The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast

  JOIN THE TRIBE! So... You've checked all the boxes. You got a good education. You settled down and got married. You pursued the career. You even bought the house, had the kids, the whole thing. And yet, you still wake up some days wondering, "Is this all there is? Is  this  it?" And maybe you even ask yourself, "What can't I just be fucking  HAPPY !? What is the secret to happiness!!?" I mean, y...

JOIN THE TRIBE! Although growing and pushing yourself to be a better person can be wildly fulfilling, it isn't without an obstacle or twelve. For many people (probably you), they find themselves at odds with a few peeps in their world who simply "don't get" this whole personal development thing. In fact, they may actually really like the old, unhealthy, un-boundaried, people-pleaser version of YOU...

REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP! VISIT ME IN AFTER HOURS!   Tell me if this sounds familiar: You get all pumped up about a new love interest or an exciting new job opportunity and then BAM! All of a sudden you feel a sinking feeling in your belly and a barrage of commentary starts in your mind. What if he thinks I'm too high-maintenance? What if they think I'm under-qualified? What if her family hates m...

REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP! JOIN THE AFTER HOURS CLUB ON FACEBOOK!   Did you know that we experience guilt for a very specific reason? That it's actually designed to help us? Wait, WHAT? And, no , it's not so you can feel like shit when your mom tells you how disappointed she is that you don't call often enough or so you feel awful for declining an invite to a party you soooo don't want to go to. G...

JOIN THE AFTER HOURS CLUB! Recently a listener wrote to the show wondering how she should go about teaching some of the concepts she has been learning in her own personal growth journey, to her children. Although it takes many of us decades upon decades to get our shit straight, much of that is indicative of the way in which we were raised. Now, I'm not talking shit on our parents, I'm just saying...

TheJoyJunkie.com/208 You know that thing where you're trying to act all casual and cool, but secretly you want to micromanage the hell outta an event you're hosting, a project you're working on, your kid, your spouse, your boss, etc.? Guess what, my friend? You're dealing with some control issues. And, listen, the reason I know a thing or two about this shiz is because I've battled this little bea...

GET YOUR FREE CHEATSHEETS! If you've been diggin' into personal development, you've undoubtedly realized that you don't get many results by simply hoarding "good ideas". You know what I'm talking about... scrollin' through Insta or Facebook, double-tappin' it up on inspiring messages, or reading a powerful book but not DOING anything with the info. If you ever fall into this trap, honey, you are s...

  TheJoyJunkie.com/206 Recently, I received an email from a listener who has diligently been working with her tools to combat her inner critic, but she's noticed that as she has grown, shifted, and changed, so too, has her inner critic. Hello, new level, new devil! Maybe you can relate? Maybe you've been plowin' along on your personal development journey... reading books, listening to pods, using...

TheJoyJunkie.com/205 If you're like most people, it can be damn-near devastating to watch someone you love dearly go through a rough and difficult time. A listener recently wrote into the show with one such dilemma as her husband has become increasing depressed after being thrown some unfortunate work/career curve-balls. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you've found yourself in a sitch where your partn...

GET YOUR CHEATSHEETS! Ever see posts floating around Insta or Facebook that tell you to "just think positive" or "be kind to yourself" and you're like, "Ok, sure. I'll get right on that. But, HOW !!?" I totally feel you. If you follow anything remotely inspiring on social, it's likely you've come across these sort of concepts. In my work with both my clients and students, I find they often need mu...

GET YOUR FREE WORKSHEETS TO USE WITH THIS EPISODE! TheJoyJunkie.com/203 As you likely know, I often take show topic submissions from our awesome PODiance and we recently received a submission with the subject line, "How to Manifest a Mr. Smith". Of course, the two of us were quite flattered, but I knew I needed to tackle this common inquiry of how-the-hell do you find "the one"? If you've been com...

manifest your soulmate manifest your soulmate TheJoyJunkie.com/202 Recently, a super sweet PODiance member wrote in to the show and the subject line of her email was "How to Manifest a Mr. Smith". Of course, we were extremely flattered, but it got me thinking about what... The post How to Manifest Your Soulmate – Part 1 [TJJS:EP202] appeared first on .

break-up with a parent break up with a parent www. TheJoyJunkie.com/201 A listener recently wrote into the show asking how she should go about severing a tie with her toxic mother. This relationship had a litany of abuse and behavior that was completely unacceptable, and this listener... The post How to Break-Up with a Parent [TJJS:EP201] appeared first on .

