Powered by Joy Podcast

Feel Your Feelings, Negative and Positive!

We are celebrating 25 full length episodes of Powered By Joy Podcast as of last week’s episode! This week is a quick listen where we discuss embracing the light and dark side of ourselves and our emotions! It can’t always be sunshine, joy and happy abundance, sometimes we need to feel other emotions that are closer to sadness, grief, frustration, anger, and more!
Both are valuable and necessary!
 
In upcoming episodes we will dive deeper into what this looks like in action! This week is about realizing this is how we are made, and we are healthier when we can acknowledge and feel our emotions! 
 
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Using Joy to Cope with Stress & Negative Emotions-Part 3-Permission to Feel Joy!

Welcome to Powered by Joy Podcast! In this episode, we explore the powerful and transformative impact of choosing joy and play as a tool to cope with stress and negative emotions. Many of us feel stuck in cycles of fear, anger, frustration, or anxiety, thinking that joy and abundance are for other people, not ourselves. If this resonates with you, we are diving into two essential keys that can help shift your mindset and bring more joy into your life.
In the final part of our three-part series (make sure to listen to the first 2!), we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission to experience joy. We reflect on how our ancestors relied on community and role models for guidance and how, in modern times, social media often exposes us to negative influences. To counter this, we must actively seek out and engage with positive role models who embody joy, kindness, and abundance. By curating our social media feeds and joining supportive communities, we can surround ourselves with uplifting influences.
We also emphasize the importance of giving yourself permission to feel joy and seek pleasure. This involves recognizing and healing any internal barriers that prevent you from embracing positive emotions. Whether through journaling, seeking professional help, or connecting with like-minded individuals, taking steps to prioritize joy can lead to profound personal growth and a more fulfilling life.
Join us as we explore practical strategies to cultivate joy, connect with positive communities, and give yourself the permission you need to thrive. Remember, you are not alone on this journey. There are people who care about you, and together, we can light the path towards a life filled with joy and abundance. Don't forget to share this episode, follow us on Instagram, subscribe on Youtube and join our growing community dedicated to the pursuit of joy. Thank you for tuning in, and we'll see you next week!
*Disclaimer-On this podcast I am sharing from my own personal experiences and what tools have helped me, it is not intended to and should not replace professional advice. My episodes should never replace professional advice of any kind. If you struggle with negative thoughts or depression please seek professional guidance.
 
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When you are looking to dive deeper or looking for more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to explore more ways to shift that stressful moment and negative emotions to a new and more loving coping tool and desire to experiencing more ease and joy AND may need to feel you have permission, you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt
To ask specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews.
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Using Joy & Play to Cope with Stress & Negative Emotions- Feminine & Masculine Energy Tools-Part 2

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we explore the concept of choosing the right type of play to bring joy and explore more ways to effectively manage stress and emotions. Building on the previous episode,we delve into how aligning your play with either feminine or masculine energy can help counterbalance your current emotional state. We touch on feminine energy with qualities such as being flowy, intuitive, nurturing, and creative, whereas masculine energy is associated with structure, assertiveness, focus, and protection. Depending on one's dominant energy, different types of play can often help restore balance.
For those who find themselves in their masculine energy—often associated with stress, anger, or dominance—consider engaging in more feminine activities. I share a personal story about dealing with stress by diving into feminine energy, which meant crying extensively for far too many hours... However, I realized that a more effective strategy would have been to engage in a masculine activity like an intense workout, which always helped me feel grounded, empowered, and centered. Conversely, if one is predominantly in their feminine energy, characterized by worry, helplessness, or anxiety, engaging in masculine activities can provide a balancing effect. 
We consider the importance of finding a balance between these energies through play, doing so could significantly impact how you handle stress and emotions. One suggestion is to make a list of activities that fall into both categories and to refer to it when needed, depending on how you are feeling. Additionally, a bonus tip is exploring opportunities to show acts of kindness as a powerful way to shift your emotional state, adding a layer of fulfillment and joy through service to others. Shifting your focus off yourself and onto coming from kindness towards others can be a surprisingly helpful tool. 
To conclude, your suggested "homework" assignment: create a list of playful activities aligned with both masculine and feminine energies, and use it as a resource in times of stress. For example, painting for feminine and doing a boxing workout for masculine. Highlighting the importance of feeling worthy of joy and giving yourself permission to experience it, hints at further discussion in the next episode. So make sure you stay tuned next week!
Check out Part 1 Episode 23- Using Joy to Cope with Stress-Using Joy and Play to Cope with Stress Part 1 I E23
Episode 9- Tapping into your Inner Child for more Joy- helps with ideas to find more joy- Tapping into Your Inner Child for More Joy I E9
 
*Disclaimer-On this podcast I am sharing from my own personal experiences and what tools have helped me, it is not intended to and should not replace professional advice. My episodes should never replace professional advice of any kind. If you struggle with negative thoughts or depression please seek professional guidance.
 
