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Jenna VanderHaar

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Daughter of the Most High 👑
Living Missionally 🌎
Hosting Retreats 🧘🏼‍♀️
Holistic Health Professional 🌿 @strengthened_roots_wellness

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More than a 23 mile hiking challenge; we hike for…

Amy - was being trafficked from a hotel room in the U.S. when her trafficker turned violent, stealing her belongings and leaving her injured. She was rescued by advocates and she is healing in a safe home.

Mayari - came from a family of 17 kids, got taken into trafficking from an enticing job offer where her innocence was stolen. She was rescued and now is a successful business owner.

These are really stories, real women who gained freedom because we decided act. No one is too small or insignificant to make a difference. We all can play a part in this injustice that is happening worldwide and in our backyards. We cannot turn a blind eye; together we can gain freedom for the captives.

Donate, share, get involved. Link in bio.

#hikeforfreedom #atlasfree #sawtooths #abolitionists by @jenvhaar

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2 months ago

🥾 An epic adventure with some amazing women! From hiking to new heights, capturing views, chasing sunrises over the glacier lakes, coffee in the woods and sharing laughter while making memories this trip is one we will not forget!

🏕️ Leaving with stinky laundry and a sore body but a heart full and deep joy radiating from my smile. It’s such a blessing to have friends who show up, do the hard things and have fun all the while!

#adventureawaits #realfriendshiketogether #trailconnection #hikingbuddies #banffnationalpark taken in Banff Alberta by @jenvhaar

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3 months ago

Wow, my heart is so full!

This week’s Wholeness Journey Retreat/Service trip in Costa Rica was like summer camp, a healing retreat, and a slice of heaven on earth!

There is nothing like filling up your cup with all wellness and community things and then serving together! You connect, and impact people’s lives. It’s my favorite thing to do!

We spent days prepping how we wanted all the girls to feel at our Retreat. And making sure we were coming from an overflowing place before we gave to these girls.😍

This is the essence of Wholeness Journey. To learn how to do this in your own communities and life. It’s not just abroad. It’s a way of life. To live life fully, with community and service at its core!🔥

So thankful for all sponsors, investors, partners, our team and those following along.

If you also want to live a life bigger than yourself, be of service and have your heart expand- send me a message 🤩

More adventures to come!!

@jessdahl_
@wholenessjourney
@andreactaylor
@jenvhaar
@cristinapsimmons
@andreamanciet.art
@faceofjustice_cr
@encantadacr

#wellnessretreat #WholenessJourney #service #impact #lifeofpurpose by @jenvhaar

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3 months ago

Before these girls ever stepped foot at our Wholeness Journey Retreat, we sat down and asked ourselves one question: how do we want them to feel?

Not what do we want to teach them. Not what do we want to accomplish. How do we want them to feel.

So we made a list. Seen. Safe. Childlike. Peaceful. Pampered. Included. Hopeful. Celebrated. Capable. Purposeful. Empowered. Special. Creative. Joyful. And then we built three days around making sure every single one of those words became true for them.

This was the first time we got to bring the girls who have been rescued from sex trafficking away to the coast. Gorgeous accommodations surrounded by nature and fresh air, a world away from everything they know.

We packed it in. A pizza party. Movie night. A special dinner where everyone got dressed up, because they deserve to feel beautiful and celebrated. Spa time. Art therapy. Nightly swims.
But underneath all of it, something deeper was happening too. We were intentional about teaching them how to process emotions, how to create beauty out of their scars, and how to keep healing the wounds they’re still carrying. Through storytelling. Through art. Through movement. Mirror work. We watched transformation happen in real time. Full of laughs and tears.

One girl told us, “This retreat was so impactful, these are stories I will tell my kids one day.”
That sentence is why we do this.

And here’s what nobody tells you going in: this work changes you too. One of our team members, Cristina, wrote this after the trip:
“I thought I was going to Costa Rica to serve others. I had no idea how much it would change me. I came expecting to pour into the lives of these incredible young women. Instead, they poured into mine. This week stretched me, humbled me, reminded me what truly matters, and gave me friendships I know will last a lifetime.”

We didn’t just want these girls to feel cared for over three days. We wanted them to walk away with proof that they are worthy, loved, and never alone, proof they can carry with them long after they leave the Wholeness Journey Retreat.

If this moved you, we’d love for you to be a part of what is next. Message me and let’s taken in Costa Rica by @jenvhaar

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3 months ago

Wow. What a week. My heart is overflowing from the time we got to spend with the girls of @faceofjustice_cr .

This was the first time we got to bring the girls away to the coast for 3 days! Gorgeous accommodations surrounded by nature and fresh air. We packed it in- from a pizza party, movie night, special dinner where we all got dressed up to spa time, art therapy and nightly swims!

