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Jessica Beran

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Midlife Unfiltered
Spirituality • Business • Fitness
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Single mom budget in this economy? Whew. 😅

Lately, I’ve been cutting costs wherever I can, and for the first time since Hendrix was a baby, I’m cleaning my own house again!

And you know what? I’m actually loving it. 😂

There’s something so therapeutic about putting on your favorite music, getting lost in your own little world, and making your space exactly how you want it.

My Venus is in Aquarius, so you already know I love a vibe. Dim lighting, candles, music playing, everything in its place. Give me ALL of it. 🕯️

Last night turned into two hours of free therapy, a spotless house, an organized closet, shoes lined up perfectly, and apparently a sold-out concert starring me and my broom. 🎤😂

Honestly, not a bad Thursday night!

Here’s to finding joy in the little things, even when we’re cutting back.

And to all my single mamas out there trying to make it work in this economy, I SEE YOU! 😘❤️

@ingarosemusic

#SingleMomLife #GenXWomen #MidlifeHumor #Over50AndFabulous #RelatableReels by @jess_beran

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40 minutes ago

One of my greatest teachers, Dr. Wayne Dyer, taught me something that completely changed the way I look at life. 🙏❤️

Change your thoughts, change your life.

It sounds so simple, but it’s incredibly powerful.

Here’s what I’ve learned: Just because you think something doesn’t mean it’s true.

We spend so much of our lives believing the stories we tell ourselves. Stories about who we are, what we’re capable of, what we deserve, and what’s possible for us.

But here’s the beautiful part. We have the power to change those stories.

When you start becoming aware of your thoughts and choosing ones that support you instead of holding you back, your life begins to shift.

Your thoughts are not facts. You don’t have to believe every single one of them. ❤️

And sometimes, changing your life starts with simply changing your mind.

#ChangeYourThoughtsChangeYourLife #WayneDyer #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #SelfHealing by @jess_beran

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2 days ago

Being a military academy mom is a whole different kind of college experience. ❤️🇺🇸

You don’t get to talk to your child whenever you want. You can’t just show up on campus and spend time with them. There’s no guarantee they’ll be home for spring break, long weekends, or even some holidays.

You learn to appreciate every phone call, every text, every hug, and every minute you get together.

I couldn’t be prouder of my son and the path he’s chosen, but I’d be lying if I said this part was easy.

I thought the goodbyes would get easier. They don’t. You just learn to live with missing them while being incredibly proud of who they’re becoming.

To all the West Point and military academy moms out there, I see you. ❤️

#WestPointMom #MilitaryAcademyMom #ProudMom #WestPointParents #MomLife by @jess_beran

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I can’t tell you how many times a week someone asks me, “What do you do to get arms like that?” “What program do you follow?” “How do you stay so fit?”

Here’s my secret. CONSISTENCY. That’s it. 💪

No magic workout. No fancy program. Just showing up for myself over and over again.

Today, for example, I’m flying to New York to visit my son. Between packing, wrapping up work, and getting out the door, I didn’t have time to go to the gym.

So you know what I did?

I walked 3 miles on my walking pad while finishing up work, then headed out to my garage and did 6 rounds of this workout with TWO dumbbells.

That’s it.

Ladies and gents, you don’t need an expensive gym membership, fancy equipment, or the perfect schedule.

You just need to MOVE YOUR BODY.

Find a way to show up for yourself consistently. Five days a week is a great goal, but start where you are and build from there.

And here’s something I’ve learned after years of fitness: Motivation comes and goes. Consistency is what gets you results.

Stop waiting for the perfect time. Stop looking for something outside yourself to make it happen.

Pursue yourself like nobody’s business. Because nobody can do it for you. ❤️

And if you’re struggling to find that motivation or create healthy habits that actually stick, message me. As a life coach and someone who has made fitness a priority for years, I’d love to help you get started. Check out my link in the bio 🫶

PS. Let’s Go Army 💪

#CharlestonLifeCoach #CharlestonFitness #WomenOver50Fitness #MidlifeWellness #ConsistencyOverMotivation by @jess_beran

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8 days ago

You’ve got to feel it to heal it, my friend.

You can stuff it down. The shame. The pain. The hurt. The abandonment. The parts of yourself you don’t really want to look at.

And honestly? It works… for a while.

But eventually, that shit shows back up.

I’m 52, and I’m still meeting parts of my angry teenager and the little girl in me who thought she had to prove herself and perform to be loved.

The biggest difference now is that I’m willing to look at her. Have compassion for her and forgive her.

I can look at what hurt me, have compassion for myself, own the ways I’ve gotten it wrong, and try to do better the next time.

I’m not perfect. Never claimed to be. Neither are you.

But we can keep trying.

What I see over and over with my clients is this: in their 30s, they’re starting to recognize the patterns. In their 40s, they’re wondering why they feel so damn stuck. And in their 50s? They’re fucking fed up and ready to change.

You don’t have to wait until you’re 50.

What happened to you matters. You can’t go back and change it. But you can stop pretending it didn’t affect you.

Feel it. Have compassion for yourself. Learn from it. Heal what you can.

And start showing up as the person you know you’re capable of being. ❤️

#HealingJourney #WomenOver50 #MidlifeWomen #PersonalGrowth #LifeCoach by @jess_beran

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15 days ago

We have a choice.

I’ve spent way too much time beating myself up over things I wish I had done differently, and honestly, it’s just not worth it.

We’re all out here living this life for the first time. We’re going to make mistakes, fail, get out of alignment, and have moments where we don’t show up as the person we want to be.

The difference is what we choose to do next.

