What are you allowing your inner gremlin to speak to you about? Learning to reframe your mindset is a lifelong journey that challenges your inner fears. But allowing yourself to unpack those feelings of self-doubt will bring your inner wise woman into the light. Today we turn the tables on Dr. Jessica Metcalfe as she invites Mary Chan to be a guest host to ask HER the questions! Mary is the founder and CEO of Organized Sound Productions, who believes in empowering women to reclaim their voice. Mary is a Voice Coach, Voice-Over Artist, and Podcast Strategist for podcasts including this one, “Speak Kindly, Your Listening”! Get into the nitty gritty with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe as she shares how building a strong and welcoming foundation for community will raise the bar in your leadership role and allow you to show up, ego set aside, and just be you.   We will discuss:  How childhood components affect your inner critic The importance of activating your inner wise woman  Why choosing to be fully you, gives you a seat at the table to inspire change How to build a life you love outside of the workplace   Interesting Links to Explore from this Episode:  Sign up for the Sunday Slay Reframing Exercises: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com/   Ways to Connect with Mary Chan:  Website: https://www.organizedsound.ca/  Listen to Mary’s podcast to use your voice to lead: http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com/  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marychan-organizedsound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/    Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd

What is your definition of success? As a high-achieving woman you know you are able to perform at the top levels of business. The journey to the top can come with many hurdles and roadblocks, especially for women. When you know your value and choose to stop proving yourself, you embrace being you and then success typically follows. Today you’ll hear from Julia Stewart, who is the previous president of Applebees and IHOP, turned founder, Chair & CEO at Alurx, Inc. a new wellness brand offering health-conscious individuals with a consistent, proven line of wellness-based solutions that can be personalized to match their goals. Julia shares her journey to success, discovering confidence, and realizing her potential that defines no bounds. Join us as Julia shares:  Her definition of success How to become a strong leader in your workplace Why learning to fail quickly was key to her growth The importance of valuing you when making difficult career decisions Ways to Connect with Julia Stewart: Website: https://alurx.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-stewart-485b9a155    Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd

Where does the voice of your inner critic come from? Discovering your origin of the voice inside provides a tangible way to begin healing and find your way forward. Learning to reframe your mindset to use the tools that trauma and your negative experiences taught you, will help tap into your leadership skills hidden within. Today we are speaking with Deborah Ancona, author of "X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed" and also a contributor to multiple articles on leadership and self-awareness. Join us as we discuss generational ghosts, using your past experiences to propel you to new heights, and how the road to healing is not simple but worth it.    You’ll discover:  How familial dynamics affect your worldview and how to reframe it How to create a new voice of positivity from the negative How to balance success and avoid perfectionism How finding role models that inspire you will help you craft the life you want   Links Worth Exploring in this Episode:  “Sense Making” by Karl E. Weick - https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/sensemaking-in-organizations/book4988   “X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed”: https://bookshop.org/p/books/x-teams-how-to-build-teams-that-lead-innovate-and-succeed-deborah-ancona/10710178?ean=9781591396925 Deborah’s Article: “Family Ghosts in the Executive Suite” - https://hbr.org/2022/01/family-ghosts-in-the-executive-suite   Deborah’s Article: “Sensemaking” - https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/42924_1.pdf  Deborah’s Article: “In Praise of the Incomplete Leader” - https://hbr.org/2007/02/in-praise-of-the-incomplete-leader    Ways to Connect with Deborah Ancona: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-ancona-019949a 1   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd

What happens when your inner gremlin rears it’s ugly head once you decide to embark on something new? Pushing yourself to new heights can awaken the negative inner voices that try to protect you from horrible outcomes. Reminding yourself that your inner gremlin is just a voice will diminish its power and allows you to see the beauty that you’ll experience stepping into your new journey ahead. In today’s episode we are speaking with Lynette Pretorius, VP of Operations at Carbon 6, on how she has redefined the meaning of success and how building a strong community of support assists her in making big moves.   Join us as we discuss:  How to help quiet the negative thoughts That you can choose to not validate your inner gremlin How consulting your personal “Board of Directors” can help steer you in the right direction!   Links Worth Exploring in this Episode:  Join Lynette’s Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/readmorewomen-6949403475776585728/ How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong - https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-we-show-up-reclaiming-family-friendship-and-community-mia-birdsong/7605542?ean=9781580058070   Ways to Connect with Lynette Pretorius: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynettepretorius/   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd

