Dandelion Dynamic Podcast

In this episode we share who we used to be, years ago, and how we met. The ways we used to cope with things that happened in our lives.  We talk about how hard things in both of our lives brought us together, and how in life the things that happen, work for us, even when we can not understand how or why.We touched on:1)  Beliefs that each of us held about ourselves and how that showed up in our everyday lives.   2) How tragedy or hard things in our lives and being desperate for change, can bring us to some of the most beautiful blessings.  How to embrace the season you are in.     3) Belief systems, and rooted beliefs are so much like a dandelion and we can not just quickly pluck them and let them go. Growth is a lifelong process, but can be beautiful.  Especially when you connect with other like minded individuals.4) We talked briefly about tools such as Essential Oils and the Cultivate Now platform for personal growth. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikiflynn/ Find Jenna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cultivate_now/  

In this episode we talk about perfectionism and how it can be a deep rooted belief about self, but that nobody is perfect. We discuss why ‘done is better than perfect’ and that it’s okay to show people ‘the mess’ because truly, the message is in the mess. In this episode we touched on perfection and doing ‘the right thing.’ 1) We dig into what ‘the right thing’ might actually be. Are we basing these thought patterns on what we have been told is right or what we feel is right. 2) We touch very briefly on human design and how this is such a powerful tool to understand ourselves. 3) Learning to trust ourselves is such a huge piece of the puzzle and stopping the overthinking can transform your life. Trying to be perfect in what we say and do and put out into the world is only ‘perfect’ if it feels right to you! There is no perfection. Only what feels right. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca   

We are back and this time we are discussing hard work and how understanding myself has shifted what hard work can actually look like.  Niki helps Jenna dive deep and understand how and where this shift began.  Jenna is a Manifestor by human design and is learning about rest cycles and understanding that this is more important than always doing all the things.    We discuss how when we understand ourselves, we can easily create and allow all that is meant to be for us.    We talk about how it’s become a societal norm to be busy to appear successful yet ultimately ‘what is enough’ can only be determined by ourselves.    We discuss generational roots and how so much of what we carry is actually not necessarily ours.    Understanding alignment and what actually feels good vs what we ‘SHOULD’ be doing.    We drop little tidbits about human design along the way and how this tools has been so powerful in helping us to grow through all this hard work expectations.    We drop some hard truths about really understanding why you are doing the work you are doing! This life is meant to be fun and waking up dreading what you are spending your day doing does not sound fun!    How can you make money by using your gifts and skills in a way that brings you joy?    Connect with us here: To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.ca To learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca Find Niki on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikiflynn/ Find Jenna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cultivate_now/

