195: Embracing Growth: Navigating Crisis and Cultivating Happiness with Jennifer Nunes
When we are faced with what seems like an insurmountable crisis it can take a toll on not only us but our relationships.
Jennifer Nunes is no stranger to handling crisis situations. When one of her sons was just 7 months old he had a stroke leading to a stay in the hospital receiving care and acclimating to their new normal.
During this tumultuous time, as someone who has always been a planner she had to learn many hard lessons on how to accept things as they came, change plans daily as needed, and communicate with her husband to keep their relationship strong.
On the episode, we get into:
[2:53] What does happiness mean to Jennifer?
[4:01] What does acceptance look like in her life?
[5:17] Jennifer’s experience with her son’s first medical emergency and navigating life changes
[10:52] Navigating her relationship with her husband during this period of crisis in their life.
[17:45] Insight for others currently in a chaos/crisis situation.
[23:40] The importance of a gratitude practice.
[25:29] Jennifer’s experience of her son’s second medical treatment.
[29:40] What readers can expect from her book.
[31:21] How can someone create a little more happiness each day starting today
About Jennifer Nunes
Connect with Jennifer
Instagram: @makingittomonday
TikTok: @makingittomonday
Jennifer is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples improve their mindset, develop coping strategies, and increase self-awareness to improve their lives.
Specializing in anxiety and a growth mindset, Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients in their healing journey.
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