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Connected with Jen and Shannon

Jen Gerometta and Shannon Nothstine

Connected with Jen and Shannon: Where storytelling meets transformation. A podcast where leaders in neuroscience, spirituality, philosophy, and the arts share personal stories and powerful strategies for connection and reimagining what it means to be fully human.

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00:41:14

You Don't Lack Intuition, You Just Don't Trust It...

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2026/04/07

Most people think they’re stuck because they don’t know what to do.But what if that’s not the problem?In this episode, we explore a deeper truth:you don’t lack intuition… you just don’t trust it.We’re joined by leadership coach Karen Sigalas to unpack what self-trust really is—and why it’s the foundation for how we lead, decide, and show up in uncertain moments.Together, we dive into:Why self-trust has nothing to do with being rightHow self-awareness without self-compassion turns into

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00:38:27

An FBI Mindset… Meets Intuition (And It Changes...

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2026/03/24

What happens when an FBI-trained mind starts trusting intuition?For most of us, logic has always been the gold standard.Analyze it.Prove it.Get it right.But what if the answers you’re looking for…aren’t just in your thoughts?In this episode of Connected with Jen and Shannon, we sit down with Adam Dickinson, a former FBI analyst who now helps people integrate logic and intuition to navigate life with more clarity and alignment.This conversation explores what it really looks like when structure meets

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00:32:56

The Real Reason Adults Struggle to Make Friends with...

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2026/03/17

Why is it so hard to make friends as adults?In this episode of Connected with Jen and Shannon, we sit down with Rob Lawless, the creator of Rob’s 10K Friends - a decade-long journey to meet 10,000 people, one hour at a time.So far, Rob has connected with more than 7,000 people from over 90 countries, simply by sitting down with strangers and having real conversations. What began as curiosity has become a powerful exploration of belonging, loneliness, and what it means to truly connect with another

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00:44:10

Why Shame Won’t Solve Climate Change with Ali Wines

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2026/03/10

If you’ve ever thought…“I care about climate change… but I’m not doing enough.”This conversation is for you.According to climate communication expert Ali Wines, one of the biggest reasons people stay silent about climate change is shame.We think we have to be perfect before we can speak up.Perfect lifestyle. Perfect choices. Perfect solutions.But that mindset is exactly what keeps people stuck.The truth?Most people already care deeply about the planet — they just assume everyone else doesn’t.In this

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00:27:48

If You’ve Been Seeing Signs… Watch This with Dr....

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2026/03/03

What if the “coincidences” in your life aren’t random?In this episode of Connected with Jen & Shannon, we sit down with Dr. Butterfly Williams — cultural alchemist, transformative psychologist, and instructor at the California Institute of Integral Studies — to explore synchronicity, Ubuntu, and what it really means to live in alignment.Dr. Butterfly reframes alchemy as something far deeper than turning lead into gold. It’s about transforming consciousness. It’s about integration. And it’s about

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00:56:04

You’re Not Broken - You’re Living in a System Based...

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2026/02/24

What if the anxiety, division, and disconnection we’re feeling isn’t personal failure — but the result of a worldview that taught us we are separate?In this powerful conversation, Oxford physicist and cosmologist Dr. Jude Currivan shares an evidence-based perspective that consciousness isn’t something we have — it’s what we are. And when we begin to see through a lens of wholeness instead of separation, everything changes.In this episode, we explore:•⁠ ⁠Why consciousness may be the foundation of

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00:47:28

You Don’t Need to Try Harder — You Need to Tune In

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2026/02/17

Feeling off lately? Like you’re trying harder than ever… and still out of sync?In this conversation with systems thinker Alexander Laszlo, we unpack what it actually means to live in flow — and why you can’t force it.You’ll learn:•⁠ ⁠Why trying harder isn’t the answer•⁠ ⁠What “being aligned” really means•⁠ ⁠How to stay grounded in chaotic times•⁠ ⁠The difference between surrendering and giving up•⁠ ⁠A simple practice to feel more connected today

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01:00:04

Why Do We Crave Connection with John Vervaeke

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2025/11/10

Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. John Vervaeke as we delve into the "Meaning Crisis" and explore the intricate connections between wisdom, community, and personal growth. Discover how modern society's search for meaning impacts our sense of belonging and trust, and learn about the practices that can help us reconnect with deeper truths. This episode is a journey into understanding the profound entanglement of science, spirituality, and the human experience.

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00:52:39

What the Heck is Embodiment Anyway with Nick Walker

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2025/10/26

What the heck is embodiment anyway? In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the concept of embodiment with Dr. Nick Walker - faculty and scholar of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and 7th - degree black belt in Aikido. Challenging popular notions, we explore how embodiment is not just about being mindful of the body, but about what we are embodying in every moment. Join us as we discuss the implications of this perspective on personal growth and transformation,

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01:18:29

It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)...

