Seek The Joy Podcast

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Eda, Janine, and Ashley - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that we have the power to create our own mission statement. No matter what life throws our way, we can choose our mindset, we decide how we want to show up in any given moment, and we can always be the protagonist in our own lives. The choice is up to us - and it's a choice we often have to make over, and over again.  It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Eda, Janine, and Ashley after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared their stories, head over to the

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I’m so excited to share the sixth episode in our new series, “Lessons In”. Lisa Poe is a spirited marketer and the mental-health blogger behind Adventures & Anxiety. Lisa created Adventures & Anxiety in October 2018 as an outlet for her good and bad days, and as a resource for those living with anxiety, too. At the age of 19, Lisa was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. Since then, she’s tried going to therapy, googling treatments, taking prescription medications, meditation . . . she’s tried everything to kick her anxiety and panic attacks too the curb. Today, she can proudly say that while her anxiety will always be part of her life, she’s refused to allow it to become her entire life. She’s found peace. Through sharing her honest experiences and what’s worked for her on her blog, Lisa’s been able to connect with others and support them in their journey, By being vulnerable, Lisa is also part of an important, honest, and much needed conversatio

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I’m so excited to share the fifth episode in our new series, “Lessons In”. Amanda & Christopher Dahl are the healers and Reiki Masters behind Dahl Holistic Health - a family owned business located in San Diego, CA. After overcoming a 20-year struggle with Lyme Disease using Reiki, Biomagnetic Pair Therapy and holistic treatments such as essential oils and herbs, they started Dahl Holistic Health to help others with chronic illness. Amanda & Christopher join us to share a lesson they’ve learned about the power of energy healing, and how finding energy work while in the middle of an 18-year battle with Lyme Disease changed their lives forever. We talk about the growth that came from their experiences with energy work, and the joy they’ve found as a result. It was so powerful to hear how joy came in increments, and the joy that continues to come into their lives as a result of working with energy, both personally and professionally. Amanda & Christopher’s reflections, hon

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Asha Tarry, an author, award-winning community mental health advocate, psychotherapist, and certified life coach. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Asha’s journey becoming a mental health advocate and licensed therapist, being of service while also experiencing what you’re helping others transform, and anxiety and difficult emotions as an experience, and not a characteristic. Asha shares how we can continue to process tough things, do the important work, and practice self-care, all while empowering ourselves in our own activism. Plus, we have an incredible conversation about not denying our experiences with trauma, the importance of empathy as a practice, creating emotional safety for people who have never felt safe, joy existing at the same time as pain, Asha’s biggest dream, and so much more! To learn more about Asha you can connect with her on her website https://lifecoachasha.com/ and on Instagram @ashatarrymental Twitter @asha

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Murray Hidary, a multi-disciplinary artist, tech pioneer, composer, and the Founder of MindTravel. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Murray’s journey with music, music as a powerful language for expression, healing, and emotion, and how he’s moving people to greater purpose in their lives through music. We talk about MindTravel, the inspiration behind this transformative immersive musical experience, and the deeper levels of consciousness he’s been able to tap into through this practice. Plus, Murray shares his insights from quarantine, his top tips for connecting your passion with your purpose, the most impactful lessons he’s taken from music, how to hold space for our emotions, and so much more! To learn more about Murray visit his website www.murrayhidary.com and to learn more about MindTravel visit their website www.mindtravel.com and on Facebook @mindtravelmusic Twitter @murrayhidary Instagram @mindtravelmusic @murrayhidary We'd love

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!  Seek The Joy Podcast stands in solidarity with the Black community against systemic racism and oppression. We hope you’ll join us today in taking a collective pause, to protest police brutality, violence, systemic racism, and the countless senseless murders of black women and men. We will do more, we can do more, and we continue to be committed to sharing stories and uplifting each other’s voices to seek our joy, bring about greater healing, and come together in community. Today, we are postponing the release of our #SeekTheJoy Tuesday episode and instead we are participating in #podcastblackout started by @cult45podcast. Black Lives Matter, today, every day, and always DONATE: George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate I Run with Maud - Justice for Amaud Arbery Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud Justice for Breonna Taylor Petition and Fundraiser: https://www.

