Tag: season 1
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Simple Approaches to Reduce Anxiety with Self Compassion
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, host Damianne President shares how we can take a moment to explore how we’re really feeling at the moment. She also shares how you can use mental contrasting for success or to reduce anxiety. The episode ends with a challenge to connect with an old friend. Find…
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We’re All Fine (even when we’re not)
Think back. Have you ever asked how are you and kept walking away? Has there ever been a time when you didn’t listen to the answer? Take some time to recognize the truth of how you’re feeling and give yourself some kindness.
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Find the Type of Meditation that’s Right for You
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I discuss the different types of meditation available and provide some questions and ideas to help you find the type of meditation that’s right for you. * I attributed habit stacking to James Clear, but it was actually developed by BJ Fogg. Find the full shownotees at…
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Figure Out Your Purpose for a Superpower to Overcome Challenges
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I chat with Avril Matsui. Born in the UK, Avril has lived in Japan for the past 26 years. We speak about race and prejudice, and what it’s like living as a black woman in Japan. She also shares her purpose and how she discovered it. Listen…
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Using Free Websites for Learning
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I recommend 3 online courses and three general websites where you can learn online. There are also lists of resources in the show notes web page. Find the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/03/11/using-free-websites-for-learning/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/
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Being Intentional and Building a Career to Make An Impact ep. 21
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I chat with Maria Xenidou. In our chat, Maria shares corporate journey and how change snuck up on her 2015. She explains how it took her 2 years to embark on a journey of discovering what would be next for her. We learn about portfolio career and…
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Book Recommendation – A Starter on Grief
It’s OK That You’re Not OK is a starter guide on grief by Megan Devine.
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How to Cope with Grief
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I discuss grief. Learn how you can cope with grief after losing a loved one through death, or how to support someone else who is grieving. Many of the tips also apply to other types of grief. Find the full shownotees at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/02/26/how-to-cope-with-grief/ Join the Changes Big…
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Trust That Things Will Get Better
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, Angela shares her journey in the past few years. Angela is open and vulnerable in this chat. We talk about the challenge of moving back to your parents home as an adult. We also discuss the difficulty of repatriation. Angela would like to move back to Canada,…
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How to Overcome FEAR
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, we explore how to move from FEAR to ACTion using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Find the full shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/02/12/how-to-overcome-fear/ Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/
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Find Your Way to Represent Your Authentic Self
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I chat with Sue. Sue is a librarian at a school in Tokyo, Japan. She shares about some of the leaps that she’s taken in her life and the challenge she is now facing. How do you redefine yourself and put yourself first after years of living…