In this episode we discuss how we can begin to consciously take control of our days. What is one thing you can do today that will bring you joy? One thing that will make you smile and feel gratitude? We dive into a specific instance where Jenna chose Joy and how it’s still impacting her life! Jenna grew up on a pig farm but hasn’t been involved with pigs for nearly 15years. She decided quite randomly to purchase a couple pigs and surprise her husband.  There were so many emotions and so many ups and downs over the weekend as I struggled with myself to actually accept that I was capable of bringing myself joy in this way! By choosing joy consciously we can increase our vibrations and when our vibration is high we attract the things we truly desire.  By choosing to bring these pigs home our family has had so many laughs.    What are you going to do today that will bring you joy?   Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about visualizing, having a clear picture of what we want, and how that can help us to create anything we want. Focusing on JOY and finding JOY helps us to see the beautiful moments around us, and being fully present wherever you are, can help you see the beauty in the everyday.We touched on:1) Getting very specific on what you want, allows you to recognize when it comes to you. What you focus on, you create.  When we focus on JOY we will create it.   2) When we choose how we want to feel, such as feeling JOY, and being super intentional about it, we watch for it in our lives. Such as if you are thinking about a white Jeep, you will see them everywhere.   3) Worthiness, and self belief can show up, but we still need to believe that we are all worthy and deserve anything we want. The universe wants to give us anything we want, but we need to choose ourselves, and not let our ego try to protect us and keep us safe. 4) Have a crystal clear vision of what you want.  Feel the feeling that you want. If you want a new vehicle, or a special vacation, or whatever it is, feel the feeling you will experience when you have it.  Our conscious and subconscious do not know the difference between what we visualize, and what is real.  Feel it.   Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about how a strong vision can help create anything you want, and how that vision can grow and change as time goes on and get even better. We talk about the Wellness Summit that Jenna created last fall after she woke up with an idea, and how bringing these tools together to help support our bodies, and emotions was the driving force behind it, and how it has evolved into an online community that can support people around the world.We touched on:1)  Following your heart and creating even when you don’t know the outcome. How a dream turned into an event that helped many, many women, and grew and changed into an online space, a Children’s Retreat and is now heading into it’s second annual run. 2) Simple tools that we all have within us that can help settle us and get grounded when things feel like they are spinning. Our breath is a powerful tool, and simply stopping when we start to spin, and taking some deep breaths can completely shift our energy.  Pairing that with a grounding oil can even help more. 3) We each talked about our favourite 2 tools that help support us, and how sometimes the most powerful tools we have are within us.  We advocate for finding what helps you, whether that’s seeing someone, or using simple tools like breathing and journaling. We touch on not overthinking what to do, but simply trusting, and leaning into what feels right.   Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagramTo register for The Cultivate Wellness Summit in Vermillion October 28/29 simply head to www.cultivatenow.ca  and use the code DANDELION for a discount on your ticket until October 10, 2022If you can’t make it in person, and to register for Cultivate Now - the online community we talked about - you can use the code PODCAST for a 25% discount on your first month of the community!

In this episode we talk about how we sometimes put barriers to feeling JOY. They can be either intentional or unintentional.  One emotion that is often a barrier to joy is Fear.  Fear can hold us back from experiencing incredible new things that could, and do bring JOY! We touched on:1)  How often we create rules or scenarios around why we can NOT feel joy. Or can not do things that are just for us.  Often, for Moms, there is guilt around wanting to do things for ourselves. 2) We have learned from those who went before us, and our children will learn from us. So modeling how to take good care of ourselves, and our emotions teaches our children how to do that for themselves as well. When we fill our cups first, then we can pour into others from our overflow 3) Fear can be a huge barrier to joy, but we need to remember that on the other side of fear, is usually really, really good things.  Doing things that are outside our comfort zone, help us to grow, and change.  Where does fear show up in your life?4) Humans need connection. We are supposed to be in groups together. We are powerful together. And at times we hold ourselves back, and have forgotten how to be humans in community, and how good it feels. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagramTo register for The Cultivate Wellness Summit in Vermillion October 28/29 simply head to www.cultivatenow.ca  and use the code DANDELION for a discount on your ticket.If you can’t make it in person, and to register for Cultivate Now - the online community, you can use the code DANDELION for a discount on your first month of the community!

In this episode we talk about where limiting beliefs can stem from, and how it can be the simplest, unintentional thing, but a belief of a child based on their reactions of their parents.We touched on:1)  How as parents we begin the process of creating limiting beliefs within our children simply by not giving them the credit or recognition they desire on something as simple as an art drawing. 2) How we subconsciously look for ways to validate the limiting beliefs we have to prove them right. 3) How something as simple as movement can shift our physical energy and also paying attention to the words we tell ourselves can massively impact our belief in ourselves. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki @nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna @cultivate_now on instagramTo register for The Cultivate Wellness Summit in Vermillion October 28/29 simply head to www.cultivatenow.ca  and use the code DANDELION for a 25% discount on your ticket!If you can’t make it in person, and to register for Cultivate Now head to www.cultivatenow.ca - the online community we talked about - you can use the code PODCAST for a 25% discount on the community!

