The Joyful Rebels

Send us Fan Mail This week, we talk about some of the maybe less-discussed benefits of physical movement- the benefits to our mental and emotional health. If you are looking to add to, or modify your movement routine, here are some non-physical reasons that movement is important and beneficial to you! Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow u...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we dive into the 5 C's of Mental Health. We discuss these five categories, that include different aspects of our wellness (from connection to character), including how they can show up for you in this holiday season.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook:...

Send us Fan Mail In this part 2 we explore different ways that we can combat, or even partner with the diet culture in our lives. From intuitive eating, to body acceptance, to thinking forward about your future old lady body, Donna and Claire discuss ways they have worked to repair and improve their mental health around diet culture issues.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.c...

Send us Fan Mail This week we start off a two-episode segment on diet culture, the idea that there is one certain way we should look, certain foods we should eat, certain levels of activity we should have. We talk about how it can show up in your life, and specifically how it's been coming up for Donna recently.  How does it show up for you? Check out Part 2 for ideas on how to combat diet cu...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we discuss a fresh and fun approach to new habits and goals...what's one thing you can pick up in this season? What's one thing you can put down? By viewing our goals as little bite-size, manageable chunks, we reduce the barriers to get started. It is less overwhelming when we turn our focus from the whole staircase, to only the next step. Su...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we wrap up our mini-series on the BIG topic of Getting To Know Yourself. We talk about goal setting and forming new habits, coming from a place of identity (as opposed to outcomes or processes). There's another fun exercise, and it builds on the good work you've been doing with us during the past 4 episodes to uncover and discover things about YOU. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail In part 3 of our series on Getting To Know Yourself, we talk about struggles. They're a normal part of our human existence, if we want any choice in the matter, we have to shine a light on them. In today's episode we will walk through 2 mini activities that help us to see our own struggles, decide if we can take action or choose acceptance, and replace limiting beliefs w...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's new episode, we dig even deeper into the BIG topic of knowing yourself. Why? We believe that knowing yourself is the necessary precursor to making any meaningful and lasting change in your life. Getting unstuck? Going after new goals? You need to know what you want and who you are first.  In the second part of this series, we'll walk through an easy way fo...

Send us Fan Mail We are back! After a summer break, we're ready and rearing to grab the mics and get back to doing the good work- finding ways to grow, finding balance, and tackling mental, emotional, and physical health issues. To start- we are excited to offer a fun episode, where (*spoiler*) there's some work for you to do! Some exercised in brainstorming and reflection that will ulti...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are finishing up our trifecta of friendship episodes, delving into the more shadow side of our close relationships. Our guess- you'll leave this episode feeling full of hope.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok: The Joyfu...

Send us Fan Mail How can you build and maintain close relationships? That's the question we tackle today on Ask the Joyful Rebels. We've got 4 tips to strengthen your friendships. You won't want to miss it! Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Ask The Joyful Rebels centers around a topic in social wellness- friendship. What role do you have in your friend relationships? How are you showing up, and how do you want to show up? We discuss the different types of roles you may fill in your friendships, and some simple hacks to strengthen the bonds of friendship that you already have. Support the show *NEW WE...

Send us Fan Mail This week's question: How are you being a joyful rebel in this season? Externally (behaviors), internally (thoughts), and in your relationships. Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok: The Joyful Rebels We want to hear from you! If you wo...

Send us Fan Mail This week your fave mother/daughter podcast duo are having some fun, and asking what it takes to make dreams come true. What do we mean? What is it that shifts the scale from thought to action. From setting small, sustainable steps towards your goal, to using regret to your benefit, Claire and Donna have different approaches to this interesting question. Support the show *NEW WEBS...

Send us Fan Mail For today's episode you asked, and we answered. Our focal question is: "How do you navigate the balance between setting challenging goals- in fitness or otherwise- and practicing self-compassion when it comes to your body and your abilities? What do you think- will Claire and Donna have similar responses? Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want...

Send us Fan Mail We have all heard advice that we KNEW to be false, but it's still out there. Sometimes, we hear and adhere to something that we think is true, but is actually a misconception, or its rooted in our own cognitive distortions and limiting beliefs.  This week, we answer the question : "What's one misconception about maintaining a healthy lifestyle that you know to be fa...

Send us Fan Mail *LEARN + DO *Just Do The Thing Donna and Claire are back with the second installment of Ask the Joyful Rebels! This week, we answer the question: "What is one specific piece of advice that you received that has helped you navigate challenges?" Maybe not surprisingly, while unplanned, our answers are similar.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Donna + Claire answer the question: "What is the one practice or habit you've adopted that has had a profound impact on your overall wellbeing?" Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok: The Joyful Rebels We want...

Send us Fan Mail We've heard of positive affirmations before. Straightforward statements aimed at helping us accomplish goals, overcome negative thoughts, and boost confidence.  Today, we discuss why this simple practice is profound, some quick rules to formulate your own meaningful affirmations, and some personal examples that we like.  We hope you feel inspired to come up with your own posi...

Send us Fan Mail Growth mindset refers to the belief that our capacities and talents can improve over time. That intelligence is malleable. It stands in contrast to a fixed mindset, where we believe that things like intelligence are pre-determined and set in stone. Not surprisingly, possessing a growth mindset is positively related to cognitive function as we age. We share two tips for building yo...

Send us Fan Mail Weekend winding down, and it hits you- Monday is coming. You might experience a sense of dread, or anxiety over the prospect of the coming week. In this episode, we offer two tips for coping with the Sunday Scaries: 1) Focus on what you CAN control- an intentional Sunday night routine 2) Rewrite your dread. Use it to your advantage. What is it trying to teach you? (Here's a l...

Send us Fan Mail Diet culture is the societal expectations telling us there's one way to be, one way to look, one way to eat. That thin is healthy and fat is unhealthy (which is not an absolute truth).  Today we discuss two ways to free ourselves from this harmful mindset.  *Tip 1: Be intentional with your words. Don't comment on anyone else's body. *Tip 2: Befriend your body. Shift...

Send us Fan Mail Having a bad day? Just want a better one? In this week's episode, we provide strategies to boost your mood, reduce anxiety, and reset your mindset. These are simple, practical tips for the morning, afternoon, and night. Claire and Donna chose actual strategies that use in IRL. As always, their tips are suggestions, for you to try on your own, determining what works best for y...

Send us Fan Mail Our use of social media may not align with our values or goals. Today, we shine a light on our social media use, and discuss a 3-part plan of action to describe and evaluate how our use of social media may be affecting our wellbeing. Step 1: Identify your goals. What are you using social media for? Professional? Personal development? To increase happiness or connection? To find in...

Send us Fan Mail You might have FOPO- Fear of Other People's Opinions. It can be exhausting to always be interpreting and analyzing what others think. In today's episode, we reveal a list of signs you may be experiencing FOPO, and 2 tips to handle it effectively.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram...