Turn Yourself Up Podcast

Inspired by #BellLetsTalk day, I wanted to share a bit about my own mental health and personal development journey. In April 2020, shortly after the pandemic hit North America, in the stress and chaos of it all, I experienced a manic episode, was hospitalized for a few weeks, and received a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder.

I haven’t found a lot of pleasant, hopeful, and uplifting, resources out there about Bipolar, so I hope this can be both educational and also inspirational for you in your own mental well-being journey.

I haven’t found a lot of pleasant, hopeful, and uplifting, resources out there about Bipolar, so I hope this can be both educational and also inspirational for you in your own mental well-being journey.

I will dive into what Bipolar is, how I experience it, and what others can do to support those who have it (or really any mental/emotional condition).

The definition I read on Bipolar is from the National Institute of Mental Health from the US and can be found here.

If you are in Manitoba, the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a great first resource to educate and support you and your loved ones in mental health.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or self-harming thoughts reach out for support. To loved ones, trusted allies, your doctor, or the numerous helplines available, provincially and nationally. All else fails, there is always 911.

Classes Start Feb 1st. Mindful Movement is an exercise philosophy for your mind and body where you create greater flexibility, strength, and balance by concentrating your focused attention on and within the body. This is an exploratory class in mindfulness, meditation, visualization, and proprioception applying mindful movements within your body. You will practice meditation and mental body scans, learn and practice slow and controlled mindful movement patterns that are healing in nature, and as well as give your body and mind some love through loving-kindness meditations.

I’ve put together 15 questions to help you pause and reflect on your personal growth from 2020. This year was definitely one we will all remember. What went well for you this year? What would you have done differently if given the chance? What are you looking forward to in the future?

Follow the link to download your questions now and journal or meditate on them.

New Years Reflection Questions 2021

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We were so shocked at first. Being scared to go to the grocery store. Thinking people wearing masks were overly precautious; then to find that wearing masks has become our new normal. Living in a society where we can only gather in groups of 5 or less (or whatever the legislation is at the time). We have become accustomed to keeping our distance from strangers, upholding the honor system if we are sick, and canceling plans.

I am so excited to be teaching my Mindful Movement classes this August on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm CST.

The class is a combination of meditation, mindfulness, and movements. Pairing mindfulness with movement to connect you to your body and the present moment.

Great for self-care, de-stressing, and fitness fundamentals.

Find more information about the class specifics and register on Eventbrite.

We start on Tuesday, August 5th, 2020!

In this episode, I sit down with Winnipeg Hip Hop Dance Instructor (and legend) Genie Baffoe. I've taken a few of his classes with dancewgenie.com and he is the most charismatic, upbeat, make-you-feel-good-even-when-your-tripping-over-two-left-feet instructor I've ever had. So naturally, I had to interview him and find out what his secret was to being himself 100% of the time, loud and proud.

f you want to see more of GeNie and learn about the history of Hip Hop in Winnipeg, his premier documentary, Our Scene, premieres July 28th at the WAG. Tickets are on Eventbrite or at the door.

SweetLinks:

* Tickets for Our Scene the Movie - - Eventbrite

* Hip Hop Classes and Upcoming Events - dancewgenie.com

* Genie's Insta - @genieboss

* Genie killin' it Dancing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNoUYdQQjvo

Sharing with you some of my affirmations from my journal tonight. This short meditation is for self-compassion, self-love and reminding yourself of your inherent worth.

My mom taught me to have a love for learning and to find joy in the little things. She was the wisest women I know. This episode is a very special recording of an interview with her last year. She shares her lessons from 30+ years in the education system. These wise words not only apply to teaching or to raising kids but to how you can approach life in general.

Please listen, share, and go hug a loved one.

The Turn Yourself Podcast is back for its second transformational season. Host and Coach, Jessica Watson, shares her wisdom on creating positive change in your life and becoming the "You" of your dreams. The kind of "You" that lives the life you want to live and does the things you want to do!

Jessica explores self-care, creativity, and the relationship between our body and mind. The more self-awareness you gain, the more you are able to make BIG things happen in your life. This podcast will help you LISTEN to your body, LISTEN to your mind, and learn to bring the two together to find flow, ease, and the present moment. 

You can expect to be enthralled by conversations with intelligent, creative, and honest guests, recorded coaching sessions with Jessica, and insights from the Creative Coach herself.

Stay tuned for new episodes of the Turn Yourself Up Podcast every Monday and Friday.

This Fall I was rocked hard. I lost my Mom, the most wonderful women / person / teacher I knew. 

I quickly fell into grieving and depression and put my business on hold until I could come back authentically and in a serving place. 

In order to get through my every day, I discovered new ways of practicing self-care that actually had an effect on my overall mood and ability to cope with life. I developed my self-care practice, which was heavily weighted with mindfulness and movement.

In focusing on myself, and letting go of "shoulds" and "expectations", I began to feel better. 

The depression fog was slowly but surely lifted and I had discovered a new love. Me. 

Also the love for spending time being mindful, to feel in to my body, to relax, to let go, to ponder, to be - before all else. With consistent practice, I saw my body change in pleasing ways, I wasn't emotionally eating or eating too much for me, I had more creative ideas then I could handle, and I had the energy and bravery to tackle my most anxiety-producing tasks.

The gift I received in all the devastation was learning to care for myself. And in doing that, I can now teach you to do the same.

Self-care isn't just for times of struggle. It is an on-going practice. When you are low, it will help you get to your base, and when you are at base it will help you get to extraordinary new heights.

In all my work as a coach and my personal evolution journey, this has created the biggest shift in me.

Please join me in creating a self-care practice for yourself. 

I am putting together a tribe that will support each other in honouring ourselves and our self-care practice. To join the wait list send me a note about why you need this to [email protected].

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