Vibrant Happy Women

Are you ready to uncover the surprising truth about the impact of social media on women's lives? Get ready to be enlightened as we unravel the unexpected insights shared by Kara Alaimo, author of "Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls." Brace yourself for a revealing journey that challenges common perceptions and offers empowering strategies. But that's not all—there's a twist in the tale that will leave you eager to explore the unanticipated revelations about the true effects of social media. Stay tuned as we dive into a world of eye-opening wisdom and meaningful connections. You won't want to miss this! Kara Alaimo, the author of Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls, offers a comprehensive analysis of the impact of social media on women's lives. Her extensive research and practical strategies provide valuable insights into the specific ways social media influences women, addressing key areas such as dating, parenting, and professional pursuits. With a focus on empowering women to navigate the challenges presented by social media, Alaimo's work delivers a compelling argument for proactive change in the digital landscape. Her expertise in this domain establishes her as a credible and authoritative voice in discussions concerning the effects of social media on women's well-being. In This Episode, You'll Discover How To... Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Women's Lives: Uncover the surprising ways social media affects your well-being and relationships. Embracing Healthier Social Media Habits: Discover effective strategies to cultivate a positive and balanced relationship with social media. Influencer Impact on Self-Perception: Explore how influencers shape your self-image and ways to maintain a healthy mindset. Navigating Dating Apps with Confidence: Learn empowering approaches to using dating apps to connect authentically and confidently. Cultivating Offline Friendships in the Digital Age: Unlock the secrets to building meaningful and fulfilling friendships beyond the digital realm.   "I think it's important for us to see these apps for what they are and decide to use them in ways that empower ourselves. Just to reject all the toxic content and all the toxic messages and all the trolls and all of the other really ugly things we find on these apps. Delete and block and move on." - Kara Alaimo, Ph.D.   Key Moments: 00:00:01 - The Impact of Social Media on Women and Girls 00:02:15 - The Misunderstood World of Influencers 00:09:58 - Empowering Women on Social Media 00:12:35 - Navigating Social Media for Teen Girls 00:15:16 - Teaching Teen Girls to Say No 00:16:18 - Online Predators and Sextortion 00:17:13 - Social Media and Teenagers 00:19:54 - Dating Apps and Online Dating 00:23:58 - Changing Relationship Dynamics 00:29:23 - Impact of social media on relationships and friendships 00:30:50 - Trend towards in-person interactions 00:31:54 - Importance of nurturing relationships 00:33:36 - Strategic use of social media 00:34:51 - Continuation of conversation and resources RESOURCES AND NEXT STEPS: Visit Kara Alaimo's website at karaalaimo.com to access a list of feminists to follow and a guide on how to handle your kids' use of social media. Follow Kara Alaimo on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on her book tour events, virtual and in-person, and continue the conversation about social media and women's empowerment. Grab a copy of Kara Alaimo's book, Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls, to gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating social media in a healthier way. Explore Vibrant Soul, a community to heal, transform, and expand your soul with like-minded friends at jenriday.com/vibrantsoul. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! Follow Jen on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube! Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music, and be sure to leave a rating & review! Ask a question or leave a comment at support@jenriday.com.

