Bare Bold and Becoming Podcast Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:05:12 -0400 https://bbb.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Bare Bold and Becoming Podcast yes Support this Podcast fea3f190-2207-552d-815c-a0b20c65bc7e bareboldbecoming@gmail.com Jeni Chen episodic true Bare Bold and Becoming is a podcast about embracing your truth, healing from the past, and stepping into who you’re meant to be. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, Jeni shares lessons, growth, and wisdom to help others heal, awaken, and live boldly in their authenticity.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jeni Chen bareboldbecoming@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/guwfudgsjdzac3i8cv5jhdm4xeqy?.jpg Bare Bold and Becoming Podcast Beneath the Anger Beneath the Anger In this episode, I open up about my relationship with anger and the parts of myself I wasn’t always proud of. For a long time, I didn’t know how to express what I was feeling, so it came out as frustration, silence, or reaction.

We explore how anger is often just the surface — and what’s underneath is hurt, fear, or feeling unseen. I also share how my environment shaped the way I processed emotions, and what it looked like to take accountability and start responding differently.

It’s an invitation to reflect, understand your emotions, and approach yourself with more awareness — just as I’ve learned to sit with mine instead of suppressing or reacting.



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]]> In this episode, I open up about my relationship with anger and the parts of myself I wasn’t always proud of. For a long time, I didn’t know how to express what I was feeling, so it came out as frustration, silence, or reaction.

We explore how anger is often just the surface — and what’s underneath is hurt, fear, or feeling unseen. I also share how my environment shaped the way I processed emotions, and what it looked like to take accountability and start responding differently.

It’s an invitation to reflect, understand your emotions, and approach yourself with more awareness — just as I’ve learned to sit with mine instead of suppressing or reacting.



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]]> Jeni Chen Buzzsprout-18966851 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600 970 1 5 full true Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success Beyond Family and Society Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success Beyond Family and Society In this episode, we unpack the invisible weight of societal norms, family expectations, and generational pressure — and how they quietly shape our identity, self-worth, and life decisions.

Growing up in a Chinese immigrant family, success wasn’t just encouraged — it was expected: good grades, prestigious careers, marriage, stability, and reputation.

We explore: the pressure to achieve and perform, the difference between love and control, scarcity mindset versus growth mindset, cultural expectations versus personal truth, and what it means to build a strong mindset.

Through personal stories and practical examples, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider what pressures are truly yours, and what success means on your own terms.



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]]> In this episode, we unpack the invisible weight of societal norms, family expectations, and generational pressure — and how they quietly shape our identity, self-worth, and life decisions.

Growing up in a Chinese immigrant family, success wasn’t just encouraged — it was expected: good grades, prestigious careers, marriage, stability, and reputation.

We explore: the pressure to achieve and perform, the difference between love and control, scarcity mindset versus growth mindset, cultural expectations versus personal truth, and what it means to build a strong mindset.

Through personal stories and practical examples, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider what pressures are truly yours, and what success means on your own terms.



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]]> Jeni Chen Buzzsprout-18856941 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 1255 1 4 full true Shedding & Rising — Fire Horse 2026 (CNY Bonus) Shedding & Rising — Fire Horse 2026 (CNY Bonus) In this Chinese New Year bonus episode, we close the chapter on the Year of the Snake — a year of shedding, healing, and quiet transformation — and step into the forward-moving energy of the Fire Horse. I share personal reflections from the past year, what this new cycle invites us into, and explore the luckiest and most challenged zodiac signs ahead. A moment to honor what’s ending, and welcome what’s beginning.

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]]> In this Chinese New Year bonus episode, we close the chapter on the Year of the Snake — a year of shedding, healing, and quiet transformation — and step into the forward-moving energy of the Fire Horse. I share personal reflections from the past year, what this new cycle invites us into, and explore the luckiest and most challenged zodiac signs ahead. A moment to honor what’s ending, and welcome what’s beginning.

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]]> Jeni Chen Buzzsprout-18659989 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1390 1 3 bonus true The Truth About Toxic Relationships We Normalize The Truth About Toxic Relationships We Normalize In this episode, we explore toxic relationships through the lens of awareness. Jeni breaks down the subtle behaviors that create toxic dynamics — from boundary violations and emotional inconsistency to manipulation. Through personal experience, I'll share what I’ve learned about accountability and the red flags we often excuse. The conversation expands beyond romantic relationships to highlight how these same patterns can show up in other relationships and why recognizing them is essential to protecting your peace.

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]]> In this episode, we explore toxic relationships through the lens of awareness. Jeni breaks down the subtle behaviors that create toxic dynamics — from boundary violations and emotional inconsistency to manipulation. Through personal experience, I'll share what I’ve learned about accountability and the red flags we often excuse. The conversation expands beyond romantic relationships to highlight how these same patterns can show up in other relationships and why recognizing them is essential to protecting your peace.

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]]> Jeni Chen Buzzsprout-18586314 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1463 1 2 full true Trailer Trailer  A glimpse into the heart behind bare bold and becoming — a space for healing, self-discovery, and stepping fully into your truth. The journey begins here. 

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]]> Jeni Chen Buzzsprout-18525569 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 85 1 trailer true Patterns That Force Change Patterns That Force Change In this episode, I share the moment I realized something in my life had to change — and the repeating patterns that finally made it impossible to ignore. We explore why change can feel unsafe, how familiar dynamics keep us stuck, and the steps I took to reclaim my power and move toward a more aligned, intentional life. This episode is for anyone who’s ready to break old cycles and step into growth.

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]]> In this episode, I share the moment I realized something in my life had to change — and the repeating patterns that finally made it impossible to ignore. We explore why change can feel unsafe, how familiar dynamics keep us stuck, and the steps I took to reclaim my power and move toward a more aligned, intentional life. This episode is for anyone who’s ready to break old cycles and step into growth.

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