She Flourishes with Brenda Jasmin Brenda Jasmin

Join host Brenda Jasmin in the season finale of the She Flourishes podcast as she takes you behind the scenes of an incredible season two! 🌟

In this heartfelt episode, Brenda reflects on her podcast journey so far, celebrating the highs and navigating the challenges of podcasting. From preparing solo episodes to overcoming technical hurdles, she shares her personal growth and the joy of stepping out of her comfort zone to bring you inspiring conversations.

In this episode Brenda shares:


Highlights of the season, including the most popular episodes
A peek behind the curtain…hear interesting stories, memorable moments and challenges faced while creating this season.
Personal growth and insights gained during Season 2 of the podcast
The podcast’s exciting climb in global rankings!

Brenda also gives a shoutout to her amazing team: Podcast Producer Stacy Maynard, Music Composer Leah Hidalgo, and Designer Karina Fernandez, whose talents have been instrumental in the show's success.

As the podcast takes a summer break, Brenda announces special compilations of guest wisdom to keep you inspired. She encourages you to continue your personal development journey and looks forward to reconnecting in September for an even more flourishing season three.

Tune in for a heartfelt thank you to all listeners and a celebration of growth, gratitude, and the flourishing journey ahead. 🌸

About Brenda Jasmin:

Brenda Jasmin is a resilience trainer, certified life coach, creator of the Happiness Habits Academy, and host of the She Flourishes podcast. Brenda delivers workshops on the science of resilience and wellbeing to corporate and public audiences.

Brenda is passionate about helping women experience greater well-being and less stress using research-based tools from the field positive psychology. Along with her two coaching certifications, Brenda holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP).

Brenda has been married to her university sweetheart for over 20 years, is a mother to a 21-year-old daughter and 18-year old son and has a yellow lab named Cali. When she’s not coaching or delivering talks, you can find Brenda hiking, watching a sunrise, downhill skiing or watching the latest season of Bridgerton or The Crown.

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

Want to build deeper, more meaningful friendships? You’re not alone. With 61% of people reporting that they feel lonely on a regular basis, it’s more important than ever to build deeper connections and more meaningful friendships.

In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome friendship expert Shasta Nelson, author of the renowned book Frientimacy. Shasta discusses the vital role friendships play in our health, happiness, and overall well-being. She shares insights on how we can overcome loneliness and build deeper, more meaningful relationships in our lives. Tune in to learn about the three essential components of friendship: positive emotions, consistency, and vulnerability. Shasta also provides practical advice for prioritizing friendships and fostering connections, both personally and professionally. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that underscores the importance of social health and flourishing friendships.

Some of the topics we discuss:


The Importance of Friendship and Loneliness
Understanding Loneliness and Connection
The Changing Nature of Social Connections
The Pandemic's Impact on Social Behavior
The Importance of Social Exertion
Impact of Relationships on Physical Health
Loneliness and Types of Social Needs
Deepening Existing Friendships
Strategies for Building Stronger Connections

About Shasta Nelson:

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert on social relationships, speaking across the the U.S. and facilitating events to build belongingness and human connection. She’s a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and has been quoted in several publications, including Forbes, the New York Times, and TIME magazine; and she has been interviewed live on dozens of TV shows, such as the Today Show and Steve Harvey Show. And, if you haven’t yet seen her popular TED talks, then you’ll want to check them out after listening to this podcast.

Shasta has written three books on social relationships and belongingness, including Frientimacy, Friendships Don’t Just Happen and The Business of Friendship

Here’s how you can connect with Shasta Nelson:

Check out Shasta’s new Frientimacy Podcast:

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/frientimacy-finding-our-way-to-more-fulfilling-friendships/id1747351930

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u0JAoVE4iJx1xF451Gtto?si=Drfs7ACgQ82NWrPNkFe-Pg

Website: https://www.shastanelson.com/

Books:

Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health & Happiness

https://a.co/d/6eGIpxB

The Business of Friendship

https://a.co/d/6wO22vR

Friendships Don’t Just Happen

https://a.co/d/gJcqsYu

Shasta’s TedX Talks: 

TedX Talk - Frientimacy: The Three Requirements of All Healthy Friendships

https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

TedX Talk - Relationally Fit: The Social Secret to a Longer, Happier Life:

https://youtu.be/irRtftdsW8E?si=fcB8cE-M6CQ0SwXy

Instagram: @ https://www.instagram.com/shastamnelson/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShasGFC/videos

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

In this episode, Brenda welcomes Nicole Cairns to discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health. Nicole debunks common myths, shares statistics on mental health challenges, and offers practical advice for supporting oneself and loved ones. Nicole’s extensive background includes transitioning from a career in computer science to health and wellness, to her current role as the Director of Health and Well-being at Linbrook School. Tune in to learn valuable insights and to receive guidance on supporting mental health in yourself and your loved ones.

