Unrefined Joy

S1E20. Trigger warning: suicidal ideation / self harm / other mental health issues talked about in this episode.  Annie chats with her dear friend and social worker, Brittany Cunningham. Brittany has been working with kids and teens for going on 10 years and now has her own private practice. Annie and Brittany discuss imposter syndrome, self doubt, comparison, anxiety, and also how we can feel so...

S1E19. This is a shortie but a goodie. Annie gives some real talk around the hard that we all go through in our own way and how asking for help is the most courageous thing you could do. Annie chats about how not to stay stuck, the emotional impact of decluttering (yes - this again), and how we can learn from our hard moments, release them, and move forward. For more on decluttering , be sure to c...

S1E18. This is a really special episode and what perfect timing - right before Mother's Day! Annie brings her own mother, Diane, on this weeks episode to chat about all the things. Motherhood experiences, preserving long lasting friendships, her life outside of motherhood, and even her secrets to her 50 year long marriage!    Storyworth - click HERE to get $10 off ! ________________________ Follow...

S1E17. Annie chats with pro declutterer, Lisa Munkvold, in this week's episode about ALL things decluttering. If you have ever felt guilty trying to get rid of something or you are feeling like decluttering is absolutely not something you can add to your plate right now - even if you know that it would help significantly - this episode is for you. Annie and Lisa discuss how organizing is different...

S1E16. Annie chats with transformational breathwork coach and friend, Sam, and dive right into the good stuff. Annie and Sam discuss how important and powerful choosing to be aware of your breath can be and how we can so easily underestimate the power of our mind and body. They also chat about how we, especially moms, can't be running on an empty cup AND that we don't actually need a ton of time (...

SE15. With her daughter's 1st birthday this week, Annie is sharing ALL the details of the birth story. In true Annie fashion, she dives right into the fear she felt before having her son and how different her second birth was in comparison. Annie talks about the transition from OB to midwife and doula and how that change was crucial to her having the birth experience she truly wanted. She also cha...

S1E14. Annie shares an example of trying to go to a mother's event solo and the realizations she made throughout the process. Annie chats about how she's learning to surrender to the season of life she's in and what that means for different aspects of her life - especially what taking time for herself looks like. Annie dives deep into how quieting the noise and asking yourself what you want / need...

S1E13. Annie chats with boy mom, wife, and content creator, Chelsea Scott. If you're a mom, expecting mom or you're planning to be a mom in the future , this episode is going to be a MUST listen. Annie and Chelsea dive deep into all things motherhood from identity shifts, the balance of working and being a parent, relationships after kids and so much more. Plus Chelsea goes into what the shift fro...

S1E12. This epsiode is for the person who struggles to keep things organized or feels like they are suffocated in their home or they can never keep up or the physical clutter overwhelms and exhausts you. Or maybe you are looking for major sense of clarity or a deeper relationship / connection with your children , Annie truly believes decluttering could be the answer. She chats ALL about declutteri...

S1E11. Annie chats with the incredible brains behind the company, Handful, Jennifer Ferguson. Annie could gush about Jennifer and her company for days (which she does quite often) because of how Jennifer truly embodies what her company stands for. Annie and Jennifer talk about how this company came to be and the secrets behind its success and growth. Plus they dive into all things entrepreneurship...

S1E10. Annie gets really real and raw during this episode with you about what has been going on in her world lately. She's been in a funk and even though she's not quite through it yet, she wants to share how she is learning to enjoy sitting in this discomfort and getting excited about the incredible growth she knows is coming. Annie talks about how she's been dealing with this block and what she'...

S1E9. Annie chats with Rachel, a friend that actually feels more like a sister to her. Rachel is a manifestation coach who is all about spiritual and self development for the modern day chick who doesn't feel like she fits into a box. Rachel talks all about how her fast growth within her business felt internally, overcoming it never feeling like enough, the benchmarker continue to move and how all...

S1E8. Annie chats with her dear friend, Jamie, about her photography business came to be, how her move from coast to coast and then falling flat on her face doing so was one of the best things to happen to her. Jamie shares how failing then rebuilding changed her and why she wouldn't want it any other way. Annie also dives deep into fear of failure and why we need to walk TOWARD failing instead of...

S1E7. Annie shares how taking a month off social media changed the game for her - she felt less hurried, less bothered, and MORE present. She recognizes that social media CAN be an amazing place for information and connection and she has also learned how it can overtake your mind and end up taking a toll on your overall wellbeing. Annie also gets real and vulnerable with you around the ways she's...

S1E6. Annie chats with Joe about how he handled receiving the most earth shaking news after his five year old son was complaining of stomach aches. Joe shares his ability to show up even when your world stops and the wild strength that him and his family found within themselves. Joe will make you laugh and probably cry (with Annie) thru his recounting of the lasy year since the initial diagnosis....

S1E5. Annie chats about her experience training for a half marathon with two babes to care for and how to get creative with your life / situation. She shares her journey to running a half marathon .. which she didn't even like .. but how she came to realize it's ALL about the JOURNEY - not the finish line. Even if you're not a runner, this episode has a powerful message you'll want to hear!  _____...

S1E4. Annie chats with her dear friend Rebecca Pilgrim (aka Penny) about all the things. Her move from the UK to the US. What it feels like to finally live inside of a vision / dream you've worked towards for YEARS. Things she would have done differently. Penny shares so many sweet nuggets of life and experience throughtout this episode.  You can find Penny on Instagram , @parputtpenny 🫶🏼 ______...

S1E3. Annie shares her wild first time experience at a breathwork workshop. She talks all about learning to surrender, choosing to leave as a different person, and the control we forget we DO have in our lives. It might be too woo woo for some, but Annie wants to chat about her interpretation of the experience and educational side of breathwork so that you can decide if it might be something for y...

S1E1. In this short and sweet first episode, Annie shares her hope for you while you follow along on her podcast journey! She talks about not waiting until you're "ready" but instead taking messy action. Annie also dives into how we have to EXPECT life to get in the way of forward progress and then create a toolbox to help us continue to pick ourselves back up! ________________________ Follow Anni...

S1E2. Annie shares how meditation has radically shifted her life, how she got started and how hard it has been for her (she won't sugarcoat it for ya)! She wants to help bridge the gap between "woo woo" and the "work" because she believes in both so deeply. Annie wants to emphasize that she is not claiming to be a doctor / expert but she wants to share how she has witnessed / experienced meditatio...

Hello friends! I'm Annie and I am SO happy you're here! I've spent the better have of the last decade obsessively consuming growth content - all kinds of topics - so I can help filter through for not only myself but my friends and clients I coach as well. Basically gathering the best tools to not just cliche be the best versions of themselves but to actually  take action and live out what FEELS go...