Joy Found Here

What happens when we are so used to stress that our mind starts seeing everything as a fire? 

In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Andi Clark. She is an Executive & Corporate Stress, Sleep, and Burnout Coach, the CEO of 911 Lifestyle, an Endurance Coach for First Responders, an International Speaker, a Wife, a Mother, and the Host of the Burnout Expert Podcast. 

Throughout this episode, Andi kindly shares bits of her knowledge about burnout, its origin, the best ways to avoid it, and practical tips to reverse it. We delve into the aspects of taking care of our physical health, the importance of seeking joy, nurturing positive thoughts, and the natural paths to building our resilience muscle. 

Additionally, Andi talks about diagnostic testing to evaluate burnout levels, the crucial importance of growing healthy sleeping habits, the many elements that cause burnout before the burnout crash, her work with first responders, and so much more.

Tune in to Episode 104 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear more about the best ways of dealing with burnout.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Andi's burnout story (3:50)
• Stress comes in many forms (11:00)
• The physical aspect of health is much more than just "keeping yourself active" (15:40)
• When our mind sees everything as a fire (18:10)
• The importance of building healthy sleeping habits (22:50)
• Andi talks about burnout's diagnostic testing (27:20)
• Burnout starts way before the burnout crash (32:10)

Connect with Andi:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Listen to the Burnout Expert Podcast
• Visit the 911 Lifestyle's website

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Is there anything you've always wanted to do but ended up postponing forever? As women, we are accustomed to being problem solvers and caring for many things (including others) before ourselves. Although there's nothing wrong with it, and we can find joy in building a safe space for us and our people, that mindset might get us stuck. 

In this episode, I'm so excited to be joined by the wonderful Alison Hall, the Change Agent Coach. After a lifetime of "doing what she was supposed to," including roles in investment management, audit, training, and senior-level recruiting and placement in over 25 years in corporate, Alison decided to start her own thing. She succeeded at it and then did it again, and again, and again, creating successful fitness, logistics, real estate investment, divorce mediation, and litigation support businesses in the process. 

Using her experience in business, marketing and sales, processes and systems, and human behavior, Alison helps other women become their own Change Agent Coaches by identifying their dream lives and bringing their big ideas to life. 

Throughout this episode, we learn about Alison's background and decision to take the leap of faith, start her own business, and inspire other women to turn their hobbies into profitable businesses. We also discuss the importance of planning, finding the right people to help us grow our business, dealing with the "unfunny" part of starting your own thing, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 103 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear more about how to be your own Change Agent and reinvent your life, regardless of where you are at in your career. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Alison's career and how she got where she is today (4:13)
• Why Alison decided to help other women turn their hobbies into profitable businesses (7:18)
• Women's tendency to put themselves in second place (9:11)
• How to tell if your passion can be monetized (15:09)
• Why you should always start with the end in mind (18:14)
• Never hand off the financial end of things when you start a business (26:51)

Connect with Alison:

• Website
• LinkedIn

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Guess what happens when you entertain the idea of achieving something great and, at the same time, tell yourself why you will never make it? Your mind ignores the whole thing; it can't deal with conflicting thoughts. 

In today's episode, I'm excited to welcome Christina Woods back to the show. Christina is a Rapid Transformational Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. She is also the CEO and Founder of Wise Woods Hypnotherapy and Coaching.

Throughout this episode, Christina and I have a fantastic conversation about boundaries, the power of journaling, how to embrace a what-if approach to life, and predictability vs. possibility. 

Christina talks about the goldmine we can find when we ask ourselves why we talk ourselves out of things, the energetics of boundaries, focusing on having more joy and stopping worrying about what we should do, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 102 of the Joy Found Here podcast and learn how to embrace the possibilities and forget about the probabilities. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Forget about the suppose and should be doing; replace them with KEEP doing (5:55)
• Stop living in a world of probability and jump into the world of possibility (10:21)
• How to change your life by embracing a what-if approach (19:10)
• The power of journaling: Confront your thoughts with the real world (24:22)
• Stop making everything about yourself (33:22)
• Christina talks about what empowerment means to her (36:14)

Connect with Christina:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• Website

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Has life ever struck you so hard that the only thing you could think of was getting angry at God? 

