OM DENNE EPISODE
June 2, 2026
Love You More
Ep 83: The Difference Between Thinking and Looking
Episode summary:
In this episode, Jen explores the difference between thinking and truly looking. Through personal stories about running, body image, productivity, and everyday habits, she reflects on what can happen when we pause long enough to question the beliefs and assumptions that quietly shape our lives.
Jen also shares how this practice of deeper inquiry shows up in her work with clients, particularly around body image and self-judgment. Drawing on the work of Byron Katie, she offers a gentle invitation to examine the thoughts that create suffering and discover what becomes possible when we see them in a new way.
Favorite Quotes:
"Looking is questioning."
"I don't believe once we see something, we can necessarily unsee it."
"We start to see it when we see that we're managing something and we're noticing that we're moving from discomfort."
"Only you can do this work. Only you can explore things in a deeper way."
"We get a wider lens on things, and we might have a shift in seeing something that would have never occurred if we didn't stop and pause and look at this stuff and ask more questions."
"The thoughts that need to be questioned the most are probably the ones that cause the most suffering."
"I think it's really fun to look at stuff in a new way and to maybe break free from some of these cages that we don't even realize we're in."
"Life feels a little more rich and I'm in it more. I feel like I'm noticing the birds more."
Resources
Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat
The Work of Byron Katie
Dr. Amy Johnson’s Website
Changeable Podcast
