I've been in the oven

[@alexandranapoli431]

I have stepped away from watching youtube for a year or two now because the content has become so inauthentic. One channel i have never stepped away from it yours, jenny! You are so authentic, relatable, and any content you put out is unique and refreshing. thank you for going against the grain and being true to yourself. we are here for it!!

[@EmmaJacobs]

jenny! the green beetle is a june beetle and they symbolize transformation, rebirth, and regeneration - "personal metamorphosis" :) definitely not a coincidence that he showed himself to you

[@abigailmitchell5175]

I am so happy to see you back, Jenny!! I can’t imagine the challenge of looking at your job and the way it has changed, the way you have changed, the way the internet has changed, and having to do it all in the public eye. I am here to hear all of your words on what has helped you and what you are wanting to continue to pursue!

[@itsmeadowlark]

the irony of this unpacking is that this - the processing aloud and showing the process of just human/spiritual evolution - is the most valuable and inspiring way to show up

[@amalamadingdong9401]

the great Tony Morrison said, "it's not the work you do, it's the person you are."

[@katesalva1652]

Long time viewer rarely comment but your work does have meaning!! For me I enjoyed watching your videos when I was deployed for two deployments so over 400 days on a submarine. Getting to see normal life and feeling like I'm with a girlfriend listening to her made my days warmer. (my bf would download youtube videos and send them on a flashdrive in case ur curious lol) And now I've been in bed for a week with knee surgery and same concept its like having a friend over while I can't leave my house bc I can't walk rn

[@itscarolinemary]

Crazy that you were in a submarine!!! 🔥🔥

[@katesalva1652]

@@itscarolinemary haha thank you! :)

[@maltitonmiina]

Dear Jenny! Your video could not have gotten to me at a better moment. I’ve been feeling really lost, questioning who I am while also trying to prepare myself for facing a new start, moving to a new city for my studies (mind-body connection lost, really difficult insomnia for months, fear and anxiety about the future, life and health etc) and now I am slowly trying to rebuild myself. Like you mentioned about yourself, I too have trouble with decision-making and stopping the cycles of the mind. Every single topic you mentioned going through in your series at the end of the video were topics that I mindfully think about daily. Seeing you wonder and process the same kinds of things / thoughts and being admirably articulate and wise about them is really a reminder from the universe that my problems are not perpetual, which I, too, deeply know in my impatient self as well (while writing this I think about the restrictive power of defining yourself with ”negative” words….;)) So Thank You! Your work is meaningful and appreciated! I truly hope you don’t feel pressured about it though. Do what feels best for you⭐️💛 Love, Miina

[@ninamader7291]

the timing of your series could not be better. you put into words what i up until now couldnt. i feel like i habe been in my winter for the last three years and i‘m yearning for spring. i‘m really happy hearing what helped you 🥰

[@HeatherErin]

Fear wants to keep us the same. But our souls crave growth and expansion. Follow your joy. Trust that its energy will take you where your soul wants you to be 💚💚💚

[@sakari5462]

omg i needed to see this comment, thank u for sharing

[@sealife13]

If I follow my joy I am in my bed binging netflix and having online shopping sprees. No bueno

[@MalikaBreadforks]

Jenny stan since 2017!!! You can literally rebrand your whole channel and I’d stlll watch your videos. The loyalty is that real 😌

[@msyummygummybear100]

doesnt feel manic ^ I believe thats just speaking freely without massive speech filters - letting go of the pressure to present online as "one should" rather than allowing one to just be

[@melodywelbourn9287]

You’re back!!! Guess what … if one person can relate or one person gets thru their day easier or we can relate to you … then what you do, your job, is very important and you’re doing it well. Even if it’s just for one person. Me loves you. Keep moving forward ❤️

[@alexandramelekki542]

you are a light on this platform

[@elizabethsensky287]

I love how you share your thoughts in a raw and unfiltered way and show us the beauty there is in the messy, unpolished parts of life. Your videos always relax me and make me feel less alone while so much else on the internet these days gives me the opposite feeling. Thank you for your commitment to staying true to yourself and sharing authentically. ❤

[@bereniceartstudio]

