Give It A Rest

In this episode of Give It A Rest, Joi discusses the concept of judgement and the delicate balance between forming opinions and fostering understanding. From personal struggles in grad school to societal norms like tattoos and sexual orientation, we question the necessity of our judgments. Discover the roots of judgment in insecurity and the absurdity it breeds. With practical steps to quell judgm...

In this episode of Give It A Rest, Joi explores the art of patience and the transformative power of grace. Impatience is a common struggle in our fast-paced world, but it doesn't have to be.  Throughout the episode, we discuss the concept of patience from different angles, emphasizing the importance of extending it to ourselves and others. Whether you're on a journey of self-improvement, d...

Join us as we put worrying to rest. This episode unravels the universal struggle of fretting over the known, unknown, and uncontrollable. From everyday anxieties about work, school, family, and life goals to obsessing about others' opinions, we explore the art of conquering worry. As always, thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a positive review and share with a friend! Law of At...

In this episode of "Give It A Rest," Joi delves into the topic of exhaustion – a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue that affects us all at some point. Join us as we explore the various facets of exhaustion, from its definitions to its impact on our mental and physical well-being. As always, thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a positive review and share with a fri...

This week Joi talks insecurity. What is it and how it negatively impacts our lives and those we interact with. Joi finishes the episode with some easy but impactful tips to help put insecurity to rest. As always, thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a positive review and share with a friend! Leave a review on apple podcasts  ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-it-a-rest/id16...

In this episode of "Give it A Rest," we delve into the fascinating topic of beauty standards. Join us as we explore the societal and cultural ideals that shape our perceptions of physical appearance and attractiveness. From symmetry and proportion to body shape and size, we uncover the criteria commonly regarded as desirable within various communities. Joi shares her personal journey to...

If you hate rushing and time constraints, you're in a for a treat. Listen for Joi's opinions on time, rushing, and how to slow down time so it feels like more of a benefit than an enemy. After all, time is fake anyway. Thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a positive review and share with a friend! Leave a review on apple podcasts  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-i...

This episode is all about jealousy. What causes it, how to deal with it, and what to do if all of your efforts are feeling fruitless. Joi covers it all here and of course ends with a few great affirmations and action steps to help you Give It A Rest. Please leave a review on apple podcasts and rate on Spotify if you enjoy listening. Thanks for all of your support and positive feedback. Leave a rev...

This week Joi covers the topic of projecting. Have you ever been accused of something that had nothing to do with you but everything to do with what the other party is going through at the time? If so this episode can help you navigate this and other scenarios in which projecting is dominating the interaction. Leave a review on apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-it-a-rest/id...

Joi is back and this week, she's covering the art of minimizing. We've all done it whether it was not standing up for ourselves, or intentionally making ourselves smaller in stature or energy. In this episode Joi talks about common and not so common ways we shrink ourselves and how we can begin to overcome this commonality. Listen to the end for some helpful affirmations! Shonda Rhimes | Y...

In this episode, Joi delves into the idea of "settling" and how it affects different areas of our lives. From relationships to career choices, to even the food we eat, we explore the consequences of accepting less than we deserve or desire. Joi discusses settling in relationships, where people may choose partners who don't fully meet their needs or values out of fear of being alone or societal pre...

In this episode Joi talks about pessimism. Carrying around negative energy is exhausting and this episode covers different ways to offset these bad vibes and come into something better. Hope is great tool to use against pessimism and this episode contains a few gems to help you get there. If you enjoyed, please share with a friend and leave a 5 star review. Thanks for listening <3 instagram @dr...

This week we're covering a phenomenon called overstaying. If you've ever found yourself staying in a situation/relationship/job much longer than appropriate, you'll want to take a few notes here. In this episode Joi talks about common situations in which we overstay and different techniques you can you to maneuver your way up and out of these different scenarios.  If you enjoy Give It A Rest,...

In this episode you will meet your host, Dr. Joi Walls and learn a little about the vision and direction of the show. The very first practice we are putting to rest is Ingratitude. What is it, why does it suck and how are we going to lay her to rest?   Joi's socials instagram youtube