HeyJaredSoft Life, Hard Truths
An intellectually stimulating deep dive into many topics ranging from self care to how to bounce back from losing a job. Personalized, intimate, and relatable. Featuring guests with a vast array of lived experiences and stories to share.
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Episode 22 — BE ENCOURAGED: Keep Going Anyway✨ (opens the original)
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Sometimes, you have to keep going before you can see the evidence that it’s working. In Episode 22 of Soft Life, Hard Truths The Podcast , Chudney Thompson talks about the power of encouragement—what it means to keep showing up when nobody seems to notice, when the results aren't coming fast enough, and when you’re tempted to wonder if any of it matters. This episode is a reminder that encouragement isn't always applause or validation. Sometimes, it's the quiet decision to believe in yourself, r
Episode 21: The Impact Goes Both Ways | I Came To Make An Impact… I Didn’t Expect It To Change Me✨ (opens the original)
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Episode 21 of Soft Life, Hard Truths reflects on the unexpected gift of impact, the people behind the numbers, and watching this little podcast reach listeners around the world 🌎 Plus, we welcome 13 new countries to the community-with Pakistan as our newest addition! Sometimes impact isn't millions of views or a huge moment. Sometimes it's simply knowing that somewhere, somebody pressed play...and realizing their presence has impacted you right back. The impact goes both ways.🥹❤️✨
Episode 20: Happily Odd: I Don’t Need the Attention… But I Still Want the Love ❤️ (opens the original)
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Can you love being overlooked and still want to be seen? Absolutely. In this short, reflective episode of Soft Life, Hard Truths, Chudney explores the beautiful contradiction of enjoying solitude while still craving genuine friendship, love, connection—and yes, appreciation for the art we put into the world. Featuring Poetry in Motion and the original poem “Widely Ignored / Narrowly Overlooked And Happily Odd,” this episode is for every extroverted introvert, beautifully complicated soul, and cr
Episode 19: Special Story Time Episode “Young Emperor Leonidas & The Battle Over The Blueberry Pie” (opens the original)
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📚 Episode 19: Storytime with Chudney This week, we're switching things up with a special Storytime episode! Join me as I read my children's book, Young Emperor Leonidas and The Battle Over The Blueberry Pie—a heartwarming story about fairness, kindness, integrity, and doing what's right. Whether you're listening with your little ones or simply reconnecting with your inner child, I hope this story leaves you smiling. Welcome to our newest Global Family listeners in Australia! 🇦🇺❤️
Episode 18: Beyond Birth: The Power, Presence, and Purpose Of A Doula✨ (opens the original)
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What does it truly mean to hold space for someone? In this heartfelt episode of Soft Life, Hard Truths, I sit down with my sister-in-law, a professional doula, to explore the strength, compassion, and purpose behind supporting women through one of life's most transformative journeys. We discuss motherhood, resilience, common misconceptions about doulas, and the quiet power of simply being present. Whether you're an expectant parent, love someone who is, or simply appreciate conversations about p
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