She Flourishes with Brenda Jasmin

Have you ever found yourself saying... "I'll slow down after this project." "I'll enjoy summer once things settle down." "I'll take time for myself when everyone else is taken care of." If so, this episode is for you. As we head into the heart of summer, I'm sharing some of the biggest insights from a beautiful week spent with an incredible group of wo...

Have you ever found yourself going around in circles trying to make a decision? Should I stay or should I go? Should I start the business? Should I write the book? Should I focus on this or that? Should I follow my heart or do what seems practical? If so, you're not alone. In this solo episode of She Flourishes, Brenda shares a powerful question she heard from Kathleen Cameron at a recent wome...

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you don't fully go after the things you say you want? Maybe it's writing a book. Starting a business. Taking a course. Launching a passion project. Making a change you've been thinking about for years. We tell ourselves we're too busy, too old, not ready, or not clear enough yet. But what if those aren't the real reasons? In this solo episod...

Have you been feeling flat, uninspired, disconnected, or like you've lost your spark? You're not alone. Many women in their 40’s and 50’s find themselves functioning well on the outside while quietly wondering why they feel stuck, restless, or like something is missing. Their lives look good on paper, yet they can't shake the feeling that there's more available to them. In this sol...

In this episode, Brenda introduces a new format called The Flourishing Five and shares 5 simple ways to prioritize more in-person connection in an increasingly digital world. After a week filled with birthday celebrations, pickleball lessons, live music, meaningful conversations, women’s gatherings, and hearing her kids laughing together in the kitchen with friends, Brenda was reminded just how so...

What if the dream you quietly gave up on… is still possible? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, Brenda sits down with author Suzanne Sewell to explore possibility, synchronicity, resilience, meaningful moments, and what it truly means to live in “present harmony.” Suzanne shares the powerful story of how a simple conversation with Brenda years ago helped reignite a dream she had...

What does it really mean to age beautifully in a world obsessed with looking younger? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of the She Flourishes podcast, Brenda sits down with professional makeup artist Julie Pickett for an honest conversation about beauty, aging, confidence, self-worth, and learning to feel at home in the skin you’re in. Julie has worked in the beauty industry for more...

Mother’s Day can bring up so many emotions when you no longer have your mom. In this special 2 B’s in a Pod conversation, my dear friend Binu Dhindsa and I open up about being part of a club no one ever wants to join…the club of experiencing life, and especially Mother’s Day, without your mom here in human form. Together, we share the grief, the tears, the anger, the memories, the signs, the love,...

Do you keep telling yourself that once life calms down, you’ll finally focus on yourself and the next chapter you really want? Once there’s more time. Once people need you less. Once things feel less overwhelming. Then you’ll write the book, get healthy, start the business, pursue the dream, or make the change. The reality is that life doesn’t magically settle down in midlife, it simply changes sh...

Today we’re celebrating Episode 150 and it’s a powerful one. After a short break, I’m back with 5 life-changing lessons inspired by the Artemis II mission to the moon. This isn’t about space, it’s about what’s possible for YOU. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late, felt stuck waiting for the “right time,” or are craving more meaning, joy, and purpose… this episode is your reminder: - It’s not...

Do affirmations actually work? Or are they just self-delusion dressed up as positivity? In this solo episode of The She Flourishes Podcast, Brenda Jasmin revisits affirmations through a science-backed lens. If you grew up in the 90s, you probably remember Stuart Smalley staring into a mirror on Saturday Night Live declaring, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.” It w...

Are signs and synchronicities real … or are we simply noticing what we’re primed to see? In this “Two B’a in a Pod” conversation, Brenda and her guest, Binu Dhindsa explore the intersection of science and spirituality …from the reticular activating system (RAS) and “magical thinking,” to feathers, repeating numbers, and those moments that feel like a wink from the universe . Whether you’re woo-cur...

Winter in Canada can feel long, dark, and relentless…and when you add polar vortex temperatures, heavy snowfall, and limited daylight, it’s no wonder many of us start to feel the winter heaviness. In this episode, Brenda shares compassionate, practical ways to support your mood, energy, and nervous system during deep winter, without toxic positivity or unrealistic expectations. This is not about “...

