where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.
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Mandi PrattDiscover practical ways to foster joy, especially when the world feels chaotic. Helen Thompson, a seasoned life coach, shares actionable tips on using your senses, managing feelings, and cultivating more joy regardless of external circumstances. Download her free "Joy Guide" - I loved it!
Mandi PrattTrue anxiety relief isn't about calm, it's about safety. We explore what it actually means for your nervous system to feel safe, how small, repeatable daily actions build that safety over time, and why your body may still feel on alert even when your mind knows you're okay. You'll also walk away with a simple audit to identify who and what is draining your sense of safety, plus a curiosity-based affirmation technique to try today.
Mandi PrattHear real tools that actually help during a panic attack AND find out what NOT to say to someone who's struggling. In this episode, I sit down with certified life coach and author Tom Seaman to talk about what really happens in the brain and body during anxiety and panic and why fighting it often makes it worse. Tom brings his expertise on panic attacks and anxiety in the context of chronic health conditions, sharing practical tools, mental models, and compassionate approaches to help you navigate the hard moments and build real resilience. This one is full of grace, hope, and tools you can really use! Listen and share! In this episode you'll learn: The difference between anxiety and panic attacks What your brain is actually doing during anxiety and why it's not working against you Practical tools for moving through panic: curiosity, distraction, movement and more Why self-compassion and naming your feelings are more powerful than you think What NOT to say to someone struggling with a panic attack and what actually helps
Mandi PrattListen to Dispatch Supervisor, Glenna, inform us on: - When to call 911 versus the non-emergency line - Handling suspicious situations - Providing tips for effective communication with law enforcement Glenna emphasizes the importance of using 911 for situations involving imminent threats to life or significant property loss. The topic of reporting harm to pets is discussed as well as the distinction between felonies and misdemeanors. Glenna provides insights into the dispatch process and encourages callers to be proactive in saving the correct police department number in their phones. They discuss anonymous reporting and more. The episode concludes with a role-play scenario where Mandi calls 911 to report a car accident, highlighting how a dispatcher may respond in order to gather information and ensure caller safety.