For When You
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsFor when we can't Google our way out of life's sticky spots but we want to feel better--and FAST--enter: This show. For when you feel stuck, lost, messy, like you’re falling behind, or just [fill in the blank]. Through interviews with real people who’ve done hard things, we get real about life’s curveballs so you can feel less alone, more like yourself, and like you can keep going. To wherever that may be.
Created by writer, long-time yoga teacher and self-help enthusiast, Jessica Kenny. You'll like her, she's cool.
We hope you feel inspired.
We hope you laugh (a lot).
And we hope you keep going.
For when you want to take our relationship to the next level: Subscribe, visit ForWhenYou.com and follow us on all the things: @fwypodcast.
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Episodes
27: For When You Need to See Things Differently
June 03, 2019 07:01 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MBWhen Andrew Shipp lost his right eye to a golf ball, he could've made it mean something negative. But, he didn't. He chose to tell himself a different story. In this episode, we talk about what happened to him, why complaining is healthy sometimes, how social media can help or hurt us, and how we can always choose to see things differently, and for the better. Check out pics from the episode at Instagram.com/fwypodcast.
26: For When You Lose A Sibling
April 11, 2019 02:31 - 55 minutes - 63 MBNational Sibling Day might be fun for some #TBT pics and a shoutouts to the one you grew up with, but for others, it's a stark reminder of a relationship lost. Some of us don't get along with our siblings. Or we don't even speak. Or we just met them. Or, they're no longer with us. In this episode, my friend, Meredith, talks about her relationship with her brother, his addiction, his death, and what we don't talk about. Follow along on social media for pictures from each episode, as wel...
25: For When You Get Fired
October 31, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBSome of us are afraid of it. For others, it comes true. Then what? How do we deal with so much shame and unknown? My brother tells us, from his many experiences. (Spoiler alert: We're gonna be OK.) Follow the show at www.Instagram.com/fwypodcast or visit www.ForWhenYou.com.
24: For When You Want a Raise (with Kathlyn Hart)
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBNo one else is going to do it for us, so how can we ask for what we're worth? Kathlyn Hart has some (really good) ideas. But more than that: We talk about how to have difficult conversations, how to trust ourselves even if we feel shaky, and how to be our own goddamn heroes. Text "Earnmore" to 44-222 to get Kat's best scripts. Or visit her at KathlynHart.com and Instagram.com/IAmKathlynHart. Visit ForWhenYou.com for links and more from past episodes.
TINY FWY: For When You Have Hangxiety and/or the Sunday Scaries
September 30, 2018 18:35 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MBFor all of you choosing right now as the time to decide you're a complete loser who's falling short at everything in life: NOT TODAY.
23: For When Everything Hurts (AKA Managing Stress & Pain)
September 12, 2018 01:34 - 59 minutes - 68.4 MBEver wake up and feel like you've aged 20 years overnight? This episode is for you. I talk to Physical Therapist and yoga studio owner, Jackie, about how stress and our brains affect our bodies. And, what we can do about it. Head to ForWhenYou.com for links. Follow along at Instagram.com/fwypodcast Want to contribute a small amount to the show? Visit Patreon.com/ForWhenYou.
22: For When You're Bad with Money (with Cait Flanders)
August 29, 2018 02:11 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBDo you worry about money 95% of the time? Samesies. However you think about money, that's not the way it has to stay. We can start telling a different story and change everything. Like, now. Best-selling author, personal finance blogger, and former in-a-shitload-of-debt-er Cait Flanders did. Luckily for us, she's not keeping it a secret. Check out Cait's blog here: www.CaitFlanders.com For links from the show: www.ForWhenYou.com We're doing a book giveaway! Go to Instagram.com/fwypodc...
21: For When You Don't Know (Pt. 2 with Mary Beth LaRue)
August 08, 2018 02:38 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBOr: For When You're a Foster Parent, and every day could be the day you have to say goodbye, but you just don't know. Mary Beth LaRue and I talk about what living in so much uncertainty has given her (you'll be surprised) and what happens when we stop trying to control so much. Follow along MB's story at: www.marybethlarue.com Instagram.com/marybethlarue More links! www.ForWhenYou.com Instagram.com/fwypodcast To contribute a lil' sumn to the show: www.Patreon.com/ForWhenYou
20: For When You Don't Know (Pt. 1)
July 25, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MBIn other words, all of us, almost always. It's just that sometimes that unknown is so scary and painful and uncomfortable, it seems like we'll never get out of it. Or worse: We won't be able to handle it. We forget to trust ourselves. At 21, Sarah started experiencing stomach pain. Flash forward ten years, lots more symptoms, and no answers. In this episode, you'll hear how she handled it and how we can all surrender to the unknown a little more. Head to ForWhenYou.com or Instagram.com/F...
