Jenni Brennan
Jenni Brennan is a psychotherapist, college professor, creator of Changing Perspectives, and co-host of The Changing Perspectives Podcast. Jenni is passionate about exploring the topics of parenting, relationships, grief, and mental health through her writing and podcast episodes. She lives with her husband, 2 teenage sons, 3 dogs, and 2 cats in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ending A Toxic Relationship With Your Parents Is Lonely
There is something beautiful that happens when someone loses a parent in our society. The people that love them most show up to grieve...
I Was 7 The First Time I Became Aware My Body Was Not Good...
I was only 7 years old the first time I became aware my body was not good enough. Seven years old. . .
Standing in...
The High School Parking Lot Is One Of The Scariest Places I’ve Ever Been
I’ve been in some scary places in my lifetime. But, hands down one of the scariest places I’ve ever been is the parking lot...
An Unexpected Delivery And A Little Perspective
To this day I still don’t know what compelled me to open my front door when an Amazon delivery man rang my doorbell on...
Why Can’t My Family Be The Picture Perfect One I Imagined?
When my babies were little, I used to imagine my family’s future together. A perfect family scene.
I could see our smiling faces seated around...
I Found A New Friend That Doesn’t Judge Me
I’ve been spending time with a new friend lately and I’m starting to like her.
At first we just took trips in the car together...
To The Cycle Breakers Who Didn’t Get To Have A Normal Childhood
To the cycle breakers who didn’t get to have a normal childhood,
I see you.
I see your daily pain as you move through the journey...
Parents – Even Though It Feels Lonely – We Are All Together In The...
There are times in everyone’s lives when the bad stuff hits.
Sometimes the bad stuff hits all at once. Sometimes the bad stuff hits gradually...
Can We All Just Be Real Right Now? Because Too Much Positivity Can Be...
Can I be real y’all?
Because I think we all need to be more real with each other.
If you’re going to post that perfect selfie,...
Everything is Too Much Right Now Yet Somehow Nothing is Enough.
My life is a complete contradiction these days.
I feel completely burnt out with work yet somehow also feel like I am not working enough.
I...