Dr. Jody Carrington

Dr. Jody Carrington Psychologist | Speaker | Best-Selling Author I passionately believe in the power of the relationship with the people we love, lead, and teach.
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As a clinical psychologist, I have spent most of my career working with children and families who have experienced trauma. Growing up on a farm in rural Alberta, Canada, and after 13 years (!) of post-secondary education, I took my first job on the Mental Health Inpatient Units of the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. It was during those 10 years that I learned the most about kids, families, relationships, and the vital importance of connection. Today, I’m back living in a rural setting, managing a private practice, raising a family, speaking around the country about relationships, connection and my new book, Kids These Days. My favourite thing on the planet to do is to speak with educators—they have the power to change the trajectory of a life every single day. It’s time that we need to start focusing less on kids these days, and more on those of you who hold them every day. The core of everything I speak and write about comes down to this: we are wired to do hard things. We can do those hard things so much easier when we remember this: we are wired for connection. Join us on this journey to build a strong, connected community—it’s a (re)connection revolution starting now.

GIVEAWAY TIME! 3 WINNERS!You showed up.Not perfectly but honestly and that’s what this whole December Reconnection Chall...
12/24/2025

GIVEAWAY TIME! 3 WINNERS!

You showed up.
Not perfectly but honestly and that’s what this whole December Reconnection Challenge was about.

So here’s how we’re celebrating:

We’re giving away 3 prize packs to 3 humans who:
Commented “DONE” on challenges
Are following
And kept coming back even when it was hard

Because reconnection deserves to be celebrated. Even the messy kind. Especially the messy kind.

We’ve chose three winners at random. Please direct message or email us to claim your prize:

Andrea Miller
Alicia Tyminski
Lynn Noga

& receiving:
30 Minutes to Connect with Marti and I
$250 Gift Card
Journal

It doesn’t matter when you started or how many times you slipped, it matters that you kept coming back. That’s the heart of this work.

The holidays are coming in hot and so is your anxiety. In fact, how did they get here so damn fast? If you’re white-knuc...
12/23/2025

The holidays are coming in hot and so is your anxiety. In fact, how did they get here so damn fast?
If you’re white-knuckling through gift lists, wrapping, and the annual “What are we bringing to Nana’s?” text thread… this one’s for you. If you're the host this year (like me) - what in the ever-loving-Jesus (happy birthday by the way) were we thinking!?

I made us a little something:
A holiday survival guide.
Spoiler alert: It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing less and more intentionally. (Also? More naps. And treats.)

You don’t have to attend every event.
You don’t have to make it magical for everyone.
You DO have permission to feel all your feelings, even the messy, tired, “can’t-we-just-cancel-Christmas?”, grief-filled, anger at nostalgia ones.

Let this be the year you let go of the pressure and choose connection instead of perfection.

Swipe through and take what you need. Also, for fun,
tag someone who needs this reminder and tell us below:
What’s one thing you’re (at least trying to) let go of this holiday season?

END OF WEEK THREE! YOU DID IT!You made it through all 21 days. Not perfectly but honestly.That’s the work. That’s the po...
12/21/2025

END OF WEEK THREE! YOU DID IT!

You made it through all 21 days. Not perfectly but honestly.
That’s the work. That’s the point.

Reconnection doesn’t happen all at once. It happens moment by moment decision by decision breath by breath.

I’m so damn proud of you.
Let’s carry this into the new year.

If you completed all 21 days, comment “ALL DONE” below so I can cheer you on.

DAY 20 — Do one thing today that brings your body comfort.Today is about comfort. Not productivity not performance, comf...
12/20/2025

DAY 20 — Do one thing today that brings your body comfort.

Today is about comfort. Not productivity not performance, comfort.

Wrap up in a blanket. Take a long shower. Put on soft socks. Pour a warm drink. Stretch slow.

Let your body know it is allowed to feel good again.

Tiny reminder: comfort is not weakness, it’s regulation.

Comment “DONE” when your body gets even one moment of relief today.

DAY 19 — Write down one thing this year has taught you. Friends. We are so near the end of this little challenge and you...
12/19/2025

DAY 19 — Write down one thing this year has taught you. Friends. We are so near the end of this little challenge and you are crushing it. We're now going to slowly shift our perspective forward today...

