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Dandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 40: Emotions & Holding Space for ThemIn this episode we talk about emotions, how to hold space and not stuff them down. How honoring our emotions allows them to move through us, and not get stuck within our bodies. We touched on: 1) How often we have been told to ‘quit our crying or I’ll give you something to cry about’ and many of us have learned to stuff our emotions and not feel them. 2) Things that come up that trigger us, are there to teach us a lesson, and can be a mirror for our own healing. It is a g...2023-06-2030 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 39: HidingIn this episode we talk about how often in life we hide from things because of our own beliefs about ourselves. And how the light that we see in others, is within us as well… and we need to shine it, and share our gifts with the world. We touched on: 1) How our bodies will physically manifest our beliefs about ourselves if we are not paying attention to them. For example, acne if we fear being seen, or getting sick before travelling if we feel we don’t belong. None of this is conscious thought. 2023-06-0528 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEp38: Be With Those Who Are Cheering For YouIn this episode we talk about how important it is to have people in your life that are not only there with you but cheering for you. They want the best for you, and want to see you succeed. Choose people who uplift and inspire you to be your best self. Respect your boundaries and support your growth, bring joy to your life, support you through it all, are kind, compassionate, and empathetic, and who encourage you to pursue your passions and dreams. We touched on: 1) Sometimes people who are in your circle are not in y...2023-05-3019 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEp 37: Farmyard Stories - Chicken EditionIn this episode we have a little fun conversation about chickens, getting them, caring for them, and bringing them home unannounced. Surprise chickens! We touched on: 1) Niki’s recent trip to get 5 dozen eggs from a friend, which turned into 5 dozen eggs, and 10 chickens in the back of her Honda Pilot. 2) A story about eagles, and chickens and how they do not mix… (and a little story about how 10 turned into 9) but Niki was quickly reminded about the circle of life. 3) We talk about eggs, and the difference betwee...2023-05-1514 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 36: Vision & Looking Toward The FutureIn this episode we talk about how we look toward the future, and make plans and goals, but often the best things in our lives we could not have ever imagined. We touched on: 1) Jenna just spoke at an event that she was invited to speak and, and we talked about how even 5 years ago, that may not even have been on her radar. And how for both of us, Young Living came into our lives and changed it in the very best way, and that’s how we met. Neither of us could have ever imagi...2023-05-0822 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 35: Black Spruce Harvest ChatIn this episode we talk about our experiences at the Young Living Northern Lights farm, when we harvested, distilled and made our own Northern Lights Black Spruce oil. We are joined by some guests that took part in the harvest with us. We touched on: 1) Young Living’s Seed to Seal process - where every step of the process of making essential oils is set to the absolute highest standards. How Young Living owns farms around the world, and that we were blessed to take part in a harvest for a week, and take part in the e...2023-04-2454 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 34: Great Big LoveIn this episode we talk about how the love, validation and acceptance we often seek, needs to come from within. We need to give ourselves that great big love, first. We touched on: 1) How sometimes a heavy, or hard day or week is the beginning of so much growth. We started the call with pulling a card, and talking about the message, and how oracle cards can be a tool that are sometimes fun to use at the beginning of a journaling session to give some direction. The card Great Big Love was the one we st...2023-04-1730 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 33: Finding Your People - The Importance of CommunityIn this episode we talk about how important it is to find people that you connect with, and how saying “yes” can be the start of something beautiful We touched on: 1) Finding your people. You may not know where ‘your’ people will be but saying yes to things when you listen to your heart, and trust it, you might meet a new best friend. 2) Doing things together is powerful. For example, a few friends getting together to make bread, or meal prep together. We have all spent so much time apart these past few y...2023-04-1015 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 32: The Courage To Be DislikedIn this episode we talk about taking off the masks and uncovering who we truly are. Anyone else ever feel like you are a chameleon and morph your opinions, thoughts and views just slightly based on who you are around? We touched on: 1) being seen and being loved as core human values 2) how when we actually allow ourselves to be ourselves, we attract the people who truly love us 3) the law of attraction and how like attracts like. When we are authentic, we end up surrounding ourselves with ver...2023-04-0315 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 31: Organic, and MarketingIn this episode we talk about ‘organic’ and Jenna shares her background in agronomy, agriculture, and many generations of a farming family, and how marketing can play a part in what we see in the store. We touched on: 1) how powerful marketing can truly be and why it’s again, important to ask questions 2) how knowing where your food comes is more important than the term ‘organic’ in