The Daily Reconnect

Self narrative for identity connection - Friday Focus

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

It's Friday Focus! Today we'll focus on memories that resonate with our identity, which can be used as one way to reconnect with the present when feeling dissociated or disconnected. The soundscape is from the forest behind my house. Enjoy the rain and ravens in the distance as we focus on the parts of our identity we value the most.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. Please see this page on our site for more info.

Vagus Nerve Regulation with Bilateral Stimulation & Breath

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Let's go outdoors (if possible) to ground ourselves in nature for an exercise that targets the vagus nerve. Hear the rainy forest and ravens behind my studio as you activate the vagus nerve pathway in this grounding vagal exercise that promotes both safety and connection.

You can do this exercise indoors or out, standing or seated -- or while walking.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Monday Motivation: Grassroots Resistance

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Mondays are now Monday Motivation. What?!

The podcast is reorganizing a bit, while "being the same thing." On Mondays I will share a message to help stay motivated to fight the good fight.

Wednesday will offer an episode recorded in nature to help ground you. And Friday will offer an opportunity to reflect to help you reconnect with reality.

So, today for Monday Motivation, we explore the space between recognition of a problem, and action. That space is where many of us might find ourselves today.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Vagus nerve reset exercise and finding your place in collective action

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

This episode includes a vagus nerve reset exercise, and then continues with some motivating words to help you find your place within collective action.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Connecting through senses & stand firm when they want you to break

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

This episode begins with a grounding exercise to connect using textures and a discussion on standing firm when opposing forces want you to break.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Core values exercise, and when we feel alone in the struggle

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

This episode guides you through a meditative exercise that's focused on identifying core values as an anchor during overwhelming times. This week's focus is on overwhelming news.

Then, Jen discusses how modern systems deliberately create isolation. We discuss that isolation is structural rather than a personal failing, and that this is itself an act of resistance.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Box breathing and using anger as a tool within larger action

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Today's exercise uses box breathing to help reconnect with reality if you are experiencing things like isolation, depression, or disconnection.

Then we will continue this week's theme of using anger in practical ways as part of a larger, sustained action toward shared goals.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Emotions and colours, and using anger for change

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Today's exercise uses emotions and a colour visualization to help connect with the present if you are experiencing things like isolation, depression, or disconnection.

Then we will continue this week's theme of using anger as a valid way to find your way towards collective and meaningful sustained action.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Reconnect with real & visualized textures, using anger for change

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Today's exercise uses textures present in your environment, and then some from memory, to connect with the present if you are experiencing intense emotions, stress, isolation, or dissociation.

Then we will start this week's theme of anger to motivate us towards collective action.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

Connecting with your emotions by noticing the weather

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Today's exercise uses weather the weather as a vehicle for emotional awareness. You will observe both external weather conditions and their internal emotional climate. The episode concludes with a motivating message to stay strong in these changing times.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

A roots visualization exercise to reconnect to reality

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Dissociating, or disassociating, depressed or isolated? Reconnect with your mind and body using this visualization exercise where your roots extend and connect outwards. Then get motivated to continue making a difference in the world. Being connected is resistance.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

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Introducing the Show: What to Expect

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0800

Welcome to the show! Here's a little bit about your host (the relevant stuff), what to expect for our three times per week episodes, and how to find related resources.

This show is designed to help you reconnect to the world if you are feeling isolated, dissociated, depressed or otherwise disconnected. Then expect some daily words to help you find some energy to engage with connected action for meaningful change.

Episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.

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Trailer - The Daily Reconnect (Returning Feb 2026)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0800

Feeling disconnected because the world keeps shifting under your feet? The Daily Reconnect is a weekday micro-podcast that helps you come back to the moment. In about five minutes, you'll reset your nervous system (including vagus nerve resets) using simple breathing, body-based, visualization, and sensory exercises. This is so you're grounded enough to keep going. So you're ready to show up for what matters.

Hosted by Jen deHaan. Created and produced by https://StereoForest.com in British Columbia, Canada.

Credits, contact, and more info

This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by a human, Jen deHaan.

Music and SFX are licensed for our use and made by humans, or taken/made in-house by humans.

Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.

More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/daily

Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip

Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky (Note our YouTube channel has a video version of this podcast with images from my region on Vancouver Island, all recorded by us here at StereoForest.)

This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Not medical advice.