What Moves You with Jessie
Self-Improvement
About
Jessie Douglass-Smith McGraw is a Transformative Coach waking you up to who you are by illuminating a new understanding of the mind. The refreshing view on life that she teaches is for people who want more consistent clarity and confidence in trusting their own Knowing without getting caught up in their limiting beliefs. The impact is substantial and creates noticeable and immediate results, that last. Featured in Goop, more info at whatmovesyouwithjessie.com and @whatmovesyouwithjessie on all social media. Music & Production by Mike McGraw of Tinkercity Music | @tinkercity.
Episodes
- The Meaning We Make Vs. Presence
Jessie explores the concept of perceived meaning versus life's actual truth, suggesting that mistaking the former for the latter can lead to a negative cycle. The episode references her wedding and other experiences as potential starting p…
- When Distorted Thinking Is Sneaky
In this episode, Jessie discusses a personal insight that has unfolded in an unexpected way, leading her out of emotional pain and offering a fresh perspective on a valued part of herself.
- Desiring Effortless Change?
This episode explores an alternative method for achieving habit change, suggesting a way to move beyond reliance on willpower for more lasting results. Jessie offers resources for individuals and organizations interested in personal develo…
- Why Is It Important To Understand How We Tick?
Jessie discusses the importance of understanding the principles behind how our mind creates our internal experience. She suggests that this knowledge offers solutions to various challenges, as detailed in her new self-guided course.
- All Feelings Are Safe To Feel… Truly!
This episode of What Moves You with Jessie delves into the idea that some feelings are perceived as safe to experience while others are not. The conversation aims to provide insights for expanding emotional capacity.
- The Ingredients For Change Revisited
Jessie revisits the ingredients for change, offering insights to help listeners accept loved ones and reduce frustration, particularly relevant during current global social, economic, and political challenges.
- Are You Afraid To Slow Down?
In this episode, host Jessie explores the reasons behind the fear of slowing down in life. Listeners are invited to join Jessie on a discovery journey to understand this phenomenon.
- Celebrating The Little Engine That Could
Jessie marks a podcast milestone and shares news about the show's creation. Listeners can connect with Jessie via voicemail or Instagram for more information.
- Feeling Lonely Or Unfulfilled?
Jessie reflects on a webinar about the solution to loneliness and unfulfillment. The episode explores insights into these feelings, aiming to help listeners reframe their experience and feel supported.
- A Quick Reminder About Overwhelm
In this episode of What Moves You with Jessie, Jessie shares a personal experience with overwhelm, discussing how she identified its real source beyond her to-do list. The episode offers a brief reflection intended to provide relief.
- Sometimes We Forget That We're Thinking
Jessie shares an in-real-time insight about how we often forget that we are thinking, though thought always influences our perception of life.
- How To Stay Buoyed Up In The Face Of Challenging Times
Jessie shares updates on new resources and discusses strategies for staying present and mentally stable during challenging times.
- Ungrip Yourself
This episode of What Moves You with Jessie explores the tendency to become 'gripped' by experiences and emotions due to self-judgment. It suggests an alternative approach and marks the final episode of 2025.
- The Ingredients You Need For Change
This episode of What Moves You with Jessie addresses the desire for change in loved ones and oneself, offering insights for acceptance and personal growth. It aims to help listeners find freedom from the pain associated with wanting others…
- Delegate Your Concerns
This episode discusses the idea of delegating concerns. It explores what to do when you don't have another person to delegate your concerns to, offering alternative methods that can be incredibly helpful.
- Becoming Discouragement Proof
This episode of 'What Moves You with Jessie' discusses how to become more discouragement proof, potentially leading to more ease and self-trust. It explores common self-imposed limitations and suggests that alternative ways of being are po…
- A Fresh Perspective On Boredom
In this episode, Jessie discusses her personal experience with boredom, gained during a training session. She aims to shift listeners' perspectives on their own experiences of boredom.
- The Power of Getting Neutral
Jessie shares an insight from the Pro Train retreat about the importance of getting to neutral before interacting with the world, which helped her overcome acting on worry or fear and experience more peace and freedom.
- Building Something From Nothing
Jessie shares her experience of developing retreats by trusting her intuition. The episode features insights gained during the creation process, with her friend and colleague Wyn Morgan.
- The Ambition Trap with Amina AlTai
In this episode, executive coach Amina AlTai discusses her book, 'The Ambition Trap.' She explains how common thought systems about ambition can lead to burnout by distracting individuals from their areas of expertise.
- A Heart Opening Conversation with Linda Pransky
In this episode of What Moves You with Jessie, Linda Pransky discusses her experiences with the 3 Principles, the understanding of the mind shared by host Jessie. Pransky
- Lessons From The Ordinary
In her first yoga class after a decade, Jessie experienced a profound realization not directly from her practice, but from an ordinary observation that highlights personal change. She believes listeners will relate to her story.
- How Are You Determining That You’re Falling Short?
This episode of What Moves You with Jessie discusses the feelings of readiness or confidence that might be hindering action on desires, ideas, or goals. It aims to help listeners move from overthinking to engaging with their lives.
- Seeing Beyond Limitation with Rohini Ross
Jessie talks with Rohini Ross about recognizing self-imposed thinking patterns that create limitations. The conversation explores how to perceive possibilities previously thought to be nonexistent.
- A New Way of Seeing Disassociation with Sherrill Douglass
Sherrill Douglass, former marriage and family therapist, joins Jessie on What Moves You to discuss disassociation. The conversation explores a new perspective on the state of mind, highlighting its potential positive attributes.
