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Does Polyamory + Parenting Require Hierarchy?

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When is it Helpful to Work With a Professional Instead of Relying on Free Information?

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Stop Drop and Roll for Internal Fires

11:51

What If Someone Doesn't Like My Boundary?

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An Antidote to New Years Resolutions That Are Destined to Fail

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Integrating Non-Binary Gender Identity As An Adult

This week I'm sitting down with Diana (they/she) and diving into their experience realizing as an adult that they don't (and never have) fit into the gender identity they were assigned at birth, how they've come to understand their identity, and their suggestions for others who want to explore and better understand their gender identity. (Even if you're cis-gender- questioning can lead you to a deeper understanding of who you are as well as greater empathy for others' experience.)
Mentioned in the conversation- a podcast Diana found helpful www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/nancy/episodes/nancy-podcast-black-trans-lives-matter
Not mentioned in the episode- I have a community group for parents of gender queer kids (free, virtual, 1-2x/month) this came out of the stories of several friends trying to support their children and defend their rights, and feeling very alone and isolated in that fight. If you are a parent or carer of a gender queer child, you can join us here: jengbooking.as.me/gqkids
More about my work & join my weekly email newsletter to find out about new events and community support: www.jengerardy.com

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Why Is Play Important For Healing?

Переглядів 17День тому

Play is an absolutely vital and often overlooked part of healing! Join me to define play, talk about why it's essential, why it's sometimes hard to play (especially for people with trauma histories) and how to start bringing more play into your life and healing. What if play could be your superpower and you knew how to bring more joy, connection, and peace into life and your important relations...

Does Polyamory + Parenting Require Hierarchy?

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Does Polyamory + Parenting Require Hierarchy?

Переглядів 3014 днів тому

Is a hierarchical relationship structure (with bio or step parent relationship at the top) the only way polyamorous parenting can work? I break down why people consider this structure, whether it's a good idea, things to ask yourself or consider if you're considering hierarchy, and end with an alternative. Free, virtual, twice monthly Polyam Parent group- www.jengerardy.com/polyamparenting More...

When is it Helpful to Work With a Professional Instead of Relying on Free Information?

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When is it Helpful to Work With a Professional Instead of Relying on Free Information?

Переглядів 3721 день тому

Whether or not you work with me, sometimes a professional is helpful for seeing and integrating things that you might just not have the experience, knowledge, or perspective to figure out on your own. How do you know when the (often quite helpful!) Free tools and information are enough, and when more support would help you make deeper, more lasting changes? Connect with me and find more of my w...

11:51

Stop Drop and Roll for Internal Fires

Переглядів 7Місяць тому

An easy to remember formula for those times when there's the internal flash of a trigger- Stop (take a pause), Drop (into connection with yourself and your body), and Roll (move the activation in your muscles and nervous system) Mentioned in the video- Helpless to Hopeful free workshop on Jan 13 jengbooking.as.me/hopeful More support at www.jengerardy.com

What If Someone Doesn't Like My Boundary?

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What If Someone Doesn't Like My Boundary?

Переглядів 53Місяць тому

One of the most common things I see with people new to setting boundaries with loved ones is that they set a boundary and get pushback, anger, or withdrawal in response- so then they think the boundary must be wrong or they shouldn't have a boundary at all. It's all just information- about the other person and about the relationship, and you get to decide what you do with that information. Get ...

An Antidote to New Years Resolutions That Are Destined to Fail

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An Antidote to New Years Resolutions That Are Destined to Fail

Переглядів 35Місяць тому

New Years Resolutions nearly always fail and often leave us feeling shame and frustration. Yet hope and intention to make the next year better align with who we are and what we want from life is great. So how do you make the changes you want for yourself without new years resolutions? Connect with support for the journey toward a life that aligns with who you are and what you want for yourself ...

Rest vs Freeze Response: When Rest Doesn't Recharge

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Rest vs Freeze Response: When Rest Doesn't Recharge

Переглядів 13Місяць тому

Did you grow up with the mentality of "you can rest when the work is done"? When you try to "rest" (other than sleeping) do you feel like you just shut down or zone out and don't really feel recharged by your rest? We're looking at rest that regenerates vs collapsing into a freeze response, and the idea of "productive rest"- meaning rest that accomplishes feeling rested! Mentioned in the video:...

How to Make Big Life Decisions When the Consequences Feel Huge

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How to Make Big Life Decisions When the Consequences Feel Huge

Переглядів 47Місяць тому

We're really diving into the philosophy and beliefs that underpin my work today, by looking at the decisions in life that feel like they have really big, lifelong consequences attached to them. I talk about letting go of an uncertain future and give you an exercise to start to tune into "yes" and "no" in your body. More support and resources at www.jengerardy.com

How to Handle Difficult Family Relationships During the Holidays

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How to Handle Difficult Family Relationships During the Holidays

Переглядів 342 місяці тому

The holiday season can be filled with joy- and also the potential for stressful family interactions! Learn tools to care for yourself, your boundaries, and fully enjoy the season. A longer, 1 hour, live FREE workshop version of this information is coming up Dec 15! Register for your free ticket at JenGbooking.as.me/holidays More resources and support at www.jengerardy.com

Attachment at the Beginning of a Relationship

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Attachment at the Beginning of a Relationship

Переглядів 612 місяці тому

If you grew up with an insecure attachment, and as an adult you're trying to have healthy relationships with secure attachments, you've probably experienced some moments early on in a new relationship where you feel insecurities or fear of rejection, and have a hard time figuring out whether it's your own attachment pattern or something that isn't right about the relationship. This video is abo...

Can Conflict Bring Relationships Closer?

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Can Conflict Bring Relationships Closer?

Переглядів 82 місяці тому

Does conflict in a relationship always lead to disconnection, or can healthy conflict actually make a relationship stronger and closer? Let's dive into what is needed for healthy conflict: self awareness, boundaries, and relational safety. We're taking a deep dive into what healthy conflict within healthy relationships looks like and how it can actually build closeness. Join my email list for w...

Integrating Autistic Identity as an Adult

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Integrating Autistic Identity as an Adult

Переглядів 1662 місяці тому

Interviewing my friend Jess about her experience discovering she's autistic in her 40s! We talked about: How it altered her perception of herself, her brother, and her children How she's making different decisions in her life as a result of this different understanding The support that has helped her integrate her identity shift What she would say to any other adults wondering if they might be ...

Grief, Shock, Healing and Community After the 2024 Election

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Grief, Shock, Healing and Community After the 2024 Election

Переглядів 173 місяці тому

Like many of you, I woke up in shock Wednesday morning I kept hearing from people close to me that they felt stuck, frozen, paralyzed. I kept hearing from people who were drinking at 9am. I'm with you, wobbling between numbness and deep sadness. I really want you to hear 2 things right now: 1) You don't have to stay stuck or drown your feelings 2) You don't have to be alone with your experience...

Do you feel responsible for others' feelings about your boundaries?

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Do you feel responsible for others' feelings about your boundaries?

Переглядів 283 місяці тому

Do you try to set boundaries and then get stuck because someone else doesn't like your boundary, gets upset, or pushes on it instead of willingly accepting it? You're not alone! It's a super normal struggle. Let's talk about it. Connect for more support at www.JenGerardy.com