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119: INDIVIDUALITY: A Case Study in the Power of Human Design
In this week’s Surviving to Thriving, I share a powerful story of an ignitHER client who thought time was her biggest obstacle in prioritizing her goals. *SPOILER ALERT* Time is never the issue!
But in just our second session, a Human Design reading revealed her true strengths as a Manifestor—a powerful initiator. This realization transformed her perspective, allowing her to see that what she had viewed as her big weakness, was in fact her greatest strength. Her confidence and clarity skyrocketed, unlocking possibilities she’d never considered.
You're ready to discover your own unique superpowers, aren't you? Tune in!
In this week’s episode of Surviving to Thriving, I’m addressing the five biggest mistakes I see on people’s resumés—and trust me, these are mistakes you don’t want to make if you’re serious about landing your next opportunity and they are easy fixes!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Formatting Flaws: Why first impressions matter and how poor formatting can cost you the job before they even read your qualifications.
Lack of Direction: How your resumé might be missing a clear narrative and failing to communicate your career goals.
Missing Company Overviews: Why including a brief description of your previous employers can give crucial context to your experience.
Weak Bullet Points: The importance of impactful, results-driven bullet points to showcase your achievements.
Ageism Concerns: How to limit your exposure to ageism and position yourself in the best possible light.
If you're tired of sending out resumé after resumé and not hearing back, this episode is for you. Fix these common mistakes and you’ll finally start getting the attention you deserve.
"If you listen to your body when it whispers, you don't have to listen to it when it screams."
I don't know about you, but I can't open Instagram, Facebook, or my newsfeed without seeing the word SOMATIC. There is somatic yoga, somatic workouts, somatic therapy, etc. So when I met Sara Vatore, a somatic and peak performance coach, last fall I knew I needed to have her on the podcast.
As it turns out, SOMA means the body and these "new to me" modalities are all about getting in tune with our bodies so that we can heal--emotionally, spiritually and physically. I don't know about you, but I spend WAY much time thinking about my body and all of its flaws, but I very little time on actually listening to her.
In this episode we dig into powerful, but simple ways, to get in tune with our bodies and all that's possible in the way of health, wellness, and healing when we are in alignment. Sara shared so many actionable tidbits! We actually spoke for an hour, but we lost the last 20 minutes, so if we stop short, you know why!
Sara's Bio: Sara Vatore (Vator-EE), is the owner of Somasynthesis Studios, where she creates spaces for healing, integration and expansion to cultivate wellness, vitality, thriving and wholeness across all layers of being. Through 1-1 Somatic and Peak Performance Coaching, hands-on-healing, Somatic Integration Sessions, nervous system nourishment retreats and group workshops, and more, Sara supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and busy humans to expand their capacity to be in the flow of life and business with more ease without overwhelm or burnout to access their potential. Sara lives in Belchertown, Massachusetts with her husband and 2 boys.
Join us as we explore:
The three basic bodily needs that we ignore and need to start paying attention to.
A simple and powerful way to stay in constant connection to our needs throughout the day.
Burnout...what it is, what we need to look for, and how we can prevent it.
If you struggle with your body, your health, your energy, and/or struggle with pain, then please take the 35 minutes to listen to this powerful episode.
You're ready to become one with your body and start healing, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 107: EFF DIET CULTURE: An Interview with Kim Barnes Jefferson Episode106: HEARTBREAK TO WHOLENESS: An Interview with Break Up Coach Emmi Fortin Episode 71: 101: RELEASING TRAUMA: An Interview with Dr. Colleen Norris
Guilt is so engrained in us that we hardly notice it. It pervades our every days with shoulds, must haves, and wish I hads. As a result, it's keeping us from living fully and whole within our lives. It robs us of deep connections and opportunities to bring our genius into the world.
This week I talk all things guilt. How to create awareness. How to determine if it's productive or destructive guilt. How we can begin to weed out our lives of all those initiatives that no longer serve us and the best way to put the balls down.
Are you ready to face your limiting beliefs. Put yourself in the driver's seat of your own life. Create the life of your own design?
Then I welcome you to book a FREE Priorities Power Session. In 30 minutes, we will establish what is most important to you and identify the best path forward for you to bring those things into your life. You deserve a life with more direction, energy, passion and purpose.
"There is no space for peace when perfectionism is a priority." --Christian Bosse
Limiting beliefs lead us to excuses, which lead us to a stalemate. But what is true about so many of our limiting beliefs is our need for perfection. Our perfectionism keeps us from starting, finishing, continuing, and finding fulfillment in the work we do. It's part emotion, part behavior, part personality, and all parts pain in the @#$.
This week I break down perfectionism. How to identify it. How to evaluate it. How to overcome it. And remember, knowing is not enough. We need to put an action plan in place.
Are you ready to face your limiting beliefs. Put yourself in the driver's seat of your own life. Create the life of your own design?
Then I welcome you to book a FREE Priorities Power Session. In 30 minutes, we will establish what is most important to you and identify the best path forward for you to bring those things into your life. You deserve a life with more direction, energy, passion and purpose.
"Breaking free of limiting beliefs is like breaking the chains that bind you." --Jasmin Lee Cori
Limiting beliefs are those that we have woven into our story and narrative for so long that we believe them to absolutely be true. They grew out of an experience that we had, they were established to protect us, but now are holding us back.
This week I dive into limiting beliefs and the two that led me to become morbidly obese and share my framework on how I faced those limiting beliefs and conquered them, which helped me lose the weight and live within a right sized body. This same framework can be used for any limiting beliefs that we are holding tight to our chests.
I work with midlife moms who are lost in motherhood who seek to find their direction, purpose, and fulfilling work for their next chapter. I empower them to dream big, believe in themselves and show them with clarity what’s possible without compromising their role as an amazing mom. Know that you want more in your life, but can't imagine how you could possible start, find the time, make yourself a priority? Then I welcome you to book a FREE Priorities Power Session. In 30 minutes, we will establish what is most important to you and identify the best path forward for you to bring those things into your life. You deserve a life with more direction, energy, passion and purpose.
"Within you is the divine capacity to manifest and attract all that you desire." --Wayne Dyer
When I was a senior in college, I was on the edge of seeing my dream come to fruition, but that edge was a million miles away from reality. Or 1,500 miles away to be exact. I had to find a way to get paid to move cross country to finally leave my little town in Iowa and find myself as a designer in Boston. And I didn't know one person. But I wasn't going to let that stop me. And so way before I knew what manifesting was, I manifested the crap out of the situation and brought dream to reality. In this week's episode, I share the whole story and even more importantly the 8-step framework that I use for myself and the women that I work with to manifest our dreams and make them a reality.
