Joy on Purpose with Cait + Emma

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it brings pretty much everyone else to life. It ignites the teeny, tiny little brave flame that builds confidence. In today's episode, we dive into what it takes to build real confidence even when you're a cutie little beginner at whatever it is you are starting. You don't have to be an expert to share your story or spread your light. We are here to help you...

In today's episode, we are talking with our friend, Hope Vance, who is a professional organizer. She doesn't believe in the unrealistic picture-perfect Pinterest-worthy type of organization that makes you feel inadequate though. We dive into what it means to embrace FUNCTIONAL organization, so you can find flow while also really living in your home with your family.    We are here to help you kick...

In today's episode, we are talking about how hard it is to surrender control and submit to God's plan for our lives when there's a burning desire on your heart. It's so easy to slip into an anxious mentality when things don't go according to plan, but when we are able to remind ourselves that things work out for good, it's easier to put pride and shame aside and find the joy along the way. We are...

In today's episode, we have Liz Hafiz on to discuss her story and journey of cultivating a life of Joy on Purpose as a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and believer. We dive into what joy in action looks like as an overwhelmed mom and how to get out of the rut of burnout.  We are here to help you kick overwhelm, guilt, and burnout to the curb by prioritizing yourself again, choosing joy despite your circu...

After a summer away, we are back to talk about some revelations we had. In the digital age, especially, being present with the people around you can be extra challenging. In this episode, Cait talks about how she focused on that, even while running an online business, in order to make memories with her kids over the summer. We are here to help you kick overwhelm, guilt, and burnout to the curb by...

Freedom does not come from doing whatever you want when you want. Freedom loves order and to be able to experience true freedom, you have to know where it starts.   We are here to help you kick overwhelm, guilt, and burnout to the curb by prioritizing yourself again, choosing joy despite your circumstances, and - as a result, taking your power back. You were born to make an impact on the world. It...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of living with anxiety and explore strategies for navigating the challenges it presents. Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether you experience occasional anxiety or have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, this episode aims to provide insights, support, and practical advice for living a fulfilling life while...

Sleep. What a lovely idea. If you're anything like cait and emma in this season of motherhood and life, it's a dream to get a solid 8 hours. (And we both hardcore need at least that in order to pour into our families.) On today's episode, we talk with sleep expert, Rachel Tarkington, about her journey to becoming a sleep consultant who helps moms (and dads, too) gain some sanity by establishing he...

In this episode, Cait and Emma share their thoughts about pitfalls of diet culture and the body positivity movement. They share a little bit about their own experiences in the weight loss, wellness, and health space and some of the takeaways and things they've learned along the way.  We are here to help you kick overwhelm, guilt, and burnout to the curb by prioritizing yourself again, choosing joy...

So often we get caught in "the plan" we make for ourselves. We have this idea in our heads that things should be one way, and when they go another way we don't know what to do.    This happens in business, in motherhood, in life. The problem is that we get stuck thinking that our plan is THE WAY. It's not. God's plan is. And when we surrender to the plan and start noticing needs around us, we are...

Life is full of beautiful nuances, and we have been on a journey of embracing those. In this episode, Cait talks about her health journey and a big realization she has come to recently. She has discovered a trick (a mindset reframe or a gut-check, if you will) that has helped her to reach her health goals, and will help you to reach the goals you have too! Connect with Cait + Emma: IG: @cait.and.e...

  Massages, getting your nails done, spending time with mom friends... Those are all examples of self-care.   But what happens when you're a busy mom? An over-stimulated mom? A mom overwhelmed from juggling all of the things? In this episode, we talk with our guest, Tiffany, about how self-care can look to that overwhelmed mom and how in her journey she had to make self-care decisions that looked...

From an early age, we are taught to model our behaviors after others. We learn by watching others who go before us. Somewhere along the way, we pick up the judgement that often comes with it.    It results in comparison, and we find ourselves looking to other people before we look inward or upward. The problem that comes along is that it often evokes fear or feelings of unworthiness.    You are en...

**This is Part 2 -- make sure to listen to Episode 10 before listening to this one** We wake up and immediately look at our phones. We go 100 mph everyday until we finally lay down at night and flip the t.v. on to "relax".   No wonder we are all feeling overwhelmed and disregulated.   As a society, we've come out of tune with our own bodies. We are consumed by the stress all around us.   The good...

We wake up and immediately look at our phones. We go 100 mph everyday until we finally lay down at night and flip the t.v. on to "relax". No wonder we are all feeling overwhelmed and disregulated.  As a society, we've come out of tune with our own bodies. We are consumed by the stress all around us. The good news is that you don't have to live in fight-or-flight mode all the time. In this episode,...

Self-care is an important part of taking care of yourself, and over the last several years it's become mainstream to practice self-care. But self-care is not enough. The struggle that many people today are facing are deeper than massages and nail appointments, bubble baths and facials. Our souls are yearning to be cared for, and mainstream self-care is not the answer to that.   In today's episode,...

WARNING: This episode may contain spoilers of the Netflix show Love is Blind (Season 4)   We love to endulge in a good reality t.v. show, and Love is Blind is no exception! In this episode, we dive into the season 4 couples the week AFTER the finale and reunion aired. We will share our opinions about ALL THE DRAMA!    Head on over to our Instagram (@cait.and.emma) and let us know your thoughts fro...

** WARNING : This episode contains spoilers of the Netflix show Love is Blind** We love to endulge in a good reality t.v. show, and Love is Blind is no exception! In this episode, we dive into the season 4 couples the week before the finale airs. We will share our opinions and predictions about which couples we think will make it and which ones we think won't make it. Tune in next week also for Pa...

If you really want to see shifts in your life, you have to have a deep connection to the "why" behind your goals. It doesn't stop there, though.  In this episode, we will talk through a framework to help you go a bit deeper into understanding and establishing an emotional connection to your why.  No matter what you've had going on or what has brought you into our circle of friends, life no longer...

Comparison is the theif of joy. So is trying to fit into a box that you don't feel drawn to. You, friend, were born to create your own box. You were born on purpose for a purpose, and you can't show up as the light you are to this world unless you are able to start seeing yourself and the world the way the Creator does. The first step to a new perspective, a perspective of joy, is noticing all the...

That voice inside your head can be your biggest source of encouragement and motivation. It can also be your loudest source of criticism and judgment. What words do you speak to yourself? Do they bring life? Are they kind? In this episode, we will dive into the topic of self talk. We will talk about the science behind it and why focusing on improving your self talk can also change your life for the...

To live a life of joy on purpose is not to say that negative emotions and hard times don't show up. It is a lens through which one views life despite circumstances. It is an intentional choice to start thinking about things differently and focusing on the thoughts you have.  In today's episode, we share three tips on how to start stepping into living a life of joy on purpose despite the season of...

To take your power back is not to step into a controlling energy or throw surrender out the window. It's quite the opposite actually, and it's a building block of stepping into a living a life of joy on purpose. In this episode, we share our stories of once feeling like a powerful woman and how sometimes now we look around and realizing that power (read: confidence) has somehow slipped away. As wo...

"Joy" gets a bad rap. It's a buzzword that both waters down the concept and weaponizes the idea that joy is the same thing as "Positive vibes only." But it's not. That's toxic positivity.  This episode explores that ideas of toxic positivity, joy, the internal conflict people pleasers feel in pretending everything is okay, and the space it requires to live a life built on a foundation of joy. It's...