When was the last time you treated yourself as kindly as you treat others?

In today's episode, we welcome back the wonderful Natalia Garcia to talk about the kind of love no one can live without: self-love. Natalia is a Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, Food and Health Coach, Healthy Food Lover, the Owner of Functional Nutrition and Wellness, and a multi-certified nutrition and wellness professional.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Natalia's thoughts on using self-love and self-acceptance as a shortcut to achieving overall health and well-being. Natalia also shares her thoughts on the easiest way of maintaining healthy habits, making healthy food and lifestyle choices, and why chasing external goals is one of the recipes for disaster.

Plus, we talk about short and long-term goals, the crucial role of gratitude and forgiveness in every fitness and wellness journey, the negative impact chronic busyness has on our health, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 177 of the Joy Found Here and set yourself up for success in becoming the person you always wanted to be.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why you must always start with self-love (2:40)
• About the impact of gratitude and forgiveness on overall health (6:10)
• What does it mean to feel joyful, and why it helps with being present (8:00)
• How chronic busyness impacts health (12:20)
• Why self-awareness is crucial to boost self-love (18:30)
• How to sustain a healthy lifestyle and turn making healthy choices into a habit (22:40)

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Have you ever felt like you and your spouse speak different languages? What if the issue was something more than just miscommunication?

In today's episode, the incredible Barbara Grant and I discuss a subject that is often overlooked and way more common than we think: neurodiverse relationships. Barbara is a Certified Neurodiverse Life & Couples Coach, the Founder of Hope for Couples, and a faith-based professional with over 25 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, and counseling, specializing in Autism, ADHD, and neurodiverse family dynamics.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Barbara's personal experiences navigating neurodiverse relationships, the challenges in neurodiverse marriages, and the importance of therapy and continuous learning in dealing with Autism and ADHD. Barbara also clarifies doubts and myths about children and Autism, the best ways to support neurotypical partners, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 176 of the Joy Found Here and get some of Barbara's wonderful advice on navigating love, communication, and family dynamics in a neurodiverse world.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Barbara talks about her experiences in neurodiverse couples (3:50)
• Challenges and solutions in neurodiverse relationships (9:50)
• The evolution of how Autism and ADHD were perceived in the world (13:10)
• The role of joy and self-acceptance in our lives (17:40)
• Why couples must build trust and accountability (20:00)
• About Barbara's professional approach and resources (29:30)

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Many people have solid reasons to be mad at God, yet only a few have the wisdom to realize it is not about changing our circumstances, it is about accepting the ones we can't change and working from there.

In this episode, we learn a thing or two about resilience, never giving up, and using setbacks as fuel to change the world from the incredible Naomi Riley. Naomi was hit by a distracted driver and suffered several injuries that transformed her life. Despite she had plenty of reasons to give up or simply live her life angry at God, Naomi decided to come back stronger than ever and make the world better for her family. She is the Founder of Text Pledge, a Writer, a Motivational Speaker, a Researcher, a Program Developer, a Mother of three, and a brain injury survivor.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Naomi's inspiring story of resilience and courage, her unique perspective on what we can and cannot change, and her infectious drive to turn setbacks into opportunities. Naomi also talks about her non-profit, Text Pledge, shares her thoughts on the importance of getting ourselves out of our comfort zone, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 175 of the Joy Found Here, get inspired by this badass queen, and ready yourself to ride life by its horns.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Naomi's life-altering accident (3:10)
• Text Pledge's three steps approach (9:50)
• How to deal with crises state brains (16:00)
• Any situation can change; accept the things we cannot change (21:40)
• Get in alignment with your assignment (26:40)
• Comfort is momentary, growth is permanent (32:10)

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• Download Naomi's books
• Visit Text Pledge

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Is it possible to make money doing what you are best at and what gives you joy? Yes. Can anyone become an entrepreneur? Yes. Does everyone begin the entrepreneurship race at the same starting line? Absolutely not.

Helping others turn their hobbies into profitable businesses isn't about sharing empty "you can do it" encouraging BS; it is about democratizing access to capital, resources, and knowledge.

In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Claudia Scott about what no one tells you about entrepreneurship. Claudia is the Capital Access Manager at Startup Junkie, assisting entrepreneurs with the Kiva microloan program processes. Born and raised in Costa Rica, Claudia came to the US chasing her dreams of getting into banking, but she found out rather quickly that wasn't her calling. Taking some time for introspection, she discovered the intersection between what she was good at, and what she was passionate about, helping people in non-profit settings.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear the truth about entrepreneurship no one tells you, Claudia's impressive work at Startup Junkie, and her passion for helping transform people with dreams into successful entrepreneurs. Claudia also talks about underrepresented entrepreneurs, success stories from people who changed their lives thanks to Startup Junkie, the impact of community and mentorship in entrepreneurship success, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 174 of the Joy Found Here and allow yourself to explore a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship that might change how you see your passions, hobbies, and profit opportunities.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Claudia, anywhere she'd like to start (4:10)
• What are microloans and how can they change an entrepreneur's life (8:00)
• Claudia talks about some of the cool things about working with Startup Junkie (15:20)
• From digital to brick-and-mortar. Is it worth it? (27:00)
• Claudia shares her thoughts on inclusion and diversity (32:40)

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How long until you decide to stop operating from burnout?

Most of us have been programmed to care for everything and everyone before even thinking of caring for ourselves. Even though most women can operate like that for years or decades, there is only one thing waiting for them at the top of that hill: burnout.

