What happens when the very traits you’re praised for turn into the compulsions that drain your energy and block your joy? In this episode, host June Suepunpuck shares her postpartum breakthrough, why logic and control can’t save us, and how overfunctioning at home or work slowly steals joy. Through personal stories, recovery insights, and a gentle challenge, June invites you to notice your own compulsive patterns and experiment with one small boundary that can bring more ease, laughter, and joy back into your life.

Takeaways:

• The importance of seeking support during challenging times.
• Control and logic can sometimes hinder our ability to find joy.
• Recognizing compulsive behaviors is crucial for personal growth.
• Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining joy and energy.
• Joy is a fleeting feeling that requires openness and spontaneity.
• Over-functioning can lead to burnout and joy deprivation.
• Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
• Parenting can amplify compulsive behaviors and the need for control.
• Finding joy involves letting go of perfectionism and embracing messiness.
• Small shifts in behavior can lead to significant changes in joy. 

Things Referenced:

If you'd like to join the Joy Rebellion community and leave a comment about this episode click here. 

Codependents Anonymous

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Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings

Substack: For more podcast bonus materials and behind-the-scenes, as well as, a Joy Community where you don't have to go through the mess alone!

Instagram: The only social media June is really on right now

Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

In this episode of the How to Find Joy podcast, host June Suepunpuck discusses the importance of acknowledging and processing heavy emotions in order to reclaim joy. She shares her personal struggles and emphasizes that joy is essential, especially during difficult times. The episode includes a guided breathing exercise aimed at helping listeners connect with their feelings and release emotional burdens. June also introduces the concept of the 'joy rebellion,' encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions and find empowerment even in challenging circumstances.

Takeaways

• Joy matters more now than ever.
• We cannot avoid or repress our feelings.
• When we avoid these feelings, they trap us.
• The release of feelings creates space for joy.
• Breathing exercises can help honor our feelings.
• Emotions need space to move and be expressed.
• We choose to feel and breathe through the mess.
• Empowerment comes from acknowledging our emotions.
• The joy rebellion is about not waiting for perfection.
• Community support is vital in finding joy.

Things Referenced

Join the Joy Rebellion community and leave a comment about this episode here.

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

Summary 

What lives in the tender space between holding on and letting go? In this episode of the How to Find Joy podcast, host June Suepunpuck explores the complex interplay between joy and grief, particularly in the context of motherhood and intrusive thoughts. She shares her personal experiences of navigating intense emotions after the birth of her child, including the challenges of postpartum life and the fear of losing loved ones. 

June emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and embracing both joy and grief, advocating for a 'joy rebellion' where individuals allow themselves to feel joy even amidst difficult circumstances. Through vulnerability and connection, she encourages listeners to confront their own intrusive thoughts and find compassion for themselves in their messy journeys.

Takeaways

Joy can coexist with grief and difficult emotions.
Intrusive thoughts are common, especially postpartum.
Vulnerability allows for deeper connections and healing.
Naming intrusive thoughts can lessen their power.
Finding joy is a rebellious act against grief.
Compassion for oneself is crucial in healing.
Sharing experiences can foster community and support.
It's okay to feel overwhelmed and seek help.
Life is a balance of joy and sorrow.
Embracing the messiness of life is part of being human.

Things Referenced

Read the original Substack post here

Listen to "How to Find Joy Before You Die with Jodi Wellman"

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

In this episode of How to Find Joy, host June Suepunpuck returns after a year she never could have planned. What was meant to be a short break after Season 1 turned into a year of upheaval, reinvention, and unexpected firsts.

Season 1 was filled with expert interviews and practical tips for finding joy through grief and life’s biggest challenges. It was created for those who want the step-by-step formulas and to hear the end results.

On the other hand, Season 2 is for anyone currently in the messy middle... feeling stuck, starting over, or unsure about who they are right now. Instead of only sharing polished “after” stories, June shows up in real time to explore what’s messy, what’s grounding, and what’s actually helping her stay joyful (or at least human) through identity shifts, motherhood, and the not-so-shiny parts of rebuilding a life.

If you’re craving honest conversations, small sparks of inspiration, and proof you don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward, this season is for you. 

New episodes drop every other Monday, so hit follow and join the journey!

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Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

This is the official finale of season 1 of the How to Find Joy podcast with your host June Suepunpuck aka Joy Guide June! In this episode you can expect:

• Numerous heartfelt thanks from June 
• What to expect for season 2
• When the podcast will return
• What the top 5 guest podcast episodes were
• What the top 3 Just June episodes were
• Who YOU are as a How to Find Joy podcast listener
• Donations are now being accepted for the show
• Where to connect with June for more joy while season 2 is recorded 
• Youtube videos of How to Find Joy podcast coming soon!

TO DONATE TO HOW TO FIND JOY PODCAST:
https://www.joyguidejune.com/donate

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

THIS EPISODE IS FOR:

• anyone who has gone through or is currently going through a tragic event
• anyone seeking advice on how to heal through a tragedy
• anyone who wants to know how to support a loved one through a tragedy
• anyone who wants an inspiring perspective about life during the lowest of times

OUR GUEST: NAKITA REED
Nakita Reed is an Associate at Quinn Evans and an award-winning architect with experience in the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, with a focus on sustainable strategies in design and construction.  She has a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia. She is a registered architect, a LEED®-Accredited Professional, and a certified Passive House Consultant.

