A Quest for Wholeness

Episode Summary

Early Recognition and Professional Help

• Jamie begins to recognize her daughters anxiety and begins navigating the course of support for her and their family.
• Recognizing anxiety in children can be challenging but seeking professional help is crucial.
• Play therapy can be beneficial for children dealing with anxiety.

Parental Influence and Self-Awareness

• Jamie’s realization that her own anxiety played a role in her daughter’s struggles.
• Parents need to be aware of their own anxiety and how it might impact their children
• Balancing work, parenting, and managing personal anxiety is a delicate challenge.

Impact of External Factors

• The pandemic has added stress to families, exacerbating anxiety-related issues.
• Societal expectations and pressures can contribute to the challenges of parenting.

Communication with Schools

• Lexi and Jamie discuss the challenges of communication with schools about children’s particular needs.
• Open communication with teachers and school staff is essential when dealing with a child’s anxiety.
• Advocating for your child and working collaboratively with schools can be empowering.

Triggers and Cues of Anxiety from Jamie’s Daughter

• Fidgeting
• Asking a lot of question
• Talking very fast.
• Wanting to be prepared. Jamie implemented calendars and more visual representations to be prepared for the day.
• Baths in the morning to reduce anxiety. (A familiar feeling like being a mother’s womb) When in doubt, but them in water.

Ostracism and Bullying

• Children with anxiety may face ostracism and bullying, highlighting the need for a supportive environment.
• Encouraging open dialogue at school can address these challenges and foster understanding.

Ongoing Nature of Anxiety Management

• Managing a child's anxiety is an ongoing process that requires adaptation and continuous effort.
• Co-regulation, understanding triggers, and providing consistent support are essential strategies.

Parental Advice

• Parents going through similar situations should prioritize open communication and seek professional support.
• Sharing experiences and insights can help build a supportive community for parents of anxious children.

Overall Message

• Parenting a child with anxiety involves multifaceted challenges that require a combination of professional help, self-awareness, and open communication.
• The journey is ongoing, and adapting to the evolving needs of the child is key to effective anxiety management.
• Co-regulation and understanding one’s triggers are important tools in managing anxiety.

Guest Bio

💛 Instagram: @everydaymamaof3

Jamie is a devoted mother of three, a passionate pre-school teacher, and a driven business owner. With 17 years of sobriety, she has cultivated resilience and strength that profoundly influence her parenting style. Guiding young minds in the classroom and navigating the entrepreneurial landscape both bring her immense joy and fulfillment. Jamie's journey with sobriety has shaped her perspective on life, emphasizing resilience, empathy, and open communication. Each facet of her life contributes to the unique mosaic that defines her, and she is excited to share her story, insights, and perspectives with those around her.

Host Bio

💛 Instagram: @questforwholenesspodcast

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Resources Mentioned

💛 Childhood Anxiety Course https://childmind.org/care/areas-of-expertise/anxiety-disorders-center/parents-of-anxious-children-and-teens-training-pact/#:~:text=The Child Mind Institute's Parents,3-13 struggling with anxiety.

💛 Book: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson https://www.amazon.ca/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697/ref=asc_df_0553386697/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292969433943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16592113227126010663&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001335&hvtargid=pla-436541850135&psc=1&mcid=2227983b618b313f9b89708297b060f4

💛 Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/parent-child/

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz <3

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

Join us!

💛 Follow us on Instagram @questforwholenesspodcast

💛 Liked what you heard? Leave a review of iTunes or a 5 star on Spotify! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/introducing-a-quest-for-wholeness-with-lexi-burt/id1722325299?i=1000639248932

💛 Questions? Email me at [email protected] or DM me @questforwholenesspodcast

Date: 01/05/2024

Name of podcast: A Quest for Wholeness: a bio-psycho-social-spiritual guide

Episode title and number: Episode 3: Hands of Trinidad - Daryl Oh on Public Art and Reshaping Narratives

Episode Summary

Serendipitous Opportunities

• Daryl Oh's transformative journey stems from a serendipitous move to Trinidad, leading to unexpected artistic opportunities.