If you're feeling frustrated and stuck because your visualizations and affirmations aren't leading to the manifestation you desire, then you are not alone! You may already be taking action by repeating positive statements or creating vision boards, only to find that nothing is changing in your life. Instead of experiencing the success and abundance you're seeking, you may be feeling disheartened and doubtful about your ability to manifest your desires. Flowdreaming, a dynamic technique developed by Summer McStravick, provides a distinct approach to manifesting dreams and desires. Unlike typical manifestation strategies that might involve rituals or repeated intentions, Flow Dreaming stresses the importance of emotions. By harnessing the power of our feelings and the experiences we wish to cultivate, we can communicate more effectively with the universe and manifest our ideal outcomes.   In This Episode, You'll Discover How To... Master manifesting with the powerful Flowdreaming practice. Embrace healing and learn valuable lessons from life's struggles Shift from reacting to responding and take control of your responses. Rebuild trust in yourself, others, and God/the Universe for a brighter future.   "Practice feeling the way you want to feel so that you can graduate from those life majors you're ready to let go of." - Dr. Jen Riday   Key Moments: 00:04:01 - Understanding Flow Dreaming 00:10:17 - Practicing Flow Dreaming 00:13:54 - Life Majors and Changing Patterns 00:16:19 - Healing and Embracing Life 00:20:05 - Letting Go of Life Majors 00:21:49 - Emotional Blueprint and Nonphysical Action 00:27:23 - Chasing Feelings 00:29:15 - Building Trust in Life 00:30:12 - Creating Debris and Wreckage 00:34:23 - Practicing Feelings on Demand 00:39:16 - Flow Dreaming Practice   "We want to be focused on having the capacity, the energy, and the emotions to graduate from the patterns we're ready to let go of and move on to what we do want." - Summer McStravick   Resources and Next Steps: Visit flowdreaming.com to access free flow dreams and a free tutorial to start practicing feeling the way you want to feel. Download the Flowdreaming app to access over 300 flow dreams and get started on your practice of feeling the way you want to feel. Check out the Flowdreaming podcast and the Flowdreaming book to dive deeper into the concepts and practices of Flowdreaming and learn how to graduate from life majors and move towards what you do want. Explore Vibrant Soul, a community to heal, transform, and expand your soul with like-minded friends at jenriday.com/vibrantsoul. Learn about Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the father of flow.

How much joy are you willing (and able) to feel? Can your emotional and nervous system baseline handle more happiness? Can you really expand your capacity? On this episode Jen shares how she reached her personal "max capacity" of joy at the recent Vibrant Happy Women Retreat and what she decided to do as a result. Learn more about the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat at jenriday.com/retreat

From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene beauty of Victoria, BC, Jill Payne's journey took unexpected turns. Her candid account of navigating single motherhood and managing her emotions and energy during the pandemic and beyond sheds light on the transformative impact of self-regulation on mood and energy. You'll love Jill's update on how to "Be a Freaking Dime" even when life is messy! In This Episode, You'll Discover How To... Master energy management and emotion regulation - even when life is messy. Elevate your parenting through effective mood and energy management. Use your body to shift your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Understand the relationship among personality, energy, and frequency. Handle detail-negative energy. Attract high-frequency people into your life. Embrace contrast and cultivate new desires for personal growth.   "Contrast inspires a new desire. When you have something you don't like, be grateful because it's showing you what you don't want so you can better formulate what you do want." - Jill Payne   Key Moments: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Managing Energy 00:01:11 - Challenges of Energy Management as a New Mother 00:08:27 - The Realities of Parenting and Energy Management 00:11:35 - Understanding Energy Levels and Capacity 00:13:44 - Managing Emotions and Energy 00:16:22 - Building Capacity for Better Responses 00:19:28 - The Power of Movement and Morning Routine 00:22:53 - Importance of Body in Shifting Thoughts and Actions 00:25:27 - Getting Into What's in Front of You 00:27:08 - Understanding Personality and Energy Management 00:36:24 - Handling Detail Negative Energy 00:39:25 - Establishing Boundaries 00:41:01 - The Phenomenon of Resonance 00:41:50 - Attracting Similar Energy 00:44:12 - Choosing Focus and Vision 00:47:45 - Shifting Focus and Managing Grief 00:54:58 - Embracing Change and Taking Risks 00:55:08 - Using Contrast to Inspire Desire   "What I see for you is holding up the possibility for what you think could be possible for your kids, your spouse. What I see for you is happiness and joy." - Jill Payne   Resources and Next Steps: Get the book Be a Dime by Jill Payne to access exclusive QR code content in the back of the book and use the QR code to access an online dashboard with weekly videos, daily audios, a full workbook, and a journal, typically available only to Jill's one-on-one coaching clients. Connect with Jill Payne on her website or through Instagram. Join Vibrant Soul, a community to heal, transform, and expand your soul with like-minded friends at jenriday.com/vibrantsoul. Apply the principle "What I see for you" to create a vision for your loved ones and inspire positive change. Embrace the concept that contrast inspires a new desire, allowing you to focus on what you do want rather than what you don't want.

