Journey Forward with Joree Rose

Latest Episodes:

Untangling the Past to Build a Secure Future Jul 31, 2025

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In this powerful crossover episode, we (Joree & John) open up about the real work it took to heal the attachment wounds we each brought into our relationship. Like so many couples, we found ourselves caught in the anxious/avoidant cycle—pursuing, withdrawing, misunderstanding—and it took conscious effort, deep reflection, and lots of compassion to shift out of those patterns.

Together, we share how doing our individual and relational healing helped us build a foundation of safety and security. We talk about what it actually looks like to move from reactivity to intentional connection, and how secure attachment isn't something you're just born with—it's something you build.

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt stuck in relationship dynamics that feel frustrating or familiar, and who's ready to grow beyond old wounds and into a more grounded, connected love.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

Healing Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles Jul 17, 2025

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This week on Journey Forward with Joree Rose, we continue the powerful conversation on attachment styles—and this time, we're going deep into the patterns of anxious and avoidant dynamics that so many couples unknowingly get stuck in.

Through both clinical insight and personal reflection, Joree explores:

How early emotional experiences shape adult attachment patterns
What anxious and avoidant behaviors actually look like in real relationships
Why conflict often triggers old wounds instead of connection
How emotional safety, validation, and repair lead to lasting intimacy
Tools to What it takes to truly heal attachment wounds—individually and together

Joree shares honest stories from her relationship and the exact steps she and her partner took to transform an anxious-avoidant dynamic into secure love. Whether you're navigating your own attachment healing or supporting a partner through theirs, this episode will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and hopeful.

Want to go deeper? Join the Journey Forward Podcast Community for exclusive meditations, tools, and monthly live support.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

Secure Attachment: The Foundation of Safe, Loving Relationships Jul 03, 2025

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In this foundational episode, Joree Rose dives deep into what it truly means to have a secure attachment—and why it's at the heart of all healthy relationships. Whether you're single, partnered, or somewhere in between, your attachment style affects how you connect, communicate, and feel safe with others.

You'll learn:

What secure attachment looks and feels like in adulthood
How early relational wounds shape your emotional patterns
Why emotional validation is the #1 factor in lasting intimacy
What keeps you stuck in unhealthy dynamics—and how to shift them
Tools to begin healing your own attachment wounds

This episode isn't just about theory—it's about transformation. Tune in for insight, compassion, and actionable guidance to begin building (or strengthening) secure love from the inside out.

Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks, where Joree explores insecure attachment styles and how to move toward secure connection—even if it wasn't modeled for you.

Want to go deeper? Join the Journey Forward Podcast Community for access to episode handouts, guided meditations, and monthly live coaching.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

When High Functioning Becomes Self-Abandonment Jun 19, 2025

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In this deeply personal continuation of the June theme Burnout & Boundaries, I open up about how I've come face-to-face with high-functioning codependency—something I didn't even know I was still living in until recently.

Even after decades of therapy, self-awareness, and teaching mindfulness-based tools, I found myself burned out again. Why? Because I was still unconsciously operating from trauma-driven patterns: over-functioning, anticipating others' needs, people-pleasing, and believing my worth was tied to how much I could do for everyone else.

In this episode, I share:

The wake-up call that finally made me see what I couldn't unsee
What high-functioning codependency actually looks like
How trauma imprints in the nervous system and drives over-responsibility
Why doing it all doesn't always mean doing it well
What healthy boundaries sound like—and how to start setting them

I also reflect on what it means to be self-considerate, not just self-sacrificing, and how I'm choosing to live more aligned—even when that means doing less.

This is a healing invitation to pause, reassess your patterns, and ask: What am I still carrying that's no longer mine?

Want to go deeper on your journey? Join the Journey Forward podcast community — a space for deeper conversations, guided practices, and soulful connection, where we integrate the content with guided meditations, reflections, and tools to anchor into your most authentic self: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

When Doing it All Stops Working Jun 05, 2025

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In this raw and revealing episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something many of us silently endure: burnout. After years of over-functioning—building two businesses, being a full-time therapist and mom, content creator, partner, and more—I hit a wall. Again.

This time, I couldn't ignore the signs. So I'm sharing what led me here, what I've learned about myself in the process, and how I'm courageously choosing to do less in order to live more authentically and sustainably.

We'll explore:

The hidden cost of being "high-functioning?
Why even values-aligned work can lead to burnout
How trauma responses and people-pleasing keep us overextended
Tangible, research-backed tools to begin healing
And the essential mindset shift that comes with setting boundaries that actually stick

This is the start of a new theme for June: Burnout + Boundaries. I hope my vulnerability gives you permission to look inward and ask: Is this working for me? And if not—what needs to change?

Tune in. Pause. Reflect. And remember: you don't have to carry it all.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

Don't Delay Living with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat May 29, 2025

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In this heart-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, psychologist and MBSR teacher, for a conversation that beautifully bridges science, presence, and the art of being human. Together, we explore what it really means to slow down, befriend our challenges, and stop waiting for life to begin "once things get better."

We reflect on our shared mindfulness journey—including how we met at a retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn 13 years ago—and dive into the difference between living on autopilot and choosing awareness, even in the midst of suffering. From personal stories of healing through illness and discomfort, to redefining meditation in accessible, non-intimidating ways, this episode is a powerful reminder: you don't need to fix everything to start living fully.

Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation will help you breathe deeper, judge less, and embrace this moment—just as it is.

✨ Topics we explore:

What mindfulness really means (and how to practice it in daily life)
Why we delay our happiness—and how to stop
The emotional cost of resisting our present reality
How to heal with compassion instead of control
Practical and playful ways to meditate (yes, even to Stairway to Heaven!)

Learn more about Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat: with Joree Rose:

• Website:www.drkasimalmashat.com and www.centreformindfulness.ca

• Instagram: @dr.kasimalmashat

• TEDxSFU talk

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

Get the "F" Out of Your Head May 22, 2025

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In this raw and expansive episode of Journey Forward with Joree Rose, we're diving deep into what it actually means to get out of your head and into alignment with your truest self. If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or unsure of how to trust your intuition—this episode is for you.

Joree explores why mindfulness and meditation are not just wellness buzzwords, but essential practices for healing, growth, and transformation. She breaks down the neuroscience behind why we get stuck in emotional reactivity, how our thoughts are not our truth, and why slowing down is the bravest thing you can do when you're ready to create real change.

You'll hear Joree share her own journey of getting out of autopilot and into authentic living, including why she rebuilt her entire foundation after years of following "the right path" that didn't feel right at all. She offers tangible insights into how meditation helps regulate your nervous system, quiet the chaos in your mind, and reconnect you to the version of yourself you've forgotten—but are ready to remember.

This episode isn't about doing mindfulness perfectly—it's about doing it intentionally. Whether you're navigating trauma, looking for clarity in your relationships, or simply tired of living by someone else's rules, this is your invitation to get quiet, get curious, and come home to yourself.

✨ Plus, Joree shares how you can take this work deeper through her growing podcast membership community, with exclusive meditations, handouts, and live monthly calls to help you implement the shifts your soul is calling for.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why your thoughts aren't always true (and how to stop believing them)
How emotional reactivity hijacks your clarity
The science of how meditation rewires your brain
Foundational mindsets for mindfulness: non-attachment, acceptance, equanimity
How to work with discomfort instead of resisting it What it actually means to "come home to yourself"

If you're ready to stop spinning and start shifting, this episode is your guide to the next right step on your journey forward.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

Mind Full or Mindful? May 15, 2025

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This episode is an invitation to pause—and get honest about what you've been carrying that's no longer serving you. Whether it's old beliefs, unprocessed emotions, habitual overthinking, or that constant striving for the next thing… it's time to ask: Is this helping me, or is this holding me back?

We're diving deep into the heart of mindfulness—what it really means to be present, to notice without judgment, and to stop outsourcing your happiness to things outside your control. I share one of my favorite Zen stories (you'll love it) and explore why disconnection, distraction, and autopilot living are the very things keeping you stuck.

You'll learn:

The difference between being mindful and being "mind full"
How to recognize when you're spiraling—and how to get out
Why happiness and alignment don't come from doing more, but from coming home to yourself
The connection between mindfulness and emotional resilience
How to stop carrying old stories, old wounds, and other people's energy

If you're ready to journey forward—starting from the inside out—this is your invitation to let go, breathe, and realign.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

Happiness Is an Inside Job May 08, 2025

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This week, I'm inviting you into one of the most important conversations we can have: What truly makes you happy? Not the fleeting kind of happiness that comes from vacations, new shoes, or a great dinner out (though those are wonderful too!)—but the kind of happiness that's sustainable, grounded, and internal.

In this episode, I break down:

Why we often look outside ourselves to feel good—and why it doesn't last
How disconnection from ourselves keeps us stuck in autopilot
The difference between joy, contentment, and fulfillment
What the Buddha can teach us about real peace (and why Disney's Jasmine is the unexpected parallel!)
Simple ways to bring mindfulness into your real, busy life—starting today

This is your invitation to stop outsourcing your happiness, and start reclaiming it from within.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/

When I Thought Slowing Down Might Kill Me May 01, 2025

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This episode kicks off our May theme: "Slow Down, You Move Too Fast." And wow… this one is personal. I'm sharing the story of my very first meditation — and how, even though it was only 10 minutes, it felt like torture. (Yes, I genuinely thought I might die… and no, I'm not being dramatic.)

For most of my life, I didn't know how to slow down. I was always in motion, chasing the next thing, hoping I'd eventually land in a place of peace, contentment, or security. But what I didn't realize is that what I was searching for could only be found in the present moment — and I had no idea how to access it.

In this episode, I unpack:

Why slowing down can feel so confronting (especially if you're not used to it)
The myths we carry about what meditation should look like
How discomfort is often the doorway to real transformation

Whether you're brand new to mindfulness or just need a reminder of why you started, this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself — without judgment, pressure, or perfection.

And if you're ready to go deeper, I'd love for you to join the Journey Forward podcast community, where we take these conversations even further.

Connect with Joree Rose:

• Website: www.joreerose.com

• Instagram: @joreerose

• Subscribe to her podcast: Journey Forward with Joree Rose

• Join the Podcast Membership: https://joreerose.com/journeyforwardpodcast/

Connect with Joree & John for relationship work:

• Website: www.loveisntenough.net

• Instagram: @loveisntenough33

• Subscribe to their podcast: Love Isn't Enough

• Join our relationship Master Class series: https://loveisntenough.net/masterclass/