Starting With Gratitude

🎙️"We may lose touch with our hearts but our hearts never lose touch with us." - Jocelyn

Let's talk about the breakup heartbreaks I've experienced and how I've chosen to heal from them. Trigger warning... I do bring up a toxic relationship and how I experienced abuse but I don't go into detail, I simply bring it up! As difficult as each breakup heartbreak was in its own unique way, I am sincerely so grateful for each of them because they all contributed to who I am today. I mention in this episode that I feel it was less of me healing my heartbreaks and more so my heartbreaks healing me. I, also, mention that I don't necessarily believe in heartbreaks. Tune in to hear why... 

In the midst of each breakup heartbreak, I honestly had my moment where I wasn't sure how I'd recover but I did. And I'm sure many of you have experienced this, too. I express that in our heartbreaks, we have two choices - to close ourselves off due to fear or to open ourselves up even more. I've always chosen to open up, and for that I am so grateful. 

The main topics I touch on in this episode include:

• the three breakups I've experienced
• how each breakup was uniquely difficult to recover from
• choosing to thrive from heartbreak
• experiencing a toxic relationship
• healing from brokenness
• not getting clarity or closure
• why I don't believe in heartbreak

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🎙 "You have to live life to tell films." - Sade Ndya

Moving with intention will get you far and Sade Ndya - a young, deservingly successful cinematographer recently signed to The Gersh Agency - is a prime example. It's less about becoming represented by an agency, though, and more about fostering meaningful relationships and saying yes to the projects that genuinely, creatively excite you.

Sade never waited for opportunity to come to her. She began creating films as a student and at just 19-years-old, created her own freelance production company called The Red Futon. To no surprise, experiencing a growth spurt of success just a couple of years later not only catapulted her career but, also, her confidence in what she brings to the table. 

Being young, black, and a woman on set with a big role is an adjustment for many in the film industry, especially those who've been around for a while. Sade knows this and she shares with us how she's learned to set aside her ego and why it's important to cultivate community. 

This is an inspiring conversation with a motivated, up-and-coming cinematographer who's changing the industry and impacting many - one set at a time. If you're interested in film, aspire to break into a creative field, feel like you're against the norm, are calling in success, and/or are simply seeking to be motivated - this episode is for you.

🕰 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:07 Starting with Gratitude
4:41 Meaningful Connections
5:45 Rituals On Set
7:10 Energetic Hygiene
9:47 Fostering Relationships
11:42 Professional Success
12:17 Getting Signed
14:35 Season of Evolution
16:36 Adjusting to Success
22:33 Pre-production
24:18 Life Changing Sets
30:25 Young, Black, Woman Winning
37:31 Feeling Seen In Film
45:45 Black Rom Coms
48:49 Putting Self First

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🎙️"Now I know that I can unconditionally love someone without sacrificing my love of Self." - Jocelyn

Unconditional love is greatly misunderstood. And this misunderstanding has caused so many of us to attract and remain in unhealthy relationship dynamics. We believe that because we unconditionally love someone, we must accept the harm they may cause us. This is not true.  We believe that if we set a boundary with someone we unconditionally love, we love them less. This is not true. Unconditional love does not require of you to dishonor your Self! You can unconditionally love someone with boundaries. 

In this episode, I express my gratitude for not only knowing and more greatly understanding (healthy) unconditional love but also for experiencing unconditional love as I change. I know so many of us have recently awakened to who truly (unconditionally) loves us in all our seasons, in all our versions. These people are special, special. 

The main topics I touch on in this episode include:

• understanding true love
• practicing (healthy) unconditional love
• accepting others as they are
• loving with boundaries
• being loved as we grow and evolve
• the importance of self-love
• "the track of love, the track of fear"

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As spirituality grows popular, so does our need to practice discernment and respect for indigenous practices and ancient traditions. In a society and culture where quick fixes gain attention and instant gratification, it is important we remember that healing takes time, returning home to our true selves takes time, unlearning and relearning takes time. Holy Guardian, Sovereign, Lakȟóta-Norse Myranda Bennett and I expand on what reclaiming our sovereignty looks like, (especially during these times), the importance of doing shadow work first (before coming into and offering your gifts), and integrating the lessons and modalities that unfold along the way.

