She Flourishes with Brenda Jasmin

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In this episode of She Flourishes, Brenda reflects on the seven-year anniversary of her first Positivi-Tea Talk workshop, which led to a three-year series of workshops and the successful business she runs today. Brenda shares seven valuable lessons learned from these experiences, including the importance of creating what you crave, paying attention to what you love, the significance of commitment and mindset, and the role of fear and gratitude in pursuing your dreams.

Brenda also shares about her upcoming Align and Design Soul Retreat where you can reconnect with your true self, create what you crave and design a life you love. You can find out more about the retreat that Brenda is co-hosting with Renée Walker here: https://renee-walker-wellness.myflodesk.com/

Resources/References from this episode:

Books:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Live the Life You Love by Barbara Sher

B.A.R.E. by Susan Hyatt

Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers

Taming Your Gremlin by Rick Carson

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

It’s a Love Story Books and Cafe Instagram: @itsalovestorybooks

The Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://renee-walker-wellness.myflodesk.com/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, Brenda dives deep into the concept of living in alignment with your true self. We explore what it means to live congruently with your values, beliefs, and desires, and discuss how doing so can lead to greater psychological well-being and life satisfaction.

Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, Brenda shares the benefits of alignment, the challenges often faced, and five actionable steps to help you align your actions with your values and intuition. Listen in and learn how living in alignment can help you flourish and step into your full potential.

The Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://renee-walker-wellness.myflodesk.com/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this heartwarming episode of the She Flourishes podcast, we tackle the all-too-common habit of social comparison, especially in the age of social media. Brenda shares personal stories and insights on how comparing ourselves to others can steal our joy and impact our mental health.

Discover how to turn envy into inspiration and focus on your own growth. Learn about the two types of social comparison—upward and downward—and how they affect us. We explore practical strategies to break free from the comparison cycle, like reframing envy, building genuine connections, and celebrating your own achievements.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on embracing your unique path and finding fulfillment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to live authentically and joyfully.

The Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://renee-walker-wellness.myflodesk.com/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In the opening episode of the third season of the "She Flourishes" podcast, host Brenda welcomes back Renée Walker, a popular guest from the inaugural season. Together, they delve into the transformative power of retreats, focusing on their upcoming Align and Design Soul Retreat scheduled for fall 2024 in Caledon.

Brenda and Renee share their eight-year journey of evolving retreats from day events to impactful overnight experiences, emphasizing the importance of community and belonging.

Listeners will hear personal anecdotes highlighting the magic of retreats, where women gather in a supportive environment to reconnect with their true selves. The episode explores the retreat's unique structure, blending spiritual wisdom with positive psychology, and addresses common misconceptions about retreat participation.

Brenda and Renee invite you to join them at Mount Alverno in Caledon for a weekend of self-discovery and empowerment.

Tune in to learn about the benefits of prioritizing self-care, the significance of the throat chakra in self-expression, and the potential for personal transformation. Don't miss the early bird registration special and the chance to rejuvenate and return to daily life empowered. Join Brenda and Renee as they celebrate the launch of Season 3 of the She Flourishes Podcast, and invite you to be part of their soul retreat this fall.

Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://renee-walker-wellness.myflodesk.com/

Here’s how you can connect with Renée Walker:

Website: www.reneewalkerwellness.com

Instagram: @reneewalkerwellness

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Welcome to the grand finale of Season Two of the She Flourishes podcast! 🎉 In this special episode, we’re wrapping up with some incredible advice from our amazing guests on how women can truly thrive in every aspect of their lives. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this!

Our team has thoughtfully broken down these golden nuggets of wisdom into three parts, and this episode is the final one! Plus, we’ve got some exciting news: we’re taking a well-deserved summer break to recharge and come back even stronger in September for Season Three.

Since November 2022, we’ve been on a roll, bringing you consistent, empowering content. Now, it’s time to take a breather and avoid burnout—something we all need to remember. During this hiatus, why not revisit some of your favorite episodes? They’re packed with inspiration and motivation to keep you going.

As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we’re filled with gratitude for your support. Let’s keep the momentum going—share these episodes with your friends and family. Let’s spread the love and motivation far and wide!

We can’t wait to reconnect with you in September. Until then, keep flourishing and enjoy your summer!

Press play now and join us for this heartfelt farewell to Season Two. See you soon!

In this episode, you’ll hear words of wisdom from the following guests:

Dr. Elaine O’Brien (Ep. 71)

Louis Alloro (Ep. 74)

Linda Orsini (Ep. 76)

Andrea Crisp (Ep. 80)

Andrea Seydel (Ep. 81)

Candice Neveu (Ep. 82)

Nicole Cairns (Ep. 83)

Shasta Nelson (Ep. 84)

About Brenda Jasmin:

Brenda Jasmin is a resilience trainer, certified life coach, creator of the Happiness Habits Academy, and host of the She Flourishes podcast. Brenda delivers workshops on the science of resilience and wellbeing to corporate and public audiences.

Brenda is passionate about helping women experience greater well-being and less stress using research-based tools from the field positive psychology. Along with her two coaching certifications, Brenda holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP).

Brenda has been married to her university sweetheart for over 20 years, is a mother to a 21-year-old daughter and 18-year old son and has a yellow lab named Cali. When she’s not coaching or delivering talks, you can find Brenda hiking, watching a sunrise, downhill skiing or watching the latest season of Bridgerton or The Crown.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Want to hear the best advice from our Season 2 guests on how you can flourish in your life? We've gathered a treasure trove of wisdom from our amazing guests that you won't want to miss this!

In this episode, you'll hear a compilation of the best insights and recommendations on how to flourish from our season two guests. Whether you're driving, working out, or just relaxing, this episode is packed with motivational and powerful advice that will inspire you to flourish in your own life.

In Part 2 of this 3-part summer series, you’ll hear a compilation of pearls of wisdom on flourishing from our guests who were on episodes 54-70 of the She Flourishes Podcast.

✨ Why You Should Listen:

Inspiration on the Go: Perfect for those moments when you need a quick boost of motivation.
Diverse Wisdom: Hear from a variety of voices, each offering unique and valuable perspectives.
Revisit and Reflect: Brenda encourages you to go back and listen to the full episodes for even more depth.

In this episode, you’ll hear words of wisdom from the following guests:

Liz Long (Ep. 54)

Sandra Leigh (Ep. 55)

Alethea Felton (Ep. 60)

Laura Valvasori (Ep. 62)

Alex Street (Ep. 67)

Luisa Mayhew (Ep. 68)

Linda Ljucovic (Ep. 69)

Renay Roberts (Ep. 70)

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Want to hear hot tips from experts on how you can flourish in your life? Then tune into this inspiring episode where Brenda shares a compilation of answers to a fan-favorite question she loves to ask all her guests: "What’s your best advice on how women can flourish?" Trust us, the answers are nothing short of magical!

In Part 1 of this 3-part summer series, you’ll hear a compilation of pearls of wisdom on flourishing from our guests who were on episodes 45-53 of the She Flourishes Podcast.

Key Highlights:

Brenda kicks things off by sharing the story behind her go-to question and why it resonates so deeply with her and her guests.
Ever wondered why we do these recap episodes? Brenda spills the beans on how they help you catch up on the season's best moments and wisdom nuggets.
Get ready to be inspired! This episode is packed with the most impactful advice from our amazing guests, each piece of wisdom is a precious gem.
Brenda encourages you to share the love by passing this episode along to friends and family. Let's spread the message of flourishing far and wide!
Brenda wraps up with a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners. Your support means the world, and we hope this episode leaves you feeling uplifted and ready to flourish.

Key Takeaways:

Real, practical advice on how women can thrive in both personal and professional spheres.
Insights on how to bring positive psychology into your everyday life.
The joy of revisiting and sharing wisdom to inspire those around you.

In this episode, you’ll hear words of wisdom from the following guests:

Kirsten Fry (Ep. 45)

Betty Bromage (Ep. 46)

Dr. Greg Evans (Ep. 47)

Thao Choi (Ep. 48)

Binu Dhindsa (Ep. 49)

France Theriault (Ep. 50)

Rachael Charlton (Ep. 51)

Vanessa Woodburn (Ep. 52)

Jennifer Lyall (Ep. 53)

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Join host Brenda Jasmin in the season finale of the She Flourishes podcast as she takes you behind the scenes of an incredible season two! 🌟

In this heartfelt episode, Brenda reflects on her podcast journey so far, celebrating the highs and navigating the challenges of podcasting. From preparing solo episodes to overcoming technical hurdles, she shares her personal growth and the joy of stepping out of her comfort zone to bring you inspiring conversations.

In this episode Brenda shares:

Highlights of the season, including the most popular episodes
A peek behind the curtain…hear interesting stories, memorable moments and challenges faced while creating this season.
Personal growth and insights gained during Season 2 of the podcast
The podcast’s exciting climb in global rankings!

Brenda also gives a shoutout to her amazing team: Podcast Producer Stacy Maynard, Music Composer Leah Hidalgo, and Designer Karina Fernandez, whose talents have been instrumental in the show's success.

As the podcast takes a summer break, Brenda announces special compilations of guest wisdom to keep you inspired. She encourages you to continue your personal development journey and looks forward to reconnecting in September for an even more flourishing season three.

Tune in for a heartfelt thank you to all listeners and a celebration of growth, gratitude, and the flourishing journey ahead. 🌸

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Want to build deeper, more meaningful friendships? You’re not alone. With 61% of people reporting that they feel lonely on a regular basis, it’s more important than ever to build deeper connections and more meaningful friendships.

In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome friendship expert Shasta Nelson, author of the renowned book Frientimacy. Shasta discusses the vital role friendships play in our health, happiness, and overall well-being. She shares insights on how we can overcome loneliness and build deeper, more meaningful relationships in our lives. Tune in to learn about the three essential components of friendship: positive emotions, consistency, and vulnerability. Shasta also provides practical advice for prioritizing friendships and fostering connections, both personally and professionally. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that underscores the importance of social health and flourishing friendships.

Some of the topics we discuss:

The Importance of Friendship and Loneliness
Understanding Loneliness and Connection
The Changing Nature of Social Connections
The Pandemic's Impact on Social Behavior
The Importance of Social Exertion
Impact of Relationships on Physical Health
Loneliness and Types of Social Needs
Deepening Existing Friendships
Strategies for Building Stronger Connections

About Shasta Nelson:

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert on social relationships, speaking across the the U.S. and facilitating events to build belongingness and human connection. She’s a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and has been quoted in several publications, including Forbes, the New York Times, and TIME magazine; and she has been interviewed live on dozens of TV shows, such as the Today Show and Steve Harvey Show. And, if you haven’t yet seen her popular TED talks, then you’ll want to check them out after listening to this podcast.

Shasta has written three books on social relationships and belongingness, including Frientimacy, Friendships Don’t Just Happen and The Business of Friendship

Here’s how you can connect with Shasta Nelson:

Check out Shasta’s new Frientimacy Podcast:

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/frientimacy-finding-our-way-to-more-fulfilling-friendships/id1747351930

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u0JAoVE4iJx1xF451Gtto?si=Drfs7ACgQ82NWrPNkFe-Pg

Website: https://www.shastanelson.com/

Books:

Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health & Happiness

https://a.co/d/6eGIpxB

The Business of Friendship

https://a.co/d/6wO22vR

Friendships Don’t Just Happen

https://a.co/d/gJcqsYu

Shasta’s TedX Talks:

TedX Talk - Frientimacy: The Three Requirements of All Healthy Friendships

https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

TedX Talk - Relationally Fit: The Social Secret to a Longer, Happier Life:

https://youtu.be/irRtftdsW8E?si=fcB8cE-M6CQ0SwXy

Instagram: @ https://www.instagram.com/shastamnelson/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShasGFC/videos

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this episode, Brenda welcomes Nicole Cairns to discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health. Nicole debunks common myths, shares statistics on mental health challenges, and offers practical advice for supporting oneself and loved ones. Nicole’s extensive background includes transitioning from a career in computer science to health and wellness, to her current role as the Director of Health and Well-being at Linbrook School. Tune in to learn valuable insights and to receive guidance on supporting mental health in yourself and your loved ones.

About Nicole Cairns:

Nicole has always had a thirst for knowledge related to health. Although more of a hobby as a young athlete, with a change in career in her 30s it became a primary focus. With the birth of her children, Nicole decided to divert from her expertise in computer science, which she had applied as both a software designer and then later the head of technology at a high school, to dive into the health arena. Nicole, with a two-year-old in one hand and an infant in the other, went back to school to earn her Registered Holistic Nutrition designation while starting Thorpe Benefit’s Health and Wellness Inc, the health and wellness consulting division of Thorpe Benefits, an employee benefits consulting company. It is here where she entered the world of Corporate Health and Wellness. In the subsequent 10 years, she went on to become certified in Applied Positive Psychology, Positive Education, and Mental Health Leadership from Queens University and designed and delivering corporate wellness programs across over 10 facets of health including communication, resilience, financial wellbeing, fitness, nutrition, psychological safety and more to 100s of organizations. She has earned industry awards for creating corporate wellness solutions that exceed industry standards in terms of breadth, efficacy and engagement and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Innovators in Mental Health and Safety by DiversityCan Magazine. In her 5th year as the Director of Health and Well-being at Linbrook School, a K-8 all boys school in Oakville, she is thrilled to be an integral part of a community that is leading the pack in the area of positive education in Canada and putting well-being at the heart of education.

Here’s how you can connect with Nicole Cairns:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicoleacairns

Email: ncairns@linbrook.ca

Some suggested mental health resources:

A great website with lots of tools for helping parents and children with regards to building children’s resilience: https://biglifejournal.com/

When looking for help for yourself or someone you are supporting:

If your employer has an Employee Assistance plan, they have great online resources, sometimes they have online self-guided CBT, and they have access to therapists and counsellors. Your HR team will have the needed contact information and it is anonymous.
CAMH (Centre for addiction and mental health has wonderful resources) https://www.camh.ca/

Mental Health Helplines:

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (ages 5 – 20) (text 686868) *24-hour confidential and anonymous support
Canada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory (1-877-746-1963)
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (1-866-633-4220)
Toronto Distress Centre (416-408-4357) *(24 hour helpline) crisis, emotional support and suicide prevention + intervention + postvention service agency.
Canadian Mental Health Association (416-646-5557)
Ontario Mental Health Helpline (1-866-531-2600)
Ementalhealth.ca (screening tools & find out what is in your local community)

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

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‘When we step into newer versions of ourselves, discomfort often follows.’ Candice Neveu shares her raw and real experience of facing imposter syndrome head-on after delivering her first TEDx talk. Hear her profound insights on personal growth and visibility as Candice shares her inspiring journey to becoming a TEDx speaker with host, Brenda Jasmin. They discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome, personal growth, and the impact sudden visibility had on Candice’s life and business. Candice also shares practical advice on self-compassion, building self-trust, and celebrating achievements.

About Candice Neveu:

Candice Neveu worked for more than 15 years as an educator at the post-secondary level and holds a master's degree in English and a certificate in adult and continuing education from the University of Victoria. She is a certified Wayfinder life coach, trained through the Martha Beck Institute, and specializes in supporting women to find a career that lights them up and allows them to live a purposeful and deeply satisfying life in their 40s and beyond. She’s the founder of Candice Neveu Coaching, which offers career and academic coaching to help people tap into their potential and pursue their goals while shedding the burdens of overwork and self-doubt.

Neveu’s mission is to empower people to construct lives that are both fulfilling and meaningful. She firmly believes that every individual is entitled to a life rich in purpose, and she's committed to being the guide on that path. Her journey as a working mother of two, juggling her career with school and life, has been instrumental in shaping her unique coaching approach, which melds her pedagogical acumen and feminist lens with her personal experience as a high-achieving woman and a recovering perfectionist with unapologetically bold goals. She is an advocate for the power of rest, play, self-compassion and celebration as the keys to living, learning and working with purpose.

Here’s how you can connect with Candice Neveu:

Website: https://improveyourself.ca/

Candice’s TedX Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/candice_neveu_returning_to_school_mid_career_here_s_what_you_need_to_know

Instagram: @candiceneveu_coach

Lumina Women’s Collective: https://improveyourself.ca/lumina

Facebook: Candice Neveu Coaching https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=candice%20neveu%20coaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-neveu-a055034b/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Do you love someone with an addiction? It’s a journey that tests the bounds of resilience and hope.

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of loving someone with addiction. Brenda’s guest, Andrea Seydel, a certified expert in positive psychology, shares her personal journey and insights from her book "Saving You Is Killing Me."

Andrea recounts personal experiences of dealing with a loved one’s hidden addiction, culminating in significant loss and pain, but also leading to her recovery and empowerment. Andrea emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and leveraging community support as means to regain your power and wellbeing in the face of addiction's hardships.

The episode also covers Andrea’s Saving You is Killing Me initiative and offers resources for those affected by addiction, highlighting the role of self-compassion and hopeful recovery for both the individual and their loved ones dealing with addiction.

