S7E5: The Dos and Don'ts of Connecting over Stories in the Workplace with Bobbie Breckenridge

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The Root & Seed Podcast

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Culture and family heritage isn’t all sunshine and roses but it can fill you up, give you pleasure, and take you back while inspiring you forward. Hosted by Anika Chabra, join us for rich stories of the past, woven with hopes for the future. We’re on a journey to rediscover our cultures and ensure they live on for future generations. We hope to inspire you to do the same. If you'd like to share a story, you can reach us at @rootandseedco on social. Visit us at www.rootandseed.com where we continue to share our journey of discovery, reflection, and celebration in our blog.

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S7E5: The Dos and Don'ts of Connecting over Stories in the Workplace with Bobbie Breckenridge

The Root & Seed Podcast

26 minutes 18 seconds

1 year ago

S7E5: The Dos and Don'ts of Connecting over Stories in the Workplace with Bobbie Breckenridge

What happens if you don’t have all the answers from your family heritage and/or if your past was filled with trauma and turbulent role models in your upbringing? Bobbie Breckenridge, an innovative social worker and mind-body coach is living proof that healing can take place and that inviting in courage and compassion, often starting with yourself, can lead to healthy connection with others. Bobbie and Anika discuss how recalling and harvesting stories at different stages of your life can empower people to better understand themselves. Not only does Bobbie provide practical tips on how to connect with others in the workplace, Anika and Bobbie model a question and answer over family history that could have been triggering for Bobbie, if she hadn’t done the work in the first place and if Anika didn’t hold space for the range of emotions that can come with storytelling. You’ll leave both inspired and better equipped to bring story sharing to your workplace.

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Bio:

Bobbie is an innovative social worker and mind-body coach with over a decade of experience in community development and holistic wellness. Her unwavering commitment to co-creating a better world is exemplified through her leadership in organizing initiatives that foster genuine connections and promote well-being for all.

As a key contributor to GenWell, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, Bobbie manages their social health programs, using her versatile skills to educate, empower, and catalyze Canadians around the importance of human connection to improve their physical & mental health and overall quality of life.

Driven by lifelong learning, Bobbie continually advances her expertise through professional development. Her personal healing journey has empowered her to guide others in overcoming their challenges, helping them reclaim their power, pleasure, and purpose. She is devoted to weaving a new legacy of wellness within her community, touching countless lives along the way.

Bobbie has been lighting up stages since she was a kid, winning her first speaking competition at just 13. Now, with over five years of experience inspiring communities through speaking about health and wellness, she brings a dynamic and engaging presence to every stage, passionately advocating for a more connected Canada.