Stay stuck and beat ourselves up, or learn from it, give ourselves some grace, and move forward.

I’ve done both. I definitely prefer #2.

Everything always has a way of working out.

Happy Monday! You’re doing a great job. 😘

PS - Yay fall 🍁🍂 (well at least in the morning )

#CharlestonLifeCoach #CharlestonSC #LifeCoaching #PersonalGrowth by @jess_beran

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18 days ago

Deep breaths…overwhelm and anxiety are real 🙏

But where can you look at all the things in your life and recognize what you “GET” to do. Where can you slow down and be more present?

Because I’m here to tell you…We don’t get to do everything forever ❤️

Love you 😘

#lifecoach #empowerment #charlestonlifecoach #presence #thisis52 by @jess_beran

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a month ago

I repeat… do what makes you happy.

Be a human. Have fun. Find joy. Get a hobby. Try something new. Go outside. Laugh until your stomach hurts. Do things you’re terrible at just because you enjoy it!

Please.

We’re so damn connected to our screens and societies description of where we should be at by a certain age or what we should look like that I think sometimes we’ve forgotten how to actually connect to joy.

That was me for many many years. Just checking the to-do list making sure I had everything covered for my kids, my training, my business never really enjoying life…. Putting so much pressure on myself in every aspect.

No more.

I work my ass off. I take my responsibilities seriously but over the last several months, I’ve made a promise to myself to regularly do things for no other reason than that they’re fun and they make me happy ❤️

No competing. Just showing up, having a good time, and getting my ass kicked in a workout or when I play pickleball every time 🤣 but leaving feeling so happy because I showed up for myself and I had fun while I did it.

Just saying.

😘😘😘😘

Kick ass this week 💪

#lifecoach #empowerment #beinghuman #selflove #thisis52 by @jess_beran

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a month ago

We carry so much. 🤍

The thoughts running through our minds.
The anxiety we feel in our bodies.
The racing heart when we’re overthinking something we can’t control.

This Sunday Reset is about letting some of that go.

✨ Releasing what isn’t yours to carry
✨ Cutting energetic cords
✨ Letting go of other people’s judgments, expectations, and actions
✨ Coming back to the core of YOU

Because that’s where it all starts.

And spoiler alert… there might be a little dance floor action involved. 😉💃

Join me Sunday, September 13 at my James Island studio for an hour of intentional movement, loving energy, release, and connection.

And because you know how I like to end things… we’ll close with a delicious sound bath + Reiki. ✨

📍 349 Folly Rd., James Island
🤍 Limited spots available
🔗 Link in bio to reserve yours

Love you. Come reset with me. 💛

#CharlestonSC #JamesIslandSC #CharlestonWellness #CharlestonEvents #reikihealingenergy taken in Dance Moves of Charleston by @jess_beran

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a month ago

Life Lately ❤️

In June, I decided to take a break from social media. I had no idea how long it would last, but it ended up being over two months 🤯

And honestly? One of the best decisions I’ve ever made 🙌

I needed the space more than I realized. Space from the constant scrolling, comparing, consuming, posting and feeling like I needed to be connected all the time.

And the funny thing is, while I was disconnected from social media, I was VERY connected to my actual life. ❤️

June
Hendrix went back to West Point to complete the six-week Beast before starting his life as a Cadet. We had no contact except for one phone call and good old-fashioned letters throughout those six weeks ❤️

July
So much family time ❤️ from Seattle ➡️ Alaska. 🙏
And WOW. Alaska is absolutely AMAZING. 🤩

August so far
Ellie B started her junior year is crushing life in her workouts, work, and everything in between ❤️

Then in New York this weekend to see my boy on A day (Acceptance Day-a true honor 🙌)as an official West Point Cadet (he is so handsome in his whites 😍) and watch his final practice/scrimmage in football camp as a true Black Knight football player 🏈🏈🏈

Let’s go #96

GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY! 🖤💛

He is ready, strong, and happier than I’ve ever seen him!

I truly could not be more proud of BOTH of my children right now.

And somewhere in all of this, I learned something that sounds ridiculously obvious but that I think a lot of us have forgotten:

It is completely possible to experience your life without documenting it on social media. 🙌

There are some MAJOR boundaries in place now for myself, and I’m excited about that moving forward.

And if you messaged me over the last two months and I didn’t respond, I promise I wasn’t ignoring you. I really did stay true to my break and wasn’t checking messages on insta.

Turns out, life is pretty freaking good when you stop scrolling long enough to actually live it. ❤️

Stay tuned. I’ve got some ways to help you do the same, and I promise you, it is worth every minute.

#LifeLately #SocialMediaDetox #DigitalWellness #IntentionalLiving by @jess_beran

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2 months ago

The older I get, the more I realize that peace doesn’t come from being understood by everyone.

It comes from knowing I showed up fully.

People will misunderstand your intentions, question your decisions, and sometimes create stories that simply aren’t true. That’s part of life.

What I’ve learned is that I can’t control what others think of me. I can only control how I show up.

And I know this: I don’t do anything halfway. I lead with integrity, care deeply, and give my whole heart to the things and people I commit to.

I’m not perfect, but I can rest easy knowing I stayed true to who I am.

Not everyone will understand me, and that’s okay.

The only opinion I have to live with is my own.

Love you 😘

#LifeCoach #PersonalGrowth #beyou #Thisis52 #selfconfidence by @jess_beran

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4 months ago

Well I tried 🤷🏻‍♀️

#thisis52 #healthysnacks #lifecoach #instahumor #healthylife by @jess_beran

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5 months ago