In Episode 16 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Jessica Wilson, a business owner and hairstylist, to the podcast to discuss spirituality and tarot. Marlowe and Jes discuss the crucial role of intuition and self-awareness in navigating relationships, particularly in recognizing unhealthy patterns and fostering healthier connections. As Jes mentions, “I learned to reconnect to myself through heartbreak," and her interest in tarot grew after she was gifted a deck.

One key takeaway from the podcast is the importance of trusting your intuition. Jes recounts how they had a strong sense of what was happening in their relationships, even before she could articulate it. This innate ability to sense discrepancies and discomfort is a powerful tool in identifying when something is off in a relationship. Jes would tell her mothers she knew what would happen before it happened and was never surprised by situations. Growing up with a strong Catholic faith and routine, Jes was discouraged from speaking like that or sharing most of her intuitions because they were contrary to the teachings at church.

The episode also delves into the significance of recognizing that unhealthy patterns often stem from past experiences and familial dynamics. Jes is launching a program to help people recover from toxic romantic relationships with narcissists. Jes explains how people often unconsciously gravitate toward partners who remind them of their primary caregivers, leading to cycles of toxicity to remain close to what we know, whether that is healthy or unhealthy.

With her narcissist recovery program, spirituality, intuition, and business, Jes is holding space for people to express their feelings and experiences. Recognizing the value of having a space to openly share and process one's emotions, Jes is building upon that and creating a life that validates one's experiences and allows others to trust one's intuition. Self-awareness is a powerful tool in the journey toward authenticity with yourself and within your relationships with others.

This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.