- Shifting from Theory to Experience with Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt
Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt discusses his transition from theoretical spirituality to experiential practice, focusing on his faith and mentorship. He shares a personal realization that deepened his connection to the spiritual aspects of life. I…
- Clarity of Mind is Always Available with Aaron Turner
Jessie speaks with Aaron Turner, PhD about the constant availability of clarity of mind, even when life presents difficulties. Turner is a speaker and practitioner focused on this understanding. More information about his work is available…
- How Understanding My Neurodiversity Led To Freedom with Ashana Ross
Coach Ashana Ross discusses her experience receiving an autism diagnosis after years of feeling misunderstood. She describes how the diagnosis initially felt burdensome but eventually led to a deeper understanding of herself and a sense of…
- Considering This Will Help You Feel Sturdy…
In this episode, Jessie discusses recurring themes from client sessions that promoted a sense of ease and self-assurance. The discussion offers insights into feeling sturdy in one's life.
- Worry Is A Loss Of Perspective
In "Worry Is A Loss Of Perspective," host Jessie discusses her past struggles with worry, explaining how she realized it was an unnecessary and unhelpful habit. The episode is intended to offer perspective and assist listeners in overcomin…
- What The LA Fires Showed Me
Jessie returns for a new season of What Moves You with Jessie, reflecting on the LA fires. The episode explores what the tragedy taught her about maintaining a positive state of mind and effectively managing challenging circumstances.
- Home Is Where The Heart Is
Jessie reflects on change, love, and relationships after friends moved away, encouraging the exploration of emotions. The episode invites listeners to share their experiences.
- Why Control Is Fundamentally Unhelpful
In this episode, Jessie explores the concept of control, suggesting that letting go of the need to foresee every scenario can alleviate internal unease and foster a sense of freedom.
- Finding Freedom From the Desire to Control
Jessie discusses her past anxiety stemming from a fear of lacking control and how understanding life's operating system led her to find comfort, security, and freedom from the desire to control.
- Are You Willing To Change The Lenses That You Relate To The World Through?
This episode of What Moves You with Jessie explores the common human tendency to view the world through habitual lenses such as fear or worry. Jessie offers insights into the potential positive outcomes of choosing to adopt a different per…
- There's No Boogeyman Comin' For Ya
Jessie reflects on a social media video where a woman felt better but distrusted her recovery from depression, a common self-sabotaging behavior. The episode encourages listeners to examine their own experiences with such feelings.
- The Importance Of Being Seen In Your Relationships with Sherrill Douglass
Sherrill Douglass returns to What Moves You with Jessie for a heartfelt discussion on the importance of being seen in relationships. The conversation aims to be endearing and connecting.
- The Archaeological Dig Of Our Thoughts
This episode explores the idea that analyzing thoughts through an "archaeological dig" approach is unhelpful. The focus is on engaging more with life and less with one's own head, suggesting this can dissolve anxiety and uncomfortable feel…
- It's Impossible To Lose Yourself
Jessie explores the feeling of losing oneself in various life circumstances, clarifying why this sensation occurs and providing hopeful perspectives to navigate these experiences.
- Wisdom From My Nephew
Jessie's nephew shared significant wisdom on essential aspects for personal growth and overcoming obstacles. This episode shares those direct and true insights.
- Thinking Things Through Without Taking Yourself Seriously
This episode explores the distinction between productive analysis and detrimental overthinking, contrasting it with a natural mental process that avoids overwhelm and suffering. Jessie shares insights on managing thought processes.
- The Library In Your Mind
In "The Library In Your Mind," Jessie explores how internal beliefs and past experiences shape our perception of possibility. She explains that understanding our internal design can help overcome limitations stemming from past events.
- Don't Think You're Capable? Think Again...
Jessie discusses her realization that all individuals possess the competence and capability to handle whatever life presents. The episode offers encouragement and hope.
- Post Retreat Reflections with Lily Sais
Jessie and her colleague Lily Sais reflect on their recent in-person retreat, "Anxiety Free Life," which took place in Santa Monica, CA.
- Re-Release! The Natural Evolution of Change with Sherrill Douglass
Jessie and her mom Sherrill Douglass continue a conversation about the natural evolution of change, exploring its impact on people and how it unfolds. The episode aims to provide insights into navigating life changes.
- Re-Release! Loving Without Judgement with Sherrill Douglass
This episode features a heartfelt conversation between host Jessie and her mother, retired marriage and family therapist Sherrill Douglass, about the meaning of unconditional love without judgment.
- Returning to Love, A Conversation with Lily Sais
Jessie hosts a conversation with Lily Sais, a coach and former school psychologist who healed from anxiety, panic, and OCD. Lily shares her insights on how understanding the internal creation of our life experience can lead to profound cha…
- Navigating Tough Times with an Undercurrent of Ease
In this episode, Jessie shares her experience navigating a current, difficult family situation. Despite the arduous nature of the circumstances, she has found an undercurrent of ease due to her understanding, and shares insights on this.
- Anxiety Free Life Retreat: A Conversation With Lily Sais
Jessie speaks with her colleague Lily Sais about their upcoming "Anxiety Free Life" retreat in Los Angeles on July 13-14, 2024. Information on the retreat and signup can be found at the provided link.
- Life Provides Natural Tension, You Don't Have to Create It
Jessie explains that while many believe stress is necessary for motivation, it leads to burnout. She suggests that life provides natural tension, and by not creating additional pressure, individuals can avoid chronic stress and anxiety.