The Kindred & Brave Project

In this episode, Mandy shares more details about their family journey through ADHD with her son. The story may feel familiar - stress boils over and the connection between parent and child is broken. Insert Dr. Becky Kennedy - Mandy shares Dr. Becky’s most important parenting strategy and what it looked like for her and her son.  We introduce the topic of “The Mental Load” and what many women are...

In this episode Mandy shares how staying present allows us to find glimmers; or those little sparks of joy that evoke gratitude. She shares the single most important lesson from another podcast that became her lifeline during some of her toughest moments in grief, transitioning her mom to hospice care.    Episode 2 Practice:  Think about a FFT that you’ve had recently How do you feel about how you...

In this inaugural episode, Mandy introduces herself and takes you on a journey through some of the most pivotal moments in her life and stories of crossing oceans, crossing the country, love, and loss. You’ll learn about a common thread that helped her make some of life’s biggest decisions - trusting her gut. Learning about intuition and how to listen from your heart rather than your head has driv...

I'm Mandy Jankus and welcome to my new dream endeavor - The Kindred & Brave Project Podcast. This pod is about digging into the stories & experiences of emotional wellness, mothering, mental health, grieving, communication, and the connections that make us all part of the human family.    The Kindred & Brave Project is a place to share stories and feel seen. It’s about being kindred &a...