You’re Not for Everyone
Episodes
E.112. Overcoming Insecurity
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Insecurity is a feeling of vulnerability or uncertainty about oneself or one's abilities. It is often characterized by a lack of co...
E.111. Things Resilient People Do
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!! Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Being resilient does not mean a person do...
E.110. Rudeness
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Rudeness is generally defined as a display of disrespect, a breaking of social norms or expectations, a breach of etiquette , or ignorin...
E.109. Managing Holiday Stress
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The holidays, for many, are not a joyful time. The holidays can be a source of stress. People experience the stress of gift-giving, ...
E.108. Benefits of Journaling
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Journaling is traditionally the exercise of writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle...
E.107. Social Media & Your Mental Health
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of bel...
E.106. The Recovery Wheel: Making a Life Change
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Whether it be from addiction, toxic relationships or unfulfilling jobs, many people get to places in their lives where they feel stuck a...
E.105. The Downside to Down Playing Your Trauma
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!! We often downplay the trauma we survived by telling ourselves that it wasn't a big deal, that we should just get over it, or that...
E.104. Stop Negative Thinking
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Focusing on negative thoughts may lead to decreased motivation as well as greater feelings of helplessness. This type of critical inner ...
E.103. A Self Love Flood
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!When we practice self-love, we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, which has a healthy impact on our self-esteem. S...
E.102. Energy: Yours Vs. Theirs
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Our nervous systems are highly sensitive especially if you are an empath or feel emotions deeply. Jackie shares how to regulate your o...
E.101. Emotional Suffering
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Emotional suffering refers to an intense emotional response to an experience that arises from a particular event, occurrence, pattern ...
E.100. Self Care for Your Nervous System
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!When we are in a state of overwhelm, stress or anxiety our nervous system gets dysregulated. Jackie provides some self care practices ...
E.99. Childhood Sexual Abuse
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Child sexual abuse occurs when a person uses his/her power over a child or youth, and involves the child in any sexual act. The power of...
E. 98. The Damage Done By Shaming a Child
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Publicly making fun of, name calling, and embarrassing your child are all forms of shaming. Shaming a child can have significant neg...
E.97. How To Travel Alone
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Traveling alone can be scary to consider but can also sound like an alluring adventure. Jackie shares thoughts about traveling alone a...
E.96. How To Self-Soothe Yourself
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Self-soothing helps the body reset itself during and after experiencing overwhelming stress and anxiety. . All people need soothing afte...
E.95. Navigating a Tragic Loss
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!One of the many painful types of trauma is that of tragic loss. Tragic loss occurs when a loved one unexpectedly dies or is killed, be i...
E.94. Splitting
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Splitting is a psychological mechanism which allows the person to tolerate difficult and overwhelming emotions by seeing someone as eith...
E.93. The STOP Skill
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The STOP skill stands for stop, take a step back, observe, and proceed mindfully. The STOP skill helps you to be more assertive and re...
E.92. Emotions & Your Physical Aches and Pains
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Our bodies experience and manifest what our minds are feeling. Our emotions directly impact our physical health. Just as stress exac...
E.91. Passive Aggressive Behavior
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a di...
E.90. Habits for Success
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!What defines a successful life for you? How do we create that life? Harnessing the power of habits is a great way to pursue success....
E.89. The Story We Tell Ourselves
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!A good story can entertain, motivate, and teach valuable lessons. That is why it is important we pay attention to the stories we tell ou...
E.88. Being An Empath
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Empaths are highly sensitive individuals, who have a keen ability to sense what people around them are thinking and feeling. Psychologis...
E.87. Birthday Depression
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Birthday depression refers to feeling sad, apathetic, or disinterested in celebrating or thinking about your birthday. Jackie explai...
E.86. Dysfunctional Relationships
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The word “dysfunctional” or “toxic” describes a relationship not functioning well. There are no perfect relationships. At the sa...
E. 85. Time Management
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Time management means organizing your time thoughtfully & mindfully – so that you use it more effectively. The benefits of good ti...
E.84. Things You Can Control
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Remind yourself that you have power over so many elemental parts of being a happy, healthy human. You can control what you eat, the co...
A Request From Jackie
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Thank you for being a supporter of my podcast for the past year!!!! Please take a moment and:1. Share your favorite episode link on yo...
S.83. Suicidal Ideation
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Suicidal ideations (SI), often called suicidal thoughts or ideas, is a broad term used to describe a range of contemplations, wishes, an...
E.82. The Truth About Laziness
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Laziness is defined as a failure to act or perform as expected due to conscious, controllable factors — namely a lack of individual ef...
E.81. What's Your Attachment Style?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Attachment styles are our way of interacting with and attaching ourselves to the people who are the most important to us. These styles c...
E.80. Be A Disrupter
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!A disrupter is a person or thing that prevents something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expecte...
E.79. Make Some Space
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Making space is a method of opening up your time, energy and physical space to allow more room to live, create and enjoy life. We w...