I work with midlife moms who are lost in motherhood who seek to find their direction, purpose, and fulfilling work for their next chapter. I empower them to dream big, believe in themselves and show them with crystal clear clarity what’s possible--what they are capable of without compromising their role as an amazing mom. Join my Masterclass to work with me for a year to find your direction, passion and purpose!
"It's impossible to write morning pages for any extended period of time without coming into contact with an unexpected inner power." --Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way
"Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. *There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages*–they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are about anything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyes only. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think Morning Pages: just put three pages of anything on the page...and then do three more pages tomorrow." --Julia Cameron
Today, my business turns 21. I was able to make that leap, and every leap since due to the fact that I have been doing morning pages on and off for all of the years since. Whenever I have gotten to a place where I know it's time to shift, I go back. They are my direct link to me and want I want. I encourage every single woman that I work with to include them in her practice. It's free. It's simple. And it takes 15 minutes a day. It is life changing. Listen to learn more!
I work with midlife moms who are lost in motherhood who seek to find their direction, purpose, and fulfilling work for their next chapter. I empower them to dream big, believe in themselves and show them with crystal clear clarity what’s possible--what they are capable of without compromising their role as an amazing mom. Join my Masterclass to work with me for a year to find your direction, passion and purpose!
"Silence is a true friend that never betrays." --Confucius
What's your relationship with silence? Do you crave it or avoid it at all costs? While I crave it on the daily now, there have been so many times in my life that I avoided it. It scared me. Silence provides us the opportunity to listen to what we really want and need in a situation. It also gives us the time and space to see our lives as it really is and that can be scary. We know we aren't living our life to its potential, but we convince ourselves that all is fine. That we will work on that when the time is right. We continue living life just as we always have. This week I dive into silence. What it has meant to me on my journey. When I have avoided it, when I have embraced it, and the impact that it has had.
Are you ready to dig deep, get quiet, and find your what's next--now? I have a new program launching on March 6th called ignitHER and it is a 6-week kick starter program to find your passion, your purpose and/or fulfilling work. Get on the waiting list to be the first to get all of the details! Click to add your name.
"People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible." --Tom Vilsack
Community has played a huge part in all of our lives organically from our family and extended family to our faith community, from our schools to our groups of friends. But as we get older, we need to work harder to seek out community. Communities that will help support us in pursuing our passions, our purpose and our dreams. That's what I dive into today. How community is the key in us finding our success. I share my own experiences where community was the only thing that kept me going as a mom and how I was able to walk into the ocean on a 28-degree day. Yep...through community.
Are you needing a community to help support you, inspire you, and provide you accountability on your journey to your what's next? Join my Daily Practice Masterclass--a year long journey to you. The February theme is INTUITION: Tapping into Our Knowing as Our Guide. Click here to learn more.
"We need to understand our bodies, to listen to them, to know what they need." -Kelly Keyser-Millar
We are constantly on the go with little time, if any, to make sure we are taking the best care possible of ourselves. We are quick to deal with our symptoms by popping a quick pill and hoping for the best. But we aren't taking the concerted time to connect with ourselves, listening to our bodies, and treating the source of our woes...naturally. This week our Masterclass was joined by Botanical Alchemist Kelly Keyser-Millar of Mortar & Pestle Herbal as she answers all of our questions about how we can treat our inflammation, get better sleep, and feel and look younger all using nature as our medicine.
Are you needing to stop the madness? Are you ready to turn within and start listening to your intuition? Are you ready to turn the focus on yourself and what YOU need in the new year? Join my Daily Practice Masterclass--a year long journey to you. The Masterclass also comes with my self-paced Intuitive Vision Boarding Retreat. Our February theme is INTUITION: Tapping into Our Knowing as Our Guide. Click here to learn more.
"All of your dreams are on the other side of fear."
The more and more I work with women on helping them get unstuck and on a journey to their what's next, the more I am realizing that fear is one of the biggest barriers to even starting. But it's not a fear of failure that they are most concerned with. Then what are they afraid of? What are you afraid of? Listen as I break it down and share all sorts of stories on how I've had to suspend my fear and how I was able to come out the other side. There isn't anyone that can't see themselves in this episode. Am I talking to you directly?
Are you ready to find your why? Are you ready for a transformation? Are you ready to turn the focus on yourself and what YOU need in the new year? Join my Daily Practice Masterclass--a year long journey to you. The Masterclass also comes with my self-paced Intuitive Vision Boarding Retreat. Click here to learn more.
" When you know your why, you can endure any how." ― Viktor Frankl
This week I share insight on how I finally broke my 35+ year cycle of yo-yo dieting by focusing on my why and my decision to stop trying to lose weight. That decision resulted in my losing more than 160 pounds. This subtle shift of focusing on the why before the goal can result in significant different outcomes. At my heaviest weight, I weighed 370 pounds and from that weight, I have lost more than 200. But from the point in the story noted in this episode, I have lost 160. I lost a half of me!
Are you ready to find your why? Are you ready for a transformation? Are you ready to turn the focus on yourself and what YOU need in the new year? Join my Daily Practice Masterclass--a year long journey to you. The Masterclass also comes with my self-paced Intuitive Vision Boarding Retreat. Get all the details at http://adailypractice.mn.co.
"'Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about." --John Mayer
In this week's episode, we're diving into creating The Summer of YOU. We all start summer with high hopes of resetting, recharging, and rejuvenating, but often find ourselves looking forward to fall, exhausted and disappointed by winging it and not keeping ourselves top of mind. This episode is all about changing that narrative. I'll guide you through a 7-step framework designed to set an intention for your summer and align it with your current needs. We'll explore how to use memories of your best summer ever to craft a meaningful bucket list, engage your subconscious mind through visualization, and develop a detailed action plan that includes macro monthly goals and daily practices to ensure accountability.
Join us as we explore:
The importance of setting a clear intention for your summer and aligning it with your personal needs.
How to create a personalized bucket list using positive past memories and visualization techniques.
Develop an actionable plan that includes monthly goals, daily practices, and accountability measures to ensure a fulfilling summer.
Join me as we break down these steps and transform your summer into a season of fulfillment and joy. Whether you're aiming for relaxation, adventure, or personal growth, this episode offers tangible strategies to make your summer dreams a reality.
