Come Home to You
Welcome to "Come Home to You," a down-to-earth, leadership wellness podcast hosted by Jenny Swim, a certified professional coach, specializing in leadership development and mental wellness.
Explore how to listen to your whole person, cut through the noise of the world, and foster a sense of home within yourself. With a focus on simplicity and curiosity, "Come Home to You" explores common concerns and provides practical tools to look within, listen to your own voice, and partner with your greatest resource: you.
Come Home to You
31: The Science of Breakthroughs: What the CIA, Neuroscience, and Nature Teach Us About Real Growth
Breakthroughs aren’t smooth — they’re messy, uncertain, and often feel like failure. But what if those moments of chaos are signs your system is reorganizing for something greater?
In this episode of Come Home to You, Jenny Swim unpacks the real science of breakthroughs — what neuroscience, nature, and even the CIA’s Aldrich Ames investigation reveal about transformation.
You’ll learn:
- The four predictable stages every breakthrough follows
- Why frustration and confusion are signs of progress, not failure
- How to reframe tension as intelligence reorganizing
- How leaders can stay clear and grounded in times of disruption
If you’re a leader, parent, or creator navigating change, this episode helps you recognize the signals of growth — and walk through your next breakthrough with wisdom and steadiness.
Additional Resources:
Special thanks to Arielle Groves for her "Disneyland" metaphor.
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