00:00 Welcome to She Flourishes: Introducing Andrea Seydel

00:53 Andrea's Journey: From Personal Struggle to Empowering Others

03:48 Andrea's Personal Battle with a Loved One's Addiction

05:18 The Ripple Effect of Addiction on Loved Ones

14:32 Unveiling 'Saving You Is Killing Me': A Guide to Self-Healing

23:01 Building a Supportive Community for Those Affected by Addiction

27:24 Finding Courage and Community: The Four C's of Recovery

28:12 Strategies for Coping with a Loved One's Addiction

33:24 The Exhaustion of Loving Someone with an Addiction

37:49 Empowerment Through Acceptance and Self-Care

41:11 Reclaiming Your Power: Boundaries and Self-Recovery

41:51 Seeking Support: Therapy and Community Resources

45:57 Sharing the Journey: Encouraging Others to Seek Help

About Andrea Seydel:

Andrea Seydel is a certified expert in Positive Psychology, dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to healing. With a robust academic background, she holds a degree in psychology and has pursued advanced training in the Science of Happiness and Positive Psychology. Andrea is a recognized professional certified coach and an applied positive psychology coach, deeply committed to making the principles of resilience widely accessible, especially to those grappling with the challenges of loving someone with an addiction.

As the founder of Live Life Happy Publishing and Consulting, and the creator of the "Saving You Is Killing Me" (SYKM) initiative, Andrea actively transforms theoretical knowledge into practical tools that foster resilience and well-being. She is not only a speaker and podcast host but also a trusted authority on flourishing despite the clouds of addiction. Drawing from personal experience and a comprehensive educational foundation, Andrea offers invaluable insights and guidance, helping individuals navigate and thrive in the face of adversity.

Here’s how you can connect with Andrea Seydel:

Websites:

www.savingyouriskillingme.com

www.andreaseydel.com

Book:

Saving You is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction

https://a.co/d/gCESgRb

Private Facebook Community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/savingyouiskillingme/

Podcast:

Saving You is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saving-you-is-killing-me-loving-someone-with-an-addiction/id1549250469

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ll5qedyuRNPy4Ou6oSeo9?si=2db59c58ee874f09

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, host Brenda Jasmin and guest Andrea Crisp—a fellow podcaster, empowerment coach, and author—dive deep into the topics of spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and reclaiming one’s spirituality. Andrea shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges within organized religion, her path to becoming an empowerment coach, and how she assists others in navigating their spiritual healing. This episode not only sheds light on Andrea’s program 'Reclaim' aimed at individuals facing similar struggles but also opens up an honest dialogue about spirituality, resilience, and personal growth.

About Andrea Crisp:

Andrea's coaching clients affectionately call her their 'secret weapon' because of her innate ability to identify their potential and champion their unique purpose. As a creative and multi passionate woman, Andrea was driven by purpose but felt hopelessly lost with it came to bringing her own dreams to life. With over 20 years experience as an educator, musician and pastor it took failing time and time again, and being let go from her dream job to realize that her true gifting was as a mindset and success coach. When she's not coaching, writing or hosting her podcast, The Couragecast, you can find her taking a walk out in the woods or hanging out at the local coffee shop with friends. Her first book, "Designed With Purpose" was written in 2011 to help women discover and live out their God given purpose.

Here’s how you can connect with Andrea Crisp:

Reclaim Group Coaching Program: https://www.andreacrisp.ca/reclaim

Instagram: @andreacrispcoach

Andrea’s website: www.andreacrisp.ca

Andrea’s podcast: www.thecouragecast.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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How do you want to design and define your next era? Dive into this episode where Brenda Jasmin guides you through designing your dream life inspired by nothing less than the Taylor Swift ERAS Tour! From becoming an unexpected Swiftie during a challenging time, to leading an empowering masterclass, Brenda shares how we can all reflect on our current life era and boldly design the next. Brenda shares her “Treasure Map” tool to help you design your dream life, and adds a new twist to inspire you to step into your power no matter what stage of life you’re in. It's never too late to embrace your dreams. Tune in, get inspired, and tell us: What era are you stepping into next?

About Brenda Jasmin:

Brenda is passionate about helping individuals experience greater well-being and less stress using research-based tools from the field positive psychology. Along with her two coaching certifications, Brenda holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP).

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Are you ready to make your dreams a reality? Join host Brenda Jasmin in this inspiring episode as she explores the concept of designing your dream life. Discover the power of identifying what brings you joy and fulfillment and learn how to create a life that aligns with your interests and passions.

Brenda talks about what you can do to take a design approach to crafting a fulfilling life. Plus, she shares a powerful activity from Barbara Sher's book, Wishcraft, on designing a life you love. Get ready to design your ideal day and unlock your true potential!

Brenda introduces her new program, "Meant for More: Design a Life You Love," starting on May 7th. Whether you're looking for a career change or simply want to create a life you love, you’ll want to check it out.

Tune in now and start designing the life of your dreams!

Registration link for Meant for More: Design a Life You Love Course:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/meantformore

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this solo episode, Brenda dives deep into the topic of how to discover your dreams and make them come true. With a deeply personal touch, Brenda shares her own inspiring story of realizing her dream of running workshops for women.

Through heartfelt anecdotes and invaluable insights from mentors like Barbara Sher, Brenda shares eight powerful tips for identifying and pursuing dreams. From giving yourself permission to dream, to quieting inner and outer critics, to starting small and seeking support, each tip is infused with Brenda's personal experiences, including her journey of running personal development sessions out of her own basement.

Don’t wait for the perfect time to pursue your dreams. Take action now and create the life you’ve always imagined. Tune into this episode and embark on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery, as Brenda equips you with the tools and inspiration to awaken your dreams and watch them flourish.

Free “Design Your Dream Life” Masterclass happening on April 23rd at 12 noon EDT.

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/dreamlife

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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How do we find and protect our inner peace when there’s chaos around us? Whether it’s in your personal life or in the world at large, there are times when you need to need to tap into your inner peace. This episode will inspire you and give you some practical suggestions give you some ideas on how to find and protect your inner peace when you need it most.

In this episode, host Brenda Jasmin, and her guest, fellow podcaster, Linda Orsini, talk about how to find inner peace when the world around us seems like it’s falling apart. Linda is the founder of Global Wellness Education and host of the podcast, A Call for Love. She is also a meditation guide, and yoga teacher, and she shares her journey of starting the podcast and how it began with a desire to make a difference in the world. She shares a surprising mantra she created, and how it helped her find her voice and purpose. Brenda and Linda discuss the concept of a "call for love" and the importance of acknowledging and embracing all emotions. They also explore finding peace within chaos and the role of meditation in achieving stillness and self-awareness.

Throughout the conversation, Linda emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and self-awareness in living a life filled with love and abundance. This episode is a powerful exploration of personal growth, transformation, and the journey towards finding joy, peace, and purpose.

About Linda Orsini:

Meet Linda Orsini, a speaker, educator, author, and advocate for personal health and wellness. As a certified Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Meditation Guide, and Yoga Teacher, Linda brings over 30 years of experience as a school teacher to her holistic approach as the founder of Global Wellness Education and host of the inspiring podcast "A Call For Love".

With a strong foundation in mindfulness and hypnotherapy, Linda is passionate about helping women transform their relationships with their thoughts and emotions. Through a combination of mindset work, movement practices, and meditation techniques, she guides women to heal from fear that keeps them small and to AWAKEN their highest selves in her program Emotional Freedom.

Linda's mission is to empower you to discover your personal power, purpose, and passion, enabling you to live a life filled with more joy, love, and abundance.

Here's how you can connect with Linda Orsini:

Linda’s “A Call for Love” Podcast:

https://a-call-for-love.captivate.fm/listen

A Call For LOVE Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/acallforlovepodcast/

Website: www.globalwellnesseducation.com

Linda’s Free Resources:

5 Secrets To Healing Hurts

https://www.globalwellnesseducation.com/secretstohealinghurts

Soothe Your Tender Heart Meditation

https://www.globalwellnesseducation.com/heartmeditation

Linda’s YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@globalwellnesseducation5185/featured

LinkedIn – Linda Orsini

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-orsini-07102b208/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this episode, Brenda opens up about her lifelong relationship with journaling, tracing back to her days as an 11-year-old writing in her Judy Blume diary, to today, where this practice has become a lifelong habit.

Join Brenda as she shares the benefits of journaling, from gaining clarity and insight to igniting intuition and creativity, all while enhancing overall wellbeing. Drawing from her wealth of experience, Brenda offers practical advice on how to kickstart your own journaling practice, from selecting the perfect tools to navigating common stumbling blocks.

She explores the therapeutic and practical aspects of journaling, citing research on expressive writing by Dr. James Pennebaker which highlights its impact on mental and physical health. Brenda introduces listeners to 6 different journalling practices, encouraging experimentation to find what works best for you. The episode emphasizes that journalling should be a positive, personally enriching experience and not a source of stress or obligation. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler, or a curious newcomer, prepared to be inspired and empowered to embark on your own journaling journey.

Topics discussed in this episode:

My Personal Journey with Journaling
The Science and Benefits of Journaling
Getting Started: Tips and Tools for Effective Journaling
Overcoming Common Journalling Obstacles
Exploring Different Journaling Techniques
Final Thoughts and Encouragement

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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While self-care is an important part of flourishing, it’s important to extend our focus to “other care” and community wellbeing. Our actions can have a positive impact, creating a ripple effect that extends to our communities. In this episode, host Brenda Jasmin engages in an insightful conversation with guest, Louis Alloro, a social entrepreneur who has trained and certified thousands of people leaders and workplaces in applied positive psychology and wellbeing science.

Brenda and Louis’s conversation took place on the International Day of Happiness in March 2024, and they took the opportunity to focus on this year’s theme of “Happier Together” as it applies to community wellbeing.

Louis discusses his work in creating evidence-based learning experiences that enhance community wellbeing through positive psychology and the science of wellbeing. Listen in as Louis and Brenda talk about the importance of community wellbeing, the role of social emotional leadership, and practical applications of positive psychology interventions in communities. Examples include the Certificate of Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program and impactful community projects, emphasizing the concept of being happier together. Louis introduces an upcoming project aimed at creating happier cities across Canada and what you can do if you’d like to get involved.

About Louis Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP:

Louis Alloro is social entrepreneur creating and facilitating evidence-based learning experiences helping teams, workplaces and communities dig deeper and reach higher. He was one of the first one hundred people in the world to earn a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from University of Pennsylvania, and since 2008, has trained and certified thousands of people leaders and workplaces in applied positive psychology and wellbeing science. To his practice, Louis brings a "pracademic" lens and inspiringly calm and positive spirit to his clients through high-touch facilitation, training, and coaching. Louis is a co-creator at The Wellbeing Lab and senior fellow at the Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing.

Here's how you can connect with Louis Alloro:

Email: louis@thewellbeinglab.com

For more information about the Applied Positive Psychology sponsorship opportunity in Canada:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y40i20iwmq60zp2r31kmr/Applied-Positive-Psychology-Sponsorship-Opportunity-Canada-2024.pdf?rlkey=amc34y2mkobvnfsh7chre0xft&dl=0

Resources mentioned/recommended by Louis Alloro:

VIA Strengths Assessment: https://www.viacharacter.org/

PERMAH Wellbeing Survey: www.permahsurvey.com

Making Positive Psychology Work in Communities: a special edition podcast series from The Wellbeing Lab that highlights a community wellbeing case study in Midland, Michigan, USA. https://www.michellemcquaid.com/thewellbeinglab/communitypodcast/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this episode, we’re celebrating the International Day of Happiness and discussing ways to boost your joy and energy through the effective use of your leisure time.

Brenda discusses the importance of happiness as a fundamental human goal, sharing insights from the World Happiness Report and comparing happiness rankings of various countries. The focus then shifts to the impact of leisure time on happiness. Brenda, drawing from her experiences and scientific research, stresses the importance of how leisure time is spent, highlighting emotional resilience and replenishing our inner resources. She introduces listeners to Professor Jamie Gruman’s ReNUModel, offering practical advice on revitalizing physical and psychological resources through strategic leisure activities. The episode also tackles the effects of TV, social media, and video games on happiness, encouraging listeners to assess and intentionally choose leisure activities that contribute to their flourishing and happiness.

Resources:

Book: Boost: The Science of Recharging Yourself in an Age of Unrelenting Demands by Jamie Gruman, PhD and Deirdre Healey.

Jamie Gruman’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-U7fzS06ns

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Do you feel pressure to be positive and happy no matter what life throws your way? In a culture that promotes a “Good Vibes Only” mentality, it can feel as though there’s little space to talk about our real feelings. This pressure to be happy and positive at all costs can lead to toxic positivity.

In this episode Brenda provides insights into how toxic positivity can have a detrimental effect on your mental and emotional health by promoting the suppression of real and valid feelings. It expands on the importance of recognizing that authentic positivity isn’t about masking or ignoring difficult emotions but rather about embracing them as integral parts of the human experience. By encouraging the acknowledgment and processing of all emotions, including those that may be uncomfortable or difficult, this episode advocates for a more holistic approach to emotional well-being. Brenda also emphasizes the impact of toxic positivity on relationships and personal growth, pointing out that genuine connections and personal development come from authenticity in expressing feelings and sharing experiences openly. She invites you to reflect on your own tendencies towards toxic positivity and consider ways to create a more emotionally healthy environment for you and those around you.

About Brenda Jasmin:

Brenda is passionate about helping individuals experience greater well-being and less stress using research-based tools from the field of positive psychology. Along with her two coaching certifications, Brenda holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP).

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Want to experience lifelong vitality, joyful movement, and zesty aging? Tune into this episode featuring Dr. Elaine O'Brien, PhD, a pioneer in vitality, positive psychology, and human movement. Dr. O'Brien discusses the concept of vitality and positive psychology, emphasizing the importance of strength training and aerobic exercise for overall health and wellbeing, particularly for women as they age. The episode also explores the concept of zesty aging, challenging ageism, and valuing older adults, particularly women. Elaine emphasizes the importance of preventative health and fitness in maintaining vitality and overall well-being. Elaine shares her research into the benefits of group fitness and its positive impact on individuals and their families. Brenda and Elaine celebrate International Women's Day and Women’s History Month, with Dr. O'Brien emphasizing the importance of women as leaders and the positive impact they can have on the world.

This episode highlights power of positive movement in transforming our mental and physical well-being, embracing aging with vitality, and the importance of fostering a positive mindset towards fitness and wellness. You’ll leave feeling inspired by this heartfelt conversation on health, wellness, and embracing the beauty of aging with vitality.

About Dr. Elaine O’Brien, PhD:

Meet Dr. Elaine O’Brien – a visionary and world leader in Positive Health, Community Fitness, and Movement Psychology. With a passion for the art and science of happiness, Dr. O’Brien's storied experience celebrates positive physical wellbeing, character strengths development and mental health.

Through coaching, training, university teaching, and rousing keynotes, Elaine has empowered thousands. Her innovative, award-winning designs, and welcoming style serves people across diverse fields, including medicine, health, positive aging, education, coaching, fitness, business, and academia.

Dr. O’Brien’s vast expertise is rooted in her rich fitness leadership background, and in being one of the first in the world to earn a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) and then a Kinesiology: Human Movement Psychology PhD.

Author of “The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential,” Dr. Elaine O’Brien is dedicated to helping you connect, enjoy high performance living, and thrive even in challenging times, Elaine invites you to embark on a journey toward creating experiences of optimal wellbeing, lasting happiness, and success.

Here's how you can connect with Dr. Elaine O’Brien, PhD:

Website:

www.elaineobrienphd.com

Email: move2love@gmail.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Ready to unlock the secrets to a truly restful night's sleep? Tune into this latest episode, where we're diving deep into the art of quality slumber! Host Brenda Jasmin and sleep expert, Renay Roberts, discuss the science behind a good night’s sleep and practical tips for optimizing your sleep routine. You’ll learn how sleep serves as a cornerstone for overall health, playing a pivotal role in your well-being and vitality!

By demystifying common sleep issues and empowering listeners to experiment with personalized solutions, Renay Roberts underscores the transformative potential of prioritizing sleep as a cornerstone of holistic well-being.

Discover how to create the perfect sleep environment, tame those restless nights, and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!

About Renay Roberts:

Renay is a holistic wellness practitioner, bringing a diverse set of skills to help you achieve optimal well-being in every aspect of your life. She’s a certified hypnotherapist, nutrition expert, longevity coach, and specialist in sleep and stress management.

She provides targeted interventions to enhance the quality of your sleep and equip you with effective stress-coping mechanisms. These elements are crucial components of the holistic approach, recognizing the profound impact that sleep and stress have on overall well-being. She is a Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach and has additional nutrition certifications from Stanford University, Functional Nutrition Alliance, and Nutritious Life. She received her Health and Life coach certification through the Health Coach Institute.