Content Note: This episode contains discussion of serious illness, medical trauma, stroke, coma, and organ transplantation. While this is ultimately a story of hope, resilience, and healing, some listeners may find parts of the journey emotionally intense. Please check in with yourself and listen in a way that feels supportive for you. In today’s deeply moving episode of the She Flourishes Podcast...

Happy 2026 and welcome back to the She Flourishes podcast. In this solo episode, Brenda hops on the mic for a cozy, free-flow conversation about what it really feels like to begin a new year in midlife without pressure, perfection, or the “new year, new you” hustle. Brenda reflects on the shift she’s noticing in New Year messaging, away from fixing ourselves and toward easing in with compassion, i...

What if your relationship with exercise could feel gentler, kinder, and deeply connected…instead of driven by shame, comparison, or perfectionism? If exercise has ever felt like a “should,” a struggle, or something you use to fix your body, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Martha Munroe, coach, researcher, and author of A...

Feeling overcommitted or stretched thin as the holidays approach? Brenda is joined by her friend and colleague Binu Dhindsa for a “Two B’s in a Pod” episode, where they have an honest, reflective conversation about people-pleasing, boundaries, and why being “busy” is not a badge of honour. This episode invites you to notice where over-giving, over-committing, and fear of disappointing others may b...

How do you stay hopeful when your life turns upside down? In this raw, compassionate conversation, sisters Krista Merkley and Laurie Bruce open up about polycystic kidney disease (PKD), stage 5 kidney failure, the search for a living donor, and the real work of holding on to hope. We talk about what resilience really looks like, not the everyday version, but the kind you find when you’re facing 10...

From parking spots to purpose, we’re exploring the truth behind manifesting. What is manifesting, really? And where’s the line between grounded spirituality and magical thinking? In this fun, honest, yet deep conversation, I’m joined by two of my business and real-life besties, Renée Walker (host of Spiritually Wired) and Binu Dhindsa (host of High Vibes with Binu). Together, we pull back the curt...

This week, we’re celebrating 3 years and 140 episodes of the She Flourishes podcast with a very special guest…the woman who has quietly been part of every single episode behind the scenes. Stay to the end for the episode bloopers from the episode. My podcast producer, Stacy Maynard, joins me on the mic for the first time to pull back the curtain on what really goes into creating and sustaining a s...

The holiday season can be beautiful, but let’s face it, it can also be a lot. Between the never-ending to-do lists, the emotional labour, the pressure to “make the magic,” and the expectations we carry (often quietly), many women end the season feeling depleted or like they’ve created the magic for everyone else, while sacrificing their own joy in the process. In this episode, Brenda offers a gent...

Are you exhausted from “doing all the things” and still feeling like it’s never enough? In this episode, I’m joined by burnout & alignment coach Mel Grime to talk honestly about burnout, recovery, and what it really means to live in alignment as a woman in 2025. Tune in to hear Mel’s powerful personal story of being brought to her knees by burnout. She shares how panic attacks, depression, aut...

After the Toronto Blue Jays’ heartbreaking Game 7 loss, Brenda reflects on what this unforgettable season revealed about belonging, connection, and the power of community. From childhood memories of feeling different on the baseball field to cheering alongside millions of Canadians this fall, Brenda explores how belonging isn’t about winning, it’s about shared meaning and togetherness. Drawing on...

In this special crossover episode that was originally aired on the Spiritually Wired podcast, my dear friend and collaborator Renee Walker interviews me about where positive psychology meets spirituality. We unpack common misconceptions (no, it’s not “happy-ology”), talk about resilience as a learnable skill, explore psychological safety at work and in life, and share grounding practices for sensi...

Brenda shares real-life takeaways from attending the High Vibe Women event, a day filled with inspiration, connection, and powerful reminders about how we show up in high-energy spaces. In this candid episode, she opens up about what it’s like to walk into a room full of ambitious women, how to manage your energy when you want to “do it all,” and what to do when comparison whispers that you should...