Myranda Bennett is the owner of Boundless Warrior and is also a High Priestess, Ritual Master, and Qabalist. Having been "doing the work" for over 20 years, Myranda is passionate in guiding others in their healing and remembering, whilst using her platform to shed light and educate others on dismantling programming, healing ancestral wounds, and fostering belief in self medicine.

In this conversation we learn more about Myranda's journey of being lost and found, experiencing death and rebirth as she restructures her life in a way that honors her divine path and purpose.

The main topics we touch on in this episode include:

• experiencing spiritual awakening
• the journey of healing and remembrance
• having a spiritual foundation
• doing shadow work and manifestation work
• bringing balance to our perception of manifestation
• integrating the medicine before offering it
• knowing what your own unique medicine is
• reclaiming our sovereignty

🕰 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:13 Starting with Gratitude
10:23 Remembering Our Truth
14:26 Spiritual Foundation
17:13 Doing The Shadow Work First
21:14 Integrating The Medicine
28:30 Knowing Your Own Medicine
35:01 Reclaiming Our Sovereignty
41:04 Ancestral Work
45:37 Manifestation Work
51:13 Healing Through Shame

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🎙️"There are no healthy relationships without truth and therefore, there are no healthy relationships without hard conversations." - Jocelyn

In the last conversation between you and I, I expressed my gratitude for my willingness and how willingness changed my life. One willingness I am especially grateful for is my willingness (and honestly eagerness) to have hard, honest conversations. There's so much to unpack when it comes to hard conversations. In this episode, we are unpacking quite a bit. 

Our avoidance in having hard conversations runs deep. It's not only familial but cultural and societal, too. A lot of it has to do with us growing up and progressively hiding our true selves, therefore becoming uncomfortable with the truth. A lot of it also has to do with being programmed to believe certain topics are wrong to talk about (aka taboo). I touch on both of these things in this conversation (and more) and I pray that you leave this episode feeling inspired in some way, shape, or form. 

The main topics I touch on in this episode include:

• how hard conversations are honest conversations
• how hard conversations contribute to healthy living/healthy relationships
• the importance of safe spaces
• inner-child healing
• generational healing
• how there's no escaping the truth
• taboo topics
• talking about death

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Coming into 2020, Licensed Psychologist Dr. Lydiana Garcia had a gut feeling to step back, retreat from the world, and begin pouring into her own cup. Following this gut feeling marked the beginning of a new journey for Dr. Garcia that has since sprouted the inspiration to question societal programmings, reflect on her own ancestral cycles, shift how she is showing up in the world, and acknowledge the ways she can begin investing her energy more wisely. 

Aware that feeling shame and guilt have no place in healing, Dr. Garcia has been allowing herself to journey through this transformational season of her life with grace as she transitions into her 40s and does so at her own divine pace. No more rushing to do it all at once and get it all done now.

This conversation encourages trusting your intuition, divine timing, and the little steps forward that contribute to a greater vision.

Topics we touch on in this episode include:

• turning 40
• reflecting on how you've been spending your life
• motherhood
• observing the ancestral cycles of restlessness and hyper-independence
• survival mode
• scarcity-based mindset
• connecting with your ancestors
• thanking the signs
• not feeling guilty in your spiritual practice
• listening to your intuition
• being in the wellness industry during 2020
• trusting your divine journey and purpose
• discovering and coming into your gifts

Thank you for tuning in and for being here! Your presence is sincerely felt and appreciated. If you are tuning in on Apple podcasts and you enjoy this podcast make sure to leave a review to help us grow! 🌱

🕰 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:11 Starting with Gratitude
2:32 Generational Cycles
25:51 Ancestral Work
34:23 Being A Licensed Psychologist in 2020
44:15 Coming Into Your Gifts

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🎙️"...I came to the knowing that it was and has been and continues to be my willingness that is largely responsible for my growth, for my transformation, for my ascension." - Jocelyn

What are you willing to do? Who are you willing to be? And why?

If willingness were a job, I think it would be thankless. And by that I mean... I feel willingness doesn't get the gratitude or credit it deserves for the power it has in changing our lives! For years I've emphasized how (conscious) awareness is the first step towards growth without acknowledging that the first step towards (conscious) awareness is willingness. In order to become (consciously) aware, we have to be willing to become (consciously) aware.

