She Finds Joy

Hey Joy Seekers! Welcome to the She Finds Joy Podcast! Today’s episode serves up exactly what you crave: actionable insight, real-life examples, and life/love leadership wisdom from Frederick Buskey! With a rich background, 17 years in K-12 teaching and leadership, international experience, and whole-program redesigns under his belt, Frederick Buskey delivers practical frameworks that make motivat...

Hey Joy Seekers! Welcome to another episode of the She Finds Joy Podcast, a sacred space where we get real about living joyful, purpose-filled lives, even in the middle of chaos. Today, I have an absolute soul-fire guest joining me: Hannah Gellar, a 25-year-old first grade teacher who’s flipping the script on teaching, mindset, and the power of affirmations. Ever feel bombarded by stories of teach...

Hey Joy Seekers! Welcome to another zest-brimming episode of the She Finds Joy Podcast, your personal invitation to put play, adventure, and laughter back on your life’s agenda. This week, I threw my “one-woman show” rule out the window (because sometimes you meet someone who makes rule-breaking wildly worth it). Enter the radiant Treena Innes, “Life Fun Expert,” world traveler, and unapologetic j...

Hey Joy Seekers! Welcome to Episode 103 of the She Finds Joy Podcast, your go-to space for empowering transformation, soul-deep inspiration, and actionable wisdom. This week, Kim Strobel dives headfirst into groundbreaking happiness research, exposing the myths behind what REALLY boosts our well-being. If you’re tired of letting circumstances, genetics, or old hurts dictate your joy, this episode...

Hey Joy-Seekers! Welcome to Episode 102 of the She Finds Joy Podcast, your space for radical insight, real talk, and the science (and soul) of true happiness. Today, Kim Strobel uncovers the sneaky “what if” game that keeps us forever chasing joy in the next job, the next house, the next goal… and why that happiness finish line always moves just out of reach.   If you’ve ever found yourself thinki...

Hey Friends! Welcome to Episode 101 of the She Finds Joy Podcast—the home for bold insights, powerhouse mindset shifts, and a whole lot of permission to be happy right where you are. This week, Kim Strobel dives deep into a subject we ALL wrestle with: tying our happiness to “someday” and the myth that achievement equals joy.   If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when...”, this e...

🎉 100 Episodes of Confidence, Courage & Claiming Your Space—Celebrate with Us! 💪✨   Hey Joy-Seekers! 🚀   Welcome to a truly special milestone—Episode 100 of the She Finds Joy Podcast! For 100 episodes, we’ve been uncovering what it takes to live a bold, joyful, and fully aligned life, and today’s show might be our most empowering yet.   Kim cracks open a conversation that sits at the heart...

Welcome to Episode 99 of the She Finds Joy Podcast, a space for women to step out of the shadows, claim their worth, and shine unapologetically. In this episode, Kim gets real about what happens when you finally decide to stop playing small and let yourself be seen, even when it makes others uncomfortable.   Have you ever felt uneasy about posting a photo, sharing a win, or simply showing up onlin...

Hey Dream Builders! Welcome to Episode 98 of the She Finds Joy Podcast—a space to shift your beliefs, reboot your energy, and manifest the miracles you crave. This week,Kim takes you on a step-by-step journey into the heart of transformation: how to identify old limiting beliefs, overwrite the inner tapes, and use daily affirmations to become the co-creator of your life.   If you’re ready to break...

Welcome to Episode 97 of She Finds Joy Podcast, your go-to corner for unapologetic transformation, next-level mindset, and big bold moves. This week, Kim is taking you deeper into the real magic behind changing your life: reprogramming your subconscious to finally break free and step into your most powerful self.   Tired of feeling like you’re stuck on repeat with old patterns, money blocks, or se...

  Hey Powerful Visionaries! Welcome to Episode 96 of She Finds Joy Podcast, your source for transformation, inspiration, and next-level energy. As we head into a new year, it’s time to drop the dusty old goal lists and ask: What do I want to FEEL in 2026? Today, Kim drops truth bombs, wild energy, and practical wisdom about harnessing the Law of Attraction to finally create a life that feels free,...

Hey friends! In this vulnerable, honest episode of She Finds Joy, I’m inviting you into a raw conversation that we don’t have nearly enough—about those days when things just aren’t okay. I showed up for this recording in my running clothes, with no makeup and messy hair, because it felt important that you see the real, unfiltered Kim Strobel. The truth is, behind the social media highlight reels a...