Here’s how you can connect with Renay Roberts:
Website: https://www.ntlrx.com/
Email: renay@ntlrx.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nourishtolive.rx
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleeplive
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishtolive.rx/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nourish-to-live-rx
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/nourishtolive_rx/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFpbmy7ga7wt8YxLSP-zyg

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:
Instagram: @‌_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:
https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier
Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/
Website: http://www.brendajasmin.com
Email: brenda@bjasmin.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Surprisingly, some of the things you think are supporting your health and wellness are actually hindering it! In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, host Brenda Jasmin interviews Linda Ljucovic, an organizational development consultant, holistic nutritionist, functional diagnostic nutritionist, yoga teacher, and co-owner of Balance Point Health. Linda discusses four common mistakes women over 40 make which hinder their health and wellness journey. Linda offers practical strategies and tips to avoid these four pitfalls. Linda emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to wellness, investigating root cause issues rather than merely treating symptoms and the importance of considering all factors such as diet, exercise, stress, and overall lifestyle. Linda also shares her personal health journey and insights into hormonal and adrenal health.

About Linda Ljucovic:

Linda Ljucovic is an Organizational Development Consultant, Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, and Co-Owner (with her husband) of Balance Point Health. Through her own health challenges, Linda learned that the mainstream medical model doesn't always provide all the answers. Through persistence and a drive to find the root cause, she learned that healing is possible when one gets proactive and then takes a mind, body, and spirit approach. She is the author of a book called 'Stress Less About PMS" and is passionate about helping women balance their hormones. She currently uses functional labs to get answers early and her goal is to be the last health coach you ever see. She educates women and men on how to incorporate healthier habits into their lives and how to lead a more natural and toxin free lifestyle. She is mom to 2 boys and her dog Lucy, and is often found in her spare time hiking with her family, feeding her hungry boys, or organizing events that bring people together.

Here's how you can connect with Linda Ljocovic:

Instagram: @lindaljucovic

Website:

www.lindaljucovic.com (Check out her free quiz for checking in on hormone levels)

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Embrace vitality through strength training! In this first episode of the She Flourishes Vitality Series, find out how you can stay resilient, confident, and strong as you age. Tune in as host Brenda Jasmin talks to Luisa Mayhew, a Certified Fitness, Wellness and Menopause Coach, who specializes in helping women pursue a flourishing life through strength training, mobility and an healthy, active lifestyle. They delve into the importance of strength training, particularly for women aged 40 and above, discussing its benefits like boosting energy, maintaining bone density and muscle mass, and calming the mind. Luisa also explains the risks of osteopenia and osteoporosis and emphasizes the role of exercise in mitigating these conditions. She offers tips for starting a fitness journey and gives advice on how to incorporate strength training into a regular routine for a healthier, more holistic lifestyle.

About Luisa Mayhew:

Meet Luisa Mayhew, a Colombian native who has nurtured a passion for movement, dance and exercise since her early years.

For the past 16 years, she has been sharing her infectious enthusiasm through multiple fitness classes, ranging from energetic and fun Zumba® sessions to bootcamp and yoga classes. While her past expertise has mainly revolved around dynamic dance cardio classes, Luisa has organically shifted her focus to strength training and mobility, recognizing the unique benefits for women, especially those over 40. Adding to her expertise, Luisa is now a Certified Menopause Coach. This latest certification reflects her commitment to providing specialized support for women navigating this significant life stage.

In her capacity as a Fitness & Wellness Coach, Luisa's mission is to empower individuals to embrace healthy, active lifestyles by incorporating daily movement into their lives. Her sessions are not just about workouts; Luisa extends an invitation to join this important journey, emphasizing the profound connection between mind, body and spirit as a profound aspect of empowerment and personal evolution. Luisa looks forward to welcoming you to her offerings, where the journey unfolds through strength, mobility, and vibrant well-being!

Here's how you can connect with Luisa Mayhew:

Instagram: @luisa.mayhew

Email: luisa.mayhew@gmail.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Your story matters, and in this episode, you’ll learn how storytelling can help you tell your story in a way that makes a lasting impact. Listen in on this soulful conversation with host Brenda Jasmin and Alex Street, a Storytelling and Speaking Coach. They discuss the importance of understanding and articulating your story. Alex shares his signature StoryArc method which he uses to guide international speakers, bestselling authors, millionaire founders, and hundreds of business owners around the world to clarify their signature stories. Alex also delves into his personal story, from recognizing the value of sharing his gift to understanding the impact of his mother’s acting career. This episode underscores the transformational power of storytelling, whether applied to personal development, business strategy or creating authentic connections. Tune in and hear Alex's insights on how adopting a simple structure to tell your stories can help you grow more confident and make more meaningful impact in the world.

About Alex Street:

Alex Street is a Storytelling and Speaking Coach, and author of the book, StoryArc: Clarify Your Story & Create Lasting Impact. Alex believes that lasting impact always starts with a story. From the first time his mom put him on stage as a kid, he has been using his unique gifts to connect with an audience. As an Actor, Pastor, Public Speaker, and Coach over the last 25 years Alex knows first-hand how important a clear story is for personal development, business strategy, and creating connection in our world today. With his StoryArc Method, Alex coaches international speakers, bestselling authors, millionaire founders, and hundreds of business owners around the word to stand out with their signature story.

Here's how you can connect with Alex Street:

StoryArc Book:

Amazon https://a.co/d/hFC7Hes

Instagram: @streetsays

StoryArc Sessions Group Coaching: For learn more about Alex’s StoryArc Sessions go to https://www.alexstreet.ca/storyarcsessions

Website: www.alexstreet.ca

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Have a case of the winter blahs? Feeling tired and low energy in this gloomy weather? Wish you could just pull the covers over your head and wake up when spring arrives? If this sounds like you, listen to this episode and get ready to transform your winter experience! In this uplifting and insightful solo episode, Brenda dives into the secrets of boosting your mood and fully embracing the magic of winter.

Brenda shares 6 tips that will help you boost your energy and fight off the winter blahs. She also shares personal experiences and stories about how she learned to embrace winter as an adult. Listen in and be inspired to create your own winter memories!

The episode doesn't just stop at activities; it delves into the concept of hygge living, encouraging the creation of a cozy and comfortable lifestyle. We explore the magic of spending quality time with loved ones, and fostering social relationships that can truly brighten the winter months.

This episode serves as a guide to adopting a positive mindset, transforming your winter from a chilly ordeal that needs to be endured to a season of joy and fulfillment. Tune in for expert tips, personal stories, and a dose of winter inspiration that will leave you excited to make the most of the winter months.

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

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Get ready to dive into the world of transformation with Brenda Jasmin on the latest episode of She Flourishes! Listen in as Brenda unravels the mysteries of habits, breaking down the science behind them and sharing practical tips to supercharge your daily routines.

Join Brenda as she spills the secrets on how to change habits by understanding the brain's inner workings and mastering the habit loop – cue, routine, reward. It's not just theory – Brenda's got actionable strategies to help you kick old habits to the curb and build new ones that last.

Discover the game-changing power of keystone habits, learn the difference between outcome-based and identity-based habits, and get the lowdown on how your social environment shapes your habits. This episode is your ticket to a flourishing life through intentional habit formation!

Don't miss out – tune into this episode and begin your transformative journey of self-discovery and positive change.

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

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Want to learn the secrets of setting goals that stick? Join us for the second part of this series on goal setting, where you’ll learn how to set effective goals using the latest research from the fields of neuroscience and positive psychology.

Your host, Brenda Jasmin, will guide you through a 6-step goal-setting process, along with all the tools you’ll need to set yourself up for success in achieving your top goals for the upcoming year. You’ll be introduced to Brenda’s new formula where you can assess whether your goal will “stick” using the S.T.I.C.K. acronym, and you’ll learn 4 key research-based strategies for increasing the “stickiness” of your goals.

This episode is a goldmine of insights and strategies for effective goal setting. Be sure to tune in and discover how goal setting can help you unlock your potential and truly flourish in the upcoming year.

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

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In this two-part series on goals setting, you’ll learn how to lay the foundation for your best year yet. As we embark on this journey together, you’ll be equipped with actionable tips to not only identify your dreams but also strengthen your belief in turning them into reality. In this first episode, we delve into the crucial phase of pre-goal setting, where you’ll learn 7 ways to boost your belief in your ability to achieve your goals. You’ll also discover four strategic approaches to determining what you truly want in this upcoming year. Get ready to set meaningful goals and achieve them with science-backed tools.

Be sure to tune into this empowering episode that will unlock your potential and set you on the path to success. Stay tuned for the upcoming second part next week, where we’ll dive into the science of positive psychology to guide you through a step-by-step goal setting process, ensuring you have the tools for lasting success. Don’t miss out on this empowering series that will pave the way for a transformative year ahead.

Recommended Resources:

VIA Character Strengths Assessment: www.viacharacter.org

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

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Thinking about participating in “Dry January” or wondering what it might be like to try out an alcohol-free lifestyle this year?

In this episode, host Brenda Jasmin is joined by author and business wellbeing mentor, Laura Valvasori. Listen in as they discuss Laura’s journey towards becoming alcohol-free began after she realized alcohol was affecting her health negatively and was out of alignment with her otherwise healthy lifestyle.

Laura shares her experiences with going alcohol-free and the life-changing impact it’s had on her well-being. She also discusses the importance of shifting subconscious beliefs about alcohol and forming new habits and rituals for stress relief. Laura is now passionate about sharing her learnings to guide other women through their journey of exploring and “trying on” an alcohol-free lifestyle. She emphasizes that her intention is not to dictate what people should do, but to provide information and tools to enable them to make individual decisions about their alcohol intake.

01:11 Laura's Journey to an Alcohol-Free Life

03:47 The Turning Point: Deciding to Quit Alcohol

05:52 The Decision to Go Alcohol-Free

15:59 The Health Benefits of Going Alcohol-Free

26:33 The Transition to an Alcohol-Free Life

28:41 Shifting Your Subconscious Beliefs About Alcohol

35:47 The Importance of Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

37:28 The Impact of Alcohol-Free Choices on Social Interactions

45:40 The Role of Habits and Rituals in Alcohol Consumption

47:59 Finding New Ways to De-Stress and Cope with Life

53:52 The Importance of Being True to Yourself

About Laura Valvasori:

Laura Valvasori is a Business & Well-Being Mentor, the Author of Good to Grow: Cultivate Your Mindset and Habits to Thrive as an Entrepreneur, a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner, and the creator of the Still Me, But Alcohol-Free program.

Like many women, in her early forties, Laura started feeling like alcohol was no longer agreeing with her body and drinking was starting to feel out of alignment with her otherwise healthy lifestyle.

After hitting a breaking point, she decided to "try on" going alcohol-free in a quest to feel better. Today, over 3 years later, she lives happily alcohol-free. She is now passionate about sharing what she's learned to guide other women through the journey of shifting to an alcohol-free life.

Here's how you can connect with Laura Valvasori:

Laura’s upcoming programs and events:

Still Me, But Alcohol-Free, launching February 1st, 2024, is a 6-week program, designed for women, to guide you through "trying on" going alcohol-free with the right mindset, tools, and support to help you be successful.

Find out more at: https://www.lauravalvasori.com/still-me-alcohol-free

For those in the Oakville, Ontario area, you can join Laura for the Dry January Tasting Experience on January 18th from 6:30 – 8:30 at The Clover Collective. You’ll have an opportunity to taste a variety of non-alcoholic drinks while having a fun, social experience with like-minded women.

Buy your tickets at: https://www.lauravalvasori.com/dry-january-tasting-experience

Free Resources:

“Five Hacks to a Happier Happy Hour Alcohol-Free” – FREE 40-minute MentorClass to help you "try on" socializing alcohol-free. You will also get a copy of Laura’s favourite drink recommendations and a 10% discount code to use for www.clearsips.ca.

Free sign-up to watch: https://www.lauravalvasori.com/five-hacks-mentorclass-on-demand

Instagram and TikTok at @laura_valvasori

Email: me@lauravalvasori.com

www.lauravalvasori.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

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Before you ring in the New Year and start setting goals for the year ahead, give yourself the gift of taking time to reflect on the year that has just passed. Brenda shares the Year-End Ritual that she loves and uses every year for herself and her coaching clients. Brenda will walk you through a 7-step process that includes the previous year’s highlights, what you’ve accomplished, what you’ve learned, what you’re grateful for. This process will help you set the stage for creating a new year that includes what’s important to you.

There’s still time to sign up for the Happiness Habits Academy!

Sign up before December 31, 2023 to receive one bonus 1:1 one-hour coaching session with Certified Life Coach, Brenda Jasmin (over Zoom or phone, coaching session must be booked before March 31, 2024).

You will receive instant access to all Happiness Habits Academy modules when you register. You will have lifetime access to all Happiness Habits Academy modules.

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/HappinessHabitsAcademy

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

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From being on the verge of death due to a chronic illness that she battled since birth, to becoming a Certified Wellness and Empowerment Coach, Alethea Felton shares her personal experiences and journey towards a flourishing life. Listen in as Alethea and host Brenda Jasmin discuss Alethea’s personal struggles, including severe health issues and loss, and how her desperate situation triggered a journey towards healing which eventually led her to become a holistic health and empowerment coach.

Overcoming mental and physical health challenges taught Alethea about resilience, strength, and the power of the human spirit, insights which she now imparts to others as a life coach. Alethea's experiences also included having near-death experiences, which have deeply impacted her perspective on life and purpose. The conversation ends with a powerful message about the importance of sharing one's story.

About Alethea Felton:

Alethea is a holistic health and empowerment coach who has a passion for helping others succeed on their health and wellness journey using holistic health techniques to help you fulfill your mind, body and soul wellness goals simply and practically.

Due to her own past challenges - including a time when she was on the verge of death - Coach Alethea decided to make intentional, gradual changes of healing beyond the physical. From there, her journey of holistic healing and empowerment was birthed.

She’s also a veteran educator with over 20 years in public schools from teacher to leader. Today, along with being a holistic health and wellness coach, she’s host of The Power Transformation Podcast, where she discusses health and wellness, including everything from anti-inflammatory eating, improving finances, spicing up your love life, and maintaining work-life balance – her podcast takes on a trendier perspective on health and wellness along with interviews from diverse guests.

Here’s how you can connect with Alethea Felton:

Alethea’s Podcast:

The Power Transformation Podcast:https://powertransformation.buzzsprout.com/

Website: www.aletheafelton.com

Instagram: @aletheafelton

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Happiness Habits Academy:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/HappinessHabitsAcademy

You will receive instant access to all Happiness Habits Academy modules when you register. You will have lifetime access to all Happiness Habits Academy modules.

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

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Perhaps you know what brings you fleeting moments of joy, but do you know what truly brings you lasting and authentic happiness? In this episode, host Brenda Jasmin draws on her extensive background in psychology and positive psychology to give you practical advice on to create genuine happiness and wellbeing in your life. Brenda shares the common myths surrounding happiness and reveals that authentic happiness involves frequent daily habits. Listen in as she shares three effective steps you can take, starting today, to boost your happiness. Brenda also announces the opening of her Happiness Habits Academy program where participants will be armed with knowledge and habits to increase their happiness set-point so they can flourish in 2024.

Tune in, take notes, and embark on a transformative journey towards a more joyful and fulfilling life!

00:38 Understanding Authentic Happiness

01:37 The Science of Wellbeing and Positive Psychology

02:36 Debunking Myths Around Happiness

05:45 The Role of Relationships in Happiness

07:45 The PERMA-V Model for Flourishing

27:25 The Impact of Daily Habits on Happiness

31:48 Introduction to the Happiness Habits Academy

39:07 Conclusion and Invitation to the Happiness Habits Academy

Happiness Habits Academy: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/HappinessHabitsAcademy

You will receive instant access to all Happiness Habits Academy modules when you register. You will have lifetime access to all Happiness Habits Academy modules.

Recommended Resources:

Love 2.0 by Barbara Fredrickson

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky

Flourish by Martin Seligman

TED Talk: Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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Seeking more calm and joy this holiday season? This episode focuses on navigating the holiday season with more positive emotion and less stress, using science-backed positive psychology strategies. Your host, Brenda Jasmin, delves into the emotional landscape of the holidays, exploring how the highs and lows of the holidays can impact our well-being, and what you can do to flourish during this festive season.

Four key strategies are outlined: managing your energy, focusing on what is meaningful and important, trading expectation for appreciation, and practicing intentional acts of kindness. The importance of intentional holiday planning, maintaining regular self-care habits, choosing engagements wisely, and showing gratitude is emphasized. The idea of trading material gifts for shared experiences is suggested as a longer-lasting source of happiness. Finally, listeners are encouraged to let go of perfectionism and embrace the imperfections of the holiday season.

