Brain-Body Resilience JPB
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A podcast dedicated to stressing less and living more. Equal parts personal development and story telling and a bit of brain science to back it up. New episodes drop every Monday! We're all busy so I keep it breif, just a little nugget to take into your day.
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BBR #183: Self-Care and Holistic Practices for Therapists with Chris McDonald
Discover how therapists can better care for themselves while supporting others with our special guest, Chris McDonald, a holistic therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, and author. Chris shares invaluable insights on the necessity of self-care for those who hold space for others' emotional and traumatic experiences. Learn how incorporating personal practices like yoga and mindfulness can elevate the authenticity and effectiveness of these techniques when applied in therapy session...
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BBR #182: Changing the way we understand and approach mental health
Today we're sifting through the layers layers of misunderstanding around mental health and self-care. Shifting towards an understanding that health is not a state of being, it is an action, skills to be practiced. Health is not an identity, it is the result of consistent actions. We'll get into the challenges of stress and anxiety, learning that state regulation as a skill to be honed rather than a state of being or a way to force discomfort away. Maintaining health in your bo...
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BBR #181: Navigating Life's Emotional Waves
After wrestling with the cultural expectation to prioritize intellect over emotion, I've come to a profound realization about the power of embracing our feelings, especially in moments of stress and joy. Today we navigate the complex terrain of our emotional world, where I share my journey of self-discovery and the transformative impact of acknowledging every feeling that arises. We explore the idea of "foreboding joy," a term brought to light by the insightful Brené Brown, and discuss w...
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BBR #180: The Art of Transformation with Former Forensic Psychologist Allison Guilbault
Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath you, not from an earthquake, but from an internal revelation? This is the journey Allison Guilbault, licensed therapist and mindset coach, walks us through—a journey marked by resilience, dedication, and a profound shift from the high-stakes world of forensic psychology to the empowering realm of coaching women toward self-liberation. Allison's story is a vivid illustration of the power held in personal choice, an invaluable blueprint for...
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BBR #179: The Influence of Media on Our Minds
Today's episode I strip away the noise of constant media consumption to uncover the profound effects on our brains and well-being. My own venture into a TV-free week revealed a trove of benefits, from deeper sleep to a mind free of clutter. I'll cover how everything we consume shapes our perceptions, subtly influencing everything from our beliefs to those pesky song lyrics stuck on repeat. As I reflect on the wisdom of the iconic Prince regarding content censorship, we'll also confront t...
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BBR 178: The Transformative Effects of Gratitude on Mental Health
Once a skeptic of the effects of gratitude, I've learned the science behind the benefits and it all makes sense now. Gratitude has an undeniable impact on mental health and well-being. With social media envy in your face, let's discuss how it distorts our view of success and impedes our ability to cherish personal milestones. Discover the neuroscientific perks of gratitude, including its capacity to activate the parasympathetic nervous system for better sleep and immunity, as...
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Fantastic podcast!
I'm so happy I was introduced to Jessica through my mindful movement training. She is so knowledgeable and I learned so much from her. Her podcast are so informative and her guests are just amazing. I learn so much from every episode that sometimes I have to listen to an episode twice just to get it all. thank you for putting all this out into the world !
Wrapping your head around important topics
This podcast is great! JPB offers so many tools, and she does it in a down-to-earth way so you can actually wrap your head around the science. These are important ideas that we can use to improve our well-being.