Ep 220 Therapy, Healing & Learning to Choose Yourself

Ep 222 Becoming the Next Version of You

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of time, resources, or opportunity, but the belief that you have to do everything yourself? In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny Townsend sits down with leadership coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and mother of four, Genesis Hey Krick, for an inspiring conversation about personal growth, morning routines, mindset, leadership, and the power of becoming the person you're meant to be. Together, they explore why so many people feel overwhelmed, stuck, and exhausted despite working harder than ever, and how creating intentional habits, asking for support, and letting go of perfection can unlock greater fulfillment, productivity, and joy. Genesis shares the daily practices that help her balance family life, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth while staying grounded in her purpose. She explains why self-awareness is one of the most important skills anyone can develop and how identifying recurring patterns can help you make meaningful changes in your life. Jenny and Genesis also discuss the challenges many women, parents, business owners, and professionals face when it comes to delegating, asking for help, and releasing control. They examine how our identities often become tied to achievement and productivity, and why creating space for support is often the key to reaching the next level. You'll learn: • Why morning routines are about preparation, not perfection • How self-awareness creates better decisions and better outcomes • The connection between mindset, energy, and productivity • Why asking for help is often harder than doing the work yourself • How to identify patterns that may be holding you back • The importance of visualization and goal setting • Why abundance thinking can create new opportunities • How leaders can foster creativity, innovation, and engagement • The concept of organized flexibility in business and life • Why every season offers a chance to begin again Genesis also shares her perspective on leadership development, company culture, and how organizations can empower people to think more like entrepreneurs while still maintaining structure and accountability. Whether you're a business owner, a working parent, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for more clarity and purpose, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement to help you move forward with intention. Remember: You don't have to have everything figured out. You simply have to take the next step. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or disconnected from the life you're trying to build, this conversation may be exactly the reset you need. Get in touch with Genesis: Website: genesisheykrick.com Linktree: linktr.ee/genesisheykrick Follow Genesis on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book [http://jennyaldaytownsend.com/book]. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items! Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide [https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide] Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visiting http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com [http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com] Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend [https://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com/category/all-products] and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!

Ep 221 Summer Is Not for Coasting. It's for Protecting What Matters Most.

Welcome back to another Quickie episode of The Stroke It Podcast with host Jenny Townsend. As summer unfolds, many of us find ourselves moving faster than ever. Calendars fill up, vacations come and go, kids are out of school, deadlines keep piling up, and before we know it, the season is over. In this episode, Jenny shares a powerful message inspired by Jim Rohn's classic book The Seasons of Life and explores why summer is not a season to coast through. It's a season to protect, nurture, and intentionally invest in what matters most. Spring is for planting seeds. Summer is for protecting what you've planted. Jenny discusses how life's "weeds" often show up in the form of distractions, negativity, self-doubt, overcommitment, procrastination, unhealthy habits, and even people who pull us away from our purpose. The challenge isn't avoiding these obstacles. It's learning how to respond to them with intention. In this thoughtful and encouraging episode, Jenny shares: • Why summer is a season of protection and nurturing  • Lessons from Jim Rohn's The Seasons of Life • How distractions quietly steal your time and energy • The importance of protecting your peace and priorities • Why adversity often creates growth and resilience • How self-respect influences every area of life • The danger of neglecting yourself and your goals • Ways to nurture important relationships this season • How to reconnect with your vision, goals, and purpose • Why slowing down may be exactly what you need right now Jenny also challenges listeners to think about where their time, attention, energy, and affection are being invested, and whether those investments are helping create the life they truly want. As you move through the summer months, this episode serves as a reminder to be intentional with your time, your relationships, your health, and your dreams. What are you protecting? What are you nurturing? And what deserves more of your attention before this season slips away? If you've been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, overcommitted, or disconnected from your goals, this episode offers a timely reset. Listen now and make this summer about more than staying busy. Make it a season of growth, gratitude, intention, and purpose. Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book [http://jennyaldaytownsend.com/book]. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items! Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide [https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide] Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visiting http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com [http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com] Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend [https://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com/category/all-products] and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!