E.78. Cultivating a Fulfilled Life
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Fulfillment is about living a deeply meaningful life, a life of purpose and satisfaction. Fulfillment is cultivating deep meaning. It&ap...
E. 77. Adverse Childhood Experiences
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) include all types of abuse and neglect, such as parental substance use, incarceration, and domest...
E. 76. Anxiety in the Family
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Family culture is the combination of your family's habits, traditions, purpose, values, beliefs, and choices. Both our family cultu...
E.75. Self Forgiveness
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Through the process of self-forgiveness, you will earn to identify negative thoughts and emotions and replace them with compassion, empa...
E.74. The Importance of Morning Rituals
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!! Healthy morning rituals will brighten your mood and give you more energy during the day, reduce anxiety, boost your productivity level...
E.73. How to Glimmer
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Glimmers are small moments that spark joy or peace, which can help cue our nervous system to feel safe or calm. Experts say this mindset...
E.72. Emotional Regulation
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Emotion regulation is the ability to exert control over one's own emotional state. It may involve behaviors such as rethinking a ch...
E. 71. The Effects of Emotional Incest
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Emotional incest often takes place when a parent lacks or has lost their own emotional support system, including their partner or spouse...
E.70. Rules for a Real Apology
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!A sincere and effective apology is one that communicates genuine empathy, remorse, and regret as well as a promise to learn from your mi...
E.69. High-Functioning Depression
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!High-functioning depression is a term used to describe someone who, despite having the symptoms of a depressive disorder, can function w...
E.68. Emotional Immaturity in Adults
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Emotional immaturity is a person's inability to express or cope with emotions in a healthy way. People who are emotionally immature...
E.67. Understanding Sexual Assault: An Interview with Pam Limoges
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Pam Limoges is a retired Lieutenant from the RI State Police and is currently the Director of Public Safety at New England Institute of ...
E.66. Conflict Resolution Skills
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Conflict is a normal part of relationships. Conflict tells us that problems exist. It's necessary to explore healthy ways to mo...
E.65. Signs of a Healthy Relationship
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!A healthy relationship is a safe union that nurtures love, intimacy, honor, & respect for one another. Here are some characteri...
E.64. Loneliness Versus Solitude
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Jackie shares the difference between loneliness and solitude. She explains how to be OK with spending time alone and accept the truth ...
A Walking Meditation
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!New podcast episode!!! A walking meditation is a mindfulness practice that has many benefits and will help you to feel more grounded, ba...
E.63. Non-Violent Communication
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Nonviolent Communication is a communication framework that helps people to connect with themselves and others through empathy, and commu...
E.62. The Quiet Challenge
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!We are surrounded by constant noise and overstimulation. Jackie challenges you to create a 15-minute daily quiet time in your life w...
E.61. Radical Acceptance
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Radical acceptance means practicing a conscious effort to acknowledge and honor difficult situations and emotions. Fully accepting thing...
E.60. Healing Your Inner Middle Schooler
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Middle School was a traumatizing time for many people. We were trapped in an awkward age coming out of early childhood into adolescenc...
E.59. Why New Year Resolutions Don't Work!
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The majority of people give up within one to six weeks of starting their new year resolutions, AND many of these failed resolutions are ...
E.58. What's Your Trauma Response?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The mental health community broadly recognizes four types of trauma responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn. Jackie defines each ...
E.57. 40 Important Life Lessons to Live Your Best Life!
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Prioritizing self-care, being mindful and living in a place of gratitude are a few of the top ways to live your best life. When you&apos...
E.56. The Ability to Adapt
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Adaptability expands your capacity to handle change, no matter how serious it might be. The ability to adapt will help you to thrive in ...
E.55. Distress Tolerance
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Distress tolerance skills allow a person to survive an immediate emotional crisis without making it worse. The skills also help them acc...
E.54. Getting Grounded
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The concept of being grounded refers to a feeling of being stable, at ease, and consciously present. When we feel grounded, we become ...
E.53 Final Episode of 2022: A Holiday & New Year Wish
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Thank you so much for supporting my podcast in 2022. This episode is dedicated to you and makes a wish for your holiday season and new...
E.52. Managing Holiday Sadness
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Many people experience sadness during the holiday season and this sadness can be overwhelming and isolating. Jackie provides ways to...
A Meditation For Sadness
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!This meditation acknowledges and honors the presence of sadness and moves us to the understanding that though we may be in the dark ni...
E.51. Men Need to Know Its Okay.....
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Learn the difference between toxic masculinity and healthy masculinity. Let's put the days of teaching our boys to MAN UP & tha...
E.50. Lessons from Mr. Rogers!
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Mr. Rogers made us feel valued and loved. “There is only one person in the whole world like you, and people can like you just because ...
E.49. Do You Say Hello?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Saying hello is a great opportunity for you to get out of your own head and bring a smile & pleasant experience to another. At the...
A Meditation for Healing
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!This is a guided meditation to bringing healing energy, optimism, and ease to your body, mind, & soul. If you have a candle ligh...
E.48. Building Your Confidence!
