It's Friday Focus! Today we'll focus on memories that resonate with our identity, which can be used as one way to reconnect with the present when feeling dissociated or disconnected. The soundscape is from the forest behind my house. Enjoy the rain and ravens in the distance as we focus on the parts of our identity we value the most.

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

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Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. Please see this page on our site for more info.

Let's go outdoors (if possible) to ground ourselves in nature for an exercise that targets the vagus nerve. Hear the rainy forest and ravens behind my studio as you activate the vagus nerve pathway in this grounding vagal exercise that promotes both safety and connection.

You can do this exercise indoors or out, standing or seated -- or while walking.

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. Please see this page on our site for more info.

Mondays are now Monday Motivation. What?!

The podcast is reorganizing a bit, while "being the same thing." On Mondays I will share a message to help stay motivated to fight the good fight.

Wednesday will offer an episode recorded in nature to help ground you. And Friday will offer an opportunity to reflect to help you reconnect with reality.

So, today for Monday Motivation, we explore the space between recognition of a problem, and action. That space is where many of us might find ourselves today.

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. Please see this page on our site for more info.