Self-Care

Videos and articles on self-care, self-compassion, self-love, self-forgiveness and self-worth by Dr. Jodi.

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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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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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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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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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How to Create a Sacred Space at Home for Prayer and Meditation

Ready to create a sacred space in your home that supports your body and nurtures your soul? In this episode, we dive into the power of sacred spaces – how they can bring peace, intention, and healing into your life, and I’m joined by my dear friend, Asha Ramakrishna, to explore the magic behind them.

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Negative Inner Critic in Overdrive? Turn it Into Your Biggest Cheerleader!

We all have a hostile inner critic; it’s part of how our brains evolved to keep us safe. But in today’s world, that survival instinct can turn into a constant pressure to be better, do more, and never slow down. We use it to judge if we are worthy enough, smart enough, happy enough, successful

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