Public Art and Community Engagement

• Daryl explores public art, emphasizing its role in engaging communities, initiating dialogues, and democratizing access to artistic experiences beyond galleries.
• "The Hands of Trinidad" project exemplifies community connection through art. Link to Daryl’s project

Photography as a Political Act

• Daryl challenges photography norms, portraying it as a political act.
• Emphasis on the power of a photograph to reflect intrinsic beauty and importance, questioning normality and societal hierarchies.

Community Connection Through Stories

• "The Hands of Trinidad" visually captures stories, honoring contributions, and strengthening community narratives.
• Public art's impact on preserving memories and connecting generations.

Democratizing History

• Daryl advocates for individuals participating in their history, challenging biased narratives.
• Discussion on film photography's conceptual implications and encouragement for visual literacy.
• Advocacy for personal photography as a tool for self-expression and engagement, particularly for women.

Guest Bio

💛 Instagram: _daryloh

💛 Website: https://www.daryloh.com/

Daryl Oh is an artist and photographer based out of Trinidad, Colorado. Her dad gave her his first camera when I was about 10, and she’s been taking photos ever since. Daryl work exclusively with black and white film, usually medium format. It requires a slower form of engagement and she feels deeply rooted in it as a ritual of some kind. But mostly it allows her and the person she is photographing to meet one another without without interruption. She believes her photos serve as an artifact of a moment; that the moment itself saying, "I exist," "We existed." is more important. She is making an attempt to find all of the genius in the world and create a record so it won't be forgotten. Daryl is 31 and went to Tisch for Photography at NYU and lived there until she closed her studios in 2020 after COVID. She loves art. She loves the art of story. She lives for the FREAKS and fuck the normies!

Host Bio

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Mentioned Resources

💛 Carl De Bono, English and Theater teacher at Trinidad High School https://www.daryloh.com/hands-of-trinidad

💛 Instagramer who helps identify body editing and photoshop @goobU2

💛 John Berger “Ways of Seeing” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pDE4VX_9Kk

💛 Daryl's Values Exercise for you to try https://daryloh.notion.site/Values-4e4287520df946c7bab66be12fc9bc96

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz <3

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

Join us!

💛 Follow us on Instagram @questforwholenesspodcast

💛 Liked what you heard? Leave a review of iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/introducing-a-quest-for-wholeness-with-lexi-burt/id1722325299?i=1000639248932

💛 Questions? Email me at [email protected] or DM me @questforwholenesspodcast

Date: 01/05/2024

Name of podcast: A Quest for Wholeness: a bio-psycho-social-spiritual guide

Episode title and number: Episode 2: Unlocking Mental Fitness - Maddy Brown on Tapping Into Your Sage Brain

Episode Summary

Mental Fitness Definition

• Mental fitness, according to Maddy Brown, involves navigating life's challenges with a positive mindset.
• It focuses on training the brain to quiet sabotaging thoughts and strengthen the self-command muscle, leading to increased positive emotions, thoughts, and habits.

Sage Brain and Saboteur Brain

• Maddy describes the two sides of the brain—the Sage Brain, associated with exploration and true essence, and the Saboteur Brain, linked to habitual patterns and negative self-talk.
• Mental fitness involves quieting the Saboteur Brain, resulting in a shift in emotional and thought patterns.

80/20 Rule

• Maddy introduces the 80/20 rule, challenging perfectionism by emphasizing that only 20% of tasks need to be done perfectly.
• The mental fitness approach encourages prioritizing tasks based on their impact on values and well-being.

Aligning Tasks with Values

• Maddy highlights the importance of aligning tasks with personal values.
• Focusing on the 20% of tasks that deeply resonate with values can lead to greater joy, fulfillment, and meaning in life.

Interconnectedness and Interdependence

• The concept of interdependence is explored, challenging society's emphasis on independence.
• Maddy encourages embracing interdependence, recognizing interconnected systems and support networks, particularly during challenging times like the aftermath of COVID-19.

Importance of Asking for Help

• The discussion emphasizes the importance of asking for help and challenges societal narratives that discourage seeking assistance.
• Overcoming ego and embracing interdependence are seen as essential for better mental well-being.

Mental Fitness Techniques

• The podcast introduces mental fitness techniques, including the three levels of listening.
• Internal listening (level 1), focused listening (level 2), and global listening (level 3) are explored as tools to enhance communication and understanding in various relationships.

