Oh My Goodness! with Aj Smit

Hey friend, in this episode, we get really honest about what to do when your day goes totally sideways. You’ll learn how to reframe a moment without spiritually bypassing, how to tell the difference between a yes that lights you up and a yes that drains you, and simple ways to come back into your body when your nervous system hits its breaker.  We’ll talk energetic hygiene (aka clearing the sludge...

Hey friend, in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s like to be a grown‑ass woman finding out she has ADHD after years of thinking she was just “quirky” and forgetful. I’ll share the doom boxes, the self-medicating with alcohol, the fight to get properly tested, and what finally getting meds felt like—going from a Mall of America brain to actual quiet. You’ll hear the real-life t...

I travel pretty often and made a post recently about my favorite travel tips, and thought it would make a fun episode to share what works for me when I'm having long travel days! Let me know your favorite tips in the comments, or if you have any questions! Want to dive in more? Join Embodied in Joy my Free Facebook group! You can find me and send a message on FB/IG at The Joy Weaver Want 1:1 s...

I get asked about how I walk myself through different transitions when we move so much or as my work changes, when I lose a friendship, and how I stay with myself through all of it. So I recorded this episode with those things in mind, where I share pretty vulnerably about mistakes I've made in transition seasons, how I think about it like what I'm taking forward into this next season, the...

Hi friends! I'm finding myself saying so many similar things to multiple buisness owner clients and friends, that I wanted to make an episode about it. Whether you own a buisness or not, I think you'll find this helpful. From how I think about the algorithim, visibility, first steps in buisness, staying regulated, activism and showing up in this world in your buisness, friendships, and per...

Hey cupcake, this episode is a cozy, come-as-you-are space—just for you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, tired, or overwhelmed? That’s okay, it makes sense. You aren't crazy, it's a big world right now, so this episode is to help you reset in 15 minutes and get reoriented with some love. We’ll take some together, shake off that heavy energy, and do some TLC. I’ll walk you through HALT-O, check...

On this episode I brought in my favorite human of all time, my husband! Jeremy (Or Jer as I call him) and I have been married for over 16 years, have done over 6 moves, most international, lived in many different places, and have lived quite a life so far from college to military life. I ask him some questions, and also we brought listener questions to the table! He also turned the table and asked...

In this episode we talk about style, because I have a very specific style and I get asked a lot about how to cultivate your style how did I learn, what are the tips I have and I think styles are very powerful tool we can use to cultivate the way we're showing up in the world and to feel good in our bodies.

Words make a huge impact on how we interact with ourselves and the world. Listen in for tips on affirmations, speaking joy when the world is hard, how our core beliefs shape our thoughts and more. I mention Florence Given, Jon Acuff and his book Soundtracks, Brene Brown, Julia Cameron and Brian Zhand.

Have you heard me talking about tuning in but still feel stuck on how to do it? I am starting a small mini series that will come out once a month, that's foundations and really breaks down some of the things I talk about to walk you through it step by step! Let me know if this feels helpful and what else you would like a 101 podcast episode around!

 In this episode we talk about play, and why we don't use it often and how it can actually revolutionize the way you show up in your life and help you grow in a way that creates less dread and more joy. I talk about LARP, and how play also changes our energy of the people we are around and how we go after goals!

My friend Zo and I talk about the magic of LARP (which you've heard me talk about previously) and dive into what it is, how we got into it, and what happens when you tell a story with other people and allow yourself to be vulnerable. I'm sure you'll adore Zo as much as I do! Enjoy this fun chat and tell me below if you've LARPed before or are interested in it! Alonzo "Zo"...

Here are my go to tools and things I think about when I'm struggling learning something new, trying a new skill, building a habit or just exploring what's possible! Let me know your tips below!

In this episode, I dive into the dream-come-true moment of finally working at a Renaissance Fair after years of wishing, wandering, and practicing. I’ll share my personal adventures from that magical weekend, what it really took to get here, and how mermaiding, henna art, and a whole lot of trial and error shaped the journey. Expect honest insights, funny mishaps, and encouragement for your own lo...

Hey friends, it’s Aj! In this episode, I’m sharing how to find your spiritual flow and real connection in the little moments—no mountaintop experiences needed. We’ll talk about how simple things, like a breeze on your face or a game night with loved ones, can help you feel rooted and alive, even when life feels wild. Plus, I’ll give you my favorite tips for moving past shame and rushing so you can...

I often get asked what people should know about writing a book, or what my book journey to Red Thread was like, and I had quite an adventure and learned some things I'd do differently and I thought I'd share them here with you! I include why I wrote the book, struggles along the way, publisher things to be aware of, editing things I loved, and how burnout can get you if you aren't care...

In this podcast episode, I talked about the Joy Challenge and the takeaways from what we dove into. There are 8 calls total, and here you get a broad overview. Want to dive in more? Join our Free Group on Facebook, Embodied in Joy.

 Values meditation from my audiobook that is being recorded and will be released soon, Red Thread, Weaving an Embodied Life of Joy. Get comfy, relax, do not drive while listening to this meditation .

Hi friends! This week we are talking about Soul Resonance and how you can feel it, why it's important and the intersection of listening to your body, worthiness, and the beliefs we have about ourselves. Want to dive in more? Come join our F*ck it, Why Not, We Need It Joy Challenge. www.thejoyweaver.com/septemberchallenge

Hey friends, so, life is wild, and we are going to do a month long September challenge called "F*ck It, Why Not? We Need It" - diving deep into why we deny ourselves joy when the world needs our vitality most. So here's a sneak peek on what to expect and some things to think about before the month gets started. We will be identifying joy barriers, reconnecting with what we actually l...

Florence Ukpabi is a Sacred Success Mentor and liberation-focused transformational educator and learning designer. She helps women—especially mothers, women of colour, and soul-led changemakers—break free from internalised systems of hustle, silence, and self-sacrifice. Her work blends deep personal healing with systemic insight, supporting women to reconnect with their truth, trust their inner kn...

Feel stuck between two choices or not sure what's ahead for you? Listen to this curiosity meditation that is guided to help you discover how to use curiosity as a scout in your life. Sit back, relax, or enjoy a walk as you listen and see what might be possible for you.

An update from life and some thoughts on capacity and ways we think we can do something but sometimes we cannot and why shame is not conducive to growth and living the lives that we'd like. We will also chat about why it's important to actually take stock when we are spiraling or don't have capacity not because you're doing something wrong, but because it tells us about what we can...

Here are a few different tools to shift out of shoulds and the comparison game. When you get stuck, it's no fun but you don't have to stay there! When we can figure out how to get a little wiggle room, and keep your eyes on your own paper and remember your intuition, things can get less intense and you can take steps in a way that feel good for you! Questions or have a topic you want me to cover?...

Today I'm sharing something I'm noticing with clients, myself, and the world about allowing it all and surfing the waves reality gives us, and trusting your nudge and not jumping to conclusions on yourself. I'm loving this exploration on allowing, and it can really open us to new goodness IF we are willing to lean into the uncomfortableness of it all. I'm also doing a new offering...