You are ready to to create the Summer of YOU, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 42: NEVER TOO OLD TO PLAY: Playing For the Sake of Practice Brings Joy Episode 35: SUMMER OF INDEPENDENCE: We Control What We Do Not Trust Episode 9: SELF-CARE: A Deep Dive with the Author of Flourish for Mums Sonia Bestulic
Trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
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Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
10: RETREAT: Lessons Learned from My First (But Not Last) Solo Retreat
" In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion." ― Albert Camus
I have not spent a solid weekend with only myself to be concerned with in over 25 years. Twenty-five years my friends! After a 40 day, 10,000 mile family roadtrip and 18 months into a pandemic, I wanted only one thing for my 50th birthday. To be alone. Completely alone.
In this episode I talk about what made me want to retreat, how I made it happen, what I learned and most importantly how I want to do it again. And again. And again.
Ready to put your vision for 2022 in place? Join me at my Vision 2022: Intuitive Retreat for the New Year. This is a 90 virtual "mid-week retreat" with intuitive vision boarding, journaling and interactive exercises for you to come to your word and intention for 2022. The event is free within the Daily Practice Community. Join and RSVP today!
"We need to give ourselves permission to be included in our own circle of nurture." --Sonia Bestulic
As moms we are amazing at caring for others. Everyone. Everyone but ourselves. As perfectionists we are so focused on being the best mom, partner, friend and community member. And we've trained ourselves to believe that self-care is taking away from others and thus guilt keeps us stuck in the pattern of running ourselves ragged.
This week I spoke with Sydney author Sonia Bestulic whose new book Flourish for Mums: 21 Ways to Thrive with Self-care and Acceptance invites us all into our own circle of nurture by finding space and time to care for themselves.
This is just a portion of our discussion, which was amazing with so many valuable nuggets of advice. The full replay can be found within the Daily Practice community.
Ready to put your vision for 2022 in place? Join me at my Vision 2022: Intuitive Retreat for the New Year. This is a 90 virtual "mid-week retreat" with intuitive vision boarding, journaling and interactive exercises for you to come to your word and intention for 2022--where you can start focusing on caring for yourself. The event is free within the Daily Practice Community. Join and RSVP today!
I have spent a lot of time reflecting this month and it has shown me just how far I've really come. So often we focus on what we didn't achieve and overlook everything we did. This is because we often don't feel like we deserve the praise, or the achievements. We often feel like an imposter and at any moment everyone is going to figure out we don't know what the heck we are doing.
This episode talks frankly about my own imposter syndrome and how I was able to face it head on in 2021 and how you can do the same.
Ready to put your vision for 2022 in place? Join me at my Vision 2022: Intuitive Retreat for the New Year. This is a 90 virtual "mid-week retreat" with intuitive vision boarding, journaling and interactive exercises for you too to come to your word and intention for 2022 like I discussed in the episode. The event is free within the Daily Practice Community. Join and RSVP today!
"A holiday is an opportunity to journey within." Prabhas
No matter when you celebrate your holidays, they can be overwhelming. We get so wrapped up in making it AH-MAZING that we lose sight of what is most important. We lose touch with ourselves. This episode builds off my article Four Strategies for Surviving the Holidays with four more strategies to calm the crazy that you can pull out of your arsenal now or whenever you celebrate!
Need to make self-care a priority this holiday season, join my free December Challenge: 30 Days to You at https://bit.ly/3FY7P1L
You can join my free online community for midlife moms at http://adailypractice.mn.co. To learn more about me, and how we could work together, visit my website at http://www.jennessadurrani.com Follow me on all social media channels @justjennessa And of course...I would love for you to subscribe to the podcast!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
6: FAMILY FIRST: How Putting Family First is Sucking Us Dry
"Your heart is the size of an ocean. Go find yourself in its hidden depths." Rumi
As mothers we have become selfless, which is admirable, but also dangerous. Our drive to care for everyone else before ourselves is causing us to be exhausted, depleted and resentful. We need to take the first step in taking back ourselves. To find ourselves. To arrive at a place where we actually are a better mom, partner, friend and community member. The holidays are a whole new level of crazy and so it is important to self-advocate now.
You can join my free online community for midlife moms at http://adailypractice.mn.co. To learn more about me, and how we could work together, visit my website at http://www.jennessadurrani.com Follow me on all social media channels @justjennessa And of course...I would love for you to subscribe to the podcast!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
5: LESSONS LEARNED: Reflecting on Our Experiences as Our First Step in Moving Forward
"We don't learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on our experience." John Dewey
Tomorrow is my birthday! And it's a big one! For this episode I take you down memory lane from my first big dream as a 10 year old up to today in less than 20 minutes and share my big lessons from each decade of my life. This timeline process is the first step in moving forward in our lives. We can not move forward until we reflect on how we got to where we are. I model this within the episode.
This is a fun story packed episode and I would love for you to come along and celebrate with me!
You can join my free online community for midlife moms at http://adailypractice.mn.co. You can visit my website at http://www.jennessadurrani.com Want to create your own timeline and take it a step further to MacGyver Your Live? Take the challenge here: https://bit.ly/3plR0qf Follow me on all social media channels @justjennessa And of course...I would love for you to subscribe to the podcast!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
Each month in the Daily Practice community we celebrate a theme and do one "deep dive" with a speaker that relates to the theme. November's theme is GRATITUDE: Unlocking the Fullness of Life and our deep dive was with Andreea Fegan of www.littlebitesofjoy.com. Andreea is a musician, teacher, blogger, gardener, cookbook creator and just embodies simple joy. Here is a piece of our conversation where we talk about finding joy in the simple things and how we can use this lens to make Thanksgiving (and any day) more meaningful.
If you would like to see the full replay, where we continue the conversation while she demonstrates two of the recipes from her current Thanksgiving cookbook, just join A Daily Practice.
You can join my free online community for midlife moms at http://adailypractice.mn.co. You can visit my website at www.jennessadurrani.com Follow me on all social media channels @justjennessa And of course...I would love for you to subscribe to the podcast!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
3: THANKSGIVING SMALL: Making our traditions meaningful.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which opens the doors to the full blown "holiday season". This week I talk about how we can take a pause and really think about how we want to spend our Thanksgiving and rethink our traditions all together. How we can make our time together meaningful.
You can join my free online community for midlife moms at http://adailypractice.mn.co. You can visit my website at www.jennessadurrani.com Follow me on all social media channels @justjennessa And of course...I would love for you to subscribe to the podcast!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
In this episode I give my definition for a life by design. What it is? Do we have it? How do we get it? It's a constant process of awareness, dreaming, and editing and I walk you through the first step.
I would love for you to subscribe to the podcast! You can join my online community for midlife moms at http://adailypractice.mn.co. You can visit my website at www.jennessadurrani.com Follow me on all social media channels @justjennessa
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
In this episode let's unpack: 1. The hardest part of getting to any goal or dream. 2. How I let Martha Stewart keep me stuck...for 7 years! 2. Four strategies to get you started and on your way!
