In this episode, Jes speaks with Naturopath Sarah Chopra about her specialties, including the different states our bodies can be in, depending on if our nervous system thinks we're safe or not. These states can be visualized as places on a ladder. Grab the free PDF for this episode's challenge at betterandbetterer.com/27 and find out more about Sarah online at sarahchopra.com and also @sarah.chopra.naturopath on Instagram.

In this episode we hear from therapist Justin Martin, of Parts of Me Therapy, who uses the powerful and evidence-backed Internal Family Systems Model as he works with individuals and couples to address various scenarios, such as anxiety, depression, grief, preventing burnout, and more. Today we did into the idea of a victim mindset.... it's not what you think! Show notes will be at betterandbetterer.com/26 Find Justin and Parts of Me Therapy online at:https://www.partsofmetherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/partsofmetherapy/

IFSGuide helps people become the best versions of themselves in a short period of time, by using IFS. What's IFS you say? During the past decade, the profound impact of IFS has not only been proven by scientific research, but also countless number of professional practitioners who have made lasting impacts within their clients. So have a listen to two of the best practitioners, Sasha Eslami and Blanca Dasi, as they explain IFS and give tips as to how this can work for you! Join their FB IFS Self Healers group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/internalfamilysystems/ where they hold free weekly calls. Also, check out their website at ifsguide.com. Show notes coming to: betterandbetterer.com/25

Michael Forlenza, PhD, MPH, PCC, is a health psychologist, professional coach and IFS (Internal Family Systems) Practitioner focusing on Leadership and Development. He views healing and development as two sides of the same coin, and shares his wisdom with Jessika Jake. You can find Michael at https://www.coachingthroughstressfulexperience.com/ Show notes: https://betterandbetterer.com/24

This episode features Sharee Johnson, Psychologist, Executive Coach, Owner Coaching for Doctors at SKJ Consulting, Senior Consultant for the Potential Project, and Creator of RESPOND and Recalibrate. She's a Certified iRest Meditation Teacher. She's also Australia's leading doctor coach, and in this conversation she shares her experience with coaching doctors, and gives us tips for ourselves along the way, including the top soft skills are that we can work on so that we are protecting ourselves from burnout while showing up to help those around us.

Dr Ruth Mary Allan helps unchain people from their pain, often in one visit! She's holds a Doctorate in Physics and is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, a High Performance Coach, and a Havening Techniques Practitioner. Her passions, life experiences, and educational pursuits converge as a story of hope and healing, both for herself and her clients. Get tips on how to spot unhealthy life situations and choose the things that will help get you to a better placer. Listen and take Dr Ruth Mary Allan's challenge! Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/22

Greg Hendricks is a former professional basketball athlete having played overseas in 6 different Countries, as well as coached in the NBA as a volunteer assistant with the Seattle Supersonics. His is an author and a pastor at The Rock Church in El Cajon. In this episode he talks about The Third Option, HONOR, and exactly how to have awkward conversations about important issues. Show notes: https://betterandbetterer.com/21 .

In this episode, Jessika interviews her Jen Sincero "badass" talking button. Show notes online at betterandbetterer.com/20. Flagging as 'explicit' because of some cursing.

Mary Kay Morrison's lifelong work as a speaker, author, and educator includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) and movement to learning, stress reduction, and maximizing life. Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest and serves as Past President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She talks to us about joy-flow, humergy, healthy humor vs the not-so-healthy kind, impact and intent, other aspects of her work, and gives us advice (on, for example, what to do if you are on the receiving end of "bully" humor). Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/17

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