Get It Out Of Your Jealous Head W/ Annette Furio EP 129
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a mental loop, replaying conversations, spiraling into insecurity, or feeling something is wrong but you can’t quite name it—this episode is for you.
In this episode of Top Self, Shanenn sits down with Annette Furio, founder of Season Journals, to talk about how journaling can help you slow down, make sense of your thoughts, and create space between what you feel and how you react.
f your brain feels loud or stuck, this episode is about giving those thoughts somewhere to go so you can think more clearly.
Together, Shanenn and Annette break down why your brain gets stuck on repeat, how journaling helps close mental loops, and how even five minutes can shift your clarity, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
Golden Episode Nuggets
💎 Your brain keeps looping because thoughts feel unfinished
💎 Writing forces your mind to slow down and complete thoughts
💎 Journaling creates space between emotion and reaction
💎 You don’t need consistency—you need permission to start
💎 Gratitude journaling is one of the fastest ways to shift your mindset
Key Moments
· 2:00 – Why unfinished thoughts keep looping in your mind
· 4:00 – How writing slows your brain and creates emotional space
· 6:30 – Why journaling doesn’t have to be daily to work
· 9:30 – How journaling helps you spot patterns in jealousy and insecurity
· 12:00 – Looking back at old entries to see growth (or stuck points)
· 20:45 – The easiest way to journal when you only have five minutes
· 24:00 – Why journaling should never feel like another chore
About Our Guest
Annette Furio is the founder of Season Journals, a brand focused on helping people strengthen their relationship with themselves and others through intentional journaling. Since launching in 2020, Annette has created guided journals for major life seasons—including engagement, marriage, pregnancy, and everyday wellbeing.
Her journals are designed to be both keepsakes and tools, helping people document their lives while also working through challenges with clarity and intention.
Resources Mentioned
Season Journals – Guided Journals for Life’s Seasons
Available at seasonjournals.com and on Amazon
Quote of the Episode
“Journaling puts space between what you feel and how you respond.” – Annette Furio
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