Purposely Peaceful

About Purposely Peaceful

What if peace isn't something you find—but something you create? Welcome to Purposely Peaceful: A Therapist's Guide to Relationships, Emotional Healing & Inner Peace. I'm Jessica Rivera, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Quantum Hypnosis Practitioner, and host of Purposely Peaceful. This podcast is for anyone who knows they're meant for more—not necessarily more success, status, or achievement, but a life that feels fully lived. A life where healthier relationships, emotional healing, and inner peace become the foundation for everything else. Each week, we'll explore relationships, boundaries, communication, emotional healing, anxiety, self-awareness, purpose, and personal growth through honest conversations, therapeutic insight, and real-life experiences. You'll leave with practical tools, new perspectives, and meaningful "aha" moments that inspire you to do the inner work and create lasting change. My hope isn't just to give you information. It's to help you see yourself—and your life—differently. To challenge old patterns. To heal what no longer serves you. To create healthier relationships. And to build a life that feels lighter, more intentional, and more peaceful. Because peace isn't something we stumble upon. It's something we build through the way we heal, the way we love, and the way we choose to live every day. If you're ready to create a life that brings you peace, you're in the right place. 🤍

Publisher

Jessica Rivera, LMFT

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Apr 2025

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   #47 Are You Putting Your Happiness on Hold?

   Are You Putting Your Happiness on Hold? Have you ever told yourself, “I'll be happy when…”? When you make more money, reach your goals, find the right relationship, or finally get to a place where life feels easier. But what happens to your happiness and inner peace while you're waiting? In this episode of Purposely Peaceful, I'm talking about learning to accept where you are without giving up on where you want to go. I share my own experiences with chasing goals, feeling frustrated when life doesn't look the way I'd hoped, and recognizing how much energy we spend resisting our current circumstances. We explore the relationship between acceptance, personal growth, emotional healing, and finding peace in the present moment, even when life feels uncertain or uncomfortable. Because you can want more for your life without putting your happiness on hold until you get there. So here's my question for you: What are you waiting for before you allow yourself to enjoy your life? If this episode resonates with you, follow Purposely Peaceful and share it with someone who might need this reminder. 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME 🌿 Find me everywhere: https://t.mtrbio.com/purposelypeaceful (https://t.mtrbio.com/purposelypeaceful) ☕ Support Purposely Peaceful / Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/purposelypeaceful (https://buymeacoffee.com/purposelypeaceful) This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individualized mental health care.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   #46 In-Laws, Family & Boundaries: Who Comes First?

   In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when in-laws, parents, siblings, friends, or extended family begin affecting your marriage or relationship. I love my big family, and I believe there’s room for complicated people, different opinions, forgiveness, and reconciliation. But loving someone doesn’t mean every behavior has to be tolerated. I’m sharing how I think about prioritizing the family unit you’re building, deciding what’s worth addressing, and knowing when a firmer boundary may be necessary. Because boundaries aren’t about controlling other people or immediately cutting them off—they’re about deciding what you’re willing to participate in. Ultimately, I believe we can love our families deeply while still protecting our relationships, our homes, and our peace. Stay connected: More real life, conversations about peace & ways to work with me: All my links (https://t.mtrbio.com/purposelypeaceful?utm_source=chatgpt.com) hello@purposelypeaceful.com (mailto:hello@purposelypeaceful.com) ☕ If you’d like to support the podcast: Buy me a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/purposelypeaceful) Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice. Please consider your individual circumstances and seek professional guidance when needed.

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   #45 Parenting The Child You Can't Control

   Parenting is one of the hardest relationships we’ll ever navigate. We can guide our children, protect them, teach them, and love them deeply—but we cannot completely control who they become, the choices they make, or the path they take. In this episode, Jessica reflects on raising five children with very different personalities and temperaments. She explores the tension between helping and overhelping, setting boundaries, allowing natural consequences, and accepting that our children must eventually learn to live their own lives. Sometimes the child who worries you the most still turns out okay. Jessica did. Love and compassion matter. Believing things can work out matters. And when we cannot control the outcome, hope may be what carries both the parent and the child through. Follow Purposely Peaceful for honest conversations about relationships, emotional healing, and finding peace through life’s hardest moments. ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and more conversations about peace: https://t.mtrbio.com/purposelypeaceful (https://t.mtrbio.com/purposelypeaceful) E-mail: hello@purposelypeaceful.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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