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107: EFF DIET CULTURE: An Interview with Kim Barnes Jefferson
"Don't let your mind bully your body." --June Tomaso Wood
Is your life on hold until you can lose those last pounds? Are you still pining for the body you used to have? Are you constantly on the search for the solution to your weight loss woes? Can you rattle off the macros, points, and calories of every food under the sun, but still struggle?
You are not alone my friend.
Diet culture has stolen our agency and our ability to make sound decisions that are in alignment with what WE need to live a fully vibrant and energetic life. And if you have had enough and are ready to take back your life, your health, and your agency, then you are going to love this discussion with trainer and wellness coach Kim Barnes Jefferson of Fit Girl Magic.
Kim's Bio: Kim Barnes Jefferson is the host of the Fit Girl Magic podcast and the creator of the Belly Fat Code. She specializes in helping women over 40 kick menopause’s ass. She says, if you feel like your body gave you the finger and left you with a body you don't even recognize anymore…she’s got you. Her coaching comes with a side of real talk so that you are not left spinning your wheels. And by the time her clients are done working with her, they realize that it’s their strong habits that have led them to create repeatable routines that have ultimately given them the results that they have been seeking.
Join us as we explore:
How we've ignored our bodies for years as we've obsessed over our weight.
Simple strategies to find your own non negotiables that will help you incrementally get to your goals.
The impactful part daily routines has on your success, vibrancy, and energy. As Kim says, "How you get to your goals is how you will keep your goals." Slow and steady my friends.
If you struggle with your body, your health, your energy, and/or your view of yourself, then please take the 30 minutes to listen to this powerful episode. If diets worked, you'd be at your goal right now. #$%^ diet culture! It's time to get real and get healthy on your own terms!
You're ready to take back your agency and live your life on your terms, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 74: TRUST YOURSELF: Breaking Down the Disorder of Control Episode 72: STOP LOOKING AWAY: See Yourself As Those That Love You See You Episode 71: THE BINGE: Self-Care or Self-Sabotage?
Ready to ignite your next chapter? Wondering if ignitHER is for you? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
Don't forget to like and share the podcast with those who need this message!
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Dream Big and Implement Small Podcast Premieres Monday, November 1st!
I’m Jennessa Durrani. At 10 I was a wide eyed, messy artist child that was limitless in my dreaming. It was then that I created my big dream. I was going to leave my tiny town in the middle of nowhere Iowa and move to the big city to become an interior designer. It was 1981. From that moment on I did everything I needed to do to make that dream a reality.
In 1994, after graduating from design school, I drove from Iowa to Massachusetts with $300 in my pocket. I didn't know a soul. But that didn't keep me from landing my dream job as a corporate interior designer. I had made it. I was living that little dreamers dream.
But within 10 years, I realized that this was not the profession for me. I had loved it, until I didn’t and I wanted out. But I hadn’t ever dreamt forward. I had no idea where to go from there.
It was at that moment that I learned the valuable lesson that we always stand at choice. We can choose to stay where we know we no longer belong. Or we can choose to brave the path forward to live the life we were meant to live.
I took the leap without a net and have never looked back.
Over the past twenty years I’ve stood at that choice time and time again. Each time, rekindling my relationship with that dreamer deep inside of me. But at the same time, grappling with the constraints of being an adult, a spouse and a parent! As a result, I have learned the art of dreaming big and then implementing small to get me to my life by design.
It's that art that I want to share with you each week. I will share my tips, hacks, tricks and ideas on how you can dream big and implement small to make the most of your busy days. To lift your dreams out of the in-between and make space for you.
And I’m going to do it in 20 minutes or less, because seriously, who has the time to listen to any more than that! So listen along while you take your walk, fold the laundry, sit in the school pick up line. You do you!
I promise to keep it light, actionable and most importantly...doable. We've got this my friends!
Join me…join us as we get there together.
The first episode drops on Monday, November 1st. Before you forget, follow Dream Big and Implement Small so you'll get every show as soon as it's released.
And this podcast, produced by Friend Street Studios, will be available free wherever you listen to your podcasts.
106: HEARTBREAK TO WHOLENESS: An Interview with Break Up Coach Emmi Fortin
"Some things break your heart but fix your vision."
In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Emmi Fortin, a break up coach, about the parallels between coming out of a relationship and changing direction in our careers. She and I both agree that you can't find fulfillment in your careers or your relationships unless you are whole. We tend to jump from one situation to another certain that we will find the answer in the new place, when the answer actually lies within us. We need to do our own inner work first.
Emmi's Bio: Emmi Fortin specializes in helping women and men rebuild themselves after a breakup, divorce, or a relationship that is keeping them stuck. With her proven 3-step RED Process™, Emmi guides her clients through the phases of heartbreak recovery, providing an action plan for moving forward with confidence, clarity, and peace. Emmi is a recognized expert in her field and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Katie Couric Media, Newsweek, Ask Men, Cosmopolitan, Medium, and various podcasts and radio shows. She is also a 2x Award Winning and International Best Selling author.
Join us as we explore:
The journey of becoming a breakup coach and Emmi's unique approach to guiding clients through heartbreak.
The parallels between relationship breakups and career transitions, and the importance of understanding oneself in both situations.
Insights into the challenges faced by clients seeking help after a breakup and the commonalities in their journeys.
Lessons learned from those post breakup to help us understand what we can do now to strengthen our relationships.
If you are struggling with heartbreak at home or in the office, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for valuable insights, actionable advice, and empowering strategies to shift from surviving to thriving in your life.
You're ready to move forward with confidence, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 102: BREAKING FREE: Eliminating Limiting Beliefs Once and For All Episode 98: LOVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE: Ecstasy, Then Dishes Episode 84: HOLIDAY HAVOC: Navigating Stressful Conversations with Well-Meaning Family
LEARN MORE about Emmi Fortin: Emmi can be found @emmifortin on LinkedIn, FB, IG, and YouTube. You can connect with her via email at info@emmifortin.com
Ready to ignite your next chapter? Wondering if ignitHER is for you? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
Don't forget to like and share the podcast with those who need this message!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
105: FLEXING YOUR FUTURE: Career Wisdom with Leanne Rodd
"The only way to do great work is to love the work you do." --Steve Jobs
In this episode of the Surviving to Thriving podcast, we're joined by Leanne Rodd. Leanne leads recruiting and programming in the Boston Metro area for FlexProfessionals. I learn more about Leanne's journey and expertise in supporting individuals seeking flexible and meaningful work opportunities and she imparts a ton of wisdom on the best way to market yourself in your next chapter.