About Nicole Cairns:

Nicole has always had a thirst for knowledge related to health.  Although more of a hobby as a young athlete, with a change in career in her 30s it became a primary focus.  With the birth of her children, Nicole decided to divert from her expertise in computer science, which she had applied as both a software designer and then later the head of technology at a high school, to dive into the health arena.  Nicole, with a two-year-old in one hand and an infant in the other, went back to school to earn her Registered Holistic Nutrition designation while starting Thorpe Benefit’s Health and Wellness Inc, the health and wellness consulting division of Thorpe Benefits, an employee benefits consulting company. It is here where she entered the world of Corporate Health and Wellness. In the subsequent 10 years, she went on to become certified in Applied Positive Psychology, Positive Education, and Mental Health Leadership from Queens University and designed and delivering corporate wellness programs across over 10 facets of health including communication, resilience, financial wellbeing, fitness, nutrition, psychological safety and more to 100s of organizations.  She has earned industry awards for creating corporate wellness solutions that exceed industry standards in terms of breadth, efficacy and engagement and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Innovators in Mental Health and Safety by DiversityCan Magazine. In her 5th year as the Director of Health and Well-being at Linbrook School, a K-8 all boys school in Oakville, she is thrilled to be an integral part of a community that is leading the pack in the area of positive education in Canada and putting well-being at the heart of education.

Here’s how you can connect with Nicole Cairns:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicoleacairns

Email: ncairns@linbrook.ca

Some suggested mental health resources:

A great website with lots of tools for helping parents and children with regards to building children’s resilience: https://biglifejournal.com/

When looking for help for yourself or someone you are supporting:


If your employer has an Employee Assistance plan, they have great online resources, sometimes they have online self-guided CBT, and they have access to therapists and counsellors. Your HR team will have the needed contact information and it is anonymous.  


CAMH (Centre for addiction and mental health has wonderful resources) https://www.camh.ca/



Mental Health Helplines:


Kids Help Phone    1-800-668-6868 (ages 5 – 20) (text 686868) *24-hour confidential and anonymous support
Canada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory (1-877-746-1963)
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (1-866-633-4220)
Toronto Distress Centre   (416-408-4357) *(24 hour helpline) crisis, emotional support and suicide prevention + intervention + postvention service agency.
Canadian Mental Health Association  (416-646-5557)
Ontario Mental Health Helpline (1-866-531-2600)
Ementalhealth.ca  (screening tools & find out what is in your local community) 

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook:

‘When we step into newer versions of ourselves, discomfort often follows.’ Candice Neveu shares her raw and real experience of facing imposter syndrome head-on after delivering her first TEDx talk. Hear her profound insights on personal growth and visibility as Candice shares her inspiring journey to becoming a TEDx speaker with host, Brenda Jasmin. They discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome, personal growth, and the impact sudden visibility had on Candice’s life and business. Candice also shares practical advice on self-compassion, building self-trust, and celebrating achievements.

About Candice Neveu:

Candice Neveu worked for more than 15 years as an educator at the post-secondary level and holds a master's degree in English and a certificate in adult and continuing education from the University of Victoria. She is a certified Wayfinder life coach, trained through the Martha Beck Institute, and specializes in supporting women to find a career that lights them up and allows them to live a purposeful and deeply satisfying life in their 40s and beyond. She’s the founder of Candice Neveu Coaching, which offers career and academic coaching to help people tap into their potential and pursue their goals while shedding the burdens of overwork and self-doubt.

Neveu’s mission is to empower people to construct lives that are both fulfilling and meaningful. She firmly believes that every individual is entitled to a life rich in purpose, and she's committed to being the guide on that path. Her journey as a working mother of two, juggling her career with school and life, has been instrumental in shaping her unique coaching approach, which melds her pedagogical acumen and feminist lens with her personal experience as a high-achieving woman and a recovering perfectionist with unapologetically bold goals. She is an advocate for the power of rest, play, self-compassion and celebration as the keys to living, learning and working with purpose.

Here’s how you can connect with Candice Neveu:

Website: https://improveyourself.ca/

Candice’s TedX Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/candice_neveu_returning_to_school_mid_career_here_s_what_you_need_to_know

Instagram: @candiceneveu_coach

Lumina Women’s Collective: https://improveyourself.ca/lumina

Facebook: Candice Neveu Coaching https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=candice%20neveu%20coaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-neveu-a055034b/

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

Do you love someone with an addiction? It’s a journey that tests the bounds of resilience and hope.

