Becoming Jennie: Reclaiming Her Body, Her Voice, Her Life

This week, we’re getting real (and a little rebellious) with our guest Jennie — who left the church and an 18-year marriage like it was a bad group chat and never looked back. She takes us through her journey of shedding shame, realizing her body wasn’t just for making casseroles and babies, and figuring out who she actually is outside of religion and marriage. We talk about the awkward (and sometimes hilarious) parts of finding yourself sexually after years of repression, the therapy sessions that cracked her wide open, and the people who showed up when she found herself again. Jennie opens up about rebuilding from scratch — with no blueprint, but plenty of courage — and learning to be unapologetically proud of the woman she’s become. This episode is raw, funny, honest, and perfect for anyone who's ever had a moment of “WTF am I doing with my life?” and needed to hear, “You’re not alone — and you’ve got this.” Most importantly, Jennie shares how she learned to be proud of the woman she is today — stronger, wiser, and finally living life on her own terms. We are so proud of you girl and so happy to have a new woman to add to the friend list! Want to talk to Jennie about making all of your hair dreams come true? You can message her on TickTok or Instagram @TheJennieAffect Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_so_secret_lives Facebook: @ facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567230722488 YouTube: @notsosecretlives TikTok: @not.so.secret.lives