As a woman striving to climb the corporate ladder in a male-dominated industry, you know the standards and criticism that women face. Not only is our inner voice speaking negatively, but the coworkers that give their input, uninvited, speak louder than most. At what point do you give in to the negativity and begin to look for work elsewhere? Today we are joined by April Hicke and Marissa McNeelands the creators of TOAST, a membership-based collective that’s flipping the hiring dynamics for women in tech BY women in tech. They share their journeys in business and how forming a group of supportive women and creating a strong community has been the key to success in their corporate climb! They believe in helping the "Lonely Only" and are striving to help women like you step out of the toxic places and into your true calling.    Listen In As They Share:  How to combat self doubt and low expectations Why a supportive community is so important for leadership success What it looks like to be in the layers of healing   Links Worth Exploring in this Episode:  Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot -  https://bookshop.org/p/books/hood-feminism-notes-from-the-women-that-a-movement-forgot-mikki-kendall/12087970?ean=9780525560562 White Women: Everything You Already Know about Your Own Racism and How to Do Better - https://bookshop.org/p/books/white-women-everything-you-already-know-about-your-own-racism-and-how-to-do-better-regina-jackson/18229996?ean=9780143136439 Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/   Ways to Connect with April & Marissa: Website: ​​https://www.trytoast.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/try.toast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trytoast/   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd  

What does the healing journey look like to you? Finding resilience against self-doubt and negativity are the building blocks for the perfect foundation. In business, it is hard to separate yourself from the "what if's" and thoughts of failure as you navigate your way through starting your company. However, you can decide that you are worthy to take up space and allow yourself to love yourself along the way! Your mindset matters and affects each piece of your life! We can't wait for you to meet Jenn Harper, the creator of CheekBone Beauty, an indigenous cosmetic brand that is breaking barriers in the cosmetic industry. Jenn speaks with us on the power of living in the joy of her sobriety and her healing journey. Where she is taking on the hard and becoming a warrior while breaking down the doors for change.   What You’ll Learn In This Episode:  There is room at the table for all voices to be heard  How to take moments being quiet in the midst of chaos Transformation of Self doesn’t look as pretty in real life as compared to Social Media  Transformation is never gentle it is hard, messy and a tearing down of your old self to build a new foundation for the future    Ways to Connect with Jenn Harper: Website: ​​https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheekbonebeauty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheekbonebeauty   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd  

Finding moments of kindness during chaotic or frustrating circumstances can be hard. So you are allowed to take moments to rest, breathe and give yourself permission to feel the emotions you stuff deep within to move past them and grow into your true calling. Today listen in as Joanne Docherty shares her journey of grief and rising from childhood trauma to helping children in need. She speaks on mindset, giving yourself grace, and allowing yourself to listen to what you need first to serve others to your fullest potential.   Listen in to learn:  That allowing yourself to feel past emotions is the only way to find healing  That the healing journey is ongoing and never-ending How to get out of your Comfort Zone before it kills you How to self-reflect but still look toward the future How to tap in and listen to what your body is telling you   Ways to Connect with Joanne Docherty:  Website: https://www.starra.co.uk/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/starraeducation Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarraEducation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starraeducation   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd  

As a high-achieving woman, questioning your self-confidence is a constant battle. Reaching for your dreams usually includes stepping out of your comfort zone, which can bring the negative voices you’ve worked so hard to quiet flooding right back in. Sometimes taking a “step-back moment” and giving yourself the grace to fail may be just the thing that springs you forward! Today Linda Biggs, the co-founder, and co-CEO of joni - a 21st-century period care brand and one of the Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada - shares her personal story about riding the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how to quiet the negative to live life without regrets!   What you will learn in this episode:  How building a support system is a strong foundation to starting a business How to defeat fear of failure by giving yourself the grace to fail How to get back up when you fall That the power of the words you speak over yourself will influence your journey   Connect with Linda Biggs: Website: https://getjoni.com/collections/joni-shop-all Linda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeher.co/ Joni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_joni/   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en

What do you do when you feel stuck and uninspired in the career you have worked so hard to attain? When a new path begins to call your name, it may push you out of your comfort zone. Finding the confidence to make the jump into something new can feel intimidating! Self doubt creeps in with those negative thoughts and it can lead you down the path of second guessing. Today you’ll hear from Shannon Russell, Career Coach and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, on how you can make the change to following your next dream easier than you imagined.   What you will learn in this episode:  What happens when your interests change How to build support and community to help you along the way Tools for finding your next steps  How to deal with the uncertainty of what lies ahead   Links worth exploring from the episode: Lots of FREE resources from Shannon - https://secondactsuccess.co/speakkindly   Ways to Connect with Shannon Russell:  Website: https://secondactsuccess.co Second Act Success Podcast: https://secondactsuccess.co/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/secondactsuccess TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccess LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-act-success/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondactsuccess   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