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Confidence comes from feelings of well-being, acceptance of your body and mind and belief in your own ability, skills and experience. ...
E.47. Learning to Say No!!!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!The fear of saying no also stems from the urge to avoid conflicts or confrontation. Another reason that why people tend to worry about s...
E.46. Healing Your Inner Child
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Inner child work is an approach to recognizing and healing childhood trauma. It recognizes that our behaviors as an adult stem from our ...
Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress & Relieve Anxiety
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Breathing exercises can reduce stress by increasing oxygen exchange, which reduces your blood pressure, slows the heart, and releases an...
E.45. Allan Shares Raising a Son with Down Syndrome
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Allan Garcia is a career cop and a single Dad of 2 children. His daughter was born as typical while his son Jack was born with Down Sy...
E.44. Living a Blissful Life!
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!! The spiritual meaning of bliss is to be in a place free from pain, worry, and suffering. Bliss is not something that happens to us. ...
Practice Tonglen: Cultivate Compassion for Self & Others
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Jackie encourages you to practice the Tibetan Buddhist meditation called TONGLEN that is also known as “giving and taking or sending a...
E.43. Out Of Your Mind!!!
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!When we live with fear, anger, rage, worry, obsession, trauma and overthinking, the animal part of our brain is running the show. This...
A Meditation for Bringing More Love to Your Life!
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!This is a body scan and guided meditation to bring more love into your life! Get comfortable & enjoy!!!This podcast is a combinati...
E.42. Why do we drink so much?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Drinking is such a big part of our culture to the point where many have become daily drinkers. It's a reward at the end of the day ...
E.41. Audit Your Life. Live with Purpose!!!
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!A life audit is a full, thorough assessment of your life. You take stock of anything that's taking up time, space, mental energy, a...
E.40. Understanding Evil & Fighting Demons
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!We often use language in our culture that dramatizes or intensifies life experience. We call people evil because they are cold, calcul...
A Guided Meditation For Finding Peace in the Storm
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Relax. Get Comfortable. Enjoy this empowering guided meditation.10 Awesome Benefits of Guided MeditationReduces stress.Increases sel...
E.39. Rigid Thinking
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!In psychology, rigidity or mental rigidity refers to an obstinate inability to yield or a refusal to appreciate another person's vi...
E.38. The Three C's of Negativity
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!What is negativity? A tendency to be downbeat, disagreeable, and skeptical. It's a pessimistic attitude that always expects the w...
E.37. Felise Shares Winning Her Battle with Ovarian Cancer!!
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!After losing her Mom to Ovarian Cancer, Felise Feingold tested positive for the BRCA gene and very soon after learned she also had Ova...
E.36. Dyan Shares How Poetry Helped Her Heal After Her Brother's Suicide
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!When she was 18 years old, Dyan Sierra lost her 20 year old brother to suicide. She shares the painful loss of her brother as well as...
Daily Affirmations for Success!!!
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. When you repeat ...
A Meditation for Sleep
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Enjoy this relaxing meditation to help you drift off to a sweet slumber!Support the show Click here to support Jackie's show: https...
E.35. When Trauma Gets Trapped in the Body!!!
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!When we experience traumatic events, our bodies are meant to discharge and release the trauma. When the experience is not released in ...
E.34. Masculine Vs. Feminine Traits
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!People possess both masculine and feminine traits and these traits are not based on gender. This podcast asks you to reflect on your p...
E.33. The Power Of Self Talk
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Self-talk is the internal narrative you hold about yourself. It’s your inner voice and the truth is, our self-talk can actually have a...
E.32. A Sense of Urgency
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Do you drive too fast? Do you rush places? Do you get annoyed by people who move too slow? Or do you have zero sense of urgency?...
E. 31. Tips for Better Sleep
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Like eating healthily and exercising, getting enough restful sleep is critical to good health. Insomnia can take a toll on physical and ...
A Meditation for Letting Go
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!A new addition to the podcast is meditation. I will be uploading meditations from time to time to help with relaxation, sleep, coping ...
E.30. Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Many people put all their eggs in one basket....their work, relationship, or children get 100% of their attention and there is no LIFE b...
E.29. Mychi is a Previvor! She Shares Her Proactivity Having the BRCA Cancer Gene!
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Mychi Grodstein learned at 29 years of age that she inherited the BRCA gene. People who have the BRCA gene have a much higher risk o...
E.28. Understand the Narcissist
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep ...
E.27. Your Personal Bill Of Rights
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!You have the right to be happy! You have the right to change & grow! You have the right to say no! Learning your personal ...
E.26. Behind Closed Doors. Inside Closed Minds
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!We don't know someone until we spend time with them. We don't know what people are dealing with in their homes. Every pers...
E.25. Fair Fighting!
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Fair fighting is a respectful, structured way of confronting each other on issues that are causing open or hidden conflict. It is a meth...
E.24. Understanding Socially Awkward People
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text Jackie!!!Social awkwardness comes in many different forms and intensity. Intense discomfort in response to social situations can look like: ove...