Conversations that Count with Jeihan

What if happiness wasn’t something you chased… but a skill you could actually learn?

In this powerful episode of Conversations That Count, Jeihan sits down with Declan Edwards, happiness researcher and founder of BU Happiness College, to explore what it truly means to live a happy, fulfilling life.

They unpack the science of happiness, emotional literacy (can you name 30 emotions?), and how to build a practical “happiness toolkit” to navigate tough days and feel more grounded, connected, and alive.

Whether you’re a high performer ticking all the boxes, a parent navigating identity shifts, or simply someone craving more meaning, this conversation will shift your perspective on happiness forever.

🎯 In This Episode:

• What happiness really means and how to define it for yourself
• Why chasing success won’t make you happy
• The 5 skills every person needs to live a happier life
• Emotional literacy: why naming 30 emotions matters
• Practical tools to build resilience and emotional intelligence
• How relationships—not promotions—predict long-term happiness
• The ripple effect of prioritising your wellbeing

🔖 Timestamps:

• Intro & Guest Background
• What is happiness, really?
• Emotional literacy & the 30-emotion challenge
• How to build your happiness toolkit
• The link between happiness and leadership
• Why self-work transforms relationships
• Final reflections & actionable steps

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What if the life you’re living today… wasn’t truly yours, but a “default script” handed to you by society?

In this raw and inspiring episode of *Conversations That Count*, Jeihan sits down with Blake, who shares how losing everything...  bankruptcy, heartbreak, and hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for rebuilding a life fully by design.

Together, they dive deep into the difference between living by default versus design, why breakdowns are often the breakthrough, and how pain, when channelled, can become your greatest purpose.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that alignment isn’t found in following the rules it’s created by rewriting them.

Whether you’ve ever felt stuck in autopilot or know you’re meant for more, this episode is an invitation to step out of default and consciously create the life you truly want.

🎯 In This Episode:

- What it means to live “life by default”
- Blake’s breakdowns: losing jobs, love, and identity
- How rock bottom can become your turning point
- The shift to living in alignment with your values
- Why pain can become your greatest source of purpose
- How to design a life that feels true to you

🔖 Timestamps:

- Intro & Blake’s story of rock bottom
- Life by default explained
- What it means to live life by design
- Pain as a pathway to purpose
- Rebuilding identity and alignment
- Final reflections & tools for living in design

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Hillary: https://www.instagram.com/designedasyou/

What if the reason you feel stuck in your career or business isn’t because you’re doing the wrong things… but because you’re doing them in the wrong energy?

In this deeply insightful episode of Conversations That Count, Jeihan sits down with Hilary to unpack the life-changing wisdom of Human Design, a system that reveals your unique energetic blueprint and how you’re meant to make decisions, work, and live in alignment.

From leaving a high-pressure corporate career in law to building a business rooted in intuition, Hilary shares how Human Design helped her reconnect with her true nature, drop the “shoulds,” and start creating from a place of ease and authenticity. Together, they explore how understanding your design can transform your business, relationships, and self-trust plus, how to tell if you’re living out of alignment.

Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or already know your type, this conversation is full of practical examples, “aha” moments, and the kind of permission slips that change how you see yourself forever.

🎯 In This Episode:

• What Human Design is (and why it’s more practical than you think)
• How to know if you’re in alignment with your true energy
• The real difference between fear, resistance, and intuition
• How your design impacts your work, business strategy, and relationships
• Why “structure” only works if it’s backed by aligned energy
• The five energy types and how each one thrives

Timestamps:
Intro & Guest Background
What is Human Design?
Signs you’re out of alignment
How to make decisions based on your type
The role of fear vs. intuition
Business, energy, and avoiding burnout
Relationships & understanding differences
Final reflections & starting your own experiment

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You don’t need to share your trauma online to build a powerful personal brand.

In this bold and honest episode, I sit down with Ange, founder of The Gratitude Project, to explore what it really takes to build a brand that connects, converts, and aligns with who you truly are, without oversharing, chasing validation, or trying to be "liked."

