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It's been more than a few minutes, and a lot has happened!  The climbing trip was amazing, and no I haven't even attempted climbing since, but that is no reflection on how great the experience was. I think it served other purposes actually... Some reflections on joy.... experiencing it, appreciating it, and maybe even seeking it out.  Plus- a new yoga studio! Kali Yoga!  Thank you for li...

Wow, this sounds like a fun title, right?  I have a lot of thoughts about this. Alcohol is sold as the answer to pretty much everything: the way to have fun, be cool, connect with others, and conversely, also how to deal with sadness, disappointment etc. So, what does this look like when serious grief shows up? I'm sharing my experiences with this, and also highly aware that I do not want to...

I sincerely dislike 'Top 5' style episodes, but here we are. These are my best ideas for grievers and their supporters. I hope it is helpful, and please feel free to share further thoughts and ideas. Thank you for listening. Jen

If you are looking for grief support, a group of people who have gone through similar loss can be incredibly helpful. There is no shortage of groups you can find online- and some offer in person components too. My only suggestion is to keep trying to find your people-  once you find them, it is worth it. Here are the ones that worked best for me. Experience Camp for grieving kids through 12th grad...

Andrea Gibson: Love Letter From the Afterlife

A milestone birthday and my thoughts and experiences on receiving signs from Alex. I'm a total believer by the way. If you are curious about what signs look like and hearing more about them- please read this wonderful book: Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson  It is a beautiful read, and I found it comforting and hopeful.  Thank you for listening.

If a tree falls in the forest, and no one hears it- does it make a sound? I like existential questions of philosophy, and this one resonates on a couple levels for me.  Also, there is a LOT of emphasis on the first year after losing someone, but what happens on day 366? 

I’m sharing a few thoughts about why this question is so difficult when in the midst of grief, or really any challenging life stage. Also, I am a chronic over-thinker, so that doesn’t help in this scenario.  I also share the Buddhist parable , 'The story of the second arrow'. The message of this story is one that I revisit very frequently. It illustrates the difference between pain and s...

Flashback to…… International Women’s Day, March 8,  2020.  My friend and co-conspirator Judy @garagefitness and I dreamt of sharing The Class by Taryn Toomey live in Buffalo to honor and celebrate women. Thanks to generous support from @lululemon, it actually happened! We were blessed to have the inspiring and powerful @emilychristinemara travel to Buffalo from NYC and lead hundreds of women in an...

It’s now been 2 years since I took what I thought was a break for a few weeks. I considered starting again so many times, but it felt too overwhelming. I wasn’t sure how to begin and what to say.  Somehow, a few weeks ago I felt like starting, and so I recorded a 15 min. ‘ice breaker’. Trust me, it’s messy. But, guess what- that’s exactly where I’m at. I usually obsess over details and trying to m...

Hi Friends,  today is my first solo episode. I share an experience that happened when I was growing up that was difficult for me to process. Now from my adult perspective, it illustrates how mindfulness helps me navigate big and small situations as well as why I'm so passionate about sharing it.  Thank you for listening and please connect with your thoughts or feedback: jenniferdailygress@gma...

If you live in Buffalo you have probably heard about Unapologetic Coffee- they have a shop at 1375 Main St. in the city and their coffee is proudly served at many local business. Today I get to talk with Alisa Officer, who with her twin sister founded Unapologetic Coffee. The thing that hits me most about this brand is the authenticity and personality reflected in it. The logo, branding and vision...

Today's conversation might just change everything you thought about accounting and accountants.... It was a pleasure to talk with Dawn Scott, CPA about being a disrupter in the professional services field and how she has created her firm with her own rules. Hearing how she interacts with her clients and cares about their business is a breath of fresh air in a field which isn't always kno...

It is a rare opportunity to speak with such an accomplished scientist and hear her break down practical wellness information is a way we can all apply! Impressively, Heather is ranked in the top 1% of most influential scientists in the world (PLOS Biology). (See below)  ‘This ranking, considered the most prestigious worldwide, is based on the bibliometric information contained in the Scopus databa...

Ashley Middleton has been a corporate diversity facilitator since 2014 and she also has a great podcast entitled 'Figuring it Out'.  She recently released an episode called 'Being Black in America' and we unpack more of the ideas she shares. Ashley and I also crossover in the wellness fields and tie this all into our understanding and practices of mindfulness. It goes without s...

If you are curious about the dynamics of power, influence, getting what you want and being a better negotiator- do not miss this conversation with Professor Alison Fragale, Ph. D.  Alison.  Alison is an expert in these areas and presents it all with expertise and humor. We discuss our origin story of growing up in Pittsburgh,  the differences between women and men when it comes to negotiations and...

A quick few minutes to check in  and share where I'm at at the start of 2023 and also some greater clarity on the direction of the podcast.   Connect with me: jenniferdailygress@gmail.com @JenniferDailyGress  (IG and LinkedIn)

A festive holiday conversation with my sister Colleen Simonds before my holiday break…. Tree flocking …..what is it and why do it? Are you a supporter or consider it holiday sacrilege?  Where do we come down on holiday folklore ? Santa, Elf on the Shelf…..why not include the Easter Bunny and The Tooth Fairy too? ‘Loves Entertaining’   Is this something to aspire to or a recipe for anxiety? (do peo...

Thank you Dr. Bethany Lema for taking on what is a personal and sometimes scary subject for so many people (myself included)....hair loss. UGH. I share my own struggles and approach to dealing with this and I'm so grateful to Bethany for sharing the medical science behind all of this. As you'll hear, this is not an easy situation to diagnose and treat- but hopefully you'll come away...

Lisa Prefontaine is a licensed mental health counselor and shares so much important information in this conversation. I've been wanting to talk to a professional about this subject for a while after seeing one news article after another about how alcohol use and dependency among women is increasing, especially since the pandemic. Let me say that her approach is a wonderful combination of scie...

This is a fun conversation with Janna Willoughby-Lohr about the magical creations she makes out of paper to make people happy and 'bring meaning to people's lives'. Janna is an artist, business founder, sustainability entrepreneur, Buffalonian and mom. Check out her website here to see her creations..... https://www.papercraftmiracles.com/ We talk about the origin story of her busin...

It was a privilege to hear directly from WNY Women’s Foundation CEO Sheri Scavone about the state of child care in our region and her work in that area to support women and families.  I learned so much from this conversation and came away with seeing it as a two-fold challenge. On one side, there is a need for economic resources to increase availability, access and affordability of child care. Add...

What happens? Judy is an incredible human being and champion for women. Her heart and energy go into everything she does and nobody is left the same after an interaction with her!  We talk about her business: Garage fitness, being vulnerable, communication, supporting women, a little politics and more! Here’s a question we’d love your take on: How can you turn a complaint about your body into appr...

I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to speak with Lesline and talk about yoga, being a nurse and mom, her business and how all those things connect.  Trigger warning that there is talk of mental health challenges, suicide and postpartum depression. She shares this to encourage women who think they may need help or are struggling with mental health to reach out to a professional or in a crisis situatio...

This episode with Buffalo writer and workshop facilitator Nanette D. Massey jumps right into the conversations we do and don't have about race. Next Saturday Nov 5th, Nanette and renowned author Robin DiAngelo (White Fragility) will co-host an event at Canisius College entitle 'Real Talk About Race'.  We talk about the event, the nature of Robin's work in this space and the imp...