I was in a biiiig winter season and i knew it wasn't gonna last because nothing last forever, and i was lucky enough to have the opportunity of slowing down from my job. I did (and I still do) a lot of journaling every morning, a lot of introspection of what do I need ? what do I like to do ? how can I have discipline in my life to make this or that project etc... Every full and new moon I do a big introspection of how I am feeling, what did I like or dislike the last 2 weeks, what do I want to do the next 2 weeks, meditation, tarot reading, manifestation... Now I'm in my spring season and I really feel like my journaling and introspection helped me a LOT. I feel what you were saying during your video

[@oliviaspratt6479]

Forever and always my favorite KZbinr❤️ you have a such a strong voice, it’s crazy to me that you could doubt that for a second. I’ve always loved hearing your take on life and the universe🫶🏼 Ive also taken a mid twenties break this year to travel and connect with myself, and I’ve experienced so much guilt over that. We should never feel bad for enhancing our experience!! Can’t wait to watch this series😊

[@raw-yet-gentle]

I love that you're intentional with your videos. I always enjoy listening to your thoughts, for an ADD person like myself, your videos are super relatable. To a point where I feel like that in this whole online space you're the person I can relate to most. Thank you for sharing, you're making a difference

[@itscarolinemary]

We're all here because of your authenticity, your genuine personality, your eye for shots and editing! I love your taste in things, your home. I also noticed you don't really emphasize products and sponsorships as much as in the past, which I appreciate. I do like knowing about "holy grail products" or true and tested routines that work (by creators I trust) but being sold products constantly can be draining for viewers.

[@tijanacalic]

girl, nothing has resonated more with me than the first section of this video about the oven, pot and boiling water haha

[@liztheoutlaw]

Long time viewer, first time commenter - Jenny!! I’m a fellow late 20s Libra and WHEW does this resonate. Somebody said Saturn return energy and I definitely agree. I cried when you read the passage about how we do not curse the changing leaves; that’s such a beautiful point. Having a fall birthday, the leaves starting to change always symbolizes not only a new season but another year of individual life. It’s exciting! Rooting for you in this next season. 🤍

[@gothdad94]

i can relate to an extent. i grew up a perfectionist and that sort of imploded after college. isolation has been my coping mechanism for about 5-6 years now and i feel like it has destroyed my relationships. whenever i try to reconnect with old friends, i'm reminded of how i'm a historical friend of theirs, someone from their past, and they usually want to know what i've been up to instead of who i am now. it's hard answering when i have little to report due to my isolating, depressive tendencies over the years. on the other hand, i wonder if slowing down has helped me understand what kind of life i want and who i want to be surrounded by (?). anyway, i'm trying to find some value in these hard times, even if other people don't value my time spent. thanks for another thoughtful video, jenny!!

[@CamDoesIt]

The part about sharing the lessons you have learnt through having the time to reflect, contemplate and connect the dots is beautiful and I wholeheartedly agree. You have a beautiful mind. I love listening to you unpack things!

[@graymatsen]

feeling very seen. love u

[@kellysian]

Ok I feel like watching this was a journey in itself!! Love following you always xo

[@ank6675]

The way I hit watch on this video the second I saw the notification Downtime is so important, especially as neurodivergent girlies, you covered it really well in this video and the fact that you’re exited to come back is testament to your process, love it, love to hear about it, love that ur back, will support any and all necessary breaks ✨💖✨

[@hannatjebbes8281]

i agree with all the profound things other people have commented but i also need to add - you are so funny!!!! missed your spirit on yt, glad ur back!

[@RosalieStok]

I love the little universe you create for yourself and us on here. You rock❤

[@invisible_design]

Looking forward to this series so much. I have been going through a similar period of time and it feels really lonely. When as you said you can see other people living their summer and you feel so stuck in this kind of long winter.

[@DanielaSale-mr4mn]

You’re back thank god!!! Excited for the new series :) and the unfiltered truth

[@AnthonyJanae]

Jenny!! I missed you! I dont comment often but I have adhd and have been learning more about myself and living with adhd. I relate to you so much and find so much comfort that I'm not alone in this experience! Thank you for sharing, sending you so much love! ♥️♥️

[@Matilda.k.c]

Thanks for sharing and creating and coming back! We are so happy to see you❤️🌀

[@PetraMarshmallow]

I am dying at the whole intro with the recorded sleepy voice about cooking and the watched pot and boiling, im in work trying to stay awake and it made me giggle out loud. Like other comments have said, I have also given up alot of youtube, its all so clearly fake and set up to be ''perfectly'' aesthetic one way or the other and Jenny you are so down to earth and real and we desperately need more of it.