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If you are looking to dive deeper or looking for more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to explore more ways to shift that stressful moment and negative emotions to a new and more loving coping tool and desire to experiencing more ease and joy, you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt
To ask specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews.
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Using Joy & Play to Cope with Stress and Negative Emotions- Part 1

This episode of Powered by Joy Podcast, we discuss coping with stress and intense emotions. We begin by reflecting on how most of us deal with stress, Perhaps numbing through activities like endless scrolling, ignoring feelings, or reacting with irritability. We explore the importance of developing healthy coping tools. I share a couple personal stories from childhood escapism through imaginative play to later transitioning to things like eating sweets and food for comfort. By becoming aware of our feelings and how we are coping we can try to use new strategies. With a few helpful questions this can become another practice and add more tools to your coping tool box.
Some of my experiences with coaching and going through the Tony Robbins' Mastery University, helped me become more aware of my stress responses and develop healthier coping tools. Wanting to share what was learned; the value of intentional actions like asking oneself the right questions (which you learn in this episode!), identifying the right activities that bring joy, peace, or happiness, and ensuring these choices do not lead to regret. Considering the importance of physical movement and play, sharing how activities like playing with my children or taking a relaxing bath helped me manage stress. I encourage you to find joy and gratitude in small moments, proposing the idea that deliberate, joyful actions can significantly impact one's emotional well-being. Over time it can also increase your capacity for more joy in your daily life.
The following episode will be diving further into specific ideas and ways to think up ways to play or feel/seek joy in those stressful times! So make sure you tune in next Tuesday!
Two previous episodes may be great tools to revisit or hear for the first time on this topic.
Episode 9- Tapping into your Inner Child for more Joy- helps with ideas to find more joy-    • Tapping into Your Inner Child for Mor...  
Episode 21- Ditching those Negative thoughts to help with transitioning from stress to an ease and then hopefully over to love based or peaceful thoughts.    • Ditch Your Negative Thoughts! 5 steps...  
*Disclaimer-On this podcast I am sharing from my own personal experiences and what tools have helped me, it is not intended to and should not replace professional advice. My episodes should never replace professional advice of any kind. If you struggle with negative thoughts or depression please seek professional guidance.
To Connect with me: If you are looking to dive deeper or looking for more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to explore more ways to shift that stressful moment and negative emotions to a new and more loving coping tool and desire to experiencing more ease and joy, you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt -https://www.poweredbyjoypodcast.com/m...
To ask specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews. To connect with me, sign up for the Newsletter to learn tools and ideas I have gained on my journey, and join a community that is like-minded. You will also be first to know about any upcoming podcast topics, free tools and events.
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Not Comfortable Celebrating Wins or Joy Even Feels Scary?

In this episode of Powered by Joy Podcast we are diving into people who struggle with feeling like it's braggy to their wins and successes? Or just not capable of enjoying and celebrating  accomplishments or blessings? If so, you're not alone. Many of us find it challenging to acknowledge our accomplishments, fearing judgment or appearing too self-centered. However, it's essential to celebrate our joys and achievements, both for ourselves and to inspire others.
Most often it seems to be two types of sharing: ego-based, which seeks to raise status and gain attention, and heart-based, which stems from genuine joy. Recently, I realized my discomfort in sharing a significant personal milestone—a long-awaited dream car —stemmed from fearing it would seem braggy or boastful. This hesitation is common, as we're often taught from a young age to suppress our joy to fit in. Often, we don’t share our joy, because we feel we don’t even have something small to feel joy about! 
A powerful lesson I learned from a Tony Robbins event was to celebrate even the smallest wins with physical gestures and vocal expressions. So we discuss starting small, celebrate with yourself, then share with close friends and family, and eventually, with the broader world. Overcoming the fear of judgment and unworthiness is key to expanding our capacity for joy. The more we keep it to ourselves the more our capacity for joy contracts and shrinks! Yuck!
Here are 3 steps to get you more comfortable sharing that JOY!
Start Small: Celebrate everyday accomplishments with enthusiasm with yourself.
Share with Safe People: Begin by sharing your joys with trusted friends and family.
Expand Your Comfort Zone and Joy Capacity: Gradually move towards sharing in larger groups or on social media.
Let's make a conscious effort to celebrate our successes and share our joys. By doing so, we can lead by example and create a positive ripple effect, encouraging others to embrace and express their own joys. Maybe your small share of joy with someone else plants the seed for them to see a small moment of joy in their own life they wouldn’t have noticed before. Let's be the people who spread some joy, gratitude and celebrate life's wins and blessings more often.
 