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of loving someone with addiction. Brenda’s guest, Andrea Seydel, a certified expert in positive psychology, shares her personal journey and insights from her book "Saving You Is Killing Me."

Andrea recounts personal experiences of dealing with a loved one’s hidden addiction, culminating in significant loss and pain, but also leading to her recovery and empowerment. Andrea emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and leveraging community support as means to regain your power and wellbeing in the face of addiction's hardships.

The episode also covers Andrea’s Saving You is Killing Me initiative and offers resources for those affected by addiction, highlighting the role of self-compassion and hopeful recovery for both the individual and their loved ones dealing with addiction.



00:00 Welcome to She Flourishes: Introducing Andrea Seydel

00:53 Andrea's Journey: From Personal Struggle to Empowering Others

03:48 Andrea's Personal Battle with a Loved One's Addiction

05:18 The Ripple Effect of Addiction on Loved Ones

14:32 Unveiling 'Saving You Is Killing Me': A Guide to Self-Healing

23:01 Building a Supportive Community for Those Affected by Addiction

27:24 Finding Courage and Community: The Four C's of Recovery

28:12 Strategies for Coping with a Loved One's Addiction

33:24 The Exhaustion of Loving Someone with an Addiction

37:49 Empowerment Through Acceptance and Self-Care

41:11 Reclaiming Your Power: Boundaries and Self-Recovery

41:51 Seeking Support: Therapy and Community Resources

45:57 Sharing the Journey: Encouraging Others to Seek Help



About Andrea Seydel:

Andrea Seydel is a certified expert in Positive Psychology, dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to healing. With a robust academic background, she holds a degree in psychology and has pursued advanced training in the Science of Happiness and Positive Psychology. Andrea is a recognized professional certified coach and an applied positive psychology coach, deeply committed to making the principles of resilience widely accessible, especially to those grappling with the challenges of loving someone with an addiction.

As the founder of Live Life Happy Publishing and Consulting, and the creator of the "Saving You Is Killing Me" (SYKM) initiative, Andrea actively transforms theoretical knowledge into practical tools that foster resilience and well-being. She is not only a speaker and podcast host but also a trusted authority on flourishing despite the clouds of addiction. Drawing from personal experience and a comprehensive educational foundation, Andrea offers invaluable insights and guidance, helping individuals navigate and thrive in the face of adversity.

Here’s how you can connect with Andrea Seydel:

Websites: 

www.savingyouriskillingme.com

www.andreaseydel.com

Book: 

Saving You is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction

https://a.co/d/gCESgRb

Private Facebook Community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/savingyouiskillingme/

Podcast: 

Saving You is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction 

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saving-you-is-killing-me-loving-someone-with-an-addiction/id1549250469

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ll5qedyuRNPy4Ou6oSeo9?si=2db59c58ee874f09

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/

In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, host Brenda Jasmin and guest Andrea Crisp—a fellow podcaster, empowerment coach, and author—dive deep into the topics of spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and reclaiming one’s spirituality. Andrea shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges within organized religion, her path to becoming an empowerment coach, and how she assists others in navigating their spiritual healing. This episode not only sheds light on Andrea’s program 'Reclaim' aimed at individuals facing similar struggles but also opens up an honest dialogue about spirituality, resilience, and personal growth.

About Andrea Crisp:

Andrea's coaching clients affectionately call her their 'secret weapon' because of her innate ability to identify their potential and champion their unique purpose. As a creative and multi passionate woman, Andrea was driven by purpose but felt hopelessly lost with it came to bringing her own dreams to life. With over 20 years experience as an educator, musician and pastor it took failing time and time again, and being let go from her dream job to realize that her true gifting was as a mindset and success coach. When she's not coaching, writing or hosting her podcast, The Couragecast, you can find her taking a walk out in the woods or hanging out at the local coffee shop with friends. Her first book, "Designed With Purpose" was written in 2011 to help women discover and live out their God given purpose.

Here’s how you can connect with Andrea Crisp:

Reclaim Group Coaching Program: https://www.andreacrisp.ca/reclaim

Instagram: @andreacrispcoach

Andrea’s website: www.andreacrisp.ca

Andrea’s podcast: www.thecouragecast.com

Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin:

Instagram: @_brendajasmin

Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier

Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/

Website: www.brendajasmin.com

Email: brenda@bjasmin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/