Dr. Laura Froyen joins me again to chat about the power of taking time for yourself. As moms and caregivers, it's easy to get caught up in taking care of everyone else's needs. But what about our own?  Laura shares her perspective on why retreats like my annual Vibrant Happy Women Retreat are so rejuvenating. Getting away allows us to get out of the deep end and stop treading water - to rest, reconnect with ourselves, broaden our views, and realign our inner compass.  In our conversation, Laura reflects on how attending retreats has helped her rediscover her own identity beyond motherhood. We also talk about why time away is healthy for partnerships, allowing spouses and kids to step up at home.  I hope Laura's wisdom inspires you to prioritize self-care, whether through travel or simple moments of solitude. As she reminds us - we need time to just be, free from others' demands. It's essential for living vibrantly and authentically.  And if you want to join us at this year's retreat in Mexico Feb 7-11th, visit JenRiday.com/retreat    In This Episode, You'll Discover... Why traveling without a spouse can be liberating and allow for powerful personal growth and self-discovery. An unexpected twist at the retreat that brought Laura newfound happiness and energy. The social, emotional, and spiritual value of solitude and the importance of nurturing your own identity outside of motherhood.  The unique way a retreat illuminates the path ahead for you.  The power of being embraced by a community of welcoming and kind-hearted women.  The importance of remembering what it's like to be an individual human being without anyone needing anything from you. And much more!   "It's okay to remember what it's like to be a whole and independent human being where no one else needs anything from you." - Jen Riday   Key Moments: [00:02:11] Losing ourselves in motherhood. [00:06:03] Getting out of the deep end. [00:11:30] Identity outside of parenthood. [00:14:10] Finding comfort in solitude. [00:20:42] Family dynamics and boundaries. [00:24:07] Taking time for oneself. [00:27:35] Sacred retreat for women. [00:32:07] Traveling solo and self-discovery. [00:36:47] Increasing enjoyment of parenting.   "We're more than just caregivers and wives and mothers and all the things we are. We're humans, really." - Laura Froyen   Resources: Join the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat, which offers a transformative experience and provides a container of time to listen to your thoughts and connect with women from different walks of life. Connect with Dr. Laura Froyen on her website or through the Balanced Parent Podcast and learn from her soulful, intuitive widsom about purposeful parenting. Explore Vibrant Soul, a place to heal, transform, and expand your soul with like-minded friends by visiting JenRiday.com/vibrantsoul. Take responsibility for your own happiness and explore adding more alone time to your day-to-day life and beyond.

Breaking the stereotype of "clueless men," Anne Fraser takes a stand for men's emotional intelligence and healing, aiming to support them through a journey of understanding and love. Raised in a dysfunctional family, Anne Fraser witnessed the toxic dynamics of her alcoholic grandfather and needy grandmother, which shaped her belief that women had to earn love through attractiveness and caretaking. Unsurprisingly, this narrative carried over into her own marriage, where she found herself married to an avoidant and controlling partner. However, a life-changing car accident in 2009 shifted Anne's perspective. Faced with the fragility of life, she embarked on a journey of self-empowerment and healing. Through therapy, coaching, and personal growth workshops, Anne discovered the importance of self-love, boundaries, and personal responsibility for her own happiness. As she focused on her own growth and encouraged her children to do the same, her husband also began his own transformative journey. Today, Anne's relationship with her husband is a testament to the power of inner healing and the possibility of creating a healthy and loving partnership. Anne's story serves as an inspiration for anyone seeking to break free from unhealthy relationship patterns and find true emotional fulfillment. In This Episode, You'll Be Able To: Discover the key to healing and transforming your relationship for long-lasting happiness. Unlock the power of men's emotional intelligence and find new ways to support your partner's emotional well-being. Break free from unhealthy relationship cycles and create a foundation of love, respect, and understanding. Explore how family roles can impact your relationships and gain insights to foster healthier dynamics. Prioritize personal growth and self-care to enhance your overall well-being and strengthen your relationship. And much more!   "I discovered that I am 100% responsible for my own happiness, that it is not his job, but it's also not my job to be responsible for his happiness." - Anne Fraser   Key Moments: 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:48 - Anne's Background and Work 00:02:45 - Anne's Childhood and Marriage 00:05:33 - Life-Changing Car Accident 00:08:52 - Impact on Anne's Marriage 00:16:21 - Healing Inner Child Wounds 00:17:13 - Husband's Healing Journey 00:18:15 - Encouraging Change 00:19:26 - From Settling to Empowerment 00:21:31 - The Power of Self-Care 00:31:23 - The Role of Men in Our Lives 00:32:28 - Healing for Men 00:33:39 - Impact on Sons 00:35:49 - Focus on Yourself   "My circumstances don't control who I am or how I show up in the world, that I don't have to look outside of myself for what I need." - Anne Fraser   Resources and Next Steps: Connect with Anne Fraser at YourForwardFocus.com to learn how to build meaningful connections and resolve conflicts in relationships. Attend the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat, which offers a transformative experience and provides a container of time to listen to your thoughts and connect with women from different walks of life. Take responsibility for your own happiness and explore the concept of setting boundaries in relationships to create healthier dynamics. Seek additional support and therapy for yourself or your partner if needed to work on personal growth and healing within the relationship. Model healthy behaviors for your children by prioritizing self-care and personal growth. Don't Miss An Episode! Follow Jen on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube! Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music, and be sure to leave a rating & review! Ask a question or leave a comment at support@jenriday.com.  