In this episode, the mother of four, health coach, model, and actress Heather Gilbert join us to share her heartbreaking story of baby loss and stillbirth. It took 15 years for Heather to talk about the saddest day of her life when, only two days after she celebrated the baby shower of her first son, a routine checkup turned into a nightmare. 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Heather's story, how what looked like a perfect tale of joy and everything going according to plan turned upside down, making her doubt her most profound beliefs. We delve into how losing her baby shook her relationship with God, herself, and her husband at the time. Heather also talks about how she became so resilient and how everything changed when she became compassionate about herself. 

Tune in to Episode 76 of the Joy Found Here podcast and hear about Heather's story and how she went from grief to anger to fulfillment. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Heather's life as it is today (1:34)
• Everything was perfect until... (5:02)
• The hardest goodbye (13:19)
• Angry at God for six years (17:07)
• Starting all over, now as a single mom (25:36)
• The first time crying in a long time, and suddenly, a smile (31:07)
• Sometimes, the toughest thing to do is to be vulnerable (34:47)

Connect with Heather:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

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If you feel you still have gas in the tank and can keep expanding in the personal and professional fields, you are still far from being done. Age is just a number. 

In this episode, I brought Bob Rivera to celebrate our 100th episode. He is a business owner, an insurance industry veteran, a singer, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and my husband. We delve into a relaxed conversation about our 40-year marriage, Bob's television appearances and auditions, and the source of his confidence to perform and speak in front of an audience.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Bob's many talents, unique and positive views of life, and personal and professional relationships. He talks about his love for performing and singing, how it fills him with joy, his innate ability for public speaking, and how he feels about retirement. 

Additionally, you'll hear about the time we cooked for Gordon Ramsay's show, the positives and negatives of that experience, what it meant to him to become a grandfather, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 100 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear more about the show's birth and the people behind its creation. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Bob Rivera's background (2:57)
• Bob talks about how he reacted when I decided to start the Joy Found Here podcast (6:12)
• What it takes to stand in front of an audience with confidence (10:11)
• About cooking for Gordon Ramsey's show (15:10)
• Bob talks about his second attempt to be on TV (23:35)
• Bob shares his thoughts on retirement (30:46)

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Connect with Bob:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Email: [email protected]

Let's Connect:

• Website

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Although we all want to feel fulfilled and accomplished in our careers, we will only do it once we get in touch with our Who. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Gladys Camacho, a Certified Professional Coach who, after a lot of struggle and years of self-development, got in touch with her Who and brought joy back into her career. Gladys had a rough childhood in which, basically, she had to be her own parent. She gave birth to his first boy one month after turning 16, and, knowing the future statistics were forecasting for her, decided to act and provide the best life possible for herself and her newborn. Gladys promised to beat the statistics and get her name out of them, so she did. 

Throughout this episode, we delve into Gladys' story, her struggles, and the decision to get her name out of the statistics most teen moms were into. You will hear about her experiences in corporate America in her teen and young adult years, the positive mindset that kept her going, and the moment she decided helping others find joy in their careers was her calling. 

Tune in to Episode 99 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear how getting in touch with your Who is the first step to bringing back joy into your personal and professional life. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Gladys' challenging first years of her life (2:18)
• The moment Gladys decided not to be part of the statistics (5:09)
• The tough decisions Gladys had to make along the way (11:23)
• Getting an HR job and getting in touch with her superpower (22:51)
• Work should be fun and bring joy (27:13)

Connect with Gladys:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]

Let's Connect:

• Website

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If you are in a dark place or trying to get out of one, there are two things you must know for sure: it is never too late to restart, and you are not alone. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Felicity Nicole, an Author, Speaker, Mentor, and Coach for midlife women who experienced domestic violence or any other form of abuse. After a childhood filled with bizarre domestic violence situations, Felicity repeated her mother's steps and married an abusive husband. After she escaped the toxic bond that linked her to her ex-husband, Felicity created a sisterhood, the She is You network for midlife women. 

