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Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for Perfectionists

Jennifer Walterscenicroutepodcast.com

You’ve outgrown perfection, but not your desire to grow.
This is the place where high-functioners, deep feelers, and quiet rebels come home to themselves.

We explore:

  • Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)
  • Social change (that starts from within)
  • System critiques (with actionable solutions)
  • Inner wisdom (over external validation)
  • Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required)


Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion.

If you’re questioning everything – or just trying to stay grounded in a chaotic world – this space is for you. We make room for your inner critic and collective action. Because personal healing and social change go hand in hand (with a side of potty humour).

New episodes drop every Tuesday.

The longest way round is the shortest way home – and that's exactly why we're taking the Scenic Route.

Ready to walk the scenic route?
The view here is *chef's kiss.*

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Episodes

Redefining Wealth: Pamela George on Value-based Budgeting and Healing Money Trauma

Join us for an impactful episode as we dive deep into personal financial stories with our incredible guest, Pamela George. Pamela’s journey is a beacon of hope and resilience, from poverty in Trinidad and Tobago to financial empowerment. Why Tune In: Resilience and Determination: Hear Pamela’s journey from poverty and becoming the primary caregiver for her sister at 19, demonstrating her tenacity and resolve. Seven Pillars of Money Management: Learn about Pamela’s innovative framework for financ...

Oct 03, 202359 minSeason 3Ep. 41

The Psychology Behind Creating Real Connections: What No One Will Tell You with Rai Hyde Cornell

Welcome to a riveting conversation with Rai Hyde Cornell, business mentor, coach, and CEO of Cornell Content Marketing. Rai's journey from the mental health sector to a successful entrepreneur provides a rich backdrop to our discussion on the intersection of psychology, sociology, and business. We peel back the layers of this complex relationship and how it's crucial in building irrevocable customer trust. Why Tune In: Rai's Journey: Discover how Rai transitioned from the mental health sector to...

Sep 26, 202358 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Tune into You: Embrace Intuition for Authentic Living with Kaileen Elise

Have you ever wondered about the power of that inner voice in your head and how it can improve your life? Today, we're delving into the fascinating realm of intuition with Kaileen Elise, an intuition coach, and discovering why it's a complete game-changer. Kaileen shares her journey into intuition coaching and reveals why trusting your gut can profoundly shift your life. Imagine reconnecting with that inner voice you often overlook. Kaileen's mission is to help entrepreneurs like you harness the...

Sep 19, 202359 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Boost Your Self-Esteem And Fully Embrace Your Strengths with Heather Jones

Heather's story is remarkable, transitioning from a six-year stint in the army to becoming a flourishing entrepreneur. She's worn different hats, from computer maintenance in government contracts to exploring the world of culinary arts, all with the dream of opening her own bakery. But life had its own twists, as her husband's decision to stay in the army reshaped her path. Heather gracefully embraced her role as a stay-at-home mom and eventually found her true calling in the realm of life coach...

Sep 12, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 38

The Skinny on Authenticity: Ditch the Need for Perfection with Mary Alvizures

As I introduce you to Mary Alvizures in this podcast episode, prepare to be captivated – a trailblazing brand strategist and website designer specialising in empowering social entrepreneurs. Ever wondered what fuels the journey of an entrepreneur? Mary unveils her riveting narrative, tracing her ventures in her 20s and her seamless transition into freelance graphic design, web development, and branding. Listen closely as Mary candidly shares her battle against perfectionism, advocating for a foc...

Sep 05, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 37

How To Make Better Decisions As An Entrepreneur with Luisa Ferrario

Join us in this captivating interview as Luisa, a seasoned entrepreneur, takes us on an inspiring journey of empowerment for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Delving into the realm of mindset and boundaries, Luisa sheds light on the pivotal role they play in achieving success. Drawing upon her experience, she explores the invaluable benefits of adopting a startup mindset, especially for service-based entrepreneurs. Throughout the conversation, Luisa emphasizes the transformative power of...