my opinion 3) how if you can support the local farmer and buy direct, you will make a much larger impact in the rig...2023-03-2735 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP 30: Know Better, Do BetterIn this episode we talk about how when we know better, we can do better, in all areas of life. Choosing things that we think are ‘natural’ or better for our families, can take intentional effort to find sometimes. We touched on: 1) ‘Greenwashing’ is a marketing term that is used to make people feel like the products they are buying are better or more natural, for us. 2) We trust what is on the shelves, and believe that if it’s on the shelves, why would it harm us? As women for example, we often pu...2023-03-2021 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP29: Synchronicities and Trusting Your HeartIn this episode we talk about how those little nudges and signs are for us. That learning to trust ourselves is one of the most powerful things we can do, and we can teach our children We touched on: 1) If you think about Spotify, and how it can create the most incredible playlist for you based on your listening habits… your mind is the same. Whatever you are focusing on, you are going to get more of. So if the playlist running in your mind is not positive, you are going to see more of that, and...2023-03-1317 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEp 28: Structure and FlowIn this episode we talk about how structure and flexibility (or flow) are connected even though they feel opposite. Let things go, surrender and let go of control how the ‘how’ things are going to happen. We touched on: 1) Sometimes we need structure in our lives, but the idea of always being structured and scheduled, can make us feel like we aren’t ‘doing enough’ if we rest. 2) Flow is important. But, forcing things to happen in ‘our’ timeline, can often feel like a struggle, and when we try to control the outcome it can ma...2023-03-0624 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEp 27: Self Sabotage Through A Different LensIn this episode we discuss how self sabotage is our ego protecting us from a situation where we have been hurt in the past, and how we can look at those behaviours through a different lens, to gain clarity. We touched on: 1) How our brain doesn’t know the difference between emotional and physical pain, and it tries to protect us from both. 2) Looking at our self sabotaging behaviours not through a lens of guilt and shame and “what’s wrong with you - why can’t you just get this done?” But instead...2023-02-2724 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEp 26: Choosing Your FeelingsIn this episode we talk about how you can shift your mindset from believing that outside sources can control your mood and emotions, to truly understanding that nobody has the power to ‘make’ you feel anything, but you. We touched on: 1) People and situations are triggers that bring about emotion, but we feel it. That person or situation does not ‘make’ us feel it. When we believe that our emotions are from outside of us, we can feel like a victim. 2) We talked about how we can use this tool and knowledge with our...2023-02-2021 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP25: Live Phone Conversation Energy ShiftIn this episode we talk about what happens when we are in big emotion. How our inner child is triggered, and how we grow and heal through situations. They are all a gift for our growth! We touched on: 1) How our children can be mirrors and trigger something in us that we are ready to release 2) Talking though big emotions with a friend, when we are in them, can be a powerful way to grow, and process through them. Jenna and Niki do this often, and this is where Dandelion Dynamic was bo...2023-02-1331 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP24: Community And Why It’s ImportantIn this episode we talk about how incredible community is and why it’s important to find your people and overcome the obstacles that may have built up over the past few years. Community is much more than belonging to something, it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter. We touched on:1) the communities we have built and how incredible we believe they truly are 2) how you can truly be yourself when you find the right communities 3) how great it is to find your people so you...2023-02-0626 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEp 23: Essential Oils Quick ClassIn this episode we talk about how we met through essential oils, and give you a quick rundown of how we use all of our favourite oils in the Starter Bundle. It’s the very best way to get started, and how we both landed in one another’s lives. Not only will you get oils, you also get a community!We touched on:1) Our favourite uses for every oil in the starter bundle from Young Living 2) How a diffuser can be one of the first ways you can change the environment in your...2023-01-3027 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP22: Creating Habits That StickIn this episode we talk about creating habits that stick. How 75 hard helped Niki create some intentional habits, and taught her lots of lessons in the process. How anytime is a good time to start creating new habits. It does not have to be the beginning of a week or of a year. Anytime is a good time.We touched on:1) Celebrating each day when we do anything that moves the needle towards the person that you want to be. Don’t just wait until you get to the goal, celebrate all along the way. Building habits...2023-01-2325 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP21: Celebration!In this episode we celebrate that we have recorded 20 episodes to this podcast that we took so long to create!We touched on:1) how it’s way more fun to cheer each other on instead of pulling each other down 2) different words in our vocabulary that we really need to be conscious of and try to avoid 3) how will YOU celebrate