Undoing with Jeanie Duncan

Undoing E4: Co-Lab—"Hiding and The Risk of Being Real" with Lyn Koonce

This is a special Co-Lab episode: Jeanie sits down with her life and business partner, Lyn Koonce, for the kind of conversation they call a laboratory, where they test and share perspectives on something they’re each curious about. Today’s subject is hiding: the times in their lives they’ve hidden who they are, or hidden from who they are, and what that cost them. They also turn the question toward the present, asking where they might still be hiding now and how it could be holding them back, individually and as partners. An intimate look at courage and finally being seen. Main Topics * Lyn’s early experience of hiding her sexual identity in adolescence, and the decades-long double life she led as a music educator and church music director * Jeanie’s own hiding from herself inside a twenty-five-year marriage, the slow unraveling that led to her coming out at 47, and the life she had to dismantle in order to live her true self * The hidden cost of hiding: chameleon behavior, people-pleasing, and the exhausting work of constantly scanning a room for safety * The power of being witnessed: how Jeanie and Lyn’s meeting through music became the catalyst for both of their “undoings” Links & Resources * Choosing Me: The Journey Home to My True Self by Jeanie Duncan [https://jeanieduncan.com/my-book/]  * Brené Brown, “The Power of Vulnerability” (TED Talk) [https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability]: referenced regarding numbing the bad and the good * Amy Speace [https://www.amyspeace.com/], singer-songwriter and producer of Lyn Koonce's album Begin Again, mentioned in the episode * Lyn Koonce Music website [https://www.lynkooncemusic.com/] * Connect with Lyn Koonce on social: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyn-koonce-862a91217/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kooncelyn/], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lynkoonce]  Call to Action If you enjoyed this show, please give us some love! * Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undoing-with-jeanie-duncan/id1896209077] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5b5inkWfoMKJ7G6e96HaVw] * Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway. LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_duncan/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.duncan.75] Host & Show Info * Host Name: Jeanie P. Duncan * About the Host: Jeanie is a transformation partner helping leaders and organizations align with their values, discover their core purpose, and create meaningful impact in the world. Bringing over 25 years of experience as a CEO, advisor, leadership coach, speaker, and author, Jeanie offers knowledgeable and passionate guidance to generate powerful, effective, and strategic change on the personal and organization level. * Visit the Podcast Website [https://jeanieduncan.com/podcast/] * Connect with Jeanie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/]

Undoing E3: "Heart & Horse: What No Credential Could Teach Me" with Ginny Telego

What happens when the most honest feedback you’ve ever received comes not from a colleague or a coach, but from a horse? In this episode, leadership consultant and coach Ginny Telego shares how a stress-induced hospital stay and some unfiltered wisdom from her horse, Wager, became the wake-up call that changed everything. This is a conversation about body wisdom, the cost of silence, and what becomes possible when we finally stop negotiating with our own knowing—a story for every woman who has carried more than was ever hers to hold. Guest Information: Ginny Telego is a leadership development consultant, coach, and founder of The Collaboration Partners, where she works with emerging leaders through the C-suite. She also serves as Senior Facilitator and Master Trainer with TeachingHorse and E3A (Equine Experiential Education Association) guiding leaders through transformative experiential work at the intersection of human behavior and horsemanship. Main Topics Leaving a job she loved: How a toxic work culture slowly eroded Ginny’s health—and the years of denial that preceded her decision to leave The body’s breaking point: Ginny’s account of landing in the ER with a heart rhythm disrupted by chronic stress and what a trauma-informed doctor helped her see. This attunement became a life-changing promise she made to herself. The wisdom of her horse: Wager delivered the feedback no coach or colleague had been able to…forcing a release of suppressed anger, unhealthy loyalty, and emotional weight that wasn’t hers to hold People-pleasing, approval-seeking, and the need to never let anyone down: The deeply ingrained stories Ginny had to examine, and ultimately rewrite, about her identity and worth Resilience as a forever journey: From the job loss to a house fire to ongoing undoing—how Ginny continues to navigate change with curiosity, courage, and a willingness to be with not-knowing Links & Resources * The Collaboration Partners [https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/] – Ginny’s consulting and coaching firm * TeachingHorse [https://www.teachinghorse.com/]– Equine-assisted leadership development * E3A [https://www.e3assoc.org/] – Equine Experiential Education Association * Connect with Ginny on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnytelego/] * Follow The Collaboration Partners on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaboration-partners/] Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please give us some love! * Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undoing-with-jeanie-duncan/id1896209077] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5b5inkWfoMKJ7G6e96HaVw]— your reviews help more women find the show. * Share this episode with a friend! If it resonated, tag us on social media and share your biggest takeaway. * Follow the show so you never miss an episode.   Host & Show Info * Host Name: Jeanie P. Duncan * About the Host: Jeanie is a transformation partner helping leaders and organizations align with their values, discover their core purpose, and create meaningful impact in the world. Bringing over 25 years of experience as a CEO, advisor, leadership coach, speaker, and author, Jeanie offers knowledgeable and passionate guidance to generate powerful, effective, and strategic change on the personal and organization level. * Visit the Podcast Website [https://jeanieduncan.com/podcast/] * Connect with Jeanie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/]