Guest Linda Folken, a vibrant and happy woman participant, discovered the transformative power of coaching through the Vibrant Happy Women podcast. Struggling to align with her values and searching for personal growth, Linda immersed herself in Dr. Jen's resources and tools. One of her favorites was the "BE HER" practice, which she incorporated into her daily routine, setting the tone for her day and guiding her intentions. The "Feel It To Heal It" exercise helped her navigate a challenging time with her daughter, allowing her to process her emotions and find strength within herself. The "Feeling Wheel" introduced her to a vast array of emotions, empowering her with the words to express her innermost feelings. In This Episode, You'll Be Able To: Learn practical wellness practices that you can easily incorporate into your daily life to improve your overall well-being so you can feel more vibrant and alive. Explore how coaching can be a powerful tool for personal transformation, helping you break through barriers and align with your values to create a life of meaning and purpose. Find out how to create a support system of like-minded women who will uplift and empower you as you navigate your own personal transformation. Learn the secret of finding a container of time in which you can think without interruption. Discover why it's never too late to change! And much more! Key Moments: 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:32 - How the Podcast and Coaching Helped Linda Transform Her Life 00:02:11 - Using Tools for Daily Wellness Practices 00:05:12 - Being Present and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome 00:09:21 - Transitioning to Coaching and Finding Your Purpose Resources and Next Steps: Connect with Linda Folken via LinkedIn or LindaFolken.com.  Read Linda's chapter in Business on Purpose. Attend the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat, which offers a transformative experience and provides a container of time to listen to your own thoughts and connect with women from different walks of life. Join the Vibrant Soul Membership, a supportive community where you can access various tools and resources to align with your values and create a happier, more fulfilling life. Get access to Thought Tables, Feel It To Heal It, Be Her, and BOLD Meditation. Learn more about the Vibrant Life Coach Certification Program so you, too, can experience the transformative power of coaching!

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and play bigger in life? In this episode, you'll discover why finding the courage to play bigger will help you make a positive impact in the world. Dr. Jen shares her own journey of stepping into the unknown and hosting the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat, highlighting the transformative power of playing bigger. Jen explores the fears that hold us back, such as the fear of outshining others or not being good enough, and provides practical strategies to overcome those fears. By communicating with your higher self, owning your truth, and identifying the fears that hold you back, you can expand your capacity for joy and make a difference in the lives of others. So if you're ready to overcome your fears and play bigger in life, tune in to this empowering episode of Vibrant Happy Women.   In This Episode You'll Discover: How to unleash your inner courage and step outside your comfort zone to play bigger in life. Why a simple desire to learn the banjo led Jen on a journey of self-discovery and overcoming fear. The secret of overcoming your fears and limiting beliefs to unlock your full potential. How to connect with your Higher Self or a Higher Power to gain guidance and inspiration for your personal growth journey. Why embracing fear as a catalyst for positive change will help you make a meaningful impact in your own life and the lives of others.   Key Moments: 01:09 - Examples of Finding the Courage to Play Bigger 03:28 - What Happens When You Help Others to Heal and Grow 09:27 - Steps to Overcoming Your Fears 15:41 - The Impact of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone   Resources and Next Steps: Visit the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat website to get tickets for the upcoming event in Mexico. Join the Vibrant Soul Membership to access EFT tapping exercises and eliminate limiting beliefs. Purchase The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks to learn more about breaking through the fear of outshining others. Start journaling and asking open-ended questions to communicate with your Higher Self or a Higher Power. Choose your own truth by repeating empowering mantras such as, "All good things are on the other side of fear," or, "If people don't like my style or my body shape or my bank account, they're not my people."    

