John Donovan: Accountability, Demystifying Behaviors and Intentional living

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04/28/20 • 87 min

On this episode Jay sits down with John Donovan. Through his work as a counselor and group facilitator, a bulk of which was spent facilitating conflict resolution workshops at Folsom State Prison, John has developed a very powerful approach to help individuals develop accountability in relationships, demystify patterns of behaviors, and learn to live life with intention in order to ultimately rediscover their authentic self. John's approach can often sound a bit confusing, and John will be the first to share that this is by design. Hint: it's about less thinking and more feeling. This is for sure a episode you'll want to listen to at least a couple of times, as the lessons begin to resonate more with each listen.
John's Website:
https://donovancounseling.com
Mini documentary about John
Jay's links:
Instagram
Focus Therapy Website

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TOPIC IN FOCUS: Yoga (Week 3)

Jay and Carlie (AKA: The Positive Hairstylist) move into the third week of yoga in this month's "30 Day Challenge," and reflect back on what they have taken away from their nw practice up to this point. Carlie shares that she has moved out of some of the initial desire to resist the practice, while Jay shares his frustrations. The two reflect on topics related to perfectionism, discipline and learning to try new things free from judgement and pressure.
Jay's links:
Instagram
Focus Therapy Website
Carlie's links:
Instagram
The Positive Hairstylist

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TOPIC IN FOCUS: Daily Reflection (Week 1)

Jay and Carlie (The Positive Hairstylist) reflect on the previous month's challenge of Yoga. The two share about how they felt challenged by the goal to engage in yoga multiple times a week, but overall express a positive experience from participation. The new topic of a "Daily Reflection" is introduced and Jay puts Carlie on the spot to illustrate how it's done. Details about the practice are explained in the podcast, but Carlie has created templates for people to use if you choose to participate. Templates can be found on Carlie's website listed below.
Jay's links:
Instagram
Focus Therapy Website
Carlie's links:
Instagram
The Positive Hairstylist