The I Matter Mindset Podcast

She said, "Put on some lipstick, smile...”, but grief isn’t that simple. Grief isn’t only about death. It can be hidden, silent, and sometimes it gets stuck trapped by bad advice, lack of support, or guilt. In this video we dive deep into the five major types of loss that shape our lives and why grief sometimes becomes complicated. Using the classic five stages of grief from the Kübler-Ross model...

Content Warning: This video discusses sexual assault, grooming, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode of The I Matter Mindset podcast, James and Gail discuss the sensitive and often taboo topic of sexual assault. They explore the statistics surrounding sexual violence, Gail's personal experiences with assault, and the emotional and psychological impacts that followed. The conve...

This conversation delves into the complexities of ADHD, exploring personal experiences, emotional impacts, and coping strategies. It emphasizes the importance of understanding ADHD as a different way of functioning rather than a disorder to be fixed. The discussion also touches on the nature vs. nurture debate regarding ADHD and encourages embracing the unique strengths that come with it.

Why do we lose it, snap, shut down, or spiral before we even know what hit us? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Gail and James break down what’s actually happening in your brain when emotions take over. From childhood wiring to stress overload, we’re exposing the science behind your emotional blowups and how to rewire them. Learn how to calm your amygdala, train your prefrontal cortex, and use sim...

In this conversation, Gail and James explore the journey of self-discovery and the impact of childhood experiences on adult identity. They discuss the roles we play as coping mechanisms developed in response to immature parenting and how these roles can persist into adulthood, affecting relationships and self-worth. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns, understandin...

In this episode of The I Matter Mindset, James and Gail delve into the concept of emotional immaturity, exploring its roots in childhood experiences and its impact on adult life and behavior. They discuss how emotionally immature parenting can create deep-seated wounds that affect self-worth and relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing these patterns, understanding...

In this introduction episode of the 'I Matter Mindset' podcast, hosts James and Gail introduce their mission to explore the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem. They emphasize the importance of understanding the difference between the two, highlighting that self-worth is inherent and unconditional, while self-esteem is often based on external validation. The conversation delves into personal ex...