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, doing the same things day after day, and wondering if this is all there is? Then this episode is for you! Join guest Hailey Rowe and I as we discuss overcoming the fear of being more visible. The fact is, being the brightest, shiniest, most visible version of ourselves takes more than just willpower. In this episode you'll discover some powerful tools that have helped Hailey to live a more fearless life and that will help you, too, to step out of that comfort zone and into a more purposeful and fulfilled version of yourself. In This Episode You'll Discover: How Hailey overcomes her fear to perform as a wedding singer! Why overcoming fear sooner rather than later is essential (and will save you a lot of regret) Hailey's secret mindset trick for being stuck in her own head The power that comes from tackling the first 5 minutes of any scary task What to do when you're overwhelmed with all the different options you could choose from as you move forward How the "Feel It To Heal It" tool can help us handle trauma-based fear that can't be changed with the mind alone Why staying stuck causes just as many bad feelings as overcoming your fear of visibility And much more!  

Do you like the "story" of your life? Join me and guest Nicole Alexander as we discuss how to release the overwhelm, fear, confusion, and "shoulds" so the next chapter in your life story is one that feels amazing for you. Nicole Alexander spent more than 15 years leading communications and public affairs teams spanning government, corporate and small business before launching her coaching and consulting business last year. Her experience in these diverse professional environments, alongside being a mom and wife of a business owner, provides her unique perspective and passion for helping high-achieving women get back to loving their work and their life amid the chaos.  What You'll Discover: A powerful technique that helps you see your life from the perspective of a person reading a book about you How to listen to the signals of your body and intuition to know when it's time to make a course correction in your story The importance of getting help as you shift your perspective about life Why we need to be aware of the dream stealers and "shoulds" in order to break free And much more!

Most of us have participated in "diet culture" at one time or another, which can leave us feeling like a failure. My guest Karuna May and I discuss a more soulful approach to health that allows us to treat ourselves with compassion and to see the wholeness and sacredness of who we really are.  In this episode you'll learn: * How to let go of the "quick fix" and begin to practice a lifelong devotion to your body  * The importance of looking at our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences before we focus on our actions * Why viewing our bodies as the home of our spirits can have a dramatic impact on our ability to eat healthfully in a consistent way * How creating a good relationship with our bodies can change every aspect of our lives.  * And much more!

Dreams happen for all of us, whether we remember them or not. What would happen if you could use your dreams to help you to know yourself better? You can! Join me and guest Tzivia Gover for a fun conversation about dreams that will leave you feeling curious about the true meaning behind your dreams! Tzivia Gover, Certified Dreamwork Professional, is the author of seven books, most recently Dreaming on the Page: Tap into Your Midnight Mind to Supercharge Your Writing. She also offers 1:1 dreamwork, and workshops on dreams, writing, and everyday joy to empower people to wake up to their best selves. She lives and dreams in western Massachusetts.  What You'll Learn: How Tzivia "cured" Jen's "tornado dream" and Tzivia's thoughts about Jen's two new recurring dreams! What happens when we start to open ourselves up and befriend our dreams A surprising fact about sleep patterns during the pandemic Why many people are avoiding getting all the sleep they need (it's not what you think!) How confusion about our dreams can create an internal disharmony The easy, doable skill that will help you remember more of your dreams And much more! Find all the links mentioned in the episode here.

Grief and sadness can occur in any number of circumstances and often leave us feeling helpless, unproductive, and out of control of our lives. This week Heather Ambler explains how Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT Tapping, can help us understand the root of our grief so we can truly heal from our emotional pain.  What You'll Learn: What it means to look in your "suitcase of grief." The hidden wounds that might be impacting our grief at a loss How EFT tapping can help to heal the wounds of grief. Examples of root beliefs that might make grief heavier than it might need to be.  And much more!