yourself when you reach your goals and milestones you are striving towards Connect with us here:To learn more about the...2023-01-0917 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP20: The Journey of Personal Growth & LifeIn this episode we talk about how personal growth is a journey that is always evolving and we need to focus on the journey rather than the destination.We touched on:1) recognizing that goals and dreams have a destination but then we move the goal posts, which also happens on personal growth 2) being proud of yourself for exactly where you are 3) how the dandelion played such a role in the name of this podcast Connect with us here:To learn more a...2023-01-0215 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP19: SleepIn this episode we talk about how sleep can impact our energy and emotions and the emotions and energy of our children and everyone around us.We touched on:1) how we have the power to set ourselves up for a great day with the awareness of how we feel or slept 2) bringing our own awareness to how well we slept last night and how if may be affecting us today 3) recognizing that others can put us in a negative mood BUT that we can also help pull others t...2022-12-2625 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP18: Slumber PartyIn this episode we talk about how the things we discuss at slumber parties have shifted since being kids! We dive into many different topics and all the ‘enoughness’ shows up again.We touched on:1) how innocent messages or comments from others can send us in a spiral if we are in a wonky headspace ourselves 2) how the topics that we gossiped about as kids at slumber parties are likely pieces to the puzzle of our limiting beliefs and competitive natures as adults 3) how triggers are actually mirrors and g...2022-12-1923 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP17: ExpectationsIn this episode we talk about expectations that we feel, especially this time of year as we approach the holidays. Expectations from society, from family, from ourselves, and what we feel like we ‘should’ or ‘have to’ do this time of year. Or anytime for that matter.We touched on:1) trying to keep up with the Jones’ and realizing that we are living in a time where social media allows us to ‘see’ everyone else’s magic and we can easily fall into the comparison trap 2) recognizing what triggers/activates us throughout the holiday season...2022-12-1221 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP16: What is ‘Enough?’In this episode we talk about shining our lights and recognizing that what we do each day is enough. We talk about why ‘I am enough’ is a hard stop for so many and how to overcome this hurdle.We touched on:1) Celebrating our wins, big and small because they are worth it! We are worth it! 2) What is is that triggers us to believe that we need to be doing more 3) Comparison being the thief of joy. We can so easily get caught up in what the ‘Jones’...2022-12-0526 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP15: MoneyIn this episode we talk about money and how it is truly just a form of energy. We discuss how it can have such a positive or negative impact on our days and how we can overcome obstacles that get in our way when it comes to allowing money to flow freely. We also offer a giveaway for sharing about our podcast and leaving a review.We touched on:1) Scarcity mindset and how it can hold us back from living our best lives, and how we can hold onto money, stuff, and also be a collector o...2022-11-2818 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP14: Signs & SynchronicitiesIn this episode we talk about how we are always supported, and that there are signs and symbols everywhere around us, but that we need to be aware and keep our eyes open and trust that all things are happening for us.We touched on:1) We do not have to figure out how or why we see symbols, we just need to trust that when we have that feeling that it’s a sign, that it is. Trust it! Awareness is key! 2) Signs and wisdom can come to us in things we see...2022-11-2128 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP13: The Spiral & Leaning InIn this episode we talk about navigating our emotions during times of spontaneous frustration. Is it the moon? Possibly. We must always remember that everything is happening for us, the good and the not so good things.We touched on: 1) The moon cycle! If the moon can affect the tides in the ocean, then it probably has an affect on our bodies, since we are comprised of 60-70% water. 2) Finding ways to shift the energy. Jenna shares how she started a spontaneous dance party with her kids and it was e...2022-11-1422 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP12: Honouring YourselfIn this episode we talk about trusting yourself and allowing yourself to know that you know what is best for you. So often we do certain things so that we don’t let others down or because others want us to do it. When we honor how we are feeling and what feels best to us, we surround ourselves naturally with the right people and don’t feel that guilt we have too often felt from ‘letting others down.’We touched on:1) Stopping and recognizing where you feel emotions and heaviness within our bodies. Learning how to unders...2022-11-0727 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP11: Celebrate the Little ThingsIn this episode we talk about how celebrating the little things is so important. How when we do that we recognize that there is so much beauty and so many reasons to celebrate in life! We touched on:1) Recognize when you can celebrate the little things, you will feel successful. You intentionally set yourself up for success. Celebrate folding the laundry when it’s still warm. And everything, but not just the massive things in your life. 2) Jenna shares a story about something that happened with one of her cows last...2022-10-3120 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP10: