Welcome to Pathfinders! I’m your host, Jessa, and in this podcast, I bring you heartfelt conversations with those who have found their own paths in life while dealing with its challenges. My hope is that it inspires you to make choices that feel true to you so that you can live your life in the most authentic and fulfilling way.
Inheriting Resilience: Dr. Rana Dajani’s Breakthrough on Generational Trauma
In this episode of Pathfinders, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Rana Dajani, a pioneering epigenetics researcher and professor in molecular biology. Rana is a great example of what it means when you lead with curiosity instead of fear and shows us how we can heal through connection and community. From her early life steeped in curiosity and an openness to learn, combined with stories of displacement and trauma to her groundbreaking discovery of the transmission of generational trau...
16 Sept 2025
MJ The Musical Star Matt Mills: His Journey From Leeds to London's West End
From Leeds to the West End stage, Matt Mills shares his inspiring journey and the transformative power of storytelling. Hear how he brings seemingly complex characters to life in our latest episode! In this episode of Pathfinders, host Jessa sits down with actor Matt Mills, who shares his journey of becoming an actor, singer, and dancer. They discuss his impressive performance in the London West End musical about Michael Jackson, where Matt plays both Joe Jackson and Rob the manager. The conv...
6 Jul 2025
Thor Pedersen: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying
Thor Pedersen recounts his decade-long journey as the first person to visit every country without flying, sharing insights on challenges, human nature, and global perspectives in an interview with the host.
30 Apr 2025
What’s It’s Really Like as a Woman in the Military - With Colleen Maclean
What’s it’s really like as a woman in the military - with Colleen Maclean In this powerful episode, I sit down with former Air Force life support fitter Colleen Maclean. She shares her journey through a decade of military service, including deployments and the challenges faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. She opens up about her experiences of sexual assault and PTSD, detailing how she eventually found empowerment and reclaimed her identity, after being medically discharged, through e...
11 Apr 2025
The Science of Stuck: Getting Unstuck with Britt Frank
Ever felt stuck and unable to get out of it? Then this episode is for you. In this insightful episode, Britt discusses the core concepts from ‘The Science of Stuck,' and explores how our brains often hold us back not out of laziness, but due to hardwired survival mechanisms. She delves into practical strategies for overcoming feelings of being stuck—whether it's difficulty getting off the couch, dealing with anxiety, or making significant life changes. Britt also shares her personal experienc...
23 Mar 2025
Navigating Self-Trust and Boundaries: Insights into Healing and Growth with Ruth Clare
In this insightful episode, I’m reunited with Ruth Clare for an in-depth conversation about emotional healing, vulnerability, and learning to trust oneself. We reflect on the themes from the first episode, focusing on the impact of growing up in unsafe home and how that leads to an external validation system where you have learned to look to others for validation that you’re okay. This episode emphasizes the significance of connecting with oneself and others, offering support for those ...
3 Mar 2025
The Hidden Stories Behind Food and Eating: A Deep Dive with Lisa Schlosberg
Join us in this insightful conversation with Lisa Schlosberg as we explore the complex relationships between food, emotions, and body image. Lisa shares her personal journey of struggling with being morbidly obese as a child, to then turning to extreme dieting to eventually finding balance and freedom in her relationship with food and her body. We also delve into the harmful impacts of diet culture, the significance of self-awareness, and the transformative power of curiosity and compassion f...
11 Feb 2025
4 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger: Life Lessons from Christiane Steffens-Dhaussy
In this episode of Pathfinders, I talk with German psychologist, trainer, and palliative care expert Christiane Steffens-Dhaussy. Christiane shares four essential life insights she wishes she had known when she was younger. These insights include understanding that life doesn't follow a straight line, how the brain shapes our perceptions and decisions, the importance of human connections, and the power of gratitude. Through relatable anecdotes and professional expertise, Christiane offers pra...
26 Jan 2025
Facing Childhood Trauma: Ruth Clare's Journey to Healing
Facing Childhood Trauma: Ruth Clare's Journey to Healing | Pathfinders Podcast with JessaIn this episode of Pathfinders, I engage in a heartfelt conversation with Ruth Clare, an Australian mental health advocate, author, and speaker. Ruth shares her deeply personal experiences of growing up in an abusive home, the effects of that trauma, and how she has found ways to heal and empower herself. Through discussing her memoir 'Enemy' and her upcoming book 'Turn Fear Into Courage,' Ruth ...
12 Jan 2025
Introducing Pathfinders
Host Lex Fridman interviews Ensemble AI co-founders Alex Reneau and Zach Albertson about their transformative Feature Enhancement technology, empowering data scientists to achieve state-of-the-art results without complex models.
12 Jan 2025
The Inner Critic: Unshaming Ourselves with David Bedrick"
Jessa and renowned psychologist David Bedrick explore how to unshackle ourselves from the grip of self-doubt by recognizing and reframing the inner critic's toxic voice.
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