Aug 29, 202354 minSeason 3Ep. 36

The Courage to Feel: How to Embrace Shitty Feelings with Priscilla Stephan

Have you ever wondered how the power of the Akashic records can be harnessed as a tool for guidance and co-creating one's journey? In this episode, I'm joined by Priscilla Stephan, an intuitive business strategist and spiritual guide, who delves into her personal journey and how she found herself in her current role. Join us as she shares her experiences as a coach and entrepreneur, discussing the challenges she faced and the significance of detaching from external factors. Along the way, she ex...

Aug 22, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Navigating Burnout and Mom Guilt: Embrace the Messiness of Life with M.J. James

Are you longing to break free from burnout and rediscover joy in life's chaotic journey? Join me in this uplifting episode as I'm joined by M.J., a clarity coach, for an inspiring conversation. Together, we explore the signs of burnout and the importance of setting boundaries to reclaim balance and self-care. We fearlessly tackle societal expectations, including the notorious "mom guilt," sharing our personal experiences and how we navigate through it all. But here's the refreshing plot twist: l...

Aug 15, 202350 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Navigating the Online Business World: How to Turn Your Side Business into a Thriving Success with Jess Glazer DeRose

If you're considering starting your own business or want to turn your side hustle into a thriving online venture, this episode is a must-listen. Join me as I sit down with Jess, the mastermind behind The Digital Business Revolution, a multimillion-dollar online business. Jess shares her inspiring journey, filled with pivotal moments that shaped her success. Discover the power of strategic planning and embracing innovation to excel in the competitive online space. Delve into the role of ego in en...

Aug 08, 202353 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind: Insights for Achieving Balance with Sandra Mikhail

Sandra's path to entrepreneurship was far from linear, and she shares her captivating story with us. From her early clinical experiences to the pivotal moment that led her to establish her own practice, we explore the scenic route she embarked upon. Along the way, we unravel the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the determination that fueled her pursuit of empowering others through nutrition. As our conversation unfolds, Sandra candidly reveals her personal encounter with burnou...

Aug 01, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 32

How to Leave the Corporate World and Pursue Your Passion: A Conversation with Georgia St John-Smith

Embark on a transformative journey as I delve deep into the captivating experiences of Georgia, a dreamer who fearlessly challenges society's perceptions. She'll be sharing with me how being a dreamer has fueled her optimism for life. When Georgia left the corporate world, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and through podcasts and her own exploration, she carefully crafted a plan to pursue her dreams and ventured into the world of creative income. You'll learn how Georgia's journey of ...

Jul 25, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 31

The Art of Storytelling: How to Connect and Build Your Community with Carrie Klewin Laurence

Get ready to dive into the depths of self-understanding with me and my special guest, Carrie Klewin Laurence, a branding coach who knows how to dig deep and uncover your origin story. We'll be discussing the power of core memories and how to feel comfortable enough to share your story with others to build a tight-knit, supportive community. But that's not all – we'll also be talking about how to speak from scars, not wounds, and how to redefine success on your own terms. Carrie will be sharing s...

Jul 18, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Setting Your Subconscious Mind Free: A Conversation with Jen Poulson

Get ready to hear how one woman's frustration with traditional therapy led her to discover the power of energy healing and the importance of addressing subconscious beliefs. In this episode, we chat with Jen Paulson, who shares her personal experience with traditional therapy and how it didn't work for her, leading her to seek alternative methods. Jen talks about how childhood trauma and subconscious beliefs can affect our ability to forgive, manage emotions, and perceive ourselves and the divin...