19: For When You Feel Small
July 11, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBAKA: For when you feel incapable or not good enough. Which is all of us from time to time, right? Whether it’s compared to what you’re facing, a dream you have, or another person, we can all feel like we don’t measure up. This episode is to remind you you don’t have to.
18: For When You're Never The Same
June 20, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 66.2 MBThis week we tackle one of life's biggest curveballs: Parenting. Even if you chose it, becoming a parent has more unknowns, rollercoasters and struggles than most self-inflicted experiences. And even if you don't have kids or want them, your entire life can be turned upside down anytime. When you're in the thick of the terror and intensity, you NEED to know, "Am I going to make it through this?" New-ish parents, John & Bridget, are here to tell you--and so much more.
17: For When You Can't Fix Them
June 13, 2018 07:22 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBIn this FWY listener requested episode, Jess' friend Chelsea is back to talk about having two parents who struggle with addiction, how she stopped trying to take on their pain, allow herself feel her own and even let go.
16: For When You Fail
June 06, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MBFailing sucks. But turns out, not trying sucks more. Professional Failure, Allie, & I talk about her biggest ones, how they made her better, why we don’t have to love failure, but we don’t have to be so afraid of it, either. Follow Allie and all her creep old-lady wisdom on Instagram.com/AllieNunzi Follow me, too, I'm also creepy: Instagram.com/FWYpodcast Facebook.com/FWYpodcast Twitter.com/FWYpodcast Head to ForWhenYou.com for links to JK Rowling's commencement speech, the Comed...
15: For When You Procrastinate
May 30, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 44.3 MBFor months, I did nothing but think about how much nothing I'd been doing. Because that felt easier than doing the thing that I knew I'd been avoiding (this podcast). My friend Catherine Smart--a cook with her own business and on TV, a writer, a mom--doesn't get stuck in that cycle. So I asked her what her secrets are (she's nice so she told me). Check out ForWhenYou.com for notes on every show. Also let's do the thing on social media where you follow and like and comment and I remember pe...
14: For When You Need To Forgive
May 23, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 61.8 MBAfter nearly 10 years of not speaking, my friend finally let her dad back into her life. This episode is about what it took to do that. We also talk about dealing with anger, the stories we make up when we're mad, and how compassion is a game-changer. Come hang out with me on social media (please, for the love of god). instagram.com/fwypodcast twitter.com/fwypodcast facebook.com/fwypodcast Also, rate and review if you like the show because that's a little thing that helps a lot a...
13: For When You Make A Mistake
May 16, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBSeason 2, bb! Ever made a mistake? Knew it. This one's for you (inspired by a pretty good one made by yours truly) with the hope that you'll remember it's definitely not just you. Keep up with Season 2 by following @fwypodcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. www.instagram.com/fwypodcast/ www.facebook.com/fwypodcast www.twitter.com/fwypodcast Have an idea for a show? Email me at [email protected]. Oh, be a doll and rate & review on iTunes, too, would ya? About the show: Host...
12: For When You're Overwhelmed (And Need A Beer)
June 14, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBSeason 1 finale! We drink a beer and LOL about having no control, getting overwhelmed and why complaining is necessary sometimes. She also shares about struggling with IVF, living with Multiple Sclerosis (and a good FYI about spinal taps), having an ailing parent and why therapy is the shit. -- Want to help me plan Season 2? Email stories or topics to [email protected] or visit www.ForWhenYou.com. You can also keep in touch/keep it real with me on all the social things at @fwypodcast. ...
11: For When You Live To Tell It
June 07, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBAfter her husband took his own life, Jessica tried to do the same. In this episode, my guest and I talk about shame, stigmas, and the power of sharing your story. For links, pictures and more episodes, visit www.ForWhenYou.com, or follow along on all the things: Facebook Instagram Twitter Have an idea for a "For When You ______?" Send it to [email protected].
10: For When Your Parents Get Older
May 31, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 56.5 MBI talk to Elli Richter--a life coach--about how she repaired her relationship with her parents, who live in Germany, and what happened when it became clear time with one of them was running out soon. Then, I call my Dad to talk to him about death. For links and pictures from the episode, visit www.ForWhenYou.com, or follow along on social media: Facebook and Instagram. To submit ideas for episode topics, email Jess at [email protected]. And if you're a true friend, you'll rate and r...