Live Chat About Essential OilsIn this episode we talk about essential oils as a powerful tool to help work through mindset blocks. Essential oils are what originally brought Niki & Jenna together. Life comes with many emotions, especially the last few years and essential oils have been a tool we have both leaned heavily on. We touched on:1) using oils for emotions and which ones are our favourites 2) how simple they truly can be to use and how they are a bit of trial and error but once you get comfortable they are something the entire family can u...2022-10-2652 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP9: Children & Fear of AbandonmentIn this episode we talk about how we can support our children when we leave them at preschool or school, and discuss with them, why we are leaving, where we are going, and help them understand that we will return. We touch on a couple of tools that we have used with our own kids, in different stages of life.We touched on:1) How Reiki, an energy healing modality, can be used to understand where fears and limiting beliefs come from, and help to clear those deep rooted beliefs. 2) Talking to our ch...2022-10-1717 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP8: Limiting Beliefs & Where They Can Stem FromIn this episode we talk about where limiting beliefs can stem from, and how it can be the simplest, unintentional thing, but a belief of a child based on their reactions of their parents.We touched on:1) How as parents we begin the process of creating limiting beliefs within our children simply by not giving them the credit or recognition they desire on something as simple as an art drawing. 2) How we subconsciously look for ways to validate the limiting beliefs we have to prove them right. 3) How s...2022-10-1017 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP7: Barriers to Joy - Unintentional or IntentionalIn this episode we talk about how we sometimes put barriers to feeling JOY. They can be either intentional or unintentional. One emotion that is often a barrier to joy is Fear. Fear can hold us back from experiencing incredible new things that could, and do bring JOY! We touched on:1) How often we create rules or scenarios around why we can NOT feel joy. Or can not do things that are just for us. Often, for Moms, there is guilt around wanting to do things for ourselves. 2) We have learned from thos...2022-10-0325 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP6: Cultivating Joy and Tools That Can HelpIn this episode we talk about how a strong vision can help create anything you want, and how that vision can grow and change as time goes on and get even better. We talk about the Wellness Summit that Jenna created last fall after she woke up with an idea, and how bringing these tools together to help support our bodies, and emotions was the driving force behind it, and how it has evolved into an online community that can support people around the world.We touched on:1) Following your heart and creating even when you d...2022-09-2619 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP5: Joy & VisionIn this episode we talk about visualizing, having a clear picture of what we want, and how that can help us to create anything we want. Focusing on JOY and finding JOY helps us to see the beautiful moments around us, and being fully present wherever you are, can help you see the beauty in the everyday.We touched on:1) Getting very specific on what you want, allows you to recognize when it comes to you. What you focus on, you create. When we focus on JOY we will create it. ...2022-09-1918 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP4: Choosing JoyIn this episode we discuss how we can begin to consciously take control of our days. What is one thing you can do today that will bring you joy? One thing that will make you smile and feel gratitude? We dive into a specific instance where Jenna chose Joy and how it’s still impacting her life! Jenna grew up on a pig farm but hasn’t been involved with pigs for nearly 15years. She decided quite randomly to purchase a couple pigs and surprise her husband. There were so many emotions and so many ups a...2022-09-1216 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP3: Hard WorkWe are back and this time we are discussing hard work and how understanding myself has shifted what hard work can actually look like. Niki helps Jenna dive deep and understand how and where this shift began. Jenna is a Manifestor by human design and is learning about rest cycles and understanding that this is more important than always doing all the things. We discuss how when we understand ourselves, we can easily create and allow all that is meant to be for us. We talk about how it...2022-09-0519 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP2: PerfectionismIn this episode we talk about perfectionism and how it can be a deep rooted belief about self, but that nobody is perfect. We discuss why ‘done is better than perfect’ and that it’s okay to show people ‘the mess’ because truly, the message is in the mess. In this episode we touched on perfection and doing ‘the right thing.’ 1) We dig into what ‘the right thing’ might actually be. Are we basing these thought patterns on what we have been told is right or what we feel is right. 2) We touch very...2022-08-2912 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastEP1: Our StoryIn this episode we share who we used to be, years ago, and how we met. The ways we used to cope with things that happened in our lives. We talk about how hard things in both of our lives brought us together, and how in life the things that happen, work for us, even when we can not understand how or why.We touched on:1) Beliefs that each of us held about ourselves and how that showed up in our everyday lives. 2) How tragedy or hard things in our...2022-08-2224 minDandelion Dynamic PodcastDandelion Dynamic Official Trailer2022-07-1901 min