Hey friends! In this heartfelt, game-changing episode of She Finds Joy. I’m pulling back the curtain on the beliefs that shape every single part of our lives. So many of us feel stuck—not because we aren’t capable, but because we’ve unconsciously adopted old stories about who we are and what we can achieve. Today, we’re diving into the science and soul of how you can start to rewrite those beliefs...

In this empowering episode of "She Finds Joy," Kim dives deep into the transformative differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Drawing from decades of brain research and her personal journey, Kim shares stories of triumph over self-doubt, resistance, and adversity, revealing how embracing growth allows us to unlock our fullest potential and invite more joy into our lives.   Key To...

In this uplifting episode, Kim Strobel shares a moving real-life encounter that beautifully illustrates how a single act of kindness can ripple out and change lives—starting with a meaningful conversation in her own backyard. Through the story of Cameron, a hardworking young father and dedicated service provider, Kim reveals how taking a few moments to connect, acknowledge, and uplift someone can...

In this raw and inspiring episode, Kim Strobel peels back the curtain on the persistent struggles with perfectionism and scarcity mindset that can hold us back from showing up as our fullest, most courageous selves. Through candid storytelling and relatable personal examples, Kim demonstrates how these limiting beliefs can creep into our lives—whether it’s launching a new podcast episode, stepping...

In this heartfelt episode, Kim Strobel opens up about three pivotal reflections that can help you create more joy, fulfillment, and vitality in your everyday life. Drawing from her personal journey—now at age 51—Kim shares the wisdom, challenges, and practical strategies she’s gleaned through decades of personal growth, marriage, and self-care. What’s in this episode: How investing intentionally i...

In this uplifting episode, Kim Strobel dives deep into the transformative power of following what lights you up. If you've ever found yourself stuck in a rut, feeling uninspired, or simply wondering, "Is this all there is?"—this conversation is for you. Kim candidly shares her own struggles with fear and self-doubt, as well as how reconnecting with joy became a catalyst for real change in her life...

In this deeply inspiring episode, Kim Strobel shares a personal and transformative journey about stepping out of self-doubt and people-pleasing, and into confidence and self-love. Building on last week’s theme of “Let Your Light Shine,” Kim introduces listeners to Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory—a powerful mindset shift that encourages letting others have their judgments while you show up authentic...

After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, Kim Strobel returns to the She Finds Joy podcast with renewed energy, ready to share personal insights and practical advice for embracing your authentic self. In this shorter, heart-to-heart episode, Kim opens up about her own struggles with criticism, judgment, and the societal pressure—especially on women—to “dim their light.” She tackles the common experience...

I have decided to take a break from podcasting. After much reflection, I can see that my mind is exhausted from all of the content creation I do on a weekly basis. I write to emails/blogs. I create video clips for courses. I create slide decks for presentations. I create contact for my Facebook Group and try to engage with them. And I create this podcast, which includes recording an episode, getti...

Vaughn Rush is a liberated, black, gay man who served as a behavioral specialist in the Army serving in Iraq. He’s also an entertainer and go-go dancer who travels the world performing. I met Vaughn in Stowe, Vermont, while he was vacationing, and I was on a sabbatical writing my book. We instantly connected over having real conversations and sharing our most authentic truths.  In this episode, Va...

In our everyday lives, we spend a great deal of time telling ourselves that we aren't good enough, smart enough, talented enough, or thin enough. Our minds tell us we don't deserve the things we want. Our desires will never come true; even if they do, they will disappoint us. It’s called the inner critic―that part of us that judges us, shames us, and makes us feel inadequate And it affects us in v...

We all struggle with the fear of not being enough. We are good at faking it. We go through the world smiling, acting as if we are okay when in reality, we might be inwardly struggling. Perfectionism is striving for flawlessness by setting unrealistically high standards for ourselves. We use perfectionism as a shield to avoid rejection, shame, criticism, and failure. We try to be the perfect worker...

Shame is a powerful emotion and happens to all of us. It involves looking inwardly in a harsh way with a critical eye while we beat ourselves up even for the smallest mistakes. We are so overly critical of ourselves, and then we hide or bury our feelings of shame when we need to learn to release them with people who have earned the right to hear our stories. Through sharing our stories, we free ou...