Trigger Warning: Trauma, depression and suicidal ideation   Are you ready to make a change in your life? This week, Jac’s going solo and opening up about her personal story with mindfulness and the transformational impact it’s had on her life through her darkest days. From feeling lost after college to going through a gut-wrenching divorce, Jac shares the messy yet transformative nature of this practice. She breaks down what mindfulness is, how it helped her gain clarity, and why it’s not always easy and isn’t meant for everyone. Jac also introduces her exciting new venture, Words for Monday, a platform for both healthcare professionals and everyday individuals to learn about mindfulness, find community, and get started on their own journey. Hopefully, this episode makes you feel seen, gives you hope, and gives you reassurance that there can be beauty on the other side of pain.    Episode Links:   Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Blog Post  Words for Monday Website  Words for Monday Blog  Words for Monday Mindfulness Courses    Thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this episode possible:  Beam — Head to youcanbeam.com and use promo code WOMED to get an  exclusive 10% discount sitewide.  Perelel— Go to Perelel.co and use code WOMED15 for 15% off your first 3 months. If you don’t love it, you can cancel anytime with a 30-day money-back guarantee.  Babbel— For a limited time, our listeners can get started and receive 55% off your Babbel subscription – Visit Babbel.com/WOMED.  GreenChef —The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. For Green Chef’s best deal of the year, get $250 off with code WOMED250 at GreenChef.com   LMNT — LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix that replaces vital electrolytes without sugars and dodgy ingredients found in conventional sports drinks. For a limited time, try all the flavors with a free 8-count LMNT sample pack on any purchase. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/WOMED to receive a free sample pack with any purchase!  Osea — Give the gift of glow this holiday season with clean, vegan skincare from OSEA. Right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code WOMED at OSEAMalibu.com  Quince — Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/WOMED for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, follow us on Instagram @TheWoMed and check out womedpodcast.com. Plus, give us a follow on TikTok @thewomedpodcast. Be sure to follow your hosts personally @dmmaltby and @jackiethefnp and be sure to check out @riothealers!   WoMed Cover Art — Makeup: Annelise Carey, MUA/LME @annelisemua & Photography: Brooke Boling @honorcreative    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices