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In this special Mother’s Day episode, Vanessa offers a guided meditation in honor all forms of caregiving—whether you are a mother, a nurturer, a space-holder, or someone who loves deeply and gives freely.

This guided meditation practice invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the quiet strength that lives within you. With themes of tenderness, self-forgiveness, and the emotional complexity of caregiving, this meditation is a balm for anyone who has ever felt like they had to be everything for everyone.

Perfect for:

• Mother’s Day reflections
• Caregivers of all kinds
• Anyone needing a moment of gentleness and affirmation

You are not alone. You are enough. And you deserve the same love you so often give.

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In this guided meditation, you'll be gently led through a full-body scan to release stress, soften tension, and reconnect with the present moment. Designed especially for students, this practice offers a grounding experience that helps anchor the body, mind, and spirit. Through breath awareness, intentional rooting of each body part, supportive affirmations, and self-reflective prompts, you'll create space to feel calm, centered, and supported—no matter what life brings. Whether you're navigating academic stress, emotional overwhelm, or just need to reconnect, this meditation will guide you back to solid ground.

Perfect for starting your day, centering between classes, or winding down with intention.

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Join Vanessa Bouffard, LCSW, for a gentle 12-minute guided meditation designed to help you soften the inner critic and deepen your practice of non-judgment. Set in a tranquil and calming atmosphere, this meditation invites you to pause, breathe, and simply be — without needing to fix, change, or label your experience.

Through Vanessa’s soothing guidance, you’ll explore mindfulness techniques that support greater self-awareness and compassion, while being gently encouraged to notice thoughts and emotions as they arise—without attachment or aversion. This is a space for quiet reflection, deep listening, and allowing.

Whether you're new to meditation or returning to the practice, this session offers a nourishing reset and a reminder that you are allowed to meet yourself—and the moment—exactly as it is.

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Love is the most profound and intricate emotion known to humanity, it has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives. Yet, amidst its brilliance, we often find a shadow lurking in the corners - insecurity. This baffling aspect of human nature has puzzled psychologists, philosophers, and poets alike for centuries. Today, we’ll delve into the underlying reasons behind why people are insecure in love and attempt to shed light on this complex emotional landscape. We will also look at ways in which you can take charge of your thoughts and feelings and combat these insecurities.

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https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog

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https://www.feistymermaids.com/

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About Feisty Mermaids:

Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.

Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mental health, well-being and relationships podcast is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

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In the pursuit of our dreams, fear often acts as a formidable adversary, shackling us with self-doubt and preventing us from taking that leap of faith. This blog delves into the profound impact of fear on our ambitions, supported by research and expert insights. Join us as we explore the psychological barriers that fear erects and unveil strategies to unlock the courage needed to pursue dreams unencumbered.

Blog:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog

Website:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/

@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok

About Feisty Mermaids:

Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.

Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

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I probably could have avoided many unsuccessful relationships and marriages if I listened to my intuition! This episode is all about listening to that gut feeling and understanding the science behind our intuition. We will talk about the difference between intuition and fear.

Blog:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog

Website:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/

@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok

About Feisty Mermaids:

Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.

Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

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It's been a hectic summer and after a short summer break, I am back! I meant to post this episode around the 4th of July, but the stories are still relevant. The US sought independence from the British (ignore the mistake on the audio where I said the French... I was clearly distracted), the #FreeBritney movement is still strong and she is finally making headway, and my story of how a disastrous divorce left me wondering if there was a price for my freedom - and how much was I going to be willing to pay.

Blog:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone

Website:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/

@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok

About Feisty Mermaids:

Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.

Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

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As I look back in many of my relationships, I realize that I've often mistaken all kinds of different emotions for what I thought was love. How do I know if this is love? I would often ask myself, and the answer is not always that simple. There were needs I needed to met and I simply make the mistake of thinking the meeting of those needs was love.

In this podcast I will share three stories where I made the mistake of thinking I was in love, when in reality I was meeting a different kind of need.

Website:

https://www.feistymermaids.com/

@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok

About Feisty Mermaids:

Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.

Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.