Jodi Cowan

23/11/2025

Our stress levels tend to rise as we approach the holiday season. Whether you're anxious about extended family visiting, stressed about the household finances, that pending work Christmas party or how overwhelming your current schedule is, your nervous system will always naturally calm when you're immersed in nature 🌿 Here's some nature & environment tips to reduce your stress and anxiety:

- Window Gazing: Spend 3 minutes looking outside. Notice the sky, trees or movement. Let nature calm your nervous system.
- Aromatherapy Moment: Choose one essential oil. Close your eyes, inhale deeply for 30 seconds, and notice how it affects your mood and body.
- Sunlight Pause: If possible, step outside or stand by a window in natural light for 5 minutes. Feel the warmth on your skin.
- Nature Sounds: Listen to birds, wind or water (live or recorded). Let these sounds wash over you without trying to control your thoughts.
- Mindful Walking: Take a 5-minute walk focusing only on the sensation of your feet touching the ground with each step.

www.jodicowan.com These simple yet powerful tools will help calm your nervous system and reduce the stress and anxiety your body is carrying. Why not schedule time throughout your day to try one or more of these!

23/11/2025

If the festive season brings more anxiety than joy because of financial pressures, you're not alone. 💚

Many families in our community are feeling the weight of expenses right now and it's ok to acknowledge that this time of year can be really tough.

Please remember, your worth isn't measured by how much you spend. The love you give, the presence you offer, and the memories you create together matter infinitely more than any price tag.

www.jodicowan.com If you're struggling, please know: you're doing your best and that's enough!

22/11/2025

Body awareness is vital in the healing process. Our bodies tell the whole story and tuning into what it's telling us, can be a powerful tool. Here's some body awareness tips to help you:

- Morning Body Scan: Before getting out of bed, spend 2 minutes noticing sensations from your toes to your head. No judgment - just awareness.

- Mindful Movement Break: Set a timer for every 90 minutes. Stand up, roll your shoulders and take three deep breaths. Notice how your body feels.

- Five Senses Check-In: Pause right now. Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell and 1 you taste. This anchors you in the present.

- Tension Release Practice: Scan your body for held tension. Are your shoulders tight? Jaw clenched? Gently release and soften these areas.

- Barefoot Grounding: Spend 5 minutes with bare feet on grass or earth. Feel the texture, temperature and connection beneath you.

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21/11/2025

Gentle reminder: Your nervous system needs you 🫶
In a world that glorifies hustle, your nervous system is begging for something different: slowness, silence, safety. When you feel wound up or shut down, that's information. Your body is asking for what it needs. Listen. Don't think rest is laziness - it's how we regulate and heal.
-Jodi

21/11/2025

Waiting for things to get 'bad enough' before you reach out?
Here's your sign: You don't have to be in crisis to deserve support. Actually, the best time to book is when you notice the whispers - the tension building, the overwhelm creeping in, the feeling of being slightly off-center. Prevention is powerful.

www.jodicowan.com Let's lighten the load before it gets heavier.

20/11/2025

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19/11/2025

Good morning Empowered Community ☀️ Please remember you don't need a complete life overhaul. Sometimes the most powerful change comes from one small shift: drinking more water, taking five deep breaths, stepping outside for fresh air or asking for help. Don't underestimate the ripple effect of small, consistent choices. Start where you are.
-Jodi

19/11/2025

Not all friendships are meant to last forever - and that's okay 💚

As we grow and evolve, some friendships naturally shift or come to an end. It doesn't mean the connection wasn't real or valuable. Sometimes people are meant to walk alongside us for a season, not a lifetime.

www.jodicowan.com If you're navigating the loss or changing of a friendship right now, here are some gentle ways to support yourself:

🌿 Allow yourself to grieve – It's okay to feel sad, disappointed or confused. These emotions are valid.
🌿 Move your body – Go for a walk, stretch, dance. Movement helps process emotions stored in the body.
🌿 Create comfort rituals – A warm bath with lavender, journaling with tea or simply sitting in nature can be deeply soothing.
🌿 Reflect without ruminating – Ask yourself what this friendship taught you, rather than getting stuck in what went wrong.
🌿 Reach out to other connections – Lean into the relationships that feel nourishing right now.

Remember: letting go doesn't diminish what was. It makes space for what's meant to be. You're allowed to outgrow relationships. You're allowed to change. You're allowed to choose peace.

💚 How do you take care of yourself during times of transition?

18/11/2025

Your body is constantly communicating with you - through tension, fatigue, restlessness or that knot in your stomach. Learning to listen is one of the most powerful things you can do for your wellbeing. Whether through movement, breathwork or simply sitting with what comes up, I can help you reconnect with your body's wisdom. www.jodicowan.com Reach out anytime.

I'm Jodi cowan, and I help strengthen relationships through integrative relationship therapy. I'll help you learn how to communicate effectively and regulate your emotions to build deeper connections with partners, family, friends and colleagues. Together we'll work on managing emotions, resolving c...

18/11/2025

Just wanted to check in 🌿 I think lots is happening energetically as this year draws closer to completion. How’s everyone doing? What’s the current feels?

17/11/2025

We're taught to chase happiness and avoid discomfort. But real peace comes from allowing all emotions to move through us. Sadness, anger, joy, fear - they're all messengers. When we stop resisting what we feel, we stop being controlled by it. You're allowed to feel it all 💛
-Jodi

16/11/2025

Did you know, I offer the convenience factor!
Life's busy enough without adding travel time to your self-care. Online sessions mean you can show up from your own lounge room, in comfy clothes, with your favourite tea. No rushing, no traffic, no babysitters, no adding stress to destress.

www.jodicowan.com And here's the bonus: after our session, you're already home to integrate and rest. Healing doesn't have to be complicated. Book a session that fits YOUR life.