Jenni’s Uncensored Pennies

Episode 5: Anxiety, The Dark Passenger

This 50 minute podcast episode delves into the intricate realms of anxiety and its diverse manifestations in the lives of Adam and Jennifer. The hosts shed light on the fear-based nature of anxiety, examining its impact on individuals in various settings.
Adam candidly discusses his struggles with anxiety, specifically focusing on the stress and apprehension surrounding the submission of proposals for DJ gigs. He provides listeners with a firsthand account of the complexities involved in DJing for an audience and how anxiety becomes a significant factor in navigating these challenges.
Jennifer contributes to the conversation by sharing her experiences as a parent and the anxiety that stems from the fear of being perceived as an unfit parent by others. She provides insight into her inner monologue, offering a glimpse into the thoughts that contribute to her anxiety. Additionally, she reveals her coping mechanism of "lowering the volume" on those negative voices.
Throughout the episode, the hosts create a relatable and empathetic atmosphere, allowing listeners to connect with their personal stories of anxiety. By exploring different facets of anxiety, the podcast aims to increase awareness and understanding of this common mental health issue.
Listeners are encouraged to connect with the hosts on social media at:
https://www.instagram.com/djadamherrera/
https://www.instagram.com/jennis_pennies/
 
 

Episode 4: Gender Roles, Yay, or Nay?

Are gender roles still relevant in the present day?
Adam and Jennifer share their insights and experiences in this thought-provoking episode 57-minute episode. The episode begins by defining gender roles, using a resource from helpfulprofessor.com. Adam and Jennifer go over the definition of gender roles as defined on helpfulprofessor.com and dig deep to discover where their individual views on the matter stem from.Adam shares insights into how gender roles within his childhood household have shaped his communication style and his approach to various situations as a man.Jennifer sheds light on personal experiences in which her abilities and problem-solving skills as a woman surprised those who held traditional views on gender roles.
Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts on Instagram with Adam (@djadamherrera) and Jennifer (@jennis_pennies).

Episode 3: People Pleasers in Recovery

***Trigger Warning: Mentioning of verbal, physical, and sexual child abuse.***
As a follow-up to Parenting Styles: We Survived, Jennifer and Adam delve into the aftermath of their childhood experience, explicitly focusing on the effects of parenting styles.
Jennifer and Adam reflect on the thoughts, behaviors, and coping mechanisms that developed due to their childhood experiences.
Adam speaks on his experience with people pleasing and the connection to the Hispanic culture. Jennifer and Adam provide insights into how cultural influences shape individual behaviors and perspectives on recovery.
The episode offers valuable insights gained through therapy, emphasizing the tools and strategies discussed for breaking negative patterns and setting healthy boundaries.
Jennifer and Adam share their experiences to raise awareness and inspire others on similar paths towards healing and recovery.

Episode 2: Parenting Styles: We Survived

**Trigger Warning: Mention of domestic violence and sexual abuse. **In this 58-minute episode, Adam and Jennifer discuss parenting styles they individually experienced while shedding light on their family backgrounds.
We learn that Jennifer and Adam grew up in vastly different households. Jennifer touches on being the product of rape, being verbally and physically abused by her mother, and sexually abused by her mother’s second husband. Whereas Adam speaks on being raised in a two-parent household, attending a private school in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, and the challenges of being the youngest of two in a Latino family.
Jennifer shares her parenting experience as a divorced, single mother and parenting her inner child through that journey. She discloses the results of the parenting style survey she took, which the Gottman Institute developed. The website and link to the survey are below:
 
https://www.gottman.com/
 
https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-style-of-parent-are-you/
 
 

Episode 1: From Pandemic to Podcast

In this episode, “From Pandemic to Podcast,” Jennifer welcomes Adam to a conversation in which they share their personal insights about the early days of their relationship and offer a glimpse into how they navigated “lockdown.” This episode delves into how they coped with the pandemic individually and as a couple.  Jennifer and Adam discuss the opportunities they leaped towards due to the pandemic, leading to the casual conversation about starting the podcast.

Introduction

Welcome to the inaugural episode of 'Jennis Uncensored Pennies,' where we dive headfirst in the world of working in Social Services, discussions about childhood trauma, and the world parenting.