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Guided 10 Minute Meditation-Healing Feminine Wounds: Reclaiming Your Whole Self

This guided meditation is a gentle, powerful space to begin healing the emotional wounds passed down or received from the feminine—whether through mothers, sisters, friends, or collective patterns.
If you've felt misunderstood, judged, abandoned, or dimmed by the women in your life (or your own inner feminine), this is your invitation to soften, reconnect, and reclaim the unfiltered, whole version of you that’s been waiting to be seen.
Through breath, presence, and intention, we’ll release old pain, call back lost parts of yourself, and awaken the divine feminine within—restoring trust, worthiness, and wholeness. You don’t have to carry the weight of old wounds anymore.
✨ This is your space to feel, heal, and return to your truth—with compassion, clarity, and courage.
🌀 Use this meditation to:
Heal emotional wounds tied to feminine energy
Reconnect with your inner feminine wisdom
Reclaim joy, self-trust, and your full expression
Invite more softness, creativity, and power into your life
🎧 Use headphones and find a quiet space to receive the full experience.
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Reparenting: Shame Free Ways to Heal Your Inner Child

On this enlightening episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we get to learn so many ways it matters that we heal and connect with our inner child and intuition. My guest, Sami Bell S.U.R.E. Parenting and Reparenting Realm brings so much insight and practical new ways of thinking. She is a coach for cycle-breakers to become the healed parent they needed as a kid, so now they can raise children, of all different brain types, with respect, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Doing this work has brought light to the importance of our journey to healing old wounds and Sami shares so many aha’s! 
Tune in to hear Sami’s very practical, easy to do tools to switch up perspective AND this brings a chance to heal and rewrite your story! There is always more growth and healing possible, that makes even more space for joy and connection with yourself and those you love.
We also discussed a number of resources and books that are listed below! Including how to connect with Sami if you feel ready or curious about reparenting.
Books:
SURE Parenting Book on Amazon- bit.ly/sureparentingbook
Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb, PhD
The Power of Showing Up by Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Tina Payne Bryson
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard C Schwartz
 
Connecting to Sami:
Free Call with Sami- bit.ly/callsami
Instagram- instagram.com/sureparenting
SURE Parenting Website- sureparenting.com
EmpoweringMomsToUpliftKids FB- facebook.com/groups/empoweringmomstoupliftkids
 
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Energetically Aligned Friends = Signs, God winks, & Soul-Level Joy

This week on the Powered by Joy Podcast, I’m diving into the beauty of spending time with people who match your energy—those soul-aligned friendships that just click. ✨
We share personal stories of how these kinds of connections lead to unexpected signs, shared thoughts, and uncanny synchronicities—like reading the same books or listening to the same podcasts without ever mentioning them to each other! When you're aligned with someone energetically, the universe seems to have a little extra fun, reflecting that connection back through signs, timing, and deep conversation.
This episode is all about the joy, support, and sense of belonging that come from surrounding yourself with people who truly see you—and the magic that unfolds when you do.
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From Filtered to Free: 3 Ways to Know You’re Finally Being Yourself

Have you been feeling a pull to show up more fully as yourself—without the filter, the pressure to fit in, or the quiet voice that says "tone it down"? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we dive into a timely and deeply resonant conversation about the desire so many of us are feeling right now: the call to live more authentically.
Together, we explore three powerful signs that you're beginning to align with your truest self, and what it looks like when your body, your relationships, and your energy all start reflecting that freedom. From feeling more ease in your body, to attracting the right people, to receiving bursts of inspiration and creativity—these are the natural results of showing up as the real you.
If you’re still unsure what your “authentic self” even looks like, don’t worry—we’ve got tools for that too. Here are some favorite resources to help you reconnect with who you really are:
🎯 Core Value Blueprint : A quick, powerful tool to uncover what matters most to you.
🎧 Episode 47: Knowing Yourself A deep dive into self-discovery with more tools to help you get clear on who you are.
🧘‍♀️ Inner Child Meditations: Guided meditation audios to help you access the curiosity, freedom, and joy you may have lost touch with— two special meditations for dreaming and self-knowing.
 