00:00 Introduction to the Holiday Season

00:29 Understanding the Emotional Highs and Lows of Holidays

01:12 The Science Behind Holiday Stress and Joy

01:42 Four Strategies for a More Joyful Holiday Season

01:51 Strategy 1: Managing Your Energy

02:21 Understanding Energy Depletion and Replenishment

03:21 The Role of Willpower in Energy Management

17:39 Strategy 2: Focusing on What's Meaningful and Important

20:58 Creating Your Holiday 'Yes' and 'No' Lists

36:28 Strategy 3: Trading Expectation for Appreciation

40:00 Strategy 4: Practicing Intentional Acts of Kindness

45:33 Conclusion: Embracing the Holiday Season

Recommended Resources:

Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney

https://a.co/d/gnsRoMg

About Brenda Jasmin:

Brenda has been married to her university sweetheart for over 20 years, is a mother to a 20-year-old daughter and 18-year old son and has a yellow lab named Cali. When she’s not coaching or delivering talks, you can find Brenda hiking, watching a sunrise, downhill skiing or watching the latest season of Bridgerton or The Crown.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

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In this special 1-year anniversary edition and live recording of the She Flourishes podcast, Brenda Jasmin and Louisa Jewell, experts in positive psychology and wellbeing, discuss imposter syndrome, overcoming self-doubt and boosting confidence in front of a live studio audience!

Louisa Jewell, special guest for this live podcast and author of Wire Your Brain for Confidence, shares various strategies to overcome self-doubt and build self-efficacy such as positive experiences, role modeling, mental rehearsal, social persuasion, and bodily & emotional states.

Brenda and Louisa also delve into the concept of identity management and how it can help you to boost your confidence. In addition to the many practical ideas shared, they share the concept of magical thinking as a tool to enhance confidence and emphasize the importance of authenticity and vulnerability.

This special live recording of the podcast captures the excitement, participation and laughter from the audience and is filled with humorous personal anecdotes and insights, providing valuable advice for listeners looking to overcome imposter syndrome and build self-efficacy.

Premier Sponsor:

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About Louisa Jewell

Louisa Jewell is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of well-being and human thriving.

Louisa Jewell is the Founder and President of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association and holds a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied with the field's founder, Dr. Martin Seligman.

Louisa is the host of The Awesome Project, a new Audible Originals Podcast series, appears regularly on CBC radio as a well-being expert and has been featured extensively in other media including Forbes, Fast Company and Oprah Magazine.

She is a featured expert in several documentaries including The Science of Happiness and she is author of the best-selling book Wire Your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt.

Here’s how you can connect with Louisa Jewell:

Book:

Wire Your Brain for Confidence book: https://a.co/d/9uSMpPs

Website:

https://louisajewell.com/

Instagram: @louisa.jewell

About Brenda Jasmin

Brenda Jasmin is a Speaker, Resilience Trainer, Wellbeing Facilitator and Certified Life Coach.

Brenda is an award-winning learning and development professional, who is a recipient of the Ontario Top Training Excellence Recognition Award.

Along with her two coaching certifications, Brenda holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP).

Brenda delivers workshops on positive psychology - the science of wellbeing - to corporate and public audiences.

She has developed a popular series of Positive Psychology workshops, called “Positivi-Tea Talks, and is the creator of the online Happiness Habits Academy program.

Brenda hosts the She Flourishes Podcast, which launched into the top 10 educational podcasts its first week on the air.

Brenda is on a mission to help as many women as possible step into their power, so they can share their gifts with the world, and live a fully flourishing life.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this special 1-year anniversary episode, join Brenda Jasmin, the host of She Flourishes, as she takes you on a heartfelt journey of the the highs and lows of her podcasting adventure. Along with sharing the inspiration behind starting the podcast, Brenda opens up about the initial false start, the delayed launch and the self-doubt that showed up along the way.

With transparency and vulnerability, Brenda unveils the story of how She Flourishes came to life and shares the behind the scenes – the good, the bad & the ugly - of what it took to get the podcast off the ground.

Tune into this episode for an intimate and empowering conversation that celebrates the resilience, growth, and transformative power of going after your dreams. Throughout the episode, Brenda encourages you to embrace your unique gifts, overcome self-doubt and boldly step into your power. Brenda’s hope is that her podcasting story will inspire you to embark on your own journey of pursuing your dreams. Remember, now more than ever, the world needs your gifts, and it’s time to let them shine!

About Brenda Jasmin:

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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This power-packed episode is a master class on how to reach your potential. Brenda sits down with Sandra Leigh, a certified professional in helping people achieve personal transformation. With a coaching track record that has impacted the lives of over 11,000 individuals, Sandra brings a wealth of insight on the keys to unlocking your true potential.

In this episode you’ll learn four critical elements that can help you reach your full potential. We dive deep into self-discovery strategies as Sandra shares practical tips on finding your purpose, overcoming beliefs that might be holding you back, how to cultivate a growth mindset and finally, how to build a strong personal foundation from which to launch into your highest potential.

Whether you’re a seasoned self-improvement enthusiast, or just embarking on your journey, Brenda and Sandra’s dynamic conversation promises valuable insights, actionable advice, and a renewed sense of purpose. Tune into this episode and take the first steps towards unlocking the incredible potential that resides within you!

About Sandra Leigh:

Sandra’s wealth of knowledge makes her the perfect guide on this exploration of personal development. Sandra is driven by her intrinsic motivation to help others reach their potential. Having held roles as Senior Executive, Business Consultant, Coach and Mentor, Sandra has had the privilege of coaching over 11,000 people globally.

She has experienced first-hand, why people get stuck and procrastinate, while others soar and achieve their goals and dreams.

Sandra is a Certified Professional in a variety of modalities including General Intelligence and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioural Effectiveness and Neuro Change – the most recent developments in brain and mind science to achieve personal transformation.

Sandra has the evidence-based knowledge and skills to help people move past their barriers, expand their minds, and create the personal change that results in life fulfillment.

Here's how you can connect with Sandra Leigh:

Email: Sandra.leigh@neurochangeinstitute.org

Phone or Text: 416 301 3399

Mental Health Education Hubs:

“Imagine FREE Mental Health Services for everyone, everywhere, always.”

We are launching a Global Movement - The Neuro Health Project where we will be running ongoing mental health education hubs to support people.

To join a hub, or run a hub, please contact Sandra Leigh at Sandra.leigh@neurochangeinstitute.org or 416 301 3399 (phone or text)

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Tickets to Live Recording of She Flourishes Podcast November 23, 2023:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/podcast

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

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What do you do when you get caught in a shitstorm? According to today’s guest, when shit happens, the voice in your head that you choose to listen to - and believe – determines whether you’ll end up stuck in Victimtown or on your way to Freedomville.

Liz Long experienced a traumatic event as a child when a close family member went missing, and the crime was never solved. Despite such traumatic circumstances, she was determined to focus on healing and transformation, and she wrote the book, “Navigating Shitstorms” to help others do the same.

In this episode, Liz shares her heartbreaking story with Brenda, along with her powerful journey of healing. Liz shares a practical framework that can help you to understand the voices in your head that can keep you stuck, and what you can do to amplify your heart voice and tap into your intrinsic courage, so you can find your way to freedom, joy and happiness.

About Liz Long:

Liz Long spent over fifty years stuck in Victimtown. After a close family member, Lynda White, went missing, six-year-old Liz was forced into a shitstorm of epic proportions. Five years later, Lynda’s body was found, and her case remains one of Canada’s longest unsolved murders. Having discovered her own path to healing, including inpatient treatment at a recovery center, Liz is now dedicated to mental health advocacy and inspiring others by sharing her story.

Here's how you can connect with Liz Long:

Instagram:

@Navigating Shitstorms: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingshitstorms/

@Freedomville Art: https://www.instagram.com/freedomvilleart/

Facebook:

Navigating Shitstorms: https://www.facebook.com/victimtownvsfreedomville

Liz Long Writes: https://www.facebook.com/liz.long.98499

Website: https://lizlongwrites.com

Navigating Shitstorms Book:

Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Navigating-Shitstorms-Find-Your-Rough/dp/B0C1MF1D36/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699303511&sr=8-1

Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/navigating-shitstorms-how-to-find-your-true-path-when-life-gets-rough/9798886450729.html?searchType=products&searchTerm=navigating%20shitst&relatedTerms=navigating%20shitstorm

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

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What if you checked your “inner battery” as often as you check your phone battery? In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concept of “checking your inner battery” Find out how to measure your internal energy levels and explore ways to boost and sustain your vital energy. Uncover ways to become more aware of your energy levels and learn techniques to replenish your energy.

Brenda’s guest Jennifer Lyall, an Intuitive Business Mentor and Chief Energy Optimizer, shares a tool to help you check in with your energy levels so you can increase your self-awareness and learn to trust your intuition. Discover ways to trust yourself and your intuitive guidance more, and learn simple, yet impactful activities that can help you to boost your energy in the moment.

About Jennifer Lyall:

Jennifer Lyall, Founder of the Release to Increase Revenue Boosting System, is an Intuitive Business Mentor. She helps visionary entrepreneurs gain clarity, focus and trust their intuition so they can bring their million-dollar ideas to life and scale to their next level in business, doing what they love.

She works with entrepreneurs around the world to believe in their magic and multiply their income launching new offers and charging their worth.

Jennifer is on a mission to teach 1 million people how to Check Their Inner Battery as often as they check their phone battery and has reached over 60,000 through radio and podcast interviews, presenting on corporate stages, webinars and summits. Soon, she’ll be launching her certification program to spread the word.

When Jennifer is not mentoring visionaries you can find her hiking on the trails or camping with her husband or reading the next book (or two or three) to expand her mind, soul and business.

Here's how you can connect with Jennifer Lyall:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livhealthybyjenniferlyall/

Website: jlyall.com

7 Day Energy Transformation to Attract More Clients: jlyall.com/energy

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlyall/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/LivHealthybyJL

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.lyall1/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitivelyempoweredentrepreneurs

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JenniferLyall

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

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With everything going on in the world right now, we need to have compassion for others, and we need something else too…we need to practice fierce self-compassion. In this empowering episode, your host Brenda Jasmin, along with author and coach, Vanessa Woodburn, explore the differences between tender self-compassion and fierce self-compassion. Listen in as Vanessa unravels the intricacies of how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action.

Discover how fierce self-compassion can help you to navigate difficult times, harness your inner strength and empower you to make a difference in your own life and a positive impact on the world. With inspiring stories, practical tips, and expert insights, this episode will guide you on a journey towards greater self-empowerment and the ability to transform the way you navigate the challenges of life. You’ll be reminded of the importance of spreading love and compassion around us, particularly in these times of hardship, and to practice self-compassion and self-care.

About Vanessa Woodburn:Vanessa is a teacher, coach and author of the book Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Life After A Concussion. Vanessa is also the founder of the “Bounce Back With Self-Compassion” coaching program which she developed to help people reclaim their health and wholeness after injury, loss and setback.

Here's how you can connect with Vanessa Woodburn:

Instagram: @vanessa_woodburn

https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_woodburn/

Website: https://www.vanessawoodburn.ca/

Book: Bounce Back – Amazon link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/6fFv2uc

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

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In this episode, we explore the concept of masculine and feminine energies and how balancing these two energies can help you to flourish in your life. Many women lead with masculine energy, but cultivating more of the feminine is beneficial for both the individual and the world. In this conversation with Rachael Charlton, you’ll learn how to be mindful and in tune with both energy types in order to make meaningful connections and lead a successful life. Steps towards this can include: consciously deciding which energy is appropriate for a given situation, honouring one's own feelings and emotions, and practicing vulnerability. Rachael also shares practical ways these two energies can help you in your relationships.

About Rachael Charlton:

Rachael Charlton has been a mindset and relationship coach for the past 11 years. She has run over 30 retreats with a focus on confidence, empowerment & self-love. Rachael’s signature retreat is called the “Madly in Love With Me” retreat, which she has run all over the world but most often in Costa Rica! Her next dates are Jan 6-13th and March 23-30th, 2024. She also runs an online Madly In Love With Me course - the next cohort begins Nov 1st!

Here's how you can connect with Rachael Charlton

Instagram: @_rachaelcharlton

Website: www.rachaelcharlton.com

Email: hello@rachaelcharlton.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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In the wake of a life-altering traumatic brain injury resulting from a cycling accident, France Theriault embarked on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Join us in this engaging conversation where France shares how she has reinvented herself and made the most of the difficult life transitions she has experienced. Prepare to be inspired by her unwavering determination to say ‘yes’ to life, even in the face of adversity. You’ll be captivated by her adventurous spirit as she shares the excitement of a travel adventure she’s embarking on, and you’ll be sure to be motivated to explore possibilities for your own life.

About France Theriault:

France Theriault the founder of Blooming in Harmony, a company that offers conversations in French to adults and children. France is the producer and host of the upcoming Blooming in Harmony podcast, in conjunction with Concussion Box. France is a transformational leader, public speaker, abstract artist, published author, activist, a mentor, an encourager, a beauty seeker and a curious explorer.

Here's how you can connect with France Theriault and follow along on her journey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloominginharmony/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Find out more about Brenda’s FALL Retreat - Align & Design Soul Retreat, Oct 25-27, 2023: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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It can be both scary and exciting to go after a big goal. Today’s guest had a nudge to go after a big goal three years ago and is finally making her dream a reality this week! Join me for a conversation with Binu Dhindsa, as she shares her journey of stepping into her goal of launching a podcast. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the ups and downs of Binu’s journey into podcasting, and be inspired by the lessons she learned along the way. This episode is your call to action, a reminder that the journey to your goals begins with a single step, and often begin with the nudges from your heart.

About Binu Dhindsa:

Binu is an Empowerment Coach and host of the podcast, High Vibes with Binu. Her speciality areas for coaching are helping people trust their intuition, improving their relationships, reprogramming the subconscious mind, and bringing spiritual concepts into everyday life.

Here's how you can connect with Binu Dhindsa:

High Vibes with Binu Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-vibes-with-binu/id1707225015

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binudhindsa/

Binu’s website: www.binu.ca

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Find out more about Brenda’s FALL Retreat - Align & Design Soul Retreat, Oct 25-27, 2023: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Step into a world of resilience and hope as Thao takes us on a harrowing yet inspiring journey of her experience as a Vietnamese refugee, alongside her father and family, who escaped to Canada in 1980.

Thao shares the compelling story of how she and her family embarked on a perilous journey to flee Vietnam following its takeover by the Communist Party.

Her story reminds us of the immense struggles that refugees face to reach safety and underscores the enduring power of hope and faith when confronted with overwhelming adversity. She shares the role hope, faith and gratitude played during her journey, and how they continue to shape who she is today.

About Thao Choi:

Thao Choi is a Certified Mental Health First Aid and Life Coach. She is one of the founders and co-facilitators of the Life Chats Coaching Community. She is a Buddhist Zen practitioner who combines her practice with mindfulness and meditation. She is known for her compassion and deep understanding and empathy for human suffering. She helps people to raise their awareness so they can lead a peaceful and grateful life. Thao likes to remind people that it doesn’t happen overnight, but when we live with good intention, and practice mindfulness and self-compassion, we will see a transformation over time.

Here's how you can connect with Thao Choi:

Email:thaochoicoaching@gmail.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Find out more about Brenda’s FALL Retreat - Align & Design Soul Retreat, Oct 25-27, 2023: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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What do bulldozer parenting and over-coddling have in common? They are both parenting styles that can contribute to a lack of resilience and greater anxiety and depression in our children, teens and young adults. Listen in on this conversation with positive psychology expert, Dr. Greg Evans, PhD, as he shares the importance of allowing your kids to experience challenges and setbacks, so they can have greater resilience, mental health, and overall wellbeing.

About Greg Evans, PhD

Dr. Greg Evans is a positive psychology expert. He began his career in sport and exercise psychology, but soon realized that he wanted to shift his focus from helping individuals achieve athletic goals, to achieving long-term happiness and well-being through the science and practice of positive psychology.

Greg’s primary expertise is in the creation, implementation and testing of positive psychology based interventions, programs and training. He has served as the chair of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) and has been on its board of directors since 2012.

Greg is a consultant in organizations and schools in the implementation of positive psychology based assessments and interventions. He is the founder of HEG Inc., a company that promotes flourishing and performance in individuals, organizations, schools, and communities through evidence-based assessment and strategies. He is also a regular speaker, executive coach, and workshop facilitator in diverse industries, and has been selected to speak at events such as TedX, SXSW Interactive, Educating for Resilience, and the CPPA conference.

Here's how you can connect with Greg Evans:

Email:

greg@theflourishingcenter.com

Gregory.wayne.evans@gmail.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Find out more about Brenda’s FALL Retreat - Align & Design Soul Retreat, Oct 25-27, 2023: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Betty Bromage, age 94, is an inspiration to all, having recently set the Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing-walker. Wing walking involves being harnessed to the top of an airplane while it’s flying, and Betty Bromage (Brenda’s aunt) has performed this daring act five times, to raise funds for various charities.

Her fearless attitude was shaped by her upbringing during the war and serves to remind us that age does not determine one's vitality. Listen in on this conversation with Brenda’s Aunty Betty, as she shares her engaging life stories and her must-know advice on how to keep flourishing as you age.

