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Returning to Real Summer Series: Join Carmen Jelly Weiss and Suzanne Rochon in a soulful conversation with Gina Clark, a certified Creativity Coach. In her work with left-brained creatives and analytical artists, Gina Clark, weaves in the Kaizen-Muse philisophy which is to use small steps, mindfulness and intuition to gradually build creative momentum without overwhelm. #rawriskyandreal #woundstowellness

Welcome to a new series entitled, Returning to Real. In this new series WeR3 will unpack the Why and the How of returning to our real authentic selves. Using their Raw, Risky & Real approach these Therapists will engage in conversations with guests who will share their personal journey's, lessons and discoveries. In life there are constant challenges, struggles and crisis. There are cycles of change and growth, birth and rebirth. In this episode Carmen Jelly and Suzanne Rochon connect with guest, April Porter, to discuss the power of everyday rituals in connecting to self and others. They discuss April's contribution to the newly released collaborative book entitled Ordinary Oneness, published by As You Wish Publishing.

WeR3 Psychotherapists ~  Suzanne Rochon, Carmen Jelly and Natalie Lebel Join us as we explore self-growth and development during a pandemic and across the ages. Part of our mission is to de-stigmatize and humanize mental health, wellness and personal growth. WeR3 believe it is important to humanize ourselves outside of our professional roles as therapists and business owners.  The past 13 months has been a strain on everyone's growth and mental health, nonetheless we show up.  We are living in a unique time as we continue to explore our personal journey and healing. Do we ever stop learning? How do we change as we age? Moving into our authentic self doesn't happen overnight. It happens with small, incremental and intentional steps. You are worth the effort you put into the internal work.  

In this episode, Natalie, Carmen and Suzanne share quotes to help move you forward in times of stress, discomfort or pain.  Quotes can have the power to build up, challenge or change the next thought we have about ourselves and others. Quotes are one way to practice mindfulness because when we focus on a word or phrase we can pause and engage in self-reflection. Quotes as tools for: relationship expectations self-awareness body-mind connection  courage and confidence bring attention to our our stories and self-limiting beliefs create and imagine new perceptions on being human

In this episode, WER3, examine their Raw & Risky jagged edges in their 40th Real podcast!   Join Suzanne, Carmen & Natalie as they reflect on their 2nd year anniversary of creating powerful and meaningful podcasts.  Reflections on a journey of self-growth and development What is meaningful: consistency, stability & grounding A magical safe space for grounded conversation in difficult times Challenging old beliefs and stories Pushing ourselves to the jagged edges of our comfort zone Walking our talk with vulnerability Authenticity, Creativity & Playfulness  

What causes stress and anxiety?For most people, stress, and anxiety come and go. This has been a difficult year of constant change due to COVID adaptations.  In this episode, Carmen, Natalie, and Suzanne examine the difference between stress and anxiety, visualized on a spectrum, in green, yellow, and red zones. They explore the connection to the body; the importance of awareness; perceptual and practical tools that lead to change and positive mental health. The desired outcome is to live our lives from a place of hope rather than fear.        

In this episode, Natalie, Suzanne and Carmen explore: What does it mean to nourish our lives? Small changes lead to big ones Nourishing our minds: growth mindset; fear vs joy Nourishing our bodies: connecting to our bodies; leaning into action or stillness Nourishing our souls: engaging in authentic practices; do what lights you up  t is our hope that when you recover or discover tools or practices that nourish your body, mind, and soul - that you create the space for nourishment in your life.   

In this episode, Natalie, Suzanne, and Carmen explore self-limiting beliefs that lead to feelings of not belonging; of fooling others; and of believing we somehow don't deserve the success or accomplishments that we have attained. We hope this episode is helpful in cultivating a deeper understanding of Self, which naturally moves us towards self-compassion and a more positive view of Self.  A shift from shame to authenticity.         

Natalie, Suzanne and Carmen revisit boundaries, specifically barriers that impact our ability, or willingness to say "no". Boundaries are important, yet extremely difficult to set. Join us in exploring strategies that will improve your practice!     

In this episode, Carmen, Suzanne, and Natalie explore how to live in our present world with COVID.  They examine how to explore health, contentment, calm, and inner peace while also experiencing the natural emotions of confusion, frustration, and anger.  Join them in exploring the qualities of inner strength, stability, and resilience.

