The Joyful Rebels

Send us Fan Mail We're jumping on the mics to offer you our take on one topic- what's a piece of advice that we think that you NEED to hear, right here and now? Enjoy this shortened format, as we've had requests to record more bits of our unstructured and off the cuff conversations.  We had fun, and we hope you have fun listening! Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebe...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Claire and Donna host Beth Feraco, a fitness, nutrition, and mindset coach, with a 6-figure business and podcast of her own (Cutting the Crap with Beth and Matt). You might have seen Beth's viral videos on Instagram and Tiktok. She uses straight talk, dropping truth bombs and F bombs, while always coming from a place of loving accountability. She'll break down...

Send us Fan Mail Join Claire for a 10 minute box breathing exercise.  She covers  what box breathing is, why it works, when  we can do it, and  how to do it.  Take ten minutes for mindfulness today! Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok: The Joyful Rebels We...

Send us Fan Mail Claire + Donna are excited to welcome their first guest to The Joyful Rebels podcast, registered dietitian Leah Porche. Leah has 10+ years experience in private practice and hospital settings, and spent the past 3 years focused on early intervention. She's a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and works from a weight-neutral, ant-diet perspective. Leah also loves to be in t...

Send us Fan Mail Donna and Claire are back for Part 2! We are inundated with whack messages (that don't align with our beliefs and are generally purely false) on a daily basis. In this episode, we are going to tackle messages 3 and 4, and talk about why they are bad (duh!) and what we can do about it. Message 3: "Don't age! Chase your youth with everything you have!" Message 4:...

Send us Fan Mail We are inundated with whack messages (that don't align with our beliefs and are generally purely false) on a daily basis. For these next two episodes we are going to zoom in on 4 of these messages, talk about why they are bad (duh!) and what we can do about it. Message 1: "You are a superwoman and can do it all. Cook all meals at home, exercise, keep a clean house, kill...

Send us Fan Mail First off....get ready to join us this summer for a Summer of Boosting Confidence with The Joyful Rebels! This week, Donna reflects on her joint replacements, and how acknowledging and sitting with awareness + her feelings allowed for closure, and a more positive and grateful mindset in the present. Claire talks about how brainstorming with friends and loved ones can become the no...

Send us Fan Mail "It's not if, it's when." Change is going to happen. It's got a place in our lives, it takes us to another season or adventure. But- it's going to require us to step out of our comfort zone. Donna + Claire discuss 4 ways you can approach change in this time of your life. It's empowering to put a label on it, shine your awareness light, and then y...

Send us Fan Mail "Mentors don't always wear a name tag." - Donna This week's episode starts with a discussion on the benefits of mindfulness + meditation because>>>we've got a new resource! Create Your Calm: A 21 Day Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness + Meditation We then discuss how we've reflected on role models this week. Maybe they're someone who e...

Send us Fan Mail Claire here! Join me for a short (~7 minute) meditation focused on dropping into a state of mindfulness and welcoming some peace and relaxation into your busy life. Thank you for joining me! Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok: The Joyful R...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we feel stuck, unsure, and unclear on our path...we don't know what we want because we haven't seen an example of it. Having role models can give you clarity on what you want because you get to see what's possible. And the cool things is, we get to choose our role models, and evaluate whether this is a person we want to emulate. There's power there. D...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Claire + Donna have a mini Q+A and address Imposter Syndrome from a multi-generational viewpoint, as well as where they fall within the different types of Imposter Syndrome. Donna also provides her solid advice for what to do if you struggle with asking for help. Here are some of the links discussed in the episode: Knowing Yourself Starter Kit | The Joyful Rebels Academ...

Send us Fan Mail Imposter syndrome- a false belief that you aren't as confident and capable as others think you are. It affects many of us high-achieving women, and it can lead us to stifle our growth, make ourselves smaller, and miss opportunities. If you feel this way- you aren't alone! Claire + Donna discuss the what, who, and how of Imposter Syndrome, 5 unique categories of how we ex...

Send us Fan Mail Claire + Donna reflect on how approval-seeking behavior and people-pleasing showed up in their life this past week. Also, be sure to check out the new Beginner Yoga videos HERE . Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching TikTok: The Joyful Rebels We wan...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find it hard to make decisions (big or small) without getting input from others? Do you feel unhappy when someone disagrees with you? If you are always looking for outside approval on what you do- from decisions at work, to the clothes you wear, Claire + Donna are going to offer 4 tips to increase your trust in yourself, so you can seek that approval from the one who knows...

Send us Fan Mail This 5-minute meditation is focused on SELF-LOVE. You will settle into your sacred space, tune into your breath, and then focus your thoughts and energy on sending some love to the most important person in your life- YOU! Thank you for sharing this practice with us.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media!...

Send us Fan Mail Claire + Donna reflect and share their thoughts on happiness, both how it's showed up in the past week, and how their views on it have changed over time. They also discuss how we have influence over our level and frequency of feeling happy, and it's empowering to disrupt our autopilot and realize we have a choice. “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle Support t...

Send us Fan Mail We all want to be happy. Happiness isn't a fixed trait- woohoo! This means we can have some influence on how happy we are. Claire + Donna talk about what happiness is, why it's important, and 4 tips you can incorporate TODAY to boost your happiness.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instag...

Send us Fan Mail Hey rebels! Donna + Claire are back this week to reflect on the topic of Active Listening and how it showed up in their lives recently. How has it been showing up for you? They also end with an announcement about their new program- The Knowing Yourself Starter Kit.   LINK TO PURCHASE PROGRAM HERE! Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Join Claire for this 5-minute Mindfulness Meditation. Practice focusing on your breath and keeping your attention in the present moment. And if your mind wanders- that's OK! It's part of the practice.  Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!* TheJoyfulRebels.com I want to become a supporter! Follow us on social media! Instagram: JoyfulRebels Facebook: Joyful Rebel Coaching...

Send us Fan Mail Active listening- listening to understand the other person. So that they feel  seen and  heard.  It's important to build trust in relationships, reduce misunderstanding + conflict, and truly connect with someone else. Check out this episode for 4 tips on how to work on your active listening skills.  One resource on active listening HERE Support the show *NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!*...

Send us Fan Mail NEW FORMAT! If you follow the show, you know that we usually begin each episode with a reflection on the previous week's topic, before diving into new material. As we are continually evolving, we feel that the reflection- how these topics show up in our real lives- deserves more space, more attention. This episode will feature our experiences reflecting on procrastination , a...

Send us Fan Mail Putting off a task. Delaying until the last second. Sound familiar? Whether it's rooted in fear (perfectionism), or the belief that you work better under pressure, or it has simply become routine, 20% of us are chronic procrastinators, with many more of us doing it occasionally. Today Claire and Donna discuss some of the reasons why we procrastinate, as well as some quick and...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever get in your own way? Whether as a defense mechanism or because it's become routine, we can have thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that move us away, not towards our goals. The good news- once we are aware we are using self-defeating behaviors, there are things we can do about it! Small, sustainable action items for the win! It all boils down to getting to know ours...

Send us Fan Mail Self-respect is all about understanding an honoring your own needs- a perfect topic for The Joyful Rebels to cover, as we are always looking for ways to get to know ourselves better and to take better care of ourselves. When you possess self-respect, you know your worth, and act accordingly. This week, pick one of the 5 tips and try it out. How can you evaluate where you're a...