Connecting with Community | Ep. 012 w/ Connie Jakab

07/05/2025 31 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12

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In this episode of Big Freaking Change, host Cara Moeller-Poppitt speaks with Connie Jakab about the importance of finding connection with oneself and with others. They explore how fostering belonging in communities can alleviate mental health issues and the significance of creating safe spaces for sharing and understanding. Connie shares her insights on courage, confidence, and the role of environment in shaping our emotional well-being.Connie’s  Links:Website: https://conniejakab.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniejakab/ Cara’s Links: Book: https://bigfreakinchange.com/   Website: https://carapoppitt.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carapoppitt/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Connie Jakab04:17 The Importance of Self-Connection07:12 Fostering Belonging in Groups10:26 Creating Safe Spaces for Sharing12:31 The Bravely Connected Method16:21 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs20:19 Embracing Change and Taking Risks24:17 Connie's BFC27:25 Mental Health & Community Support30:01 Defining Courage and Confidence32:10 Connie's Work and ImpactTakeaways:Connection with self is essential for connecting with others.Belonging is created inside of us first.Your energy is your highest currency.We are more similar than we are different.Courage doesn't come before the action; it comes during and after.Colors in our environment can influence our moods.We can rewire one another's brains through connection.Just do something; it doesn't have to be big.People are our greatest resource.connection, community, belonging, mental health, courage, confidence, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, personal growth, resilience