Leanne's Bio: Leanne has more than twenty years’ experience in learning and development, coaching, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Throughout her career, she has advocated for flexible work options to help professionals stay engaged and purposeful in their careers, and as a career coach and adviser helps job seekers develop the skills they need to convey their value and pursue meaningful roles.
Join us as we explore:
The value of hiring seasoned professionals and the benefits they bring to the table.
Key considerations for individuals navigating career changes and interviews later in life.
Expert insights on crafting resumes to showcase your skills and experience in the best light.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career journey with confidence and clarity, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for practical tips, invaluable advice, and empowering strategies to position yourself for success.
You're ready to take control of your career and thrive, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 96: CAREER MAGIC: Transforming Your Journey with Transferable Skills Episode 70: SKILL BUILDING: Start Where You Are Episode 59: THE EASY WAY OUT: It Doesn't Exist. The Power of Change Lives in the Root Cause
Ready to ignite your next chapter? Wondering if ignitHER is for you? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
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104: UNLOCK YOUR NEXT CHAPTER: A Guide to Fulfilling Work
"It's not about how much money we make that ultimately makes us happy between 9 to 5. It's whether or not the work fulfills us." --Malcom Gladwell
In this episode of Surviving to Thriving we are getting down to the nitty-gritty of your skills and superpowers and discussing the difference between finding a job and discovering a role that is made for YOU. I'm sharing a fantastic exercise straight from my 8-week ignitHER program. It's like a spotlight on your talents, unique knowledge, and what makes you truly special in minutes. Trust me, it's a game-changer.
Let's dive into:
Why it's crucial to know and leverage your skills and superpowers.
Simple steps to uncovering what makes you shine and what drives you.
How this exercise can fast-track your journey to finding a fulfilling career or role.
If you're itching to step into your greatness and align your skills with your purpose, this episode is for you. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and practical exercises to unlock your full potential.
You are ready to uncover your superpowers and find your why aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 100: RISK TAKERS: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Reward Episode 96: CAREER MAGIC: Transforming Your Journey with Transferable Skills Episode 90: DREAMS: 3 Exercises to Ignite Your Next Chapter
Ready to ignite your next chapter? Wondering if ignitHER is for you? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
Join my FREE ignitHER campfire community for ongoing support and empowerment! https://bit.ly/3v4cr6a
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103: UNLOCKING CALM: An Interview with OT Jessica Addeo
"Self-regulation is not self- control. In fact, self-regulation is what makes self-control possible."
Welcome back to Surviving to Thriving! In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Jessica Addeo, a former pediatric occupational therapist turned nervous system coach for women. I explore Jessica's journey from pediatric OT to empowering women in navigating the challenges of motherhood through nervous system regulation.
Jessica's Bio: With 16 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, Jessica has transitioned her practice to focus on supporting women as a nervous system coach. Drawing on her deep understanding of the sensory and nervous system, Jessica applies her expertise to help adults navigate the complexities of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. As a mother of three young children herself, Jessica intimately understands the highs and lows of motherhood and emphasizes the transformative power of working WITH your nervous system.
Join us as we explore:
The intersection of occupational therapy and nervous system regulation for women.
Practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety through sensory experiences.
Jessica's personal journey and insights into the transformative power of nervous system regulation.
If you're ready to reclaim your calm and embrace the joys of life with resilience and ease, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for practical tips, empowering insights, and actionable strategies to bring peace and balance into your life.
You are ready to nurture your nervous system and thrive, aren't you?
🎧 What to listen to next:
Episode 93: STORIES THAT BIND: 6 Steps to Release Your Limiting Beliefs
Episode 91: BEHAVIOR: Mindset Shifts That Will Change Your World
Episode 87: PAUSE: The Permission We Need to Thrive
🔥 Ready to ignite your next chapter? Say yes to a free 30-minute coaching call! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
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LEARN MORE about Jessica Addeo: Make sure to check out Jessica's website at www.jessicaraddeo.com
You can follow her on IG @jessicaraddeo for tips and videos about how to regulate your nervous system to thrive!
102: BREAKING FREE: Eliminating Limiting Beliefs Once and For All
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford
Welcome back to Surviving to Thriving! In this new episode, we're diving into the powerful world of single belief change—an NLP modality that allows us to replace limiting beliefs with affirming ones. I will explore the origins of limiting beliefs, their impact on our lives, and how single belief change can liberate us from their grip.
Join us as we explore:
The roots of limiting beliefs and how they shape our reality.
The traditional coaching approach versus the transformative power of single belief change.
Understanding the subconscious mind and its role in perpetuating limiting beliefs.
Practical strategies for identifying and replacing limiting beliefs with empowering ones.
If you're ready to break free from the chains of self-doubt and step into your full potential, this episode is a game-changer. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and actionable steps to transform your life by changing your beliefs.
You are ready to break free from limiting beliefs and thrive, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 94: READY SET GO: A 5 Step Framework to Move Forward Once and for All Episode 80: STUCK: 5 Strategies to Lift You Out of Your Rut Episode 74: TRUST YOURSELF: Breaking Down the Disorder of Control
Ready to ignite your next chapter? Wondering if ignitHER is for you? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
Join my FREE ignitHER campfire community for ongoing support and empowerment! https://bit.ly/3v4cr6a
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101: RELEASING TRAUMA: An Interview with Dr. Colleen Norris
"Trauma creates change you don't choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose." -Michelle Rosenthal
Welcome back to Surviving to Thriving! In this first interview (and hopefully not my last) episode, we're joined by Dr. Colleen Norris, a visionary chiropractor and intuitive healer. I delve into Dr. Norris's personal journey from trauma to thriving, exploring her unique approach to wellness and healing.
Dr. Norris's Bio: In 2010, Dr. Norris's life took a profound turn when severe anxiety and panic attacks surfaced, leading her to uncover childhood trauma. This awakening propelled her towards studying Network Spinal chiropractic, a gentle "no crack" technique that unlocks the body's natural healing abilities. Today, Dr. Norris combines her intuitive gifts, expertise in the Akashic records, and life experiences to facilitate deep healing and transformation in her clients.
Join us on the Surviving to Thriving podcast, as we explore:
The intersection of physical, energetic, and trauma-induced health issues.
Dr. Norris's holistic approach to healing, including her unique modalities and techniques.
Empowering listeners with actionable steps to support their own healing journey.
If you're ready to break free from the shackles of trauma and unlock your potential for healing and growth, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and practical tips to shift from surviving to thriving.
You want a life that is free and joyful, don't you!?
