Trauma-informed advice for depression recovery and generating sustainable happiness in your life.
In this uplifting episode, “How to Be Happy: 6 Priorities for a Robust Mind, body, and Soul,” Dr. Jodi shares the six strategies for generating happiness in your life and relationships. She helps you engage in your agency to impact your mental, emotional, and physical well-being where it matters most. Diving into the science and […]
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This episode is all about grounding techniques to help calm anxiety, flashbacks, nervousness, and more. In fact, grounding techniques can help you prepare for any situation, whether you expect it to be good or bad. By cultivating a practice of grounding oneself, you can improve your mindset and prepare your body for any situation. Grounding
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If you want a different experience, you have to perform your behavior differently. Adopting behaviors associated with desired emotions can create positive feedback loops, leading to genuine emotional shifts. This approach, often referred to as “fake it till you make it,” highlights the powerful interplay between actions and feelings, advocating for proactive behavior change as
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Setting personal boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships. Boundaries define what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior from others. We need them because they provide safety, mutual respect, understanding, belonging, as well as allow for us to be vulnerable. In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-awareness in identifying your own limits and needs.
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There are many benefits to singing and songwriting. In today’s episode, hear from singer/songwriter Frances Lovett (@franceslovettmusic of TikTok) about her journey writing songs and recording her first album while still in high school. Humans are born to be creative. However, everyone’s creative process is different. Creativity is healing the mind, body, and spirit. Watch
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The risks of social media concern parents, educators, counselors, and teens. The rise of social media has transformed how we connect, communicate, and share our lives, offering instant access to a global network of people and information. While these platforms can foster connection and self-expression, they also carry significant emotional and social risks that we
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Empathy is the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another. It is a learnable skill that positively affects your relationships. Here are six ways empathy plays an essential role in human interaction Empathy dissolves conflicts. Understanding the perspectives and emotions of others alleviates frustration, blame, and defensiveness, clearing the path for conscious negotiation
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S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and achieve objectives. The acronym “S.M.A.R.T.” stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Watch the video to learn how to write SMART goals to motivate you and help you succeed. Transcription of S.M.A.R.T. Goals video: S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and
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