Implementing Listening Skills in Relationships

• Clients practicing the three levels of listening in coaching sessions often experience a profound shift.
• Applying these listening skills in personal relationships can lead to conflict resolution and a deeper understanding between individuals.

Guest Bio

Maddy is a Certified Mental Fitness Coach and Education Facilitator

Woman (She/Her); White girl from the Vancouver, British Columbia who still resides here; Lover of Arts, Culture and Traveling; Flight attendant for over 19 years; Business owner; SafeTALK and ASIST facilitator; Plant Mother; Yogi; Auntie; Tea drinker; Avid Journal Writer and Trained Singer. Raised in the middle class and passionate about personal growth.

Host Bio

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Quizzes and Self-Assessments

💛 Identify your Saboteur with this quiz https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/instructions

💛 What’s your PQ quiz https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/pq/overview

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz <3

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

Join us!

💛 Follow us on Instagram @questforwholenesspodcast

💛 Liked what you heard? Leave a review of iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/introducing-a-quest-for-wholeness-with-lexi-burt/id1722325299?i=1000639248932

💛 Questions? Email me at [email protected] or DM me @questforwholenesspodcast

Date: 01/05/2024

Name of podcast: A Quest for Wholeness: a bio-psycho-social-spiritual guide

Episode title and number: Episode 1: A Balancing Act - Cassy Berlinguette on Navigating Wellness

Episode Summary

A Changing Definition of Health

• Cassy's perspective on health has evolved, moving beyond aesthetics and strict fitness routines.
• Her current holistic approach emphasizes self-relationship, balance, creativity, play, and quality time with loved ones.

Cassy’s Evolution in Coaching Approach

• Initially using a black-and-white coaching strategy, Cassy recognized the need for a more individualized and flexible approach.
• Her coaching style now considers factors like stress, lifestyle, and emotional well-being, departing from a one-size-fits-all mentality.

Troubleshooting Process

• Cassy employs a troubleshooting approach when clients face challenges.
• This involves open communication, creating a safe space for clients to share experiences, asking questions, analyzing feedback, and adapting the coaching approach based on individual circumstances.

Personal Journey and Body Image Challenges

• Cassy shares her personal journey, including experiences with competitive gymnastics, body image challenges, and struggles with disordered eating.
• These experiences have contributed to her understanding of body dysmorphia and shaped her coaching philosophy.

Decision to Stop Competing

• Cassy decided to stop competitive bodybuilding due to a decline in passion, a need to focus on family during health challenges, and a desire to prioritize overall well-being over a competition-focused lifestyle.
• This decision allowed her to reconnect with her love for the gym and adopt a more mindful and balanced approach to fitness.

Holistic Coaching Approach

• Cassy highlighted a significant shift in her coaching approach from a rigid, one-size-fits-all model to recognizing the importance of individualization.
• She now considers clients' unique circumstances, stress levels, and emotional states, fostering a more empathetic coaching style.

Guest Bio

💛 Instagram: @builtbycass_

💛 Website: https://www.builtbycassy.com/

Cassy, a certified Fitness & Nutrition coach with over a decade in the industry, empowers women to achieve goals and boost confidence. Starting her fitness journey at 15, she overcame disordered eating and faced challenges, including a disappointing coaching experience post her first competition at 18. At 21, she embraced a healthy lifestyle, becoming a certified coach, and successfully juggled coaching with a full-time job. Now coaching full-time from home, Cassy, a wife and mom to two fur babies, stepped back from competing due to family challenges, prompting a redefinition of her concept of "being healthy." With a passion for holistic practices, she recently ventured into pre/post-natal coaching, broadening her expertise. Beyond fitness, Cassy loves dancing, journaling, learning, creativity, music, connecting with people, and embracing silliness.

Host Bio

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Resources Mentioned

💛Book: When the Body Says No by Dr. Gabor Mate

💛 Believe Supplements Discount Code 15% off use the CODE: CASSY https://www.believesupplements.ca/

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

Join us!

