The Great Detour
The Great Detour
Podcast Description
The Great Detour™ is a podcast about embracing life’s unplanned paths. These defining experiences—whether they bring challenges, lessons, or new opportunities—have one thing in common: they guide us toward self-discovery and growth. Join host Jess Prudhomme and her guests as they share vulnerable and inspiring stories of lives that didn’t go according to plan and the growth and meaning they found along the way. Featuring practical advice and strategies from experts and those who’ve “been there,” these conversations will empower you to navigate life’s transitions with resilience, trust the process, and rewrite your own story as your most authentic, empowered self.Learn more at www.thegreatdetour.com. Follow along on Instagram @thegreatdetour. Have your own detour story to share? Email it to: [email protected].
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of resilience, personal growth, and self-discovery through the lens of life's unplanned paths. Episodes include discussions on embracing authenticity, community power in movement, and creating inclusive opportunities, such as the transformative impact of Dubset Running Collective and the mission of Able Athletics to support children with disabilities.
The Great Detour™ is a podcast about embracing life’s unplanned paths. These defining experiences—whether they bring challenges, lessons, or new opportunities—have one thing in common: they guide us toward self-discovery and growth.
Join host Jess Prudhomme and her guests as they share vulnerable and inspiring stories of lives that didn’t go according to plan and the growth and meaning they found along the way. Featuring practical advice and strategies from experts and those who’ve “been there,” these conversations will empower you to navigate life’s transitions with resilience, trust the process, and rewrite your own story as your most authentic, empowered self.
Learn more and share your own detour story at www.thegreatdetour.com.
Follow along on Instagram @thegreatdetour.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you’re just going through the motions, this one’s for you.
In this episode, Jess is joined by Dr. Wendy O’Connor—a Stanford-trained clinical psychologist who now coaches women on how to create lives they truly love. After building a successful private practice and navigating life as a mother of three young children, Dr. Wendy realized she was running on autopilot. That turning point led her to positive psychology—the science of happiness—and a whole new chapter centered around alignment, self-trust, and purpose.
Together, they talk about what it really means to thrive—not just survive—and the small, intentional shifts that can help you reconnect with yourself.
They explore:
- What to do when your life looks “successful” but doesn’t feel fulfilling
- How to tell when you’re out of alignment—and how to get back on track
- The daily habits and mindset shifts that support long-term well-being
- How to stop outsourcing happiness and start building it from the inside out
- Finding “glimmers” in hard seasons—and why they matter
- Setting boundaries without guilt, and why they’re actually an act of love
- The three-part framework Wendy uses to help women design lives they love
This episode is full of grounded wisdom and practical tools—especially if you’re in the middle of a transition or figuring out what’s next. Dr. Wendy reminds us that creating a life you love isn’t about having it all together—it’s about knowing yourself, honoring what you need, and giving yourself permission to shift.
About Dr. Wendy O'Connor:
Dr. Wendy O'Connor is a Stanford-trained clinical psychologist and positive psychology expert who helps women move from burnout and autopilot to living intentional, joy-filled lives. After running a successful private practice and becoming a mother to three daughters in just over a year, she experienced a profound personal shift that led her to embrace the science of happiness. Today, Dr. Wendy blends cognitive behavioral therapy with positive psychology to help women design lives they love—rooted in self-trust, purpose, and aligned action. Dr. Wendy offers virtual coaching and mentorship programs for women ready to thrive beyond the checklist.
Dr. Wendy O'Connnor's Website: https://www.drwendyoconnor.com/
Dr. Wendy O'Connor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwendyoconnor/
Learn more about The Great Detour™
Website:www.thegreatdetour.com
Instagram: @thegreatdetour
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