🎧 What to listen to next (very early interviews):
Episode 4: JOY: Finding Joy in the Little Things with Andreea Fegan
Episode 9: SELF-CARE: A Deep Dive with the Author of Flourish for Mums Sonia Bestulic
Episode 13: HEALING NATURALLY: Deep Dive with Kelly Keyser Millar of Mortar & Pestle Herbal
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📧 Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
LEARN MORE about Dr. Colleen Norris: Make sure to check out Dr. Colleen Norris’ FREE quiz “The #1 Reason You are Not Healing from a Chronic Health Issue” at www.ColleenNorrisWellness.com
You can follow her on IG @ColleenNorrisWellness for tips and videos about how to heal your nervous system to thrive!
100: RISK TAKERS: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Reward
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” — Wayne Gretzky
Welcome to a special milestone episode of Surviving to Thriving! In this celebratory 100th episode, we're diving into the world of risk-taking. I share six inspiring case studies from clients who dared to step out of their comfort zones and reap the rewards of their bravery.
Join us on the Surviving to Thriving podcast, as we explore:
The courage to join a new community, even when starting from scratch.
Embracing change by leaving a profession for a more aligned life.
The journey of returning to education later in one's career.
Harnessing vulnerability to advocate for oneself and others.
Letting go of financial security for personal growth and fulfillment.
If you're ready to prioritize your happiness and take bold steps towards your dreams, this episode is your guide. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and empowerment as we celebrate the power of taking risks.
You're ready to step into the unknown and claim your rewards, aren't you?
🎧 What to listen to next:
Episode 93: STORIES THAT BIND: 6 Steps to Release Your Limiting Beliefs
Episode 74: TRUST YOURSELF: Breaking Down the Disorder of Control
Episode 12: FEAR: What Are We Actually Afraid of As We Move Forward?
🔥 Ready to ignite your next chapter? Say yes to the ignitHER framework for transformative growth in just 8 weeks! https://bit.ly/46bPtHT
🌟 Join the FREE ignitHER campfire community for ongoing support and empowerment! https://bit.ly/3v4cr6a
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📧 Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
117: AI: 3 Simple Ways to Leverage ChatGPT in Your Job Search
In this week’s episode of Surviving to Thriving, I dive into how you can leverage ChatGPT to streamline your job search and take the overwhelm out of the process. Whether you're unsure about what roles you're qualified for, struggling to craft the perfect resume, or dreading interview prep, AI can make these tasks much more manageable.
Here's what we cover:
Discovering Your Career Path: How to use ChatGPT to analyze your skills, experience, and unique knowledge to identify roles you’re qualified for—and maybe even uncover opportunities you hadn’t considered.
Resumé Building Made Easy: Tips on how ChatGPT can help you build or rewrite your resumé, ensuring it’s tailored for success and highlights your strengths in the best light.
Mastering Interviews: Learn how ChatGPT can help you practice interview questions for specific roles, so you feel confident and prepared when it’s time to meet with potential employers.
If you've been putting off your job search because these tasks seem too daunting, this episode is for you. AI can simplify the process and give you the momentum you need to start taking action.
You want to make your job search easy, don't you!?
"Be grateful for triggers. They point you to where you aren't free."
Welcome back to Surviving to Thriving! In this episode, we're diving into the complexity of triggers—the situations, emotions, and reactions that shape our responses. I explore a systematic approach to understanding and managing triggers, empowering listeners to reclaim control of their reactions.
Join us as we explore:
Identifying the diverse triggers in our lives, from overstimulation to unresolved emotions.
Understanding the ripple effect of triggers and their impact on self-soothing behaviors.
Practical strategies for mitigating triggers and fostering resilience in challenging situations.
If you're ready to take radical responsibility for your responses, this episode is for you. Tune in as we journey towards greater self-awareness and emotional mastery.
You are ready to reclaim control of your reactions, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 89: CAUSE VS EFFECT: Which Side Are You On? Episode 85: VISUALIZATION: The Pull We Need To Keep Us on Track Episode 59: THE EASY WAY OUT: It Doesn't Exist. The Power of Change Live in the Root Cause
Ready to ignite your next chapter? Wondering if ignitHER is for you? Book a free 30-minute laser coaching call for us to discover what you need next! https://bit.ly/4chLQDQ
Join my FREE ignitHER campfire community for ongoing support and empowerment! https://bit.ly/3v4cr6a
Don't forget to like and share the podcast with those who need this message!
Have questions or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at jennessa@jennessadurrani.com.
Welcome back to Surviving to Thriving! In this week's episode, we're diving into the concept of embracing our entire lives—not just the highlight reel, but all the nooks, crannies, and under utilized parts as well. I draw on the analogy of a house with unused rooms to illustrate the importance of finding balance and alignment in every aspect of our lives.
Join us in this episode of Surviving to Thriving, as we explore:
Embracing the diversity of our experiences and letting go of the pursuit of a "picture-perfect" life.
Recognizing what truly matters and giving each aspect of our lives the attention it deserves.
Strategies for cultivating balance and harmony amidst life's chaos.
If you're ready to step into a life that's authentically yours, this episode is for you. Because true fulfillment isn't about perfection—it's about embracing the beautiful diversity of life.
You're ready to create a life that reflects your wholeness, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 90: DREAMS: 3 Exercises to Ignite Your Next Chapter Episode 89: CAUSE VS EFFECT: Which Side Are You On? Episode 72: STOP LOOKING AWAY: See Yourself As Those That Love You See You
Ready to take radical responsibility for your life? Then join me in my next cohort of ignitHER where you can walk confidently into your next chapter in just 8 weeks! http://www.jennessadurrani.com/ignither
"You don't have to get it perfect, you just have to get it going."
Ever find yourself endlessly aiming but never firing? In this episode of Surviving to Thriving, we're flipping the script on the "Ready, Aim, Fire" paradigm. I share my own eye-opening archery mishap to illustrate why it's time to fire before we're perfectly ready.
Tune in to this episode of Surviving to Thriving, as we explore:
The paralysis of over-analysis and the quest for perfection.
Why taking imperfect action is crucial for progress.
Practical strategies to push past hesitation and start moving forward.
If you're stuck in the cycle of indecision and perfectionism, this episode is your game-changer. Join us as we shift from aiming endlessly to firing boldly. Because sometimes, the greatest victories come from embracing the imperfect journey.
I know you are ready to take aim and fire towards your dreams, aren't you?