Check out this short video that is an excellent follow up with Brene Brown and Oprah about Joy being the most terrifying emotion.- Dr. Brené Brown on Joy: It's Terrifying | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network
 
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Ditch Your Negative Thoughts- 5 Ways to STOP Your Inner Critic

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, we explore the power of our inner dialogue and how we can shift from negative, critical self-talk to compassionate, love-based thoughts. I share how, during a difficult period in my life, I started looking for help to cope with life. Through the book "The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield, it taught me the importance of positive thinking and gratitude even in tough times. By focusing on our inner dialogue (that critic who often won’t shut up!), we can begin to notice and change the critical voice inside our heads, replacing it with one that is coming from love and compassion, and not fear and judgment.
We will review five practical, helpful steps to transform our mindset and make space for more joy.
1) Set an intention each morning to listen to our thoughts using a physical reminder like a bracelet to snap upon noticing the negative voice or thought.
 2) Acknowledge the negative thoughts when they occur. If possible time-wise, also ask with curiosity, where is this thought coming from?
 3) Shift the thought(s) to more positive, believable thoughts, examples given on how to do so in the episode.
 4) Incorporate gratitude into our new thoughts, can you shift all the way to gratitude?
 5) Remember that this is a continuous Practice where we aim for progress, not perfection. 
Bonus step- Try viewing this process as a game, focusing on how quickly you can catch and transform negative thoughts to a better more king, loving thought. Through these steps, my hope is that you will create more space for joy in life by fostering a supportive inner dialogue (quieting the critic) and practicing gratitude daily. Become your own cheerleader! 
Book recommendation-The Success Principles, by Jack Canfield
*Disclaimer-On this podcast I am sharing from my own personal experiences and what tools have helped me, it is not intended to and should not replace professional advice. My episodes should never replace professional advice of any kind. If you struggle with negative thoughts or depression please seek professional guidance.
 
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If you are looking to dive deeper or looking for more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to explore more ways to shift that voice and the negative thoughts and start to unleash your empowered more joyful self, you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt
If you have specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews.
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5 Steps to Stop Self-Sabotage: Feeling Worthy of the Good in Life

In this episode of the Powered by Joy podcast, I share a personal story (vulnerability time!) about overcoming self-sabotage and feeling worthy of joy, pleasure, abundance, and good things in life. We discuss the challenge of self-sabotage when we feel unworthy of good things, and how that can rob us of joy and deeper connections with others. I compare two different vacations to Moab, highlighting how my mindset shift led to vastly different experiences despite similar circumstances. I share how I let stress and negative thoughts on the first trip dampen the level of joy and fun on our vacation, but by working on self-awareness and changing my mindset, this time transformed my experience into one filled with gratitude, presence, and joy.
We dive into 5 practical steps to recognize, trust, and change negative thoughts and behaviors, fostering self-compassion and joy. Emphasizing the importance of setting intentions, being present, and creating space for gratitude, I encourage you to enhance your joyful experiences. Here are five practical steps on stopping self-sabotage:
Acknowledge your behavior, thoughts, and emotions. (gotta notice them first!)
Trust that your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are NOT who you are and that means they can change.
Stop judging yourself for your thoughts and behaviors; get curious about them instead.
Explore the root causes of your responses without judgment, offering compassion and forgiveness to yourself.
Practice enjoying small joyful moments regularly to build up your capacity for larger amounts of joyful experiences.
By practicing these steps, you can start to expand your capacity for joy and have more fulfilling experiences more often! 
To learn more about the inner child and joy check out episode 9- Tapping into Your Inner Child for More Joy
To listen to a guided meditation on healing your inner child so you can hold the space for more joy episode 18- Guided Meditation for Healing and Listening to Your Inner Child I E18
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If you have specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews.
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Small Joys, Big Happiness: Discover More Joy to Change Your Life