About Elizabeth (Betty) Bromage

Betty Bromage set a Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing-walker at the age of 93. She showed immense courage by pushing her personal boundaries and doing daring feats like the “loop-the-loop” and “barrel roll” while strapped to the top of an airplane. At the age of 94, she serves as an inspirational figure, showing that age should not limit one’s vitality.

Betty Bromage is a former nurse who achieved her first wing walk at the age of 87. Betty’s story of achieving a Guinness World Record and raising huge amounts of money for charity serves as an example of the amazing things you can accomplish as you grow older. Betty lives in Gloucestershire, England, and is Brenda’s aunt.

2024 Guinness Book of World Records

Elizabeth “Betty” Bromage will be featured in the 2024 Guinness Book of World records which was just released on September 12, 2023.

You can order the Guinness Book of World records from Indigo in Canada, WH Smith in England, your favourite bookstore, or on Amazon.

Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/guinness-world-records-2024/9781913484422.html

Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Guinness-World-Records-2024/dp/1913484378

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Find out more about Brenda’s FALL Retreat - Align & Design Soul Retreat, Oct 25-27, 2023: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Today’s episode is all about how to navigate Back-to-School and University & College Drop- Off Season! In this Season 2 premiere of the She Flourishes podcast, Transformation Coach Kirsten Frey is back, and she’s here to help you and me navigate back-to-school transitions, specifically the complexity of emotions that show up when our kids leave for college or university.

Listen in on my conversation with Kirsten, where she shares some extremely helpful and practical ideas to help us honour our needs and ease the transition of sending our kids off to post-secondary. You’ll learn some tips on how to recognize and honour the changes in roles, practice self-compassion, take care of basic needs, and simplify life. Kirsten also emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting the grief that comes with change as a natural part of life and provides tools to help with the transition.

About Kirsten Frey:

Along with being a Grief Recovery Specialist®, Kirsten Frey is also a Transformation Coach.

Kirsten is passionate about sharing the education and tools she’s learned on how to navigate loss and life transitions, so that more people can effectively move through their own unique loss and grief in a caring and supportive way. Kirsten wholeheartedly believes we are meant to live our lives FULLY expressed and emotionally free.

Here’s how you can connect with Kirsten Frey:

Website: www.tlclifecoaching.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlclifecoaching/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tlclifecoaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeyourbest

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Find out more about Brenda’s FALL Retreat - Align & Design Soul Retreat: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Want some amazing gems of practical wisdom on how you can flourish in your life? Tune into this final episode of Season 1, the last episode in a special 4-part summer series; a collection of the best ideas on flourishing from all our Season 1 guests. In each episode of the She Flourishes podcast, guests are asked to share their best recommendation on what women can do to flourish in their lives. This 4-part series includes a compilation of the insights and pearls of wisdom each of our guests shared when asked this question.

Here in Part 4 of this series, you’ll hear a compilation of words of wisdom on flourishing from our guests who were on episodes #30-37.

Joanna Shipley (Ep. 30)
Laurel Crossley (Ep. 31)
Dan Trommater (Ep. 32)
Deborah Bakti (Ep. 33)
Bonnie Flemington (Ep 34)
Leontien Homulle (Ep. 35)
Lisa Garber (Ep. 36)
Cathy Thompson (Ep. 37)

Next week, I’ll be back with the first episode of Season 2 of the She Flourishes podcast!

Until then, here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Align & Design Soul Retreat: I’m co-hosting a fall retreat! Find out more here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

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Want to hear our Season 1 guests’ best ideas on how to flourish all in one place? Then you’ll want to tune in to this special 4-part summer series. In each episode of the She Flourishes podcast, guests are asked to share their best recommendation on what women can do to flourish in their lives. This 4-part series includes a compilation of the pearls of wisdom each of our guests shared when asked this question.

Here in Part 3 of this series, you’ll hear a compilation of words of wisdom on flourishing from our guests who were on episodes #19-29.

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan (Ep. 19)
Michelle Morkert, PhD (Ep. 21)
Amber Lee Forrester (Ep. 22)
Karen Agro (Ep. 23)
Binu Dhindsa (Ep. 24)
Kirsten Frey (Ep. 25)
Sarah Flanagan (Ep. 26)
Lisanne Thomas (Ep. 27)
Kim Long (Ep. 29)

Next week, we’ll be back with the final part in this summer series, Part 4, where we’ll share more words of wisdom from our guests from episodes 30-37.

Until then, here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Align & Design Soul Retreat: I’m co-hosting a fall retreat! Find out more here: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

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Want to hear some amazing ideas about what you can do to flourish in your life? Tune in and hear Brenda’s guests’ best advice on how to flourish in this special 4-part summer series. In each episode of the She Flourishes podcast, guests are asked to share their best recommendation on what women can do to flourish in their lives. This 4-part series includes a compilation of the pearls of wisdom each of our guests shared when asked this question.

In Part 2 of this series, you’ll hear a compilation of words of wisdom on flourishing from our guests who were on episodes #10-18.

Laura Jasmin, N.D. (Ep. 10)
Nancy Watt (Ep. 11)
Carolyn Hidalgo (Ep. 12)
Trish Tutton (Ep. 13)
Marilyn Green (Ep. 14)
Elaine O’Brien & Andrea Seydel (Ep. 15)
Kelli Thompson (Ep. 16)
Mary Morency & Jeannette Lalonde (Ep. 17)
Jillana Raye (Ep. 18)

Next week, we’ll be back with Part 3, with more words of wisdom from our guests from episodes 19 – 29.

Until then, here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Align & Design Soul Retreat: I’m co-hosting a fall retreat! Find out more here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

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Want to know what YOU can do to flourish in your life? Tune in and hear Brenda’s guests’ best advice on how to flourish in this special 4-part summer series. In each episode of the She Flourishes podcast, guests are asked to share their best recommendation on what women can do to flourish in their lives. This 4-part series includes a compilation of the pearls of wisdom each of our guests shared when asked this question.

In Part 1 of this series, you’ll hear a compilation of words of wisdom on flourishing from our guests who were on episodes #1 – 9 of the She Flourishes podcast:

Anneliese Lawton (Ep. 1)
Amy McLaren (Ep. 2)
Renée Walker (Ep. 3)
Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (Ep. 4)
Vanessa Woodburn (Ep. 5)
Louisa Jewell (Ep. 6)
Susan Hyatt (Ep. 7)
Gaia Orion (Ep. 8)
Annmarie Brogan (Ep. 9)

Next week, we’ll be back with Part 2, with more words of wisdom from our guests from episodes 10 – 18.

Until then, here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Align & Design Soul Retreat: I’m co-hosting a fall retreat! Find out more here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

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Want to experience less stress and more ease, freedom, and peace this summer? Then tune in and learn how to embrace the art of slowing down this summer.

Listen in on this conversation with Brenda Jasmin and Renée Walker and find out how you can be more intentional with your priorities and more mindful about how you show up in each moment this summer.

The summer months offer an opportunity for you to press the reset button and adopt a mindset that can help you to reduce stress and regulate your nervous system. Renée has created the Summer Slowdown Challenge to help you do just that.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Practical tips for slowing down and fully embracing the energy of summer.
Letting go of the “shoulds” and embracing intentional priorities.
Allowing for ease and letting go of resistance and pressure.
How choosing ease and slowing down can help you get out of “fight or flight” mode and regulate your nervous system.
How to participate in the Summer Slowdown Challenge.

Guest bio

Renée is the founder of Renée Walker Wellness, a wellness company focused on empowering women to achieve optimal well-being - mind, body, and soul. She is a certified meditation teacher, yoga instructor, Reiki master, and spiritual life coach. With over 20 years of experience on her own journey of personal growth and transformation, she brings a depth of wisdom and understanding to her work.

Using a holistic approach, Renée guides her clients in cultivating self-awareness to release limiting beliefs and connect with their intuition. Her range of modalities and years of experience, create a safe and nurturing space for clients to come back to themselves. Ultimately, Renée’s passion lies in helping women discover their soul’s purpose and step fully into their power.

Sign up for the Summer Slowdown Challenge with Renée Walker here:

https://renee-walker-wellness.thinkific.com/courses/summer-slowdown

Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Here’s how you can connect with Renée Walker:

Website: www.reneewalkerwellness.com

Instagram: @reneewalkerwellness

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Join the She Flourishes Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Do you feel like your summer is slipping by? Have you taken time to intentionally carve out time for activities that bring you joy?

Sometimes we spend more time planning fun summers for our family members, or saying yes to the expectations of others, instead of taking the time to intentionally plan activities that bring us joy.

Listen in on this episode, where your host, Brenda Jasmin, shares 4 things you can do to intentionally prioritize your joy this summer. Make sure you live the rest of summer by design not by default!

Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Wish you had deeper and more meaningful friendships? You’re not alone, most people want to feel more connected to their friends or build new friendships, but they’re not sure how to go about it.

Making friendships as an adult isn’t easy, but there are ways you can create new friendships and deepen existing ones.

Listen in on this episode, where your host, Brenda Jasmin, shares strategies from the book Frientimacy, written by leading friendship expert, Shasta Nelson, along with concepts from positive psychology that you can start implementing right away to create the friendships that you crave.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What Frientimacy is
3 ways to build and deepen your friendships
How the Frientimacy triangle can help you create the friendships you truly desire

Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Or are you an entrepreneur who wants to gain inspiration and ideas to grow your business? Then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this conversation with Cathy Thompson, a successful female Canadian entrepreneur who has spent the last 30 years creating companies from the ground up!

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How owning your own business can contribute to a flourishing life.
Cathy’s entrepreneurial journey.
What to consider before starting a business.
Having the courage to move through self-doubt.
The importance of making sure your business aligns with your core values.
The importance of taking care of yourself and managing your energy to prevent burnout.
Using intuition and signs to guide you as an entrepreneur.

Align & Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Guest bio:

Cathy Thompson is a Canadian entrepreneur who has spent the last 30 years creating companies from the ground up. She has knowledge and expertise not only with sole proprietorships, but also with partnerships, corporations, franchises, and licensing. For years she’s been a business catalyst for female entrepreneurs on idea incubation, business setup systems and operations. She believes that if you feel the nudge to start a business, you should take the time to explore what that could look like.

Cathy Thompson is the author of The Dandelion: The Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up.

Here’s how you can connect with Cathy Thompson:

To learn more about Cathy’s services: https://cathythompson.biz/

Email: cathythompson.biz@gmail.com

Cathy Thompson Leadership: https://cathythompson.biz/

To purchase the book: https://cathythompson.biz/book

Beyond the Classroom: https://beyondtheclassroom.ca/

Beyond the Studio: https://beyondthestudio.ca/

Sing it Girls: https://singitgirls.ca/

Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: https://beyondthestudio.ca/podcast

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Align & Design Soul Retreat: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Learn a powerful tool for releasing emotional blocks, overcoming limiting beliefs and nurturing personal growth. Discover the transformative power of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and the role it can play in helping you to create your flourishing life.

Join Life Coach, Lisa Garber, author of Becoming a Mother on Fire, as she demonstrates the power of EFT through a heartfelt session with Brenda, where tapping becomes the catalyst for overcoming an emotional barrier. You’ll be inspired as you witness the life-changing potential of EFT and learn how to harness it for your own flourishing journey.

Disclaimer: For your safety, if you are driving, do not “tap along” during the Emotional Freedom Technique demonstration.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Introducing author and life coach, Lisa Garber (00:00 - 06:41)
Emotional Freedom Technique as a Tool to Overcome Fear (06:41 - 12:13)
Finding Solutions with Emotional Freedom Technique (12:13 - 18:07)
Calibrating Your Emotions (18:07 - 23:49)
EFT Demo: Lisa guides Brenda using EFT to help Brenda overcome an emotional block* (23:51 - 30:36)
Overcoming Unsafe Feelings: How EFT Can Help (30:37 - 36:48)
Overcoming Fear Through Vulnerability: How Allowing Yourself to Make Mistakes Can Uncover Strength (36:49 - 43:28)
Tap Into Your Body and Reduce Anxiety with EFT (43:28 - 48:45)
The Power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) (48:45 - 54:42)
The Power of Forgiveness, how Lisa Garber Helps Women Flourish (54:42 - 01:00:55)
Living a Flourishing Life (01:00:55 - 01:01:49)

*In the interest of your safety, do not attempt to “tap along” with the Emotional Freedom Technique demonstration while driving.

Video clip of EFT demo from this episode: https://vimeo.com/user6099816/36?share=copy

Guest bio:

Lisa Garber M.Ed., CPCC is a certified life and executive coach and has been passionately helping people find personal fulfillment for over 25 years. She believes everyone has greatness in them, it just takes an insightful and kind hand to help them realize it.

Lisa left her early career as a singer/songwriter over 30 years ago in search of a career that would truly reflect her core values and higher purpose. The moment Lisa read an article about Life Coaching in East West Journal in 1996, she knew this was her calling.

Lisa has coached individuals, teams, and groups throughout the world. She is known for encouraging her clients to embrace a much greater life, one full of possibilities, fulfillment and joy. Lisa also holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. (CPCC).

Here’s how you can connect with Lisa Garber:

Lisa has partnered with Lora Lisi of BlissOm Learning Centre to offer a Life Coach Certification Program twice a year. You can learn more here: https://blissom.ca/certification-programs/life-coaching-certificate/

Website: www.lisagarber.com

Email: lisa@lisagarber.com

Instagram: @lisagarbercoaching

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Becoming an “empty nester” can be an emotional journey. For many parents, the transition from having children at home to seeing them leave can be quite challenging.

Join your host, Brenda Jasmin, as she engages in a conversation with Leontien Homulle, Confidence Coach and Founder of the Happinest Community.

Whether you’re experiencing your first adult child leaving home, or about to bid farewell to your youngest, you’ll discover valuable insights on how to navigate this emotional transition. Leontien Homulle shares practical advice and strategies to help you embrace this new phase of life.

Tune in and learn how it’s possible to transform from an empty nester to a happi-nester! Get ready to explore the possibilities and find out how to make the most of this next chapter.

Here are some of the topics we delve into in this episode:

Discover empowering strategies to prepare yourself emotionally for the transition from being an “empty nester” to becoming a “happi-nester”.
Explore practical tips that will help you navigate the journey of becoming an “empty nester” with ease.
The importance of allowing yourself to feel and honour your emotions.
Choosing what to focus on and reframing your perspective on what it truly means to be an “empty nester”.
Prepare yourself for the “drop off” experience if your young person is heading off to college or university.
Learn how to manage your expectations when it comes to communication with your adult child as they venture out on their own.
Recognize the invaluable role of a positive and understanding support system on your path to embracing this new phase of life.
Discover ways to fully embrace and flourish in this new chapter of your journey.

Align and Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here:

https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT

Guest bio

Leontien Homulle is a native Dutch mom of three grown-up children. She’s a Confidence Coach, a facilitator of Family Constellations, and the founder of the Happinest Membership.

When Leontien’s eldest child went on a gap year, she felt like something had ended forever and her family would never be the same again. She soon realized that this was a new beginning and not an end, and that’s why she founded the Happinest Support Group on Facebook and the Happinest Membership, to help other empty nest moms at every step of their journey.

Here’s how you can connect with Leontien Homulle

Happinest Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ENANC/

Website: www.yourhappinest.com

Instagram: @the_happinest_community

https://www.instagram.com/the_happinest_community/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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“I haven’t changed anything! So why am I…gaining weight in my midsection, experiencing brain fog, having trouble sleeping, feeling irritable, craving carbs at night?”

This is what Certified Nutritionist Bonnie Flemington often hears during her initial nutrition consultations with women over forty.

These are all common physical symptoms that show up for women in midlife, but you don’t have to just grin and bear it and accept this as the new normal. You can change the quality of your life with good nutrition.

Listen in on this conversation with your host Brenda Jasmin, and Certified Nutritionist, Bonnie Flemington, as they discuss how you can use nutrition to improve your emotional and physical health. You’ll learn how to make healthy changes in your diet, and how to pay attention to your body and its changing needs as you age.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Bonnie Flemington, MBA, CNP, RWP is a Certified Nutritionist with additional training in functional testing and solutions for imbalances in digestion, metabolic function, and blood chemistry. She also specializes in addressing pain and inflammation. Utilizing the right testing or your symptoms and goals gives Bonnie the information she needs to create a custom protocol that will expedite your healing.

Bonnie works with individual clients and runs online and group programs.

Bonnie’s 12-week group program, Pain Free Naturally runs twice a year starting in September and January and she also provides a digital done-for-you seasonal weekly meal planning program.

Here’s how you can connect with Bonnie Flemington:

Website: https://bonnieflemington.com/

Instagram: @bonnieflemington https://www.instagram.com/bonnieflemington/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnieflemington

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonnie-flemington-wellness/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin

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Transitioning a loved one into long term care can be an emotional journey. In addition to the challenges faced with navigating long term care itself, it can be tough to navigate emotions such as grief and guilt that commonly show up when placing a loved one in long term care.

