Feisty Mermaids Podcast
In this mental health, well-being, and relationship podcast you will find stories of inspiration, relationships and community. I hope that as you share in my journey and those of my featured guests, you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north. Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This self-improvement and betterment podcast is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. This podcast is about unleashing the power of the mermaid within.
Episodes
In this special Mother’s Day episode, Vanessa offers a guided meditation in honor all forms of caregiving—whether you are a mother, a nurturer, a space-holder, or someone who loves deeply and gives freely.
This guided meditation practice invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the quiet strength that lives within you. With themes of tenderness, self-forgiveness, and the emotional complexity of caregiving,...
In this guided meditation, you'll be gently led through a full-body scan to release stress, soften tension, and reconnect with the present moment. Designed especially for students, this practice offers a grounding experience that helps anchor the body, mind, and spirit. Through breath awareness, intentional rooting of each body part, supportive affirmations, and self-reflective prompts, you'll create space t...
Join Vanessa Bouffard, LCSW, for a gentle 12-minute guided meditation designed to help you soften the inner critic and deepen your practice of non-judgment. Set in a tranquil and calming atmosphere, this meditation invites you to pause, breathe, and simply be — without needing to fix, change, or label your experience.
Through Vanessa’s soothing guidance, you’ll explore mindfulness techniques that support greater self-a...
Love is the most profound and intricate emotion known to humanity, it has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives. Yet, amidst its brilliance, we often find a shadow lurking in the corners - insecurity. This baffling aspect of human nature has puzzled psychologists, philosophers, and poets alike for centuries. Today, we’ll delve into the underlying reasons behind why people are insecure in love and attempt t...
In the pursuit of our dreams, fear often acts as a formidable adversary, shackling us with self-doubt and preventing us from taking that leap of faith. This blog delves into the profound impact of fear on our ambitions, supported by research and expert insights. Join us as we explore the psychological barriers that fear erects and unveil strategies to unlock the courage needed to pursue dreams unencumbered.
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I probably could have avoided many unsuccessful relationships and marriages if I listened to my intuition! This episode is all about listening to that gut feeling and understanding the science behind our intuition. We will talk about the difference between intuition and fear.
Blog:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog
Website:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/
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It's been a hectic summer and after a short summer break, I am back! I meant to post this episode around the 4th of July, but the stories are still relevant. The US sought independence from the British (ignore the mistake on the audio where I said the French... I was clearly distracted), the #FreeBritney movement is still strong and she is finally making headway, and my story of how a disastrous divorce left me w...
As I look back in many of my relationships, I realize that I've often mistaken all kinds of different emotions for what I thought was love. How do I know if this is love? I would often ask myself, and the answer is not always that simple. There were needs I needed to met and I simply make the mistake of thinking the meeting of those needs was love.
In this podcast I will share three stories where I made the mista...
In this episode I reflect on my daughter's 7th birthday and the dreams we all had at that age. Getting one year older means different things to different people and as I grow old er, I find more wisdom in my experiences. Join me as we think about what a trip around the sun can bring.
Blog:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone
Website:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/
About Feisty Mermai...
In this episode I will explore the way sometimes people make me feel. I've learned it is critical to understand these feelings but to also know I am in control of how I react to these feelings. Research suggests we all have an emotional signature, what is yours?
Blog:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone
Website:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/
About Feisty Mermaids:
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After reading the story of a woman being assaulted on her way home by a police officer in London it is clear women are not safe. In this episode Vanessa talks about the prevalence of sexual violence against women and girls and shares the inequality she faces when preparing to meet someone new on a date.
Blog:
https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone
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One of the biggest discoveries I made was to understand my patterns of wanting to please others. I had built my life wanting to make sure everyone in my life was happy. I hated it when people were mad at me and I often internalized other people’s feelings as something I had caused and was responsible for fixing. I felt depleted, like no matter how much I gave, it was never good enough.
In this podcast I will walk...
At some point it is easy to start forgetting your dreams and approach life in a pragmatic and practical way. I didn't want to live a life with regrets and get to the end of my life knowing I could have done so much more. I knew I needed to start the journey towards finding my purpose. It's taken me three years, but I've developed these 7 steps on how to find your purpose, read more and listen to the bes...
Oh, the disappointment, guilt and pressures that come with expectations... In this episode we explore the expectations we place on ourselves and others.
Life is full of amazing lessons if you are open to them. In this self-love, betterment and relationship podcast you will find stories of inspiration, relationships and community. I hope that as you share in my journey and those of my featured guests, you will...
We've all been in a situation where someone offers completely unsolicited advice. In this podcast I share a few stories and talk about the research which points to controlling tendencies.
Life is full of amazing lessons if you are open to them. In this self-love, betterment and relationship podcast you will find stories of inspiration, relationships and community. I hope that as you share in my journey ...
People have a way of projecting their feelings to others. In this podcast we are going to talk about the way people treat us, and how it is really a reflection of themselves.
More and more people are making attempts to reconnect with people they've lost touch with in 2021 because of the pandemic. Should I reach out to someone I lost touch with and haven't talked to? Taking the step to get in touch with someone after a long time can be very scary. You are forced to be vulnerable and to open.
In this episode Vanessa shares two stories of reconnecting, one with a happy endi...
The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are undeniable. But it wasn't until a night in my hotel room after a speaking engagement that I came face to face with the desperate need to calm myself down as I neared a panic attack.
This episode talks about the night I was introduced to meditation, the science behind the practice and how two years later it is part of my daily routine to stay balanced and at...
Self-criticism is something we all do. The way we speak to ourselves is often harsh and mean, and we can agree that most of us would never speak to a friend like this. This episode explores the way we talk to ourselves and gives tips for overcoming self-criticism.
Time is precious and you will never have as much time in your life as you have in this moment. How you spend your time matters. This podcast explores how we spend our time and who we spend it with. Unlike other things, we can't buy more time. For the rich and the poor, time is an equalizer. Have you examined how you are spending your time? Make it count.
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