In today's episode of the Powered by Joy Podcast we're embarking on a treasure hunt for joy, drawing inspiration from the childhood game "I Spy." We explore how this game can be a tool for seeking and experiencing joy in our daily lives. We discuss how joy isn't just found in big moments like the birth of a child, a wedding, or achieving a major goal, but also in the small, everyday experiences. Especially those found in nature, which happen to usually be FREE! By setting an intention each morning to notice and acknowledge little moments that bring joy, we can transform our perspective and enhance our overall happiness. When is the last time you let yourself be excited, smile or share in your enjoyment of something small like a butterfly coming to visit you?  I encourage you to share these moments with others, which means spreading joy and creating more opportunities for connecting with those around us. 
I shared personal stories and insights on how moments of joy can be fleeting if not intentionally sought after and appreciated. We discuss the pure, unfiltered joy children experience and how adults can learn from this. It’s important to remember we are all worthy of experiencing and receiving those small moments of joy. 
Through this practice, my hope is that you can fill your lives with countless small joys, creating a life overflowing with happiness. Let’s not get to the end of life and only have a few big moments we remember filled with joy. Let’s get that “I spy” game in high gear and make daily life a little more joyful! 
To join along in the fun of the I Spy Joy Challenge, we will start on Monday May 27th!!!, follow me on Instagram at- Powered by Joy Podcast- https://bit.ly/3vzaMFV
To learn more about the inner child and joy check out episode 9- Tapping into Your Inner Child for More Joy
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If you are looking to dive deeper or looking for more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to keep your focus on finding more daily joy and figuring out  how to shift your thinking, you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt
If you have specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews.
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Guided Meditation: Healing and Listening to Your Inner Child

This episode of Powered by Joy Podcast is our 2nd guided meditation that dives into connecting and healing your inner child. Begin or continue to heal old beliefs that no longer serve you that started in your childhood. Our inner child has a lot to say! If we learn to listen and trust that voice within, it can launch us forward in growing and healing.  It can empower you to make space for more joy, peace and happiness when we start to tune in and listen to that guidance. You may even start to hear guidance that reminds you of how you liked to play and find joy more easily in your daily life. 
 
When we start to give time and listen to that inner child we can start to offer ourselves more love and understanding, which means also opening to offering that to those around us. It can be powerful and sometimes not easy to stop and tune in and offer a safe space for that small voice to speak. This is also a meditation you may find you need to listen to more than once as you move through more layers of healing. Healing is like the layers of an onion, so it can be necessary to go back in and invite more love and healing more than once. 
 
Tune in and make sure you are comfortable and in a quiet space to hopefully have no distractions so you can give yourself well deserved time. 
 
If you want to learn even more about the topic of all the wisdom your inner child is waiting to share with you, please check out episode 9-Tapping into Your Inner Child for More Joy.  You will find lots of tips and helpful perspectives. 
 
Looking to dive deeper or would like more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to connect with your inner child and using those tools to empower yourself to make big changes in your life, you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt
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Living with More Compassion & Curiosity, Less Criticism.

In this episode of the Power by Joy podcast, we explore the concept of being the first to offer compassion and curiosity over judgment and doubt in various situations. We begin by my sharing a personal experience of feeling frustrated when an appointment didn't go as planned, highlighting the challenge of practicing compassion in real-life scenarios.
We reflect on the idea of giving others the "benefit of compassion and curiosity" rather than the "benefit of the doubt," emphasizing the importance of assuming positive intentions and being open to understanding others' perspectives.
Throughout this  episode, I encourage you to consider the impact of their reactions on interactions with others, both in everyday encounters and in close relationships. We discuss the power of setting intentions to practice self-compassion and curiosity, offering practical tips for recognizing and reframing negative self-talk.
I will challenge you to take the initiative in offering compassion and curiosity, starting with yourselves and extending it to others. By reframing judgments and assumptions, I suggest that individuals can create more authentic connections and reduce stress and anxiety in their lives.
The episode concludes with a call to action for you to embrace the practice of offering compassion and curiosity as a way to cultivate joy and connection in your lives. I invite you to reach out if you need support in adopting this mindset shift, emphasizing the transformative potential of choosing compassion over judgment.
 
If you are looking to dive deeper or looking for more one-on-one guidance with getting clarity on how to default to compassion and curiosity instead of jumping to judgment or anger,  you can schedule time with me here-Clarity Call- One on One appt
If you have specific questions or comments you can send me an email at the link below. I appreciate you taking time to subscribe, rate, and review, so you can stay tuned for our weekly episodes, meditations, solo discussions, and inspiring interviews. I love receiving questions and comments to hear your thoughts on the episode!
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