Persevering Through Intense Times While Overseas with Jenilee Goodwin | Taking Route Podcast Ep. 30
“We all go through things, and whether we live in the States or whether we live here (Senegal, West Africa), a lot of these things would still be happening.”
Jenilee Goodwin opens up with us about the time in her life that included a tough medical diagnosis, family issues, cancer and the quick death of her mother-in-law, putting her girls in boarding school for the first time-- all of that on top of regular expat stresses, expectations, and responsibilities. These combined circumstances led to a very intense time in her life. In this episode of Taking Route Podcast, Jenilee shares tools and lessons she and her family learned persevering through these difficult times. She shares some truths about communication, sleep, and giving yourself and your loved space and compassion. Grab your cup of coffee and enjoy our chat with Jenilee!
Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear about an exciting new podcast series that will be coming soon!
Questions discussed during this episode:
How is it with three teenage girls?
Explain about your last few years and what has made it so intense?
How have you come to the decision to stay work through those things on the field?
What does good communication look like for you and Jeremy?
Are there any special resources you have used to get you through these difficult times (with the Enneagram)?
What does staying healthy spiritually look like for you when going through an intense time?
As your are sliding down the bellcurve of intensity if getting over the challenges, what has helped you get over that time?
What were some of things to move forward through from sadness?
How did your family come to the decision of boarding school?
Can you share about the writing and “Behind the Prayer Card?”
What would you say to the expat woman who may be going through the most intense time of their life?
Mentioned in this episode:
Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Instagram to Your Enneagram Coach
Posts on Jenilee’s Blog You will Enjoy:
Simple Health Tips for the Healthiest You
Strengthening Families In Transition
Small Phrases That Help Every Day
Social Media and Overseas Work
Noteworthy Quotes:
“We all go through things, and whether we live in the States or whether we live here (Senegal, West Africa), a lot of these things would still be happening.”
“Communication is so important between my husband and I, making sure we are on the same page. We all know going through stressful things there is a lot of times we are not on the same page. We are going through things in different ways and times, especially with death and grief.”
“A lot of times it’s a lot of miscommunication before we get to the point. It takes a lot of trial and error. It takes a lot of frustration. It’s a lot of not giving up. It’s a lot of empathy.”
“It’s about not giving up and having compassion for one another (in marriage communication).”
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Hosted by Denise James and Melissa Faraday // produced and edited by Melissa Faraday // content managed by Heather Fallis.
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