Be Real with JoDee

Send me a message!! What if the thing holding you back isn’t that you’re not capable… but that you’ve already decided how it’s going to turn out? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between optimism and pessimism and why being pessimistic can feel like you’re just being “realistic” or protecting yourself, when sometimes it’s actually keeping you from trying, growing, and staying in...

Send me a message!! Do you ever feel like everyone else is naturally confident except you? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths about confidence: that some people are just born with it. The truth is confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill you build. We’ll talk about why confident people still feel nervous, why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck, and how confide...

Send me a message!!  Dreading camp this summer? Thinking:  “It’s going to be boring.”  “I won’t know anyone.”  “What if I don’t fit in?” In this week’s episode of Be Real with JoDee, I’m sharing simple confidence hacks to help you survive camp, make friends, handle homesickness, and actually enjoy yourself even if you don’t want to go. Because confidence isn’t feeling comfortable. Confidence is be...

Send me a message!! Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start thinking: “Say something.” “Don’t be awkward.” “Be more social.” And then suddenly your mind goes blank? In this episode of Be Real with JoDee, we’re talking about why forcing yourself to “be social” actually creates more anxiety and overthinking. I’ll teach you a simple mindset shift that helps calm your nervous system, stop t...

Send me a message!! What if the reason you feel stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed… isn’t because your goal is too hard? In this episode, I’m breaking down something that will change the way you see your brain forever:  Your brain doesn’t care what’s true.  It believes whatever you repeat. So if you keep thinking “I can’t do this” or “this is too hard,” your brain will accept that as fact and you’...

Send me a message!! What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you lack confidence… but because you’re relying on the wrong kind? In this episode, we break down the difference between confidence and self-confidence and why it matters more than you think. Confidence comes from your past. It’s built by doing something over and over again until you trust you can do it. But self-confidence? That’...

Send me a message!! In this episode, we’re talking about something that feels SO hard …having difficult conversations. It can feel like you only have two options: stay quiet and people-please… or speak up and risk hurting someone or starting a fight. But what if that’s not actually true? What if the real question isn’t “Do I be nice or do I be honest?” What if the question is: “How can I be kind a...

Send me a message!! I’m taking you inside a real talk I gave to a club volleyball team, where we got into confidence, anxiety, pressure, and what to do with all the thoughts in your head. But here’s the thing this isn’t just about sports. Everything I teach in this talk applies to school, friendships, performance, and just being a teenager trying to figure life out. If you’ve ever felt nervous, no...

Send me a message!! You are under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago. In this episode, we talk about how the labels you give yourself shape your identity and how you can choose new thoughts, new actions, and become the person you want to be starting today.

Send me a message!! In middle school and high school, one of the worst things someone can call you is a “tryhard.” Like somehow caring about school, sports, or your goals is embarrassing. But what if that idea is completely backwards? In this episode of Be Real with JoDee, we talk about why trying hard is actually one of the coolest and bravest things you can do. JoDee shares a story about Victor...

Send me a message!! The way you talk to yourself is the same energy you bring to other people. Let’s learn how self-compassion changes everything.

Send me a message!! Ever notice how the second you tell yourself “I should do this” or “I have to do that,” you suddenly feel tired, annoyed, or totally unmotivated? In this episode, we talk about why pressure and guilt actually shut your brain down and why that doesn’t mean you’re lazy or unmotivated. You’ll learn a simple question you can ask yourself that helps your brain calm down and be willi...

Send me a message!! If you’ve ever walked into school feeling like no one likes you or you don’t fit in, this episode is for you. Your brain isn’t telling you the truth. It’s just trying to keep you safe based on what’s happened before. Your brain looks for evidence that matches what you already believe. So if you believe you don’t have friends, it will notice every time someone doesn’t talk to yo...

Send me a message!! What if you didn’t have to hate yourself into becoming better? So many of us think that shaming ourselves, replaying past mistakes, or calling ourselves lazy or a procrastinator will finally motivate us. But it doesn’t. It just keeps us stuck and feeling embarrassed, discouraged.   In this episode, we talk about why your past choices don’t define you, why self-criticism doesn’t...

Send me a message!! Finals week hits and suddenly your brain is yelling, “I’m stressed, I’m overwhelmed, I have too much to do!” And then… you don’t actually do anything. In this episode, I break down why telling yourself you’re stressed actually makes finals harder , not easier and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop spiraling, calm your nervous system, and still show up and do your best...

Send me a message!! In this episode ai break down what I actually did this week feeling bad about not completing my goals.  We also dive into a trick we used this week in coaching for when someone doesn’t like you.   

Send me a message!! What if you’re only one thought away from feeling confident today?  In this episode I tell you a story about a client that chose a thought intentionally and watched her whole school life change!

Send me a message!! Your brain believes what you teach it. Let’s train it to see your strength, your potential, and who you’re becoming — not just your fears.

Send me a message!! In this episode of Be Real with JoDee , we talk about what to do when you’re not getting the validation you want from your coach, your teammates, or anyone else. If you’ve ever walked off the field wishing someone would say “good job” — and instead heard only what you did wrong — this episode is for you. JoDee shares a story from a recent coaching session with a teen athlete wh...

Send me a message!! How to feel better without changing anyone!!!

Send me a message!! Fall break sounds awesome until you are sitting sound brain rotting in your phone and feeling bad about your life.  In this episode we break down what is actually going on in your brain and how you can feel better!

Send me a message!! How can you finally get motivated to clean your room or finish your paper or anything else in your life?  Starting is the hardest part and I’m going to give you the best back to get started!  

Send me a message!! We spend so much time preparing for the worst and what ends up happening it we make it even more likely the worst will happen!  Listen today to find out how optimism could change your entire life!

Send me a message!! Fighting with friends is the worst but what if you don’t have to match the negative defensive energy?  Find out how to feel calm no matter what your friends are doing.  

Send me a message!! It’s hard because you know you shouldn’t worry but you cant help it!  In this episode we give you real tips to use in the moment you are worrying!