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert who helps professional women achieve optimal health through mindful eating, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a half a million downloads and she has appeared on local TV 50 times in the last three years alone. Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1,000 pounds, spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. Now she helps others achieve Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Amber’s incredible journey overcoming food addiction and emotional eating, the assumptions and programming around food, body image, and weight we take on from a young age, the role of weight as self-protection, and the rock bottom moment that changed everything. Amber shares the powerfu

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Jacqueline and Margo - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that the joy that we find in our journey, is the golden ticket. As you’ll hear both women share in this week’s episode, it’s the reward, it’s the thing we’re all after! We miss out on so much when we don’t allow ourselves to experience that joy. It’s incredible to hear from so many people how their lives changed when they found their joy and focused on it It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Jacqueline and Margo after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I’m so excited to share the fourth episode in our new series, “Lessons In”. Lauren Smith joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about changing the narrative and owning our story, and how by shifting her perception around who she is and really digging deep into her truth, changed everything. We talk about the growth that came from this experience, and the joy she’s found. Lauren’s reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we can always choose to be who we want to be, how we want to show up in the world, and the path we want to follow. Lauren Smith is a Business Strategist, Author, Spiritual Mentor, and Podcast Host. Lauren’s believes that we are each born with innate gifts, and it is our duty to share them with the world. Over the last 8 years, Lauren has worked with entrepreneurs all over the world to grow their business online through her authentic, actionable and profitable strategies. Lauren is the co-author of ‘The Whole Pro

From Seek The Joy Media, the creator of Seek The Joy Podcast, comes a new space dedicated to sharing your stories, in your words.  There is real power in storytelling, and when we come together around shared love, loss, laughter, joy and vulnerability, we build connection, create inspiration, and come together in community. We all have a story to share and a voice that is meant to be heard, and we want to share yours. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!  Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, visit www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Katie DePaola, the founder and CEO of Inner Glow Circle, a company that trains female entrepreneurs, leaders and coaches who aspire to transform their own life and the lives of others by becoming a life coach. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Katie shares her journey with Lyme Disease, how she managed the anxiety, self-doubt, and frustration that came with years of being misdiagnosed, and why we need to believe in our own healing. We talk about how building Inner Glow Circle saved her life (she built her business from her bathtub!), finding purpose in our pain and life experiences, and the power of taking inspired action. Plus, we talk about shifting the conversation around invisible illness, the powerful moment outside of her parent’s house that changed her life forever, why we need to ignite our own fire, and so much more! We'd love for you to check out this week's new episode and join the conversation ✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthej

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Gia and Lindsay - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that hindsight is really 2020, and our journey's will always appear so much clearer when we look back with a fresh perspective. When you're in the middle of the journey, when you're in the mud, the confusion, and the uncertainty, it's normal and natural to second guess, to question, and to doubt. But, when you stay the course and stay in trust - everything will unfold the way it's supposed to.  It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Gia and Lindsay after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the ama

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I’m so excited to share the third episode in our new series, “Lessons In”. Mai Nguyen joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about boundaries when it comes to cultivating healthier relationships both on and offline, and her focus on cultivating a healthier community on digital media. She shares the growth that came from this experience, and the joy she’s found. Her reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that you can control the media you consume, and the way it makes you feel. Mai is a creative entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, and the voice behind Little Mai Sunshine, a lifestyle brand and sophisticated personal publication striving to openly share intimate conversations in various aspects of everyone's lives—wholesome living, mental health, personal style diary, travel, and simply everyday life—in an effort to help us all achieve a deeper connection with our realities and build healthier communities. To learn more and connect

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Katie Calder, a Human Design Reader & Intuitive Guide, Mentor, Wellness Content Creator, my friend, and above all else, Human. Katie’s goal is to help empower others to live their best, brightest and most embodied life.  In this week’s new episode we chat about: Katie shares what it means to be embodied, moving from a space of disconnection to connection, her advice for anyone that wants to feel more embodied, and choosing to go within for answers, healing and guidance. We chat about living in a world that says you need to "find your purpose," why Katie no longer compares herself to others, and the role of expanders in her life. We chat about the impact of Human Design, empowerment and its connection to Human Design, the different centers in your chart, your conscious sun, and trusting your inherent knowing.  Plus, we chat about slowing down and evaluating our boundaries, moving away from the narratives that bring you shame, Katie's biggest drea

