The path to joy is often obstructed with obstacles, setbacks, and grief. From expectant mothers who are just one intense push away from delivering a new lifeforce to adult children caring for their aging parents, many times the pain we endure is the seed that blossoms into the flower of happiness. 

To find out more about cultivating the labors of life into personal fulfillment, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, doula, and co-founder of Moms in Color, Brandi Sellerz-Jackson about her toolkit for thriving. 

Brandi reveals that sometimes the best times in life are when the shadows of darkness recede. In her book, On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life's Great Labors, she imparts the benefits of kindness, how to move beyond surviving and into thriving, and the nuances of co-regulation and codependency.

Brandi Sellerz-Jackson — Thrive and Flourish:

• From doula to life guide, Brandi emphasizes our need for a tribe. {4:40}
• The labors of life come just before our dreams are realized. {7:04}
• It is possible to thrive and flourish during periods of darkness. {12:08}
• A kit for thriving, beyond surviving. {17:58}
• Co-regulation is a tool to soothe codependency. {24:57}
• Kindness is reciprocal! {30:00}

About Lisa’s guest:

Brandi Sellerz-Jackson is a storyteller, birth and postpartum doula, and the creator of Not So Private Parts, a resource removing the shame and stigma surrounding women’s issues. She is the co-founder of Moms in Color, a Black mom collective centered around celebrating diversity in the motherhood space, and she is also the senior manager of social media for Ergobaby, a leading brand in babywearing and attachment parenting. She has been featured in Oprah Daily, USA Today, Essence, and MOTHER, among other outlets.

“Parenting never really ends, including the parenting of ourselves.” - Lisa Cypers Kamen 

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