In this episode we talk about how we can support our children when we leave them at preschool or school, and discuss with them, why we are leaving, where we are going, and help them understand that we will return.  We touch on a couple of tools that we have used with our own kids, in different stages of life.We touched on:1)  How Reiki, an energy healing modality, can be used to understand where fears and limiting beliefs come from, and help to clear those deep rooted beliefs. 2) Talking to our children in a clear, concise way, that is age appropriate for them can help them understand, and feel less fear. And also how understanding where their fear may come from, and how to remind them that they are safe. 3) We can teach our children how to process through their emotions, and understand that emotions are a part of life.  We can model this through processing our own emotions.4) For small children, we can ask them to put a colour to their emotion, and tell us where they feel that colour is in their bodies.  For example, anger can feel red, or happiness can feel yellow or purple.  Helps them to recognize and verbalize how they are feeling, in an age appropriate way. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagramTo register for The Cultivate Wellness Summit in Vermillion October 28/29 simply head to www.cultivatenow.ca  and use the code DANDELION for a discount on your ticket

In this episode we talk about essential oils as a powerful tool to help work through mindset blocks. Essential oils are what originally brought Niki & Jenna together. Life comes with many emotions, especially the last few years and essential oils have been a tool we have both leaned heavily on. We touched on:1)  using oils for emotions and which ones are our favourites 2) how simple they truly can be to use and how they are a bit of trial and error but once you get comfortable they are something the entire family can use 3) how oils have led us to listen to our bodies and understand why we are choosing certain oils for certain issues as well as noting where the pain and discomfort is in our bodies Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagramTo register for Cultivate Now - the online community we talk about - you can use the code PODCAST for a discount on your first month of the community!

In this episode we talk about how celebrating the little things is so important.  How when we do that we recognize that there is so much beauty and so many reasons to celebrate in life! We touched on:1)  Recognize when you can celebrate the little things, you will feel successful. You intentionally set yourself up for success. Celebrate folding the laundry when it’s still warm.  And everything, but not just the massive things in your life. 2) Jenna shares a story about something that happened with one of her cows last year, and how she delivered a backwards calf, all by herself… and that this year, that same cow is expecting again! 3) Being alive is something to celebrate! When we get good at celebrating the little wins, then the bigger things feel that much bigger and more special! You are worth celebrating the little things!4) Recognizing when you have a hard time celebrating the little things, is a catalyst to you starting to do it! Celebrate every single box you check off on the to-do list!  5) We are here to learn from our children, and teach them how to trust themselves.  Many of us are learning only now as adults to trust ourselves, and if we can teach our children now, what a blessing that will be.   Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagramTo register for Cultivate Now - the online community we talk about - you can use the code PODCAST for a discount on your first month of the community!

In this episode we talk about trusting yourself and allowing yourself to know that you know what is best for you. So often we do certain things so that we don’t let others down or because others want us to do it. When we honor how we are feeling and what feels best to us, we surround ourselves naturally with the right people and don’t feel that guilt we have too often felt from ‘letting others down.’We touched on:1)  Stopping and recognizing where you feel emotions and heaviness within our bodies. Learning how to understand what this is trying to tell us and how to work through it. 2) How we have become so conditioned to just do what is expected of us by others so they are happy and content with us all while sacrificing so much of ourselves. 3) How our human designs have actually played a role in helping us understand ourselves and recognize that we need time to process our emotions and respect when we are ready to move forward. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about navigating our emotions during times of spontaneous frustration. Is it the moon? Possibly. We must always remember that everything is happening for us, the good and the not so good things.We touched on: 1)  The moon cycle! If the moon can affect the tides in the ocean, then it probably has an affect on our bodies, since we are comprised of 60-70% water. 2) Finding ways to shift the energy. Jenna shares how she started a spontaneous dance party with her kids and it was exactly what they all needed. 3) Leaning into the uncomfortable feelings instead of shoving them down and ignoring them. It’s a practice. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about how we are always supported, and that there are signs and symbols everywhere around us, but that we need to be aware and keep our eyes open and trust that all things are happening for us.We touched on:1)  We do not have to figure out how or why we see symbols, we just need to trust that when we have that feeling that it’s a sign, that it is. Trust it!  Awareness is key! 2) Signs and wisdom can come to us in things we see, or even in random posts, animals, or lyrics in songs.  Sometimes songs appear, and if we are listening, we can hear the wisdom that is there for us.  And how you can write down ‘Evidence of your alignment’ when things happen, or there’s a sign, or when things feel like incredible synchronicities… you will see how often you create your reality. There’s evidence of it.  Write your own ‘evidence’ in a note in your phone.  Your Reticular Activating System is powerful. 3) We touched briefly about trusting your body, and how to use muscle testing. Jenna gives an example of how to do it, and where she’s used it in her life.4) When we lean in and fully listen to our bodies, and listen to the ‘signs’ our bodies are giving us, then we can feel better. Our bodies, our gut, our inner knowing… it’s always talking to us. Trust it! Our bodies know what they need, we need to trust and listen to them. The signs are there. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram To hear the song by Kelsi Ballerini - What I Have - you can find it here on Youtube, or your favourite streaming platform.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipuxc0ysxI8  

