Our most requested episode is finally out! How do you deal with stress? Whether stress is part of your everyday life or you experience it here and there, we all have ways of coping with stress. And for most of us, those coping mechanisms might not always be the best way to handle it. So how can we manage our stress long term and not just focus on short term fixes?

On today's episode, Kelsey Eyers of Sweat CBD comes on the show to share her journey through anxiety and stress and going from "the party girl" to running an incredible company and living the life she's always dreamed of.

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Read the full shownotes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/stress

Welcome to Season 2 of HDYDW!

June is Pride Month and we figured what a better way to kick off the season then release this episode with the amazing Megan Pulvermacher and donating all proceeds to The Okra Project!

Figuring out your sexuality can sometimes be complicated. For many people in the LGBTQ+ community, coming out can cause anxiety or fear. Megs, an LGBTQ+ Life Coach, comes on this episode to share her journey of coming out and living a fun, authentic life. She provides insight and advice to anyone considering coming out to their family and gives hope to those not sure how to move forward.

We talk about

• Smashing gender norms as a kid
• Growing up in the catholic church
• Denying your sexuality
• Coming out to your parents
• Giving your parents grace
• Living authentically
• Helping autistic people talk through sexuality
• How to find resources and people to talk to
• Advice for coming out to your family/friends

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/coming-out

Do you feel like you’re not worthy of a big life? Do you feel like you’re living beneath your potential? Chances are you probably have some limiting beliefs holding you back from the life you’re capable of living. Today on the show, Maria Concha aka Manifesting Ninja comes on to talk about the power of manifestation and how to break through your limiting beliefs so you can start living the life you’ve always envisioned for yourself. Maria went from being a struggling actress to creating TWO six figure businesses and now coaches other women how to do the same and manifest their dream life.

We talk about: 

What are limiting beliefs?
How to identify your limiting beliefs
“Dream Home” Exercise
Working through your money mindset
How you can attract more money
Reprogramming your subconscious
How affirmations work in your brain
Little things you can start doing NOW to change your life

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/feeling-unworthy

When should you combine your bank accounts as a couple? What happens if one person makes more money than the other? How can you have a conversation about money without it ending in a fight? Today on the show, Stephanie and Brad of giveStrength Wellness come on to talk about their journey as a couple with money. From owning a business together, to tackling debt, and having uncomfortable money talks to being a great spot today, they now love talking about money and helping others get comfortable and excited about their money.

We talk about:
How your view of money originates
Should you talk about money before you get engaged or after?
How to talk about money as a couple
Should you keep separate bank accounts
What to do if one person if making more money than the other
How to budget
How to build your wealth
How to deal with student loan
Their FREE Couples Money Management Packet

Read the show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/money-in-marriage

In today’s episode, Dr. Nicole Marcione, a Gerontologist, Biokinesiologist and Body-Brain Longevity Advisor based in California, comes on the show to talk about everything you’ve ever wanted to know about living longer and being healthy. With so much information out there nowadays, it can be hard to know what foods to eat, what supplements to take, what you should and shouldn’t be doing so I had Dr. Nicole come on to set us straight. We dive into 4 pillars of longevity: move, nourish, restore, and connect and talk about small things you can start doing now, no matter what age you are, to start living a longer, healthier life.

We talk about:

• At what age your brain function begins to decrease
• What are epigenetics?
• Why certain areas have people that live longer
• The 4 pillars of living a longer life
• What exercise is the best for longevity
• What is gut health?
• Probiotics vs prebiotics
• Why you should take a probiotic everyday
• Can you take too much probiotics
• What diet is best for your body
• Foods that are great for brain health
• Why sleep is so vital
• Countless ways you can meditate
• Negative effects of social isolation
• How nature literally heals
• What supplements you should be taking
• Small steps you can take daily to live healthier

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/getting-older

Former Special Ops Army Ranger and Protective Security Specialist, Johnny Elsasser comes on the show today to talk about his journey with masculinity and defining what it means to be a man in today’s world. After seeing how men struggled abroad and didn’t know how to open up about what they were going through, he has made it his mission to help men become confident in their own masculinity. In this episode, we talk about what masculinity is, where boys learn what it means to “be a man”, what defines your core values as a man, how to find a brotherhood, and how to start leaning into the parts men aren’t always willing to talk about.

