How I Met Myself

39. Final Countdown To Baby # 3 And Other Life Updates

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 [http://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 [https://www.instagram.com/_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! –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself [https://www.instagram.com/_howimetmyself/] Website: https://howimetmyself.me [https://howimetmyself.me] Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com [howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com]

38. Finding Your Authentic Voice And Using It To Create The Life You Desire

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 [https://www.instagram.com/_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! –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself [https://www.instagram.com/_howimetmyself/] Website: https://howimetmyself.me [https://howimetmyself.me] Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com [howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com]

37. The Yoga Of Parenting: Applying Ancient Teachings To Modern-Day Parenthood | w/ Sarah Ezrin, Author Of The Yoga Of Parenting

Writer, yoga educator and mother of two, Sarah Ezrin, joins Jessica on the podcast this week to discuss her book, The Yoga Of Parenting. In her book, which was released in 2023, she applies the teachings of yoga to parenting and offers practical advice for how we can stay grounded, connect with our kids and practice self-compassion throughout parenthood.  During their conversation, they discuss how Sarah came to write this book and many of the tools she employs as a mom of two toddlers to help her stay present, nourish her nervous system and care for herself so she can show up for her kids in the way she wants. They get real about the struggles of modern-day motherhood. In spite of the inadequacy of our systems, Sarah offers suggestions for how we can replicate aspects of “the village” to better support ourselves in the raising of our children. In this episode, you will learn: * Why we must prioritize ourselves in order to be better parents * Ways to nourish our nervous systems and why this matters in parenthood * How to become more present when spending time with your children * Why parenting is an opportunity for personal growth * How becoming a parent expands us - both materially and spiritually * The importance of developing an identity outside of your role as a parent Did you find this conversation with Sarah inspiring? If so, take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram, tagging @_howimetmyself [https://www.instagram.com/_howimetmyself/]. And don’t forget to “Follow” the show on Apple or Spotify, so you never miss an episode! Thank you! – Connect with Sarah Ezrin (Guest) Website: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/ [https://sarahezrinyoga.com/]  Instagram: @sarahezrinyoga [https://www.instagram.com/sarahezrinyoga] TikTok: @sarahezrin [https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahezrin] YouTube: @sarahezrinyoga [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UcjY-WVb_TxrPVCBXykVw] Book: The Yoga Of Parenting [https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Parenting-Yoga-Based-Practices-Grounded/dp/1645471179] by Sarah Ezrin – Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host): Instagram: @_howimetmyself [https://www.instagram.com/_howimetmyself/] Website: https://howimetmyself.me [https://howimetmyself.me/]  Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com [howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com] — Resources: * Jon Kabat-Zinn books [https://jonkabat-zinn.com/offerings/books/] * Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children [https://www.amazon.com/Buddhism-Mothers-Young-Children-Becoming/dp/1742371922/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A5EFXBY2XL6P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AuXWBnqWAnBvtkxjzQ0YBdwu2xp2UymO56jjzrP9MI0_Diemf3B7a6LV-ZMwctEXyLfyQK6OzpKOJCsBotLmemR02iBC3FSkvD7ddQbyFl1mzpzDMdxwc1HfPHyCHJX3roT05VhffpQWxuIcV8wKodxUXZsvCs3dJQ6oU1jVXke1acOeIbag29BiXvDTDwCpo8-1tdOCh2DK-ZXsxCZ63_NmP0g2I6bl1yw6qA6jDOw.sU9FXanwQQ3DglXWNGpQMeEWCKW6e7xTzzIdToO52vY&dib_tag=se&keywords=buddhism+for+mothers+of+young+children&qid=1711507004&sprefix=buddhism+for+young+mo%2Caps%2C327&sr=8-1] by Sarah Napthali  * Hunter Clarke-Fields - Mindful Mama Movement [https://mindfulmamamentor.com/] * Fair Play [https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Play-Eve-Rodsky-audiobook/dp/B07QR7MZFY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=348EZP08ARXRI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tex7QfXS8XBRmz1xkl95UHIZkoa5N-mgxTJLt6oW5aCNvfHytU076q6KlS1G5pBfNCgoapos7jmuPig9hakdEg.IQIudEG2U2ZOgNhyvzjgld0iO7gf311g4-mjzU3b-HY&dib_tag=se&keywords=fair+play+eve+rodsky&qid=1711508981&s=audible&sprefix=fair+play+eve+rodsky%2Caudible%2C331&sr=1-1] by Eve Rodsky * Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting The Story of Parenthood [https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Brain-Neuroscience-Rewriting-Parenthood/dp/B094LCKYN1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5REDG45WXUI3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7xBQudt0ZZ_i80m7Efir9YrPFaZ56kkpdhV0mjkFaQyPDwojOy_-41ZelXUQb_k8R_xCxFlYz5UaiSEqOCZ1JFNa3B1NSvv_UIqxig9fkwvMRpJmAAFII_-fvZARFQqoVTmSgHGtdgG3_Z8cOrZREvOW-F_9VegR8g2QCxMt8n6W6YhaOGe3dg6kWjE0BnhPetwRs2D99s-x0f3uA91BQn2dW4a5glhVE1ASCRVM5ZU.4xw8pND_Wl9HkZnQuODKy9uStxFjs3W9XCHm-sORiSo&dib_tag=se&keywords=mother+brain+book&qid=1711508944&s=audible&sprefix=mother+brain%2Caudible%2C156&sr=1-1] by Chelsea Conaboy * Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans [https://www.amazon.com/Hunt-Gather-Parent-Ancient-Cultures/dp/B08CQBB11F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KB6NDEE4S2IA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BCRwjRN_e6__59AyijrEOLqGBjsErks9JO_YyDkfNAs4uj-MXMbOIRB5W-nhBQ8ApgBKG8Rp4Hleum9p_7zkTRv_7-Rf0bc8mdfvfGOGwdHU3Sw44-lNvXY2Zxw28BWk9c6mW-h4vxLihoNKbMEIaJDlVgrj65e8qFJrHBYceS5ILA1q0OP8qisRluPM5amqiewxUwSBYL2xE2lsbY_Rn4k5fSyeuVi7If0Z79N8X60.hX9V9Dg4cAhy7BLHlhkilugGmSQE2HCbG2g70VnsxCQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=hunt+gather+parent&qid=1711508825&s=books&sprefix=hunt+gather+paren%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1] by Michaeleen Doucleff * Dr. Dan Siegel books [https://drdansiegel.com/books/]

36. The Initiation Into Motherhood: There’s No Going Back. Only Progress And Evolution

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 [https://www.instagram.com/_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! –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself [https://www.instagram.com/_howimetmyself/] Website: https://howimetmyself.me [https://howimetmyself.me] Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com [howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com]

35. The 5 Steps To Ensure You Get The Self-Care You Need And Deserve

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 [https://www.instagram.com/_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! –  Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @_howimetmyself [https://www.instagram.com/_howimetmyself/] Website: https://howimetmyself.me [https://howimetmyself.me] Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com [howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com]