We unpack the truth behind the ego traps of social media, the fine line between relatability and self-betrayal, and why every woman (yes, even in corporate) needs a personal brand, especially in a world being rapidly reshaped by AI.

🔥 In this episode, we cover:

• Why personal branding is no longer optional, even if you don’t have a business (yet)
• The real reason people struggle with consistency and confidence online
• How to share with intention, not from ego
• Why you don’t need to be “polished” to be powerful
• How to show up online without burning out or oversharing
• The mindset shift that turned Ange’s brand (and income) around
• Embodiment vs performance: the biggest difference in lasting influence
• What not to do when building your brand presence in 2025

✨ Whether you’re building a brand, a business, or just trying to find your voice,  this episode is a masterclass in creating aligned impact online.

What if your burnout, anxiety, or exhaustion wasn’t a personal failure, but a nervous system response begging you to slow down?

In this deeply validating episode of Conversations That Count, Jeihan sits down with the incredible founder of Maia Mothers Clinic, a clinical nutritionist, space-holder, and advocate for women navigating matrescence, identity loss, emotional depletion, and the unseen load of modern motherhood.

Together, they unpack what really happens in the postpartum period, far beyond what’s spoken about in check-ups or social media. From nervous system dysregulation to hyper-independence, identity unraveling, hormone crashes, and co-regulation, this episode is a powerful permission slip to pause… soften… and ask for help.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things, but I still feel off”… this is for you.

🎯 In This Episode:

• What is matrescence — and why does it hit so hard?
• How nervous system dysregulation hides in high-functioning women
• Why so many mothers feel alone, numb, or like they've lost themselves
• The hidden cost of trying to “bounce back” after birth
• The truth about hormonal shifts, burnout, and emotional overload
• Cycle syncing, rest, and reclaiming your energy, without guilt
• Why connection, vulnerability, and community are essential for healing

🔖 Timestamps:

The mission behind May Mothers Clinic
Why women feel unsupported after giving birth
The identity whiplash of going from maiden to mother
What happens when high-achieving women have to slow down
The myth of “doing it all” and the fear of asking for help
The cost of isolation and why mothers feel broken
Nervous system mapping explained (fight, flight, freeze)
The health impact of chronic survival mode
A personal story of burnout and emotional awakening
How to live in alignment with your cycle
Why we must stop glorifying productivity
Practical foundations: food, sleep, boundaries, community
The power of women’s spaces, circles, and being seen
Redefining success, motherhood, and personal freedom

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#Motherhood #NervousSystem #BurnoutRecovery #Matrescence #WomenSupportingWomen #PostpartumHealing #SelfLeadership #JeihanBryant

In this deeply personal solo episode of Conversations That Count, I open up about the journey of losing my beautiful mum to cancer and how grief became an unexpected catalyst for self-discovery, nervous system healing, and living life with more presence and courage.

I share the raw, tender story of my mum’s final months, how breathwork helped me release stored grief, and why her passing taught me to zoom out, re-evaluate what matters, and make brave choices while we still can.

Whether you’re navigating the loss of a loved one or grieving parts of yourself or a life you thought you’d have, this episode is here to remind you: you are not alone, and your emotions deserve space.

💛 If this conversation resonates, please reach out, I’d love to hear your story too.

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Certified Sex Educator and Intimacy Coach Eleanor Hadley joins me to unpack how we can reconnect to pleasure, trust ourselves again, and redefine what intimacy means on our own terms.

Eleanor shares her journey from running a pole dancing studio to helping thousands of people transform their relationship to desire, body connection, and sensuality.

🌿 In This Episode:

- The hidden cost of living in your head instead of your body
- Why self-pleasure is an act of self-leadership
- How to seduce yourself before expecting a partner to do it for you
- Navigating shame, trauma, and numbness
- Building a fulfilling, lasting connection in relationships

🕒 Timestamps:

Intro & Eleanor’s Story
What does an intimacy coach do?
From pole dancing to pleasure coaching
The myth of “broken” desire
Self-trust, safety, and embodied connection
Trauma, healing, and self-pleasure
Mindful sensuality & everyday practices
Final reflections & key takeaways

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Guest: Ryan Moresby-White

What if the version of you reacting today… was actually a 7-year-old boy frozen in time?