How do you stop striving and start thriving when you are relentlessly bombarded with negative thoughts? What do you do when negativity is the fuel driving you to find success? The unkind voices that push you to try and prove your worth may look like they are helping you reach your goals. But what happens when you hit your breaking point? In this episode, we are speaking with Claire Booth, author of “The Achiever Fever Cure: How I Learned to Stop Striving Myself Crazy”, Founder and Owner of Lux Insights, and burnout survivor, about differentiating between the inner voices telling you who you really are and who the inner gremlin is telling you to be.    Join us as we discuss:  Tools to recognize and quiet the negative voices driving you to burnout Accepting that this self-love journey is going take time and allowing yourself grace for the transformation that needs to take place  Building a support system will be the key that opens the lock! The freedom waiting for you once you step out and change how you allow your inner voices to speak to you!   Book Recommendation from this Episode: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz https://bookshop.org/p/books/no-bad-parts-healing-trauma-and-restoring-wholeness-with-the-internal-family-systems-model-richard-schwartz/16396062?ean=9781683646686   Ways to Connect with Claire Booth:  Check out Claire Booth’s Book “The Achiever Fever Cure: How I Learned to Stop Striving Myself Crazy” https://claireboothauthor.com/the-book/ Websites: https://claireboothauthor.com/ and https://luxinsights.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireboothauthor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebooth   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

No matter how hard you work and how much you succeed, what makes you feel that you’ll never reach your ideal version of you? The seeds of your inner gremlin are planted early on in your childhood experience, building a foundation of self doubt and need to fulfill unnecessary expectations. Allowing the walls of perfectionism to fall around you and releasing your inner child from the barriers you created long ago, will set you free and allow you to step into your full potential. Today we are speaking with Alison Shamir about how she has quieted her inner gremlin and why creating a trustworthy community of support will remind you that you are not alone.    Join us as we discuss:  The need for support that allows you to verbalize areas you need help with Prioritizing the areas that are in your control first before stepping into the uncontrollable Healing your childhood trauma to release you from perfectionism    Ways to Connect with Alison Shamir https://alisonshamir.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonshamir/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-shamir-67440b17/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Join Dr. Jessica Metcalfe's BookClub: Join Book Club Here   Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

How do you manage your anger and frustration when it feels like the whole universe is working against you? As a high achieving woman, it’s hard not to play the blame game towards yourself, picking apart your decisions and actions trying to find where things went wrong. But there is a benefit to frustration! It shines a light on a piece of yourself you may need to work on. Knowing this, you can take moments to look inward and see where you need to be more intentional with yourself.    Join us as we learn:  How to embrace the voice inside, stepping out of guilt and shame Finding your “wing” person to support you during the stressful times To take a moment to ground yourself with your ideal cozy items  that gives you comfort and connection    Ways to Connect with Brenda Rigney:   Sign up for Brenda Rigney’s Mastermind “Aligned AF”: https://3uniquescoaching.com/group-coaching#pricing Website: https://3uniquescoaching.com/website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your3uniques LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendarigney   Join Dr. Jessica Metcalfe's Book Club: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com/speak-kindly-you-re-listening-book-club   Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience: https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

How are you supposed to build your confidence if everyone seems to be chipping it away? As a high achieving woman in leadership, it can be an uphill battle to be seen as someone with authority or on the same playing field as men in a similar role. Finding confidence in yourself and your abilities takes time, as you leave your people-pleasing tendencies behind. Refusing to make time for the BS and replacing that with confidence in your skills and abilities will show that you are a great leader. Today we are speaking with Gillian Montgomery about stepping into a leadership role and discovering that you are worthy to be there.   Join us as we discuss how: Having an unhealthy way of overcompensating to compete with “the boys club” will only hinder your growth as a leader To notice the change in your confidence as you work towards finding your leadership style as a women To set healthy boundaries to allow your strengths to shine   Ways to Connect with Gillian Montgomery:  https://skiisandbiikes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skiisandbiikessnowcovers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillmontgomery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiisandbiikes/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Join Dr. Jessica Metcalfe's BookClub: Join Book Club Here   Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

How do you control your internal narrative? Being aware of the conversation you are allowing yourself to have within, is a crucial practice that you are responsible for implementing into your life. As a high achieving woman, breaking through the “bro-culture” barrier that society sets happens when you set your intentions and mindset to authentically be yourself. We are speaking with Allie MacPhee today about accepting the awkward and stepping into a new mindset of being completely you. Join us as we discuss:  Discovering the expectations you desire How seeking internal validation will silence the need for external validation Finding your place to thrive The importance of who you surround yourself which affects your inner voice   Ways to Connect with Allie MacPhee https://www.alliemacphee.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliemac99/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/allie_macphee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie.macphee/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com  Join Dr. Jessica Metcalfe's BookClub: Join Book Club Here Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

