The Joyful Flamingo

As the world we live in relies increasingly on our devices, the power of human connection WITHOUT a screen becomes that much more important. On today's episode, Emily welcomes Amy Weinland Daughters to discuss her experience of writing each of her 580 Facebook friends a handwritten letter. They talk about what sparked Amy's desire to do this and the profound meaning that came out of it. Ultimately, today's show shines light on how incredibly meaningful our human connections with each other are, and how they impact our overall wellbeing! It's a feel good episode of hope & joy to kick off the holiday season! Time Stamps: 0:34 - Intro 2:57 - Introducing Amy to the podcast 6:18 - How and why Amy's journey with handwritten letters started 14:07 - Writing all 580 of her Facebook friends an individual handwritten letter 18:40 - Surrendering and releasing the idea of instant gratification 26:08 - How this journey continued on after the first initial 580 letters 28:40 - Use this idea as the catalyst for something special this holiday season 31:24 - Listen and follow your ideas in your hearts all the way through to fruition 33:32 - Recap 35:15 - Disclaimer To find out more about Amy, checkout her website here [https://www.amydaughters.com]!  You can also follow her on IG @smokinhotamys Connect with Emily: On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/] For Collaborations - thejoyfulflamingo@gmail.com The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers [https://www.jpvoiceovers.com/] *DISCLAIMER* Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

On today's extra personal show, Emily opens up about her struggles with worrisome thoughts...very vulnerably, and explains a bit more about how it can cross over into unhealthy territory for her! Even though she doesn't feel like she's on the other side of being able to offer her own personal advice on the topic... she's currently in the thick of trying to learn new strategies for herself to lessen the weight and wants to  share the two key things that her therapists have suggested, in hopes that the ideas help someone else too! If you're a worry wart, know a worry wart, or love a worry wart... this one's for you! Time Stamps: 0:45 - Intro 1:35 - How ARE you? 7:14 - When Emily's worry takes on a mind of it's own and crosses a line 9:07 - Emily's theme of lack of control and health . . . what's yours? 12:12 - Worry does nothing ... so why do we do it? 14:45 - How Emily's worrying manifests 17:35 - How to use the CIA Model to help with worrisome thoughts 21:30 - Stimulating the vagus nerve to bring about calm 26:30 - Let me be your girl 28:32 - Disclaimer Resources Used: Overwhelmed at Work - How to Use the Control Influence Accept Model [https://www.mindtools.com/adnb7ul/overwhelmed-at-work] How can I stop being a worried mom? [https://mindfulmamasclub.com/how-can-i-stop-being-a-worried-mom/#:~:text=The%20first%20thing%20to%20know,is%20an%20adaptive%20survival%20response.] Stimulate the vagus nerve & reduce stress with simple exercises [https://www.css.ch/en/private-customers/my-health/physical-health/stomach-digestion/stimulate-vagus-nerve.html#:~:text=One%20such%20pressure%20point%2C%20said,will%20activate%20the%20vagus%20nerve.] Connect with Emily: On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/] For Collaborations - thejoyfulflamingo@gmail.com The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers [https://www.jpvoiceovers.com/] *DISCLAIMER* Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Work, work, work, work, work! It’s the first thing people ask  about when we meet them to describe ourselves - - but does it need to be the biggest part of our identity? In today's show, Emily talks about what that might mean for us if we decide to make shifts or transitions in our careers! Maybe you're like her, and you think of yourself as multi passionate... seeking diversity in the work that you do! Maybe you've made transitions in your work to accommodate other circumstances in your life! Listen in as we welcome Mady Smith to the mic (an expert in career and academic advising) to have a chat about the shifts we may see in our career trajectories, the reasons behind those transitions, and what we can do to keep joy in the forefront of our work lives! Be sure to share this episode with a friend who could benefit! Time Stamps: 0:54 - Intro 2:47 - Introducing Mady Smith 7:17 - The shifts Mady's career has taken and how it led her to birth her comapny 11:08 - How Mady overcame her hesitations to shift careers as a young Mom 14:50 - Why are we so hesitant to make a career shift? 18:00 - The average amount of career paths in this day and age 20:30 - The idea of being multi passionate - Emily's career transitions based off of desires and circumstances 24:30 - All of your skills and interests don't need to be part of one career 32:00 - Shifting career identities once we become parents & tips from Mady for anyone who may be wondering where to start with a career transition 38:52 - Services that Mady offers through her business Future in Focus 41:18 - Recap and Emily's fave parts of the discussion 43:02 - Disclaimer How to Connect with Mady Smith: Click here [https://www.futureinfocus.ca] to access her website  Find her on IG @futureinfocuscc Connect with Emily: On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/] For Collaborations - thejoyfulflamingo@gmail.com The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers [https://www.jpvoiceovers.com/] *DISCLAIMER* Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

