12. "I thought I had learned this already!" When Old Lessons Resurface
04/15/25 • 25 min
Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer dives into a feeling many of us know all too well: the frustration of facing the same emotional patterns we thought we’d already worked through.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I thought I had already learned this lesson,” this episode is for you! Jennifer explores why growth often doesn’t feel linear, how to recognize quiet forms of progress, and why self-compassion is the key to moving forward when old patterns resurface.
In this episode, Jennifer covers:
✅ Why we feel shame when we revisit old lessons
✅ How healing happens in spirals, not straight lines
✅ What emotional memory has to do with recurring patterns
✅ The difference between intellectual insight and embodied growth
✅ How to recognize your progress even when it feels invisible
✅ A powerful journaling prompt to reflect on how you’re growing
Resources:
Join the Waitlist for 3D Authenticity (Jennifer’s Small Group Coaching Program)
Get your FREE ‘Stay True to You’ Reflection journal when you sign up for Jennifer’s Email List
Email Jennifer: [email protected]
Action Steps for You:
Mini-Challenge – The next time you find yourself saying, “Not this again,” take a breath and ask: How am I showing up differently this time? Notice even the smallest shifts in awareness, response, or self-compassion.
Reflection Prompt – Think of a recurring pattern or emotional loop you’ve experienced. What does it look like to meet that pattern with curiosity instead of criticism? How might that shift your healing?
Join the Journey:
If you’re ready to meet yourself with more honesty and tenderness, especially when those life lessons keep showing up, subscribe and stay tuned for upcoming episodes on authenticity, self-trust, and the Wayfinder Practices (the life skills that make living authentically possible!).
And remember: You’re not broken. You’re becoming. And you deserve a life that’s built for who you truly are. 💜💚
Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.
Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer dives into a feeling many of us know all too well: the frustration of facing the same emotional patterns we thought we’d already worked through.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I thought I had already learned this lesson,” this episode is for you! Jennifer explores why growth often doesn’t feel linear, how to recognize quiet forms of progress, and why self-compassion is the key to moving forward when old patterns resurface.
In this episode, Jennifer covers:
✅ Why we feel shame when we revisit old lessons
✅ How healing happens in spirals, not straight lines
✅ What emotional memory has to do with recurring patterns
✅ The difference between intellectual insight and embodied growth
✅ How to recognize your progress even when it feels invisible
✅ A powerful journaling prompt to reflect on how you’re growing
Resources:
Join the Waitlist for 3D Authenticity (Jennifer’s Small Group Coaching Program)
Get your FREE ‘Stay True to You’ Reflection journal when you sign up for Jennifer’s Email List
Email Jennifer: [email protected]
Action Steps for You:
Mini-Challenge – The next time you find yourself saying, “Not this again,” take a breath and ask: How am I showing up differently this time? Notice even the smallest shifts in awareness, response, or self-compassion.
Reflection Prompt – Think of a recurring pattern or emotional loop you’ve experienced. What does it look like to meet that pattern with curiosity instead of criticism? How might that shift your healing?
Join the Journey:
If you’re ready to meet yourself with more honesty and tenderness, especially when those life lessons keep showing up, subscribe and stay tuned for upcoming episodes on authenticity, self-trust, and the Wayfinder Practices (the life skills that make living authentically possible!).
And remember: You’re not broken. You’re becoming. And you deserve a life that’s built for who you truly are. 💜💚
Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.
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11. When Being Strong Stops Working: The Case for Self-Compassion
Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer explores the quiet, but transformative power of self-compassion. If you find yourself being harder on yourself than you are on others, downplaying your struggles, or feeling like you don’t “deserve” tenderness unless you’ve totally fallen apart—this one’s for you.
This episode is especially for anyone who ...
✨Thinks self-compassion is weak or indulgent
✨Holds themselves to impossible standards
✨Can’t seem to offer themselves the same care they’d offer a friend
In this episode, Jennifer covers:
✅ What self-compassion actually is and what it’s not
✅ Common misconceptions that keep people stuck in self-criticism
✅ The deeper reasons so many of us resist compassion, especially when we need it most
✅ Five grounded, practical tools to help you begin building a relationship with self-compassion today
Resources & Ways to Connect:
- Dr. Kristen Neff's Self Compassion Test
- 3D Authenticity: Jennifer's small group coaching program
- Follow Jennifer on Instagram/Threads: @lifescapevisionary
- Email: [email protected]
- Join the Mailing List – Sign up and receive Jennifer’s free Stay True To You Reflection Journal. It's the perfect companion for this journey!
Action Steps
Reflection Prompt:
Think back to a recent moment when you were hard on yourself. What would it have looked like to meet that moment with kindness instead? What might change if you could begin to treat your pain with compassion instead of criticism?
Join the Journey:
If you’re ready to stop treating yourself like a problem to be solved and start honoring your full, human, messy, beautiful self—hit subscribe! There’s so much more goodness ahead on your path to authenticity, self-worth, and wholeness.
Thank you for listening—and remember:
You are worthy of kindness and a life tailor-made for you!
Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.
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13. Is It Intuition, Fear, or Longing? Sorting True Inner Guidance From Emotion
----> Download Jennifer’s 20 Questions for Clarity Guide
Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer explores one of the most confusing parts of her own inner growth journey: learning to tell the difference between intuition, fear, and longing. When we’re trying to live in alignment, we often look inward for guidance. But what happens when our emotions are loud, our desires are intense, and fear is masquerading as inner wisdom?
This episode is a deep dive into the practice of discernment – a grounded, compassionate skill that helps you sort true inner knowing from emotional noise.
In this episode, Jennifer covers:
✅ Why it’s so easy to confuse fear, longing, and intuition
✅ How discernment lives in both the body and the heart-mind
✅ What real intuition sounds and feels like (and how to know when it’s not)
✅ Tools to help you pause and reflect before acting
✅ 20 clarifying questions to help you access deeper self-trust
Resources:
Download Jennifer’s 20 Questions for Clarity Guide
Learn about 3D Authenticity (Jennifer’s Small Group Coaching Program)
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram/Threads: @lifescapevisionary
Email: [email protected]
Action Steps:
Mini-Challenge: The next time you're facing a big decision or strong inner pull, pause and ask: Am I avoiding something, or being called toward something?
Is this a grounded yes—or just a shiny one?
Reflection Prompt: Revisit a recent decision you made. What were you feeling at the time? Was it fear, longing, intuition—or a mix? How did your body respond?
Join the Journey:
If you’re ready to practice discernment more deeply, hit the subscribe button and stay tuned for more episodes on the journey to authenticity. And remember: You are wise. You are worthy. And knowing your truth is part of living a life tailor made for you! 💜💚
Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.
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