The Fully Connected Podcast with Chris Jones

We Didn’t Talk About Feelings Growing Up | Anxiety, Grief, and Healing with Fanny Ocha

In this episode, I sit down with Fanny for a real and honest conversation about anxiety, grief, and growth. She shares how therapy helped her reframe anxiety from something overwhelming into a protective tool, and how losing her mom shaped her perspective on life and relationships. We also dive into growing up in a Mexican household where therapy wasn’t always accepted, and the challenges of choosing healing in a culture that doesn’t always talk about it. Fannie opens up about past relationships, learning to move forward, and what it looks like to truly do the work. Outside of therapy, she’s a product designer in tech, an artist, and the host of the Here’s to You Podcast, bringing creativity and self reflection into everything she does. This episode is honest, vulnerable, and a reminder that healing isn’t meant to be done alone.

The One Rule His Mom Taught Him About Life Everyone Needs To Hear

In this episode, I sit down with Chaz Mack, entrepreneur and director of New Beginnings Youth Home, a boys’ home supporting youth in the foster care system. Formerly a football coach, Chaz shares how he’s been able to push through adversity and dedicate his life to mentoring young men and helping them beat the odds. He talks about powerful life lessons from his mom, including the mindset of “pick your hards” the importance of discipline, relationships, and why you cannot be a part-time worker expecting full-time results. Chaz also opens up about stepping into music as a rapper. This is a much watch episode! Chaz is dropping some gems on this one! tap the link to watch! GET CONNECTED WITH CHRIS TODAY! https://linktr.ee/fullyconnected  https://www.fullyconnectedcounseling.com https://www.instagram.com/chris.fullyconnected/ GET CONNECTED WITH THE GUEST!  https://www.instagram.com/bigteefs/

What 10 Years of Cutting Men's Hair Taught Her About Relationships

In this episode, I sit down with Ruth Vinova, owner and barber at Vibez Barber and Esthetics, for a real and reflective conversation about growth, ego, relationships, and self accountability. With over a decade behind the chair, Ruth shares the pros and cons of being a female barber, her journey to opening her own shop, and what she has learned about men  cutting hair and how it changed her perspective. GET CONNECTED WITH CHRIS TODAY! https://linktr.ee/fullyconnected  https://www.fullyconnectedcounseling.com https://www.instagram.com/chris.fullyconnected/ GET CONNECTED WITH THE GUEST!  https://www.instagram.com/ruth_barberlife/

Mike Epps Gave Him Advice That Changed Everything with guest Pooh Hefner Jr.

"From Jail Cell To Opening For Mike Epps" This week I’m joined by comedian Pooh Hefner Jr., who survived jail, opened for Mike Epps, and turned his struggles into punchlines. Poo Hefner Jr., who has opened for major names like Mike Epps and Gary Owen, shares what it was really like doing three years in jail and how that experience shifted his mindset forever. He talks about surviving 90 days in solitary confinement, rehearsing jokes in the dark to stay sane, and how comedy became his escape. Now a viral sensation with millions of views across platforms, Pooh breaks down the grind of the comedy game, why it is a long road to success, and the real advice he received from legends like Mike Epps that changed his perspective.

People Pleasing Is Quietly Ruining Your Relationships with Jenny Helms

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Helms LCFMT, owner of Soma Therapy in Wichita, Kansas and a licensed clinical marriage and family counselor, for an honest and eye opening conversation about narcissism, boundaries, and healing. Jenny breaks down what narcissism really looks like, why people pleasing and defensiveness show up in relationships, and how difficulty saying no can quietly destroy self worth and connection. We talk about how highly intelligent people can still struggle deeply in romantic relationships, how trauma shapes behavior, and what it actually takes to reconnect with your true authentic self. Jenny also opens up about her personal journey overcoming an eating disorder, building Soma Therapy, and shares insights from her book Beneath Your Bullshit: A Guide for Rediscovering Your Awesomeness. This episode is grounded, practical, and packed with clarity for anyone trying to understand themselves and their relationships better.