Ep 220 Therapy, Healing & Learning to Choose Yourself

Welcome back to another episode of The Stroke It Podcast with host Jenny Townsend. In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, Jenny sits down with therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Roots Family Counseling, Allison Henley, to talk about healing, self-discovery, intentional relationships, parenting, mental health, and what it really takes to choose yourself during difficult seasons of life. After navigating divorce, single motherhood, entrepreneurship, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, Allison shares how she learned to stop abandoning herself and start creating a life that actually felt aligned, authentic, and fulfilling. Together, Jenny and Allison dive into the emotional realities so many women silently carry, including self-doubt, people pleasing, unhealthy relationships, burnout, anxiety, parenting pressure, and the fear that often comes with major life changes. In this powerful and practical conversation, they discuss: • How to rebuild your confidence after major life transitions • Why choosing yourself can feel so uncomfortable • The importance of movement, dance, and somatic healing • Meditation, journaling, and nervous system regulation • How to quiet negative self-talk and cognitive distortions • Active listening and healthier communication in relationships • Parenting without shame, criticism, or constant correction • Why therapy benefits everyone, not just people in crisis • The role community and supportive friendships play in healing • How intentional relationships affect your emotional well-being Allison also shares several simple but powerful therapeutic tools listeners can begin using immediately, including thought reframing exercises, breathwork, grounding techniques, somatic hugs, meditation practices, and strategies for becoming more intentional with both yourself and the people around you. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: “When our children have their needs met… just being present is enough. You’re doing enough.” Whether you are navigating divorce, parenting challenges, entrepreneurship, anxiety, emotional healing, relationship struggles, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself again, this episode offers encouragement, practical tools, and a reminder that growth often starts with learning how to truly listen to yourself. Listen now and start creating a life that feels more aligned, intentional, peaceful, and authentically yours. To connect with Allison Henley or learn more about Roots Family Counseling: Allison Henley Roots Family Counseling https://www.rootsfamilycounseling.com 941.587.9594 info@rootsfamilycounseling.com [therapy@rootsfamilycounseling.com] Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book [http://jennyaldaytownsend.com/book]. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items! Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide [https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide] Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visiting http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com [http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com] Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend [https://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com/category/all-products] and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!

Ep 219 The Hard Truth About Why People Stop Taking You Seriously

Welcome back to another Quickie episode of The Stroke It Podcast with host Jenny Townsend. This episode is all about one thing most people say they want… but very few actually practice: commitment. Not the pretty, motivational version of commitment. The real version. The kind that shows up in your calendar, your habits, your relationships, and your follow-through. Jenny breaks down why wanting something is not the same as committing to it, and how constantly canceling, procrastinating, overpromising, and waiting for motivation can quietly destroy your goals, relationships, confidence, and self-trust. In this honest and empowering conversation, Jenny shares: * Why people stop inviting unreliable people * The difference between motivation and commitment * How self-trust is built through consistency * Why integrity matters more than perfection * The hidden sacrifices behind a “dream life” * What distractions may be keeping you from your goals * How commitment impacts relationships, business, health, and personal growth Jenny also opens up about the sacrifices she made to build the life and business she has today, and challenges listeners to ask themselves one powerful question: What are you willing to give up to create the life you truly want? If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, resentful, or disconnected from your goals, this episode is the wake-up call you may need. Listen now and start committing to the life you say you want. Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book [http://jennyaldaytownsend.com/book]. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items! Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide [https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide] Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visiting http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com [http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com] Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend [https://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com/category/all-products] and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!

Ep 218 Are You Actually Showing Up for the People Who Matter Most?

Relationships don’t fall apart overnight. More often, they fade quietly through missed calls, ignored messages, and the moments we chose not to show up. In this quick but powerful episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend delivers a direct and honest message about connection, accountability, and what it really takes to build meaningful relationships. She challenges a tough idea right from the start: if your relationships feel one-sided or nonexistent, it might be time to look inward. This episode is a reminder that connection doesn’t require perfection. It requires effort. A simple text. A returned call. A commitment to be present when it matters. Jenny shares real-life examples, personal reflections, and practical ways to rebuild connection in your life without overcomplicating it. From friendships to family to your partner and even yourself, how you show up determines everything. If you’ve been waiting for someone else to reach out first, this is your sign to stop waiting. In This Episode • Why lack of connection is often a reflection of our own actions  • The simple habits that strengthen relationships over time  • How avoidance, resentment, and past experiences hold you back  • Why small gestures matter more than big ones  • The importance of responding, acknowledging, and being present  • How to create space in your schedule for meaningful connection  • Showing up for yourself as the foundation for showing up for others  • How to navigate guilt, missed opportunities, and reconnecting  • Why energy and intention shape every interaction  • The one action you can take today to strengthen any relationship This episode is your reminder that the people who matter most are worth your time, your energy, and your effort. And it starts with showing up. If this message resonates, share it with someone who might need it. Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book [http://jennyaldaytownsend.com/book]. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items! Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/ [https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide [https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide] Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visiting http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com [http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com] Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend [https://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com/category/all-products] and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!