Who's On My Mind
Who's On My Mind
Podcast Description
There’s no script, no agenda, just people I find interesting sharing their stories, ideas, and experiences.
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Content Themes
Explores personal narratives, life lessons, and diverse experiences covering themes like childhood memories, career insights, and relationships, with episodes featuring in-depth conversations about teaching, faith, and resilience.
🎧 Real stories. Real people. Real insights.
On Who’s On My Mind, I dive deep into the lives of people who intrigue me—no script, no agenda, just meaningful conversations about their journeys, ideas, and experiences.
What happens when you stop chasing approval—and start redefining who you are?
In this episode of Who’s On My Mind, I sit down with Jen Rulon — 15-time Ironman finisher, former marine animal trainer, TEDx speaker, and now a life coach helping women reinvent themselves in midlife.
Jen spent years pushing her limits — completing Ironman races, building a career at SeaWorld, and striving for validation.
But it wasn’t until she stepped away from it all in her late 40s that she began to truly understand self-worth, identity, and what it means to start over.
Now living in Costa Rica, she helps women navigate change, rebuild confidence, and create a life rooted in purpose.
This conversation is about letting go of external validation, finding your voice, and having the courage to reinvent your life — no matter your age.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- Why external validation can quietly drive your life
- What it takes to complete 15 Ironmans — and why it’s not enough
- How to rebuild your identity after major life transitions
- The mindset behind resilience and reinvention
- How to find your voice and stop people-pleasing
- Why it’s never too late to start over
🌐 Connect with Jen Rulon
Website: https://jenrulon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjenrulon
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjenrulon
Book: Self-Motivation Strategies for Women
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Motivation-Strategies-Women-Transform/dp/1648766234
🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platform
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhosOnMyMindPodcast
Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/WhosOnMyMindPodcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whos-on-my-mind/id1783427441
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Who Is Jen Rulon
03:38 The Decision to Pursue Ironman
06:18 Where the Drive Came From
08:59 Chasing a Father’s Approval
11:36 Her First Ironman Experience
15:21 Realizing Self-Worth
17:05 The Meaning Behind the Butterflies
24:51 Struggles with Purpose
25:37 Walking Away from Ironman
28:29 Marriage and Identity
31:48 Lessons from SeaWorld
36:45 Trust and Communication with Animals
45:04 The Breaking Point
52:21 Quitting Alcohol
52:22 Moving to Costa Rica
53:52 Finding Her Voice
55:13 Coaching and Transformation
59:15 Daily Life in Costa Rica
01:01:53 Family Reflections
01:05:17 Courage to Start Over
🔍 Keywords
self worth, midlife reinvention, personal growth podcast, finding purpose, identity crisis, life transition, resilience mindset, confidence building, stop people pleasing, women empowerment, life coach, mindset shift
📢 Hashtags
#SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeReinvention #Mindset #Resilience #Podcast
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