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

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…

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

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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Stop Self-Sabotaging: Break Free from Your Own Limitations

Are you standing in your own way? Self-sabotage can show up in many forms – procrastination, perfectionism, or even negative self-talk – and it keeps us stuck, frustrated, and disconnected from our goals. These behaviors often stem from fear, limiting beliefs, or unresolved emotions, but the good news is that you CAN break free from

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Declutter Your Negative Thoughts: Spring Cleaning Your Emotional Baggage

Declutter your negative thoughts this season just like you declutter your home for spring cleaning. Emotional baggage, negative and anxious thoughts weigh us down, creating stress, self-doubt, and negatively affecting our mental health. The good news? You CAN let go of negative thoughts and create space for clarity and peace. In this episode of Ask

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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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