Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
Change Feels Messy Because It Matters
22 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And The Transition Theme
Why Change Triggers Anxiety And Loss
Normalize Mixed Feelings For Kids
Validate Emotions Keep Clear Boundaries
Grief Stages Hope And Faith
Post-Traumatic Growth Through Meaning
Self-Care Skills That Actually Help
Space And Grace For The Wobble
Closing Takeaways And Share Request
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Change can feel like getting knocked off your footing, even when it’s a “good” change. We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy of A Mindful Village to talk through the real emotional whiplash of big life transitions: moving, starting a new school, welcoming a new baby, adoption, remarriage and stepfamilies, divorce, and losses like the death of a loved one or pet. If you’ve ever watched a child swing from excited to furious to shut down, you’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong. We break d...