Welcome to the third chapter of our podcast series!! Natalie, Carmen, and Suzanne discuss new beginnings during times of uncertainty. How do we marinate in the feelings of calm and strength when we are in the middle of storms which we cannot control?  Join us in a discussion of self-responsibility and suggestions on how to cultivate inner strength, stability, and resilience. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of humans. Confucius Wisdom grows out of knowledge, experience, and learning from mistakes. Join Carmen, Natalie, and Suzanneas they share and discuss wisdom quotes. Their wish for you is that you be open to both receiving and sharing wisdom. Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, filled himself with good. The Buddha

We are biologically wired for connection and belonging. Join three psychotherapists Suzanne, Carmen, and Natalie, as they explore the impact of transitions in connection. In the last several months we have been adaptable, whether it’s learning to manage family relationships and traditions, or embracing video calls for networking. We need to re-imagine, adapt, and find new ways in our authentic connections to self and others.

Join Natalie, Suzanne and Carmen as they examine how we create our worlds with the stories in our minds. It is important to have some level of knowledge or awareness before we can get curious about our stories and narratives. "It is important to get honest about the stories we are making up about our struggle, then challenge these confabulations and assumptions to determine what's truth, what's self-protection, and what needs to change if we want to lead more wholehearted lives." Brene Brown.  We can write new stories based on our learning and ultimately transform the way we live and love.

Join Suzanne, Carmen & Natalie as they explore transitions and identity. Transitions are becoming more plentiful. We will experience one disrupter every one to two years. One in 10 will be so big that we will undergo a major life change. Transitions take longer than you think, but not longer than you need.

BRAVING is Brené Browns definition of trust. How do we understand and practice trust in our upside down worlds?  As we adapt, change and shift our lives with covid-19, join Natalie, Carmen and Suzanne as they examine and imagine raw, risky and real new perceptions on being human.

Dr. Maté explains that when people are faced with the choice of either attachment or authenticity in their relationships, most will go for attachment first, seeking approval and recognition from others instead of learning how to give it to themselves. This means that most of us will decide that it is  more important for others to like us than it is for us to do whatever it takes to like ourselves. In other words, when attachment is chosen, respect and acceptance from others is held in much higher regard than self-worth and self-acceptance. WER3 believe that there comes a time for all of us who truly wish to be holistically healthy to choose authenticity over attachment. When you’ve tuned in to the authentic, whole, amazing You, you are tuned out of your fearful parts.

Join three psychotherapists Natalie, Carmen & Suzanne, in a grate-full discussion on gratitude. How do we feel grateful in a world of pain and suffering? In positive psychology research gratitude is associated with greater happiness, positive emotions and good experiences. In this episode we explore definitions, perceptions, interpretations and provide practical tools to increase awareness and intentions.

In this podcast we examine relationships from a psychological lens. Relationships are a tricky business.  Relationship definitions and expectations have significantly changed over the last 100 years. In this podcast we explore how attachment styles impact our relationships. We examine values, stonewalling, defensiveness and healthy mindsets for healing and repair.

To know Your Worth. Join Carmen, Suzanne and Natalie as they take a deep dive into: examining self-worth; the theory of holes; and transforming holes to wholeness. Holes are the painful wounds we carry which cause us to bury our essential values and positive qualities. Our self-worth becomes lost in coping strategies and adaptive living. In this episode they examine: spiritual and psychological understandings; various protective parts of ourselves; practical and perceptual tools for exploring holes as portals to healing.  No more small talk about yourself. Aim higher.  Release fears and insecurities. Embrace your power and step into the energy of your essence.

Mind FULL is messy, sad, overwhelming and unproductive. Mind FULL is future focused whereas being mindful is 'now' focused. Mind FULL adds many items to your to-do list for each one you check off. Mindfulness lets you enjoy one moment, task or event at a time. Join WER3 Psychotherapists- Suzanne, Carmen and Natalie -as they examine how becoming mindful improved their lives.  They share practices, perceptual tools and the many benefits of mindfulness.

