424: When LIFE Doesn't Turn Out As Planned // Jessica N. Turner

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

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🗓️ 7 April 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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When you were younger, did you imagine your life turning out a certain way? Maybe you thought you’d have a house full of children, a forever kind of love, or a career that lit you up. But what happens when the reality of your life looks nothing like the dream? In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, I sit down with bestselling author Jessica N. Turner to talk about how to rise from life’s deepest disappointments and rebuild something beautiful. Jessica vulnerably shares her personal story of walking through a midlife divorce after her husband of 16 years came out—and the healing journey that followed. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a dream, struggling through a transition, or just feeling stuck in unmet expectations, this conversation will help you: 💜 Feel less alone in your disappointment and more seen in your story. 💜 Understand how to make meaning from your grief without rushing through it. 💜 Explore practical ways to process emotional pain. Jessica’s wisdom is layered with empathy, grace, and real-life tools. She reminds us that even if we didn’t choose the hard thing, we can still choose what comes next. For full show notes including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 104: How to Move Through Grief towards Joy // Anna Packard, PhD in Clinical Psychology 205: How to Coach Yourself through Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson 299: How to Let Go of Hard Stuff from Your Past Episode Sponsors: Acorns Early: Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/3in30 or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! Tushbaby: Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code 3IN30 for 20% your first order. Nutrofol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code 3IN30. KiwiCo: Tinker, Create, and Innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3in30. Let’s Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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0:00.0	You're listening to 3 and 30 Takeaways for Moms, and this episode is sponsored by Acorns Early,
0:05.2	the smart money app and debit card for kids that helps them learn the value of money.
0:10.1	I first learned about the value of money as a middle schooler. I kept oversleeping and missing
0:14.8	the school bus every day and my mom had had enough. So she told me she wouldn't drive me
0:20.1	anymore and I would have to figure it out.
0:22.2	The next time I missed the bus, I called a taxi and brought my Tootsie Roll piggy bank with me to pay the
0:28.0	cab driver. This is hilarious to me now, but I'm so proud of my mom for teaching me independence,
0:33.8	accountability, and the value of money, because after a few times of shelling out
0:38.3	$10 for a ride to school, I started setting my alarm and getting myself up and out the door on time.
0:44.7	When kids have their own money to manage, they learn about real-world responsibility,
0:49.0	and Acorns Early makes it easier for busy parents to teach their kids' money skills.
0:53.8	Acorns Early lets parents pay allowances automatically, and kids can spend what they earn with
0:58.7	their very own debit card. Plus, parents can keep track of where and when their kids are
1:03.0	spending, and Acorns Early's Chores Tracker teaches kids that hard work pays off if paying
1:08.5	kids this way is right for your family. Ready to help your kids learn
1:12.2	the value of money? Just head to acornsEarly.com slash 3 and 30 or download the Acorns Early app to get
1:18.7	started. Sign up now and your first month is on us. Terms and conditions apply. Monthly
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1:36.9	living with less of what doesn't matter and more of what does and pursuing intention in every area of
1:42.8	our everyday lives. we talk about a realistic
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