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Pausing with Purpose

with author Jennie Phillips

Pausing with Purpose in the Demands of Care

Caregiving is both rewarding and exhausting—it often means putting others’ needs before your own until stress, fatigue, or burnout flash their warning lights. In this empowering session, Jennie Phillips—fitness professional, author of Yellow Light Moments, and caregiver advocate—shares how the YLM Framework (Yield. Listen. Move.) can help caregivers reclaim their energy, clarity, and vitality.

Through practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and science-backed tools, caregivers will learn how to pause with purpose, listen for what matters most, and take aligned action—without guilt.

In this session, the author will leave the caregivers with 3 main takeaways:

• Yield – Recognize Your Yellow Lights
• Learn how to spot the subtle signals of stress and overwhelm before they escalate, giving yourself permission to pause without apology.
• Listen – Reconnect with Your Body, Mind, and Values
• Discover simple practices to tune into your needs, clarify priorities, and restore your capacity to care for others while honoring yourself.
• Move – Take Small, Aligned Steps
• Walk away with practical, doable actions—rooted in the 4 pillars of vitality (sleep, nutrition, self-care, and movement)—that create sustainable rhythms of care and renewal.

This program is part of EPL's Caregiver Series in recognition of National Caregiver Month. 

Jennie Phillips is a multifaceted fitness professional and educator dedicated to empowering individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. With certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Jennie specializes in Corrective Exercise, Fitness Nutrition, Weight Loss, and Behavior Change.

Additionally, she is recognized as an RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Certified Run Coach, a Certified Stretch and Flexibility Coach, and a Performance and Functional Movement Specialist. Jennie’s diverse career journey began as a Biology and Chemistry teacher at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois, following the completion of her bachelor’s degree at North Central College.

Inspired by her passion for innovative teaching methods and outdoor education, she pursued a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in outdoor teacher education from Northern Illinois University. Jennie’s dedication to education extended beyond the classroom as she also authored curricula for school districts and state parks, exploring new avenues to engage and inspire.

A lifelong learner and avid traveler, Jennie embraces every opportunity to share her knowledge and insights in various settings, from classrooms and district institutes to corporate environments. She is passionate about educating individuals on achieving energy and vitality in their lives.

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