What to listen to next: Episode 92: LEVERAGE: 4 Surefire Steps to Power Up Your Goals Episode 85: VISUALIZATION: The Pull We Need To Keep Us on Track Episode 80: STUCK: 5 Strategies to Lift You Out of Your Rut
"Transferable skills turn your past experience into your future asset." Hana Dhanji
It does not matter if you have been with the same company for 10 years or 25, or have taken a hiatus and are wanting to return to work. Changing direction can be daunting. We become experts at what we've been doing for so long, that we no longer see the value in our experience and our talents. We find it hard to see how we can go and do something else. What could we possibly provide a new employer?
TONS! That's what. You are teeming with transferable skills that you can throw into your toolbox and take anywhere you go!
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, we talk about the unsexy topic of transferable skills:
How to uncover all of your awesomeness that you take for granted.
How to leverage the skills you have.
How to articulate the skills you have to move you to your next chapter.
If your resume is in need of an upgrade, then this is definitely the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 75: GETTING OUR POOP IN A GROUP: The Art of Starting Again Episode 72: STOP LOOKING AWAY: See Yourself As Those That Love You See You Episode 70: SKILL BUILDING: Start Where You Are
"HOW does not have a place at the table when we are in dream mode." -Jennessa Durrani
Have you ever been walking down the street and all of a sudden you trip…over nothing? You look down sure you will see a hole, rock, or a crack in the sidewalk, and there is nothing. That can be what life feels like at times. We are just walking towards our goal, minding our own business, when we get stuck. When we trip over an invisible block.
It's these seemingly invisible blocks that I dig into in this episode. The three most prevalent blocks that stand in our way that I've renamed HOWard. HOWard be his name, and we have no time for him and his nonsense.
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I will review the steps we need to take to get over, under, and through HOWard and his invisible blocks and:
How we need to take radical responsibility for our lives and path forward.
How we need to be very clear on what we truly want to assure we can actually move forward.
How we finally can navigate over, under, through and around these blocks that plague us.
If you are ready to finally see these blocks for what they are and navigate them once and for all, then this is the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 89: CAUSE VS EFFECT: Which Side Are You On? Episode 92: LEVERAGE: 4 Surefire Steps to Power Up Your Goals Episode 80: STUCK: 5 Strategies to Lift You Out of Your Rut
"Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success." -Henry Ford
One of the most heard quotes from the women in my world is, "Jennessa, I'm not ready...not yet." I'm sure you can relate. There is likely something that you've been batting around in the back of your mind that you are going to "take on", but right now you just aren't ready. The thing is that we don't have a handle on what ready even looks like. When will the time be right? What needs to be in place? How do we get to ready?
"Not ready" is a default mode that is neutral. That is keeping us stuck. In this week's episode, I help you shift out of default mode, and shift into "getting ready" one incredibly small step at a time!
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I will give you a 5 step framework to shift into "getting ready" using these tools:
Visualization to help you picture what ready looks like.
Commitment to help you to place ready on your timeline in the future.
Breaking down the big hairy scary into small manageable pieces.
If you are ready to take an active role in your life and start moving towards ready, then this is the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 85: VISUALIZATION: The Pull We Need To Keep Us on Track Episode 70: SKILL BUILDING: Start Where You Are Episode 65: DOING MORE WITH LESS: The Power in 10 Minutes A Day
“To change our circumstances, we need to change our story: edit it, modify it, or completely rewrite it. ” --Harold R. Johnson
As Harold R. Johnson said, "We are all story. We are the stories we are told and we are the stories we tell ourselves." Now who doesn't love a good story. An origin story. A comeback story. A harrowing tale. But when these stories become so engrained. So much a part of us that we can not see them for what they really are they bind us. They keep us stuck right where we are. Why do some stories hurt? Why do some stories stay with us for years and years? This is where we explore in this week's podcast episode.
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I will illustrate how our stories are keeping us stuck and 6 steps to release ourselves from their binds, as well as:
What stories are actually limiting beliefs.
How to gain awareness around our stories and deconstruct them to take away their power.
Step by step process for releasing their hold on us so that we can create a new reality.
If you are ready to retire your outdated narrative and begin a new chapter, then this is the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 80: STUCK: 5 Strategies to Lift You Out of Your Rut Episode 64: LOVE YOURSELF: Stop Punishing Yourself On Your Journey Episode 18: UNLIMITED: A Framework for Identifying and Overcoming Our Limiting Beliefs
Are you a woman that is ready to start a new chapter and not sure where to even begin? Then you are in the right place my friend.
Welcome to Surviving To Thriving, the weekly podcast for women ready to move beyond just getting by and into the realm of thriving. I'm Jennessa Durrani, a life coach who's empowered countless women to design lives they truly love. And my mission to help every woman on earth carve out a role they adore, one that's fulfilling and provides them the rewards they're seeking. Now, if the idea of that both excites and terrifies you, then you are firmly sitting in the intersection of oh crap and oh yea! And you're in the right place. Each week I share my strategies, frameworks, and a few stories along the way for you to put into immediate application guiding you through incremental changes on your journey to your what’s next.
So often we feel like everyone else has life figured out and we’re the only ones lost. Think again! We are all looking to gain the confidence, competence, and clarity we need to have the life we know we are meant to have. I’m so thrilled you've joined us. Welcome to our journey together. Let's go.
“Once the subconscious mind accepts an idea, it begins to execute it.” --Joseph Murphy
Your subconscious mind is your secret weapon, but if you don’t understand how she ticks, she could be your Achilles tendon. Today I want to share with you some of the amazing things that the subconscious mind is capable of and how you can leverage her amazingness to actually get what you want. Once you are on the same page, you are unstoppable!
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I will share with you the four steps to create a new reality where your goals come with ease and you have peace of mind:
How to focus on what you want and not what you don't want.
How to be clear and concise.
How you can leverage repetition for success.
And how your words and thoughts must remain positive for everyone!
If you are ready to get what you want once and for all, then this is the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 89: CAUSE VS EFFECT: Which Side Are You On? Episode 91: BEHAVIOR: Mindset Shifts That Will Change Your World Episode 74: TRUST YOURSELF: Breaking Down the Disorder of Control
"It's not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves." -Edmund Hillary
Our words, thoughts and images do not describe our reality, they are creating it. Read that again. Let it sink in. Our state of mind, our thoughts, our internal dialogue, the stories that we believe to be true about ourselves, is keeping us in our current reality.
The only way we can change our reality, is to change our thoughts, our inner self talk, the images that we have, and our belief system. It's simple, but not easy. But it's absolutely amazing to think that by putting into place simple mindset changes that we can change our world. And I've got the starting point for you!
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, you'll learn:
7 of the 14 Presuppositions of NLP that I think will blow your world wide open and help you see yourself and those that you love in a completely new light.
