Small Things, Big Life

Small Things, Big Life

Life isn’t always about big milestones and perfect plans. It’s the small things, the messy mornings, the unexpected pivots, the quiet cups of chai that shape who we are.Small Things, Big Life is about slowing down in a world that never seems to stop. It’s about finding inner peace, learning to love ourselves through the chaos, and tuning into the overlooked moments that actually make up our lives.Hosted by Jen-a mom, wife, former federal employee, and now accidental podcaster, each episode is an invitation to breathe deeper, laugh harder, heal louder, and rediscover what truly matters.Come for the chaos. Stay for the connection.Cheers to small things — and to big lives.

Episodes

August 25, 2025 30 mins

Back-to-school season brings up ALL the feelings, doesn't it? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the beautiful, messy reality of sending our kids back to school, the relief we don't always talk about, the missing them part that catches us off guard, and the complete chaos that comes with the school year schedule.

If you're feeling torn between counting down the days until school starts and already missing your kids before they e...

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Life rarely slows down just because we need it to.

In this episode of Small Things, Big Life, I sit down with Katy Featherstone Coombes , a business mentor, consultant, and strategist to talk about what it really means to find your footing when the world keeps moving at full speed.

Katy shares how giving birth to her son at home became a pivotal moment reshaping how she approaches both life and business. We dive into the power of ...

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This episode is a breath of fresh air: honest, real, and full of soul.

Today, I’m joined by the one and only Kate Browning, Creative Unicorn, Boundaries Mentor, Canva Expert, and Content Queen. Kate shares her journey from corporate burnout and chronic illness to building a life rooted in boundaries, self-care, and unapologetic truth.

We talk about:

  • Breaking free from hustle culture

  • Reclaiming your time and your voice

  • Wha...

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In this episode of Small Things Big Life, Jen delves into the whirlwind of emotions and decisions that accompany the search for meaning and direction in life's unpredictable journey. She shares her struggles and insights about juggling multiple roles and pursuing new paths, from program management to creative voice work.

Join Jen as she discusses the challenges in today's job market, the influence of AI in job applications, and the...

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In this episode of Small Things Big Life, host Jen welcomes special guest Aubree Felderhoff, renowned spark coach for moms and creator of the Mom Intentional podcast. Aubree shares her remarkable journey from being bedridden by a life-altering illness to reclaiming her health and now empowering other moms to do the same.

Jen and Aubree dive deep into the real, often unspoken challenges of motherhood: mom guilt, the myth of perfecti...

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June 16, 2025 18 mins

Ever wondered what real relationships look like beyond the Instagram highlights? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on marriage, partnership, and all the wild, ridiculous, and honest moments in between. From electric fences (don’t ask) to epic dad jokes, money fights, and those early-morning cuddles that make it all worthwhile, I’m sharing the good, the messy, and the totally unfiltered truth about love.

If you’ve ever w...

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What does “healthy” really mean? Is it a number on the scale, a certain look, or something deeper? In this episode, I open up about my lifelong struggles with body image, the toll of pregnancy and HELLP syndrome, navigating a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and the roller coaster of hormone imbalances, especially the rarely-discussed topic of low testosterone in women.

You’ll hear about my peaks (from swim teams to half Ironmans), my se...

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Please note: This episode contains mild expletives and emotionally sensitive topics.  If you're in a tender place right now, listen with care.

In this episode I talk about what it means to truly find myself...or maybe, discover a new version of me.  I share the steps I've already taken and the ones I'm still navigating as I process the whirlwind of leaving my longtime federal career, rediscovering old passions, and carving out spac...

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In this episode, I open up about why I walked away from a job I held for over 18 years — a role that shaped my identity and gave me purpose. As a former federal employee, I share what civil service meant to me, why the decision to leave wasn’t easy, and what’s been happening behind the scenes for so many public servants.

But more than that, this is a conversation about humanity. About stripping away the job titles, political noise,...

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Join me in my very first episode as I share why I started this podcast — and what inspired me to step behind the mic.

Podcasting wasn’t something I ever planned. But after an unexpected and sudden change in my career, combined with the beautiful chaos of motherhood, partnership, and navigating the world we live in, it felt serendipitous.

Small Things, Big Life is my outlet to express, reflect, and connect — and maybe, just maybe, h...

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