In today's episode, we debunk the myth that "second parts were never good" with the inspiring Heather Wick. Heather is a Mom of three and a happily married Life Coach and Host Retreat. After traveling around the world with her family for 13 months, Heather reconnected with one of her old loves: coaching. Shortly after starting coaching again and putting together virtual and in-person retreats and workshops, she discovered that's where she feels she can show up most authentically in the world.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Heather's relationship with retreats, her initial resistance toward them, and the yoga retreat that produced a 180° change in her life. You'll also hear about the importance of asking for help, building healthy boundaries for ourselves and others, recognizing we are operating from burnout and much more.

Tune in to Episode 173 of the Joy Found Here and discover the revigorating power of taking a break to regroup that only retreats can give you.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Heather talks about her relationship with retreats and how they changed her (5:50)
• We take for granted the amount of time we have (9:50)
• Sometimes, we just need someone to call our BS out (19:30)
• You can't read the label from inside the jar (26:00)
• The utmost importance of boundaries (33:00)
• We all need to be seen and heard (36:50)

Resources Mentioned:

• The Abundant Ever After podcast with Cathy Heller

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• Email: Hello@heatherwick.coach
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Is it possible to transform stress-induced existences into conscious and positive ones?

In today's episode, I'm excited to chat with another five-star guest, the extraordinary Isabelle Tierney. Isabelle is a sought-after Therapist and celebrated international educator and speaker, a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, and the creator of the groundbreaking Methodology, responsible for transforming the lives of thousands of couples, people of all ages, families, communities, and massive corporations like L'Oreal.

Throughout this episode, Isabelle talks about her tough childhood, the abuse and trauma she transformed into becoming an overachiever with an eating disorder, and her obsession with excellence that led her to burnout. Isabelle also talks about the Methodology, explains why it is so efficient in transforming stress-induced reactions into conscious responses, and the best way to deal with humans' inherited negativity bias.

Plus, Isabelle talks about our "addiction" to living in the red zone, what happens when we are constantly in it, how to rewire our brains to get comfy in the green zone, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 172 of the Joy Found Here and discover how to go from a stress-induced, reactive red zoner into a conscious and positive green zoner.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Isabelle's traumatic childhood and how it affected her (3:50)
• Isabelle explains how her groundbreaking Methodology was born (7:50)
• "It is not your fault, but it is your responsibility" (15:20)
• Things aren't supposed to be this way or the other; there is always a choice (21:00)
• Why is humor such a wonderful thing for couples (31:30)
• How to get rid of the negativity bias (36:50)

Connect with Isabelle Tierney:

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• Get Isabelle's FREE Ebook: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life

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Have you ever been hit so hard by life that you felt compelled to hit the force-quit button?

If you have, you can't miss today's episode because Alex Sabbag's story is what you need to hear to keep going despite all the odds. Alex is a Best-selling Author, business owner times two, and entrepreneur. In 2022, Alex started Soul Dive Yoga, a business that consolidated her as a successful entrepreneur, contributed massively to her healing after a massive blow, and inspired her debut Memoir, "Soul Dive: My Journey into the Deep."

Throughout this episode, you'll learn more about Alex's fascinating journey of healing, courage, and resilience and how her willingness to better herself helped her connect with her true purpose: inspiring and empowering others. Alex also shares practical tips to escape the hamster wheel of complacency, why it is crucial to take action toward our dreams (even if they are tiny steps), the power of decluttering, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 171 of the Joy Found Here and get the tools you need to break free from complacency's hamster wheel.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Alex talks about what led her into the express lane of writing a book (5:00)
• Alex explains why there should be grief camps (8:30)
• "Happy horseshit." What happens when we stop seeking more (15:00)
• "Chaos is always going follow creation" (23:20)
• We have a lot more time than what we think (36:10)

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• Book: Alex Sabbag - Soul Dive: My Journey into the Deep

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Although women have made significant progress in the fight for gender equality, there is still work to be done. As we'll learn from our extraordinary guest, Afarin Bellisario, the key to the broader fight for equality lies in the small acts of defiance.

In this episode, we learn about girls' power from the talented Author, Consultant, and Advisor at MIT, Afarin Bellisario. Born and raised in Iran, Afarin describes herself as a bridge between East and West, past and future, and technology and the human condition. Curious about the world she left behind when she moved to America, Afarin wrote "Silenced Whispers," a fascinating historical novel that paints the story of an Iranian woman for freedom amidst profound social change, and the chaos of World War II.

Throughout this episode, Afarin shares her unique perspective as a technologist and gender equality advocate on the modern world, the use of social media, and women's empowerment through storytelling. You'll also hear about her journey of self-discovery and growth in the face of modernization and technological advancements.

We also discuss the use of AI, and its pros and cons, Afarin shares her unique perspective as a technologist on Google and explains why it is becoming less useful every day, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 170 of the Joy Found Here and learn more about the small acts of defiance you can make to contribute to the broader fight for gender equality.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Afarin talks about how women's rights were before and after leaving Iran (4:20)
• Why Afarin decided to bring back the past through a historical novel (11:00)
• Mentoring as an act of defiance (16:10)
• What moved Afarin to write "Silenced Whispers" (20:00)
• Our occupation is not necessarily who we are (30:10)
• Afarin shares her thoughts on AI and the use of new technologies (38:10)

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• Book: Afarin Bellisario - Silenced Whispers

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