Seasons of Joy
Podcast
Welcome to the
Seasons of Joy Podcast
How do you connect with yourself?
How do you connect with others?
How to you do you connect with God?
Welcome to the Seasons of Joy Podcast where we learn to clean up your mind so create joyful connection with yourself, others, and God.
Jill brings tips and tools that help you create a life you love no matter your season of circumstance.
Do you have a question or an issue you are struggling with? I am adding a segment on my podcast where I answer questions. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to hear me speak on, please share it with me here and I will address it on my podcast. I will always change your name or keep it anonymous when speaking to your question.
RECENT EPISDOES
Episode 181 - The Three Questions Your Heart Keeps Asking
This episode explores the three questions that keep us awake at night: Who am I really? Can I change? And why is this so hard? Drawing on three powerful conference talks, Jill Pack shows how the answers connect.
Episode 180 - That We Might Have Joy: Desire, Divinity, and Intimate Love with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife discusses how desire connects to spirituality, moving from role-based to collaborative marriages, and finding joy in midlife relationships. Essential insights for women of faith.
Episode 179 - The Best Holiday Gift
The best gift you can give this holiday season isn't the perfect meal, the ideal seating arrangement, or finally getting your adult children to behave the way you think they should. It's not having all the right words prepared or managing everyone's emotions so nobody gets uncomfortable. The gift is connection, not control.
Episode 178 - Anxious to Anchored: Gratitude’s Grounding
Feeling anxious? You're not broken—you're human. In this episode, I'm sharing how gratitude can be a powerful spiritual tool to soften anxiety (not eliminate it). Learn why your anxiety reveals what you value most, and discover practical ways to ground yourself when your mind won't stop racing. Perfect for midlife women navigating relationships with adult children or anyone struggling with anxious thoughts.
Episode 177 - Values Harvest
Discover why boundaries aren't about pushing people away—they're about creating space for connection to flourish. Learn how shifting from guilt to intentional choices transforms relationships.
Episode 176 - The Beam in My Eye
In this episode Jill Pack recounts a tense restaurant encounter that becomes a mirror for her own judgment, exploring how our reactions reveal the work we need to do. Through three practical lessons, she invites listeners to get curious about their responses, extend grace, and see every person as a messy child of God doing their best.
Episode 175 - Understanding The Four Tendencies
Struggling with family or work relationships? The Four Tendencies framework developed by Gretchen Rubin reveals why. Discover your personality type and learn practical strategies for better communication.
Episode 174 - Becoming Peacemakers: President Nelson’s Call to Transform Conflict
Transform difficult relationships using President Russell M. Nelson's 5 principles from "Peacemakers Needed." Learn conflict transformation through compassion and charity.
Episode 173 -Pens and Markers Are Cheaper Than Therapy: Using Doodles to Transform Self-Talk with Michelle Keil
Have you ever wished you could quiet that negative voice in your head? The one that's constantly criticizing and telling you you're not good enough?
Today I'm talking with Michelle Keil, also known as the Doodle Coach, and she's going to share how something as simple as doodling can help you do exactly that. If you're tired of being so hard on yourself and want to rediscover who you really are underneath all those expectations, this conversation is for you.
Let's dive in.
Episode 172 - The Stories I’m Telling Myself
Stop making others' decisions about you. Discover how to separate facts from fiction in relationships and choose empowering stories that build connection.
Episode 171 - Other People’s Emotions
Learn why you don't need to fix your family's emotions and how to support loved ones without taking responsibility for their feelings. Discover 3 practical steps to create healthier relationships.
Episode 170 - Why Not What
Struggling with purpose after your kids leave home? Stop asking "What should I do next?" and start asking "Why do I do what I do?" Discover how finding your unique why can transform your empty nest season from crisis to gift. Life coaching insights for midlife women navigating their next chapter with faith and intention.
Episode 169 - Start Where You Are
Feeling frustrated about your progress? Learn why self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism for midlife women of faith seeking change.
Episode 168 - The Mom You Want to Be
Discover how to transform your relationship with adult children by focusing on who you want to be as their mother. Learn values-based approaches to navigate this challenging season of motherhood with love, respect, and intentionality.
Episode 167 - A Conversation About Becoming with Alicia
Discover how one woman transformed midlife dread into purpose and joy. From empty nest to life coach - practical tips for thriving in your next season.
Episode 166 - Into the Wilderness
Transform your life by unplugging from technology. Learn 3 powerful ways to refocus, rejuvenate & reconnect. Faith-based guidance for intentional living & lasting joy.
Episode 165 - Revisiting My Why: Where It Started
Discover how one woman transformed her midlife crisis into an awakening through life coaching. Find joy, purpose, and meaning in your season of life transition.
Episode 164 - The Hidden Expectations That Are Sabotaging Your Relationships
Discover how hidden expectations are sabotaging your relationships and learn practical strategies to communicate your needs clearly instead of expecting others to read your mind.
Episode 163 - How We Treat Others: Nice vs Kind
Discover why being "nice" might be hurting your relationships. Learn the life-changing difference between nice vs kind + get scripts for difficult conversations.
Episode 162 - Escaping the Box in Your Head
Learn how to escape "the box" of self-deception that damages relationships. Discover practical steps to recognize when you're justifying behavior, blaming others, and viewing people as problems instead of humans. Transform your marriage, family, and friendships by getting out of the mental trap.