultimately, freedom.

In This Episode

• The shocking truth: It takes an average of 7 attempts to leave an abusive relationship
• Why abuse only works with "good times" in between
• How gaslighting and isolation tactics gradually erode self-worth
• Red flags in relationships and early warning signs
• The role of trauma bonds in keeping us stuck
• Rebuilding identity and self-trust after abuse

Key Insights

• Understanding the cycle of abuse and love bombing
• How abusers target and exploit past trauma
• The connection between childhood experiences and adult relationships
• Why smart, capable people stay in toxic relationships
• The importance of recognizing patterns before they become chains

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of emotional abuse, manipulation, and toxic relationships.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, help is available. You're not alone.

Connect with Caitlin Liz Fisher
Website
Instagram
YouTube

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Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today!

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PICK YOUR SCENIC ROUTE AFFIRMATION
Ready to embrace your Scenic Route? Step off the beaten path with the Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck. It's not about the hustle; it's about finding the courage to trust your inner compass and carve a path that's authentically yours.

Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.

👉 Discover Your Scenic Route Affirmation Card
Curious about what insights await you today? Dive in and let your scenic journey unfold, one affirmation at a time.

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Ever wondered how fear shapes your reality and what it takes to overcome it? Discover how to turn fear and anxiety into powerful tools for personal growth and success. In this empowering episode of The Scenic Route Podcast, host Jennifer Walter and guest Jana Osta, a hypnotherapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, explore practical strategies for managing anxiety, trusting intuition, and finding balance in life.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding fear: Learn about the evolutionary purpose of fear and how it manifests in modern life (02:14)
• Mindfulness techniques: Explore the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise and 4-7-8 breathing technique for anxiety relief (23:45)
• Intuition and decision-making: Discover how to tap into your gut feelings and make empowered choices (35:52)
• Balancing energies: Find harmony between structure (masculine) and flow (feminine) in daily life (43:03)
• Practical flow exercises: Get actionable tips to incorporate more spontaneity into your routine (48:47)
• Relationships and control: Learn how applying flow principles can lead to more authentic connections (54:12)

Why Listen:

• Gain a fresh perspective on transforming fear and anxiety into personal growth tools
• Learn easy-to-implement techniques for stress management and grounding
• Discover how to make empowered decisions by tapping into your intuition
• Explore the balance between structure and flow in your daily life
• Get inspired to embrace spontaneity and trust life's process

Connect with Jana Osta
Website
Instagram
YouTube

Work with Jana
Don't miss Jana's offer for a free 45-minute breakthrough session to help you overcome obstacles and pursue your dreams!

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Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today!

For snapshots from Jennifer's scenic route to a softer life come over to

• Instagram
• TikTok

PICK YOUR SCENIC ROUTE AFFIRMATION
Ready to embrace your Scenic Route? Step off the beaten path with the Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck. It's not about the hustle; it's about finding the courage to trust your inner compass and carve a path that's authentically yours.

Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.

👉 Discover Your Scenic Route Affirmation Card
Curious about what insights await you today? Dive in and let your scenic journey unfold, one affirmation at a time.

SHOW SOME LOVE
If you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review and help me share the soft life message.