Listen in on this conversation between your host, Brenda Jasmin, and Deborah Bakti, author of the book, “Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long Term Care for Families”, as they discuss how to manage the life-changing experience of placing a loved one in long term care, and transitioning into the role of being a “resident’s family member”.

Deborah Bakti has a unique understanding of both sides of long term care because not only has she worked as an executive in the seniors’ care sector, her husband, Ty, was admitted to long term care while in his early 60’s, and both her parents were residents in seniors’ care. Her perspective of having industry insight, as well as her personal experiences as a resident’s wife and daughter give her a vantage point that can benefit others who are embarking on this journey.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Coping with emotional stress when transitioning a loved one into long term care.
Understanding your changing role in supporting a loved one in long-term care.
Admission anxiety: the three gaps that show up when admitting a loved one into long term care and how to close these gaps.
Getting yourself informed and educated as you navigate this journey.
Navigating common emotions such as grief and guilt.
Educating yourself about options and having conversations early with aging loved ones about long-term care before it’s needed.

About Deborah Bakti

Deborah Bakti worked as an executive in seniors’ care for 11 years, and her experiences with entering her husband as well as her parents into long-term care inspired her to leave her corporate career in 2017 so she could focus on helping seniors’ care homes and residents’ families relate, appreciate, and help each other as partners in care. She is the author of “Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long Term Care” and “RECIPE for Empathy”. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her senior cat, Charlie.

Here's how you can connect with Deborah Bakti:

Website: www.deborahbakti.com

Deborah Bakti’s books:

For Families:

Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long Term Care for Families

For Seniors’ Care teams:

RECIPE for Empathy: Six Strategies to Transform Your Family Into Fans In Seniors’ Care

Available on Amazon.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Feeling stuck? Without even realizing it, you may have made some assumptions that are holding you back. If you want to learn how to get unstuck, find new solutions and shift your perspective, then you’ll want to listen to this episode!

Listen in on this conversation between host Brenda Jasmin and her guest, Dan Trommater, a keynote speaker, coach, facilitator, and magician, as they discuss how our limiting assumptions can hold us back and get in the way of finding potential solutions. Dan shares how to identify and challenge your assumptions so you can increase your creativity, improve your relationships, and uncover overlooked opportunities.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Questioning our assumptions – there is more than one right answer!
The importance of self-awareness when challenging assumptions.
Overcoming assumptions – the power of curiosity.
Reframing negative assumptions.
How increasing curiosity and reducing certainty can help you when it comes to assumptions.

About Dan Trommater:

For over two decades, Dan has used his skills as a keynote speaker, coach, facilitator and magician to help teams unlock their own resourcefulness. Dan has presented at over a thousand events. He was born and raised in Michigan, and currently lives in Toronto with his wife Katie and his dog, Josie.

Here’s how you can connect with Dan Trommater:

Website: www.dantrommater.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Anxiety is a common mental health concern for children, teens, and adults. We all experience typical day-to-day reactions to stress, but what do you do when stress turns into more concerning forms of anxiety?

Listen in on this conversation with your host, Brenda Jasmin, and Child, Youth and Parent Coach, Laurel Crossley, as they discuss anxiety, its impact on children, youth, and adults, and creative ideas for dealing with anxiety.

Here are some of the topics they discuss:

Factors that contribute to our mental health.
Differentiating between typical day-to-day anxiety and more concerning forms of anxiety.
Noticing the signs of anxiety.
Creative ways to deal with anxiety.
How parents, loved ones, and community can help people who are experiencing anxiety.
The role of play, downtime, and connecting with nature/the outdoors to deal with stress.

About Laurel Crossley (B.A. Child Studies):

Laurel Crossley is a Child, Youth and Parent Coach, Certified Adult Educator, Wellness Speaker, Podcast Creator & Host and Television Creator & Host who has been guiding and coaching her clients through life's situations for over 30 years with astounding results. Regardless of age or history, Laurel embraces the story of each person she connects with to help them work towards being the happiest and healthiest version of themselves that they can be.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Book – The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey.

Here’s how you can connect with Laurel Crossley:

Website: www.laurelcrossley.com

Laurel’s podcast: Boobs, Bods and Brains Podcast

Supporting women’s wellness https://boobsbodsandbrains.wixsite.com/my-site

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Want to learn how to tap into and trust your intuition? Tune into this conversation and learn a powerful tool that can help you get in touch with and rely on your inner wisdom.

You’ll love this conversation between Brenda and her guest Joanna Shipley, where they talk all about the power of tapping into your intuition.

Joanna Shipley is a certified Wayfinder Master Coach, and an instructor for the Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Training.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How to get in touch with, and rely on, your intuition.
What disconnects us from your inner wisdom?
The negative effects of being disconnected from your intuition.
Distinguishing between your “social self” and your authentic “essential self”.
How tapping into the wisdom of your body can increase your energy and allow you to align with your true self.
The connection between integrity and being in alignment with your physical, emotional, and spiritual self.
How to use a tool called the “body compass” for tapping into your intuition.

As a Certified Wayfinder Master Coach, Joanna Shipley specializes in working with healers and coaches to help them find and create sustainable and financially rewarding heart-centered practices that delight them. She also works with those seeking to live life on purpose with peace, joy, and freedom.

Here’s how you can connect with Joanna Shipley:

Body Compass Workbook is on her home page: www.joannashipley.com (which is being updated over the next few weeks so please be patient!)

Website: www.joannashipley.com

Instagram: @joanna_shipley or www.instagram.com/joanna_shipley

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannashipleycoach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannashipley/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Setting and maintaining boundaries can be tricky, especially with those you love. Figuring out where your boundaries are, when you need to set them, and how to communicate your boundaries to others can be challenging.

If setting boundaries makes you uncomfortable, you’ll want to listen in on this conversation with Brenda’s guest, Kim Long, Registered Psychologist and the Founder of Dóchas Psychological Services in Alberta. Kim shares key takeaways and tips for setting and maintaining boundaries, and what to do if someone doesn’t honour the limits you set.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Why it’s so hard to set boundaries.
How to set a boundary.
Communicating our boundaries to others.
What to do when your boundaries aren’t respected.
Setting boundaries as a form of self-care.
The importance of finding harmony in your life.
The new Lifejacket app and how it can help you to regulate your emotions.

About Kim Long

After growing up as an air base brat, Kim Long went on to do an undergrad in psychology, followed by a degree in education, and spent ten years teaching elementary and junior high students. She then obtained her Masters of Counselling degree, and is registered as a psychologist in Alberta. She is the Founder and Owner of Dóchas Psychological Services.

Here’s how you can connect with Kim Long:

Website: www.dochaspych.com

Lifejacket App Info: https://www.dochaspsych.com/lifejacket-app/

You can access this free app through the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Lifejacket App: An app that supports users to regulate their emotions in the moment, when they need it the most. The Dóchas Lifejacket app includes tools to support users with managing stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, struggles with sleep, self-care, or maintaining a balanced lifestyle and easy access to mental health support resources.

Kim Long’s Ultimate Guide to Setting Boundaries in Any Relationship (and Keeping Them Too!)

https://www.dochaspsych.com/blog-the-ultimate-guide-to-setting-boundaries-in-any-relationship-and-keeping-them-too/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Facing Mother’s Day when your mom has passed away can be difficult. If you’re a mom yourself, this day can be especially complicated, because while your family wants to honour and celebrate you, you may be feeling grief and missing your own mom. These conflicting emotions that show up on that day can be tough to manage.

Listen in on this conversation between Brenda Jasmin, Vanessa Woodburn and Binu Dhindsa, three moms who are friends, and have lost their own mothers, as they share their experiences with how they deal with the mixed feelings that show up on Mother’s Day.

Vanessa Woodburn is a Brain Health Coach and Author of “Bounce Back” and Binu Dhindsa is a Spiritual Mentor and Coach.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How to cope with the difficult emotions that can show up on Mother’s Day.
Creative ways to honour Mother’s Day when your mom has passed.
Making space to grieve and allow both the positive and the difficult emotions that can show up on Mother’s Day.
The importance of self-compassion and empowering yourself to make choices that honour what you need.
Navigating, honouring, and embracing the mixed emotions that can show up on Mother’s Day.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of our moms: Cathleen, Peggy and Veena.

Resources

Books:

Bounce Back: link to receive free download of Vanessa Woodburn’s book, Bounce Back: https://www.vanessawoodburn.ca/freebook

Resilient Grieving by Lucy Hone

Videos:

Binu’s Mother’s Day Videos to support you through your grief:

Binu has two videos where she dives deeper into grief, based on her own experience.

Video 1 - Binu talks about how the difficult grief that is experienced when a mother passes on can be understood as so difficult because the love that was experienced was so grand:

https://youtu.be/bq42TlebMls

Video 2 - Binu offers her next level of healing ideas that occurred, focusing more on the spiritual idea that our loved ones are always with us and simply put, just 2 inches away energetically at all times.

https://youtu.be/rDG4k_vk6YU

Here’s how you can connect with Binu Dhindsa:

Instagram: @binudhindsa

Website: https://binu-dhindsa.mykajabi.com/

Here’s how you can connect with Vanessa Woodburn:

Website: https://www.vanessawoodburn.ca/

Instagram: @vanessa_woodburn

Vanessa’s Book: https://www.vanessawoodburn.ca/freebook

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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What does ADHD look like in women and girls, and why does it so often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed? It can be difficult to recognize the signs of ADHD in girls and women, because their symptoms often present differently from those of men and boys.

Listen in on this conversation with professional certified ADHD coach, Lisanne Thomas, where she sheds light on what ADHD looks like in women and girls, what to do if you suspect you or a loved one has ADHD, and how to get the support you need.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)?
How ADHD presents differently in girls and women, and why it often goes undiagnosed.
What to do if you suspect you or a loved one has ADHD.
Four pillars of support for people with ADHD.
How modifying your home environment can support family members with ADHD.
Can ADHD be a superpower?
The importance of self-awareness, self-acceptance and advocacy.

Introducing Lisanne Thomas:

Coach Lisanne is a lifelong learner with a deep passion for supporting others. She brings her heart-centered work of over 15 years facilitating change for over a thousand coaching clients around the world, including a wide range of ages, lifestyles, and living circumstances.

Lisanne is a Professional Certified ADHD coach, Certified Life Coach, a Certified Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach, and a Certified Solution-Focused Brief Coach. She is also a registered yoga teacher and certified personal training specialist.

Her professional background also extends beyond coaching, whether as a childbirth educator, labour doula, president of a nonprofit association, advertising executive, or activity coordinator for three wonderful kiddos and three wacky whippets.

Here’s how you can connect with Lisanne Thomas:

Website: www.adhdjoy.com

For ADHD-specific events, community and coaching: adhdjoy.flowtrack.me/flourish

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Have you ever wondered if you would benefit from therapy? There are many reasons why people seek out psychotherapy. Sometimes life experiences can cause us to form beliefs, patterns and ways of coping that no longer serve us. A therapist can help you to take a closer look at your emotional life – both past and present and explore some of the root causes that could be causing emotional issues and behavioural patterns you might be experiencing.

Perhaps you’re at a point where you’re experiencing some emotional issues, and you’ve tried everything you know how to do for yourself, and you aren’t sure what to do next. You might be trying to resolve a dilemma in your life or trying to make a difficult decision. Other reasons you might go to therapy could include dealing with relationship issues, divorce, illness, death, grief, or a life transition. Sometimes you might notice that you have patterns you want to change or are dealing with depression or anxiety. These are just some of the reasons why you might decide to seek out a therapist.

Listen in on my conversation with Registered Psychotherapist, Sarah Flanagan, as we talk about what psychotherapy is all about. Sarah helps to demystify the process of therapy and gives some insight into what it’s like to see a therapist, and the ways in which a therapist can assist you with emotional and relational issues that arise in your life.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

The difference between life coaching and psychotherapy.
What is relational psychotherapy?
Demystifying the process of therapy.
The benefits of psychotherapy.
How to know when you might benefit from seeing a therapist.

Sarah Flanagan is a Registered Psychotherapist working in Toronto. Before starting on her path to becoming a psychotherapist, she studied Theatre at the University of Toronto and worked for many years in non-profits, government, and higher education. In her work as a therapist, she provides a non-judgmental, supportive, and at times playful atmosphere in which clients can safely explore and be themselves. By offering a space to give voice to thoughts and feelings, connections can be made between patterns past and present, allowing her clients to access and build inner resources and authenticity. Sarah strives to work in an anti-oppressive, feminist, sex-positive, and LGBTQ2S+ framework.

Here’s how you can connect with Sarah Flanagan, Registered Psychotherapist:

Website: https://flanagantherapy.ca/

Psychology Today – Sarah Flanagan: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/sarah-flanagan-toronto-on/429937

Psychology Today, Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Is there such a thing as “good grief”? Are there effective ways to cope with grief and loss? If you’re like most people, you never really learned how to deal with grief. It’s not until we experience a loss that we try to figure it out and cope as best we can…but there is a better way to deal with grief.

Listen in on this conversation between your host, Brenda Jasmin, and Kirsten Frey, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, as they discuss the complexities of grief, and how you can effectively cope with, and process grief and loss.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Common misconceptions about how to properly process grief.
Grief is not only experienced when someone passes away; grief is part of every change or transition we have in life.
The importance of honouring your grief, and taking time to process your emotions when dealing with loss.
Suggestions about what to do when you’re grieving.
Realizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with grief.
How to know if you’re dealing with unresolved grief.

About Kirsten Frey:

Along with being a Grief Recovery Specialist®, Kirsten Frey is also a Transformation Coach. Kirsten has walked the path of loss many times. She has experienced the death of loved ones, divorce, and miscarriage.

As a former police officer, she’s lost friends and colleagues to violence and suicide. Each time, she used the only tools she had ever been taught, which was to be strong and grieve alone. In 2017 she experienced a transformative loss that made her feel like her whole life had been a lie. This shattering experience led her to search for a better way to deal with loss and the unresolved grief she was still dealing with from her previous losses. She realized that she had intellectualized her grief in the past, which had given her a lot of understanding, but very little emotional recovery.

Kirsten’s search led her to finding the tools she needed to resolve the incomplete losses in her life and create the closer connections she’d always wanted, and it changed her life.

Kirsten is now passionate about sharing the education and tools she learned, so that more people can effectively move through their own unique loss and grief in a caring and supportive way. Kirsten wholeheartedly believes we are meant to live our lives FULLY expressed and emotionally free

Here’s how you can connect with Kirsten Frey:

Link to e-book:

Major Myths About Grief - 6 Concepts That Prevent You from Moving Forward:

https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/sites/default/files/cgrs-support-files/the_major_myths_about_grief_ebook.pdf

Website: www.tlclifecoaching.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlclifecoaching/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tlclifecoaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeyourbest

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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When someone says or does something that strikes a nerve, it can be hard to not take it personally. Perhaps it was a comment, a joke, a piece of feedback, or a direct criticism, any of these things might make us feel like we are under attack. We feel hurt, or angered by these words or actions, and it can be easy to take them to heart.

Learn what to do when you do find yourself taking things personally, by listening in on my conversation with Binu Dhindsa, an inspiring Soul level Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Spiritual Mentor and Certified Hypnotist. Binu is on a mission to help people bring the higher understanding that comes from universal guidance into practical life so we can improve our relationship with ourselves and the ones closest to us.

Binu is a mom of three kids, (2 teens and a 21 year-old). She has a Masters in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She went into the study of disease as she is passionate about helping people prevent disease and all things health.

Binu is passionate about helping people shift their mindset and remove emotional blocks from their subconscious mind and tap into their inner divine essence to trust their own truth so they can live extraordinary lives and create the most powerful authentic relationships.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Understand why you might take things personally.
The practical steps you can take when you’ve taken something personally.
How your thoughts and beliefs can cause you to be triggered by someone else’s words or actions.
Taking ownership of our wrongdoings to create stronger, more trusting relationships with loved ones.
What to do when someone says, “You’re so sensitive!”
The importance of speaking up and communicating your truth.
Why you need to go inward and listen to your own truth and your “soul wisdom voice”.
How expressing your authentic self and speaking up can help avoid misunderstandings.
Having clearing and courageous conversations to help clear the air when you’ve had a misunderstanding or taken something personally.

Here’s how you can connect with Binu Dhindsa:

Link to sign up for Binu’s free Relationship Masterclass:https://binu-dhindsa.mykajabi.com/relationshipmasterclass2

Instagram: @binudhindsa

Binu shares daily inspiration on Instagram, to help us all raise our vibration, stay uplifted and move forward with love and light.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4708785505878810

In Binu’s women’s only Facebook group called “Trust Your Intuition”, you will find video lessons on how to release stress/anxiety using soul level concepts, support your kids with their stress/anxiety, connect universal spiritual concepts to practical life, and learn deeper communication skills, for more ease and flow in life.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bdfitness4life/videos

On Binu’s YouTube channel, you will find a few meditation videos to help calm your central nervous system, videos supporting those who have lost loved ones with her Mother’s Day tribute videos and more information about her coaching and hypnosis sessions.

