Connected with Jen and Shannon

Loneliness and the Arts with Alex Rodriguez

In a world facing rising loneliness, burnout, and disconnection, what if healing requires more than medicine alone? In this episode of Connected with Jen & Shannon, we sit down with interdisciplinary researcher and artist Alex Rodriguez to explore the emerging world of social prescribing — a growing movement where doctors and healthcare systems are beginning to prescribe art, creativity, nature, and human connection as part of wellbeing. Together, we explore: * why loneliness has become a public health crisis * how creativity impacts mental health and the nervous system * why art may be more essential to healing than we realize * the role of social cohesion, meaning-making, and connection in wellbeing * how “peace,” healing, and community may actually be practices we learn together This conversation lives at the intersection of science and soul, logic and intuition, individual healing and collective wellbeing. Because maybe art isn’t “extra.” Maybe it’s part of what makes us human.

Authenticity Isn’t What You Think—Here’s How It’s Built with Laurie Schloff and Hava Horowitz

Most people think authenticity is something you either have… or you don’t. But what if it’s something you build? In this episode, we explore authenticity through the lens of communication, presence, and awareness—and challenge the idea that it starts from within. Is authenticity shaped by our inner world… or built through how we show up, act, and connect with others? Featuring a powerful mother-daughter duo: Laurie Schloff — executive communication coach, author, and industry leader whose work has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, Cosmopolitan, and The Wall Street Journal Hava Horowitz — Harvard Business School educator, actor, and communication coach who helps individuals connect body, voice, and story Together, we explore: How confidence and authenticity are built through behavior and feedback Why presence is often a physiological—not just mental—shift The role of the body and nervous system in communication under pressure How storytelling shapes identity—and how identity shapes how we show up Why conflict, tension, and even discomfort may be essential to real connection Along the way, a deeper idea emerges: Authenticity isn’t just something you feel. It’s something you practice—in real time, in relationship. Because in the end, communication isn’t just about what you say. It’s about how you show up—with awareness, intention, and the willingness to grow.

Listening Beyond Words: the Body, the Field, and Living in Resonance with Dr. Ginny Whitelaw

What if the most important signals in your life… aren’t logical? In this episode of Connected with Jen and Shannon, we sit down with Dr. Ginny Whitelaw—a former NASA scientist, Zen master, and leadership expert—to explore the space between logic and intuition… science and soul—and what becomes possible when we learn to listen beyond words. Because what if your body isn’t just reacting to the world— but actually sensing it through resonance? This conversation dives into the idea that we’re not separate individuals operating in isolation… we’re part of a field of connection and consciousness. And your body? It’s your antenna. We explore: * Resonance as the hidden force behind connection and human behavior * The relationship between science and soul—and why it’s not either/or * How intuition and logic can work together, not in opposition * Why the body often knows before the mind can explain * How leadership is the practice of turning energy into things that matter * The role of deep listening, presence, and awareness in navigating complexity * What it means to live and lead from a place of connection and consciousness This isn’t about choosing sides— logic or intuition, science or soul. It’s about integration. Because the leaders who will navigate what’s next… are the ones who can sense, listen, and respond—not just analyze. If you’ve ever felt something you couldn’t explain… or knew something before you could prove it… You’re already experiencing resonance. 🎧 Listen in and explore what it means to live, lead, and connect—on a deeper level.

You Don't Lack Intuition, You Just Don't Trust It with Karen Sigalas

Most people think they’re stuck because they don’t know what to do. But what if that’s not the problem? In this episode, we explore a deeper truth: you don’t lack intuition… you just don’t trust it. We’re joined by leadership coach Karen Sigalas to unpack what self-trust really is—and why it’s the foundation for how we lead, decide, and show up in uncertain moments. Together, we dive into: Why self-trust has nothing to do with being right How self-awareness without self-compassion turns into self-judgment The science behind “intuition” (and why it’s not as woo as you think) What it actually looks like to build trust with yourself—day by day How self-trust changes the way we lead, connect, and navigate uncertainty This conversation lives at the intersection of logic and intuition, science and lived experience—and invites you to rethink how you relate to your own inner knowing. Because the real shift isn’t finding the right answer… It’s trusting yourself enough to move forward without one. 🎧 If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, overanalyzed a decision, or waited for certainty before taking action—this one’s for you.

An FBI Mindset… Meets Intuition (And It Changes Everything) with Adam Dickinson

What happens when an FBI-trained mind starts trusting intuition? For most of us, logic has always been the gold standard. Analyze it. Prove it. Get it right. But what if the answers you’re looking for… aren’t just in your thoughts? In this episode of Connected with Jen and Shannon, we sit down with Adam Dickinson, a former FBI analyst who now helps people integrate logic and intuition to navigate life with more clarity and alignment. This conversation explores what it really looks like when structure meets sensing—when data meets inner knowing. We dive into: Why we’re over-relying on analysis (and what it’s costing us) Intuition as an additional data point—not the opposite of logic What “alignment” actually feels like (hint: calm certainty) The role of the body in decision-making Why identity breakdowns can be a powerful turning point How to begin trusting yourself without abandoning structure This is not about choosing between science or spirituality. It’s about learning how to use both. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head… or disconnected from your gut—this episode will shift how you think about decision-making, awareness, and what it means to truly trust yourself. 🎧 Listen now and start tuning into a different kind of intelligence.