I am thankful for the JV Club.
We seem to live in a world where we are encouraged to compete, compare, mistrust and almost HATE one another. We need to focus on supporting each other and encouraging each other to be the best people we can be rather than knocking each other down, being cruel and expressing the ugly parts of ourselves. We are constantly being told not to share our feelings and emotions and to not be so sensitive. The JV Club embraces the feelings we have, the tears we cry and joy we feel and accepts it for what it is, real life and the human experience.
A friend recommended this amazing podcast that I've been (mildly obsessively) listening to lately. The JV Club has some of the most honest, open and authentic conversations I've ever heard in such a public forum. It is SO wonderful to hear women talk about their own experiences growing up in such a genuine and sincere way. The stories told have brought me to tears, made me laugh and made me feel like I am part of the conversation even though I am miles away and have never met any of these women. Some episodes are funny and reminiscent of the awkward and funny moments of childhood and adolescence and other episodes delve deeper into much heavier and traumatic experiences.
After listening to these intimate conversations I feel a closeness to the host, Janet Varney and to each one of her guests and just want to give them all huge tear-filled hugs and hope I don't get tears and snot on their shoulders.
The level of acceptance and openness you hear during each episode is refreshing to hear. There is not an ounce of pretense, but rather a genuine interest in one another other's lives and experiences which seems rare in comparison to my own experiences and observations of our society. The episodes I've listened to thus far have filled me with hope, inspiration and a sense of community with the host, guests and other listeners.
Knowing that these women exist and that there is a community of people who listen to each podcast gives me hope for our society. Our life experiences, both good and bad, are valuable and have helped mold us into who we are today. We all hold amazing stories and experiences and have the ability to inspire others.
I am so thankful for this podcast and can not recommend it enough. It is as exquisite as it is insightful.
