Why Following Intuition Beats Any Career Plan – A Radical Guide to Authentic Living with Jenny Jansen | Adult Chair | Private Practice | Professional Development | Therapist

Why Following Intuition Beats Any Career Plan – A Radical Guide to Authentic Living with Jenny Jansen | Adult Chair | Private Practice | Professional Development | Therapist

Author: Lisa Mustard May 7, 2025 Duration: 43:35

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In this episode, I'm so thrilled to welcome back my good friend and incredibly gifted therapist, Jenny Jansen. Jenny shares her inspiring and honest journey from being a fifth-grade teacher to becoming a licensed clinical social worker and certified Adult Chair coach. We dive deep into what it means to live in soul alignment, follow the intuitive nudges, and trust the process of becoming who you're truly meant to be. Our conversation feels just like one of our lunch dates—real, reflective, and full of heart.

Here's what we cover:

  • Jenny's transition from teaching to therapy and how she navigated her "quarter-life crisis"
  • The role intuition and alignment played in building her private practice
  • How she discovered the Adult Chair model and why it transformed her work
  • The difference between the Child, Adolescent, and Adult Chairs—and how they show up in our lives
  • The importance of self-awareness, reparenting, and emotional resilience
  • What it really looks like to take a leap of faith professionally and personally
  • How therapy can be a creative, relational, and deeply intuitive process
  • Tips for anyone thinking about starting their own therapy or coaching practice

Whether you're a fellow therapist, someone seeking healing, or just curious about personal growth, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired.

Listen to  Jenny's other episode.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

 


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