She serves on the board of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation and is a co-chair of the Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Heritage Buildings (ZNCC). She is also the host of Tangible Remnants, a podcast for lovers of existing buildings that explores the intersection of architecture, preservation, sustainability, race & gender.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH NAKITA:
Podcast "Tangible Remnants"
Website
Instagram @tangible remnants
Facebook @tangible remnants

JUNE & NAKITA TALKED ABOUT:

• The shocking story of how Nakita found out about the tragic event that killed her 3 family members (her father, step mother, and step mother's sister) and the trial that ensued 
• How she handled the tragic news 
• What she had to go through (from logistics to emotions) because of the tragedy
• The hardship of carrying the burden of an all-consuming grief
• The best description of grief 
• The pain of letting go and the timeline to create closure
• What happened in the trial and finding closure through the justice system when it does not feel fair
• "It was always going to happen" / coincidences that can't be ignored
• Normalizing the ebb and flow of grief 
• How to support someone and hold space for people going through a tragedy and what NOT to do 
• The toxicity of "don't cry" "it will be ok"
• How to find acceptance through tragedy
• The hardship of receiving an inheritance
• Learning to be normal even if that feels like betrayal 
• 3 tips for anyone trying to find joy through a tragedy 
• What Nakita's father would have said about life and living 

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

In this episode, June talks about the struggles of starting something new and why adopting 'Shoshin' aka 'Beginner's Mind' could be the fastest gateway towards joy.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Shoshin Meditation by Soothing Pod

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR:

• Anyone who has just received a shocking diagnosis
• Anyone who knows someone who just got a diagnosis
• Anyone looking to hear what it’s like to have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 
• Anyone who wants real life, practical tips on how to find joy through a diagnosis of any kind

OUR GUEST: ANNA TOWER-KOVESDI

Anna is a 35-year-old, active, outdoorsy, health-conscious, and positive Hungarian woman who got diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 5 months after leaving her family behind,  moving to the U.S., and marrying the love of her life. She is a communication specialist, a former university lecturer, and a certified coach. Anna is currently working as a PR manager and an advocate for people who have cancer and want to respect it.  

DONATE TO ANNA'S GO FUND ME
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-anna-tower-on-her-cancer-journey

CONNECT WITH ANNA

Instagram 

WHAT ANNA & JUNE TALKED ABOUT

• What symptoms Anna was experiencing before she got diagnosed with blood cancer
• The shock of receiving the news
• How urgent care saved her life
• The importance of listening to your body and your intuition 
• Reframing diagnosis statistics 
• The way her relationship with Joe gave her strength
• Inner and mental healing as surprise preparation for the diagnosis
• Setting intentions to get through the diagnosis
• Acceptance: feel the feelings but don’t feed them 
• Respecting cancer and integrating it into life
• The reality of anger and diagnosis
• What her thoughts are on mortality and death 
• Enjoying the human experience when it has a different meaning with a diagnosis
• What joy is now post diagnosis
• 3 ways to find joy after a shocking diagnosis

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

In this episode June talks about ways you can identify if you are a people pleaser and the top 3 ways that supported her towards overcoming her people pleasing behavior.

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy

THIS EPISODE IS FOR:

• Anyone who is currently going through divorce
• Anyone who is thinking of choosing divorce
• Anyone wanting to know how to find joy through this challenging process
• Anyone who wants to hear someone who has been through it and wants practical tips for healing 

OUR GUEST: AUTUMN REESER

Acting came into Autumn’s life as a clear calling when she was six years old and her parents took her to see her first play in the small surf town of Carlsbad, California. She begged to audition for the next one, the jumping off point for a lifelong love-affair with art, musical expression and exploration of the human character and psyche. Autumn’s breakout screen role came as the individualist Taylor Townsend on FOX’s hit teen drama, ‘The OC.’ This launched her into a steady stream of strong female leads on shows like Entourage, No Ordinary Family, Last Resort, and many more. Over the next decade, she became a mother to two boys and found a home telling love stories on the Hallmark Channel, for which she has become a much-beloved and in-demand star. In recent years she’s stepped further into her power by executive-producing for the network, as well as co-writing and directing additional projects for stage and screen. 

HOW TO CONNECT WITH AUTUMN:
Instagram

WHAT AUTUMN & JUNE TALKED ABOUT:

• What is Autumn’s definition of joy
• How she is harnessing her joy right now
• Why Autumn was called to talk about finding joy through divorce
• Being the bridge between the dream and the broken dream 
• The catalyst for her divorce
• Dissolving soul contracts and the business of life
• Learning acceptance during this challenging time
• Initiation into unconditional love as an awakening and a call to alignment
• The struggles of speaking up for what we need and want
• Finding support and asking for help
• The dissonance of past self and current self 
• Taking off the rose colored glasses / seeing reality
• When you know divorce is the right decision
• Autumn’s inner techniques that helped her find joy through divorce
• Starting from what is and using acceptance as a key to shift and what that looks like
• From heroes to villains
• The importance of feeling all of your feelings and how to do it
• Breaking out of the mainstream narrative 
• Shame, terror, guilt, self doubt 
• The gifts that come after divorce
• How to think of divorce as an initiation for your soul
• Practicing how to choose yourself beyond divorce
• Becoming the Creatrix & the Phoenix Rising  / Burning everything down to its essence to find joy 
• How to open your heart again after divorce and move forward

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Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings

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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy