I have an inordinate fear of packing and struggle with preparing for travel. I'm a homebody, and packing creates stress and anxiety. This episode is for you if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Today, I'm joined by Marsha Sharpe, a seasoned traveller, co-owner of SongDivison, Board President of the Maui Food Bank, and Vice Board President of the IMUA Family Services Organisation.

In this episode, Marsha shares her packing tips and advice she learnt after travelling around the world for 20 months, primarily out of carry-on luggage with her husband and daughter.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/howtotravelstressfree-traveltipsandadviceforpackingandlongtermtravel/

Are you ready to make 2025 your best year yet? This episode is here to help.

It’s time to ditch rigid New Year’s resolutions - let’s focus on setting meaningful goals, choosing empowering words, and embracing inspiration mantras instead.

In 2024, I embarked on a personal journey of growth. Instead of setting a resolution, I set specific goals and chose the word “Growth” to represent what I wanted out of the year. This decision fueled my journey to stay consistent in my goals, including writing my book, The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists.

This year, I’m pairing the word “Calm” with the mantra “Calm is a superpower” to reshape my mindset and actions.

In this episode, I’ll share the lessons I’ve already learned using “Calm”, the power of affirmations, and how you can use a single word or mantra to bring focus, clarity, and intention to your year.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-112-manifest-your-best-year-yet/

For many people, the holidays are about joy, family, friends and celebration. But for many, the holiday season can stir up feelings of grief.

If the holidays feel heavy for you this year, you’re not alone. Grief and love are deeply connected, and both can coexist, even in the holiday season.

Today, I’ll share the story of how losing my mother to cancer when I was 10 years old forever shaped my holiday seasons, and how I found strength in both honoring old traditions and creating new ones.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-111-grief-around-the-holidays/

Loss and grief in careers are typically taboo to talk about, as it gives us labels like “not viable” or “undesirable”. But job loss can trigger feelings of grief and mourning, whether we were fired, let go, or even quit ourselves.

In this episode, I talk with Executive and Leadership Coach Laverne McKinnon about job loss, setbacks, and rediscovering personal capacity for impact and creativity. She believes that understanding and addressing failure and grief are crucial for building resilience and going the distance in one’s career.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-110-grief-in-the-workplace-with-laverne-mckinnon/

When we think of grief, we often imagine it reserved for the loss of a human loved one, but losing a pet can be just as hard.

Losing Blaze, my loyal and loving dog, brought a wave of emotions I wasn’t prepared for.

Join me in this episode as I explore the unique grief of losing a pet, the guilt and second-guessing that often follow, and the comfort that can come from sharing these feelings with others.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-109-grief-losing-a-pet/

Have you ever felt like adult friendships are a bit of a rollercoaster?

Join me in this episode, as I explore the unique complexities of adult friendships. Why they sometimes drift apart, why misunderstandings linger, and why the friendships that once felt so solid can grow distant or disappear altogether.

We’ll talk about the life transitions that shake up even the strongest bonds, from marriage and parenthood to career shifts, and how unspoken expectations, silent competition, and even social media can impact our closest connections.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of losing a friend or struggled to keep connections alive, this one’s for you.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-108-navigating-adult-friendships/

It’s here! Join me this week as I celebrate the launch of my first book: The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists!

In this episode, I delve into the journey of writing this book, and how much fear and self-doubt I had about putting my ideas out into the world.

Whether you've been following my podcast or are new to the community, this book is packed with the tools and tricks I recommend to manage anxiety and stress, all in one easy-to-read place.

Available now in eBook, paperback, and audiobook formats—grab your copy today!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-107-the-overthinkers-guide-to-joy-is-now-a-book/

This week, I cleaned out my office cabinet, and I found decades of journals dating back to 1976. They were filled with memories, emotions, repetitive thoughts, overthinking, and growth.

When writing them, the journals served as a therapeutic tool that helped me process feelings and provide clarity to my overthinking mind. Reading them now allows me to reflect on how my past experiences shaped my life today.

In this episode, I discuss how journaling helped and continues to help me and why you should journal too.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/106-the-benefits-of-journaling/

When we think of bucket lists, we usually associate them with adventure and travel. However, they are actually a personal inventory of deeply meaningful goals.

Bucket lists allow us to dream big, providing a sense of fulfillment. It's something everyone should have, regardless of what is included and at any stage of life.

Join me in this episode as I explore the reasons why people make bucket lists and why some don't, and discover what's on my less adrenaline-fueled bucket list.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-105-redefining-bucket-lists/

As summer comes to an end, I’ve given myself a homework assignment to reflect on the summer I turned 60.

When I was younger, I loved summer, but this year, I was dreading it. I faced a quieter summer, as my grown children were an ocean away, and many of my friends were travelling. But I was determined to make the most of the summer by embracing change and seeking joy in my life, regardless of the number on my birthday cake. So, I committed to learning new skills and picking up new hobbies: golf and Mahjong.

Join me in this episode as I discuss the challenges and joy of golf and mahjong, how they became addictive, and how, alongside the best birthday surprise I could ever ask for, I had one of the best summers I can remember.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jackiedecrinis.com/ep-104-the-summer-i-turned-60/