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.

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Reduce Holiday Stress Without Losing What Matters Most

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For busy families, the holidays can feel like another full‑scale project. Packed calendars, social expectations, travel, and the pressure to make everything “special” can quietly drain your energy. Reducing holiday stress isn’t about doing more—it’s about choosing more intentionally. Below are simple, grounded ways to protect your mental health, lower anxiety, and enjoy the season […]

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Executive Functioning Skills Series: Smoothly Manage Life

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Executive functioning skills underpin 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 core components of

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Face Your Fears: What and How to Do What Scares You!

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How to Face Your Fears and Know Which Ones Really Matter Facing your fears can feel overwhelming, and sometimes even impossible. Whether it’s public speaking, flying, medical appointments, or just pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, fear is a universal human experience. The truth is, not every fear needs to be conquered, and learning

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Dealing with TOXIC Parents: Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Peace

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How to deal and set boundaries with toxic parents: Navigating a relationship with a toxic parent is one of the most emotionally complex challenges anyone can face. The effects often linger well into adulthood, shaping our self-worth, relationships, and even our sense of safety in the world. If you’ve ever felt manipulated, unheard, or emotionally

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Break Free from Trauma Bonding: Reclaim Your Power and Heal

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Trauma bonding can keep us stuck in relationships that drain our self-worth, confidence, and happiness. The cycle of hope, hurt, and confusion makes it incredibly difficult to walk away—even when we know it’s not healthy. If you recognise yourself in this, you are not alone. Trauma bonds are powerful, but you CAN break free and

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Empathy is Your Superpower: How Empathy Transforms Relationships, Opportunities, and More

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Do you ever feel disconnected in your relationships or struggle to truly understand others? Empathy is the key to bridging those gaps. It’s not just a trait, it’s your superpower. Empathy allows us to connect deeply, foster understanding, and create meaningful change in our lives and communities. In this week’s episode of Ask Dr. Jodi,

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How to Feel Better Instantly: Do this If You Feel Sad, Angry, Anxious, Tired…

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What to Do When You’re Sad to Feel Better Instantly: Practical Ways to Shift Your Mood All of the feels! This episode was inspired by Lily’s affinity for those memes that keep it simple and offer practical tips to shift energy when you’re feeling off. These help us remember that we have power, even when

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Stop Seeking Validation From Others: Take Back Your Power

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Seeking validation from others can keep us trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. It’s unsustainable and blocks our ability to trust ourselves and live happily. Usually, people seek validation from others when they need reassurance that they are okay and acceptable. It is a sign of insecurity. Most of us struggle

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