Even the hard years teach. Especially the hard years.
Today — pause and ask: What did this year need me to learn?
Write just one thing. That’s enough. Clarity doesn’t need paragraphs — just honesty. This first Christmas without my Dad means I'm not a huge fan of what this year took away from me. But oh my, she gave me so much more....

Comment “DONE” when you’ve written the lesson.

12/19/2025

You keep showing up, sharing your lives with me. The fun and positive parts, and also the honest and real. I can’t get over how special this space is.

This week in our 21 Day Reconnection Challenge, we asked you to move your body. To dance.

We received this magical video. They first danced to this song without filming, no one watching, simply being present with each other. Then they captured their joy, dancing with the Hereford picture.

DAY 18 - The goal: let's try to GO THE ENTIRE DAY WITHOUT COMPLAINING (we can do it!) Warning: this one might be harder ...
12/18/2025

DAY 18 - The goal: let's try to GO THE ENTIRE DAY WITHOUT COMPLAINING (we can do it!)

Warning: this one might be harder than you think.

Today, no complaining. If you catch yourself wanting to vent pause and ask: what am I really needing right now?

This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about not letting negativity run the show.
Let your own silence teach you something today. All I really need you to do is just notice today. Beat back some of the negativity with a little dose of (fu***ng) joy, and you get a big old checkmark for today!

Comment “DONE” if you made it to the end of the day (mostly) without complaining!

ps: You're amazing!

DAY 17 - Let's dance!!! Put on your favourite song and dance like no one is watching. Video that s**t if you're up for i...
12/17/2025

DAY 17 - Let's dance!!! Put on your favourite song and dance like no one is watching. Video that s**t if you're up for it. We got moves.

This one is science.
Movement changes mood.
Music shifts chemistry.
So today, turn up that song you love and dance like nobody is keeping score.
Let your body remember joy even if your mind forgot how.

Comment “DONE” and what song you danced to!! I can't wait to hear what you guys are rocking out to.

DAY 16 — Good Morning amazing ones!! Today, it's time to give it away. If you're up for it, let's donate a few things yo...
12/16/2025

DAY 16 — Good Morning amazing ones!! Today, it's time to give it away. If you're up for it, let's donate a few things you never use.

Fresh energy needs space.
So today — clear some room. Donate five(ish) things you don’t use. The shirt you’ve been “saving” for four years? She’s ready to move on.
Let it go not because it’s clutter but because you deserve space to breathe. Food bank donations count, and do compliments.

Comment “DONE” when the s**t is out the door (or off your heart).

DAY 15 — Journal prompt: “What do I actually need today?”Today we’re not asking what’s expected of you. We’re asking wha...
12/15/2025

DAY 15 — Journal prompt: “What do I actually need today?”

Today we’re not asking what’s expected of you. We’re asking what you actually need.

Not what’s reasonable not what’s convenient — what your soul is starving for.
Write it down. Let it surprise you.

Comment “DONE” when you’ve told yourself the truth. You can write it, sing it, or say it in your head. It's more important that you do it, not how. xo

END OF WEEK TWO CHECK-IN / DAY 14You’re halfway through this challenge. Holy s**t. That means something.Keep going! The ...
12/14/2025

END OF WEEK TWO CHECK-IN / DAY 14

You’re halfway through this challenge. Holy s**t. That means something.

Keep going! The world needs the version of you that feels connected again. We were never meant to do this alone. And I'm so glad you're here. xo

Heyo DAY 14 - Today we are doing something cool... we are Saying “thank you” and meaning it. Let me explain...

Today let's thank someone properly. Look them in the eye. Say it slowly. Make it land. Maybe say it twice.

Gratitude should never be rushed. It’s too damn important.
When we say thank you with our full chest we give people their flowers while they can still smell them. Do you know what I mean?

Comment “DONE” when you’ve said it like you meant it.

DAY 13 - Light a candle intentionally for someone.Today we light a candle with purpose. Deep breath. Drop your shoulders...
12/13/2025

DAY 13 - Light a candle intentionally for someone.

Today we light a candle with purpose. Deep breath. Drop your shoulders. Hand over your heart if you want to get extra fancy.

Think of someone you miss. Someone you lost. Someone who changed you.
Let the candle be the conversation you never got to finish. This is how memory becomes medicine.

Comment “DONE” when the flame is lit.

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