Undoing E2: "Redefining Enough" with Christie Soper

Description: This episode features Undoing guest, Christie Soper, an extraordinary leader, entrepreneur, and recent retiree who shares her powerful journey of reimagining success, embracing an ever-unfolding identity, and redefining "enough." Christie shares how transitioning into early retirement has revealed new and deep insights about her own authenticity, purpose, and balance. Tune in for insights about how to step forward boldy and bravely, transforming your life no matter where you are on your threshold of change.  Main Topics * Christie’s leadership journey from Fortune 200 executive to entrepreneurship and retiree * The importance of embracing the concept of “enough” and setting boundaries * How big waves of change can be sleep-worthy when you relax into uncertainty * The role of purpose over achievement and significance over material success * The power of self-care, mindfulness, and listening to your inner voice * Rewriting identity after career shifts and caregiving experiences Call to Action * Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undoing-with-jeanie-duncan/id1896209077] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5b5inkWfoMKJ7G6e96HaVw] * Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway. LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_duncan/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.duncan.75]     Links & Resources Host & Show Info * Host Name: Jeanie P. Duncan * About the Host: Jeanie is a transformation partner helping leaders and organizations align with their values, discover their core purpose, and create meaningful impact in the world. Bringing over 25 years of experience as a CEO, advisor, leadership coach, speaker, and author, Jeanie offers knowledgeable and passionate guidance to generate powerful, effective, and strategic change on the personal and organization level. * Visit the Podcast Website [https://jeanieduncan.com/podcast/] * Connect with Jeanie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/]

Undoing E1: "The Undoing Behind Undoing: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What It Really Took"

In this episode, Undoing Podcast creator and host, Jeanie Duncan, shares the most key undoing that had to happen in her own life in order to develop and launch Undoing: Women on the threshold, in the journey, and beyond.  It’s a story of letting go, overcoming fears, and rewriting limiting beliefs to step into her true voice—offering insights for anyone at a threshold moment. She recaps resources that were key for inspiration, accountability, and bringing it all together.  Resource & Links: * "Mindset" by Carol Dweck [https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Nu_2yJCG8MYrnDRLvJ54JM1UKgSeE_DjpSsyXURar0IJKhuNOsP6jfK2GWTYyMWA_nMCNHPm_uhS_Z-XGWYs4cfa6T9Sn4-io5k2O3R05kHcqDgH9kEuFCYTOV0B0tYYRktFYrYswm6XoB5RAvaGGi5DRJfk-KVKL9e2yCy0vCRTTHWflzNEhHE91P5rl98B6o2tBHe1dV3N2_salHoa1Jv115YbRs4H-4fRRsYAAZQ.5dYxB2A2hGjBslxapNQouS1tjE0jrUZb0_D1OqDHYBs&qid=1777921351&sr=8-1] * "Choosing Me: The Journey Home to My True Self" [https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Me-Journey-Home-True/dp/B0BJY351J5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k2HmWBpKzndTi69wwj527Q.P1AWECE2MhhYb4Q-ELqVSuqbfk89JVsMaav1S_uJ3vY&qid=1777921270&sr=1-1] by Jeanie Duncan Connect with Jeanie Duncan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/] Reflect and Take Action: * What might you be dreaming of, beginning, or wanting to do differently?  * What do you need to change in order to do it? What’s the Undoing that needs to happen in your life right now?  * What resources are available to support you?  * What’s one step you can take to move you forward?    Host & Show Info * Host Name: Jeanie P. Duncan * About the Host: Jeanie is a transformation partner helping leaders and organizations align with their values, discover their core purpose, and create meaningful impact in the world. Bringing over 25 years of experience as a CEO, advisor, leadership coach, speaker, and author, Jeanie offers knowledgeable and passionate guidance to generate powerful, effective, and strategic change on the personal and organization level. * Visit the Podcast Website [https://jeanieduncan.com/podcast/] * Connect with Jeanie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/]

Undoing Trailer

Official trailer for the Undoing Podcast. Host & Show Info * Host Name: Jeanie P. Duncan * About the Host: Jeanie is a transformation partner helping leaders and organizations align with their values, discover their core purpose, and create meaningful impact in the world. Bringing over 25 years of experience as a CEO, advisor, leadership coach, speaker, and author, Jeanie offers knowledgeable and passionate guidance to generate powerful, effective, and strategic change on the personal and organization level. * Visit the Podcast Website [https://jeanieduncan.com/podcast/] * Connect with Jeanie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieduncan/]