Life comes with its share of curve balls, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed with emotion. In this episode, my best friend, Kitt Rothstein, and I talk about her 18-month journey of grief that culminated with the death of her amazing husband, Blake, on July 3, 2023. What You'll Learn: What to do when your life suddenly doesn't match what you had planned. How Kitt was miraculously prepared in advance for her journey of grief. Why a grief journey can be both terrible and beautiful. How grief can be like a CD-ROM. The reason we often need someone to witness our grief rather than fix our grief. And much more!

Do you struggle with energy and clarity? Or with headaches or other aches? This is the episode for you. Dr. Meg Mill talks about using a functional approach to healing your body so you can feel more confident and in charge of your health. What You'll Learn: The difference between functional and conventional medicine and why it matters for your health. The functional way to deal with headaches, brain fog, low energy, and weight. How the E.A.T. Method can help you take charge of your health. The secret to being able to say, "I didn't know I could feel this amazing!" Why it's essential that we measure all the complicated pieces that contribute to health and weight. And much more!

Body shame is pervasive in our culture, and this episode is geared toward releasing that shame. Join Jen and guest Arielle Estoria as they discuss: How to take up space with your body What it means to be powerful, even if you're a bigger-bodied woman  What it means to follow the 5-step path of awakening, eclipsing, illuminating, mending, and returning as we try to fully inhabit our bodies and release shame  And much more!

For decades mental health and child development experts have taught us to focus on thoughts and behaviors in order to be happier and more successful. Unfortunately, this approach wasn't fully effective for many people because it didn't address energy and nervous system regulation.  Join me and my guest Nicole Smith Levay as we talk about somatic practices that help us to more fully inhabit our bodies so we can experience more peace and calm.  What You'll Learn: Why it's essential for parents to address a child's nervous system regulation before trying to address a child's behavior. The reason breathing doesn't always regulate the nervous system and what to do instead. The gifts that can come to us when we "show up messy" Nicole's strategy for calming herself before performing or public speaking.   Jen's experience of "recreating the womb" and enjoying being rocked by a circle of women.  How autistic people can teach the rest of us so much about nervous system regulation.  And much more!

What does it really mean to be authentic? And how do we release control and allow our kids to be their authentic selves? Guest Rachel Macy Stafford answers these questions and shares her story of ditching perfectionism and shame so she could truly shine. In this episode you'll discover: How to plant yourself in the right ground for you Ways to find out what you really like What happened with Rachel's daughter Avery What happened with Jen's daughter (and how she's handling her husband's disapproval) and much more!

Positive thinking has its merits, but sometimes when life feels heavy and overwhelming, it is even more powerful to know how to regulate your nervous system. In this episode Jen describes: Where she has been since November What the three main nervous system states are (and which one has been Jen's baseline state) How to release stress, overwhelm, and anxiety through somatic practices  Why we can't get out of a freeze/shutdown/depression response through stress regulation strategies (and what we need to do instead) and much more!

Ever felt like your kids are always out of sorts, having a meltdown, or just not listening?  This week we're talking about how to raise emotionally intelligent children, and especially how to teach them about nervous system regulation. My guest, Alyssa Blask Campbell, shares why it's essential that we as parents become aware of how our nervous systems work so we can help our kids manage stress and anxiety, depression and low energy, and everything in between.  This skill set has a powerful impact on how the energy in our homes feels, how kids handle stressors at school or in social situations, and how kids will likely perform as adults. Learn how to improve your emotional intelligence so you're better equipped to help your kids do the same so you can experience greater connection and peace in your relationships with your kids.  If you're ready to slow down, find balance, and love more, join me in the Vibrant Happy Women Club. It's only $47 per month and if you purchase the annual membership you get two months free!   What You'll Learn: Why we can't teach social skills without understanding emotional safety.  The biggest gaps parents have in trying to raise well-adjusted kids.  The definition of nervous system regulation and why it's an essential skill set for parents. How avoiding overwhelm, exhaustion, burnout, and meltdowns as parents pay huge dividends in the parent-child relationship.  The various buckets every child (and adult) needs to fill to keep our nervous systems in emotional safety.  How parents can balance their need for downtime (or stimulation) with their kids' needs for stimulation (or downtime).  Why parents would benefit from carpooling. How hormones and neurotransmitters are involved in nervous system regulation and dysregulation. The difference between dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin activities. And much more! 

