GetGritty with Jaz & Jess

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be easy to lose sight of the path we're on. We often find ourselves questioning our decisions, comparing our journeys to others, and feeling uncertain about our future. But what if we shifted our perspective and recognized that the path we're on is, indeed, the right path? Embracing our own evolution means accepting where we are right now, in this very moment. It means understanding that every step we take, every challenge we face, and every triumph we celebrate is a vital part of our journey. This acceptance is not about complacency but about recognizing the inherent value in our experiences and trusting the process of our growth. When we fully embrace the present moment, we allow ourselves to live with more ease. We let go of the need to control every outcome and begin to flow with life's natural rhythms. This ease doesn't mean life becomes effortless; rather, it means we approach our challenges with a calm and open heart, knowing that each moment is a stepping stone toward our greater purpose. How are you embracing your unique journey and evolution to create space for more joy to enter your life?

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

In this episode, we delve into a deeply human instinct—the automatic urge to 'fix or flee' when witnessing those around us navigating difficult or challenging times. We explore how this well-meaning desire can inadvertently drive us to either try to alleviate their pain, or to distance ourselves out of fear of not knowing the right response. By understanding that there is usually no right/wrong response, we can avoid missing crucial moments when our presence is most needed, and offer genuine connection and empathic support instead. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that in the face of life's inevitable struggles, our presence can be the greatest gift we offer to the people in our lives. 

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

Ever wondered why your palms get sweaty before a big presentation or why your heart races during a scary movie?  Join us as we explore the science behind those jittery feelings and share anecdotes from our own anxious moments. From tips on how to calm your nerves to stories that hit home, this episode is all about embracing the giggles amidst the jitters. Tune in and let's turn that nervous energy into a good time.

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

You know you have values, but what does it mean to live your life from them?  Listen in on how to stay anchored when life gets messy.

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the maternal and women figures that influence our homes, communities, and workplaces. Get Gritty wanted to acknowledge the path formed by the women who laid the groundwork for them.  Listen as Jaz shares about her mother's remarkable journey and determination through an arranged marriage, and Jessica shares about growing up in a home with disabilities.  

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

It can be really difficult to hear others who share a different view on things, whether it is parenting or politics.   What does it mean to stay open to hearing one another, and understand how empathy can connect us through experiences that are shared and that are different?

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

Living life with a "both/and" perspective is hard when our knee-jerk reaction is to pick one reality to our past experience.  Jessica shares about her upbringing that led her to her deeper understanding of her why, and how her ability to lean in when others lean out drives her purpose, parenting, and place in life.

Learn more about Jessica is a Grief Educator and Consultant Wayfinder Family Co. Click the link to learn more about services and mission.

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.

It's here! In this PILOT episode of Get Gritty,  Jaz & Jess introduce themselves and why they have a passion for exploring the many forms of adversities and challenges that throw us off balance, and how we grow into humans that can adapt and redefine resilience.  Grit (or resilience) tends to bring on the visual of someone withstanding all pain, but what if it were more?  Learn more about why we think it is, how we hope to provide you with nuggets of wisdom and strategies, and candidly share the faux pas about life that makes it all real.   For questions to Jaz & Jess email [email protected]

GetGritty explores  the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evolution
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator with Wayfinder Family Co.