This age old question of whether you're an introvert or an extrovert is much more nuanced than we realize. Today, Emily explores the descriptions of all the personality types that land on this sliding scale, and explains how the knowledge and understanding of the theory as a whole is MUCH more beneficial for you than being able to label your personality type correctly! Time Stamps: 0:30 - Intro 1:00 - A bit about our inaugural Flock Joy Reset Retreat 3:50 - The myths and misconceptions of extroverts vs introverts 6:20 - The description of an extrovert in depth 8:00 - The description of an introvert in depth 9:48 - What can we gain by knowing which personality type we identify with 11:54 - What if you don't identify as either an introvert or an extrovert 13:00 - What is an ambivert and the varying degrees of this personality type 16:25 - Signs that you may be an Introverted Extrovert 17:38 - Signs that you may be an Extroverted Introvert 18:27 - Identity crisis 19:30 - How women's hormonal cycles affect the theory 22:10 - Why it's most important to understand the theory as a whole rather than where you specifically land on it 25:20 - Maybe it's not the answer, but rather the way we ask the question that matters 26:40 - Disclaimer Resources Used for this episode: 20 Brilliant Ways to Know you're An Introverted Extrovert [https://www.diaryofanintrovertng.com/blog/introverted-extrovert] Extroverts, Introverts, and Everything in Between [https://www.healthline.com/health/extrovert-vs-introvert#ambivert-signs] Introvert vs. Extrovert Personality: What's The Difference? [https://www.simplypsychology.org/introvert-extrovert.html] Connect with Emily: On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/] For Collaborations - thejoyfulflamingo@gmail.com The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers [https://www.jpvoiceovers.com/] *DISCLAIMER* Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches this weekend, Emily chats  about extending your gratitude beyond the holiday! What impact does expressing your gratitude have on your overall wellbeing? This episode gives some suggestions on how to make your gratitude practise more of a 'way of life', rather than another task to check off once you've pulled out a journal and a pen each day. It ends with a #GratitudeForJoy challenge that will guide and amplify your thankfulness over the next 30 days! Be sure to keep your eye out for this challenge on The Joyful Flamingo's social platforms! Time Stamps: 0:43 - Intro 3:40 - Beyond the feast and beyond the journal - what does this mean? 6:55 - Why expressing our gratitude daily is so impactful for our overall health 10:15 - What’s the missing piece? 11:30 - How to use habit stacking 17:02 - Gratitude mantras, cue the eye roll! 18:43 - How to get your kids on board 20:00 - NOTICE the Thank You's you say throughout the day 22:14 - Don’t delay it - - share your thankfulness in the moment you feel it 23:45 - Be mindful of the language you’re using 25:05 - Don’t overthink it 26:16 - 30 Day Gratitude for Joy Challenge 27:58 - Outro 29:33 - Disclaimer **We couldn't upload a picture into show notes, so keep your eyes peeled on my FB and IG accounts for the 30 Day #GratitudeForJoy Challenge! Resources Used for this Episode: How to Practice Gratitude - Mindful [https://www.mindful.org/an-introduction-to-mindful-gratitude/] Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier - Harvard Health [https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier#:~:text=In%20positive%20psychology%20research%2C%20gratitude,adversity%2C%20and%20build%20strong%20relationships.] Connect with Emily: On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/] For Collaborations - thejoyfulflamingo@gmail.com The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers [https://www.jpvoiceovers.com/] *DISCLAIMER* Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.