Have you ever felt the weight of everyone else’s emotions on your shoulders?As helpers, parents, teachers, and leaders, we often care so deeply that we start carrying what was never ours to hold.In this week’s episode, I share practical ways to release emotional and mental burdens—without losing your compassion. You’ll learn how to:Differentiate between what’s yours and what belongs to othersName your emotions and thoughts without judgmentFind peace through simple rituals of grounding and surrenderThese are small, powerful practices that can help you stay connected to others without losing yourself.🎧 Listen hereAnd as always, keep being brave. 💛
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Why We Gossip (and How to Stay Bravely Connected)
We’ve all done it. Whispered. Shared a “little secret.” Passed along someone else’s story. Gossip feels like connection in the moment—but underneath, it leaves us carrying burdens that aren’t ours and eroding the very trust we long for.In this episode of Bravely Connected, I dig into:💭 Why gossip feels good (at first)🪢 How carrying other people’s burdens keeps us stuck💡 Brave alternatives to gossip that build trust and belongingIf you’ve ever wondered why gossip sneaks into your conversations—or how to stop the cycle—this episode will give you the tools and courage to choose real connection instead.🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: Am I seeking validation, or am I seeking connection?
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How to Choose Connection Over Isolation
We live in a paradox.We say, “You never know what someone is going through.”Yet, when someone cuts us off, insults us, or rejects us, our first instinct is to wall up and walk away.But every interaction gives us a choice:👉 Isolate, or👉 Connect.Recently, I was reminded of this in the most ordinary place—the McDonald’s drive-thru—when I chose to respond to anger with an unexpected act of kindness.It wasn’t about being a saint. It was about remembering: behind every reaction is a story.Connection is risky. It’s messy. It hurts sometimes.But love is always worth the risk.💡 In my latest podcast episode, I explore what it takes to move from isolation to brave belonging—in our families, our workplaces, and our communities.
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The Crisis of Insignificance - Interview with Zach Mercurio
✨ What if the real crisis in our homes, schools, and workplaces isn’t burnout, but feeling invisible? In this powerful conversation with author and researcher Zach Mercurio, we explore why mattering—the experience of being seen, valued, and needed—changes everything.You’ll learn:✔ Why belonging and inclusion aren’t enough without mattering✔ The simple skills of Mattering✔ How teachers, parents, and leaders can reduce burnout and absenteeism✔ Practical tools you can use today to show others they matterThis isn’t about “soft skills.” It’s about survival, leadership, and creating communities where people come alive.📖 Get Zach’s book + free resources here Subscribe for more conversations on connection, leadership, and community.
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What Happens When We Isolate Instead of Connect - a response to the world this week
This week felt heavy. I was reflecting on this: We don’t crumble because of disasters alone.We crumble because of the relational cracks we never name.In our families, schools, and communities, those cracks get exposed—by a crisis, by mental health struggles, by isolation. Ignoring them doesn’t make them go away; it makes them wider.But there is another way. One that starts with courage, connection, and naming what’s broken so it can be healed.👉 Here’s why being Bravely Connected matters more now than ever.
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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