What if the feeling that something is “off” in your life isn’t a flaw to fix — but wisdom trying to reach you?
In this solo episode, Jennifer explores the quiet inner conflict many thoughtful, capable people carry: the tension between what we value and how we’re living, between our deeper purpose and the endless demands of daily life, between who we truly are and the roles we’ve learned to play. This is an invitation to listen inward, recognize the signs of misalignment, and begin the gentle journey of coming home to congruence
What You’ll Hear:
- Why conflict doesn’t only happen in relationships — some of the deepest tension happens within ourselves
- Common signs that life is out of alignment: exhaustion, irritability, numbness, procrastination, restlessness, and the fantasy of escape
- The hidden gap between your why and your daily reality — and how that creates inner friction
- Why so many caring, high-functioning people stay stuck in patterns of over-responsibility and chronic doing
- Virginia Satir’s deeper understanding of congruence as a practice of returning to self
- How small, truthful adjustments can begin restoring energy, clarity, and alignment
Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel
Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.
Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.
Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.
Connect with the Host:
Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com
https://www.congruentpractice.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/
Costa Rica Retreat: Coming Home to Congruence: https://www.congruentpractice.com/costa-rica-retreat
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