We talk about:
How your masculine core value defines your identity
What we see in other people signifies what masculinity is for us
How media plays a part in defining gender roles
How to start getting in touch with your mind
Getting to the root of your emotions
Finding a brotherhood
How to connect with other guys
The power of “I am” statements
The effects of energy in your own body
Managing masculinity in marriage

Read the full shownotes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/masculinity-in-society-today

What happens when a parent passes away but you didn't have a close relationship with them? Do you still experience the same stages of grief? How do you deal with the "What If's" and wishing things would have been different? Renia opens up about her healing journey after the one year anniversary of her father's death. She talks about how much therapy saved her and helped her see things in a new light. 

We talk about:

• Growing up in NYC
• Losing a dad you weren’t close to
• Why everyone should go to therapy
• Breaking the stigma of therapy
• How to deal with regret
• 5 stages of grief
• What will happen if you don’t deal with it
• Talking with your kids
• What to say to someone who is grieving 
• Are you “supposed to” deal with it in a certain way?

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/losing-a-parent

In this episode, learn from psychologist Dr. Morgan Francis on how to deal with your anxiety surrounding COVID-19. If you're a small business owner, stick around after the show to hear what Joelle has to say about what we need to plan for for these coming months, the importance of cash, and what you can do to make you're not only surviving, but also thriving.

We talk about:

• Difference between anxiety and depression
• Physical reaction to anxiety
• How anxiety looks different for everyone
• Importance of routines
• Different things you can add to your routine
• Working from home tips
• “I’m worried about my parents, what can I do?”
• Focus on what you DO KNOW
• How to set boundaries on social media/news
• Coping mechanisms
• Being pregnant/having kids at home
• What to do if your home is a triggering/toxic place
• Overcoming uncertainty
• What small business owners need to do for the rest of the year
• Cash flow

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/anxiety-covid19

Heartbreak is something most of us, if not all of us, have had to go through at some point in our lives. Have you ever noticed that you always fall for the same type of person? Do you find yourself closed off to love? In today’s episode, transformational love coach Nicole Elissa comes on the show to talk all about how to heal from heartbreak, open up your heart again, and how to attract the partner of your dreams. A lot more goes into what we think of relationships and love than you might realize.

We talk about:

• Learning from our parents mistakes
• How to open your heart again
• How ego shows up in relationships
• How to become aware of your subconscious beliefs
• How heartbreak can show up physically
• Learn how to assess immediately if someone is for you
• How to begin the healing process
• What to do if you’ve been cheated on or cheated on someone
• Why affirmations work for some and not for others
• Tips to find your future husband/wife
• How to accept and cultivate unconditional love

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/heartbreak

Have you considered moving to a new city but feel like it's too big a mountain to tackle? In this episode, I had Miranda Stewart of Sass in the Bluegrass in the studio to discuss what it's like moving to a new city where you have no job, no plans, and no friends. Moving to a new city can appear to be awfully scary but we go over why it's 100% worth it. Find out some tips and advice we give to anyone considering moving to a new city and ways to make it easier.

We talk about:

• Parallels of solo travel and moving to a new city
• How to put ego aside
• Everyone has different paths
• Things to do to immerse yourself in a new city
• Easy ways to make friends
• Being your own best friend
• How to deal with homesickness
• Culture shock
• Exploring your new city
• How to find housing abroad
• Should you buy furniture before or after?
• Resources for people wanting to move abroad

Read the full show notes here: www.joelleriding.com/howdoyoudealwith/moving-to-a-new-city