Journey Forward With Joree Rose

I want to share something honestly, not as an announcement, but as a conversation. This podcast has been a meaningful part of my life and, I know, a quiet companion for many of you. It's helped create awareness, language, and reflection around the inner work so many women are doing. And lately, I've been listening more closely, to myself and to the women I serve. What I've come to understand is this; we don't need more content. We need more connection. In this final episode, I talk about why I'm closing this chapter of the podcast, what this season has taught me, and why conversation - not consumption - is where deeper healing happens. This isn't about loss. It's about evolution. If you've been walking alongside me here and want to stay connected as things unfold, joining my newsletter is the best place to do that. I'll also continue sharing reflections on social media. Thank you for being part of this chapter. It's meant more than you know. To stay connected: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Subscribe to the n

In this deeply personal episode, Joree shares the mindfulness practice that truly transformed her life, lovingkindness, or metta. Rooted in Buddhist meditation, this heart-opening practice offers a path out of low self-worth, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment, and into self-confidence, self-compassion, and deeper connections to yourself and others. Joree reveals how repeating the simple phrases "May I be strong, may I be confident, may I be capable" became the foundation for healing her inner critic, rebuilding her self-concept, and transforming her relationships, first with herself, then with her daughters, and even with people she struggles with. You'll learn how to personalize this timeless practice, understand the neuroscience behind why it works, and discover how loving softens shame, nurtures forgiveness, and opens the door to true self-acceptance. Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Pod

Every year near Thanksgiving, Joree gets practical about gratitude - beyond seasonal clichés and without bypassing what's hard. You'll learn how to work with your brain's negativity bias, use neuroplasticity to "take in the good," and practice gratitude that deepens presence, resilience, and connection, especially in relationships. Joree also shares favorite tools from her book A Year of Gratitude (365 daily prompts and practices), the "one thing, five reasons" exercise, and a simple guided practice for receiving appreciation so it actually lands. If you've worried that gratitude means ignoring the storm, this conversation shows you how to acknowledge the storm and feel the rainbow when it comes - no spiritual bypass required.   Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/   Connect with Joree & John for relationship work: • Website: www.

This episode goes deeper into two pillars of healing: quieting your inner critic and practicing genuine self-compassion. Joree breaks down how harsh self-talk can sometimes masquerade as "motivation," how to spot whose voice you're actually hearing inside your mind whenever your inner critic gets loud, and what to do in the exact moment you start spiraling. You'll learn a simple real-time interrupt-and-reframe method, a three-times-daily self check-in that builds awareness with compassion (not judgment), and how boundaries, nervous-system regulation, and reframing shame open the door to lasting change. Expect practical language you can use immediately - at work, in relationships, and with yourself - so you can swap self-abandonment for self-support and become the kind of inner ally you've always needed.   Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardp

Self-compassion isn’t just “being nice to yourself” - it’s a trainable skill that rewires how you relate to pain, shame, and stress. In this episode, Joree breaks down Kristin Neff’s three pillars - mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness - and expands them with two game-changers: values-based boundaries and letting go of what no longer serves you. You’ll learn how to combat the fear of emotional “backdraft,” the power of shifting how you name things to yourself, such as saying “I’m experiencing anxiety right now,” vs “I am anxious” and how embodying self-compassionate postures (i.e. hand-on-heart, heart-opener, warrior stance, and even a self-hug) can actually help self-regulate in the moment. Joree also walks you through simple loving-kindness phrases you can personalize until you actually believe them. If your inner critic has been running the show, this episode gives you practical, compassionate tools to turn the volume down on that inner critic and how to turn up the volume on your worthiness.   Conne

We’re kicking off October with a truth bomb: your inner critic isn’t the enemy—it’s a clumsy protector with terrible delivery. In this episode, Joree unpacks how that harsh voice keeps you stuck in perfectionism, comparison, fear, and shame, and shows you how to pause, get curious, and rewire it into a compassionate ally. Drawing on mindfulness, research-informed practices (hat tip to Kristin Neff), and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to turn down the volume on self-criticism so you can turn up authenticity, boundaries, and embodied joy.   Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/   Connect with Joree & John for relationship work: • Website: www.loveisntenough.net • Instagram: @loveisntenough33 • Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn’t Enough • Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/  

In the final episode of a 3-part series delving into a powerful, transformative framework, Joree will walk you through the final 2 steps: authenticity and abundance. After awakening to possibility, building awareness, and stepping into alignment, you’re now ready to live from your truest self and step fully into a mindset of enoughness. We explore how authenticity frees us from people-pleasing, empowers us to set healthy boundaries, and allows us to live from the inside out rather than by others’ expectations. Finally, it's Joree’s assertion that the inevitable outcome of doing the work of the first 4 steps is abundance; living a life that is full and expansive. She explores abundance, not as financial wealth, but as a state of gratitude, possibility, opportunity and fulfillment that naturally flows when we live as our truest, highest self. If you have the deep knowing that there is more to your life, and you are ready to do the work to create the change you are seeking, then this episode will inspire you in