Where do you start with your self discovery journey? Accepting who you are and recognizing that you are the only one that is able to set you free, will slowly begin to change the view of your current circumstance. Realizing that you have to accept where you are at and begin the process of change, to better love yourself, is a crucial step you need to take. Today we are speaking with Nazaneen Laurault on how trusting the process of self love can look different for everyone.   In this episode you will learn:  The key daily healthy habits for self care  Where to start on your self discovery journey How to embrace the challenge to love yourself to survive the journey ahead  Ways to Connect with Nazaneen Lauriault: 50th Parallel PR: Website: www.50thparallelpr.com/IG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/50thparallelpr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/50thParallelPR Thought Leadership:  Website: https://nazlauriault.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazaneendizai/   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

How do you speak to yourself daily? Is it in a way that you would speak to your friends and family? Learning to speak kindly to yourself is a constant practice. Even if that voice inside may not be screaming loudly, it may still whisper from time to time. When these emotions are heading in a negative way, what do you do when these moments arise? Join us as we chat with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy about building better tools and being intentionally kind to yourself every day!   What you will learn in this episode: How acknowledging your inner gremlin in a space of gratitude will unlock a new relationship with her How to recognize your inner gremlin’s negative words impacting you Why breathwork is an amazing tool to help you center and reflect on your emotions  How allowing space to feel your emotions will unlock new confidence and refreshed peace    Ways to Connect with Dr. Taryn MacCarthy https://www.thebizofhappiness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebusinessofhappiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebizofhappiness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tarryn-maccarthy-2b401b123/ Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

Why do you get lost in the people pleasing, high achieving, super woman image you have created for yourself to portray? Pushing yourself to be the best you can be at all times will lead to burnout! However, allowing yourself to feel your emotions and let yourself sit in those dark spaces a while will only help you heal and grow! Learning to listen to those gut feelings telling you that something is wrong and out of balance will assist you in finding peace with your past, present and future. Kelsey Boyer is with us today discussing how to speak kinder to yourself in the darkness and step into the light!    Join us as we discuss: How to give yourself permission to speak kinder to yourself  How channeling a younger version of yourself can help you find a new voice towards your inner gremlins The importance of being emotional in the dark spaces can help you heal Why working through our trauma is a constant process   Connect with Kelsey Boyer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-boyer-she-her-838b7652/ On her LinkedIn you will find:  Monthly Breathwork Classes with Kelsey  Women’s Leadership Accelerator - January Enrollment *Starts December*!    Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

How do you propel your inner healing journey to slow down, give yourself grace, and listen to your body's signals telling you to take a moment before you hit total burnout? Gain a new perspective on why your inner gremlin speaks the loudest to deal with those triggers and memories that have haunted you for a while. This will help navigate quieting those voices in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough. Today Dr Jessica Metcalfe speaks with Hannah Rumsey on how to reframe your outlook and shift the inner negative conversations you face!   “Being gentle with myself will make me strong” - Anonymous   Join us as we discover: How being gentle with yourself will help you move through this self worth journey How overanalyzing can lead to unrealistic expectations Tools to deal with the triggers that awaken your inner gremlin and push you closer to burnout How to choose to be gentle and allow yourself room to rest and grow   Connect with Hannah Rumsey  www.hannahrumsey.com   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en

Acknowledging your enoughness, silencing the fear of rejection, and giving yourself permission to speak kindly to yourself are great starting points in your self-love journey! Getting back to focus on your truths to put those inner gremlins to rest and being self aware enough to see your areas in need of growth may be easier than you think. Realizing that we are way harder on ourselves than anyone else would ever dare to be and learning to speak kinder to yourself might be the key that opens up your door to your untapped potential! Today we are speaking with Bri Williams as she shares her tips on how to reach your goals by speaking a lot more kinder to yourself!    In this episode, learn how to speak kindly to yourself through:   Choosing positive words to say over the fears that limit you  Acknowledging that you are enough  The benefits of putting yourself first in challenging situations  Jumping into the unknown with positivity by your side   Connect with Bri Williams:  https://www.bri-williams.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bri-williams-prospeaker/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/prospeakerlaunch   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en  

Expecting perfection in all that we do, leaves no room for potential growth as our inner cheerleader gets stamped out when perfectionism is the main goal. This invites that nasty imposter syndrome to creep in, making us feel like we do not belong in the world we have worked so hard to create for ourselves. Discovering a way to prioritize you and your inner health needs to be the first step in your journey as you reach for your goals! Sarah Saska is with us today to share some wonderful insight on how prioritizing you and your needs will kick negativity to the curb, allowing yourself to reach your full potential. Learn why prioritizing yourself can set you free with:  The tools, mantras, and self help suggestions that actually work when you learn how to use them correctly  Fostering your gremlin detector to notice imposter syndrome creeping in and how to stop it in it’s tracks Naming your inner gremlin to make it easier to separate it from your identity Taking care of your needs first before stepping into your new goal or dream   Connect with Sarah Saska:  https://www.feminuity.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahsaska/?hl=en   Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com    Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:  https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd?lang=en