Breathing Through Barriers, Discovering Resilience in the Struggle with Jessper Maquindang, Self Help Podcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever had a perfect day, only for an old memory or past heartbreak to ruin it completely? In this solo episode of the Self-Help Show, Gina-Margaret Tiger breaks down the hidden cognitive loop keeping you stuck and reveals how to use the "two can play that game" mindset to build powerful future memories instead.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! When Communication Gets Misunderstood What happens when you are genuinely trying to communicate, connect and understand someone but your openness is interpreted as being needy, controlling, intense or simply “too much”? In this episode of The Self Help Show, Gina-Margaret Tiger sits down with Devin Short for a deeply honest conversation about communication, emotional expression, relationships, self-awareness and what happens when good intentions are misunderstood. Devin shares his experience of being a naturally expressive communicator and wanting to talk things through in order to create clarity and connection. For him, asking questions, expressing what he needs and trying to understand another person are not signs of conflict — they are signs that he cares. As Devin puts it, when you genuinely invest in someone, you want to understand where they are coming from while also allowing them to understand you. But emotional communication is not always easy. Communicating what you need is not automatically asking for too much. Sometimes it is simply knowing yourself well enough to say: This is how I feel loved. This is how I feel seen. This is how I feel heard. This is what I need in order to connect with you. Gina and Devin also explore why emotional communication requires vulnerability. Unlike conversations about work or everyday logistics, relationships often require us to put down the mask, move beyond ego and allow another person to see what is actually happening inside us. And great communication is not only about expressing yourself. It is also about empathy and perspective. Devin shares how some of his greatest emotional growth has come through difficult conversations, a strong support system and learning to consider not only how a situation affects him, but how his own actions may affect another person. The conversation then moves into something even deeper: never having to dim your light to make a relationship work. Devin reflects on recognizing moments when he was no longer fully showing up as the energetic, goofy, expressive person he naturally is — and why the right relationships should bring more of your light out of you, not require you to become less of yourself. He also speaks candidly about being his own harshest critic, overanalyzing himself and learning to extend more compassion toward his own growth. Because none of us have communication completely figured out. We are all works in progress. Devin also shares what life looks like for him today as he continues discovering who he is beyond professional rugby. From building an academy that brings principles from rugby into football, to modeling, DJing, entrepreneurship and learning how to use AI without losing his own creativity, Devin is entering a chapter centered on growth, experimentation and becoming more fully himself. And when asked what being truly understood feels like, his answer was beautifully simple: Blissful. A Question to Take With You Before your next important conversation, ask yourself: Am I listening only to respond — or am I genuinely trying to understand this person? Because communication is more than talking. It is curiosity. It is vulnerability. It is perspective. It is allowing another person to tell you what they need without immediately judging the need. And sometimes, simply being willing to have the conversation is one of the clearest ways of saying: I care about you.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What emotional state is making your decisions? In this solo episode of The Self Help Show, Gina explores how anger, fear, panic, jealousy, hurt, peace, love, dignity, and self-respect can completely change the choices we make. A temporary emotion can create a permanent consequence. That is why emotional intelligence is not about ignoring what you feel. It is about knowing which emotions deserve to be heard and which ones should not be making major decisions for you. This episode is an invitation to pause before reacting, return to a higher emotional state, and make decisions you can still respect tomorrow. In this episode: Why anger can create decisions we later regret The danger of making permanent choices from temporary emotions How fear, panic, revenge, and humiliation affect judgment Why emotions are information, not always instruction How to pause before reacting The difference between feeling an emotion and acting from it Why love, peace, dignity, patience, and self-respect create better decisions How to make firm decisions without making them from anger Why sometimes the best decision is to make no decision yet How to choose an emotional state before choosing an action Questions to sit with: What emotional state is making this decision? Would I make the same choice if I were peaceful right now? Am I choosing from anger, fear, pride, or revenge? What would love choose? What would dignity choose? What would self-respect choose? Will I still respect this decision tomorrow? And perhaps the biggest question: Who do you want to be when life gives you every reason to react? You are allowed to feel everything. But not every emotion needs decision-making power. Feel it. Pause. Return to yourself. Then choose.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What if your body already knows how to heal, and the secret lies in learning when to get out of its way? In this eye-opening episode of The Self Help Show, Gina sits down with Loren Lockman, a therapeutic fasting expert with more than 30 years of experience in natural health and water-only fasting, to explore the extraordinary intelligence of the human body and its capacity for self-healing. Loren is the founder and former director of Tanglewood Wellness Center, which he led for 29 years. During that time, he oversaw more than 12,000 supervised water-only fasts. Today, through Fast To Rise, he continues to educate people around the world about therapeutic fasting, optimal nutrition, and sustainable well-being. Together, we explore a fascinating possibility: What if achieving better health isn't always about adding more, but about removing what interferes with the body's natural processes? From fasting and detoxification to hydration, longevity, and the connection between physical and emotional well-being, this conversation invites you to rethink everything you thought you knew about taking care of your body. This conversation is an invitation to become curious about your body, reconnect with its intelligence, and discover a different perspective on what it means to be truly well. 🎁 Free Resource: Ancient Secrets of Healing Curious about natural healing and water fasting? Loren has generously shared a free guide, Ancient Secrets of Healing, as an introduction to his approach to health, fasting, and the body's natural healing capacity. Download your free guide: https://www.fasttorise.com/fasttorise-freeguide 🌎 Connect With Loren Lockman Website: https://www.fasttorise.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenlockman.official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loren.lockman YouTube (New Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@lorenlockman_official YouTube (Original Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@LorenLockman 🎙️ About The Self Help Show The Self Help Show is a space for thought-provoking conversations, fresh perspectives, personal discovery, and becoming the most authentic version of yourself. Hosted by Gina, the show brings together extraordinary minds, experts, and individuals with remarkable experiences to challenge conventional thinking, expand awareness, and inspire meaningful transformation. Explore more episodes: https://www.selfhelpshow.com New episodes every Monday and Thursday. ✨ One Last Thought What if your body isn't asking you to do more, but inviting you to listen more closely? #TheSelfHelpShow #LorenLockman #WaterFasting #NaturalHealing #SelfHealing #Autophagy #HolisticWellness #Longevity #MindBodyConnection #HealthAndWellness

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