New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins shares his journey of radical vulnerability and the power of sharing your truth. He discusses disembodying as a coping mechanism, the concept of the soul, and the importance of deep conversations. Jedidiah also explores finding peace and acceptance, embracing change, and the connection to something bigger. The podcast ends with a reflection on the magic of being alive and the importance of balance.
Vulnerability breeds vulnerability and sharing your truth can create deeper connections in personal relationships.
Embracing the mystery of life and exploring one's own journey can lead to greater meaning and fulfillment.
Deep dives
Taking Control of Your Life and Embracing Change
In this podcast episode, Fern Cotton interviews Jedediah Jenkins, a New York Times best-selling author, who shares his inspiring journey of actively changing his life. He embarked on emotional and physical journeys around the world, exploring ego, friendship, and the soul. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that a system is designed to produce what it is currently producing. To create different results, it is necessary to make changes and take control of one's life.
The Power of Challenging Comfort Zones
Jedediah discusses how turning 30 became a pivotal moment for him, leading to a desire to take charge of his life and seek his own path. He embarked on a transformative bicycle ride from Oregon to Patagonia, challenging his comfort zone and discovering his sense of identity. Through pushing his physical and mental limits, he found profound effects on his psyche and gained new perspectives on spirituality, self-expression, and personal growth.
Embracing Vulnerability and Connection
The podcast delves into the importance of vulnerability and connection in personal growth and self-discovery. Jedediah shares his own struggles with navigating his identity as a gay man raised in a religious environment. Through finding a supportive community, embracing vulnerability, and allowing himself to be seen, he was able to create deeper connections and understanding with both himself and others. He highlights the power of genuine human connection and the significance of vulnerability in personal relationships.
Exploring the Depth of the Soul and the Bigger Picture
The podcast explores the concept of the soul and embracing a broader perspective on life. Jedediah encourages listeners to recognize their place in the vastness of the universe. He highlights the awe-inspiring nature of existence and the beauty of both individual consciousness and the interconnectedness of humanity. By embracing the mystery of life and the exploration of one's own journey, individuals can find greater meaning and fulfillment.
Radical vulnerability is something New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins does his best to practice with those around him. As he entered his 30s, he travelled from Oregon to Patagonia by bicycle, and the journey turned out to be just as much emotional as it was physical. One of the things he learnt is that vulnerability breeds vulnerability, that once you share your truth, others will feel safe to share their true selves with you too, and that can only be a good thing.
In this chat, Fearne and Jedidiah explore their own experiences of using disembodying as a coping mechanism during difficult or painful moments in life, as well as what they each believe the soul really is.
Both of Jedidiah’s life-changing books, To Shake The Sleeping Self and Like Streams To The Ocean, are available now.
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