Choose Joyy Podcast

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Episode 32!! July can feel like a sudden spotlight. You started the year with goals and momentum, and now you look up and realize you have been pouring into everyone and everything but yourself. So I’m hitting pause for a different kind of midyear reset, one that’s l...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 We’re back with Chels Chats and we’re reading through the phrases you told us you cannot stand, then pulling apart what they really communicate when feelings are high and the stakes are real.  If you love raw, unfiltered conversations about communication, relationshi...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 “My truth” is everywhere, but I’ve been wondering what we’ve lost by using it as a mic drop. I’m not interested in dismissing anyone’s feelings, trauma, or lived experience. I am interested in the quiet shift where speaking your truth starts getting confused with spe...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Episode 30: Self-love is healthy. Self-centeredness is not. In this episode of Choose Joyy, we're talking about the rise of "main character energy," when confidence becomes entitlement, and how to truly put yourself first without losing empathy, accoun...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 What if happiness isn't something you earn?  In this episode, we're unpacking the belief that you to struggle, suffer, or hit rock bottom before you're allowed to experience joy. Let's unlearn the myth of earned happiness and go explore what it lo...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 EPISODE 28: In a world that profits off our panic, choosing joy isn't naive- it's rebellion. When everything feels overwhelming, protecting our peace becomes revolutionary. Let's talk about why choosing joy might be the most radical thing you can do ri...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Ever feel clenched from the neck down and wired from the neck up? We’re wrapping our Your Brain on Joy mini‑series with a deep dive into endorphins—the body’s natural painkillers—and why real relief often looks sweaty, tear‑stained, and gloriously un‑aesthetic. We un...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 EPISODE 26--Your Brain on Joy but this is one where we pop some Oxytocin. What if the deepest joy isn’t loud at all, but quiet, warm, and rooted in feeling safe with yourself and others? We go all-in on oxytocin—the bonding hormone behind trust, belonging, and the ca...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Welcome to Your Brain on Joy- a mini-series breaking down the four neurotransmitters as if they were prescriptions for feeling better.  Ever feel like life only rewards you when you push harder? We flip that script by exploring serotonin—the chemistry of steadiness,...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Welcome to Your Brain on Joy- a mini-series breaking down the four neurotransmitters as if they were prescriptions for feeling better.  This episode we start with Dopamine. What if the reason you feel “meh” isn’t laziness, but chemistry nudging you toward the wrong r...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 The world feels heavy right now, and its easy to believe we have to carry it all. But compassion doesn't mean burnout. In this episode of Choose Joyy , we explore how to care deeply while protecting our peace-- with gentle reminders, practical tools, and space t...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Summer may be ending, but there's still plenty of time to soak up the sun and savor the season before the fall rush begins. This episode explores practical wellness tips to help you stay present and grounded during this seasonal transition while preparing your m...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Have you ever felt that unexplainable ache when a friendship slowly fades away? Or been shocked by a friend's betrayal that left you questioning everything? You're not alone. In this candid and sometimes spicy chat, I'm diving into your raw, unfiltered...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Remember when becoming best friends was as simple as sharing a class or a lunch table? As adults, the friendship landscape shifts dramatically, and nobody quite prepares us for what that feels like.  Science confirms what many of us experience – our ability to form a...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Ever wondered why certain Disney characters resonate so deeply with you? In this heartwarming conversation, I'm joined by my Mama, Octavia  (@DoinDisneymyWay), to unpack the surprising emotional intelligence lessons hidden within our favorite animated classics....

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Welcome back Joyyful Babes! Step into the chatroom as we read and discuss YOUR messages from the text line! This episode introduces "Joy Check"—a weekly reflection question to carry with you. This week we're asking: How have your friendships changed as...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 "Your value doesn't decrease just because somebody else can't see it." These powerful words form the foundation of our raw and honest conversation about recognizing and demanding your worth in every aspect of life. We've all heard the phrase...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Ever been told to "just be positive" when you're struggling? Or maybe you've caught yourself dismissing your own feelings with "it could be worse"? That's toxic positivity—and it's actually doing more harm than good. In this ey...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Have you ever felt stuck at the beginning of something, wondering how things could possibly get better when they've started so rough? You're not alone. That feeling of "I'm at my lowest point and the year just started" resonates with so many...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 What if you could transform the rest of your year with just a few mindful changes? Join us as we explore the power of choosing joy now, rather than waiting for the new year to make positive changes. We'll dive into strategies for enhancing mental, physical, and...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 What if you could transform your mood during the darkest months of the year by filling your inner "cup" with joy? This episode of the Choose Joy podcast promises to equip you with powerful strategies to navigate the challenges of seasonal depression and the...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 What if facing your biggest fears head-on could lead to the most profound growth in your life? Avoiding problems only offers temporary relief. Instead, we emphasize the necessity of confronting issues directly to foster resilience, adaptability, and personal growth....

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Our first "Chels Chat" uncovers the complex world of social media, balancing its instant connectivity with the emotional toll it can take. We share real listener stories—one person's love-hate relationship with these platforms and another's journe...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 Ever felt like your joy is slipping away every time you scroll through Instagram or Twitter? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the impact of comparison, especially via social media, on our mental well-being. We explore the emotional chaos that arises...

Send us a Text! We want to hear your questions, thoughts, and dilemmas to discuss during our “Chels Chats”- join the conversation 🤍 When Christoff, sat down with me, a raw and powerful narrative unfolded as we traversed his transition from high school football "husky" to disciplined bodybuilder. Our conversation wasn't just about lifting weights; it was an intimate look into the co...