Website: www.binu.ca

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Have you ever noticed how music can shift your mood? Music is a powerful, yet under-utilized tool for helping us to process our emotions.

Listen in on my conversation with Karen Agro, where she shares how a life transforming accident reconnected her with her passion of being a musician, which led her to sharing the power of using music as medicine.

Along with being a classical guitarist, Karen Agro is also a pharmacist, pharmaceutical industry consultant, keynote speaker and corporate workshop facilitator. Karen has been a sought-after consultant to some of Canada’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and has spoken on stages across North America.

Alongside her Agro Health Associates consulting business, Karen blends her extensive background in healthcare, with her lifelong passion for music, to fulfill her mission to help individuals and corporate teams - who feel stressed and burned out - shift their mood in under 10-minutes.

To this day, Karen Agro leads corporate workshops and delivers keynote performances about the power of music on mood to build resilient teams.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Intentionally using music to boost mood, energize, or calm down.
How music can be an effective tool to reduce stress, boost mood, and enhance productivity.
The powerful healing effects of music.

Here’s how you can connect with Karen Agro:

Get Karen’s “Music and Mood Tools and Tips” at: https://karenagro.com/musicandmood to learn tips on music & emotions, create a music & mood catalogue and gain ideas for purposeful playlists.

Listen to Karen play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaOMhP9fhbc

Listen to “Weightless” and learn about the research supporting the Weightless track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ3v-Jd5C8M&t=3s

Website: https://karenagro.com/

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenagroguitar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenagroguitar

Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenagroguitar

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-agro-3147893/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karenagroguitar

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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What does it mean to honour yourself? As women, we take on so many roles and get pulled in so many directions that it’s easy to put ourselves on the back burner. Eventually it can become a habit to put everyone else’s needs before your own.

If you’re not intentional about honouring yourself, your needs, and what’s truly in your heart, you can end up feeling empty and unfulfilled.

Listen in on my conversation with purpose-driven entrepreneur, and life and business coach, Amber Lee Forrester, where we dive into the topic of “Honouring Thyself”. We talk about the how to get intentional about creating the habit of honouring your own needs.

Amber Lee Forrester owned a dog apparel company where she was featured as an entrepreneur on Shark Tank, and while that business felt right at the time, she gave herself permission to make the bold decision to pivot out of that business and move into a business that felt more aligned with what was in her heart.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What it looks like to honour yourself, and what happens when we fall into the habit of not honouring ourselves.
Feeling worthy and deserving of honouring ourselves.
The importance of setting boundaries as a way of honouring yourself.
The way we create conscious and unconscious rules about how we treat ourselves and how we allow others to treat us.
Giving ourselves permission to evaluate and change the rules we have that may no longer be serving us.
Allowing our values to change and evolve as a strategy for honouring ourselves.
How Amber allowed herself to pivot from a business that no longer felt right for her into running a business that was aligned with what was in her heart.
Honouring yourself by doing what brings you joy and happiness.

Here’s how you can connect with Amber Lee Forrester

Link to receive Honor Thyself workbook (part of Flow & Flourish Journal): https://docsend.com/view/iakgkfrhd7ygek2v

Website: www.quartzwellnesscollective.com

Instagram: @theflowcoach AND @quartzwellness

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quartzwellness

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join She Flourishes Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, exhaustion, fear, and loneliness. These are common challenges women experience as they trailblaze their pathway to flourishing. Although the women’s movement has come a long way, there are still many social and economic issues that hinder a woman’s ability to fully flourish.

March is the month we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, so it was the perfect time to have a conversation with Dr. Michelle Morkert, a women’s leadership coach and strategist, with a PhD in women’s and gender studies, about how the patriarchy operates in our lives, and what we can do to empower ourselves and trailblaze a path toward flourishing.

Dr. Michelle Morkert partners with women leaders around the world to level up their careers, have an impact on their professional field, and work with joy. Dr. Michelle synthesizes her academic research, advanced certification in confidence and confidence coaching, and her own lived experience into individualized leadership coaching so that women can show up, stand up and speak up in any room.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What it means to be a trailblazer.
How to deal with the loneliness, exhaustion and fear that can show up when you are trailblazing your pathway to flourishing.
How our inner critic gets in our way, and what we can do to deal with it.
Learning from the women who have gone before us, so we can leave this world a better place for the next generations.
“Glass-shattering confidence” and how to take courageous action in your own life.
How to go beyond imposter syndrome and deal with perfectionism.
“Second shift” labour and emotional labour that women experience.
Developing self-trust, encouraging other women and celebrating success.

Here’s how you can connect with Dr. Michelle Morkert:

Website & Newsletter: https://michellemorkert.com/

Instagram: @drmichellemorkert

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichellemorkertcoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellemorkert/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Join She Flourishes Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity/

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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March 20th is the United Nations International Day of Happiness, and to mark this special day, Brenda has recorded a bonus episode where she shares four research-backed ways you can boost your happiness! Listen in and learn about the science of happiness and wellbeing, and what you can do, starting today, to live a happier life.

Brenda Jasmin is a speaker, resilience trainer and certified life coach, who is passionate about helping people increase their resilience and overall wellbeing. Brenda has a B.A. in Psychology, is a Certified Life Coach and holds a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP).

Here are some of the topics Brenda shares in today’s episode:

The UN International Day of Happiness – what is it and how you can celebrate.
Four research-backed positive psychology interventions you can implement today to celebrate the International Day of Happiness and boost your happiness.
The science of happiness and wellbeing, including some of the latest research findings about happiness.
Six pathways to authentic happiness and flourishing - the PERMA-V model.
Authentic happiness vs toxic positivity.
The myth of happiness – what we think makes us happy vs what actually makes us happy.
Science-backed ways to increase your happiness set point.

Get Brenda’s Guide: “7 Ways to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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The Ennea-what? Find out what the Enneagram is, and what your number says about you!

The Enneagram is a powerful emotional intelligence system that details nine unique ways humans are motivated. The Ennegram can help you to thrive by increasing your confidence, energy, and resilience.

Enneagram practitioner, Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan, shares the nine types of the Enneagram, and how knowing your Enneagram type can help you flourish in your personal and professional life. She clears up some confusion around Brenda’s Enneagram number and even helps Brenda overcome her resistance to accepting her Enneagram type!

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What is the Enneagram?
How you can use the Enneagram in work, life, and leadership.
The Nine Types of the Enneagram: each type’s motivation, drive, unique talents, impact, and zones of thriving.
Data from Gallup and McKinsey that demonstrates the benefits of working/living aligned with your purpose and strengths

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan is a leadership coach, Enneagram practitioner and keynote speaker. She has her own professional training and coaching business where she helps leaders, professionals, and teams to thrive.

Whitney offers the coaching she wishes she received so that emerging leaders can show up with clarity, confidence, resilience and purpose, and purpose-driven professionals can craft a career that aligns with their passions, values, talents, and desired lifestyle.

Here’s how you can connect with Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan:

Link to download Enneagram and Thriving PDF: https://bit.ly/enneagram-thriving-form

Website: https://www.whitneysullivan.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneyhsullivan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyhsullivan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyhsullivan/

Email: whitney@whitneysullivan.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Typology Podcast with Ian Morgan Cron - https://www.typologypodcast.com/

Book - The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Even when life throws curve balls your way, you can still write the next chapter of your story. Jillana Raye shares her story of how she overcame multiple hardships and navigated various life transitions on her journey to flourishing.

Jillana Raye is the founder of the New Entrepreneurial Women’s Collective, a membership to help women who are in transition. She’s a midlife women’s coach who empowers women pursue an interesting and meaningful life so they can flourish in their next chapter.

Jillana has designed a 3-phased approach to helping women flourish in their lives. She encourages those on their journey to flourishing to focus on developing connection, understanding their core values and purpose, seeking help when needed, and building a foundation for personal growth and flourishing.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How a series of multiple setbacks led Joanna to discovering her own pathway to flourishing
Uncovering your core values and purpose
The importance of cultivating self-awareness; finding commonalities with others, as well as what makes you unique
Seeking help when facing life’s challenges
The three phases of flourishing
Writing the story of your life: how to flourish and be the hero in your own life

Here’s how you can connect with Jillana Raye:

Website: site.jillanaraye.com

Instagram: @jillana_raye

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newentrepreneurialwomen

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Is it possible to have a flourishing retirement? It most certainly is, especially when you apply positive psychology principles to the retirement planning process!

There’s no one-size-fits all retirement plan, and whether you’re many years away from retirement, about to retire, or already retired, it’s important to choose a retirement lifestyle that’s right for you. It’s time to reframe your thoughts and mindset, and explore the many new ways you can thrive in retirement in today’s world.

Join me for a refreshing conversation about retirement with Mary Morency and Jeannette Lalonde, authors of the book, “Rethinking Retirement: A Guide for Making Choices”. Listen in as we talk about the psychological aspects of retiring, how you can plan a flourishing retirement, and how to make your retirement your best life stage yet!

Mary Morency and Jeanette Lalonde are retirement coaches, helping people plan and live a flourishing retirement and influencing organizations and society on the new realities of retirement.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What you can do now to plan for a flourishing retirement
The 3 stages of retirement
4 key areas to focus on that can help you create your flourishing retirement
Why it’s important to cultivate your resilience
The importance of intentionally nurturing connections and building relationships before and during retirement
Balancing your leisure activities for overall wellbeing
“Big C” and “Little c” contribution during retirement
Finding meaning and purpose in retirement

Here’s how you can connect with Mary Morency and Jeannette Lalonde:

Website: https://coachingretraite.ca/

Mary and Jeannette’s Book: “Rethinking Retirement, A Guide for Making Choices”, is available on Amazon in both English and French.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

VIA Strengths Assessment: www.viacharacter.org

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Wish you were more confident? Imagine what you might do differently if you had more self-confidence. Perhaps you would take the next brave step in your career, assume a leadership role at work or in your community, finally start that business, or ask for a raise. When you step into your power and advance with confidence, the possibilities are endless!

Listen in on my conversation Kelli Thompson, author of the newly released book, “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck”, as we discuss practical ways you can increase your confidence.

Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity and Confidence Women’s Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award® winner for Women in Business – Coach of the Year.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Understanding imposter syndrome
Why it’s normal to experience self-doubt
Practical steps for building your confidence
Dealing with feelings of discomfort as you move toward your goals
Salary negotiations: how to ask for a raise
Handling failures and setbacks
The importance of trusting yourself and listening to your intuition

Here’s how you can connect with Kelli Thompson:

Website: https://www.kelliraethompson.com

(Go to the “Free!” Tab to download Kelli’s Salary Negotiation Guide)

Instagram: kelliraethompson

LinkedIn: in/kelliraethompson

Book: Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential and Your Paycheck. You can purchase wherever books are sold. Also available as an Audiobook.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you need to stop playing…as a matter of fact, adopting a play mindset and making play a habit can help you flourish! In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of play and how it can protect your mental health and promote overall well-being.

You’ll love listening to this high-energy and fun conversation Brenda has with Dr. Elaine O’Brien and Andrea Seydel, authors of “The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential”. We talk about the importance of adding more play into our lives, various types of play, and practical takeaways for adopting a play mindset and making play a habit.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How valuing play safeguards your mental health
The research-backed benefits of adopting a play mindset
Ways to add more joy, play and “funtaneous” (fun + spontaneous) activities into your life
The various forms play can take, and how to integrate more play into your life
How to optimize your joy potential
Making play a habit

Dr. Elaine O’Brien and Andrea Seydel are two leading voices advancing the science of applied positive psychology and the art of well-being. They are devoted to sharing the science and ways to enhance your life through play.

Book: The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential by Elaine O’Brien, Ph.D. and Andrea Seydel. Available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold. Available in hard cover, soft cover and on Kindle.

Book website: www.powerofplay.fun

Get your free FUN TRACKER here: www.powerofplay.fun

Here’s how you can connect with Elaine O’Brien, PhD

Website: www.elaineobrienphd.com

Here’s how you can connect with Andrea Seydel:

Websites:

www.andreaseydel.com

www.livelifehappypublishing.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Are you being true to yourself and living the life you truly want? Are you living in alignment with your true self?

It’s so easy to get caught in the trap of living the life we think we’re supposed to be living, rather than the life we truly want. Listen in on my conversation with Marilyn Green, where she shares a big leap and retired early from a secure career in education, to run her dream life coaching practice. We talk about how she courageously made some big changes in her personal and professional life to start living the life she really wanted. Learn how Marilyn spent the past 15 years creating a life that is in alignment with who she truly is at her core.

Through challenging inner voices and negative thoughts, finding joy, connecting with one’s own inner voice, making small changes from a place of alignment, and believing in their own worth, Marilyn encourages women to give themselves the freedom to flourish.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

The courage to live life on your own terms
Giving yourself permission to create the life you truly want
Smashing through glass ceilings
How your thoughts and inner dialogue that can get in the way of achieving your goals
The importance of connecting with what gives us pleasure and what brings us joy
How to move beyond fear, and take steps that are aligned with what’s truly important to you
Fostering the belief that “I am worthy”. How believing in your worthiness allows you to flourish.

Here’s how you can connect with Marilyn Green:

Website: www.marilyngreencoaching.com

Instagram: @marilyngreencoaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086514652507&sk=about

YouTube: @marilyngreencoaching

TikTok: @marilyngreencoaching

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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We can live our lives on autopilot, or we can use the power of mindfulness to live intentionally. In this conversation with speaker and mindfulness teacher, Trish Tutton, you’ll learn how mindfulness can help you to live with intention so you can flourish in your life.

Trish Tutton is the author of the Mindful Mornings Journal. She is an advocate of helping people use the practices of mindfulness to reduce their stress and anxiety to create individual, as well as team resilience. Along with her work as a speaker and mindfulness teacher, she is also a teacher on the number one free meditation app in the world, Insight Timer.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Understanding the difference between mindfulness and meditation
How a tragic loss led to a significant shift in Trish’s life
How meditation, mindfulness and intentionality can help you to foster a flourishing lifestyle
Reducing stress and anxiety through mindfulness and meditation
The power of living intentionally vs being on auto-pilot
Two simple strategies for living more intentionally
Finding joy in everyday life

Here’s how you can connect with Trish Tutton:

Website: www.trishtutton.com

Instagram: @trish_tutton

Mindful Mornings Journal by Trish Tutton can be purchased through her website, www.trishtutton.com

More information about her Modern Meditation Course, keynote speaking and workplace training can also be found at www.trishtutton.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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One of the pathways to flourishing is to create more meaning and purpose in our lives. One way to do this is to connect with our spiritual side. When we listen to our inner wisdom and inner voice, it allows us to connect to our higher purpose and our higher self. This helps us to flourish, because it can lead us along a spiritual path that can lead to more meaning, purpose and fulfillment in our lives.

Join me for a conversation with Carolyn Hidalgo, where we talk about the importance of connecting with our soul and our spirit. Learn how to tap into your higher self, how to embrace the values of Truth, Beauty and Goodness, and how to build your spiritual muscle, so you can align with your higher purpose, co-create with the divine, and become a powerful player in the game of life.

Carolyn Hidalgo is a former business executive who decided to follow her passion, which led to her becoming a Soul Relationship Coach. Carolyn is a certified life coach, who received her life coach certification with the Co-active Training Institute. Carolyn is also certified in hypnosis and past life regression. She’s married, and is a mom to 3 beautiful adult children, who are all pursuing their post-secondary studies. In her work, Carolyn focuses on the mind, body, spirit and soul, and helps her coaching clients to trust their inner truth. Carolyn’s vision is to help people live judgment free in their relationships, especially their relationship with themselves.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

● The journey Carolyn took to finding her true self

● The meaning behind 11:11, connecting to the spiritual world beyond the physical realm

● Exploring our inner truth through our values and life experiences

● Exploring the difference between the soul and the spirit

● Connecting with divine creativity

● Navigating a spiritual path

● Fostering a connection with our higher self

● Discovering your inner spark to flourish in your life

Quote from Christiane Northrup’s book - Making Life Easy: How the Divine Inside Can Heal Your Body and Life (2016) by Christiane Northrup, MD:

“When we acknowledge the Divine part of ourselves - God coming through us as us - the whole ball game changes. Life just works. If we align and co-create with the Divine - our Souls and our Spirits - life becomes a grand and exciting adventure of consciously bringing Spirit into matter and reveling in our bodies. We are no longer ignorant victims of our circumstances. We are powerful players in the game of life.”- Christiane Northrup, MD

Here’s how you can connect with Carolyn Hidalgo:

Website: www.carolynhidalgo.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “7 Ways to Be Happier” https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website:www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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If we truly want to flourish in today’s world, we need to be able to adapt. We’ve all heard of IQ and EQ, but did you know that there’s a new quotient called AQ? It stands for Adaptability Quotient, and it’s a social science metric that measures the ability to adapt and thrive in an environment of continual and accelerating change.

Society is undergoing an exponential rate of change, and to keep up, we need to be able to adapt and increase our capacity for change. The good news is that you can learn to become more adaptable.

To learn more about the Adaptability Quotient and what we can do to increase our AQ, I had a conversation with Nancy Watt, a “pracademic” who applies evidence-based research with experiential learning using the tools and techniques of improvisational theatre, humour research, and laughter.

Nancy is an international speaker, facilitator, and improviser. Along with her background in positive psychology and corporate training, she is also from Second City’s Improv Conservatory and Sketch Writing Programs in Toronto and Chicago and is an Applied Improv Practitioner.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What is the Adaptability Quotient
Five things that impact your ability to adapt
The impact your environment has on your adaptability
Importance of creating psychological safety at home and at work
An improv comedy technique that can help you to build your ability to adapt

Here’s how you can connect with Nancy Watt:

Website: https://nancywattcomm.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Vision Board Workshop (January 24, 20-23): https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/VisionBoard

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Is it possible to flourish while transitioning into menopause? Perimenopause can begin as early as 40 and can create obstacles that get in the way of your ability to flourish.

Changes in your cycle, increased irritability, hot flashes, difficulty with word recall, sleep issues and increased risk of depression are just some of the issues women can deal with during perimenopause. These signs and symptoms can create obstacles to flourishing, but it’s still possible to flourish and thrive during this life transition.

In my conversation with Dr. Laura Jasmin, we talk about all things related to perimenopause and menopause. Find out what to expect during this phase of life and what you can do to navigate, and dare I say, even embrace this midlife transition.

Dr. Laura Jasmin is a Naturopathic Doctor and mom of two kids who focuses on women’s health and all things hormones. She owns her own practice where she sees patients virtually and in person across Ontario. She also works at a fertility clinic alongside a multidisciplinary team. Laura has a passion for helping women not just survive but THRIVE through all phases of their life.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Understanding perimenopause
Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause
Navigating the physical, mental and emotional changes that happen during menopause
What you can do to support your health so you can thrive, and even flourish, during perimenopause
How to embrace the transition to menopause
The role self-compassion can play during menopause

Here’s how you can connect with Dr. Laura Jasmin:

Website: www.laurajasmin.com

Instagram: @laurajasmin

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Feeling the need to declutter and get organized? Want to tap into that “new year energy” and discover the magic of organized living?

Then you’ll want to listen to my conversation with Annmarie Brogan, professional organizer, and co-author of “Beyond Tidy”.

Studies show that just the sight of clutter can increase anxiety and lower productivity and creativity. Annmarie shares powerful principles from positive psychology to help you get organized so you can flourish and create a life you love.

Annmarie Brogan is co-owner of the New York city based business, ORGANIZE ME! Of NY. She is also a mindset and resilience coach with certifications in applied positive psychology and positive psychology coaching, and is currently working on her Masters in Happiness Studies.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How disorganization and clutter contribute to stress, anxiety, and lack of productivity
Positive psychology principles that can help you to get organized
How your environment can support your flourishing and well-being
The 3 different types of clutter
How organized living saves you time, money and energy
What you can do today to start getting organized
How to become “an active creator of a home and life you love”

Here’s how you can connect with Annmarie Brogan:

You can sign up for the ORGANIZE ME! of NY monthly newsletter and receive the free guide: “Where Do I Begin” on her website:

Website: www.organizemeny.com

Instagram: @organizemeny and @beyondtidybook

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/organizemeny
https://www.facebook.com/beyondtidybook

Book: Beyond Tidy: Declutter Your Mind and Discover the Magic of Organized Living by Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert

Can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chapters/Indigo

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

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Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Do you wish you had the courage to follow your dreams and do what you love? Do you wonder how some women are able to make a living doing what they love to do?

Tune in to hear the inspiring story of how international artist and creativity coach, Gaia Orion, listened to her heart and followed her dreams to become an international artist. In this conversation Brenda and Gaia talk about what it took for Gaia to overcome the stereotype of a “starving artist” and create a successful business doing what she loves.

Gaia Orion is the artist who created the beautiful “She Flourishes” painting and gave Brenda special permission to use that artwork for the She Flourishes summit.

Originally from Paris, France, Gaia Orion graduated as an architect, but decided to pursue her dream of being an artist. Gaia has built a successful art career as an Artist and Certified Creativity Coach, and has gained international recognition and received awards of excellence for her art. She has exhibited her art around the world, including Paris, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Moscow. She has an exhibition coming up in Paris, France in May 2023.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

How Gaia found the courage to go after her dream of being an artist
Gaia’s story of moving from Paris, France to living in nature north of Toronto
Why Gaia believes it’s important to go after what you want
How Gaia and her husband decided to live outside of society's norms and expectations to live the life they wanted for themselves and their family
How Gaia dealt with and overcame the stereotype of the “starving artist”
Recognizing your gifts and sharing them with the world

Here’s how you can connect with Gaia Orion:

Web site: www.gaiaorion.com

View her painting, “She Flourishes”, at this link: https://gaiaorion.com/collections/she-flourishes

Instagram: @gaiaorionart

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Want some inspiration for creating and living the life you truly want in 2023? Want to know how to create a “Life of Yes”?

Listen in on my conversation with master certified life coach and bestselling author, Susan Hyatt, as we talk about living unapologetically and saying yes to your deepest cravings.

Living a life of yes is the key to pursuing your dreams and according to Susan Hyatt, it’s all about living a life that embraces her mantra of “being the woman with the stories and not the regrets.” Susan advises women to own their power, acknowledge their goals and dreams, practice exceptional self-care and actively make their desires a reality. Susan believes women should prioritize their mental and physical health, step away from diet culture and take back their time back by reducing their “invisible workload”.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What it means to live a “Life of Yes”
How diet culture gets in the way of women’s flourishing
The invisible workload of women
How following your jealousy can offer clues to your life of yes
Distractions that keep smart women from their purpose and what matters
Prioritizing your mental and physical health
Figuring out what you really want

Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life and Business Coach who has helped thousands of women get more of what they want. Her bestselling book, BARE, helps women to stop shrinking their bodies and start expanding their lives. She’s a TEDx speaker who spoke at the largest TEDx conference in the U.S. on why women need to stop obsessing about their weight, and instead focus on earning money, gaining power, smashing the patriarchy, and running the world.

Here’s how you can connect with Susan Hyatt:

Susan’s website & Life of Yes program: www.susanhyatt.co

Instagram: @susanhyatt

https://www.instagram.com/susanhyatt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.ohyatt

Podcast: You’ve Got Nerve

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youve-got-nerve/id1630169510

Book: Bare – A 7-Week Program to Transform Your Body, Get More Energy, Feel Amazing, and Become the Bravest, Most Unstoppable Version of You

Available at Amazon, Chapters Indigo, Barnes & Noble

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Women can feel a lot of pressure to “be nice”, even when people aren’t being nice to us, or when it’s not in our best interest. Sometimes we need to let go of the pressure to please others and have the courage to live life on our own terms. If we truly want to flourish, we need to have the confidence to live a life that is in alignment with our own definition of success.

Join me for this inspiring conversation with the author of Wire Your Brain for Confidence, Louisa Jewell, as she shares her story about having the courage to take the exciting leap to follow her own definition of success and live life on her own terms. Listen in on our conversation as we talk about dealing with toxic friendships, jealousy, comparison, and the pressure to “be nice”. We talk about women supporting women and how switching to a growth mindset can make all the difference when it comes to flourishing.

Louisa Jewell is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of well-being and human thriving. She holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied alongside the field’s founder, renowned psychologist, Dr. Martin Seligman. Louisa founded the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) and is the author of the book, Wire Your Brain for Confidence.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Having the courage and confidence to live your best life
Living life on your own terms
The importance of having your own definition of success
Re-assessing your friendships – are they toxic or uplifting?
Why we don’t have to be nice. Being kind vs being nice
Setting boundaries – how saying no can help you say yes to yourself
What to do when you catch yourself comparing yourself or feeling jealous of others
Why women don’t always support other women and what we can do to change that
How switching to a growth mindset can help you to flourish

Here’s how you can connect with Louisa Jewell:

Website: www.louisajewell.com

Email: louisa@louisajewell.com

You can sign up for her “Weekly Juice” newsletter at www.louisajewell.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Brenda’s Guide “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Is it possible to bounce back from a major setback? When life knocks us down through a traumatic event, major setback, or crisis, it can be difficult to lift ourselves back up again. In some cases, not only can we lift ourselves up, but these negative experiences can spur positive change. In positive psychology, we call this post-traumatic growth.

Listen in as Vanessa Woodburn shares a powerful personal story about how she was able to lift herself up and experience learning and growth after a traumatic accident. We discuss her personal growth journey, and how it took the courage, and a willingness to be vulnerable to bounce back from a major life setback.

Vanessa Woodburn is a Certified Health Coach and the bestselling author of the book, Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Life After a Concussion.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Tools for dealing with a major setback
Vanessa’s journey of growth before and after her traumatic brain injury
Having the courage to be vulnerable
The importance of acceptance, surrendering and letting go when dealing with a setback
Letting go of the need to please others and allowing others to see our imperfections
How experiencing the full range of emotions can allow you to heal
The importance of not by-passing difficult emotions
The difference between self-compassion and self-pity
How you can grow from a setback and experience personal growth

Here’s how you can connect with Vanessa Woodburn:

Website: www.vanessawoodburn.ca
Instagram: @vanessa_woodburn
Facebook: Vanessa Woodburn
Vanessa’s Book: Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Life After a Concussion free download: www.vanessawoodburn.ca

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin
Website: www.brendajasmin.com
Brenda’s Guide “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier
Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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When you experience a difficult time in your life, it can be hard to imagine how you’re ever going to get through it. Life throws us curve balls, adversities, and painful moments, and there are coping strategies that can help us handle these adversities, and others that can hinder our ability to be resilient.

Listen in as positive psychology expert, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, shares her story about what brought her to positive psychology. She shares the adversities she experienced from a young age and discusses how she handled the challenges that life brought her way with resilience. We talk about the traps she could have fallen into (but didn’t), and what helped her get through some of the most difficult times in her life.

Emiliya is the CEO and Founder of the Flourishing Center in New York City. She’s dedicated to increasing the flourishing of the world. For the past 14 years, she’s trained thousands of certified practitioners in positive psychology, coaching, resilience training, consulting and more.

In this episode we also discuss what made her decide that Vitality is an essential pathway to flourishing, and how she felt so strongly about it that she suggested that the founder of positive psychology add vitality to his famous PERMA model.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

3 ways to deal with life’s difficulties with resilience
What Emiliya did (and didn’t do), that helped her to overcome the adversities that life threw her way at a young age
How she avoided some of the traps that people fall into when dealing with adversity
Why Emiliya believes that vitality is an essential pathway to flourishing
What gets in the way of women flourishing in their lives
The importance of balancing our masculine and feminine energy so we can flourish
The Flourishing Center’s model for flourishing – how self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-care can enable us to flourish
The importance of refueling ourselves and our energy

Here’s how you can connect with Emiliya Zhivotovskaya:

www.theflourishingcenter.com

www.emiliya.com

https://theflourishingcenter.com/podcast/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Brenda’s Guide “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

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Do you sometimes think that if you could just find your purpose, your life would finally be figured out? Connecting with meaning and purpose in your life are pathways to flourishing, but focusing intently on finding your purpose can sometimes cause more angst than joy.

Listen in on my conversation with Renée Walker, where you’ll be relieved to learn a different perspective to discovering your purpose…your soul’s purpose. Learn about an approach to purpose that doesn’t involve as much angst and stress…and allows you to tap into your intuition and take aligned action from a place of calm and inner knowing.

Renée Walker is the founder of Renée Walker Wellness – a wellness company dedicated to helping women come back to who they are. She does this through her weekly yoga and meditation classes, along with her coaching programs. Renee’s purpose is to guide you towards peace while empowering you to discover your inner strength.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

● The difference between purpose and soul’s purpose

● What is inspired action and how it relates to your soul’s purpose

● How to tell the difference between intuition and fear

● How to deepen your connection to yourself and to what brings you joy

● What you can do to receive guidance and inspiration to help lead you on the path to discovering your soul’s purpose

● Practical strategies for reconnecting with yourself and your inner knowing so you can consciously create the life you want

● What it means to be in alignment with who you truly are, how to know whether something is in alignment for you, and some clues that you might not be in alignment

● How creating daily rituals can help you in your personal and professional life

How you can connect with Renée Walker:

Instagram: @reneewalkerwellness

Website: www.reneewalkerwellness.com (sign up for free 14-day trial and newsletter)

Free 14-day trial of Renée’s membership where you can try out her yoga and meditation: www.reneewalkerwellness.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: brendajasminworkshops

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Brenda’s Guide “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

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Living life with more passion and purpose may sound wonderful, but how do you discover what you’re passionate about and what your purpose is? The good news is that there are clues to uncovering your passions, and once you tap into them, they can lead you to living with more purpose, and positively impacting the world.

Listen in while Amy McLaren and I talk about all things related to passion and purpose. If you’re wondering how to tap into your passions and how that can lead you to a purpose-driven life, you’ll want to listen to this conversation!

Amy McLaren is a busy mom of two who splits her time between leading LadyStrength, an online community for entrepreneurial women, growing an Airbnb business, and being a hands-on CEO of Village Impact, the charity she and her husband founded more than a decade ago. Amy is the author of Passion to Purpose, a Seven-Step Journey to Shed Self-Doubt, Find Inspiration and Change Your Life (and the World) for the better.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

● What to do when you don’t know what your passion is

● Clues and signs to help you discover what your passionate about

● The trap a lot of women fall into when it comes to their passions and the things that bring them joy

● What is a Passion Timeline and how to create one

● Why it’s so important to keep your passions alive

● Blocks to dedicating time to what you’re passionate about and how to overcome them

● How your passion can lead to your purpose and doing more good in the world

● The importance of staying true to who you are

Here’s how you can connect with Amy McLaren:

Instagram: @amydownmclaren

Web site: www.amymclaren.com

Passion to Purpose Book: Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: brendajasminworkshops

Website:www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Brenda’s Guide “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

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Why do so many of us lose ourselves along the journey to womanhood and motherhood? Instead of living the flourishing life we envisioned for ourselves, many of us end up floundering and losing our identity along the way.

In this episode, parenting writer, maternal mental health advocate, and author of Welcome to the Jungle, Anneliese Lawton, shares how motherhood, postpartum depression and a health crisis led her to down a frantic path of self-discovery.

Anneliese shares some of the pivotal moments where she lost herself along the way and discusses how navigating the motherhood journey and all its challenges eventually led her back to her true self.

Anneliese Lawton is the author of Welcome to the Jungle, A Frantic Journey Through Motherhood and Self-Discovery. Anneliese is a Canadian gal with a big passion for maternal mental health. She had three kids in under four years and has lived to tell the tale. After reading dozens of self-help books, listening to podcasts, and writing for dozens of parenting publications – Anneliese learned that validation from other moms was key to feeling supported in motherhood. This mama of three (who wears too many hats) is Gabrielle Bernstein meets Workin’ Moms, meets the mom-next-door. With her, nothing is off-limits, and she hopes her writing will inspire, empower and help other women find joy and peace within themselves.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

● How a quick post Anneliese wrote on Facebook went viral…leading her to realize she had an important message to share that the world was eager to hear

● How Anneliese’s own struggle with anxiety and postpartum depression led her to becoming a maternal mental health advocate

● How a health crisis led her to hitting rock bottom and made her realize she needed to learn to love who she was on the inside

● How finding her voice and sharing it contributed to her healing

● The negative messages girls receive in the formative teenage years that lead them to believe they can’t be who they truly are

● How women fall into the trap of thinking they have to be perfect, especially in the age of social media

● How finding meaning and purpose in her mental health journey has helped Anneliese to speak out and inspire other women

● How even though some days she still feels like she is floundering in motherhood between piles of laundry, missing mittens and forgotten lunch bags, Anneliese’s journey of self-discovery had led her to feeling like she is flourishing in the sense of who she is now

Here’s how you can connect with Anneliese Lawton:

Instagram: @annielawton_

Facebook: grownupglamour

Website: annelieselawton.com

You can purchase her book at Chapters/Indigo, Coles, Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Her book is available in all major bookstores in 14 countries. If you’re located in Halton region, you can pick up a copy at Lakeside Home Living Home Boutique or Piper’s Closet.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Facebook: brendajasminworkshops

Website:www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

Brenda’s Guide “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”:https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

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In this first episode, Brenda shares the personal story that led to her being passionate about helping women create flourishing lives that they love. She shares what it means to flourish, what inspired her to create She Flourishes, what to expect in upcoming episodes, 6 pathways to creating a flourishing life, and why the concept of flourishing is near and dear to her heart. Join Brenda on this journey of flourishing so you can begin living an authentic life that brings you inner joy and happiness, and connects you to your passion and purpose.

You can connect with Brenda at www.brendajasmin.com or on Instagram @_brendajasmin

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