The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/89 If you're like most people, it is likely you have been taught (or learned) that speaking up for yourself somehow equals being a total dick or purposely trying to hurt someone. For whatever reason, many of us learn to silence our true... The post How to Stand-The-Fuck-Up for Yourself – Episode #89 appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/88 If you took a look around you… to all of your close relationships, would they all be reciprocal? Do you have people in your world who constantly deposit into the "account" of your life or are they perpetually withdrawing? Do you ever... The post How to Get Rid of the "Takers" in Your Life [TJJS:EP088] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/87 Ever wonder if your relationship desires and wants are just a pipe-dream? Ever see the occasional happy couple and think, "That's really not very possible for most people." Ever find yourself in a dating situation and think, "Well, I think this is... The post Are Your Relationship Expectations Realistic? [TJJS:EP087] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/86 The perspective or feeling of "not being enough" is perhaps one of the most common sentiments for those desiring confidence and happiness. Our self-worth will permeate and affect every single area of our lives from intimate partnerships to workplace environments, our relationships... The post Feeling "Not Enough": Dealing with Worthiness [TJJS:EP086] appeared first on...

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/85 If you are a busy professional, student, or parent (or a blend), you surely know the slippery slope of being so caught up in your "to-do's" that you easily lose sight of taking care of yourself. First, the workouts may slip, then... The post 4 Things You Must Know about Self-Care [TJJS:EP85] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/84 Ever find yourself saying, "As soon as I get a new job, then I'll be happy" or "If I could just shed this extra weight, then I'll really start living" or something similar? For many of us, we take the goals we... The post 4 Ways to Love Yourself When You're Far From Where You Want To Be [TJJS:EP084] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/83 If you have found yourself in a situation where you absolutely dread going to work each day, this episode is for you! Working in a soul-sucking J-O-B can dramatically affect your entire life… and usually not in a good way. In this... The post How To Escape from a Shitty Job [TJJS:EP083] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/82 At this time of the year everyone is super pumped and determined to create a completely different year than the one prior. It's no surprise that many people fall of the bandwagon by February (if they're lucky) and usually wait to get... The post How to NOT Fuck Up Your New Year Resolutions [TJJS:EP082] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/81 Ever find yourself in a tiff with a loved one and all of a sudden you feel responsible to clean up the mess even though you still feel like you didn't really do anything wrong? It can be so challenging to stick... The post What to Do When Someone (You Love) is Pissed at You [TJJS:EP81] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/80 If you are like most people, chances are you find yourself heavily invested in what others think… of you… of your choices… of everything. And, oftentimes it completely infringes on you living the richest life possible. You spin your wheels catering to... The post People-pleasers are Fucking Liars [TJJS:EP080] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/79 When you find yourself super upset with someone in your life, it can be very challenging to communicate in an effective way. Many people simply communicate (a.k.a. fight) by screaming their heads off, hurling insults, and wonder why they aren't getting their... The post How to Disagree + Argue with Grace + Kindness [TJJS:EP079] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/78 No matter how grounded you are in your own personal growth, there are undoubtedly times of hardship that you have or will go through that prove extremely challenging and trying. So what is an evolved spirit to do when shit seriously hits... The post 6 Ways to Win at Life When Shit Hits the Fan (A.k.a. Dealing with Hardship) [TJJS:EP078] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/77 Find yourself wishing that you and your partner had a richer connection, but have no idea how to create deeper intimacy? Many people don't take the path towards intimacy… the path of true vulnerability. It can be so much easier to keep... The post 4 Ways to Increase Intimacy in Your Relationship [TJJS:EP077] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/76 Ever find yourself stalling on goals because you feel muddled and lack clarity? It can be such a challenge to figure out exactly what you want, why you want it, and if you're really doing this "thing" for the right reasons. In... The post 5 Steps to Gaining Clarity on Damn-Near Anything [TJJS:EP076] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/75 We all know that in order to have a great relationship it's necessary to work on solid communication, work through our differences of opinion, and spend quality time together. But, what about the things that we often overlook that contribute to a... The post 6 Relationship Killers & How to Avoid Them [TJJS:EP075] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/74 Ever feel like you know exactly what your *supposed* to do to get over an ex, start a new biz, get in shape, etc, but find yourself sabotaging all your efforts to create what you really want in your life? Congrats. You... The post Help! I Self-sabotage! [TJJS:EP074] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/73 Ever find your heart breaking because you see your partner going through such a tough time and you can't, for the life of you, figure out how to support them or help them through this rough patch? In this episode Amy digs... The post Supporting a Partner Who is in a Funk [TJJS:EP073] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/71 We know that communication is a major factor in the success of a relationship, but what is one to do if your spouse refuses to communicate or seems very uncomfortable with speaking candidly? Another great listener suggestion, in this episode, Amy addresses... The post How to Communicate with a Passive Spouse [TJJS:EP071] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/70 Have you ever found yourself in a personal-growth growth spurt… flying high on your personal power, learning new tools to battle fear and negativity, and having lots of light-bulb moments only to find yourself soon slip off the personal development band wagon... The post Navigating the Ups & Downs of Personal Growth [TJJS:EP070] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/69 Ever find yourself in a situation where someone you love dearly is in (what you perceive to be) a toxic relationship? Feel like your hands are tied in trying to show your loved one what is possible if they choose to stop... The post When Someone You Love is in a Shitty Relationship [TJJS:EP069] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/68 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 The Low-Down on Honesty [TJJS:EP068] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/67 Fabulous topic submission from a listener! It's a massive misconception that sexual connection and chemistry must ALWAYS be organic. Sometimes people who are majorly connected in many areas still struggle with their sex life. What is one to do if you dig... The post What to Do When You Are Not Sexually Attracted to Your Partner [TJJS:EP067] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/66 Another great topic suggestion from a pod listener! If you have listened to self-help podcasts or read personal development books or blogs, chances are, you have stumble upon a certain vernacular; a language used to describe the journey of learning about and... The post What it Means to "Show Up" [TJJS:EP066] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/65 We've all heard the popular phrase and song lyric, "All you need is love", but how factual is this statement really? Not very. In this episode, Amy explains why being soul-mates or being madly in love with each other doesn't always equal... The post Why "All You Need Is Love" Is Bullshit [TJJS:EP065] appeared first on .

    www. TheJoyJunkie.com/64 It's not uncommon to hear personal development experts talk about doing things "that light you up". But, what if you don't know what lights you up or don't even know what that phrase means? Perhaps you know you want to be happy,... The post How-the-Hell to Find "Your Joy" a.k.a. How to Be Happy [TJJS:EP064] appeared first on .