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2025/10/20

What if leadership felt more like music?In this episode, we sit down with Greg Thomas and Jewel Kinch-Thomas, founders of the Jazz Leadership Project, to explore how the principles of jazz can transform the way we lead, listen, and collaborate.Greg and Jewel reveal how jazz serves as a cultural technology for connection.We explore how empathy, attunement, and psychological safety become the rhythm section of every great team — and why true leadership doesn’t mean taking center stage, but knowing

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00:07:16

Bonus: Meditation for Creativity with Sloat Shaw

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2025/10/12

Join us in this special episode as Sloat Shaw guides us through a transformative meditation designed to unlock creativity. This meditation not only refreshes the mind but also inspires artistic expression, as co-hosts Jen and Shannon discover their own creative sparks. Whether you're an artist or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers a unique journey into the heart of creativity.

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00:42:40

Imagine...with Sloat Shaw

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2025/10/12

In this episode, we sit down with a contemporary artist with an international presence: painter, printmaker, and teacher Sloat Shaw, whose work weaves together neurobiology, myth, and the living intelligence of nature.Through her story of illness, healing, and creative awakening, Sloat reminds us that art is more than expression - it’s energy in motion. From her early meditations on light and the body to her work bringing energy practices into classrooms, she invites us to imagine what education and

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01:11:38

Catch a Glad with Cherise Adjodha

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2025/10/06

In this must-listen episode we sit down with Cherise Adjodha - a gifted writer and former UN program developer and World Bank consultant who has spent a lifetime catalyzing human connection and reimagining what it means to be human.Cherise brings the kind of wisdom born from witnessing the world’s suffering yet choosing to radiate joy. She invites us to explore three powerful ideas:Being before doingPositive psychology and connection Freedom from self-judgment and what it means to release the “good

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01:03:01

One Love with Roger Walsh

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2025/09/22

In this luminous conversation, Dr. Roger Walsh -MD, PhD, psychiatrist, longtime meditation teacher and one of the wisest voices of our time -joins Jen and Shannon to explore what it truly means to live in relationship. Far beyond “getting along,” Roger invites us to see relationship as the very fabric of reality. He offers practical, heart-centered pathways for meeting our moment: wisdom practice, Karma Yoga, and a clearer way to engage with technology, AI, and social media.This episode is for

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00:42:55

Under Pressure with Donnie MacLurcan

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2025/09/14

When the world moves at a million miles an hour, what do our bodies know that our minds miss? Joining us from Patagonia, professor of economics and social entrepreneur Dr. Donnie MacLurcan (Post-Growth Institute) shows how our gut feelings, stress responses, and simple embodied practices reveal powerful truths about how we might live differently. From his practice of stop and drop to a drawing exercise that reveals how we envision the future, Donnie shows how slowing down and tuning in opens space

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01:03:52

Good Vibrations with Ginny Whitelaw

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Connected with Jen and Shannon, we sit down with Ginny Whitelaw, biophysicist, Zen master, and leadership expert, to explore the power of resonance—how leaders, teams, and entire organizations can tune into coherence to create real transformation. Ginny introduces us to the idea of “islands of coherence”—spaces where harmony, clarity, and aligned purpose emerge, even in turbulent times. Together, we dive into how resonance shapes the way we connect with ourselves, each other, and

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00:56:44

Begin Again (and again, and again) with Beena Sharma:

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2025/09/01

Beena Sharma reminds us that growth is always possible, no matter our age. In this conversation, Beena, a pioneer in adult development, shares how life’s barriers can transform into portals, inviting us into deeper self-understanding and compassion. From the birth of her daughter to her decades of work guiding leaders worldwide, Beena’s story is a living example of how challenges become invitations, and howmaturity is less about “getting it right” and more about welcoming all of life with open arms

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00:54:05

Blinding Lights (and Seeing Beyond the Mind) with...

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2025/09/01

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Sanjay Manchanda, electrical engineer and computer scientist-turned-psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and pioneer inintegrating Eastern wisdom with Western science. He is the founder and CEO of Neuromatrix.health, focusing on science-based consciousness tech innovations.From growing up in Delhi with severe anxiety to becoming a leader in consciousness tech in Silicon Valley, Sanjay shares his search to understand suffering, and the moment he walked

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00:51:32

Lose Yourself (and Find What It Means to Be Fully...

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2025/09/01

In this first interview episode of Connected with Jen and Shannon, we welcome Bruce Alderman, integral psychologist, professor of consciousness studies, and the Associate Director for the Blue Sky Leaders Certificate Program at the California Institute for Integral Studies. Bruce shares his deeply personal story, reflects on how we sometimes lose ourselves and also find new ways of being fully human.Together, we explore:✨ Storytelling as a technology for transformation✨ The power of noticing and

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00:08:13

Origin Story

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2025/08/19

Old stories, new stories! Join us as we share the inspiring journey that sparked our passion for storytelling. This isn’t a podcast episode; it’s the origin story of how two co-hosts came together to create a space for meaningful conversations. Discover the moments that motivated us, the challenges we faced, and the excitement that fuels our mission. Tune in to learn how our experiences shaped the podcast you’ll soon come to love!

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