{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"M.E.S.H.","title":"When Rock Bottom Becomes a New Beginning","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1271,"description":"Episode Summary\nIn this compelling episode of M.E.S.H., Pamela Brewer sits down with Jelan Agnew, a licensed clinical social worker turned keynote speaker, coach, and global frolicker. Jelan Agnew opens up about her radical personal transformation after a crisis in 2020, culminating in a rebirth that fundamentally changed her priorities and definition of self. The conversation dives deep into embracing change, separating personal identity from achievement, overcoming generational trauma, and finding joy and creativity as essential parts of humanness. Listeners will walk away with inspiration, practical advice, and resources for their own journey toward personal and professional fulfillment.\nTopics Covered\nDefinition and nature of transformation\nNavigating major life changes and rock-bottom moments\nThe impact of burnout and alcohol addiction on mental health professionals\nThe process and aftermath of recovering from a life-threatening crisis\nReleasing attachment to job titles for genuine self-discovery\nAchieving separation between what you do and who you are\nGenerational trauma and its effects on achievement and self-worth\nProductivity, self-talk, and worthiness, especially for Black and brown women\nCreating a life aligned with creativity and joy\nAdvice for women facing barriers to transformation\nHow to start your own transformation without drastic life changes\nConnecting with Jelan Agnew: social media, TEDx talk, and coaching\nKey Takeaways\nChange is inevitable; choosing to embrace it empowers you, rather than waiting until circumstances force you to adapt.\nGenerational trauma can shape the drive for excessive “productivity” — but finding self-worth apart from achievements is freeing and necessary.\nYou don’t have to quit everything to transform; start with small steps, reconnecting with what you love and how it makes you feel.\nSix Best Quotes from Jelan Agnew\n“First you get a little knock on the door, then you get a shake on your shoulders, then you get the rug...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/e7pnn_S1e5w4QA_uOr9X-tzVE63EXYX4_dYhFyWj_a8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZWQz/MjA4ODk1YWEwMjRk/YmI4YzhmNjBiYWZh/MTJkNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}