Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for Perfectionists
You’ve outgrown perfection, but not your desire to grow.
This is the place where high-functioners, deep feelers, and quiet rebels come home to themselves.
We explore:
- Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)
- Social change (that starts from within)
- System critiques (with actionable solutions)
- Inner wisdom (over external validation)
- Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required)
Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion.
If you’re questioning everything – or just trying to stay grounded in a chaotic world – this space is for you. We make room for your inner critic and collective action. Because personal healing and social change go hand in hand (with a side of potty humour).
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
The longest way round is the shortest way home – and that's exactly why we're taking the Scenic Route.
Ready to walk the scenic route?
The view here is *chef's kiss.*
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Happiness Paradox: How Giving Too Much Can Lead to Unhappiness with Jenny Rhodes
Welcome to the latest episode of the Scenic Route podcast. Today, we explore the happiness paradox with the insightful and inspiring Jenny Rhodes. So many of us can relate to the feeling of unhappine…
Slowing Down to Speed Up: How Kristie Kennedy Found Herself Through Breathwork
Get ready to join an uplifting and energizing conversation about personal growth and self-empowerment with the incredible Kristie Kennedy! Kristie shares how journaling helped her approach herself wi…
The Power of Letting Go: Why You Can't Out-Hustle Your Limiting Beliefs with Mindi Huebner
Mindi joins The Scenic Route podcast today as we discuss the importance of forging your own path to building a successful business. Often, we are tempted to follow someone else's model, but it's cruc…
Surrendering to Your Shadow: Inner Child Healing for Business Success with Mariam Safla
This captivating episode delves into the world of energy healing with special guest Mariam Safla. We explore the power of opening up our chakras and energy centres to release the stuck energy from ou…
Discover the Secret to Unlocking Business Success with Nadia Gabrielle
In this episode of the Scenic Route podcast, host Jennifer Walter sits down with Nadia Gabrielle to discuss the secret to unlocking business success. Nadia is a business coach and consultant who help…
Finding your Wild Rhythm as an Entrepreneur with Linda Katz
Are you tired of feeling trapped in your entrepreneurial journey or corporate career? Join us for an inspiring episode with Linda as she candidly shares her journey of falling out of love with her en…
From 33 Cents An Hour To 6 Figure Years with Nosheen Khan
In this episode, we're excited to welcome entrepreneur Nosheen Khan to the show! She shares her inspiring journey from earning just 33 cents per hour to building her own successful SaaS company.
We d…
Breaking Free from Fear and Suffering with Lais Scort
In today's episode, I'm joined by Lais Scort, a sound priestess, soul seer, artist, and music producer based in Brazil. Together, we delve into the importance of putting yourself first and disregardi…
Nourishing Your Life Soulfully with Peta Coote
Do you find yourself not trusting your body? Struggling to feel confident in your body and the decisions you make? Today I'm joined by Peta Coote, a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, Eating Psy…
Managing Stress for a Healthier Life with Alexa Hanshaw
Today I'm joined by Alexa Hanshaw, a health and stress management coach, and in this interview, we discuss how you can begin managing your stress this year to achieve a healthier life. We define what…
Seasons Of Visibility With Katherine Mackenzie-Smith
Do you follow all the 'shoulds' in business on how to show up and sell? Well, today I'm joined by Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, who will be breaking down visibility, and why there are seasons to it that…
Manage Your Emotions Instead Of Your Time with Ilonka Ras
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed in your business? Are you procrastinating on many things and feeling like your business isn't moving anywhere? In this episode, Ilonka breaks down how you shoul…
The Energetics of Money with Misty Lynch
Why do some people feel shame about money? Do you feel fear is blocking money and success from flowing to you? In today's interview, I'm joined by Misty Lynch, Owner, and CEO of Sound View Financial …
The Secret Sauce That Sells - It's You & Your Story With Lydia Lee
Are you currently searching for that moment when it all falls into place and you can start your dream business, leave your career or do something different? In today's episode, Lydia Lee joins me to …
Tapping Into The Roots Of Illness And Your Innate Power To Be Well with Dr. Elizabeth Davidson
Do you feel like you're not being heard by your health professionals? Today, Dr. Elizabeth Davisdson joins me to share her story about digging deeper into her health, and how she became curious and f…
How To Find Meaning, Purpose & Direction From The Hardest Hardship with Rach Wilson
Are you currently going through something that feels like there is no way out? Or maybe you're finding it hard to see the meaning and purpose from your hardships. Today Rach Wilson, a Relationship Co…
How Identifying Your Emotions Helps You Release Trauma With Lauren Best
Do you sometimes find it hard to express how you're feeling? In today's episode, I'm joined by Lauren Best, a Certified Hypnotherapist, as we discuss the different ranges of emotions and how to start…
A Guide To Being A Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur with Kellie Daab
Feel like despite everything going well in business, you still feel like something is wrong? Today's guest, Kellie Daab used to feel this way too. Kellie shared with me how she set out to determine w…
How To Find Your Voice In Unsteady Times with Cindy Marie Jenkins
Cindy Marie Jenkins is a writer that focuses on parenting, tech, work, and pop culture. Cindy shares with us her back story into becoming a writer and being able to find her own voice through motherh…
Why You Can't Completely Avoid Burnout with Dr. Kate Steiner
Dr. Kate Steiner is a Burnout Recovery strategist, consultant, speaker, and CEO of LIFT Wellness Consulting. She supports professionals in overcoming the burden of burnout through a proven reflection…