Wondering where I've been? In this episode, I explain everything! You'll learn how time away can help you find your truth and live in greater alignment. I talk about the importance of boundaries, adding light to your life (aka, filling your cup, but in the best ways possible), and how to let go of negative thoughts about your loved ones. By the end of this episode, you'll be more clear on how to not only find your purpose but to integrate what you learn back into your everyday life.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/342  

I'm joined by two friends I met at the Vibrant Happy Women retreat, Jen Mernick, and Bernadette O'Grady. Jen and Bernadette both have kids, jobs, and busy lives, but they learned the importance of taking time for themselves when they attended the retreat. They join me this week to share where they are on life's journey, why it was essential for them to have this space to get the clarity they wanted, and the benefits of having space for ourselves to let go of the stress, overwhelm, and confusion of daily life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/341

Rachael Evans is a world-leading visionary, business pioneer, author, and advisor who is making waves across the world with her new redefinition of bravery. A dynamic speaker, Rachael inspires audiences to embrace the bravest, boldest versions of themselves and has dedicated herself to fuelling positive change for women through her Brave Media Network. She joins me this week to share her own experience of bravery, and how she is helping women everywhere redefine bravery in their own lives.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/340

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Therapy Consultant, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor. This week, Dr. Schwartz shares what somatic practices are and why they can often be more effective than traditional talk therapies. She also lets you in on what she believes to be the key to our healing. We dive deeper into movement practices in general and how helpful they can be in processing trauma, and you'll learn some hands-on, doable strategies to help you manage your emotions.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/339

Efia Sulter is a Mindset and Manifestation Coach, host of The Manifest Edit Podcast, and creator of the V.I.B.E.S method for aligned manifestation. Her mission is to empower and teach ambitious women how to stop playing small and access their innate magic so they can expand their current reality. She joins me this week to talk about manifesting your highest self and show you how to create a soul-aligned life by design.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/338

Mandy Mecham shares part of her own journey to finding her purpose, and we talk about breaking the rules, finding inspiration in yourself, and showing up as enough. We even cover creativity and the thing that makes all of this so difficult—fear. This conversation will change how you think about finding your purpose, my friends, don't miss it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/337

Whether you struggle with anxiety or a loved one close to you does, you are not alone. This week we are sharing where anxiety comes from, what's happening in the brain with anxiety, and some holistic tools that can help with it. Hear some key takeaways about anxiety, how we can support ourselves and our loved ones through it, and Dr. Marks' advice for supporting an adult or child who experiences anxiety or has an anxiety disorder.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/336

Kerry Wisdom-Henbest shares what she has learned about stuffing emotions versus feeling them and how she helps firefighters and first responders process the daily trauma they face. Hear why it is so important for first responders to start learning to process their trauma and her advice for handling trauma and developing emotional resilience.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/335

Ericka Sóuter is the Author of How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide. She explores the 21st-century parenting dilemma that being a good mom is synonymous with giving up everything that makes you, you, and joins me this week to talk about how moms can find the thing that lights them up again, and why it is so important to be more than just a mom.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/334

Salisia Valentine is an amazing woman I met on a boat while on a whale watching tour. She sat down next to me, we immediately clicked, and I knew that this is a woman who is not just existing, but living the kind of wild, free, and fierce life we're all craving. So, I invited her on the show to plant the seed in your mind about what it means to live a happy life.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/333

I'm encouraging you to abandon the shoulds, and take the first step to becoming an adventurous woman. Hear how I have been feeling stuck in my life and how I am exploring more adventure, and how liberating yourself will simultaneously liberate every other woman who feels stuck.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/332

Kiana Danial shares some analogies about investing to help you think about it in a way that feels relatable, and some steps you can take to get started. Whether you have money to invest or not, listening to this episode will help you create a plan for how to be self-sufficient and have the freedom to do the things you want to do.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/331

I'm sharing more about The Imago Dialogue and sharing an example from my own life where I used this process recently. Learn why this is an incredibly helpful communication mechanism, and how to use this process as you go through your life whenever you feel upset at another person.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/330

Jacqui Letran shares the power of choosing your emotions and some tips and tools to handle anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable emotions. She shares how her own experiences as a teenager led her to want to help other teen girls and the power of getting to the root of your feelings and reprogramming your brain.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/329

