The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/114 _______________________ Ever hear your partner say or do something and you instantly have a surge of panic and jealousy? That pit-of-the-stomach feeling… Like, Ooooooo this is NOT good. Maybe your partner has a sexy co-worker or happens to be friends with his... The post Is Your Jealousy Valid? [TJJS:EP114] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/113 _______________________ Ever find that your partner has left his shoes out (again) or hasn't paid the bill he promised to pay (again) and you feel your heart begin to pound and the anger build in the pit of your stomach? And, then... The post Pissed Off: Using Anger to Get What You Want [TJJS:EP113] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/112 _______________________ So you're in your thirties or forties and you look around you and wonder, where the hell are my besties at? Maybe you had awesome connections in college but now everyone's in a different place… maybe you started working on yourself... The post 5 Steps to Finding Dope-ass Friendships [TJJS:EP112] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/111 Ever find yourself dragging your feet on something you know you must get done, but you just keep putting it off and putting it off? Um. Yeah. Me too. And so does everyone else. So what is this really about? Often it's... The post 5 Reasons You Put Shit Off [TJJS:EP111] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/110 Ever find yourself thinking, "If my husband would just get his shit together, this relationship would be fine"? Or maybe you find yourself keeping score? Like, if he isn't initiating sex, why should I? Or, if he can't pick up his shit,... The post 5 Relationships Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making [TJJS:EP110] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/109 Ever find yourself in the midst of a rough break-up or perhaps getting passed up for the promotion you were dying for and you can't help but think that there MUST be something wrong with you? And in the middle of bawling... The post The Badass' Guide to Getting Rejected [TJJS:EP109] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/108 Ever see super confidant people and wonder how the hell they actually like themselves so much? Wish you could look in the mirror and actually like who you see? I used to think the same thing too until I realized that I... The post 6 Ways to Start Loving Yourself [TJJS:EP108] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/107 Ever find yourself pumped up about a new opportunity and then BOOM, all of a sudden, you hear a voice in your head telling you "You better watch out… they may find out you aren't really qualified" or "How the hell are... The post 5 Ways to Deal with Your Inner Shit-Talker [TJJS:EP107] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/106 Ever feel like that *one* person you work with just might be the death of you with their sour attitude and overt pessimism? Feel like your job would be so amazing if this *one* person didn't work with you? A listener wrote... The post How to Deal with Shitty Work Relationships [TJJS:EP106] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/105 If you have ever had differences of opinions with your family members, you know that these topics can rapidly become uncomfortable, nasty, and problematic… not to mention leaving you shrouded by guilt and fear of what your family thinks of you. If... The post Help! I Don't Believe in the Religion I Was Raised With! [TJJS:EP105] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/104 If you're like many people delving into the growth-filled world of personal development, you may have started to notice that not the people in your life like or support the "new you". Perhaps you've started standing up for yourself, started establishing boundaries,... The post What to Do When People in Your Life Don't "Get" Personal Development [TJJS:EP104] appeared f...

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/103 Ever get a pit in your stomach when you know your partner finds someone else attractive? Ever deal with the super-awkward convo around porn and what role it plays in your partner's life or in your relationship? Ever wonder if monogamy is... The post Sexual Taboos: A Discussion on Porn, Non-monogamy, and Relationships [TJJS:EP103] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/102 A departure from the regular podcast format, Amy uses this show to share her personal journey through a struggle with anxiety disorder. Mr. Smith lends his thoughts on watching and supporting a spouse through the ups and downs of diagnosis, treatment and... The post Confessions of a Life Coach with Anxiety Disorder [TJJS:EP102] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/101 Ever feel like when you put shit off you're being a total lazy-ass? Or how about wondering how to refuel after giving and giving and giving of yourself… Especially if you're in a "giving" profession? Or ever wonder why you are attracted... The post Mailbag 2.0: Answers to Listener Questions [TJJS:EP101] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/100 We are not designed to reserve grieving simply for death and dying. We are actually designed to honor and grieve any instance where we change a pattern. Whoa… really? Yep. Ever find yourself feeling a bit emotional and sad when you're actually... The post Grief: Why You Don't Allow It & Why You Need To Start [TJJS:EP100] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/99 Unless you've been living under a rock, you have undoubtedly noticed the wealth of new coaches and various "experts" who've emerged onto the personal development scene within the last five years. How on earth do you know who is legit? How do... The post How To Know If Your Life Coach Is A Poser [TJJS:EP099] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/98 Ever find yourself dying for some alone time but you're afraid if you ask for it, you will be deemed "selfish"? Know you really don't want children but people tell you that's "selfish"? Find yourself guilted into shit you don't want to... The post 4 Reasons Why 'Selfish' is the New Black [TJJS:EP098] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/97 Ever wonder if there is something *wrong* with you because you have ZERO pull, urge, or desire to be a parent? Have well-meaning people in your life tell you why having children is the ONLY way to be a fulfilled human? Have... The post Child-free by Choice in Child-Obsessed World [TJJS:EP097] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/96 Based on a previous episode from a few week's back, this episode targets how to stand up for yourself with some of the most sticky dynamics: Taking a Stand with Family. Oftentimes, it is easier for us to muster the courage to... The post Stand-the-Fuck-Up for Yourself: Family Edition [TJJS:EP096] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/95 A listener recently wrote into the show looking for ways to stop saying "I'm sorry" all the time. Perhaps you find yourself in a similar boat. Commonly, we find ourselves apologizing or over-explaining our choices, beliefs, affinities, dislikes, whatever, which more often... The post How to Stop Fucking Apologizing and Over-Explaining [TJJS:EP095] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/94 Ever wonder if there is free pass to tell a white lie? Is it ever okay to not be completely truthful? Okay to withhold information? This week's topic comes to you courtesy of another listener who wants to know, "Is it ever... The post Telling the Truth: The Low-Down on Honesty [TJJS:EP094] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/93 Ever wonder why you sometimes shut off your emotions? Wonder why you are sometimes paralyzed by fear? Ever feel something so strongly that you think you MUST take action? In this episode, Amy give an introductory lesson on our emotions and how... The post Emotions 101: Dealing with Feelings [TJJS:EP093] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/92 The first mailbag episode of The Joy Junkie Show Podcast! In this episode, Amy answers questions from listener submissions that range from finding your personal spirituality to what to do if you have a friend that has become unavailable. Also up for... The post Mailbag: Answers to Listener Questions [TJJS:EP092] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/91 Ever see people who are super confident and wonder what their secret is? What do all these confident people have figured out that you don't? Want to go after certain things in your life but struggle finding the confidence to do so?... The post Cultivating Confidence [TJJS:EP091] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/90 Learning how to say "NO" to others can be one of the most challenging issues we deal with on a regular basis. "What if I let them down?" "What if I disappoint them?" You know the drill. It isn't uncommon to find... The post How to Say "No" [TJJS:EP90] appeared first on .