How to view the world from the perspective of others and how this respect will strengthen your relationships and understanding.
How you are doing the absolute best that you can with what you have and how you can use that to move forward.
If you are ready to change your reality and move forward stronger, then this is the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 80: STUCK: 5 Strategies to Lift You Out of Your Rut Episode 77: BUILDING YOUR FOCUS MUSCLE: And Increase Your Happiness Episode 74: TRUST YOURSELF: Breaking Down the Disorder of Control
In this week's episode of Surviving to Thriving, we tackle a tough reality: If you believe you're too old, overqualified, or underqualified for a position—then you're right. Our words, beliefs, and mental images are shaping our reality, whether we realize it or not.
I dive into the world of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and how the subconscious mind works, explaining how the beliefs we hold can either limit or propel us.
I’ll guide you through how to create powerful visualizations that can reshape those limiting beliefs, and show you how to align your mindset with your goals.
Once you shift your beliefs, it’s about packaging yourself in a way that supports your new reality—so you can transition into that next chapter with confidence.
Tune in for actionable insights on rewiring your beliefs and unlocking the career opportunities you’ve been telling yourself are out of reach!
"No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid." -Lupita Nyong'O
I say that the women that I work with are at the intersection of oh crap and oh yeah. Oh yeah I am ready to pursue a new start (excited), but oh crap I don't know where to begin (terrified). Can you relate? I think this intersection is where the magic happens. Where you can play and dream. But only if you let yourself go there. Otherwise, you are bound to get stuck!
I believe that everyone has available to them right now everything they need to create their next chapter, they just need help teasing it out. In my signature ignitHER program I have dozens of exercises that I facilitate to help each student's discovery. In this episode I share 3 of my favorite dream exercises to help you get started!
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I share:
An exercise to help you start recycling your past dreams.
An exercise to start clearing the way for new dreams to develop.
A simple exercise to help you discover what you need more of right NOW.
If you are ready to play with what your next chapter could look at and find a structure to get there, then this is the episode to put you in motion!
What to listen to next: Episode 85: VISUALIZATION: The Pull We Need To Keep Us on Track Episode 63: INTENTION: The Key to Living in the Present and Not on Auto Pilot Episode 17: MANIFEST: My 8 Steps to Manifesting Your Dreams
Join my newest ignitHER group launching January 23rd--walk confidently into your next chapter in just 8 weeks, guaranteed! www.jennessadurrani.com/ignither
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"Words and images do not describe our reality, they define it."
Do you find yourself feeling like nothing is going right? Life intervenes at every turn? We've been conditioned for years to be in busy mode. Making sure everyone is cared for. Every fire is put out. Every whim is attended to. We have been in effect of everyone and everything while we use busy as a badge of honor.
I've recently begun a new certification program that is all based on Neuro Linguistic Programming which is like the lost user manual for our brains. And one of the first techniques I have learned is a powerful empowerment formula C > E, or Cause is greater than Effect and I want to lay it all out for you as it's a game changer to get us to finally break busy.
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, we talk about:
How to shift our mindset to see all that is happening in our lives as a result of the many decisions we've made in our life--or being at cause.
The benefits of staying in cause and no longer falling prey to the effect of others.
The difference between being at cause and being to blame for everything in our lives.
If you are you ready, willing, and able to play at 100% to create your desired result and to focus on what you want, then this is the episode for you!
What to listen to next: Episode 80: STUCK: 5 Strategies to Lift You Out of Your Rut Episode 74: TRUST YOURSELF: Breaking Down the Disorder of Control Episode 70: SKILL BUILDING: Start Where You Are
Join my newest ignitHER group launching January 23rd--walk confidently into your next chapter in just 8 weeks, guaranteed! www.jennessadurrani.com/ignither
"Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings." Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Happy New Year my friend! Everywhere you look this week is talking about starting fresh, starting over, clean slate. And I'm with you. I'm ready to start new, BUT let's celebrate the ending of 2023 FIRST. Even if you didn't feel like it, you've grown significantly over the past year. You have learned valuable lessons. And you have made it possible for you to be right here, right now, ready to move forward.
Let's work together through two exercises--one to use every time you close out a month or a project. And the other to close out the year and start your goal setting for the following year.
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, we talk about:
The value of seeing where you have come from so that you can use that to launch you into your what's next.
My monthly closeout methodology to keep you motivated and on track throughout the year.
The annual closeout exercise I have been doing for years that gives us valuable insight as to where we need to go next by leveraging all that we've learned throughout the year.
If you don't even know where to begin your new year, then this episode will give you the step by step approach to dig in!
What to listen to next: Episode 53: YOUR WORD: Intuitive Vision Boarding Process for Finding Your Word of the Year Episode 52: INTENTION SETTING: How to Make Your Goals Stick Episode 37: PREPARE: Because Planning is Overrated
"Don't underestimate the power of a pause. It allows you to recharge and refocus."
We have been grinding for nearly 365 days to get to this place right here, right now. If you are like me you are torn between "I want to sleep for a year" and "I can't wait to put this year behind me and move forward." But our best bet is to lean into the pause. To give ourselves the space and time to rest, recharge...to pause. By doing so we can start to see what's most important and where we truly want to go next.
There are times like these that are natural pauses, but what is the impact that we can create in our lives if we were to intentionally build in pauses daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly?
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, we talk about:
Giving ourselves permission to take a pause for clarity, strength and rest.
How to use a simple "should" exercise to help you narrow your initiatives down.
My method for creating pauses daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
If you are feeling torn between rest and leaping, take a few minutes to listen to this episode to get intentional tools to set you up for success.
What to listen to next: Episode 65: DOING MORE WITH LESS: The Power in 10 Minutes A Day Episode 63: INTENTION: The Key to Living in the Present and Not on Auto Pilot Episode 59: THE EASY WAY OUT: It Doesn't Exist. The Power of Change Live in the Root Cause
“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” -Joseph Campbell
A few weeks ago, I started the episode with "When I met my husband in an AOL chat room..." and never told the whole story. I do love telling this story and I figured that it's the week before the holidays and you might just need a good story to keep you going while you are wrapping the 100th gift on your list.
In today's Surviving to Thriving Podcast, I give you all the details of how Sam and I met by chance (or not) in an AOL chat room in 1997 and how the rest is history! So burning life lessons, or are there! Check it out!
What to listen to next: Episode 43: HAPPY MAIL: An Amazing Story About the Power of the Written Word Episode 29: STORY TIME: How I Manifested My Way Into a Pageant Episode 11: FINDING YOUR WHY: How I lost 160 pounds by deciding NOT to lose weight