How to establish boundaries How to establish boundaries www. TheJoyJunkie.com/200 Unless you've been living under a rock, you have undoubtedly heard the notion of "setting boundaries", but have you ever wondered exactly what that means? Or maybe you drummed up the nerve to tell someone (like, your... The post What No One Ever Taught You About Boundaries [TJJS:EP200] appeared first on .

make tough decisions make tough decisions www. TheJoyJunkie.com/199 You have a big decision to make. Maybe it's about a new job. Or if you should move across the country. Maybe ending a relationship… or starting one. And, you are totally fucking confused. Your head is spinning... The post How to Make Tough Decisions [TJJS:EP199] appeared first on .

say what you mean say what you mean www. TheJoyJunkie.com/198 If you're like most people, you learned how to address conflict through a process of trial and error. Maybe it was just how your parents did things… just sweeping things under the rug or telling little white lies to... The post How to Say What You Really Mean, Part 2 [TJJS:EP198] appeared first on .

Saying What You Really Mean Saying What You Really Mean www. TheJoyJunkie.com/197 I get it. You were told to never hurt anyone's feelings. You were told to "not rock the boat". You were told to "not let people down". And you took that to heart. When... The post Shit You Say Instead of Saying What You Really Mean, Part 1 [TJJS:EP197] appeared first on .

feeling stuck feeling stuck TheJoyJunkie.com/196 Recently a listener wrote in to the show, asking what to do when you find yourself feeling stuck. You know that racket, no? Stuck in a relationship… stuck in a soul-sucking job… stuck in a friendship that doesn't serve you. The... The post What to Do When You Feel Stuck [TJJS:EP196] appeared first on .

compliments and criticisms compliments and criticisms TheJoyJunkie.com/195 If you're like most people, chances are you have bought into the idea that if other people like and approve of you, you must be worthy. And conversely, if people don't like or approve of you, you must... The post Compliments + Criticisms: Why They Both Don't Matter [TJJS:EP195] appeared first on .

manifest shit manifest shit TheJoyJunkie.com/194 Even though it's not quite as popular as it was a handful of years ago, I find that people are still really interested in the Law of Attraction and what it really takes to actually manifest shit in your life.... The post How to Manifest Shit [TJJS:EP 194] appeared first on .

healthy body image healthy body image TheJoyJunkie.com/193 Unless you've reached monk-like peace with your body, chances are you have gone to blows with that lovely bag of bones that moves your spirit around this planet. Perhaps it's your weight, or maybe your skin, or even... The post 5 Steps to a Healthy Body Image [TJJS:EP193] appeared first on .

putting yourself out there putting yourself out there TheJoyJunkie.com/192 So, maybe you want to start dating again. Or perhaps you're dying to start your own biz. Or maybe you're dying to lose that damn extra weight. Or apply for your dream job. Or fill-in-the-blank. And... The post I'm Not Ready! Putting Yourself Out There When You're Scared Shitless [TJJS:EP192] appeared first on .

family doesn't like my choices family doesn't like my choices TheJoyJunkie.com/191 Have you ever felt sure about a choice you've made only to be met with friends and/or family who make it abundantly clear that they do not like your choice? And, then you start second... The post What to Do When Friends + Family Don't Like Your Choices [TJJS:Ep191] appeared first on .

self-sabotaging behaviors self-sabotaging behaviors TheJoyJunkie.com/190 Unless you're some kind of alien species living amongst us humans (in which case… #creepy), you undoubtedly have a litany of go-to behaviors or actions you employ when you straight-up Don't. Want. To. Deal. In Millennial language, the shit you... The post Your Go-To, Self-Sabotaging Behaviors & How to Change Them [TJJS:EP190]...

all or nothing thinking all or nothing thinking   TheJoyJunkie.com/189 If you consider yourself a recovering perfectionist, you may relate to the idea of "all or nothing" thinking… as in, you either have to work out 5 days a week for an hour each time,... The post Combating "All or Nothing" Thinking [TJJS:EP189] appeared first on .