In this powerful episode of Conversations That Count, Jeihan sits down with Ryan, a specialist in helping men heal their “inner boy”, the younger version of themselves who absorbed wounds, formed limiting beliefs, and now unconsciously runs the show.

Together, they unpack the concept of trauma timestamps, capacity work, and the emotional maturity gap plaguing men in relationships, leadership, and fatherhood. This is an invitation to reclaim your wholeness.

Whether you’re a man doing the work or a woman who wants to understand the masculine more deeply, this episode offers real depth, practical language, and transformational insights.

🎯 In This Episode:

• What is the “inner boy” and how does he show up in your life?
• Why emotional capacity matters more than intellect
• The truth about shutdown, triggers, and emotional withdrawal
• Masculine archetypes: King, Warrior, and wounded son
• Why healing is a pre-requisite to becoming a safe man
• What women need to understand about men’s healing work

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On episode #15 of Conversations That Count, I (Jeihan) drop into a solo episode that goes far beyond surface-level personal development. This isn’t about vision boards or vague mindset advice, this is about the deep inner shifts that actually move the needle.

If you feel like you’ve achieved a lot on paper but something still feels “off”… this one is for you.

We dive deep into the real reasons you feel stuck, the disconnect between your current identity and the future you’re craving, and how your nervous system, mindset, and unconscious programming are either supporting or sabotaging your next level.

I share personal stories, tangible tools, and identity-shifting questions to help you regulate your nervous system, rewire your beliefs, and rise into the version of you that can actually hold what you’re asking for.

This is for the high-achiever who’s done all the “right” things but still feels like something is missing.

We talk:

• Identity shifts and emotional safety
• Nervous system regulation (not just mindset!)
• Unconscious beliefs, people-pleasing, and inner conflict
• What to do when you're in “the in-between”
• Why transformation often looks like breaking before you bloom
• How to start becoming her/him/them today

This episode is a permission slip to become the version of you that’s already inside, and to finally lead your life from within.

If it resonates, please share it, tag me, and leave a review so more people can find this work.

If You’re Numb, Overworked or Disconnected… Watch This

On episode #14 of Conversations That Count, I sit down with Davina, an embodiment coach, energetic healer, and the founder of The Upgrade Space. Davina guides women back into their bodies, helping them create nervous system safety, reclaim their voice, and feel deeply connected to their power.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to come home to yourself. From celibacy and healing stored trauma to navigating motherhood with overflow (not depletion), Davina shares her powerful story of transformation, from numbing and people-pleasing to self-trust, pleasure, and full embodiment.

This is for the woman who feels like she’s done everything “right”... but still feels disconnected. If you’ve been burnt out, emotionally blocked, or craving more softness, depth and alignment, this one’s for you.

We talk identity, embodiment, feminine leadership, pleasure, nervous system healing, and the power of being seen in your truth.

This is the real work.

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Teaser Clip — The truth about avoiding pain
(01:06) Introducing Davina: Embodiment coach & healer
(03:31) Comfort rituals, trash TV & nervous system resets
(06:12) From external validation to emotional safety
(09:47) What embodiment *really* looks like day-to-day
(12:22) Intuition vs logic: Leading from the body
(17:14) Dimming yourself to be palatable
(19:31) Nervous system safety in relationships & dating
(22:46) Energetic healing, reiki & working with energy
(27:06) Davina’s rock bottom and awakening
(30:16) Parenting from overflow, not depletion
(34:17) Dancing in the rain & finding magic in the moment
(38:46) Tiny habits that reconnect you to yourself
(42:29) Daily journaling, rituals & gratitude
(44:39) State shifting with music, movement & tears
(45:26) Celibacy, pleasure, sexology & self-reclamation
(51:31) Intimacy, shame, and the body’s wisdom
(55:35) What full expression really unlocks
(57:51) Final words: Choosing yourself is never wrong