Powered by Joy Podcast

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we tap into a calming meditation. This grounding meditation guides you through deep breathing and visualization techniques to release tension and foster inner peace. You’ll connect with the earth’s grounding energy and draw in light from above, centering yourself in love and gratitude. Perfect for realigning with your inner strength and feeling renewed and...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we're diving into the physical and emotional symptoms that often accompany personal growth and transformation. Whether you're working on healing old wounds, raising your vibration, or exploring a spiritual path, it's not uncommon to experience physical signs like fatigue, ear ringing, headaches, or changes in sleep and appetite. Noticing the symptoms and...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we dive into the stress and chaos that can overwhelm us in our daily lives. We discuss practical tools to help hit the reset button when everything feels out of control. Drawing from a personal story about my energetic grand-dog, I share how our frantic reactions to life’s stressors can mirror the way we allow tension to take over. Simple, accessible...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we explore energy clearing and grounding techniques specifically tailored to your sun sign and element. Each zodiac sign is connected to one of the four elements—earth, air, fire, or water—and these elements influence the best ways to ground yourself and clear unwanted energy. Have you ever felt scattered, tense, or drained after running errands, attendin...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we have our first guest Dr. Annette Athy. It was my privilege to welcome her for a genuine discussion around grief and death. It can often be a taboo subject for all parties involved in processing the grief of a loved one passing away.  You find yourself not sure what to say to someone in grief, don’t want to “bring it up” and upset them… On the other hand...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy Podcast, we tackle the common struggle of not trusting ourselves, creating self-doubt and how to build trust in our decision-making. We explore why we often doubt ourselves and learn five practical tools to strengthen self-trust, allowing us to make decisions with more ease and confidence. Get to Know Yourself: The importance of understanding your core values,...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy Podcast, we dive deep into the topic of fear, I share a personal experience of confronting fear head-on while at a racetrack recently. Noticing a seasonal pattern of fear that held me back each year, especially while riding my motorcycle. Realizing how much fear and self-doubt were dominating my thoughts, affecting my performance, and robbing me of the joy I c...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we dive into the importance of creating space in our lives for joy, happiness, and adventure, especially when we feel stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by life's demands. If you’re feeling drained from the daily grind—whether it's from work, family responsibilities, or even the joyful chaos of summer activities—this episode offers practical advice on how...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we discuss finding yourself saying "I'm sorry" far too often, even when it's not necessary? It’s something many of us do—whether we bump into someone at the store or decline an invitation, we often default to apologizing and offering justification or explanation. But have you ever wondered why this habit is so ingrained and how it impacts us? We will delve...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we're diving deep into what it feels like to hit a wall—whether it's in achieving a goal, finishing a project, or simply dealing with a frustrating situation in daily life. I’m so excited about this solution that challenges our traditional, often rigid approaches to overcoming obstacles. We reflect on how we’ve all been conditioned to grind, work harder,...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy Podcast, we delve into the complexities of navigating life's transitions and all the lovely uncertainties that come at different phases of life. Drawing from personal experiences, we consider the importance of creating an "inner sanctuary"—a personal space where one feels they have a sense of choice and control, despite external uncertainties. This sanctuary i...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of "triggering yourself" or being irritated and frustrated by your own choices and patterns. We explore how seemingly minor events, like hearing a particular song, can unexpectedly stir up negative emotions and disrupt our day. Through some examples, we discuss how our behaviors, environment, and beliefs play significant...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we dive into the challenging topic of triggering others just by being ourselves. Building on last week's discussion about managing our reactions when others trigger us, this week shifts the focus to how our presence and actions might evoke strong emotional responses in others. We explore this dynamic, and consider insights and practical steps to navig...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood concept of being triggered. Have you ever experienced an intense emotional reaction to a situation or person, only to later realize your response might have been a bit extreme? This episode unpacks the idea of triggers, exploring how seemingly small events can provoke powerful emotional responses. With a p...

We are celebrating 25 full length episodes of Powered By Joy Podcast as of last week’s episode! This week is a quick listen where we discuss embracing the light and dark side of ourselves and our emotions! It can’t always be sunshine, joy and happy abundance, sometimes we need to feel other emotions that are closer to sadness, grief, frustration, anger, and more! Both are valuable and necessary!  ...

Welcome to Powered by Joy Podcast! In this episode, we explore the powerful and transformative impact of choosing joy and play as a tool to cope with stress and negative emotions. Many of us feel stuck in cycles of fear, anger, frustration, or anxiety, thinking that joy and abundance are for other people, not ourselves. If this resonates with you, we are diving into two essential keys that can hel...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we explore the concept of choosing the right type of play to bring joy and explore more ways to effectively manage stress and emotions. Building on the previous episode,we delve into how aligning your play with either feminine or masculine energy can help counterbalance your current emotional state. We touch on feminine energy with qualities such as b...

This episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we discuss coping with stress and intense emotions. We begin by reflecting on how most of us deal with stress, Perhaps numbing through activities like endless scrolling, ignoring feelings, or reacting with irritability. We explore the importance of developing healthy coping tools. I share a couple personal stories from childhood escapism through imaginative...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we are diving into people who struggle with feeling like it's braggy to their wins and successes? Or just not capable of enjoying and celebrating  accomplishments or blessings? If so, you're not alone. Many of us find it challenging to acknowledge our accomplishments, fearing judgment or appearing too self-centered. However, it's essential to celebrate our...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we explore the power of our inner dialogue and how we can shift from negative, critical self-talk to compassionate, love-based thoughts. I share how, during a difficult period in my life, I started looking for help to cope with life. Through the book "The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield, it taught me the importance of positive thinking and gratit...

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, I share a personal story (vulnerability time!) about overcoming self-sabotage and feeling worthy of joy, pleasure, abundance, and good things in life. We discuss the challenge of self-sabotage when we feel unworthy of good things, and how that can rob us of joy and deeper connections with others. I compare two different vacations to Moab, highlighting...

In today's episode of the Powered by Joy Podcast we're embarking on a treasure hunt for joy, drawing inspiration from the childhood game "I Spy." We explore how this game can be a tool for seeking and experiencing joy in our daily lives. We discuss how joy isn't just found in big moments like the birth of a child, a wedding, or achieving a major goal, but also in the small, everyday experiences. E...

This episode of Powered by Joy Podcast is our 2nd guided meditation that dives into connecting and healing your inner child. Begin or continue to heal old beliefs that no longer serve you that started in your childhood. Our inner child has a lot to say! If we learn to listen and trust that voice within, it can launch us forward in growing and healing.  It can empower you to make space for more joy...

In this episode of the Power by Joy podcast, we explore the concept of being the first to offer compassion and curiosity over judgment and doubt in various situations. We begin by my sharing a personal experience of feeling frustrated when an appointment didn't go as planned, highlighting the challenge of practicing compassion in real-life scenarios. We reflect on the idea of giving others the "be...

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we delve into the analogy between using your brakes on a bike or in a car and setting boundaries in your life. We begin by highlighting instances where perhaps some of us may have impulsively reacted to someone stepping over an unknown boundary you may have, and reacting akin to performing a brake check on someone who makes you mad on the road. Does this i...