In this episode, I speak to Jessen James about how shifting our focus is an important step in achieving resilience.

Jessen James is an Ex-Psychiatric Nurse Turned Entrepreneur specialising in Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Influence, Psychology, Sales and Marketing.

Having spoken all across the world, sharing the stage with giants such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Les Brown, Deepak Chopra, Eric Thomas & Dr John Demartini to name a few, Jessen founded The Professional Speaker School and has trained thousands of students globally to become world class communicators!

His deep understanding of human behavior and psychology, coupled with his 'no nonsense' approach, makes Jessen one of the most sought after speakers globally!

Summary

In this conversation, we explore the intersection of mental health and education, focusing on how to empower teenagers to overcome challenges and create safe spaces for communication. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in achieving happiness and the need for supportive environments for young people.

Takeaways

Mental health is crucial for achieving goals.

Empowerment comes from allowing teenagers to make choices.

Creating safe spaces encourages open communication.

Teenagers need to feel valued and responsible.

Focus on interests to engage students effectively.

Parents should foster an environment of trust.

It's important to celebrate small victories in mental health.

Teenagers can turn challenges into life lessons.

Support from adults can change a teenager's perspective.

Happiness is a personal responsibility, not dependent on others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Harmony and Healing

04:54 The Importance of Mental Health in Education

11:58 Empowering Teenagers to Overcome Challenges

21:10 Creating Safe Spaces for Communication

41:03 Final Thoughts on Personal Responsibility and Happiness

Keywords

mental health, teenagers, education, empowerment, safe spaces, communication, personal responsibility, happiness, support, healing

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Intentional Parenting: How to Support Your Teen's Mental HealthIn this episode of the Harmony and Healing Project, Dr Ebi Oginni discusses how parents can influence their child's mental health positively through intentional parenting. The episode highlights various strategies and routines that parents can incorporate into their daily lives, including morning and bedtime routines, mealtime conversations, and emotional awareness activities. The host also addresses challenges parents might face, such as feeling inadequate due to their own upbringing, and offers resources like a supportive online community, a guide with family activities for mental health, and an assessment tool to help parents evaluate and improve their parenting skills. Listeners are encouraged to be proactive and intentional in their parenting to nurture their children's mental health and build resilience.00:00 Introduction: The Influence of Parenting00:57 The Importance of Intentional Parenting04:20 Addressing Parental Inadequacy06:50 Breaking Negative Cycles09:25 Community Support for Parents10:51 Intentional Parenting Strategies13:43 Daily Rhythms and Routines18:15 Handling Big Emotions22:54 Resources and Tools for Parents27:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Harmony and Healing Project, listeners are introduced to strategies for prioritizing self-care to better support their children's mental health.

Dr Ebi Oginni interviews Dr. Ann Hester, a double board-certified physician, to explore the principles of lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Ann Hester is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, syndicated columnist, CNN-featured health expert, and creator of the PTR Reset™. As a health coach and online course creator, she develops evidence-based programs that empower busy professionals to take control of their well-being and build lasting vitality. She is also a speaker and podcast host dedicated to redefining how we think about health.

Key topics include the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, the importance of reducing stress, the role of nutrition and exercise, and mitigating daily toxin exposure. Resources such as a free online mini-course and additional guides are also shared to help families implement healthy lifestyle changes.

00:00 Introduction: Refill Your Emotional Cup

00:49 Welcome to the Harmony and Healing Project

01:27 Self-Care Strategies for Parents

04:03 Interview with Dr. Anne Hester: Lifestyle Medicine

07:09 Understanding Lifestyle Medicine

10:55 The Power of Nutrition and Gut Health

19:05 Managing Stress for Better Health

23:38 Exercise: Small Steps for Big Impact

27:20 Avoiding Toxins in Daily Life

30:49 Conclusion: Resources and Final Thoughts

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