Grace Over Guilt with USA TODAY Best-Selling Author & Life Coach, Chris Janssen

Send us a textWhat if you could stop bracing yourself and finally grace yourself?In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode, Becca sits down with bestselling author and life coach Chris Janssen to talk about her newest book, Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want. From personal stories of addiction and healing to practical tools for rewriting your inner narrative, Chris opens up about how grace—not guilt—is the key to lasting change. Whether you're in recovery, stuck in perfectionism, or just seeking more freedom in your life, this episode is your invitation to shift your mindset, embrace your worth, and walk the path of healing with self-compassion.Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:Chris shares the origin story of Grace Yourself, a book born from her own recovery journey and desire to help others rewrite their inner narratives around worth and addiction. Her decision to open up vulnerably was driven by her coaching experience and her belief that grace—not grit alone—leads to transformation.Becca opens up about the loss of her brother and the emotional impact it had on her, showing how choosing grace over guilt shifted her grief into a space of gratitude and healing. The two discuss how powerful grace can be when facing life’s most difficult challenges.Chris offers a tangible coaching tool: a two-column journaling exercise where you write the old story on one side and a new, truthful one on the other. This practical method allows you to change the meaning of painful experiences and condition new beliefs over time.About ChrisChris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a bestselling author, board-certified coach, and performance expert with 25+ years’ experience helping high-achieving perfectionists overcome self-sabotage and live with purpose. She’s coached elite athletes, creatives, soldiers, and entrepreneurs around the world, and previously trained with Tony Robbins’ team of results coaches. Chris is the author of Living All In and the upcoming Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want.Connect with Chris JanssenWebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramDiscover Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want. Follow Becca Powers: Website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook 🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple: Visit this link. Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section. Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show. Your feedback helps us grow and continue delivering the content you love. Thank you for being part of our empowered community! 💖

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