Stop saving people.

Are you a yes or a no?

Today we are talking about the power of saying no and why it’s a good idea to do so.  In this episode we cover... * How my fertility journey taught me the gift in saying no * How to know if you're saying yes when you should be saying no * My 3 tips on how to stop being a "yesser" * The rewards of saying "no"

Stop saving people.

In this episode we are talking about... * Fixer Mentality * How to know if you are in fixer mentality (signs and symptoms) * Why being a fixer actually hinders your friends * How to fix being a "fixer" * My theory on the rise in emotional regulation issues in children * What people need instead of fixing Resources to dive deeper: https://exploringyourmind.com/the-fixer-mentality-people-who-try-to-fix-others/ [https://exploringyourmind.com/the-fixer-mentality-people-who-try-to-fix-others/] https://evergreencounseling.com/want-to-fix-others/ [https://evergreencounseling.com/want-to-fix-others/] https://www.storypick.com/let-it-be/

The power of friendships.

Today we are talking about the power of friendships!  In this episode we talk about... * What friendship is * The different tiers of friendship * Can you bounce between tiers? * My shitty experiences turned beautiful experiences * Knowing yourself is the first step to friendships * Social anxiety * What do you value in friendships * Mindset shift * Jaime's pep talk for you : ) If you are interested in exploring more about friendships here are some great resources: https://online.arbor.edu/news/three-types-friendships#:~:text=Psychologists%20and%20social%20workers%20have,%3A%20confidants%2C%20constituents%20and%20comrades. [https://online.arbor.edu/news/three-types-friendships#:~:text=Psychologists%20and%20social%20workers%20have,%3A%20confidants%2C%20constituents%20and%20comrades.] Best friends are key... [https://pathwayshealth.org/hospice-topics/are-best-friends-the-key-to-longevity/#:~:text=Friendships%20are%20just%20as%20important,problems%20and%20indeed%20lived%20longer.] https://psych2go.net/the-5-levels-of-friendship/ [https://psych2go.net/the-5-levels-of-friendship/]

Draw a line in the sand.

In today's episode we are talking about personal boundaries! Here are some of the things we cover... -What the fudge is a boundary!? -3 categories of boundaries -3 types and the traits of those boundaries -How to know if there's an area where we need to set a boundary -How to set a boundary This episode just scratches the surface of boundaries! There's SO much more to cover, I will likely need to do a part deux! Here are some resources from this episode and/or just more info if you're interested: https://psychcentral.com/relationships/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some#takeaway [https://psychcentral.com/relationships/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some#takeaway] https://uhs.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/relationships_personal_boundaries.pdf [https://uhs.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/relationships_personal_boundaries.pdf] https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/boundaries-psychoeducation-printout [https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/boundaries-psychoeducation-printout] https://www.reallifecounselling.com/2022/06/what-to-do-when-someone-crosses-your-boundaries-again/ [https://www.reallifecounselling.com/2022/06/what-to-do-when-someone-crosses-your-boundaries-again/] https://psychcentral.com/relationships/signs-boundary-violations#how-to-deal-with-boundary-violations [https://psychcentral.com/relationships/signs-boundary-violations#how-to-deal-with-boundary-violations]

Burnout is not a good friend.

In this episode we are going to be talking about burnout, what it is, what to do if you’re experiencing it, and what we can do to prevent it. In this epsiode we talk about... -What burnout actually is -Symptoms of burnout -Depression vs. burnout -Tips and tricks on how to recognize burnout and prevent it Research sources and more if you're interested... https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm https://health.clevelandclinic.org/signs-of-burnout/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279286/