💛 Follow us on Instagram @questforwholenesspodcast

💛 Liked what you heard? Leave a review of iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/introducing-a-quest-for-wholeness-with-lexi-burt/id1722325299?i=1000639248932

💛 Questions? Email me at [email protected] or DM me @questforwholenesspodcast

Date: 01/05/2024

Name of podcast: A Quest for Wholeness: a bio-psycho-social-spiritual guide

Episode title and number: Episode 4: Investing in Abundance - Max Becker-Pos on Gratitude, Growth, and Socially Responsible Investing

Episode Summary

Gratitude and Perspective

• Focusing on what one has fosters a positive and fulfilled life.
• Loss of gratitude is linked to dissatisfaction in various situations.

Holistic Financial Guidance

• Max takes a holistic approach, aligning financial plans and individual values.
• Onboarding involves a commitment from both Max and the client, emphasizing motivation for improvement.

Emotional Attachment to Finances

• Individuals often harbor negative money scripts and self-limiting beliefs
• Overcoming emotional barriers is crucial for personal and financial growth

Dispelling Investing Myths

• Investing is about time, not necessarily a large sum of money.
• Starting early and consistent efforts lead to substantial wealth accumulation.

Addressing Self-Limiting Beliefs

• Many individuals feel stuck due to self-limiting beliefs and societal fears around finances.
• Max emphasizes challenging and overcoming these negative attitudes.

Investing is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

• Max underscores that investing requires time, discipline, and repetition.
• Small, consistent savings lead to substantial wealth accumulation.

Gratitude and the Journey

• Being grateful for the journey promotes a positive mindset.
• Appreciating progress is crucial in achieving financial goals.

Building Quality Connections

• Relationships and networking are powerful for growth
• Quality connections contribute to personal and professional success

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

• Aligning investments with personal values is crucial
• Conscious investment choices impact social and environmental causes

Small Contributions Matter

• Even small contributions create positive change over time ‘
• Recognizing the value of actions is essential

Abundance Mindset

• Challenging scarcity notions promotes an abundance mindset
• This mindset extends beyond finances to personal growth opportunities

Guest Bio

💛 LinkedIn: Max Becker-Pos https://www.linkedin.com/posts/max-becker-pos-27a96030_tiktok-abundance-wealth-community-activity-7119728724438126592-cZ_E/

💛 TikTok: @abundancewealthcommunity https://www.tiktok.com/@abundancewealthcommunity

💛 Website: https://abundancewealthcommunity.com/

Max is a family guy who was born-and-raised in Vancouver, lived 12 years in Korea and Japan, and then navigated back to this side of the Pacific Rim. He’s an avid consumer of spicy food, a diehard ocean swimmer (both warm and cold), and an unstinting lover of animals and nature. Hot frothy black coffee is always a highlight for this independent financial advisor with more than 10 years in the industry. Max is big on giving back to the community so that all of us can share in the abundance of our amazing world.

Host Bio

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Resources Mentioned

💛 Max’s financial health assessment https://abundancewealthcommunity.com/#contactPopup

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz <3

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

Join us!

💛 Follow us on Instagram @questforwholenesspodcast

💛 Liked what you heard? Leave a review of iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/introducing-a-quest-for-wholeness-with-lexi-burt/id1722325299?i=1000639248932

💛 Questions? Email me at [email protected] or DM me @questforwholenesspodcast

Trailer Episode!

Welcome to a quest for wholeness podcast, an explorative podcast diving into the interconnected realms of health, biologically, psychologically, sociologically, and spiritually. I believe our mental health and physical health are not separate, but one.

Each component influences one another, and wholeness cannot be achieved without care and attention to each. I'm your host, Lexi Burt. I've been on my own health journey for a few years now, and have realized that health to me means balance and wholeness.

My educational background in psychology, passion for holistic health, and network of really cool people has driven me to put this podcast into the world. Each episode will explore the intricacies of health, guided by individuals, driven by curiosity, experts, and human beings with real life stories.

A quest for wholeness serves as your holistic guide to achieving balance, health, and well -being. This podcast is for anyone with a curious mind, seeking balance, or actionable tips to bring oneself into wholeness.

You can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts on January 5th, 2024. The quest for wholeness is not a destination. It's a continuous exploration, and this podcast is here to accompany you every step of the way.

Walk with us on our shared quest for wholeness.

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