Conversations that make you nervous and uncomfortable are usually the conversations that offer the most opportunity for growth and change. 

Listen in this week as I explain "What is a courageous conversation?" I offer a recent interaction which my daughter's school principal and administration as inspiration.

Don't worry, I also provide actionable steps and advice on how to prepare, approach, and reflect on these often daunting experiences so that you can be best prepared.

If you liked this week's episode, be sure to check out my blogpost, "Uncomfortable Conversations: Why, How, and When".  Be sure to catch the latest from me by subscribing to my newsletter.

xoxo, Jessi

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Today I speak with Jay Shifman, vulnerable storyteller, podcast host, Ted-x speaker, and so much more.  As a person ten years in recovery who survived multiple suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay fights to end the stigma around Mental Health and Substance Misuse by telling his recovery story and advocating for opportunities for others to do the same. Jay entreats that we must cease giving in to that stigma; instead, we can accept that they make us uncomfortable and push past that barrier toward life-saving change.  Jay is an open book which made it so genuinely powerful to connect with him in this conversation.

In a country where as many as one in two will struggle with an issue of Mental Health or Substance Misuse at some point in their life, the average American is still underserved by an outdated model of care. Too many communities don't have a Mental Health provider at all and, if they do, a lack of insurance coverage and the vast wall of stigma around these issues makes help unaffordable and unattainable for most. Mental Health coaches like Jay Shifman help close that gap, and to do so Jay works with those ready to choose the next step in their Mental Health journey.  

Instagram @jayshifman 

Facebook Jay Shifman

Through his Website jayshifman.com (Love that Merch!)

Listen in to his podcast Choose Your Struggle

You are not alone.

xoxo, Jessi 

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: 

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How easy it is for children to wish upon a star or a dandelion flower, blowing the seeds away as if to set their dreams in motion.

At some point, I stopped dreaming.  I merely put one foot in front of the other, until I had completely forgotten how to dream or where dreams come from.  I had to learn again.

When I found myself dreaming, and talking about dreams once more, I saw the magic of childhood spreading to those closest to me.  Now, we are a family of dreamers.  We are a family of dream-makers.

Today I dive into how to start dreaming again because your dreams matter, regardless of how big or small.

I hope you enjoy the conversation!

xoxo,

Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! 

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Today I speak with Kelly Wallace, a CSA survivor, advocate, writer about her journey of growing up with experiencing childhood sexual abuse, and then the added trauma of a large portion of her family not believing her. We unpack it all.

What I want to pull out of our conversation is just how bad ass Kelly is.  She was able to, at such a young age, stand so firmly in her truth. Then, while still on her own journey of healing,  be able to speak her truth and advocate for others.

More about Kelly: 

Kelly Wallace is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker. She writes and speaks about her experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse and is at work on a memoir.

Web: www.kellywallace.org

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellythewriter/

FB: http://www.facebook.com/kellythewriter1

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

xoxo,

Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

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How often are you letting people see beyond the tip of your ice burg? If you're anything like me, you wear your armor pretty close to the chest. I get it, it feels safe & you're in control of the narrative. The problem with that though tends to be, you're only letting people see one version or sliver of you, which puts you on a pretty narrow path, or tightrope. 

Today I dive into how you can use curiosity of self & of others to move beyond the tightrope and feel like you can explore the entire gym floor. 

I hope you enjoy the conversation!

xoxo,

Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I speak with Amanda Webster, a wellness coach & YouTube personality about her own journey with mental health. With raw honesty & vulnerability, Amanda shares her story involving addition and a suicide attempt and how she was able to move beyond her shadows, to living her best life.  

More about Amanda: 

Amanda is a wellness coach and YouTuber who overcame depression on her terms after a near suicide attempt opened her eyes. After a year and a half of self-discovery and making healthy changes in her life, she was decertified as having a Serious Mental Illness by the very people who told her it was impossible. She's is passionate about sharing her story helping others struggling with mental illness find balance and live their most fulfulling lives and has been featured in publications such as Cosmo, Yoga Journal, Women's Health and Phoenix magazine.

Web: www.amandawebsterhealth.com

IG: @amandawebsterhealth

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

xoxo,

Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I dive into getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations - at work, at home and in life. I share some of my own tendencies (avoidance!) as well as share some specific tips on how to lean into these conversations to make them as productive as possible. 

A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://share.descript.com/view/tMBcrRB1NHx

Enjoy the conversation!

xoxo, Jessi 

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Adam envisioned his way out of his dream job and found himself with 5 months to find a new job or leave Google. Feeling like he had hit rock bottom, he began meditating and practicing mindfulness. Although he is still battling perfectionism and feeling like there is a certain way to do things he continues to practice being mindful on the path to financial independence.

A little bit more about Adam:

Adam Coelho is an 11 year Googler, father, husband, entrepreneur and host of The Mindful FIRE Podcast. He is passionate about the power of mindfulness and financial independence to empower each of us to live the life we are meant to live. At Google he's trained over 1000 Googlers on developing emotional intelligence through mindfulness through the popular course Search Inside Yourself.

Stay connected with Adam:

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com