Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Turning Discomfort into Self-Love: Jenna Tico’s Path to Authenticity

January 14, 2025 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“The same things about me that made others uncomfortable are what I’ve come to love most about myself.” – Jenna Tico

In this deeply honest episode, we dive into the world of writer, performer, and community builder Jenna Tico as she discusses her poignant memoir, Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life. Jenna reflects on the turbulent decade of her 20s, exploring messy relationships, self-discovery, and emotional growth through raw essays and poetry. She shares how writing became a tool for transformation and self-forgiveness, and why owning one’s vulnerability can lead to true personal freedom. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own coming-of-age journey, looking to embrace imperfection, and seeking deeper connection with themselves and others.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Power of Vulnerability: Why embracing discomfort and raw emotion is a key to personal growth.
  2. Writing as Healing: Jenna shares how journaling, poetry, and memoir-writing helped her process past experiences and find forgiveness.
  3. Messy Relationships, Clear Lessons: Lessons from romantic missteps and finding value in knowing what you don’t want.
  4. Astrology Meets Self-Acceptance: How understanding her Cancer moon placement empowered Jenna to view her emotions as a superpower.
  5. Parenting with Purpose: Jenna’s insights into modeling authenticity and creative expression for her children.
  6. Navigating Creative Fear: The balance between safety and discomfort in creating deeply personal work.
  7. Cultural Expectations: Challenging societal norms about relationships, success, and identity.

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Website: https://www.jennatico.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennaticowrites/

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