Guided 10 Minute High Vibration Meditation for Knowing Yourself Even More I E48
 
Guided 15 Minute Meditation-Tapping into My Desires, Dreams & Joy I E54
This episode is a gentle but empowering reminder that when you express yourself with courage, you not only liberate your own voice—you give others permission to do the same. And that ripple effect? Pure joy.
✨ Links to all resources mentioned are in the show notes below.
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Light That Heals: The Science & Magic of Biophoton Therapy Healing Your Body

In this illuminating (literally!) episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, Erika sits down with a special guest, Elizabeth, a seasoned holistic health practitioner, to explore the powerful, lesser-known world of biophoton therapy—a cutting-edge modality that uses light to promote healing at the cellular level.
You’ll get an inside look at what a session actually feels like, the surprising benefits people are experiencing, and the fascinating science that explains how light can support the body’s natural healing abilities.
Elizabeth Talboy at Milano Wellness, biophoton sessions represent a pioneering approach to natural healing. Using a sophisticated device that emits precise frequencies of coherent light, this technology interacts with the body’s own light system to normalize cellular function and strengthen the immune system. Unlike conventional treatments that only manage symptoms, biophoton therapy targets underlying viruses, bacteria, and pathogens—addressing the root causes of illness and supporting true, lasting rejuvenation.
If you've ever been curious about the future of alternative healing, or you're seeking non-invasive ways to support your body and mind, this episode is a must-listen!
✨ Tune in and discover how light could be the joyful upgrade your healing journey’s been waiting for.
 
To schedule your session or get more information about Biophoton Therapy you can contact Elizabeth at her very helpful website - 🌸 https://www.milanowellness.me/
 
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Less Hustle, More Joy-Reclaiming Feminine Energy for More Joy!

🎙️ Episode: Reclaiming Feminine Flow—Less Hustle, More Joy On this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, I’m joined by Kerry—a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience—as we dive into the hustle mindset and how it often disconnects us from our deeper selves.
We explore how so many of us default to masculine energy—structure, striving, doing, pushing—and how that can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and a sense that something’s missing. Together, we share our own journeys through real estate, motherhood, and success, and how we found our way back to feminine energy: creativity, intuition, flow, joy, and the art of receiving.
✨ This episode is your gentle wake-up call to reflect: When was the last time you felt true ease, peace, or happiness—without earning it through hustle?
We talk about what it really means to embrace both masculine and feminine energies to create a life that feels more balanced, joyful, and sustainable.
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How Can Quantum Hypnosis Healing (QHHT) Help Me With Healing & Guidance?

This episode of Powered by Joy Podcast is packed full of reasons why Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique (QHHT) is impactful, effective and can bring the healing and helpful guidance we desire. Known to have results with amplifying your body’s ability to heal itself, remove karma and realign energies, and learn answers to any personal mysteries. We get the details of how it works and why from Rachel Volk who is a holistic health coach, QHHT and reiki practitioner.
We cover how this modality can provide you access to your higher self and you can more easily tap into your subconscious. We often get stuck in our “thinking” brain or stuck in specific emotions and sometimes we need a way to get a shift or new perspective. You can get answers to many of the questions you may wrestle with, like, why does this back injury keep reoccurring? Or why do I keep repeating attracting negative people? Will I find the love of my life? Have I lived a past life? Does it affect this life?
We also dive into themes that our angels, guides and higher selves want to bring through to us the most often. How each person’s session is unique and aligned to just what that person needs to be able to hear and receive guidance and healing. This modality can change your life in just one session! I share some of my own personal experience in my recent session and why it is such a wonderful resource. I hope everyone will be open to trying at some point!
How to learn more or get your own session scheduled:
Rachel Volk- A holistic health coach, Reiki practitioner and QHHT practitioner who is committed to working one-on-one with individuals on their health challenges and goals to increase wellbeing and long-term quality of life.
Schedule here- http://www.rachelvolk.com/
 
Curious to watch some recorded sessions by Alba Weinman go here! Alba Weinman QHHT sessions Youtube
 
For Dolores Cannon books mentioned and more information about QHHT- https://www.dolorescannon.com/about-qhht/
 