[@clarad.9196]

I've been a long time viewer and I assure you that what you're doing IS important and helpful ! Watching your videos (this one included) has always made me feel seen. Sooo excited for this new series and topics, especially : the tendency to hide, finding a meaning/place in the word and health issues as well. Thank you for being so real 🩵

[@laurenkean5866]

RE: ANTS: Used to live in LA and ants always got in the pantry, the terminex guy said that they can travel into houses by going up trees and over tree branches, so if there are any tree branches that touch your house/roof that could be the source! hope that could help!

[@samanderson9518]

I cannot express how much each chapter you spoke about I resonated so immensely with. I absolutely loved your analogy of the wave current taking you down the shore; you gave me words for something I’ve been feeling for a while that I didn’t previously had. I never comment on videos but the way you speak/ the topics you express your opinions and thoughts about are so valuable to me, and I know many others. I feel connected to you after watching and I thank you 🩵 I just finished reading The Book by Alan Watts and I think you would enjoy it

[@poiema-lee]

the more of YOU that i see and understand, the more my love and admiration for you grows

[@kylieknutsen]

Hi Jenny! 🌞 I’ve been watching since 2019 and it’s been amazing to learn from you and grow up together. I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait to see what August brings for you.!🧚🏼‍♀️

[@Annamaiya19]

I enjoy your videos so much, listening to your thoughts is always inspirational! I hope you see all these loving comments Jenny! xx

[@hoonsook9690]

I’ve been watching you since your New York days and you truly look like a healed version of yourself. 🤎

[@annahenningsen6781]

Thank you so much for this honest video! I've watched you for many many years, and although I know you've talked a lot the past 1-2 years about feelings of shame of not being so much online, the times when you have created content, has felt like some of your most authentic work! It is really a big joy to get know you almost anew again (obviously, you are still you, and the essence of your character hasn't changed), but to see new facets and nuances. I think being raw and vulnerable on the internet can be so so scary, and I really relate to what you mention about "hiding" or backing away from the outside world. And/but, I think these glimpses into personal "winters" or "existential moments" or whatever you want to call them, are so refreshing to see, because we will all go through them at one point or another. I know the algorithm and the generel land of clicks-baits and what not makes it hard to follow you own calling, but I do hope you will continue to do so! And know, that those of of us who appreciate you and your content will stick around through whatever seasons you are in

[@dinsun1111]

its always such a calm experience to listen to you speak. Love ya we are so backk

[@lindseyrem]

Will watch anything you feel called to create!!! Can relate to the mixed feelings about growing up online❤️

[@Puckcherry]

Had me in tears! Ive been feeling the same, I literally told someone about that Spirited Away clip two days ago because it describes how I feel lol! This was super comforting to listen to

[@ameliachandos]

Loved this whole series. So inspiring.

[@Sophie-bv1jf]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us and being so vulnerable. A lot of the tidbits you said at the end there I relate to a lot. I find it’s hard in my own job (which is totally different from yours) to feel like it’s my purpose. It’s like a daily struggle to validate myself and the growth that I’ve been through that has brought me to where I am now. This new career path that I am absolutely capable of and understanding that where I am this moment in my life is where I’m meant to be. ❤ Sending you so much love always Jenny! 😊

[@xJentaa]

The thing is: we'll be in the oven forever. Maybe some pieces of us fall off and burn up and other parts of us rise to glory. But we're never done cooking. The recipe is ever-changing.

[@k8iepeach]

Wowwww Jenny I always find your deep talks to be relatable but especially so here. I have a 9-5 office job, that I've been in for nearly 4 years and have been unhappy the entire time! I'm 27 and really struggling rn with what I want to do with my life and what I am really passionate about, as well as overcoming a lot of unmet needs/insecurities from childhood. I really appreciate how you discuss these issues even though we have different "careers" and our lives look a little bit different. I hate the feeling of being so lost but I know that this is all part of the journey and I'm trying to respect this period of my life for what it is, and focus on the good things I'm experiencing (friendship mainly). I'm also really interested in the psychology/spirituality space as well as the wider field of sociology and I'd love to hear you discuss these topics more! Best wishes and I'm running to watch the rest of your August vlogs :-)

[@bananamilkbb]

Your content is always so refreshing and brings me back to reality 🥹💖 your videos have always felt authentic and purposeful imo You are so inspiring and always remind me to slow down and just chill tf out sometimes 😂❤

[@earthling1989]

I’m in a very similar place. This is a series I need. I’ve been using a cave analogy instead of an oven, lol. I might switch it up! Seriously, the work you do does matter. When I’m deeply depressed sometimes your videos are the only thing that motivate me to participate in life. Thank you.

[@wearilive]

I love the cave analogy! Very similar ❤️❤️❤️🪞 sending you love

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

thank you for conveying the reality of making tangible life changes and re-routing, it sure does take a long time but it's so worth it to re-align 💖

[@megneil3766]

will always be obsessed loving the analogies and sending you love

[@haleyshort111]

We’ve missed you Jenny! Always so raw and beautiful ❤️ it’s such a refreshing thing!!

[@zoebrown7168]

such a beautiful video jenny. connecting to others by sharing your thoughts just might be your purpose!

[@AlyshaMartinez-bd9bi]

Thank you for this Jenny. More of this I can’t wait. 💌

[@oliviafreiheit7634]

I am so excited for this series. I find myself wanting to turn a new leaf but am so nervous to take the steps to get there. I hope the wisdom you share helps me in my journey! :))

[@gillianrowe9374]

Being a human is hard !! Something I’m in the process of working through myself. Love u Jenny. Excited for this series. We all out here just trying to find what feels good (getting back on my YWA grind)

[@bethmorley2944]

Your work is so important ❤️ would definitely love to hear you talk about friendships, working through health struggles, mentors and the ebbs and flows of creative processes x x x

[@itscarolinemary]

You can always incorporate writing and narration into your videos, and make it thematic or symbolic in a way that visually expresses what you're talking about (which you're already amazing at 😊). I would love to hear your perspective on life and how you've changed in that format! I would love to hear your outlook on spirituality and mental health too 💕🫶.

[@mariahtrevino9809]

This is so relatable to what has been going on in my mind. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@hannahchilders5070]

this really spoke to me Jenny. I would miss you so much if you stopped making videos. We love you and are here for you through your ups, downs, and sideways ❤

[@clairedennis9437]

I love and appreciate you and your contributions here so much Jenny! I would personally love for you to do a video on the topic of our relationship to time. I lost my dad very suddenly at age 24 going on 6 years ago now and it created a deep anxiety about time that I have still not been able to overcome. I think anyone who has experienced unexpected loss from someone very close to them has to deal in a very visceral way with the veil being lifted -- you realize how short life is, how fragile. In many ways this can be extremely motivating, and has been for me, but it has also led to extreme anxiety and very unhelpful psychological distress over how I use my time (for example, I can't allow myself to watch TV because the time loss gives me anxiety). I live with this weight on a daily basis and don't have many people to discuss it with. Deeply, deeply curious to know what you've learned about this, what methods you've seen for having a healthier relationship to this truth once the veil is lifted. Thank you for being so vulnerable and genuine as always, I resonate with so much of what you're going through.

[@sarah-chambers]

I am excited for this journey of yours. I will be here for every video 💕

[@grayscale1870]

Please keep sharing your perspective. Especially spiritual because I can so relate 🙏

[@amyloucanning]

resonate with everything you're talking about, i think this video was the push i needed to zone in and trust my creative energy 🐈

[@lucyblehar9272]

absolutely channeling hot spiritual data directly from Source and i'm here for it

[@catnamednat]

Jenny please link the book or website that you were reading the tarot card description from because it’s genuinely one of the most insightful explanations of a card’s meaning/representation I’ve ever heard! 💫

[@Puckcherry]

It’s Advanced Tarot by Paul Fenton Smith :) you can google the PDF file

[@ericakremer4978]

This video was such a breath of fresh air for me ❤❤ loved all of it!!

[@sarahini7512]

Thank you for this video! I have been in the oven too and feeling similar frustrations. It's always such a joy to watch and listen to you. Been following you almost since the beginning (and I rewatch lots of your old videos for comfort). I'd love to hear more about what other path you could envision for yourself, what else do you dream of doing (alongside or instead of youtube). Do you see yourself going back to school? I'm in a very similar process write now. I'm a phoographer and work in content creation and social media but also looking into studying urban farming then doing a bachelor in fine art. I want to embrace my multiple passions and stop pressuring myself to only choose one thing.