Jul 11, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 29

The Raw Truth: An Intimate Chat with the Visionary Behind The Scenic Route Podcast

In this captivating season 2 finale of The Scenic Route podcast, I sit on the other side of the microphone. Nadia, a close biz friend and fellow Human Design Projecto, interviews me about my personal journey while creating and running The Scenic Route. In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, we cover the following: Valuable lessons learned from our diverse guests and the surprises encountered during the podcasting journey. Honest reflections on what I would change or do differently if giv...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Authenticity and Boundaries: Lessons from a Successful HR Entrepreneur, Julissa Martis

Tune in to the latest episode of The Scenic Route Podcast, where we chat with the inspiring Julissa, founder and CEO of Legacy HR Consulting. Hear her incredible story as a first-generation American who found her calling in HR and the power of being resourceful and embracing a life-long learning attitude. Julissa spills the beans on the magic of authenticity in the workplace, leading to better performance and recognition, and how it inspired her to build a positive and empowering company. She al...

Apr 04, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Balancing Business & Chronic Illness: Jeanne Carlier's Inspiring Story of Resilience

Today, we are privileged to chat with Jeanne Carlier, the founder and chief designer at Spark & Bloom Studio. Jeanne has had an incredible journey throughout her career, and she shares with us how her experiences have shaped her into the woman she is today. We delve into the topic of working with chronic illnesses and the misconceptions surrounding them, shedding light on how Jeanne has managed to navigate the challenges of running a business while dealing with a chronic illness. As a succes...

Mar 28, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 26

How to Turn Your Hot Mess into a Success: Finding Fulfillment in Your Business with Laura Kockler

In this episode, Laura Kockler, a Strategic Service Provider for women-owned subscription boxes and e-commerce brands, shares her journey of self-discovery and how she found fulfilment in her business as a self-employed entrepreneur. We explore the often-overlooked topic of mental health in entrepreneurship and how it affects our success. We discuss the glorification of hustle, girl-boss culture, and side hustle shade and how it's shifting towards growing your business in a way that works for yo...

Mar 21, 202351 minSeason 2Ep. 25

The Happiness Paradox: How Giving Too Much Can Lead to Unhappiness with Jenny Rhodes

Welcome to the latest episode of the Scenic Route podcast. Today, we explore the happiness paradox with the insightful and inspiring Jenny Rhodes. So many of us can relate to the feeling of unhappiness, even when everything in our lives seems to be going well. In this episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon's root causes and explore strategies for finding peace and happiness amid life's challenges. As women, we often give so much of ourselves to others that we forget to replenish our own well....

Mar 14, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Slowing Down to Speed Up: How Kristie Kennedy Found Herself Through Breathwork

Get ready to join an uplifting and energizing conversation about personal growth and self-empowerment with the incredible Kristie Kennedy! Kristie shares how journaling helped her approach herself with love and kindness. So she was able to let go of pent-up emotions and fear. She takes us on her journey of reclaiming how she defines herself instead of giving that power to others. But it's not just about acknowledging our feelings. We also dive deep into the importance of taking action toward sel...

Mar 07, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 23

The Power of Letting Go: Why You Can't Out-Hustle Your Limiting Beliefs with Mindi Huebner

Mindi joins The Scenic Route podcast today as we discuss the importance of forging your own path to building a successful business. Often, we are tempted to follow someone else's model, but it's crucial to remember that what works for one person may not work for you. We'll also be diving into the idea that we cannot out-hustle our limiting beliefs. We must focus on the positives to build trust in ourselves and our abilities. Mindi shares that it's easy to sit in the puddle of negativity and dwel...

Feb 28, 202353 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Surrendering to Your Shadow: Inner Child Healing for Business Success with Mariam Safla

This captivating episode delves into the world of energy healing with special guest Mariam Safla. We explore the power of opening up our chakras and energy centres to release the stuck energy from our childhood traumas. Mariam shares how life coaching helped her figure out how to set goals and grow her business, as well as discover her method of working that helps her clients work on themselves to heal and unlock their true selves. We explore the concept of healing your shadows so you can begin ...

