Vibrant Happy Women

The upbeat and community-minded Sarah Dobson is making a difference in the world, even though she has had 5 brain surgeries due to having Camurati-Engelmann Disease, which affects her skull. In this episode Sarah shares how her disease has motivated her to prioritize what's really important and to learn to be vulnerable and ask for help rather than always putting on her "happy face." All links dis...

Do you always run out of time for what you really want to do? Listen to this HappyBit for a solution.

Several years ago Lori Jones was devastated to learn her soon-to-be born baby had a severe heart defect. Lori relied on her faith and looking inward and allowed this struggled to become a time of growth. Now, 12 years later, Riley is doing fine and Lori has chosen to "give back" by sharing her book Riley's Heart Machine and spreading a message of loving what makes each of us special. Lori's optimi...

Do you focus in on your body's flaws? Have you ever considered showering your body with gratitude. This HappyBit will teach you how, and you'll be surprised how much happier adoring your body can feel.

Kris Vaughan was always a go-getter, moving at 100 miles per hour, feeling great pride in her ability to do it all with great efficiency. But that all changed when she decided to run a half marathon, which finally put her already-delicate health into a downward spiral ending in a thyroid crash or what some call adrenal fatigue. After 2 years of nourishing herself with healthy foods and having lots...

Want some major endorphins today? Do this.

After experiencing complications from a virus, Whitney Lang found herself experiencing anxiety and depression. After trying to dull her pain with alcohol, she made the choice to get help, which triggered a chain reaction of choices that have led her to a thriving new business, building a new home, and experiencing greater bliss in her daily life. Corresponding show notes and all links discussed ca...

Have you ever wondered what your calling is, what you were born to do? Finding out the answer to that is priceless and I have a tip on how you can do that. 

Sara Gilbert had it all, the dream marriage, the beautiful house, the aspiring career, but then everything came tumbling down when she learned her husband had a massive gambling problem and hadn't been going to work. After struggling to save her marriage, Sara eventually realized the gambling problem wasn't going away and she chose to leave her husband, sell her house, and shortly thereafter she e...

Learn to see the absolute beauty, power, and divinity in people around you. 

Amanda Teixeira talks about her painful journey with infertility, the peace she found through adoption, and how she is able to choose joy despite her struggles. The corresponding shownotes and links can be found at www.jenriday.com/10  

A little story about driving with my girls, putting a pencil between my teeth, and the ensuing [real] smiles. :)

Struggling to get active and/or lose weight? Jodi Danen shares how she shifted from never exercising (aka "the couch") to running a 5K and eventually a marathon. As a result Jodi feels better, eats better and has more confidence. Jodi shares some great nuggets of inspiration, including that the greatest courage isn't finishing, it's starting. She challenges everyone listening to run their own 5K s...

For max happiness, you've gotta spend some time in bed, and not just for sleeping!

Sue Lachman shares how she had to learn to LET GO after hitting a very low, frazzled and overwhelmed point in her life. Sue challenges us to "Get curious about where you think your feelings are coming from in the moment. See if they're coming from this very moment, from the past, or something in the future and see where that takes you." The show notes for this episode can be viewed, along with all...

Feeling overwhelmed with negativity and anger on social media? Choose Happiness.  

Overcoming the trauma of past abusive relationships is super difficult; Melanie Banayat shares her story of healing from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and learning to trust, form deeper relationships and to live a fulfilled and happy life. Check out our show notes page for this episode (which includes all links we discussed) at www.jenriday.com/7.

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Laura Ball shares her story of losing both of her parents by the time she was 18, then making the choice to leave college and go home to raise her 13-year-old sister to maturity. This is a touching story of courage and taking the hard road when you know it's the right road. Check out our show notes page for this episode (which includes all links we discussed) at www.jenriday.com/6.

Do you crave more down time and relaxation? This is your answer.   

Are you overemphasizing your achievement energy, at the expense of your need to relax? Ditch the to-do list (or at least make it shorter) and find balance and peace again. This episode gives "grounded" a whole new meaning.

Stephanie, a self-described "Southern Gal," was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She and her husband Ben live in Madison, Wisconsin where Stephanie is a proud stay-at-home mom for their 5 children.  In 2015 Stephanie was named as the Wisconsin Young Mother of the Year. Stephanie enjoys gardening, serving in her church, and volunteering at a local halfway house. In this episode Stepha...

2 stories of how adventures can make us happier.

In this episode I chat about self care with Lisa Byrne, author of the book Replenish and founder of WellGroundedLIfe.com. We all want to take better care of ourselves, but we don't seem to do it. Why? Lisa explains there are 2 doorways we MUST walk through in order to engage in true self care. She also shares how every self care tool can become a weapon if not used appropriately. View the show not...