"The same things about me that made others uncomfortable are what I’ve come to love most about myself." – Jenna Tico

In this deeply honest episode, we dive into the world of writer, performer, and community builder Jenna Tico as she discusses her poignant memoir, Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life. Jenna reflects on the turbulent decade of her 20s, exploring messy relationships, self-discovery, and emotional growth through raw essays and poetry. She shares how writing became a tool for transformation and self-forgiveness, and why owning one’s vulnerability can lead to true personal freedom. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own coming-of-age journey, looking to embrace imperfection, and seeking deeper connection with themselves and others.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Vulnerability: Why embracing discomfort and raw emotion is a key to personal growth.
2. Writing as Healing: Jenna shares how journaling, poetry, and memoir-writing helped her process past experiences and find forgiveness.
3. Messy Relationships, Clear Lessons: Lessons from romantic missteps and finding value in knowing what you don’t want.
4. Astrology Meets Self-Acceptance: How understanding her Cancer moon placement empowered Jenna to view her emotions as a superpower.
5. Parenting with Purpose: Jenna’s insights into modeling authenticity and creative expression for her children.
6. Navigating Creative Fear: The balance between safety and discomfort in creating deeply personal work.
7. Cultural Expectations: Challenging societal norms about relationships, success, and identity.

Buy Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life

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Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647427627

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Website: https://www.jennatico.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennaticowrites/

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