As Jessica prepares to welcome baby # 3, she shares details from the third trimester of her pregnancy, how she is thinking about the postpartum period and other life updates.

She also discusses the rite of passage she just completed to mark her entry into the “wisdom years” and a recent mothers circle she hosted in celebration of Mother’s Day and to honor the new moon.

She is excited to unveil her brand new website, www.howimetmyself.me. Check it out to learn more about how to work with Jessica one-on-one or in groups. Her offerings include:

• Motherhood Mentorship Program

• Mothers Circles

• Breathwork

• Intuitive Healing

• Custom group offerings

You will also find Jessica’s story of how she came to do this work after leaving the corporate world and her journey through motherhood.

I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @_howimetmyself⁠. Post a screenshot of the episode or DM me!

You can also support the podcast by rating and reviewing it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you!

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Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

In this solo episode, Jessica delves into the subject of voice, sharing her personal story healing her voice and using it to live out her purpose. She examines common patterns that begin in childhood that can inhibit your ability to fully express, and she offers insights from her own experience on how to unwind these patterns and find your authentic voice.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to heal patterns that have kept you from speaking your truth

• The connection between voice and self-worth

• How the tone of your voice creates an energetic signature

• The power of the words we speak and how we speak them in creating our reality

• Practical exercises to help you speak more consciously and authentically

Jessica shares how your voice is the bridge between who you are on the inside and how you show up in the world, encouraging listeners to nurture their voice and use it as an instrument to influence their overall well-being and success.

Did you love something about this episode? Share it on Instagram by taking a screenshot and posting it to your stories. Be sure to tag me @_howimetmyself⁠, so I can say hello and thank you!

You can also support the podcast by rating and reviewing it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you!

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Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

In this episode, Jessica explores the concept of initiation - a major transformation that occurs when we experience radical change. She focuses specifically on the initiation into motherhood, discussing the changes that occur in pregnancy and how these help women integrate important lessons that will serve them in motherhood.

Although our culture tends to demonize the physical changes that come with pregnancy and puts pressure on women to prove that they haven’t changed, Jessica explains that there really is no “going back” nor is that desirable because of the immense growth that occurs in motherhood.

What you’ll learn in the episode:

• The basics of an initiation and what happens in the psyche during an initiatory process

• Why the physical and non-physical changes experienced during pregnancy are opportunities for personal growth

• How motherhood softens us to the feminine and helps us strengthen qualities like creativity, acceptance, and intuition

Through personal anecdotes and insightful reflections, Jessica illuminates the transformative power embedded within the journey of motherhood, inviting listeners to embrace it as a pathway to personal growth and empowerment.

Did you love something about this episode? Share it on Instagram by taking a screenshot and posting it to your stories. Be sure to tag me @_howimetmyself⁠, so I can say hello and thank you!

You can also support the podcast by rating and reviewing it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you!

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Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

In this empowering episode, we delve into how to make self-care a top priority in your life and how to get the most out of your self-care practice. The host introduces five prerequisites that are essential to prioritizing self-care and three categories of self-care - nourishment, rest and use of energy - to help listeners identify the practices that fill their cups the most. This episode offers a fresh take on self-care and serves as a comprehensive guide to nurturing your well-being.

What You'll Learn:

• Why self-love should be the driving force behind self-care

• How to set boundaries to make space for self-care

• The importance of trusting others, so that you can take time for self-care

• How to advocate for your needs and ask for help

• How to use self-care as a way to safeguard and increase your energy

• The power of saying no and why this is one of the greatest acts of self-care

• Why depriving ourselves of nourishment and rest is an act of self-loathing

Tune in for an insightful journey towards mastering the art of self-care and cultivating more self-love. Remember, your self-care journey is unique, and this episode serves as your personalized guide to making it a priority in your life.

What are your favorite self-care practices? How has this episode changed the way you think about self-care? I would love to hear what inspired you. Share it with me on Instagram by taking a screenshot and posting it to your stories. Be sure to tag me @_howimetmyself⁠, so I can say hello and thank you!

You can also support the podcast by rating and reviewing it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you!

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Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

Ceremonialist, anthropologist, mother of two and founder of Rituel, Eve Gaines, joins Jessica on the podcast this week to talk about motherhood and the lost art of ritual. During this profound conversation, Jessica and Eve discuss why we need to place more value on motherhood and how, contrary to what patriarchal society tells us, motherhood actually serves women in achieving their dreams and stepping into leadership roles outside of the home.

Eve and Jessica share some of the preconceived notions that they had going into motherhood and how their experiences proved to be the complete opposite of what they expected.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The wisdom years when our disparate life experiences begin to synthesize

• Why so many women find their true calling in their 40s and 50s

• The skills, perspective and wisdom we gain in motherhood

  How motherhood helps us meet our own mothers with greater understanding and compassion

• Why having a career portfolio vs. a career path allows for more creativity, depth and personal expansion

• How to honor and prepare for the transition from maiden to mother and how to think about it differently if it’s your first born vs. adding another child to your family

• The importance of building your soul team to support you in motherhood

• How to incorporate ritual order to live with greater presence and intention

Did you find this conversation with Eve inspiring? If so, take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram, tagging @_howimetmyself. And don’t forget to “Follow” the show on Apple or Spotify, so you never miss an episode! Thank you

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Connect with Eve Gaines (Guest)

Website: https://rituellife.com/

Instagram: @rituellife

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Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host):

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

This episode focuses on connection and opening your heart. Jessica shares how she creates meaningful connection with her husband, including rituals and activities they do together as well as tips that help them maintain a strong and healthy relationship.

She also explains what it means energetically to open your heart and how to generate self-love - a necessary foundation for exchanging love with others. She offers practices you can do to dissolve the protective walls you’ve built around your heart that hold you back from feeling self-love and from giving and receiving love with others,

In this episode, listeners will learn:

• How to create mini-moments of connection with your partner, especially if you are a parent
• Rituals you can do with your partner to build connection
• Heart-opening practices such as yoga and breathwork
• How to generate self-love
• Why self-love is the currency of the universe that affects every aspect of our lives

How do you connect with your partner? What practices will you try to help you open your heart? I would love to hear what aspects of this episode you are incorporating. Share it with me on Instagram by taking a screenshot and posting it to your stories. Be sure to tag me @_howimetmyself⁠, so I can say hello and thank you!

You can also support the podcast by rating and reviewing it on Apple or Spotify. Thank you!

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Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

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Resources:

• Episode 29: Conscious Relationships: Attachment Style, Shadow Work, Breaking Patterns, Healing With You Partner | w/ Leigh-Anne LoPinto

• Alexis Smart Flower Essence: Whole Hearted