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Stroke It Guide PodcastAuthor: Jenny Alday Townsend
"Stroke It! Your Guide to Enhance every relationship, Especially You"The podcast offers personal and professional growth advice from CEO's, CHO's and others rockin 'at life. It is for those wanting more peace, clarity, direction, passion, purpose, and happiness.If this is you, let this podcast be your guide. This podcast will teach you how to care for yourself first then others. It will boost your confidence, self esteem and worth. You will become happy and fulfilled. So much so that you will have the power to give to others honestly and effectively. Each episode offers positive self chatter featuring methods, tools, and coaching from Jenny herself towards creating positive mental health benefits first for yourself and then for the others around you as you lead from within your empire. Whether you use the STROKE IT guide on your spouse, your family members, your friends, or your executive, and management teams, applying what learned in these episodes will enrich how you DO LIFE with all those around you.About the host:Jenny Alday Townsend is a successful entrepreneur who has made it her mission to help others navigate the challenges of marriage, business ownership, and balancing both. After facing her own struggles in marriage and successfully overcoming them, she has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of relationships and the importance of effective communication. Jenny has since created The Stroke It Guide, which provides practical tools and strategies for individuals looking to improve their relationships. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Jenny empowers her network to take control of their lives and relationships, and create a fulfilling and happy future for themselves. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 206 When Letting Go Is The Bravest Move
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
In this solo episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend opens up about one of the toughest parts of growth: choosing to walk away from people, places, and commitments that no longer align with who you are. She shares the story of stepping back from a women’s partnership she once loved and believed in, and what it looks like to honor your values even when it means leaving a table you helped build.Jenny also gets real about family patterns, holiday drama, and the quiet resentment that can build when you keep showing up out of obligation instead of genuine connection. From navigating hard conversations she’d rather avoid to seeing how other women quietly made the same choice to leave, she walks you through the inner work of asking: Who am I? Who do I want around me? And what kind of future am I really designing?If you’re heading into a new year feeling overextended, underappreciated, or out of alignment with certain relationships or roles, this episode will give you permission to pause, reflect, and create better boundaries—without feeling like a quitter. It’s honest, practical, and meant to help you protect your energy so you can pour into the people and spaces that pour back into you.What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✅ Why Jenny chose to walk away from a partnership she once dreamed about ✅ How to recognize when a group, role, or relationship no longer aligns with your values ✅ The tension between wanting to be honest and not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings ✅ Simple boundary shifts for friends or family who constantly “dump” on you ✅ How to stop being everyone’s free therapist and reclaim time for your own mental health ✅ Ideas for gently redirecting negative conversations or encouraging therapy and support ✅ Why it’s okay to skip family traditions that leave you anxious, resentful, or drained ✅ How to intentionally seek out rooms, communities, and careers that reflect where you want to go ✅ A year-end reflection practice to decide who and what comes with you into the new year ✅ Jenny’s reminder to be generous—with your time, energy, and love—without forgetting yourselfChapters00:00 Letting go without feeling like a quitter 00:51 New year, new lens on what no longer serves you 01:14 The women’s partnership Jenny chose to leave 02:21 Self-reflection and asking who you want at your table 04:22 Boundaries with negative, draining family members 05:12 Time limits, redirecting venting, and suggesting therapy 07:20 Choosing spaces and communities that lift you up 08:56 Reviewing the past year: what’s working and what isn’t 10:41 Walking away from family holiday drama 12:04 Final encouragement to stay true to yourself and let go with loveOrder Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items!Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visiting http://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!