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Guided 10 Minute Meditation-Calm Anxiety, Stress, Chaos & Feeling Unsure

This 10 minute guided meditation on Powered by Joy Podcast is an easeful way to deal with feeling anxiety, stress, unsure, indecisive, or not sure what to do next. When life feels chaotic and loud or sometimes suddenly you feel alone and have anxious thoughts. This meditation is your opportunity to take a few minutes to go within and get re centered and grounded. Reminding you that you have the power of choice, this means you get to choose to remember you are safe and protected in this moment. 
As you breathe you can ground in the truth that you are safe, divinely guided and protected, you can now receive the clarity, peace and love that is within you. You will remember that you are safe to choose what you allow in and receive as your experience in your life. Anchoring in with gratitude that we are all divinely protected and guided in this life. 
Repeat as needed! You deserve it!
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The Truth About Tarot & Oracle Cards...Answering Your Questions ALL!

On this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we dive into some fun! If you have ever wondered about how tarot works, the difference between tarot and oracle cards, or if it’s safe or “okay” to try out, TUNE IN! It’s a topic that can be spicy and often controversial. People seem to love them, be curious, or totally against them! We are joined by my friend April Millar who is an astrologer, certified card reader, and prosperity coach who helps women navigate life’s big transitions-using tarot as a tool for clarity, confidence and cosmic insight. 
Both of us having a childhood and background based in religion, this was a journey for both of us to step into the subject that was forbidden or even scary with curiosity. We had to experience it for ourselves and also decide what tarot and oracle cards were to us. A tool. A tool to help us go within and connect to our own intuition AND to a higher power, God, Source, whatever name you use! It showed up as affirmation & confirmation that we were tapped into our intuition and following our path. To try out or practice with others, check out my Playdate for Ladies event down below!!! ⬇️⬇️
Below are some AWESOME resources and events, including how to reach out to April to schedule your own reading or to get a reading for couples, or even to understand your children or family members better! She also offers Working with the Moon that offers timing, a process to sit, and set intentions based around the cycles of the moon (which is scientifically proven to affect our bodies!) 
Resources:
April Millar is an Astrologer, certified card reader, and Prosperity Business Coach. A former birth doula, she’s guided women through transformation for years, from birth to midlife awakenings. Whether reading the stars or the cards, she’s all about unlocking wisdom, embracing change, and finding a little magic in the messiness of life.
Here's my scheduler for 1-1 sessions: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=24785
Work with the moon subscription: https://www.thewisewomanworld.com/work-with-the-moon/ 
The Wise Woman World: https://www.thewisewomanworld.com/
 
Class for learning about tarot - Lee Harris working with guides: https://youtu.be/oiFmubk7LME?si=HHPu5TmoI-UoRTnk
 
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Break the Cycle: Why It’s Time to Get Off the Merry-Go-Round

Life can feel like a ride—sometimes a thrilling roller coaster, other times a dizzying merry-go-round. Have you ever felt like you're stuck in an endless loop, putting in effort but going nowhere? In this episode, I explore the difference between these two experiences and how they mirror our lives. The merry-go-round may feel familiar, but it often leaves us exhausted, holding on for dear life, and unsure how to stop. Meanwhile, the rollercoaster requires trust, commitment, and a willingness to embrace the ups and downs—but it takes you somewhere.
Are you stuck in a cycle that’s making you feel out of control? Or have you chosen the ride that challenges you, excites you, and helps you grow? Sometimes, getting off the merry-go-round means asking for help, setting boundaries, or making a bold change. Let’s reflect on what ride you’re on and whether it’s time to shift gears. Join me for my first walk and talk episode, where I enjoyed sharing nature and thoughts to ponder.
 
Other episodes to help you make a shift:
How to Make BIG Change with Micro-steps in Your Life- the Easy Way! I E45 https://youtu.be/gU9osG7zpdI?si=jbiNK8StJTEXOHYt
 
Stuck in Life and Frustrated? Why Play is Your Secret Weapon I E31
https://youtu.be/DvxItxIsP54?si=_LDMd_B5_hEYDNts
 
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