Transformative Journeys - to Growth and Resilience
Welcome to Transformative Journeys – the channel where growth meets grit, healing gets honest (sometimes the “I can’t believe she said that” kind), and resilience means practice-makes-progress.
If you’ve ever hit a breaking point, questioned everything, or felt like the old “you” doesn’t quite anymore-you’re not alone.
Hosted by Johanna, a resilience rebel with a wicked sense of humor and a heart for healing, this channel explores emotional wellness, self-compassion, and what it really means to bounce back (even if you're held together with duct tape and caffeine).
Here you’ll find:
Podcast episodes every other Monday
Shorts with bite-sized insights and tough-love pep talks
Tools rooted in neuroscience, story-telling, and lived experience.
No perfection. No toxic positivity. Just grounded support for navigating the messy middle of healing and growth.
Because transformation isn’t about “getting over it.”
It’s about growing through it.
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You can now “buy me some duct tape” (a.k.a. help fund future episodes, free tools, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos that keeps this going.)
👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/transformativejourneys
Transformative Journeys - to Growth and Resilience
Stop “Shoulding” On Yourself – Why Authenticity Is Your Superpower
Have you ever felt exhausted trying to live up to who you’re “supposed” to be?
In this episode of Transformative Journeys, we explore the quiet, sneaky ways we “should” on ourselves — and how those internalized expectations can leave us feeling like we’re not sure if the person we’re being is the real ‘us’.
Our brains are wired for belonging and safety. From a young age, we learn which behaviors earn approval, love, and acceptance — and many of those lessons quietly turn into rigid internal rules we never consciously agreed to. Over time, those “shoulds” can leave us feeling disconnected, resentful, or like we’re performing a version of ourselves that doesn’t quite fit.
In this episode, we unpack:
- Where some of our internal “shoulds” come from
- Why our nervous system reacts so strongly to disapproval and perceived rejection
- How to tell the difference between obligation and inner truth
- Why discomfort doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong — it often means you’re unlearning something old
- How small, compassionate acts of self-permission can lead to a more authentic life
You’ll also be guided through a simple but powerful reflection exercise to help you identify where expectations — not choice — may be driving your decisions.
✨ This episode is for you if:
- You feel pressure to be a certain way for others
- You struggle with guilt when choosing yourself
- You want to live more in alignment with your values — without burning your life to the ground
- You’re learning that authenticity doesn’t require rebellion… just awareness and practice
🔧 Free Tools & Resources
Looking for extra support as you navigate discomfort and change?
Visit Johanna’s Toolkits for free, practical tools to support your nervous system and build emotional resilience:
👉 https://transformativejourneys.ca/
🤍 Support & Community
Enhanced visual version available on YouTube
Follow along on Instagram: @transformativejourneys.johanna
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🛑 Disclaimer:
This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Johanna is not a licensed therapist — just a human sharing lived experience, reflection, and tools for growth.
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