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Self Care With April

April Moody-Jenningsmailchi.mp
Being a woman is a daily challenge! The host April Moody-Jennings has a mission to change the narrative of self worth in the lives of women, particularly those who are mothers and wives. My self esteem increased significantly when I tapped into my creative talents. Join me in this journey to building a strong self worth and to living an authentic life! I hope this will highlight a story that features survival and strength. Join our group for women of color, including veterans and military spouses! https://mailchi.mp/d79970dcc6a4/selfcarewithapril
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Episodes

S1 Episode 26 - What is empowerment to you?

What is empowerment? Do we have the power within or do we need to get it from others. Be the first to buy a copy of "Rediscover the Woman in You! Join a community of strong women. https://mailchi.mp/ac8f3b5a573f/selfcarewapril1.

Dec 07, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 26

S1: Episode 25 - Do you feel unappreciated?

Don't lose confidence, if you feel unappreciated, remember you don't need others to feel complete. Be the first to buy a copy of "Rediscover the Woman in You! Join a community of strong women. https://mailchi.mp/ac8f3b5a573f/selfcarewapril1.

Dec 05, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 25

S1: Episode 24 - The Real Superwoman

This is one of my favorite uplifting songs! What message does it really send? Have we asked ourselves whether this is really what we want? Do we want to maximize every second of every day to have that optimum life where we "manage" all that is expected of us and what we expect of ourselves? Make choices, and reduce the to-do list: delegate, get help, let the people dependent on you get a little independent and once in awhile, just let things be “not perfect” — because everything cannot be and be...

Nov 28, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 24

S1: Episode 23 - How to be More Present

Most of us have a tendency to live in the past or future. Have you ever asked yourself why? How does it serve you? How does it change your mood or mindset? When was the last time you sat down, closed your eyes, took a deep breath, and just looked at everything around you? What is Being present mean? It means creating awareness. Whether internally or externally, it’s about paying attention to what’s going on without attempting to change anything. Today I'm going to share 5 tips to help you live i...

Nov 23, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 23

S1: Episode 22 - Unusual Self Care Ideas

You might have given every generic self care activity a try, but does it get to the root of your mental well-being. If so, You might need a hard reset and some solid attention on yourself and your feelings. However, self care should be just as big of a non-negotiable as those other things on your list. You need to take care of yourself just as much as you take care of your other daily duties, work, errands, appointments and bills. So if you feel like you’ve tried all the self care ideas out ther...

Nov 21, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 22

S1: Episode 21 - It’s Time to Stop Unleashing Your Stress onto Others!

What do you do when you’re stressed, swamped, or seriously overwhelmed? Often when we feel powerless, we dump our anger on someone else—someone we know won’t fight back. What strategies or tools do you have to help you when you are angry or stressed? Be the first to buy a copy of "Rediscover the Woman in You! Join a community of strong women. https://mailchi.mp/ac8f3b5a573f/selfcarewapril1.

Nov 16, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 21

S1: Episode 20 - What Makes You Lovable?

What makes you lovable? Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s only natural to wonder, on occasion, what makes you likable, lovable, or, conversely, intolerable. Pretty much everyone craves love, but the good news is that there are a ton of little things you didnt realize make you more lovable. Be the first to buy a copy of "Rediscover the Woman in You! Join a community of strong women. https://mailchi.mp/ac8f3b5a573f/selfcarewapril1....

Nov 14, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 20

S1: Episode 19 - Self-Discovery and Limiting Beliefs

For many years I was tuck in this rut, thinking the word, ruminating over inadequacies and often wishing for things to change. I wasted so much of my life in this place. I really didn’t realize it until I looked back at my journals. My journal entries inspired me to write my first book called “Rediscover the Woman in You. I share this book as a guide for women who can’t move past the habit of unproductive thinking. Make your goal for 2023 to get rid of those limiting beliefs and began a journey ...

Nov 11, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 19

S1: Episode 18 - It’s time to start believing that anything is possible.

When we become fearless the world is not as scary as it seems, and we’ve come to terms with who we are. We aren’t worried about whether or not we can do something or if others will like us or approve of us. We know that the people around us and the goals we set for ourselves matter. When we aim to please other people, we’re seeking approval of self from outside sources. And whenever we reach for something in the outside world to give us what we should be giving ourselves, we set ourselves up for...

Nov 09, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 18

S1:Episode 17 - More Self love- The Dream Catcher

Self-love is more than a characteristic of the average healthy person. It’s a quality that requires taking care of yourself and knowing what you deserve. Self-love is a characteristic that is most often cultivated by direct personal investment and establishing healthy habits in The practice of self-love doesn’t always come easy to us, but it is certainly a journey, and to get there, we must first know ourselves and the characteristics that make us uniquely, eternally, who we are. If you have low...

Nov 07, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 17

S1: Episode 16 - Benefits of Self Love

Self-love can lead to better mental health, higher self-esteem, more motivation, and many other evidence-based benefits. It doesn’t need to be cheesy. Give it a try, and don’t forget about the power of self-reflection. Join a community of strong women. https://mailchi.mp/ac8f3b5a573f/selfcarewapril1

Nov 02, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 16

S1: Episode 15 - More Self Esteem

We continue our conversation on building self esteem. Book Release coming January 2023, Rediscover the Woman in You We have a few weeks left in this year. It's never too early to think about your goals for next year. It's time to make those New Years' resolution. Start with actions to increase your self esteem. Do you notice how you speak to yourself and neglect signs that something may not be functioning properly? Make yourself the #1 goal for 2023. What are your desires for 2023? What action d...