Throughout this episode, we delve into Felicity's story, traumatic childhood, and desire to build a safer space for herself and other women in similar situations. She shares how writing started as part of her to-do list and became crucial to her healing process and a more positive and hopeful way of seeing life. We also discuss the importance of community, positive reinforcement and validation, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 98 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear Felicity's inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and healing. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Felicity's childhood (4:12)
• Repeating (unconsciously) her mother's steps (8:01)
• Why it is crucial to lean into a community when we feel "we can't do it" (14:15)
• About Felicity's decision to start writing (21:05)
• It is all about finding the love within (28:47)

Connect with Felicity:

• Website
• Instagram
• Felicity's linktr.ee
• Book: Felicity Nicole - Pieces of Me

Let's Connect:

• Website

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Is the life you created for yourself aligned with your values? Are you giving your children the life you pictured you would? If your inner voice tells you you are not done yet, then you aren't. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Amanda Herr. She is a Career and Leadership Expert and Coach, passionate about helping mid-career women discover and achieve their own version of success. After a tremendously successful career in corporate America, becoming VP of sales and marketing at CNN and President at Digital Desk, Amanda experienced a mindset change, redefined her version of success, pivoted, and became a coach.  

Throughout this episode, Amanda talks about the infinite ways of defining success, how each woman can (and should) create their own version of it, and what they need to change to achieve it. We learn about her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship (while juggling it with her mom's life), her passion for helping other women achieve their dreams, and the liberating power of the magical two-letter word: NO. 

In addition, we explore Amanda's NEXT framework, how to apply it to deal with psychological stress, increase our emotional intelligence, and so much more. 

Listen to Episode 97 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear about how busy and overwhelmed women can quickly turn into happy women.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Coaching is for everyone (3:16)
• About Amanda's decision to raise her children on her own (7:35)
• The different ways of looking at "having a job" (11:03)
• The power of the magical two letters word: NO (16:21)
• How happy women define success (22:15)
• Use the NEXT framework and boost your emotional intelligence (24:34)
• How Amanda's experience in corporate America prepared her for this stage of her life (33:54)

Connect with Amanda:

• Website

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For many women, perimenopause and midlife changes feel like they happened overnight. Most of them can't see it coming because of the lack of information available; they miss the subtle signs their body sends. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the fabulous Karen Cerezo, Women's Health Coach and Personal Trainer, and Certified Health Coach & Trainer for Midlife Women. After being a school teacher for 17 years, Karen really got into fitness and health and decided to become a health coach to help others become their best version. Although she was aware of how harsh midlife could be on women, she didn't grasp the concept until one day, she woke up with joint pain, feeling slow, and with the sensation that the extra 30 lbs she had were somehow injected into her body the night before. 

Throughout this episode, Karen shares her journey in dealing with perimenopause and midlife effects and helping other women to be ready and prepared to deal with them the best way possible. We talk about the four pillars of health: nutrition, movement, mindset, and education, and the massive importance of community for midlife women. 

Tune in to Episode 96 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear how Karen learned to thrive in midlife and helps other women do the same. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Karen's journey into becoming a Certified Health Coach & Trainer for Midlife Women (2:39)
• Midlife kicks us right in the middle (pun intended) (12:02)
• The four pillars of health (19:39)
• You can't out fitness or out diet menopause (23:09)
• Why community is so crucial for midlife women (32:32)

Connect with Karen:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Linktr.ee
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Every time you find yourself lost and powerless in a hurricane of mixed feelings and endless to-do lists, remember you are the one who created it; therefore, you have everything you need to calm the storm. 

In this episode, I'm very excited to be joined by the captivating Lisa Zawrotny. Lisa is a Productivity and Accountability Coach, the Founder of the Positively Productive Systems, and the Host of the Positively Living™ Podcast. She thrives by helping multi-passionate creatives and entrepreneurs prioritize what matters, so they can do less, live more, and breathe easier. 

Throughout our conversation, we learn about Lisa's "origin story," the defining moment of her life when she was a caretaker of an infant, a toddler, and her mother with Alzheimer's. We learn about the importance of practicing physical and mental decluttering to reach joy, the difference between spending time in the zone of genius and the zone of excellence, and we deconstruct how we measure productivity. 

In addition, we talk about how to keep things real and avoid toxic positivity, our reality-creating filters, how to calm our storm, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 63 of the Joy Found Here podcast to learn how to do less, live more, and breathe better. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Lisa's "origin story" (3:35)
• Why do we push ourselves to do everything and a bit more (5:12)
• You bear the weight of the obstacles you refuse to let go (11:09)
• Accept you can calm the storm (14:42)
• About to-do lists, to-choose lists, and joy (18:23)
• Our brains mean well, but they are jerks (24:01)
• Zone of genius and zone of excellence (28:49)
• Be real and avoid toxic positivity (35:03)

Connect with Lisa:

• Website
• Positively Living Podcast
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

Let's Connect:

• Website

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