You’re Not for Everyone

Text Jackie!!! John Soares is a Captain on the Somerset Fire Department in Massachusetts.  He's been on the job for 31 years.  He shares the highs & lows of being in a career of service.  He opens up about the impact the job has had on his mental health as well how it has affected his relationship with his family.   He also provides advice for upcoming first responders.  This is a candid,...

Text Jackie!!! Our tendency when experiencing difficult emotions like sadness, grief, shame and anger is to distract ourselves with work, self-medicating through drugs, alcohol or other addictions, or to stay super busy.   Jackie will give you tools  to “sit with” these emotions and to learn to observe, or notice, what is going on in their window of consciousness while attempting to not react to i...

Text Jackie!!! Frankie was born in a female body and transitioned into a male when he was an adult.  He shares how confusing it was as a child and teen to be in the "wrong body".  As he became a young adult and learned about the possiblity of changing his gender, he knew this was the path for him.  Frankie also shares the judgement and bullying he endured that happened within the LGBTQ c...

Text Jackie!!! Christian shares her traumatizing story of losing her sister to suicide.  She also experienced the loss of a good friend to cancer and the death of her mom soon after.  Anger was a constant theme in her life and the healing was a very long, dark road.  She has come out on the other side and today is living a joyful life.  Christian shares the darkness and the light of healing comple...

Text Jackie!!! Overthinking is when you dwell or worry about the same thought repeatedly . People who overthink can be paralyzed by their worries and may struggle to make decisions or take action. Overthinking can be caused by — and can contribute to — depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.  Jackie shares tip on how to quiet the overthinking thoughts and to live in the present mom...

Text Jackie!!! As a dance & fitness instructor for over 35 years, I have been fascinated to watch where people choose to take their positions in the studio.  Some people take the front row with confidence, others are comfortable in the middle blending in, while others hide in the back and choose to remain unseen.  WHY?  I ask you to do some self-reflection as to why you choose the spot in clas...

Text Jackie!!! Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship dynamic where one person assumes the role of “the giver,” sacrificing their own needs and well-being for the sake of the other, “the taker.” The bond in question doesn’t have to be romantic; it can occur just as easily between parent and child, friends, and family members. Patterns of codependent behavior generally involve four main theme...

Text Jackie!!! Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion. This means that people who experience BPD feel emotions intensely and for extended periods of time, and it is harder for them to return to a stable baseline after an emotionally triggering event.  This difficulty can lead to impulsivity, poor self-image, stormy relationships and in...

Text Jackie!!! How your body moves in life, dance class, sex, and work reveals a great deal of who you are on the inside.  Past hurts, traumas, and pain can cause parts of our bodies to freeze.  Because we have buried these past hurts, we have disconnected from ourselves both physically and emotionally.  Jackie offers several ways to help identify where you are held in your body and how to learn t...

Text Jackie!!! We don't often hear the words toxic & positivity joined together but people are often toxically positive in our culture.  Many people are so uncomfortable with uncomfortable emotions they prefer to grin and bear it and encourage others to do the same.  Toxic positivity is defined as the overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state that results in the denial, minimization...

Text Jackie!!! When Megan Morrison's first baby was 9 months old, she became pregant again and this time with twins.  From the moment she received the news, she was also informed this would be an extremely high risk pregnancy and one or both of the babies may not live.  Each doctors visit brought the same fear & concerns - the babies were extremely high risk.  Her story is brave, overwhel...

Text Jackie!!! I had quite an emotional experience while riding a jet ski.  I experienced fear, joy, excitement, and zen.   I used my adventure on a jet ski as a metaphor for facing our fears!!!  Maybe its time for you to step out of your comfort zone and do that thing you are afraid of!!!  This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience...

Text Jackie!!! Givers need to set limits because takers never do.   If you are exhausted and maybe a little bitter and angry because you give so much and it is not reciprocated -- it's time to set boundaries.  It is time to start protecting your time, space, energy, money and home.  Jackie gives you tips to set healthy boundaries in your life!!! This podcast is a combination of Jackie's...

Text Jackie!!! This episode teaches the STOP skill.  This skill is a very helpful & practical way to manage your anger.  Jackie also discusses how holding on to anger & past hurts affects both our physical & mental health.  The hope is that you can learn to manage anger, get your needs met in a healthy way &  to release all past hurts.  Your life will become lighter and you will ex...

Text Jackie!!! There is so much chaos, over stimulation, grief & hostility in the world today.  Social media alone can be overwhelming and disrupting.  Jackie provides tools on how to keep your peace amongst the chaos.  We can't escape difficult people or the horrific world events, but don't need to allow it to disturb our peace and positive vibe. This podcast is a combination of Jac...

Text Jackie!!! "I'm fine" is one the most common ways to keep the truth hidden about how you are really doing.   We have all done it.  People keep secrets about past trauma, abuse, their feelings, and much more.  But keeping secrets separates us from people.  Secrets isolate us and when these secrets are left unsaid, our physical & mental health often decline.  Listen & lear...

Text Jackie!!! Laura Mcmanus is a friend who shared her personal experience of trauma, abuse and the loss of her father.  It took her years to realize that she was using alcohol to self medicate her anxiety.  Her story is one many can relate to.   Laura shares how she survived an emotional breakdown and finally got the help that she needed. This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical i...

Text Jackie!!! We all need a self care tool kit and we want to start these self care practices today.  We don't want to wait for a crisis before we start taking care of ourselves.  The tools include physical, emotional, spiritual, people and lifestyle support. This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience gained from years of mento...

Text Jackie!!! Jackie interviews Nina Soares, LMHC.  Nina is a colleague and a licensed holistic mental counselor.  Nina shares her personal experience of growing up with a father who struggles with bipolar.  She also shares clinical insight and guidance.  This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience gained from years of mentoring, coa...

Text Jackie!!! Jackie provides insight into identifying toxic people and removing  them from your life.  Toxic people are also viewed as energy vampires and narcissists.  These toxic people drain our energy,  take our confidence & make us question our intuition.  It's time to let them go! This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life expe...

Text Jackie!!! Depression is debalitating.  It takes away our love of life, hobbies, work, & family.  Jackie shares insight on identifying depression in ourselves & our loved ones and provides tools to help manage it.  This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience gained from years of mentoring, coaching & counseling. Purcha...

Text Jackie!!! My good friend Heather shares her journey of recovery.   Her drinking started at 11 years of age and has become a life long battle.  She shares her times of relapse as well as sobriety.  She offers wonderful support and guidance to those who are also in this battle. This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience gained fro...

Text Jackie!!! This episode discusses the dark night of the soul as we grieve major losses in our lives.  Jackie provides guidance to what to expect when grieving  and also discusses tools for healing through sacred pain.  This podcast is a combination of Jackie's clinical insight as well as her wisdom & life experience gained from years of mentoring, coaching & counseling.   Purchase...