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I Bought You That Ring ’Cause I Never Was Cool
✨ For givers, it’s so natural to want to shower new connections with *all the things.* But real belonging? It doesn’t need proving. It just needs you.

Big Human Jenna
Aug 172 min read


When Bad Things Happen to Good Families: Building Resilience Through Crisis
How do we build strong, resilient children when life itself feels unstable? How do we create security when we're facing our own insecurities? Find out now.

Big Human Jenna
Jul 104 min read


What to do when a case of the “what ifs” strikes
“What if they don’t like me? What if I do my best and it’s not good enough? What if I put myself out there and get hurt?” “What if you’re...

Big Human Jenna
Jun 19, 20233 min read


I Don't Owe You Anything. I Owe You Everything
We all have pivotal moments in our lives where we feel stunned into a new way of thinking and relating to the world. And if we're lucky,...

Big Human Jenna
Mar 5, 20233 min read


How I cracked the happiness code
I used to think happiness was this constant state of elation. I mean that's what we're told it is. When we're happy according to the...

Big Human Jenna
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Lessons I've learned from watering a fake succulent
“Was it before the pandemic? During the pandemic? When exactly did I get this plant? Why does it look so dusty?” These were the questions...

Big Human Jenna
Sep 8, 20222 min read


Five things I’ve learned since losing my identical twin
There’s this really popular cliche people like to tell the bereaved when they’re suffering and mired in grief. You’re probably familiar...

Big Human Jenna
Sep 8, 20223 min read


When you feel like giving up on people do this instead
“I dunno, Jen, I don’t know what happened. I used to be the guy who helped everyone and now I just can’t. The world’s changed. I just...

Big Human Jenna
Jul 23, 20223 min read


I Carried A Watermelon and Other Awkward Moments
There's this scene in the now cult classic movie"Dirty Dancing" where Baby meets Johnny for the first time. Johnny is the resident hottie...

Big Human Jenna
Oct 3, 20213 min read


What No One Told Me About Joy
There's something not a lot of people know about me and that's about to change. Wait for it. Wait for it. Ok. I adore guinea pigs. My...

Big Human Jenna
Jul 1, 20212 min read


How To Stop Collecting Pain and Finally Let Go
Letting go doesn't mean forgetting. How we deal with pain depends on nowness.

Big Human Jenna
May 8, 20214 min read


When Psychology Fails, What Then?
I decided a while ago to look at age as levels instead of years. It makes it more fun, doesn't it? Instead of being 46, I've now reached...

Big Human Jenna
Apr 25, 20214 min read


Mission Unstoppable, Milo and Me
It happened, guys! A little over a week ago, Milo and I debuted on Frankie Picasso's radio show, "Mission Unstoppable". Honestly, I had...

Big Human Jenna
Apr 25, 20211 min read


You've Done All The Things, Now What?
Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels It's a rainy day and it's a Monday where I live. Knock it off Karen Carpenter song from the 70s. Ok?...

Big Human Jenna
Jan 4, 20213 min read


Losing a Twin: How Milo Saved Me
It's been a while. I'm so sorry. Every fall, I start off with the same pumpkin-spice enthusiasm. I grab my favorite boots, don my...

Big Human Jenna
Dec 13, 20204 min read


Creating Magic for Children When They Need It The Most
Image courtesy of Markus Spiske https://www.pexels.com/photo/holidays-texture-animal-reflection-104344/ Once upon a time (many moons ago)...

Big Human Jenna
Jun 18, 20204 min read


Unexpected Words of Wisdom from Lady Gaga During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Lady Gaga can be an inspiration at the most unexpected times. Two simple words really.

Big Human Jenna
Mar 20, 20204 min read


When Did Clothing Become Laundry?
Bringing back the joy in everyday life.

Big Human Jenna
Sep 8, 20192 min read
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