Feb 21, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Discover the Secret to Unlocking Business Success with Nadia Gabrielle

In this episode of the Scenic Route podcast, host Jennifer Walter sits down with Nadia Gabrielle to discuss the secret to unlocking business success. Nadia is a business coach and consultant who helps entrepreneurs and creatives navigate the business world with purpose and passion. In this episode, she takes you on a journey to uncover the common pitfalls in business and shows you how to reconnect with the purpose behind why you started. Don't miss out on the human connection with your ideal cli...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Finding your Wild Rhythm as an Entrepreneur with Linda Katz

Are you tired of feeling trapped in your entrepreneurial journey or corporate career? Join us for an inspiring episode with Linda as she candidly shares her journey of falling out of love with her entrepreneurial venture as a health coach and the lessons she learned from returning to the corporate world. Linda reveals the power of reframing your beliefs and how it can lead to growth in your business, especially when working a day job as an entrepreneur. She also shares her insight on why trustin...

Feb 07, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 19

From 33 Cents An Hour To 6 Figure Years with Nosheen Khan

In this episode, we're excited to welcome entrepreneur Nosheen Khan to the show! She shares her inspiring journey from earning just 33 cents per hour to building her own successful SaaS company. We delve into the importance of self-care for women in business and how taking care of our bodies can positively impact our careers. Nosheen also opens up about her experience of losing a corporate job and finding success by identifying a gap in the market through education and learning new platforms. Yo...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Breaking Free from Fear and Suffering with Lais Scort

In today's episode, I'm joined by Lais Scort, a sound priestess, soul seer, artist, and music producer based in Brazil. Together, we delve into the importance of putting yourself first and disregarding the shame you may feel when you do so. Lais shares her journey through suffering and why choosing what you do from a place of love is essential instead of fear and suffering. We discuss how humans constantly evolve and change and that there will always be blind spots and things we don't know. It's...

Jan 24, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Nourishing Your Life Soulfully with Peta Coote

Do you find yourself not trusting your body? Struggling to feel confident in your body and the decisions you make? Today I'm joined by Peta Coote, a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, Eating Psychology Coach, and Trauma Informed Practitioner. In this interview, Peta shares how she couldn't trust her body but eventually found intuitive eating, which helped her to relearn how to listen to her body to nourish her soul. She outlines how she was able to take care of her body, take action and hea...

Jan 17, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Managing Stress for a Healthier Life with Alexa Hanshaw

Today I'm joined by Alexa Hanshaw, a health and stress management coach, and in this interview, we discuss how you can begin managing your stress this year to achieve a healthier life. We define what stress really is and how you can become the CEO of your stress through fitness, nutrition, mindfulness & sleep for a holistic approach to finding your energy. Alexa shares some of the most stressful moments in business, from when she started to the things she is currently working through and how...

Jan 10, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Seasons Of Visibility With Katherine Mackenzie-Smith

Do you follow all the 'shoulds' in business on how to show up and sell? Well, today I'm joined by Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, who will be breaking down visibility, and why there are seasons to it that you might not have noticed before. We discuss why there are fundamental things that you need to do for your business to function. Typically, you don't start your business for these things, but it's a part of the journey and how to handle juggling the good pieces with the not-so-fun features with usi...

Nov 29, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 14

Manage Your Emotions Instead Of Your Time with Ilonka Ras

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed in your business? Are you procrastinating on many things and feeling like your business isn't moving anywhere? In this episode, Ilonka breaks down how you should not focus on how to manage your time, and instead, you need to focus on how your emotions aren't serving you. We discuss how you need to start being intentional with your time by reflecting on where you're spending your time and stop comparing your time to others. Ilonka shares how the results we c...

Nov 22, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 13

The Energetics of Money with Misty Lynch

Why do some people feel shame about money? Do you feel fear is blocking money and success from flowing to you? In today's interview, I'm joined by Misty Lynch, Owner, and CEO of Sound View Financial Advisors. We discuss what people get wrong about money and why you might be limiting yourself from living your dream life because of your money beliefs. Misty is passionate about her commitment to helping her clients handle their finances and lives with confidence. Today, she shares about the energet...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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