47. Embracing Resilience with Janice Perkins
What if the messiest chapters of your life are actually the foundation for your most powerful growth? Today, I sit down with Janice Perkins—executive coach, speaker, and all-around force of nature—to explore the real stories behind resilience, self-worth, and the power of community. From battling chronic illness and single motherhood to building a thriving business and finding love again, Janice shares the unfiltered truth about letting go of expectations, embracing imperfection, and duct-taping life together with humor and heart. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much or not enough, this conversation is for you.
Highlights
- The surprising power of sharing your story and bringing struggles into the light
- How Janice rebuilt her life after chronic illness, divorce, and career upheaval
- Letting go of perfectionism and learning to give yourself grace
- The role of accountability partners, coaches, and inner circles in personal growth
- Daily practices for self-care and staying connected
- Why vulnerability is essential in both personal and professional life
- Confronting limiting beliefs and the myth of control
- The importance of risk-taking and trusting yourself in new chapters
Chapters
00:00 — Welcome and Introduction
00:49 — Meet Janice Perkins
01:32 — Building Confidence and Friendship
02:46 — The Power of Sharing Stories
04:26 — Janice's Journey Through Adversity
07:05 — Parenting and Letting Go of Expectations
09:33 — The Struggle with Control and Self-Worth
12:45 — The Impact of Dr. Caroline Leaf's Work
17:35 — The Importance of Accountability and Support Systems
20:01 — Balancing Self-Care and Professional Life
22:55 — Daily Practices for Personal Growth
26:41 — Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
29:25 — Reflecting on Life's Challenges and Lessons
31:27 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Janice
Resources Mentioned
- Dr. Caroline Leaf – Clean Up Your Mental Mess
- I Have Capacity (Janice Perkins’ website)
- Janice Perkins on LinkedIn
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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