[@kasiamarie7085]

I know you don’t know me (or most or your subscribers), but I know I speak for more than myself when I say I’m proud of you ❤ your journey is beautiful and I’m so thankful you choose to share it with us.

[@maddieh4017]

Thank you for sharing your mind with us ❤️

[@dudatsimoes]

the oven analogy.... the voice recording to remember it later.... brilliant

[@benwrex6280]

I'm excited for the series. Glad you're back!

[@moyamawhinney]

literally adore you. smiling so hard

[@SierraLew2]

im so distracted by the beautiful blankets on the couch!!!!

[@hindhader1754]

1st of august is my birthday and what a gift your video's are Jenny ! as per usual resonated with your vid and im typing this before i even finished watching it completely . Also its new moon in Leo tomorrow and that also means something (don't know much about explaining that, but i know about feeling it lol and applying introspection and integration to propel foooorwards!). All the love keep shining and doing Y O U

[@hannw7]

Show up when and however you want. We're here and appreciate you. I'm 53 and I learn something from you almost every blog. You are very authentic. I appreciate you, Jenny! p.s. We're all just here, doing the very best we can and trying to be good and do good and there is no right way or bad way to do anything, honestly. It's okay if you want to for example... be a healer and then do a few blogs a month. Whatever feels good - it ebbs and flows. It's okay. Promise.

[@routinelinen1587]

Jenny!! You have been missed 🥲 welcome back ❤️❤️

[@White_Whillow]

Really excited for these vlogs. I‘m in my late 20s and I feel so stucked… I have the feeling I have to know everything when I really know nothing at all…

[@heynicolekunz1]

❤ So cool hearing you talk through these things! Also, this whole video sounds like you’re going through a Saturn return lol You got this 🙏🏼

[@Sophie-pl2yx]

Ur in your Saturn return!

[@itscarolinemary]

I love all of these video ideas/topics!! ❤

[@shefaliupreti3841]

Missed you Jenny!

[@abdullahtk33]

i resonate so much with slowing down

[@TheElleKnight]

OMG Jenny! I remember when I followed you years ago from my old NappyDanny account and you randomly popped up on my explore page! This is no coincidence! So glad I found you again!

[@itscarolinemary]

I love learning tarot through you, I want this book now ❤

[@ciaracrowley5506]

You should read ‘Wintering’ by Katherine May!

[@Britbabe53]

Happy to be your therapist for 32 minutes :)

[@ryamsiner143]

If you put artificial sweeteners or crystal light packet in the corner of the floor where the ants are they take it back home & it takes out the whole colony just fyi it works fast too love you G

[@ElisaPaiusco]

Jenny you are glowing !!!

[@starlettahrienhardt9854]

wow you just spoke so many of my thoughts. thank you jenny sending you love 🌝💛

[@KatrinaKingsOfLeon]

ants don't actually make anything dirty, they don't carry dirt or disease

[@itscarolinemary]

aw, I say like too much as well ❤😭 it's tough to change. I find expressing myself verbally + eye contact has gotten worse since the pandemic lol

[@Anna_Michelllle]

SO GLAD U UPLOADED 🫶🏻MUCH LOVE

[@valk283]

Ah thank you. I would love to hear more about those other topics for videos

[@hildahernandez9211]

I had been wondering about you for a while. I checked for a video today, earlier in the day.

[@hildahernandez9211]

Thanks for the love. ❤️ Enjoy your videos.

[@itscarolinemary]

thank you for being so real Jenny! Trust me, we all get ant problems lol 😅 it sucks

[@thaihwang]

tbh it really is getting in the ring with yourself again and again and again

[@LiljanaWood]

It's okay to evolve and change. It's okay to create different kinds of videos. It's okay to go back to doing the same kinds of videos - if thats what you want. It's okay to also be present in the moment. Maybe u need to visualize, or have something specific that gives you a deadline for your end goal. Like you only keep a pie in the oven for a certain amount of time... so maybe ur letting yourself stay in the oven too long that ur getting burnt (out) from it... Im working on being more present and in the moment, bc I can be addicted to stress and the feeling that im not doing enough. Im not sure what is keeping you feeling stagnant, but I hope you can find peace soon.

[@itsmeadowlark]

ps someone told me that spraying glass cleaner along where the ant trails are helps and it's low key worked so well for me this summer

[@siennalockwood5215]