Oh My Goodness! with Aj Smit

In this episode, I talk about creating personal protocols for the season you are in—whether you’re navigating burnout, a busy stretch or trying to feel more grounded. I share how “shoulds” can reveal shame and pull us away from the reality of what we need. I walk through my non-negotiables, including movement, food, water, meetings, medication and sleep, plus the helpful extras that make life easi...

In this episode, I’m talking to the version of you who feels “what the fuck, I’m feeling everything and I don’t even know what I feel.” I walk you through a basic nervous system reset (halt-o check, food, water, rest, movement, connection), then invite you to name the many emotions you’re actually holding.  Together we sort: What’s mine, what’s theirs, what’s imaginary? Is this based in reality or...

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to  play full out, and why the  stretch  is actually the point. I share honest, behind-the-scenes stories about imposter feelings, over-responsibility, money, marketing the Joy Cruise, and what it takes to root into reality instead of “shoulds.” We’ll explore how to lower the bar to meet your actual capacity, ask for support, and build the...

In this episode, I sit down with my mastermind sister Miriam to talk about what it really means to “move things with your soul.” We explore creativity as something every human has, not just “artists,” and how subconscious reprogramming, nervous system regulation, and play help you actually live the life you keep visioning. We name the grief of watching others not go for their dreams, the courage o...

In this episode of Oh My Goodness, I sit down with transformational coach and intuitive guide Tonja Mills to explore what “energy work” actually is in real life—not just in woo-woo theory. We talk about tuning into your big yes and clearing out everyone else’s expectations, using tools like hypnosis, channeling, dreams, nature, and journaling to access deeper guidance. We also get real about the m...

In this episode of Oh My Goodness, I walk you through another round of my personal glossary. I explore flow as the river of Spirit moving through our lives and bodies, then introduce HALTOS as a gentle check-in for when we’re off-center. We unpack the inner critic versus intuition, and I share how growth is exponential, built from tiny shifts and everyday choices. I celebrate maraca moments for sm...

In this episode, I’m giving you Spark Notes from the Absurdist Delight journey—a two‑month exploration I ran this summer of real, grounded joy, not just “twirl and be happy” vibes. I walk you through mapping the context of your life, creating a Joy Map, and finding accessible joy even in hard seasons, chronic illness, or political absurdity. We talk fuck-it buckets, joy snacks, small sustainable s...

In this episode, I sit down with pleasure and business coach Janellea to talk about how we can choose pleasure on purpose—especially in seasons of transition. She shares her wild, winding path from music educator and quilting author to pleasure-centered business coach, and why pleasure is a discipline, not just a treat. We explore practical “body” and “brain” access points to pleasure, why joy doe...

Okay, this one got vulnerable. I sat down thinking I'd give you a quick 30-minute heads-up and we hit a full hour. I'm pulling back the curtain: five years sober as of earlier this month, the burnout that gutted me, the faith shift that got me emails telling me I'm going to hell, and the very real fear of success nobody warns you about. We're talking about what happens when you fin...

In this episode, I’m giving you a peek behind the curtain of my weird and wonderful vocabulary. Think of it as an Oh My Goodness! glossary for your tender nervous system. I walk you through words like access point, adventure day, Barbara (your inner critic), big soul self, bricking, chandeliering, chuck-it-in-the-bucket, collecting, context, and corn cob holder days—and why they matter for your re...

In this episode of Oh My Goodness , I sit down with the phenomenal Eva Blake, a somatic sex educator and liberator of desire. Together we talk about sex, shame, purity culture, perimenopause, and what it actually means to want more from your life and your body. Eva brings so much grounded wisdom on breath, nervous system safety, and how to untangle your true desires from the stories you were hande...

In this episode, I’m getting real about imposter syndrome—the “who do I think I am?” spiral—and how I keep showing up anyway. I share stories from teaching henna and tarot, what I’ve learned about honoring cultural roots, and why natural henna and intentional adornment matter. You’ll hear how I use Tarot as a tool for intuition, not fortune-telling, and why joy, consent, and integrity are non-nego...

