Jen James: Kindness Inwards: Support for Menopausal Women

Our next guest is Jen James, a prominent partner at Admit One Productions and Double J Strategic Consulting and Coaching, is a highly respected figure with over two decades of experience in shaping collaborative teams for prestigious organizations such as Giant Tiger and Hudson's Bay Company. In addition to her expertise in marketing, brand strategy, and executive coaching, Jen is also a certified mindful self-compassion teacher and mindfulness practitioner, a career path inspired by her mother's resilience against chronic illness. Jen firmly believes in empowering women during the menopausal transition, a life stage she feels is often neglected by society. Drawing from her mindfulness and self-compassion practices, she underscores the significance of kindness and understanding towards oneself during menopause, viewing it as a transformative experience. Through these practices, Jen advocates for women to effectively manage the physical discomfort and emotional turbulence that can accompany menopause, ultimately fostering self-care and wellbeing during this transitional period.(00:03:50) Cultivating Kindness Through Mindful Self-Acceptance(00:11:09) Transformative Power of Personal Storytelling(00:14:21) Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Mindfulness Practices(00:17:41) Kindness Inwards: Nurturing Self-Compassion Through Mindfulness(00:28:21) Mindful Self-Compassion Support for Menopausal Women(00:34:38) Menopausal Communication Techniques for Doctor Consultations(00:41:11) Cultural Perspectives on Self-CompassionWebsite: https://doublejstrategic.com/Instagram: @doublejstrategicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenjames1/