Behind the Mic - Our Journey to Good Enough Together

Getting to Good Enough

After a two-year hiatus, Shannon and Janine realized their new listeners might not know who they are! In this fun episode, we share the friendship origin story that began with dogs with Addison's disease, and blossomed into a 24-year friendship built on different personalities that complement each other.

What You’ll Learn:

• How we met through a listserv for dogs with Addison's disease in 2001 (02:50)

• The canceled conference and Shannon's flight on one of the first planes after 9/11 (05:25)

• Why Janine's friends thought they'd known each other for 15 years when they had just met (07:45)

• Their different approaches to challenges: Shannon's mountain climbing vs. Janine's cozy preferences (18:50)

• Shannon's solo 200+ mile Camino de Santiago walk through Portugal and Spain (23:40)

Key Takeaways for Building Authentic Relationships

Friendship doesn't require similarity: Shannon and Janine's 24-year bond proves that different personalities can create beautiful balance. While Shannon loves an outdoor adventure like walking the Camino, mountain climbing and marathons, Janine's more of an “indoor cat" preferring knitting and more cozy challenges.

Trust creates transformation: Janine has a policy of trying anything Shannon suggests because she's learned to trust her friend's judgment completely. This has led to life-changing discoveries like YNAB and wool clothing.

Embrace your natural preferences: Whether you're drawn to physical challenges like Shannon or mental challenges like Janine, honoring your authentic self leads to better relationships and decisions.

Good partnerships complement each other: Their different strengths—Shannon's coaching expertise and Janine's organizing skills—create a richer experience for everyone around them.

The Bottom Line

True friendship isn't about being identical—it's about finding someone whose differences complement your strengths and whose trust allows you both to grow. Whether you're naturally "good enough" like Janine or working toward it like Shannon, the key is embracing your authentic self while staying open to gentle pushes from people who truly know and care about you.

Listener Action: Think of one person in your life whose suggestions you trust. What's one thing they've recommended that you've been hesitant to try? Consider giving it a shot this week—you might discover something wonderful about yourself.

Connect With Us

Have questions about our friendship or want to know more about our individual journeys? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 413-424-GTGE (4843) or find us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @gettingtogoodenough.

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