In this week’s episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, Joree continues to reveal her five-step framework for transformation, a process born from her own healing journey and years of guiding women toward living fully and freely. She explores the first three steps of the framework - Awakening, Awareness, and Alignment - showing how awakening to contrast, cultivating mindful awareness, and courageously stepping into alignment are the foundations of lasting change. Through personal stories, mindfulness tools, and compassionate guidance, Joree invites you to release self-doubt, trust your inner truth, and take intentional steps towards living a life in which you feel fully YOU.  Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/   Connect with Joree & John for relationship work: • Website: www.loveisntenough.net • Instagram: @loveisntenough33 •

Are you living the life you consciously chose - or the one you fell into? In this powerful follow-up to the August series on what it means to Journey Forward, Joree explores the process of awakening to your own life. From identifying the inner voice of self-doubt to breaking free from inherited “shoulds,” this episode is a call to come home to yourself. You'll learn how to uncover your core values, tune into your self-worth, and live with intention instead of autopilot. If you’ve felt the contrast between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is your invitation to trust the process and walk the courageous path of authentic living.   Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/   Connect with Joree & John for relationship work: • Website: www.loveisntenough.net • Instagram: @loveisntenough33 • Subscribe to their podcast: Lo

Inspired by the quote from Anaïs Nin, “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom,” this episode invites you into the heart of what it truly means to Journey Forward. Joree shares the emotional, spiritual, and psychological process of creating lasting change - not by needing to necessary overhaul your entire life, but by beginning to reclaim your truth, rewrite old outdated stories you’ve been in a habit of living by, and taking aligned, intentional steps forward. In addition to learning some practical tools, along with her personal story, Joree offers a single, but powerful question to consider as the first step in your ongoing self-exploration. If you're ready to step into the version of yourself that is craving to emerge, this episode is for you.   Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journey

In this powerful crossover episode, we (Joree & John) open up about the real work it took to heal the attachment wounds we each brought into our relationship. Like so many couples, we found ourselves caught in the anxious/avoidant cycle—pursuing, withdrawing, misunderstanding—and it took conscious effort, deep reflection, and lots of compassion to shift out of those patterns. Together, we share how doing our individual and relational healing helped us build a foundation of safety and security. We talk about what it actually looks like to move from reactivity to intentional connection, and how secure attachment isn’t something you’re just born with—it’s something you build. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in relationship dynamics that feel frustrating or familiar, and who’s ready to grow beyond old wounds and into a more grounded, connected love. Connect with Joree Rose: • Website: www.joreerose.com • Instagram: @joreerose • Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose • Join

This week on Journey Forward with Joree Rose, we continue the powerful conversation on attachment styles—and this time, we’re going deep into the patterns of anxious and avoidant dynamics that so many couples unknowingly get stuck in. Through both clinical insight and personal reflection, Joree explores: How early emotional experiences shape adult attachment patterns What anxious and avoidant behaviors actually look like in real relationships Why conflict often triggers old wounds instead of connection How emotional safety, validation, and repair lead to lasting intimacy Tools to What it takes to truly heal attachment wounds—individually and together  Joree shares honest stories from her relationship and the exact steps she and her partner took to transform an anxious-avoidant dynamic into secure love. Whether you're navigating your own attachment healing or supporting a partner through theirs, this episode will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and hopeful. Want to go deeper? Join the Journey Fo

In this foundational episode, Joree Rose dives deep into what it truly means to have a secure attachment—and why it’s at the heart of all healthy relationships. Whether you're single, partnered, or somewhere in between, your attachment style affects how you connect, communicate, and feel safe with others. You’ll learn: What secure attachment looks and feels like in adulthood How early relational wounds shape your emotional patterns Why emotional validation is the #1 factor in lasting intimacy What keeps you stuck in unhealthy dynamics—and how to shift them Tools to begin healing your own attachment wounds This episode isn’t just about theory—it’s about transformation. Tune in for insight, compassion, and actionable guidance to begin building (or strengthening) secure love from the inside out. Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks, where Joree explores insecure attachment styles and how to move toward secure connection—even if it wasn’t modeled for you. Want to go deeper? Join the Journey Forward Podc

In this deeply personal continuation of the June theme Burnout & Boundaries, I open up about how I’ve come face-to-face with high-functioning codependency—something I didn’t even know I was still living in until recently. Even after decades of therapy, self-awareness, and teaching mindfulness-based tools, I found myself burned out again. Why? Because I was still unconsciously operating from trauma-driven patterns: over-functioning, anticipating others’ needs, people-pleasing, and believing my worth was tied to how much I could do for everyone else. In this episode, I share: The wake-up call that finally made me see what I couldn’t unsee What high-functioning codependency actually looks like How trauma imprints in the nervous system and drives over-responsibility Why doing it all doesn't always mean doing it well What healthy boundaries sound like—and how to start setting them I also reflect on what it means to be self-considerate, not just self-sacrificing, and how I'm choosing to live more al

