Description

Jodi Nevins has lived through every moms worst fear -- a shooting in your kids school. She shares about the experience and how it has brought their family closer.

Meet our Guest Jodi:

Jodi Nevins grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and married her high school sweetheart, Eric. For 15 years she has been a stay at home mom to their four kids and currently she's pursuing a degree in Organizational Leadership. There are many things that she loves to do and one of them is to have deep conversations.

Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:

Website - www.thismomknows.com

FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows

IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Topics we cover:

• Jodi talks about a scary event at her kids' school and how it made her really afraid and worried
• How getting help from experts are important to feel better after a scary event
• Jodi shares tips about finding the right people to talk to, like therapists or support groups, to help feel better
• Jodi gives ideas for how to help kids feel safer and stronger when something scary happens
• Challenging experiences can lead to growth and insight, often driven by a higher purpose
• Traumatic events can spur the decision to seek counseling for children
• Coping with loss of control as a mother after a traumatic event
• The Importance of finding a counselor who understands personal beliefs and emotions
• Evolving understanding of God's role in allowing hardships to happen
• Balancing normal activities and trauma's impact on daily life
• Community's response and shared empathy after a traumatic event
• Shifting her priorities and valuing family time
• Increased empathy and understanding for others who have experienced trauma
• Her strategies for managing anxiety through trust in God and counseling
• Rebuilding community support following traumatic events
• Recognizing the importance of understanding and support in recovery
• Perspective shift leading to gratitude and cherishing family moments
• How Judy embraced life despite uncertainties
• Jodi's favorite gadget 

Resources mentioned:

Learn more about EMDR and find a clinician.

Jodi's Favorite Gadget/Tools: Chicago paring knife https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Cutlery-100SP-Walnut-Tradition/dp/B0000BYEJD

Link to transcript:  https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-19

Connect with Jodi:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mommynev/

Facebook:  https://web.facebook.com/jodi.nevins

Email: mommynev@gmail.com

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.