Suzanne, Carmen, and Natalie were honored to have the opportunity to sit with Suzanne Harmony in the WeR3 studio.   Suzanne Harmony is an International Best Selling Author who's passionate purpose is to empower others through forgiveness, and shared wisdom. This is clearly evident in her book "Leap of Faith...From Fear to Fulfillment". Suzanne Harmony teaches Reiki and welcomes clients seeking harmony through Reiki, Psychic, Medium, Guidance and Angel intuitiveness. You can learn more about Suzanne at www.harmonyhelps.ca Today, we delve into her story of moving from fear to fulfillment; if fear is something that keeps you stuck, you will want to listen to this episode!!

Has trauma, stress, or unexpected changes in your journey made you feel as though you can 't move forward and co-create a life that makes a difference? Join Natalie, Carmen and Suzanne in a reflective inquiry as they express their journey's of self-discovery in the realm of setting intentions and manifesting. When we explore and heal our inner worlds with honest awareness, the external world becomes aligned with the experiences we genuinely desire.

In our final Stories from Within episode, we reflect on 2019, and our individual and collective growth, successes and challenges.  WeR3 will be returning in January 2020, with a new series- stay tuned!! Until then, may your holidays be kind, calm, and loving. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Natalie, Carmen and Suzanne!!!

This is the time of year when we can feel overwhelmed by societal and family expectations. By taking a moment to pause when that sense of being pulled in all directions surfaces, a space is created to reflect on what is truly important to you. Pour a cup of tea and create a nice calm space to listen and reflect as Carmen, Natalie and Suzanne discuss some strategies to go from Chaos to Calm.

We can soften and heal our Inner Critic with understanding and compassion. Our Inner Critic had an adaptive purpose; however, causes pain and discomfort in adult life. Dr. Neff describes self-compassion as “quieting of one's inner critic and replacing it with a voice of support, understanding, and care for one's self.” So we treat ourselves with the same compassion and kindness we show others who are suffering.

Every defence mechanism has an adaptive purpose. Do not make it wrong or judge it. Look for and ask "What is this behaviour doing for me?"  The adaptation was necessary and even life-saving, but now has become limiting and causes pain and problems. In order to heal ourselves, from wounds to wellness, it is important to gain perspective and understand our patterns.

In this episode, WeR3 discuss the human tendency to use distractions to numb from a (sometimes nameless) restlessness deep inside. While this can provide short-term relief- this tendency has significant implications for our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. In essence- it impacts our overall wellness! 

How do we show up authentic and real in our lives? In this episode, WeR3 explore what it means to be REAL from the perspective of our framework RAW, RISKY & REAL.

 Creativity is a way of reconnecting with the truth of ourselves. The courage to be vulnerable is the doorway to expressing the language of our soul which is creativity. In this podcast we explore creativity in the context of our RAW, RISKY and REAL therapeutic framework.

In our latest episode, WeR3 dive into how feeling overwhelmed can gift us by pointing out where we can make changes that allow us to show up as our best selves in all areas of our lives. 

In this episode, we dive deeper into our therapeutic framework's first step: RAW. We look forward to any and all feedback!!

We are excited to share with our listeners a therapeutic framework that we have created to help move clients from Wounds to Wellness!

After completing 10 podcasts, we decided to take the time to reflect on what has become a real journey for us. We set out to create some podcasts to be used as resources for clients and non-clients. Themes that we identify within our practices, but also, within ourselves. We did not realize how much this would impact us individually, and, as collaborators. We hope you enjoy, our reflections from within.

In this episode, Carmen, Suzanne and Natalie discuss grief- it its various forms. Enjoy!!

In this episode we explore what self-worth and self-love are and steps you can take to increase your own self-worth and self-love.

How do you stand up to your inner critic? Carmen, Suzanne and I unpack how big and powerful the inner critic is- the impact it can have on our mood, self-worth and resilience. Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. We unpack what they mean to us and how they apply to the practice of self-love and self-growth.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to set healthy boundaries, and how to make them stick.

In this episode we explore the motivation and patterns behind people pleasing tendencies.

In this episode, we discuss what radical acceptance is, and why it is so important for emotional well-being.

In this episode we explore what exactly does self-care mean? Enjoy!

In our second podcast, we debrief our our experiences with vulnerability, starting with how we felt after recording our first podcast and putting ourselves out there!! Enjoy!

This is the first podcast we recorded in our series Stories From Within. Enjoy!!