In this raw and revealing episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something many of us silently endure: burnout. After years of over-functioning—building two businesses, being a full-time therapist and mom, content creator, partner, and more—I hit a wall. Again. This time, I couldn't ignore the signs. So I’m sharing what led me here, what I’ve learned about myself in the process, and how I’m courageously choosing to do less in order to live more authentically and sustainably. We’ll explore: The hidden cost of being “high-functioning? Why even values-aligned work can lead to burnout How trauma responses and people-pleasing keep us overextended Tangible, research-backed tools to begin healing And the essential mindset shift that comes with setting boundaries that actually stick This is the start of a new theme for June: Burnout + Boundaries. I hope my vulnerability gives you permission to look inward and ask: Is this working for me? And if not—what needs to change? Tune in. Pause. Reflect. And reme

In this heart-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, psychologist and MBSR teacher, for a conversation that beautifully bridges science, presence, and the art of being human. Together, we explore what it really means to slow down, befriend our challenges, and stop waiting for life to begin "once things get better." We reflect on our shared mindfulness journey—including how we met at a retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn 13 years ago—and dive into the difference between living on autopilot and choosing awareness, even in the midst of suffering. From personal stories of healing through illness and discomfort, to redefining meditation in accessible, non-intimidating ways, this episode is a powerful reminder: you don’t need to fix everything to start living fully. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation will help you breathe deeper, judge less, and embrace this moment—just as it is. ✨ Topics we explore: What mindfulness really means (and how to practice it in daily l

In this raw and expansive episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, we’re diving deep into what it actually means to get out of your head and into alignment with your truest self. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or unsure of how to trust your intuition—this episode is for you. Joree explores why mindfulness and meditation are not just wellness buzzwords, but essential practices for healing, growth, and transformation. She breaks down the neuroscience behind why we get stuck in emotional reactivity, how our thoughts are not our truth, and why slowing down is the bravest thing you can do when you’re ready to create real change. You’ll hear Joree share her own journey of getting out of autopilot and into authentic living, including why she rebuilt her entire foundation after years of following "the right path" that didn’t feel right at all. She offers tangible insights into how meditation helps regulate your nervous system, quiet the chaos in your mind, and reconnect you

This episode is an invitation to pause—and get honest about what you’ve been carrying that’s no longer serving you. Whether it’s old beliefs, unprocessed emotions, habitual overthinking, or that constant striving for the next thing… it’s time to ask: Is this helping me, or is this holding me back? We’re diving deep into the heart of mindfulness—what it really means to be present, to notice without judgment, and to stop outsourcing your happiness to things outside your control. I share one of my favorite Zen stories (you’ll love it) and explore why disconnection, distraction, and autopilot living are the very things keeping you stuck. You’ll learn: The difference between being mindful and being “mind full” How to recognize when you’re spiraling—and how to get out Why happiness and alignment don’t come from doing more, but from coming home to yourself The connection between mindfulness and emotional resilience How to stop carrying old stories, old wounds, and other people’s energy If you’re ready to

This week, I’m inviting you into one of the most important conversations we can have: What truly makes you happy? Not the fleeting kind of happiness that comes from vacations, new shoes, or a great dinner out (though those are wonderful too!)—but the kind of happiness that’s sustainable, grounded, and internal. In this episode, I break down: Why we often look outside ourselves to feel good—and why it doesn’t last How disconnection from ourselves keeps us stuck in autopilot The difference between joy, contentment, and fulfillment What the Buddha can teach us about real peace (and why Disney's Jasmine is the unexpected parallel!) Simple ways to bring mindfulness into your real, busy life—starting today This is your invitation to stop outsourcing your happiness, and start reclaiming it from within. Want to go deeper on your journey? Join the Journey Forward podcast community — a space for deeper conversations, guided practices, and soulful connection, where we integrate the content with guided medita

This episode kicks off our May theme: “Slow Down, You Move Too Fast.” And wow… this one is personal. I’m sharing the story of my very first meditation — and how, even though it was only 10 minutes, it felt like torture. (Yes, I genuinely thought I might die… and no, I’m not being dramatic.) For most of my life, I didn’t know how to slow down. I was always in motion, chasing the next thing, hoping I’d eventually land in a place of peace, contentment, or security. But what I didn’t realize is that what I was searching for could only be found in the present moment — and I had no idea how to access it. In this episode, I unpack: Why slowing down can feel so confronting (especially if you’re not used to it) The myths we carry about what meditation should look like How discomfort is often the doorway to real transformation Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or just need a reminder of why you started, this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself — without judgment, pressure, o