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Olivia Herrick, a Minnesota-based graphic designer and the founder of Olivia Herrick Design. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Olivia’s passion for design and where it began, dreaming bigger and why it’s important to let ourselves explore different possibilities and imagine what’s possible, and how she balances her own creativity with the demands of her business. Olivia shares her love for goal setting, how she’s learned to manage her own expectations and allow herself to evolve, the importance of setting boundaries in her business, and how we can shift into a positive mindset when we begin to appreciate the seasons in our lives. Plus, Olivia shares her advice for young entrepreneurs and designers who want to start their own business, we chat about her new book (debuting in 2021!), her biggest dream, and so much more! To learn more about Olivia you can connect with her on her website www.oliviaherrickdesign.com and on Instagram @oliviaherric

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! Overwhelm is something we all experience, and over time if we let it do its thing - it can take over our emotional and physical health, leaving us feeling depleted, emotionally drained, and exhausted. Overwhelm is this moment of feeling completely overcome by an intense emotion and feeling that something (or everything) is too much, and too challenging to manage. It’s uncomfortable and it’s defeating, In this week’s new episode, I talk about overwhelm, the different emotions that are coming up during these truly chaotic, emotional, and isolating times, and my top 7 tips for managing overwhelm. Hint: it starts with managing expectations. Sending so much love - always remember that you’re not alone. We’re in this together, and we’re all going to be see the other side of this - together. We'd love for you to check out this week's episode and join the conversation ✨ Check out the show notes here Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter t

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Kaitlyn, Hayley and Nancy - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that our greatest joys often come in the most unexpected ways, and at the most unexpected times. And with that, so does our greatest journey, path, and purpose. Embrace the unexpected, the highs and lows, ups and downs, you never know where it might lead you. It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Kaitlyn, Hayley and Nancy after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website here I'd love for you

I’ve been thinking a lot about what we can do to stay grounded, and not panic, in the midst of COVID19, a time of uncertainty, chaos, fear, anxiety, and sickness For me, creating an action plan has always helped me manage my anxiety, stress, and uncertainty. So, I created a little something, in the hopes that sharing my tips for staying grounded amidst this chaos might help you too. What you do on an individual scale has an incredible impact globally. That applies to what we do physically (good hygiene, social distancing, self-quarantine, etc.) and emotionally, physically and spiritually (how we stay grounded, calm, and in a good mindset). In this new episode, I share my top 8 tips for staying grounded and seeking our joy, tips I've received from you guys about working from home, my views on the chaos and fear, and more.  Sending so much love - always remember that you’re not alone. We’re in this together, and we’re all going to be see the other side of this - together. We'd love for you to check out this

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I’m so excited to share the second episode in our new series, “Lessons In”. Austen Tosone joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about flexibility, in both her career and personal life, the growth that came from this experience, and the joy she’s found. Her reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that change will come, and it’s about how we choose to respond to these changes and allow ourselves to pivot, that makes all the difference. Austen Tosone is the beauty content director at Jumprope and a digital content creator based in NYC. She started out her career in editorial working at magazines like Nylon and Interview and after she experienced industry layoffs she went out on her own as a full-time freelancer for 1.5 years before landing at Jumprope. She has been hired by brands like Glossier, The New York Times, Revlon, and Sorel to create fashion and beauty content for her social media channels and blog, Keep Calm and Chiffon. Sh

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Logan Sneed, an inspirational public speaker, social media influencer, ketogenic diet expert, a best-self coach with a passion for personal transformation, author of "Thank You Cancer", and a brain cancer survivor. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Logan’s cancer diagnosis, what it was like finding out that he had stage-4 brain cancer, what his doctors told him was possible and how Logan’s life began to change when he decided that he wasn’t going to give up. Logan shares how he’s used his diagnosis, something that’s usually a death sentence, as a springboard to create the life of his dreams, how he began to see his diagnosis differently, and how we can begin to believe in what’s possible. Plus, Logan shares the power of a positive mindset and how by thanking our obstacles we can become CEO of our lives and the best-version of ourselves, what he hopes readers will take away from his book, his biggest dream, and so much more! To learn more ab