We also were intentional in teaching them how to process emotions, create beauty out of our scars and how to continue healing the wounds we currently have. From storytelling to expression through art and movement - we saw transformation in just these few days.

So grateful for our @wholenessjourney team! These women showing up to use their gifts in mighty ways!
@andreactaylor @andreamanciet.art @cristinapsimmons @jessdahl_ taken in Costa Rica by @jenvhaar

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3 months ago

🥾This August I’m joining a team to walk for FREEDOM!

🥾This is a partnership with another organization @atlasfree as together we fight to stop human trafficking around the world.

🥾I invite you to sponsor a mile ($50 per mile) as we hike 23 miles together or just donate whatever you can. Every dollar counts.

Link in bio 😊

#freedomhike #hikeforapurpose #joinme by @jenvhaar

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4 months ago

PCOS is getting a new name — and it's about time. 🌿

After 14 years, 56 organizations, and 22,000+ voices, the condition now known as PCOS is officially being renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

Why does this matter? Because the old name pointed to cysts — but cysts were never the real story. The real story is YOUR HORMONES. Your metabolism. Your whole system working differently.

The new name finally says that out loud.

If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your symptoms didn't "fit" — this is for you. The name changed. Now let's make sure the care follows. 💚

Read the full breakdown → link in bio.

💬 Have you ever been told you don't look like you have PCOS? Share below.

#PMOS #PCOSawareness #HormonalHealth #WomensWellness #HolisticHealth #HormoneBalance #RootCause #HolisticWellness #WomensHealth #HormoneHealing #EndocrineHealth #MetabolicHealth #NaturalWellness #StrengthenedrootsWellness by @jenvhaar

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5 months ago

this might look silly, but this is a way to release emotions from your body. And we laughed a lot afterwards!😜😂

We believe that everyone is on their own Wholeness Journey. What does it mean to be whole and love a life of purpose? That’s something we are all uncovering.

One thing we believe is that emotions are stored in the body. Emotions are not good or bad, they are just showing us how our heart is doing.

If we’re not aware of our emotions, then it can overtake our body for chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and and more.

We love being able to use these tools ourselves on our Wholeness Journey retreats, and share these tools with trafficked, survivors and leaders around the world.

We are excited to go back to Costa Rica in July for one of our Women’s Wholeness journey’s.

We have two spots left, and if you feel lead to connect to to yourself, God, and others, this may be the perfect space for you!

#wholenessjourney #endit #wellness #retreat #CostaRica by @jenvhaar

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5 months ago

🫐Ok, this has been on my weekly meal prep list for awhile now - packed full of fiber yet so sweet 😋

🫐 Just simmered some fresh berries in a pan for a few minutes with water and a squeeze of honey! Added chia at the end and let it gum up to the perfect jammy texture!

🫐 I am loving it on my yogurt bowls!

#yogurtbowls #chiajam #homemadegoodness #lowsugar #fibergoals by @jenvhaar

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5 months ago

Since 2012, Atlas Free has been chasing an ambitious goal: to create a global movement to stop sexual exploitation everywhere.

I am just one person but have realized I have the power and ability to be a part of the eradication of sex trafficking and exploitation. It takes the one to join the team, to raise awareness and create movement in this effort.

So I am hiking for freedom, the one that does have a voice, the one stuck in slavery.

Here is the invitation to join me! Go to the link in my bio to learn more and maybe even donate!

Together we can. @getoutdoorsforfreedom

#traininghike #hikingwithpurpose #freedom taken in Jacó, Costa Rica by @jenvhaar

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5 months ago

What a transformative 8 months and a sweet culmination to this journey in the School of Formation. I started this knowing I needed it, not knowing what to expect and not knowing how God would meet me in this space. What I learned was that being still was needed to listen for God’s messages and REST isn’t idleness, that even in chaos I can and did find PEACE and that being vulnerable in a safe community can open up endless blessings and beautiful bonds.

I am grateful for the sisterhood that was built with @jenvhaar and @elizabethrdriguez
and to @sofnlf for curating a space where expression, exploration and faith intersect. #sofnlf #cohort5 taken in Seminary of the Immaculate Conception by @jenvhaar

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6 months ago

What a sweet weekend - journeying with these ladies for the past 8 months has been formative in my faith walk. We went deep, we were vulnerable, asked the hard questions and developed such a sweet sisterhood! I’m walking away with my soul overflowing, sore cheeks from laughter and a refreshed spirit.

Forever grateful for this season of growth and being a part of cohort 5! @sofnlf by @jenvhaar

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