Doctor Jodi

Jodi Aman, Doctor of Social Work, is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker. Using her unique and varied training, rooted ethics, and 28 years of experience as a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Dr. Jodi guides sensitive souls in releasing what they don't want, strengthening their emotional bandwidth, and creating a happy, purposeful life. With her videos, courses, TedxWilmington talk, and award-winning books, she's supported over two million people.

Limiting Beliefs

Limiting Beliefs and the Brain: Why We Have Self-Doubt and How to Shift It

Do limiting beliefs hold you back from your full potential? Of course they do. In this episode of “Ask Dr. Jodi”, I discuss the powerful and often invisible force of limiting beliefs—those internal narratives that quietly shape our behaviors, self-image, and relationships. Before welcoming special guest James Lumumba, I share how limiting beliefs are formed, […]

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Signs You Have a Toxic Relationship With Yourself

If your relationship with yourself is toxic, it can lead to self-doubt, anxiety, and even impact your mental health and emotional resilience. Plus, since it affects your boundaries, your relationship with yourself lays the foundation for every other relationship in your life. The good news? You can change it. In this episode of Ask Dr. Jodi, Lily and

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Build grit

Build Grit: Reflect on and Renew Personal Commitments to Hone Emotional Resilience

Spring is a season of renewal—a time to pause, reflect, and recommit to what truly matters. It’s also an opportunity to build grit, especially in the face of economic uncertainty and political challenges. These stressors can drain your energy, strain relationships, and cloud your perspective. Unfortunately, our instinct is often to withdraw, seeking comfort in

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Using Guided Meditation to Heal From Abusive Relationships

Healing from an abusive relationship is one of the hardest journeys anyone can take, but it’s also one of the most transformative. Guided meditations can be a powerful tool to help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild your sense of safety, and find peace. In this week’s episode of Ask Dr. Jodi, I explore how guided

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The Youth Mental Health Crisis

Solving the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Teen Anxiety and Depression Help

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of a mental health crisis among young people worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, exacerbated by factors such as academic pressure, social media influence, and the uncertainties of the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified these challenges,

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Calm your amygdala

Overactive Amygdala? Understanding and Resetting Your Brain’s Anxiety System

Does your heart race when you get an unexpected text? Do you find yourself jumping at small noises or feeling constantly on edge? Your amygdala – your brain’s built-in alarm system – might be working overtime. It is trying to protect you from danger, even when there isn’t any. That’s its job. Not to decide

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Executive Functioning Skills Series: Smoothly Manage Life

Executive functioning skills are the foundation of our ability to plan, organize, and manage daily life successfully. These cognitive processes help us set goals, control impulses, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Whether in school, work, or personal life, strong executive functioning skills are essential for problem-solving and decision-making. This series will explore the

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Shopping Addiction: How to Stop Impulse Buying and Take Control

Have you ever found yourself clicking “Buy Now” without even thinking about it? You are not alone. Shopping has become easier than ever, with social media constantly showing us new trends and Buy Now, Pay Later services making everything seem more affordable. But when does shopping go from a fun treat to something that controls

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