Fullness & Flourishing

In this episode, Jess provides some suggestions and insights for supporting others when they are grieving. She discusses the power of being with people without trying to rush them away from their sadness and not making assumptions about what they feel and need.  Resources mentioned: Purchase GOOD GRIEF cards   Trauma Healing Institute- Safe Listener Promise  Bottle of Tears - Grief Gifts  

In this episode, Jess centers the conversation on some education about the grieving process, including examining the well-known stages of grief and a framework that better reflects the real chaos of grief.  Resources mentioned:  Purchase Good Grief cards  Megan Devine - Therapist, Author, and Grief Specialist Grief Share- support groups  A Haven - grief support in Chester County, PA

In this episode, Jess shares thoughts about grief and portions of a conversation with her younger sister, in which they process personal and professional experiences with grief. The conversation takes them on a winding journey through types of grief, losing a loved one, disenfranchised grief, and how to do better as we bear witness to loss in the lives of others. Jess shares about a passion projec...

In this final episode of the series, Jess and Johnny talk about how bravery is a worthy risk to take and how they have already seen this show up in their family life. They reflect on how being brave can look like standing up for someone, trying again after failure, or doing hard things with others.  Check out @besafe.bekind.bebrave on Instagram  for more related content 

In this episode, Johnny and Jess continue discussing their “Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Brave” parenting approach. They focus on defining and casting a vision for kindness in their family and community. They distinguish between being “nice” and the posture of kindness. They also acknowledge the examples they have seen of kindness and share a few ways they encourage it in their kids. Check out @besafe.bek...

In this episode, Jess is joined by her husband Johnny and they share a bit of their parenting journey as well as the phrase that provides vision, accountability, and positive reinforcement for their kids: “Be safe, Be Kind, Be Brave.” Although there is a family and parenting focus, this episode is for everyone, hopefully, it causes you to think more deeply about how you were raised and how are/wou...

In this episode, Johnny returns to continue discussing their “Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Brave” parenting approach. More specifically, they unpack what they mean by “be safe” including their own experiences growing up, their racial lenses, and how these principles play out in their blended family. 

In this final episode of the series, we talk about the unique challenges of emotions for trauma survivors and explore suggestions for prioritizing self-compassion when doing this post-traumatic healing work.  Jess also answers some frequently asked questions from therapy clients about feelings and suggests the following resources to explore:  FREE Getting Acquainted With Your Emotions Journal can...

Practice holding space for your feelings by acknowledging their impermanence and noticing their power. Use this to guide a short mindful moment for yourself whenever you need it. 

In this episode we continue our conversation about emotional experience, expression, and repression…but this time joined by a guest! Dayton is a friend and the first official guest of Fullness & Flourishing. He showed up with vulnerability, humor, and really helpful insight, which is very on-brand. We talk about comforting the young versions of ourselves, how funeral music has unlocked grief f...

In this episode, we discuss our relationship with emotions, the how and why of emotional experience, expression, and repression. The most important thing is to remember you can always improve your relationship with your feelings and starting with compassion for the emotional patterns you have developed is much more productive than shaming yourself for not being better at expressing or experiencing...

In this first episode, we focus on Jess’ journey to podcasting via some core memories that made her the therapist she is today. We also looked at the meaning of the words in the podcast’s title and talked about how this space has the potential to support fullness and inspire flourishing.  Notes and mentions:  “We’re all born into the world looking for someone who is looking for us”- Dr. Curt Thomp...