In this episode we talk about money and how it is truly just a form of energy. We discuss how it can have such a positive or negative impact on our days and how we can overcome obstacles that get in our way when it comes to allowing money to flow freely. We also offer a giveaway for sharing about our podcast and leaving a review.We touched on:1)  Scarcity mindset and how it can hold us back from living our best lives, and how we can hold onto money, stuff, and also be a collector of thngs because we fear there will ‘never be enough’ when in reality, there will always be enough. 2) Limiting beliefs around money and how we are as valuable as everyone else we invest money in on a regular basis. We talk about how as Mom’s we often brag about how cheap we got things for us - but never hold back when spending on our loved ones. 3) We recommend a  few books that are great resources to help you shift your money mindset:- Happy Pocket Full of Money by - Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by- Rich as F*%K by- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Remember that if you share our podcast on your social media and tag both Jenna (cultivate_now) and Niki (nikiflynn) on instagram you will get an entry to win a box full of goodies from Niki!  Post a review on iTunes, and get an additional entry.  Good luck friends.  Thank you for helping us share this message with more people! Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about shining our lights and recognizing that what we do each day is enough. We talk about why ‘I am enough’ is a hard stop for so many and how to overcome this hurdle.We touched on:1) Celebrating our wins, big and small because they are worth it! We are worth it! 2) What is is that triggers us to believe that we need to be doing more 3) Comparison being the thief of joy. We can so easily get caught up in what the ‘Jones’ are doing and what they have we forget about everything we already have! Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about expectations that we feel, especially this time of year as we approach the holidays.  Expectations from society, from family, from ourselves, and what we feel like we ‘should’ or ‘have to’ do this time of year. Or anytime for that matter.We touched on:1)  trying to keep up with the Jones’ and realizing that we are living in a time where social media allows us to ‘see’ everyone else’s magic and we can easily fall into the comparison trap 2) recognizing what triggers/activates us throughout the holiday season 3) realizing what really matters during the holiday season, but also all year round, when we have to step back due to unforeseen circumstances but recognizing the gifts in these situations too Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about how the things we discuss at slumber parties have shifted since being kids! We dive into many different topics and all the ‘enoughness’ shows up again.We touched on:1)  how innocent messages or comments from others can send us in a spiral if we are in a wonky headspace ourselves 2) how the topics that we gossiped about as kids at slumber parties are likely pieces to the puzzle of our limiting beliefs and competitive natures as adults 3) how triggers are actually mirrors and gifts for us and how we can embrace these and use them for growth. Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagram

In this episode we talk about how sleep can impact our energy and emotions and the emotions and energy of our children and everyone around us.We touched on:1)  how we have the power to set ourselves up for a great day with the awareness of how we feel or slept 2) bringing our own awareness to how well we slept last night and how if may be affecting us today 3) recognizing that others can put us in a negative mood BUT that we can also help pull others to a more positive mood Connect with us here:To learn more about the essential oils we talk about, you can connect with us at www.simpleessentials.caTo learn more about the online wellness community, you can connect with us at www.cultivatenow.ca  Find Niki at nikiflynn on instagramFind Jenna at cultivate_now on instagramThe book Niki referenced in this episode was The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz