# Ep. 176, Name Your Cage: Freedom Through Faith, Hope & Truth w/Jess Basson

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Podcast: [The Freely YOU Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freely-you-podcast-6324290)
Published: 2026-07-08T14:07:15+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back my friend Jess Basson! Jess is an author, speaker, coach, preacher, and a student pursuing her PhD in Theology. With her wide range of knowledge and experiences, there is no shortage of things for us to talk about! We switched it up and did things a little different this time and randomly picked our topics out of a hat (actually a bowl lol). Here are some of the topics we are discussing, followed by timestamps so you can find the ones that speak to you most! Taylor Swift Nature Maintaining hope in challenging times Imposter syndrome Naming your cage Faith, Jesus versus God, and the true essence of love Timestamps: 00:00 - Reconnecting and Jess's multifaceted background 02:07 - Celebrating Taylor Swift and cultural moments 06:12 - Jess shares her passion for nature's life-giving qualities 07:49 - Nature as a metaphor for remembrance and grounding 17:07 - Maintaining hope in difficult times through perspective shifts 22:48 - The neuroscience of focus and the power of positivity 28:10 - Joy as resistance in a world of division and despair 38:16 - Personal experiences navigating imposter syndrome 44:40 - Recognizing imposter syndrome as a lie and truth as a grounding tool 58:14 - "Name your cage"—acknowledging and releasing limiting beliefs 65:35 - Faith, Jesus versus God, and the true essence of love 77:57 - End of days: a metaphor for hope and collective responsibility 85:09 - Jess’s upcoming projects, retreats, and ongoing journey Empty Cages by Jess Basson Ep. 116, SPIRITUALITY SERIES #6, Religion vs. Spirituality w/Jess Basson And last but not least, if you think you may want to join Jess and I at a retreat someday, be sure to get on my waitlist to be the first to receive all the details here: https://bold-base-18403.myflodesk.com/jgsr9r7ynl #EmptyCages #…

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