Feisty Mermaids 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.
Episodes
26 episodes
Meditation: Meditation for Mothers, Parents, and Caregivers
In 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 deeply and gives freely.This guided meditation ...
Meditation: Grounding, Rooting, Anchoring
In 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, this practice offers a grounding experience that helps anchor t...
Meditation: Cultivating Non-Judgement
Join 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 calming atmosphere, this meditation invites you to pause, breathe...
Episode 22: Insecurity in Love, Understanding the Human Heart
Love 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 in the corners - insecurity. This baffling aspect of huma...
Episode 21: How Fear Hinders the Pursuit of Dreams & Love
In 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 profound impact of fear on our ambitions, supported by research an...
Episode 20: Love and Intuition
I 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 the science behind our intuition. We will talk about the dif...
Episode 19: The price for freedom, especially in relationships and love
It'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 independence from the British (ignore the mistake on the audio where I s...
Episode 18: When You Mistake Other Emotions for Love
As 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 often ask myself, and the answer is not always that simple. Th...
Episode 17: A Trip Around The Sun
In 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, I find more wisdom in my experiences. Join me as we think abo...
Episode 16: Paying attention to how others make you feel
In 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 feelings. Research suggests we all have an emotional signatu...
Episode 15: Enough is Enough with Sexual Violence
After 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 sexual violence against women and girls and shares the inequa...
Episode 14: People Pleasing Patterns and Breaking Free
One 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 when people were mad at me and I often internalized other people...
Episode 13: 7 Steps To Finding Your Purpose
At 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 knowing I could have done so much more. I knew I needed to star...
Episode 12: Living Up To Everyone's Expectations
Oh, 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 if you are open to them. In this self-love, betterme...
Episode 11: If I Wanted Your Opinion, I'd Ask
We'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 tendencies. Life is full of amazing lessons if you are ...
Episode 10: Projecting Feelings
People 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.
Episode 9: Getting In Touch When It's Been A While
More 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 talked to? Taking the step to get in touch with someone after...
Episode 8: The Breakdown and Finding Meditation
The 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 calm myself down as I neared a panic attack.
Episode 7: Would You Speak To A Friend Like This?
Self-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 explores the way we talk to ourselves and gives tips for overco...
Podcast 6: Time - You Can't Get More, So Make It Count
Time 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 spend it with. Unlike other things, we can't buy more time. F...
Episode 5: We Attract The Love We Think We Deserve
In this podcast we will explore the type of love we attract into our lives and how it is a direct reflection of how we are feeling inside.
Episode 4: The Strength in Asking for Help
I’ve always been independent and have learned not to rely on other people. The truth is that it is vulnerable to ask for help and I hate feeling like I am in a position where I feel like I will owe someone something. I am learning it is OK to a...
Bonus Episode: Shared Custody Leaves You Alone For The Holidays
Nothing prepares you for having to time-share your child with your ex, especially the first holiday cycle. In this episode I share the story of my first Christmas without my daughter and what I do now to cope with being alone.
Episode 3: Endings Can Be A Beautiful Sunset
Endings can be hard, sad, beautiful, happy or a mix of bittersweet emotions. Often, there are no tears, nobody pulling you close to tell you they made a mistake, no effort to try and earn your love or trust back. So you walk away with hope and ...
Episode 2: Kindness Ripples Across the Universe
They say every act and intention lives on forever. I believe this is true, and thus I am purposeful with my actions and thoughts. One act of kindness can ripple throughout the universe, touching the lives of so many people. In this episod...
