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Text Jackie!!! Insecurity is a feeling of vulnerability or uncertainty about oneself or one's abilities. It is often characterized by a lack of confidence or a fear of rejection, failure, or judgment from others. Insecurity can stem from a variety of sources, including early life experiences, social conditioning, and past trauma.  Jackie offers ways to overcome insecurity and shares how to st...

Text Jackie!!!  Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Being resilient does not mean a person doesn't experience stress, emotional upheaval, and suffering. Resilience involves the ability to work through emotional pain and suffering. This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience...

Text Jackie!!! Rudeness is generally defined as a display of disrespect, a breaking of social norms or expectations, a breach of etiquette , or ignoring "accepted" behavior. Jackie shares how to manage rude people and how to not get so triggered by them.  She also explains that sometimes we are the rude ones and we need to check ourselves and ask why am I acting this way.     This podcas...

Text Jackie!!! The holidays, for many, are not a joyful time.  The holidays can be a source of stress.  People experience the stress of gift-giving, financial burdens, hosting, social situations, family dynamics, past memories to live up to, and travel.  Jackie encourages you to audit your holiday traditions, finances, & how you spend your time to ensure that how you choose to celebrate the ho...

Text Jackie!!! Journaling is traditionally the exercise of writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and improve your mental health.  But traditional journaling may not be for everyone so Jackie offers some creative & alter...

Text Jackie!!! The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation. Mindful use is essential to social media consumption. This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as w...

Text Jackie!!! Whether it be from addiction, toxic relationships or unfulfilling jobs, many people get to places in their lives where they feel stuck and need a life change.  Changing your life is a process that moves you from unhappy, unhealthy, and unproductive choices to a healthy & happy place.  Jackie shares how the wheel of recovery is used to help make important life changes.  She share...

Text Jackie!!!  We often downplay the trauma we survived by telling ourselves that it wasn't a big deal, that we should just get over it, or that others may have it worse. However, as much as we might want to deny our trauma, in reality, it needs to be acknowledged, or it will continue to influence us.  Jackie shares the importance of acknowledging the trauma you survived and the benefits of...

Text Jackie!!! Focusing on negative thoughts may lead to decreased motivation as well as greater feelings of helplessness. This type of critical inner dialogue has even been linked to depression. Those who find themselves frequently engaging in negative self-talk tend to be more stressed.  Not only can negative thinking adversely affect our mental health, but it can also affect our physical health...

Text Jackie!!! When we practice self-love, we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, which has a healthy impact on our self-esteem. Self-love also encourages us to take care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally, and helps to protect us from outside influences that might diminish our self-worth.  Jackie offers a self-love flood for both your adult self and for your inner...

Text Jackie!!! Our nervous systems are highly sensitive especially if you are an empath or feel emotions deeply.  Jackie shares how to regulate your own nervous system and she provides skills to discern whether the energy your feeling is your own or if it belongs to someone else.  This podcast provides skills like “tracking” and “holding space” to protect your energy to be attuned to and separate...

Text Jackie!!! Emotional suffering refers to an intense emotional response to an experience that arises from  a particular event, occurrence, pattern of events or condition.    Jackie explains why we experience emotional suffering and she provides ways to move away from suffering to being able to manage these intense feelings in a healthy and productive way.  This podcast is a combination of Jacki...

Text Jackie!!! When we are in a state of overwhelm, stress or anxiety our nervous system gets dysregulated.  Jackie provides some self care practices to help bring calm and peace to the nervous system so that the immune system stays boosted and we are better able to manage the challenges of life more efficiently and with a very zen approach.   This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinica...

Text Jackie!!! Child sexual abuse occurs when a person uses his/her power over a child or youth, and involves the child in any sexual act. The power of the abuser can lie in age differences, intellectual or physical development, a relationship of authority over the child, and/or the child's dependency on him/her.  Adults who had experienced child abuse were two and a half times more likely to...

Text Jackie!!! Publicly making fun of,  name calling, and embarrassing your child are all forms of shaming.  Shaming a child can have significant negative effects on their emotional well-being. It can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and even behavioral issues. It can also damage the parent-child relationship and hinder the child's overall development.  Jackie shares that shaming...

Text Jackie!!! Traveling alone can be scary to consider but can also sound like an alluring adventure.  Jackie shares thoughts about traveling alone and why its an important part of personal development.  She also gives some tips on safety and what to expect when traveling solo!  The world is your playground. Go explore!!! This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as...

Text Jackie!!! Self-soothing helps the body reset itself during and after experiencing overwhelming stress and anxiety. . All people need soothing after a shock or following trauma or upset. Common self-soothing behaviors include reaching for an alcoholic drink or a tub of ice cream.  Jackie offers some healthier ways to self soothe that will help you to find your zen and bring your body & ner...

Text Jackie!!! One of the many painful types of trauma is that of tragic loss. Tragic loss occurs when a loved one unexpectedly dies or is killed, be it by an acute health condition, suicide, crime, accident, or natural disaster.  Jackie shares tools and insight on how to navigate this painful time and gives hope that healing will come.  This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insi...

Text Jackie!!! Splitting is a psychological mechanism which allows the person to tolerate difficult and overwhelming emotions by seeing someone as either good or bad, idealised or devalued. This makes it easier to manage the emotions that they are feeling, which on the surface seem to be contradictory.  Splitting is characterized by a rapid, extreme change in how a person or situation is perceived...

Text Jackie!!! The STOP skill stands for stop, take a step back, observe, and proceed mindfully .  The STOP skill helps you to be more assertive and responsive when dealing with distress.  It helps you to train your mind to be less emotionally reactive and impulsive.  The STOP skill is a tool that helps you to get your needs met in a productive way when dealing with conflict and stressful interact...

Text Jackie!!! Our bodies experience and manifest what our minds are feeling.  Our emotions directly impact our physical health.  Just as stress exacerbates heart disease, anger can manifest into arthritis, & fear of moving forward can create hip pain.  Our emotions are strong and directly impact our physical aches & pains.  Jackie encourages you to identify the underlying emotions causing...

Text Jackie!!! Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a disconnect between what a person who exhibits passive-aggressive behavior says and what he or she does.   Passive-aggressiveness is a behavior where people tend to avoid direct conflict and express their anger indirectly through sulking, procrastinati...

Text Jackie!!! What defines a successful life for you?  How do we create that life?  Harnessing the power of habits is a great way to pursue success. Committing to habits allows you to free up your brain capacity to make better decisions, do your best work when you are in a prime mental state, and stay on track even when things are difficult. This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical...

Text Jackie!!! A good story can entertain, motivate, and teach valuable lessons. That is why it is important we pay attention to the stories we tell ourselves. Stories can change how we see the world. But they can also impact how we see ourselves—especially if we tell ourselves the same ones over and over again. Our minds are wired to create a cohesive narrative out of the apparent chaos of life....

Text Jackie!!! Empaths are highly sensitive individuals, who have a keen ability to sense what people around them are thinking and feeling. Psychologists may use the term empath to describe a person that experiences a great deal of empathy, often to the point of taking on the pain of others at their own expense.  Jackie offers some ways to protect  & support your empathic spirit.  This podcast...