MandyJankus

The Kindred & Brave Project

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Life is messy and hard and full of opportunities to learn and grow. We believe that our humanness makes us kindred and sharing our stories makes us brave. The goal of The Kindred & Brave Project is to talk about the interconnection of strength and struggle in our lives by digging into topics such as mental health, emotional wellness, grief, motherhood, partnership, communication, and how to be learner instead of a knower. Mandy will share experiences from caretaking to the college classroom and beyond and offer actionable practices for listeners to try in their own lives. The Kindred & Brave P...

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MandyJankus

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Episode 3: Holiday Hustle, Repair, & The Mental Load 05.12.2023 22:40

In this episode, Mandy shares more details about their family journey through ADHD with her son. The story may feel familiar - stress boils over and the connection between parent and child is broken. Insert Dr. Becky Kennedy - Mandy shares Dr. Becky’s most important parenting strategy and what it looked like for her and her son. We introduce the topic of “The Mental Load” and what many women are...

Episode 2: Glimmers Grief & Grace 28.11.2023 27:27

In this episode Mandy shares how staying present allows us to find glimmers; or those little sparks of joy that evoke gratitude. She shares the single most important lesson from another podcast that became her lifeline during some of her toughest moments in grief, transitioning her mom to hospice care. Episode 2 Practice: Think about a FFT that you’ve had recently How do you feel about how you...

Episode 1: Trusting Your Gut 14.11.2023 18:10

In this inaugural episode, Mandy introduces herself and takes you on a journey through some of the most pivotal moments in her life and stories of crossing oceans, crossing the country, love, and loss. You’ll learn about a common thread that helped her make some of life’s biggest decisions - trusting her gut. Learning about intuition and how to listen from your heart rather than your head has driv...

The Kindred & Brave Project Trailer 07.11.2023 1:47

I'm Mandy Jankus and welcome to my new dream endeavor - The Kindred & Brave Project Podcast. This pod is about digging into the stories & experiences of emotional wellness, mothering, mental health, grieving, communication, and the connections that make us all part of the human family. The Kindred & Brave Project is a place to share stories and feel seen. It’s about being kindred &a...