We the Unruly
We the Unruly is a podcast for people who are done negotiating with themselves to fit in. Hosted by Jen Vertanen, this show is for cycle-breakers, edge-walkers, and leaders who refuse to abandon who they are in order to belong. Each episode lives in the space most people avoid—the moment when success stops working, self-editing gets expensive, and self-trust becomes non-negotiable. No self-help fluff. No performative healing. No “fix yourself” energy. Just honest conversations about identity, discernment, capacity, and what it actually takes to live, lead, and decide without betraying yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t lose yourself — you adapted — this is for you. Belonging isn’t earned here and self-trust is the new power move. Pull up a chair. You’re in good company here.
Episodes
"What do you GET to have because you did something bold, unruly, and all for you?"
Kate's answer? The peace that comes with knowing that my choices have not always been easy, but that they're aligned.
What if your inner critic isn’t the enemy but a scared part of you trying (very badly) to keep you safe?
In this deeply honest, expansive conversation, I sit down with my very first life...
"What do you GET to have because you did something bold, unruly, and all for you?"
Lisa's? Live her legacy NOW.
In this inaugural live episode of We the Unruly, I sit down with my soul-friend, accountability buddy, and gratitude practitioner Lisa Condon for a deeply vulnerable, completely off-the-cuff conversation about belonging, self-trust, redefining success, and living your legacy while you’re still here to enjoy it.
What...
Feeling STUCK in a life that no longer fits?
(you are SO not alone...not by a long shot which is one of the core reasons why I created BE. DARE. CREATE.)
You know that moment when everything in your life should feel fine, maybe even great, but deep down, something feels off? That restless feeling, the nagging thought that there has to be more?
That’s what my guest, Amy Pons, calls the pinch.
It’s that moment of realization when the car...
*cw we discuss death and I share bits of story around my mom's passing
In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Aypril Porter, a certified death doula and Human Design expert. We explore what it truly means to navigate end-of-life transitions, the emotional and spiritual aspects of death, and how Human Design can play a powerful role in healing, relationships, and self-discovery.
Aypril shares her unexpected journey in...
Ready for a raw, real conversation about self-acceptance, coming out later in life, and giving yourself permission to live authentically?In this episode, I chat with Lisa Kirkman, host of Big Gay Overalls podcast, about her journey from feeling like she was watching her life in third person to fully owning who she is.Lisa shares her powerful story of breaking free from the "shoulds," finding her voice, and creating a life...
*Note: This is an extra sweary episode because sometimes that's exactly what the topic calls for. You've been warned!*If you're tired of feeling burnt out, spread thin, and giving f*cks about things that don't actually matter...this episode is your permission slip to stop that shit. Here's the truth - you have a finite number of f*cks to give, and society, culture, family - hell, even that rando on Instagra...
We ALL carry some form of shame with us each and every day and often, it's THE THING™ that stops us from moving forward on what we actually want for and from our life.In this powerful episode, I'm joined by shame expert Karen C.L. Anderson as we dive deep into the world of shame, self-compassion, and healing.Listen in for...Karen's innovative "Shame Box" method for dealing with her internalized shame dailyH...
Are you tired of chasing someone else's definition of success? In this unfiltered episode of YOUR Best Damn Life, I'm (Jen Vertanen - your pink-haired, unapologetically sweary, no b.s. coachsultant with 30+years of experience helping folks do epic shit) breaking down why it's crucial to define success on YOUR own terms. We dive into:👀 Why societal pressure keeps us stuck in unfulfilling "success"🕵🏼 How t...
In this episode of Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time, I (your host Jen Vertanen) sit down with the fantabulous Angela Briones, creator of The Gay Podcast For Everyone.Ready for some holy-sh*t-I-needed-to-hear-that moments? Listen in!If you've ever felt too old, too gay, or too [insert your flavor of self-doubt here] to chase your dreams...Angela and I are here to call BS and we'll tell y...
Are you ready to cut through the BS and create your own best damn life? In this no-holds-barred episode of "Living Your Best Damn Life One 'F*ck Yeah I Did' At A Time," I'm diving deep into what living your best life is NOT and what it actually IS.We explore things like.... - Why thinking you "should" have your ish together 24/7 is total BS - The trap of #blessed social media perfection - How to d...
Hey there, Bold AF'er! Ready to break free from generational BS and start living your F*ck Yeah Life? In this inaugural episode of "Living Your Best Damn Life One 'F*ck Yeah I Did' At A Time," I'm diving deep into what it means to be a cycle breaker.I share why breaking cycles is hard AF (but so worth it), and arm you with my Cycle Breaker's Toolbox - six essential strategies to break free from in...
Welcome to the brand spankin' new podcast..."Living Your Best Damn Life One "F*ck Yeah I Did" At A Time! This show is for rebellious cycle breakers who are beyond ready to transform their dreams into reality. I'm your host, Jen Vertanen - an unapologetically sweary, no-BS, "Live Your Best Damn Life" coach with 30+ years of experience.This show helps you overcome indecision, self-doubt, and perfect...
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