What if your low moments were the pathway, the portal to your next big vision?

In this potent episode of Joyfully You, I sit down with Sophia DiMuccio, a woman on a mission here to connect visionaries to turn their missions into movements of massive impact.

We sit down to talk about the quiet, gritty, deeply human side of living a life of purpose, a life that excites you from deep within your soul. We go beyond the buzzwords and into the real energy of the journey—where doubt and discomfort are a part of the journey right alongside the joy and passion.

It’s for anyone who's felt the pull of a mission, even when the path feels blurry. Anyone who wants to know more about what it means to be embodied in leading yourself first.

We unpack:

🔥 Why your lows hold the key to your highest highs
⚡️ How to move through energetic ebbs without making it mean you’ve failed
🔥 The role of self-leadership when no one’s watching
⚡️ The power of reconnecting to your desire—and using it to rise
🔥 Why your “why” has to evolve as your vision grows
⚡️ The real reason most people feel stuck

If you’re navigating a season of confusion, contraction, or straight-up “WTF is next?”—this conversation will help you find your fire again. Not by pretending everything’s fine, but by meeting the low with presence, redefining what drives you, and deciding to rise.

This is your permission to feel the whole spectrum—and to claim your next chapter with intention, vision, and self-trust.

Sophia reminds us that entrepreneurship is less about hustle and more about inner alchemy—grieving, growing, showing up, and leading from within. If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for something but don’t know how to turn that knowing into something real... this one is for you.

This is about building your movement, deepening your why, and becoming the leader this world desperately needs.

Connect with Sophia:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsophiadimuccio/

Work with Sophia: https://stan.store/sophiadimuccio?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacYODyJA6ewknDKlyfaXLrhJUIKHJhxCUCR55Vmk3llpDPVcQFZjsZs7RZbTw_aem_PUN_mDwpQDFLJhIzgA8KDA

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

In this solo episode, I felt like it was time to get real about living as “the joy queen” with this mission to reconnect people to their inner joy and still have days where it feels completely out of reach.

This one’s for the quiet seasons, the low days, the moments when you feel like joy has left the room.

I talk about:

• What it’s like to not feel joyful while being “the joy person”
• Why I see joy as a practice, not a performance
• My go-to grounding rituals when I’m feeling low
• The sacredness of soft days (and how I’m learning to honor them *without* guilt or shame)
• Tiny joy practices that feel real, not forced

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not being more “positive,” this one’s for you.

You are not broken. Joy is not gone. It's just quiet.
And it's still in the room, I promise. 🤍

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

Today, we’re diving into the neuroscience of PLAY — we’re talkin’ brains, burnout, joy, and how play literally rewires us for regulation, creativity, and connection.

I’m joined by Matt Jones, a PhD student, professor at Purdue, and total nerd (in the best way) for all things play and organizational leadership.

We talk about:

• What’s actually happening in your brain when you play
• How play helps regulate the nervous system + heal burnout
• The surprising link between play, leadership, and communication
• How adults can reconnect with play (even if it feels awkward)
  
  

Whether you’re leading teams, healing from stress, or just trying to feel more alive — this episode will light you up in all the right ways. Let's nerd out and play on.

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

What happens when you're dropped in the wild with no food, no clothes, and no idea what’s coming next? For my friend Noa, the answer was… play. In this wildly inspiring episode, we dive into how she used humor, imagination, and childlike creativity to regulate her nervous system and stay grounded during her time on Naked and Afraid. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if play is just fun and games — or if it’s actually a radical tool for survival.

💫 We talk:

• The mental toll of survival mode
• Turning fear into laughter
• Reclaiming joy in the most extreme conditions
• How to bring that same playful power into your daily life

You’re gonna love this one — it’s raw, wild, and joy-filled in the most unexpected ways.

Season 2 - Episode 7

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

Joy Isn’t Just a Mood, It’s a Movement.

What if the joy you feel in those BIG HIGHS in life don’t have to disappear when you go back to your normal day to day life?

In this episode, Hannah - creator of The Joy Movement - chats all about how to take those Technicolor, goosebump-filled moments and actually weave them into your everyday. Because joy isn’t just for the highs—it’s something we can choose, even on the grey days.

We go deep into how to embody joy even when you’re not feeling it,

and what it looks like to build a life that ripples joy out into the world.

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I hold on to that magical feeling?” — this one’s for you.

*video version on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25a2GceGYIc

Stay connected with Hannah:

https://thejoymovement.online/

Instagram: @thejoymovement_

Www.facebook.com/thejoymovement_

Spread more joy with some Joy Movement Merch: https://thejoymovement.printful.me/

Season 2 Episode 6

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

Season 2: Episode 5

Need a hype (wo)man in your pocket? I’m your girl.

Let this be the thing you can come back to again and again on days when you’re feelin extra human and struggling to believe in yourself.

Listen to it on a walk, laying in bed, in the car, hiding in the bathroom, ya know, basically wherever and whenever you need a lil 5 min hype up to remind you of who you truly are.

Borrow my belief in you.

You are here to radiate such great things just in your being in this world.

Thank you.

Maybe this can even be your inspiration to go record your own just for yourself. It’s even more potent

***highly recommend listening with headphones on**

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

Season 2: Episode 14

In part two of this ridiculous yet inspiring series, we’re spilling the deets on how to host your own creative retreat—whether it’s a weekend escape with friends or a solo night with paint, playlists, and a candle that smells like possibility. ✨

We’ll break down:

• What made our retreat so magical (spoiler: it involves a macaroni testimony and kitchen orchestra dances 🎻)
• How to find your people or be your own best retreat partner
• The must-have ingredients for a vibe-y, creativity-sparking experience
• Activities, flow, mindset, and mini-retreat ideas for any schedule or budget
• Ways to keep the creative magic alive after it’s over
  
  

Plus: charades, unhinged warm-ups, and a few finish-the-prompt games you’ll wanna steal for your own crew.

This one’s for the wild hearts who crave more meaning, play, and connection in their everyday lives. Let’s make the ordinary feel extraordinary — together. 💛

A glimpse into creative retreat: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyhCBdvb0S/




**if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, I highly recommend starting there:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ybL8QhNZjBT6I4T8P1ja2?si=54d69e4abdce41ab

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750?i=1000710172573

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

Season 2: Episode 13

What happens when you gather a bunch of wildly creative, slightly chaotic, joy-obsessed humans in one space—with zero pressure and a whole lot of laughter?

This episode is a hilarious, heart-opening look behind the scenes of the creative retreat we co-created together. From late-night dance parties to spontaneous art explosions to tears of laughter, these weekend cracked us open in all the best ways. We talk about how it deepened our friendships, unleashed creative breakthroughs, and reminded us what’s possible when we play together.

Expect storytelling, laughter, and pure joy.

✨ Come listen if you’ve ever craved:

• Feeling fully yourself in community
• Reigniting your creativity in a playful way
• Laughing till your belly hurts with people who just get you
  
  

This is for sure the most hilariously entertaining and unhinged (in the best way) episode yet

Stay connected with me! Check out these links below.

Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750