On this podcast episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to live a joyful, absurd, embodied life while still being a human with resistance, doubt, and a messy brain. I share stories from my own burnout, healing, travel, ADHD, spiritual practices, and daily rituals—plus the tools I use with clients to navigate shame, “it’s too late,” perfectionism, and people-pleasing. We explore joy as an...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually happens to my habits when I travel. Spoiler: I do not keep my strict Mississippi routine of 4:30 a.m. gym, 12-step, journaling, and early bedtime—and that’s okay. I walk you through my “Aj minimum requirements” instead: breakfast, meds, a little quiet brain-boot-up time, some kind of soul care, and feeling like myself in my body and my...

In this episode of Oh My Goodness , I’m inviting you into the messy middle of “I’m not in the mood for joy.” I walk you through my very real, very rainy Pride day—how I almost stayed home, what actually got me out the door, and why “doing the least” can still count as big joy. We’ll talk about joy resistance, all-or-nothing thinking, stretchy affirmations, and treating yourself like a tender littl...

In this episode I'm talking about Absurdist Delight, and the Absurdity of just living in this day and age and how coming at it from a conspiratorial lens can shift many a thing. We talk about types of joy, how to discover what brings you joy, the spicy thoughts that can get in the way, and how deciding to show up with the uncomfortable can be where so much magic is at. If you want to join us f...

This episode kicks off  Season 2  of Oh My Goodness, and I’m catching you up on the wild, beautiful swirly whirlwind of the last two months. I share how Knutepunkt and Meant for Magic double‑stamped my work around joy, play, embodiment, and immersive experiences . I also talk about how much the don't take up too much space voice comes up and why my glitter, elf ears, and sobriety are all part...

In this episode, I’m talking to the you who is tired, overwhelmed, and honestly not in the mood for “just choose joy.” We name the absurd reality we’re living in, and then I walk you through how to work with what’s true—like when it’s raining—rather than getting stuck in how it “should” be. You’ll hear stories, nervous system check-ins, and super accessible ways to invite in tiny pockets of joy, e...

I gave this talk at the Knutpunkt conference in Sweden, in a workshop on creating rituals that feel potent in games and events, but it's applicable across the board. I share more deeply about a few different facets of the rituals, and ideas and examples for you to be able to apply them to your life. If you run events, or partake in them, or want to simply lean into magical moments in your ever...

In this episode of the Oh My Goodness podcast, I share the story behind my  “sanctuary days” —two days a week where I step away from social media and most electronics to truly rest and reset. You’ll hear how burnout pushed me to create better boundaries, what it actually looks like to take time offline (imperfectly!), and why it matters for your nervous system, creativity, and relationships. I als...

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to have a sold-out coaching practice and a life that’s “more than full-time.” I share the golden headaches of success: navigating a packed calendar, honoring my body after past burnout and carpal tunnel, and restructuring my schedule with sanctuary days, sleep, movement, and spiritual practices. I'll give you permission to need...

In this episode of the Oh My Goodness podcast, I open up about the “messy middle” of our goals and growth. I share honestly about running a sold-out coaching practice, joining a mastermind, and realizing I’m at capacity—and how that’s reshaping my goals. I invite you to reflect on your own halfway point: noticing nervous system capacity, to celebrate subtle but profound progress, and release shame...

This week's episode is about how it's all adding up and working even if you don't realize it. So often we think it's done, but we've only just begun, whether it's a business, workout plan, or something else. What does it look like to trust the process, and when do you pull data? Tune in for all my thoughts and encouragement when it feels like throwing spaghetti at the wall.

In this vulnerable episode, I share thoughts about how I'm navigating the both/and of the world and why the work of joy, nervous system calibration, alignment with your Higher Power, and more is important within it all. I also dive into why it all just sucks so much right now, and feeling it all is just rough. I also talk about the war, f@csim, and other things and swear, so even if I'm ag...

In this episode we dive into energetic hygiene—what it is, why it matters, and how it quietly shapes your days. I walk you through noticing how different spaces (grocery stores, markets, friend time, home) actually feel in your body and how they drain or fill your energy. We explore making honest lists of what depletes you and what refuels you, and I share practical tools like shielding, boundarie...