In this episode of The Transformations with Jayne Podcast, I welcome guest Raven Takahashi to discuss their life in Japan and being "neurospicy".

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including why performance reviews are nonsensical, the impact of societal expectations and the importance of being true to yourself.

Raven shares some interesting stories about being labeled confrontational from a young age.

Raven and I also the importance of not being an 'ass'—to others or oneself. Tune in for an insightful discussion about navigating professional and personal life in Japan.

I'm brining you my latest life lessons, while it's still fresh in my mind. I initially thought that this kind of episode would not be "useful", until a friend reached out to tell me that listening to my last episode gave her the push to get out of the winter holiday gym funk and she'd gone back for her first work out. THIS is why I take the time to podcast. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me on these episodes and how they have helped you. It really means a lot!

This episode I riffing on uncovering an assumption I have had about myself that I found to be no longer "true", how I discovered the "relaxing gym visit" and "fixed scheduling" have been winning strategies so far. Listen to hear the challenge I set for you, too!

Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast

00:58 Reflecting on the Last Episode

01:10 The Power of Starting Again

01:58 Pairing Habits for Success

03:12 Questioning Assumptions

04:09 Challenging Exercise Assumptions

08:13 Discovering a Relaxing Gym Routine

14:28 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

Hi! We are back!

I'm making my "triumphant "return after a lengthy hiatus...I know the cliché of starting in January is not lost on me! But I'm also like - so what cliché! I'm going to do my thing.

We're kicking off the new year talking about restarting the podcast and my personal fitness goals.

I candidly discuss:

• the challenges of consistency,
• the importance of outer accountability, and my past struggles with gym attendance
• an eye-opening visit to a gym I first joined 20 years ago
• the power of just showing up, despite past failures

Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating story about transformation and resilience.

00:00 Welcome Back to Transformations with Jayne

00:43 New Year, New Beginnings

02:05 Fitness Journey and Accountability

05:17 Gym Hunting Adventures

12:27 Overcoming Mental Blocks

14:07 Embracing New Opportunities

16:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell