4 Ways to Keep You From Burnout (that go beyond the typical)
Burnout doesn’t happen because you’re weak — it happens because you’ve been strong for too long without the right tools.In this episode, Connie shares four resilience practices she has used in her own life and in 25 years of working with parents, educators, and communities. These aren’t surface-level self-care tips. These are the deeper tools that help you manage energy, work within your limits, and stay bravely connected to your strength — even when life feels out of control.
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Six Practical Steps on How to Create Community
What if the solutions to your community’s biggest struggles aren’t found in programs, experts, or strategies… but in the people already sitting in the room?In this episode of Bravely Connected, we explore the simple, deeply human practices that build community anywhere—your family, workplace, neighborhood, or even a community recovering after crisis.You’ll learn:• Why traditional “community-building tools” often fail• How to listen past words and hear what people are truly communicating• The power of going seven layers deep to find the real issues• How to imagine a preferred future when things feel stuck• Why everyday people—not experts—are the key to real changeIf you’re craving authentic connection and practical ways to bring people together, this episode will show you where to start.Tune in and let’s build something human again.
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The Gift of Anger - How to help yourself and others through it
Anger isn’t something to hide — it’s something to understand.In this episode of Bravely Connected, Connie shares how anger, often labeled as “bad,” is actually a messenger pointing to deeper wounds and unmet needs.Through honest storytelling, reflection, and practical insight, you’ll learn how to pause, get curious, and begin healing the parts of yourself anger is trying to protect.💥 “The Gift of Anger” — a journey into the emotion we’ve all been taught to fear, and how it can become one of our greatest teachers.
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Redefining Resilience in a World on Fire
After 25 years in mental health and resilience work, Connie Jakab has learned that true strength isn’t found in perfection — it’s found in the ashes.This episode invites you to rethink resilience, rediscover community, and reclaim hope, even when life doesn’t look the same anymore.You will learn 4 keys that create resilience for your community, your home, or school.
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Why We Are So Exhausted - and how to reclaim our energy
We’re more exhausted than ever—and it’s not just about sleep. In this episode, Connie unpacks the deeper reasons behind our collective fatigue: from overstimulation and social media overload to the pressure of “keeping up” with too many people and commitments. Discover how to reclaim your energy by understanding your capacity, honoring your constraints, and simplifying your schedule.If you’ve ever said “I’m tired but I don’t know why,” this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in to learn how to rest your mind, not just your body—and find freedom in doing less, better.
This podcast is all about giving you all the tools for you to feel bravely connected with those you love and lead. Hi! I'm Connie and I am the founder of the Bravely Connected Method, author of the Bring Them Closer Series, Dream Academy for women making an impact, and CEO of the Jakab Co, where my hubby and are are renovating environments both physically and relationally.
The Bravely Connected Method brings tools to parents, teachers, and leaders to stay bravely connected to those they lead to create mental wellness, resilience, and empowering places to live, learn, and work.
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