GetGritty with Jaz & Jess

The holidays often magnify the ache of loss, adding complexity to a time often associated with joy and togetherness. In this episode, we explore the multifaceted journey of grief and how it can coexist with hope, joy, and healing. Together, we’ll discuss how to honor your own grief, support others navigating their losses, and acknowledge the many types of grief-including individual and collective. With heartfelt insight, we’ll unco...

In this episode of The Gratitude Effect, we explore the profound power of gratitude and how even the smallest acts can create ripples of positive change. By practicing gratitude, we not only elevate our own well-being but also inspire those around us, creating a chain reaction that can impact communities and the world at large. Join us as we dive into the science and soul of gratitude, uncovering its transformative potential to cul...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we journey deeper into the life of Jaz, exploring the experiences that have shaped her into the person that she is today. Jaz opens up about her upbringing, sharing the profound lessons learned through adversity and how these challenges have fueled her growth and moved her closer to her purpose and inner calling.

With unwavering honesty, she reveals what truly lights her up and drives her forw...

In a world that glorifies busyness, saying no is a powerful act of self-respect and self-care. By setting boundaries and recognizing our limits, we honor our capacity, energy, and emotions, avoiding burnout and overcommitment. Saying no allows us to focus on what truly matters, fostering healthier relationships and prioritizing our well-being. Embrace the power of no to nourish your spirit, and create a balanced, fulfilling life. E...

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be easy to lose sight of the path we're on. We often find ourselves questioning our decisions, comparing our journeys to others, and feeling uncertain about our future. But what if we shifted our perspective and recognized that the path we're on is, indeed, the right path? Embracing our own evolution means accepting where we are right now, in this very moment. It means u...

In this episode, we delve into a deeply human instinct—the automatic urge to 'fix or flee' when witnessing those around us navigating difficult or challenging times. We explore how this well-meaning desire can inadvertently drive us to either try to alleviate their pain, or to distance ourselves out of fear of not knowing the right response. By understanding that there is usually no right/wrong response, we can avoid miss...

Ever wondered why your palms get sweaty before a big presentation or why your heart races during a scary movie?  Join us as we explore the science behind those jittery feelings and share anecdotes from our own anxious moments. From tips on how to calm your nerves to stories that hit home, this episode is all about embracing the giggles amidst the jitters. Tune in and let's turn that nervous energy into a good time.

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Happy Mother's Day to all of the maternal and women figures that influence our homes, communities, and workplaces. Get Gritty wanted to acknowledge the path formed by the women who laid the groundwork for them.  Listen as Jaz shares about her mother's remarkable journey and determination through an arranged marriage, and Jessica shares about growing up in a home with disabilities.  

GetGritty explores the challenges and st...

It can be really difficult to hear others who share a different view on things, whether it is parenting or politics.   What does it mean to stay open to hearing one another, and understand how empathy can connect us through experiences that are shared and that are different?

GetGritty explores the challenges and struggles that make us adaptable humans and find meaning moving forward.

Jaz Chahal is the Founder of Mindset Evo...

Living life with a "both/and" perspective is hard when our knee-jerk reaction is to pick one reality to our past experience.  Jessica shares about her upbringing that led her to her deeper understanding of her why, and how her ability to lean in when others lean out drives her purpose, parenting, and place in life.

Learn more about Jessica is a Grief Educator and Consultant Wayfinder Family Co. Click the link to ...

It's here! In this PILOT episode of Get Gritty,  Jaz & Jess introduce themselves and why they have a passion for exploring the many forms of adversities and challenges that throw us off balance, and how we grow into humans that can adapt and redefine resilience.  Grit (or resilience) tends to bring on the visual of someone withstanding all pain, but what if it were more?  Learn more about why we think it is, how we hope to...