In this episode, I express my sincerest gratitude for my willingness because it truly has changed my life. I am grateful I've been willing love again (and again) after heartbreak. I am grateful for the risks I've been willing to take to arrive to my successes because I believe in myself. I am grateful to have been willing to become aware of and confront my shadows because it has led to so much healing. We deserve to acknowledge our willingness because without it, where would we be?

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🎙️"If you are intentional, if your heart is in the right place, and you're putting in the effort, the outcome will always be in your favor. You'll always win." - Jasmine Collier

2021 was a year of (grateful) growing pains for artist and tour manager, Jasmine Collier. Following an unpredictable year, Jasmine experienced a beyond your imagination success in the debut album drop of one of her artists, Joyce Wrice - who went on to win other major accomplishments, like performing the national anthem at the globally watched Canelo fight.

In this conversation, we explore what comes of achieving success in music (and life in general) and repeatedly circle back to the importance of trusting divine timing.  Aside from experiencing success in 2021, Jasmine also transitioned into her thirties, went back on tour, and fell in love with baking. 

Here's to a soul-fulfilling and awakening past year and year ahead! 

Topics we touch on in this episode include:

• trusting the process
• divine timing
• being tested by the Universe
• life of artist management
• artist manager development
• experiencing growth in success
• becoming a baker
• giving thanks to a past self
• the emotional journey of art and creating
• aligning with your soul purpose
• dropping a debut album
• your 20s and 30s
• moving to Japan
• words of affirmation
• self-realization

🕰 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:32 Starting with Gratitude
3:17 Alignment with Passion
5:11 Trust The Process
6:33 Soul Purpose
14:32 Artist Manager Development
17:54 A Valuable Awakening
26:57 Dropping Overgrown
30:00 Turning 30
34:08 Gratitude to a Past Self
42:02 Lesson From Japan
45:24 Being Tested By The Universe
51:26 Becoming A Baker

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🎙️"I am no longer quick to plant seeds. I am no longer rushed to grow them." - Jocelyn

This episode is my thank you letter to 2021 and all it's gifted me. This year I became a wiser student and gardener. I expand on this in my letter - as well as how this year was a foundational year, one that I know will contribute to my success for many years (and lifetimes) to come.

I pray this episode not only inspires you to write your own thank you letter to 2021 but I pray you also resonate with at least one of my expressions of gratitude. May this episode feel like a deep breath that accompanies you through the transition into the new year and sincerely encourages you to be proud of yourself.

Lastly (but not leastly), thank you so much for supporting the first year of this podcast - even if this is the first episode you're tuning into. I am so, so excited for what's to come of this community.

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Welcome to the Starting with Gratitude podcast! This is a safe space intended to host heart-centered conversations exploring all topics of the human and spiritual experience.  

At a time where so many of us are returning back home to our authentic selves, committing to our healing, exploring the spiritual path, aspiring to fulfill our soul purpose and undergoing transformation because of it all, I know it’s important that we not only hold more safe spaces for unfiltered conversations like this but also practice gratitude. 

Consistently and intentionally practicing gratitude myself for years now has completely impacted the way I respond to life. Not only do I firmly believe there is always something to be grateful for but I also firmly believe that when we grow intimate with the feeling tone of gratefulness we are growing intimate with our true essence. We are strengthening our ability to see and feel the divine at any given moment. 

Before I dive into my conversations with our guests in this podcast, I ask them to share with us what they currently feel grateful for. When it’s a conversation between you and I, I also start our conversations with gratitude. So, should you choose to join this community, I am going to encourage you to do the same. Before pressing play on an episode or as you listen to the expressions of gratitude shared in every episode, take a moment to pause and ask yourself what it is you feel grateful for. Let’s truly start every conversation with gratitude - together. If you feel called, feel free to share your gratitude with us by calling our gratitude hotline. 

Episodes of Starting with Gratitude drop every Tuesday and are available on all podcast platforms, as well as Youtube.

I am sincerely so grateful you aligned to this podcast and pray this space inspires, encourages, and empowers you on your journey. Whenever you enjoy an episode, please drop a review on Apple podcasts! 

Sending you love. Ya girl, your host, Jocelyn

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