The Last Two Percent with Alina Patton Jones
Meet Alina Patton Jones, MSW: Host of The Last Two Percent
Welcome to The Last Two Percent, a podcast where authenticity meets life’s toughest decisions. Imagine confiding in a friend, sharing intimate details, yet always holding back the final, elusive 2%. When life demands full honesty, that last piece comes to light.
The Last Two Percent delves into those gut-check moments where truth and choice intersect, pushing you to confront what's real and make decisions that align with your authentic self.
Join Alina Patton Jones, MSW—author of the illustrated book Mommy Am I Pretty—as she navigates the complexities of life with raw honesty. From her time as a professional model with Wilhelmina to her work as a crisis counselor, social worker, wife, and mother, Alina brings a wealth of experience and insight.
This podcast offers unfiltered stories and practical advice, making you feel as if you’re right there with Alina, finding your own Last Two Percent. It’s real talk, straight talk, and it’s all about embracing life’s most challenging moments with grace and authenticity.
- Update frequency
- every 107 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
You First
Why do we show up for everyone else—but leave ourselves for last? In this episode of The Last Two Percent, I dive into the real reasons so many of us struggle to put ourselves first—and how to begin …
When You Hit Burnout...From Overwhelm to Empowerment
The Last Two Percent: Burnout Edition
Breaking the cycle of exhaustion and reclaiming your energy.
As I talk to people—family, friends, even strangers on the street—one thing is clear: everyone is exp…
Burnt but Not Broken: Healing from Trauma and Recovering After the LA Fires
In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the devastating impact of the recent LA fires, reflecting on my own experience of losing my home to a fire five years ago. For those who’ve lost everything,…
Silent Nights: Navigating Holiday Grief
Silent Nights: Navigating Holiday Grief
The holidays can be a challenging time for those dealing with loss and grief. In "Silent Nights: Navigating Holiday Grief," we explore the emotional landscape o…
Que Sera Sera (Whatever will be, will be)
The Last Two Percent: Que Sera Sera
In this episode of "The Last Two Percent," Alina Patton Jones dives into the timeless philosophy of "Que Sera Sera" – whatever will be, will be. She explores how em…
From Nest to Next: Embracing the Empty Nester Journey and Thriving (Grief of Life's Transitions)
From Nest to Next: Embracing the Empty Nester Journey and Thriving
(Grief of Life's Transitions)
In this episode, Alina dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with becoming an empty nes…
Parenting Our Parents - Part One of Two
"Navigating the Role Reversal: Insights and Stories on Parenting Your Parent"
Welcome to Parenting Our Parents, this podcast explores the unique challenges and emotional journeys of caring for your ag…
How to Move Through The Monotony of Life
We all struggle. No matter how well intentioned we are, life happens and we find ourselves off track, and then frustration sets in and then the negative voices in our head kick in. All of a sudden …
Procrastination...and picking yourself back up.
For this episode of The Last 2%, we deal with Procrastination. Have you found yourself setting goals for yourself only to find that you look up and a day, a week, a month or years later, you are stil…
The Last 2 Percent with Alina Patton Jones
The Last Two Percent – Podcast Description
What's The Last 2%? When it comes down to it, it’s that gut check moment when you are at the crossroads of making the next decision and you know what the rea…