Oh My Goodness! with Aj Smit

In this episode, I’m getting real about imposter syndrome—the “who do I think I am?” spiral—and how I keep showing up anyway. I share stories from teaching henna and tarot, what I’ve learned about honoring cultural roots, and why natural henna and intentional adornment matter. You’ll hear how I use Tarot as a tool for intuition, not fortune-telling, and why joy, consent, and integrity are non-nego...

On this podcast episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to live a joyful, absurd, embodied life while still being a human with resistance, doubt, and a messy brain. I share stories from my own burnout, healing, travel, ADHD, spiritual practices, and daily rituals—plus the tools I use with clients to navigate shame, “it’s too late,” perfectionism, and people-pleasing. We explore joy as an...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually happens to my habits when I travel. Spoiler: I do not keep my strict Mississippi routine of 4:30 a.m. gym, 12-step, journaling, and early bedtime—and that’s okay. I walk you through my “Aj minimum requirements” instead: breakfast, meds, a little quiet brain-boot-up time, some kind of soul care, and feeling like myself in my body and my...

In this episode of Oh My Goodness , I’m inviting you into the messy middle of “I’m not in the mood for joy.” I walk you through my very real, very rainy Pride day—how I almost stayed home, what actually got me out the door, and why “doing the least” can still count as big joy. We’ll talk about joy resistance, all-or-nothing thinking, stretchy affirmations, and treating yourself like a tender littl...

In this episode I'm talking about Absurdist Delight, and the Absurdity of just living in this day and age and how coming at it from a conspiratorial lens can shift many a thing. We talk about types of joy, how to discover what brings you joy, the spicy thoughts that can get in the way, and how deciding to show up with the uncomfortable can be where so much magic is at. If you want to join us f...

This episode kicks off  Season 2  of Oh My Goodness, and I’m catching you up on the wild, beautiful swirly whirlwind of the last two months. I share how Knutepunkt and Meant for Magic double‑stamped my work around joy, play, embodiment, and immersive experiences . I also talk about how much the don't take up too much space voice comes up and why my glitter, elf ears, and sobriety are all part...

In this episode, I’m talking to the you who is tired, overwhelmed, and honestly not in the mood for “just choose joy.” We name the absurd reality we’re living in, and then I walk you through how to work with what’s true—like when it’s raining—rather than getting stuck in how it “should” be. You’ll hear stories, nervous system check-ins, and super accessible ways to invite in tiny pockets of joy, e...

I gave this talk at the Knutpunkt conference in Sweden, in a workshop on creating rituals that feel potent in games and events, but it's applicable across the board. I share more deeply about a few different facets of the rituals, and ideas and examples for you to be able to apply them to your life. If you run events, or partake in them, or want to simply lean into magical moments in your ever...

In this episode of the Oh My Goodness podcast, I share the story behind my  “sanctuary days” —two days a week where I step away from social media and most electronics to truly rest and reset. You’ll hear how burnout pushed me to create better boundaries, what it actually looks like to take time offline (imperfectly!), and why it matters for your nervous system, creativity, and relationships. I als...

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to have a sold-out coaching practice and a life that’s “more than full-time.” I share the golden headaches of success: navigating a packed calendar, honoring my body after past burnout and carpal tunnel, and restructuring my schedule with sanctuary days, sleep, movement, and spiritual practices. I'll give you permission to need...

In this episode of the Oh My Goodness podcast, I open up about the “messy middle” of our goals and growth. I share honestly about running a sold-out coaching practice, joining a mastermind, and realizing I’m at capacity—and how that’s reshaping my goals. I invite you to reflect on your own halfway point: noticing nervous system capacity, to celebrate subtle but profound progress, and release shame...

This week's episode is about how it's all adding up and working even if you don't realize it. So often we think it's done, but we've only just begun, whether it's a business, workout plan, or something else. What does it look like to trust the process, and when do you pull data? Tune in for all my thoughts and encouragement when it feels like throwing spaghetti at the wall.

In this vulnerable episode, I share thoughts about how I'm navigating the both/and of the world and why the work of joy, nervous system calibration, alignment with your Higher Power, and more is important within it all. I also dive into why it all just sucks so much right now, and feeling it all is just rough. I also talk about the war, f@csim, and other things and swear, so even if I'm ag...

In this episode we dive into energetic hygiene—what it is, why it matters, and how it quietly shapes your days. I walk you through noticing how different spaces (grocery stores, markets, friend time, home) actually feel in your body and how they drain or fill your energy. We explore making honest lists of what depletes you and what refuels you, and I share practical tools like shielding, boundarie...

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!