Feisty Mermaids Podcast
Vanessa May
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About This 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.
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Meditation: Meditation for Mothers, Parents, and Caregivers
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Meditation: Grounding, Rooting, Anchoring
Send us Fan MailIn 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,…
Meditation: Cultivating Non-Judgement
Send us Fan MailJoin 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…
S1E22 Episode 22: Insecurity in Love, Understanding the Human Heart
Send us Fan MailLove 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…
S1E21 Episode 21: How Fear Hinders the Pursuit of Dreams & Love
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Episode 20: Love and Intuition
Send us Fan MailI 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…
S1E19 Episode 19: The price for freedom, especially in relationships and love
Send us Fan MailIt'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…
S1E18 Episode 18: When You Mistake Other Emotions for Love
Send us Fan MailAs 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…
Episode 17: A Trip Around The Sun
Send us Fan MailIn 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,…
S1E16 Episode 16: Paying attention to how others make you feel
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Episode 15: Enough is Enough with Sexual Violence
Send us Fan MailAfter 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…
Episode 14: People Pleasing Patterns and Breaking Free
Send us Fan MailOne 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…
S1E13 Episode 13: 7 Steps To Finding Your Purpose
Send us Fan MailAt 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…
S1E12 Episode 12: Living Up To Everyone's Expectations
Send us Fan MailOh, 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…
Episode 11: If I Wanted Your Opinion, I'd Ask
Send us Fan MailWe'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…
S1E10 Episode 10: Projecting Feelings
Send us Fan MailPeople 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.
S1E9 Episode 9: Getting In Touch When It's Been A While
Send us Fan MailMore 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…
S1E8 Episode 8: The Breakdown and Finding Meditation
Send us Fan MailThe 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…
S1E7 Episode 7: Would You Speak To A Friend Like This?
Send us Fan MailSelf-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…
S1E6 Podcast 6: Time - You Can't Get More, So Make It Count
Send us Fan MailTime 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…
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Feisty Mermaids Podcast has published 26 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
Feisty Mermaids Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 11m.
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