09: For When You Take A Step Back
May 24, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBAKA: For when you have to move back into your parents' house. This week I talk to one of my best friends about going into debt, moving back in with her parents and shifting her mindset. For more, visit the website at www.ForWhenYou.com and follow us on all the things at @fwypodcast. Have an idea for an episode? Email me at [email protected].
08: For When You Want To Quit Your Job (Part 2)
May 17, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBPart 2 delves more quitting guilt and anxiety, the mental energy you get back when you quit, plus what to ask yourself and how to make life a little easier while you're in it, all from a guy who quit a "great" job even though he had a mortgage and no plan. Oh, and he's a recruiter, so he knows his shit. For links to that Oatmeal article, the exercise Dalton mentions and more from the show, visit www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable...
07: For When You Want To Quit Your Job (Part 1)
May 10, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBWhen I first heard the voice to change careers, I told it to STFU. When that didn't work, I desperately sought advice from the internet, all of which was terrible. This is an attempt to fix that by showing how different this can look. Exhibit A: How to leap, from a guy who did it. To see Jay's photography, go to www.JayRushPhoto.com, or visit www.ForWhenYou.com and our social media pages (@fwypodcast). -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life get difficult or uncomfortable and we're in ...
06: For When You Need To Slow The Eff Down
May 03, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBA lot of us tell ourselves we're not doing enough. But when we don't take time to slow down, life will help us out, whether we like it or not. Other appropriate titles: For When You Push Yourself Too Hard, For When Life Hands You A Can Of Whoop Ass, For When You’re A Mess and For When You Need A Bath. For pictures from the episode, check out our social media pages at @fwypodcast, or visit www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we...
05: For When You Get Cancer
April 26, 2017 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat do you tell yourself when life hands you a plot twist? Lindsay Jean Thomson shares how she has dealt with finding out she has Stage 3 cancer, losing her hair, the right (and wrong) things to say, and how to change your own narrative when life happens. For links to Lindsay's cancer diaries on Vice.com, her podcast "I Love That," women's networking community (www.WomenCatalysts.com), show notes, and more from the episode, visit www.ForWhenYou.com or follow us on all the things: @fwypodc...
04: For When You Fall Apart
April 19, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 45 MBWhen Sarah's baby, Grace, died just three days after being born, Sarah fell apart. In this episode, she shares how she grieved, being pregnant with twins and breaking stigmas. Plus, I tell her something I’ve never told her. For pictures of Sarah and her family, as well as links to mentions from the show, visit www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? We ...
03: For When You Need To Fight
April 12, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MBA professional boxer and former drug dealer shares how he went from a potential 13-year prison sentence to a national champion, how he handles anger, adversity and loss, as well as how to not let your past control your future. Visit www.ForWhenYou.com to watch the trailer to Chordale''s documentary, pictures and more links to what we talk about. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves...
02: For When You Want To Break The Rules
April 05, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 50.7 MBAt 30, Emily gets weird looks that she has no plans to stop traveling, get a “real job” and settle down. But that’s the point. In this episode, we talk about following your gut, getting Zika, projecting our shit onto other people (we gotta stop that), and living from hope instead of fear. For show notes, a blog post on the episode, and links to what we mention in our convo, head to www.ForWhenYou.com. -- WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets difficult or uncomfortable and we're in...
01: For When You Want To Create Something
March 29, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBA lot of us never take risks because of fear of failing or what others think. We stop ourselves before we even get started. This week, my guest, Chelsea, talks about trying holding her shit together, the struggles that led to her big idea (www.ProjectPeacefulWarriors.org), what it takes to get started, and to keep going. About the episode: 4:15 - Chelsea shares how feeling out of control led her right where she needed to be to get started 9:00 - Having no more fucks to give and running ...
0: For When You Don't Know What This Is
March 19, 2017 00:49 - 5 minutes - 6.62 MBOr who I am. Listen to the end for a sneak peek of Season 1. Pour yourself a glass and get cozy. About the show: WTF is FWY? You know how when life gets hard or uncomfortable and we're in all this unknown, we sometimes look outside of ourselves for answers? No, just me? We Google shit like, "Should I break up with my boyfriend?" Or we ask our barista if they think we should quit our jobs or start that business. We know they can't tell us and life isn't a test we can cheat on, but we're...