The OverThinker's Guide to Joy
Simple ways to reduce your stress and find more joy in your everyday life.
Hosted by Certified Life Coach, Jackie de Crinis
Ep #111: Grief: Around the Holidays
For many people, the holidays are about joy, family, friends and celebration. But for many, the holiday season can stir up feelings of grief. If the holidays feel heavy for you this year, you’re not alone. Grief and love are deeply connected, and both can coexist, even in the holiday season. Today, I’ll share the…
Ep #110: Grief: In the Workplace with Laverne McKinnon
Loss and grief in careers are typically taboo to talk about, as it gives us labels like “not viable” or “undesirable”. But job loss can trigger feelings of grief and mourning, whether we were fired, let go, or even quit ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Executive and Leadership Coach Laverne McKinnon about job…
Ep #109: Grief: Losing a Pet
When we think of grief, we often imagine it reserved for the loss of a human loved one, but losing a pet can be just as hard. Losing Blaze, my loyal and loving dog, brought a wave of emotions I wasn’t prepared for. Join me in this episode as I explore the unique grief of…
Ep #108: Navigating Adult Friendships
Have you ever felt like adult friendships are a bit of a rollercoaster? Join me in this episode, as I explore the unique complexities of adult friendships. Why they sometimes drift apart, why misunderstandings linger, and why the friendships that once felt so solid can grow distant or disappear altogether. We’ll talk about the life…
Ep 107: The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy is now a book
The Overthinker’s Guide To Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists de Crinis, Jackie Buy Now It’s here! Join me this week as I celebrate the launch of my first book: The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists! In this episode, I delve into the journey of writing this…
Ep #106: The Benefits of Journaling
This week, I cleaned out my office cabinet, and I found decades of journals dating back to 1976. They were filled with memories, emotions, repetitive thoughts, overthinking, and growth. When writing them, the journals served as a therapeutic tool that helped me process feelings and provide clarity to my overthinking mind. Reading them now allows…
Ep #105: Redefining Bucket Lists
When we think of bucket lists, we usually associate them with adventure and travel. However, they are actually a personal inventory of deeply meaningful goals. Bucket lists allow us to dream big, providing a sense of fulfillment. It’s something everyone should have, regardless of what is included and at any stage of life. Join me…
Ep #104: The Summer I Turned 60
As summer comes to an end, I’ve given myself a homework assignment to reflect on the summer I turned 60. When I was younger, I loved summer, but this year, I was dreading it. I faced a quieter summer, as my grown children were an ocean away, and many of my friends were travelling. But…