Tracy Crossley is a relationship expert, who specializes in treating individuals with unhealthy life and relationship patterns. She is the author of Overcoming Insecure Attachment: 8 Proven Steps to Recognizing Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Styles and Building Healthier, Happier Relationships and joins me this week to share her wisdom on all things attachment styles and relationship patterns.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/328

Jinny Uppal is no stranger to driving contrary and innovative thinking and has done so much in the business world working with Fortune 500 companies to increase productivity. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School and practices Buddhist meditation and breathwork daily. She joins me this week to share why creating more moments of inaction and thoughtful reflection can make us more productive.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/327

Elizabeth Earnshaw is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified Gottman therapist. She is an expert on relationships and understands how essential it is that we emotionally co-regulate with our partners. She joins me this week to talk about this further, as well as how to create emotional safety in your relationship.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/326

I'm showing you how to create emotional safety in your marriage and other significant relationships. Discover the foundation of emotional safety, some of the tools that help us regulate our nervous systems and help our spouses coregulate with us, and how to create a shared emotionally safe space for both of you in your relationship.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/325

I'm walking you through a step-by-step process to help you assess your existing beliefs about friendship and whether they are holding you back. I'm showing you how to swap your limiting beliefs for more empowering thoughts and how to go out and be the friend you have always wanted to have.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/324

Shauna Shapiro some mindfulness tools and practices that will help you show yourself more compassion and love yourself a little deeper. Shauna shares her “Good morning, I love you” practice and how it helped her to learn to truly love herself, and why loving ourselves can enable us to create deeper connection, compassion, and love for other people.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/323

Deanna Mason and I discuss the many different ways you can rest and show you the importance of creating a day each week specifically dedicated to rest. When you make more room for rest, you will find that you have more room for other things, so discover how to establish the type of rest you need, and how to create a day of rest, whatever your belief, religion, or culture.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/322

I share the difference between thoughts and boundaries and how to establish which one you need to implement in your life. Discover why you don't have to stay stuck thinking thoughts that don't serve you, and two questions to ask yourself to help you uplevel your thoughts or set a boundary.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/321

Amy Scott and I take a deep dive into our finances and discuss the stress that comes with the day-to-day managing of money. Hear how Amy helps couples get on top of their finances, how she is teaching her kids about finances, and how to take control of your money and get the autonomy you want.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/320

Trina McNeilly and I discuss what it means to unclutter your soul, and why doing so can help not only yourself but others as well. Trina shares some of her own soul clutter, how to know what you need to declutter in your soul, and three steps you can take right now to start this process.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/319

Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are the authors of I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) and they believe that women need to know that they are not alone in experiencing loneliness and their search for friendships. They join me this week to share why friendships aren't about being perfect, what to do if you are struggling with loneliness and their advice for building heart-centered friendships.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/318

If you are tired of feeling like you have no time for yourself, this week's guest is here to help. Tune in to hear some of the systems Geomyra uses in her own life and her tips and tools for implementing them into your own. Hear the endless benefits of having systems in your home and how to use them to free up hours and do whatever you want in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/317

You do not have to live in a place of burnout, overwhelm, and exhaustion. You can create an entirely new way of showing up in the world, and I'm showing you how this week. Discover how to become a new person in the way you think and feel and how to figure out the next best step to take you in the direction you want to go in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/316

We discuss how to exercise in ways that are gentle, respectful to our nervous systems and that doesn't make us want to quit. We're detaching from the belief that workouts have to be set and rigid, and helping you rewrite the stories you currently hold about exercise. If you are a busy woman or mom struggling to incorporate exercise into your life, don't miss this episode.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/315

My guest this week is co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast, Jen Smith. Jen paid off $78k of debt in just two years and is on a mission to help people spend money in a way that is more aligned with their values. She joins me this week to share why each of us has a different value system that dictates how we want to spend our money, why frugality can be fun, and show you how to get clear about what you value spending your time and money on.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/314

If you are holding on to dark secrets or some things from your past that you're carrying shame for, this is the episode for you. Kristen shares how she realized she was seeking external validation, how she learned to let go of it, and how she became able to love herself enough to give herself the self-validation she needed.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/313

Hear how Shannon learned to develop her confidence and her tips to help others do the same. Shannon shares how she realized she can overcome anything she sets her mind to, and how the choices she made to choose confidence enabled her to go forward in life as a new coach, a mom, and somebody who makes the world a better place.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/312