Oct 31, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 15

S1: Episode 14 - Make Self Esteem a New Year's Goal

Book Release coming January 2023, Rediscover the Woman in You We have a few weeks left in this year. It's never too early to think about your goals for next year. It's time to make those New Years' resolution. Start with actions to increase your self esteem. Do you notice how you speak to yourself and neglect signs that something may not be functioning properly? Make yourself the #1 goal for 2023. What are your desires for 2023? What action do you plan to take? How will yo change your life for t...

Oct 29, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 14

S1: Episode 13 - Losing Yourself to the One You Love.

Have you reached a point where you don't recognize yourself anymore? Are you slowly losing yourself? Do you barely talk to or spend time with friends? Are you afraid of losing your partner? Have you reached a point where you don't recognize yourself anymore? Are you slowly losing yourself? Do you barely talk to or spend time with friends? Are you afraid of losing your partner? Is this normal behavior? Absolutely! Let's talk about it!

Aug 26, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 13

S1: Episode 12: Who is the beneficiary of self love?

You’ve probably heard about the importance of self-love. But what are the benefits of self-love? And how can you achieve it? Rhonda Byrne’s " The Secret ," With The Secret, you can learn the benefits of self-love and how it helps you control your circumstances and your life. According to the Rhonda Byne’s One of the benefits of self-love is that you’ll attract more confident, self-loving people when you first show love yourself.

Aug 22, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 12

S1: Episode 11- Neutralize Negativity an Protecting Gifts and Talents

According to Jay Shetty, "The more you try to keep up with others' opinions, the more you’ll fall behind." Just as you would care for your plants, you must also manage your strengths and talents. You nurture the plant with water, you develop care plan (it’s needs), you place it near a window for extra sunlight and you check the soil periodically. Gifts and talents should also be nourished. Similar to a plant, you must learn how to properly care, manage, and protect them from anything that is pot...

Aug 13, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 11

S1: Episode 10 - Can fear paralyze or give you confidence?

Fear can be an ultimate motivator but it can also paralyze as well. In the book by Robert B. Cialdini, called Yes, 50 scientifically Proven ways to be persuasive, makes two really good points that we apply to our daily life. They are: How small steps can help you make giant steps. l How asking for a little help can make a significant difference. Even the small things, conversations and brief encounters can make you thrive, pivot when you need to, change your perspective to something that you nev...

Aug 02, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S1: Episode 9 - Managing Self Care as an Active Duty Military Women

Life as a woman in today’s military is a constant grind with the added pressures of combat, deployments and long hours day after day. We have Jasmine Pleasant speak about what self care means as an active duty women. We discuss what happens to self love when the mission is first and foremost. How to place boundaries in order to play the role of mother, wife and veteran? How do you maintain a healthy sense of self and meet the expectations of family and military member?

Jul 25, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1: Episode 8- Self Care: Relationships with Mothers and Daughters

Self care has many levels and healthy relationships is a big part of it. This is a candid conversation for mothers and daughters. There is hope for you! If you are raising a daughter, remember your relationship will grow in time. It's work, but it can become a beautiful friendship. I have daughters, and sometimes it can be very difficult to have a genuine relationship. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with my daughter. If you have a daughter join us as we discuss how we have managed to have...

Jul 24, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S1: Episode 6- Living from Within

Let's talk about "Living from Within." It is a shift in our traditional thinking, but it's certainly not a new. I had a mind blowing experience today. I'm learning how to manage negative thoughts and be more present with the happy moments in my life. There are three steps to help you get started: 1. Self awareness 2. Find the happy 3. Refocus

Jul 20, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 5

S1: Episode 5 - Opportunity or Adversity?

This episode is focused on looking at your challenges with a different perspective. Break down self care in smaller pieces. Due to effects of Covid, I developed health problems and could not perform a job that I loved! Initially, I saw it as a loss, but realized later it was an opportunity to grow into something new.

Jun 27, 202211 min

S1: Episode 4- Early Discovery Days

I’m discovering who I am? The real Mccoy, undercover me. Do you know who you are? Most people don’t know who they are? THey only know who they think they are. That’s why today I want to begin to share my story of discovery. This is Self care with April, by April Moody Jennings. This is the podcast where I share my self care journey and what I have discovered along the way. This podcast is to help you , inspire and encourage you to be better, happy and less stressed! Each week, I share a part of ...

Jun 24, 20229 min

S1: Episode 2 - Self Awareness is Key!

This week we talk about working toward a stronger awareness. Typically when we are stuck in a rut of self criticism and burn out, its' because we have neglected ourselves and needs. Join me as I share tips to get started!

Jun 10, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1: Episode 1- Highlight Self Care Awareness

This episode is an invitation for you to think about who and what you are and want to be. It is an opportunity to ask three hard questions. Asking great questions regularly can drastically transform your life in many amazing ways. Doing this highlights awareness, and force you to take a closer look at how you want to grow in your personal life. "Where do I want to be?" "How am I going to get there?" "Where am I?"

Jun 09, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introduction

The host April Moody-Jennings has a mission to change the narrative of self worth in the lives of women, particularly those who are mothers and wives. My self esteem increased significantly when I tapped into my creative talents. Join me in this journey to building a strong self worth through a nontraditional, unconditional approach to living an authentic life! I hope this will highlight a story that features survival and strength.

Jun 07, 20221 min
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