Joy Found Here

If your kids are persistent, super perceptive (never miss a thing of what's happening in the room), intense, and constantly engaged and alert, you might have a "little livewire" in your hands, and that should explain why they never (ever) sleep. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the Researcher, Sleep and Temperament Expert, and Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Macall Gordon. As the mother of two extraordinary, sensitive, and intense young children who refused to sleep, Macall has been researching, writing, and offering advice as a pediatric sleep consultant for over 20 years. She holds a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford and a Master's degree in Applied Psychology; she is also a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, a sleep infant researcher and lecturer, and a Parenting Coach. 

Throughout this episode, Macall talks about what parents should know about their kids' sleep and how to improve it. We also delve into the myths and the outdated "old school" knowledge about children's health, emotional regulation, and development. 

In addition, Macall explains why sleep interventions on infants younger than 6 months are a waste of time, the reason behind gigantic tantrums, how to deal with them, and so much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• We have a lot more information available than our parents ever had (4:40)
• What parents should know about sleep (and what they should forget) (6:07)
• Why undercutting parents' knowledge is a common thread (11:26)
• A baby in a bed before three can be a rodeo and a half (22:55)
• Children's health, tantrums, and the magical power of charts (28:48)

Connect with Macall:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Pinterest
• TikTok
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• Website

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When we think of selfies, one of the first that comes to mind is: Ugh, I'm tired of the "look at me" generation. Don't you get tired of looking at yourself? Yet a good selfie can be the difference between engaging with your audience or not, especially if you are in the personal branding space. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Liberty Edwards, a small-town girl passionate about showing women how incredible they are. She is a Selfie Coach, a mother, and a trailblazer, famous for helping women become selfie experts and building a business around them. 

Throughout this episode, we delve into Liberty's fantastic story of how she became a selfie coach, her innate skill to find and showcase people's beauty through her art, and how other women's reactions to Liberty's photography inspired and helped her to overcome personal issues. We also talk about motherhood, how selfies can boost self-confidence, Liberty shares tons of tips to take awesome selfies, and more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Liberty's self-love project (4:28)
• Proper lighting can take years and pounds from your face (10:42)
• How to take great selfies wearing glasses (15:12)
• Hide in your closet and practice (22:05)
• Use your selfies album as a confidence spank (29:53)
• How to feel comfortable every time you go live on the internet (31:49)

Connect with Liberty:

• Website
• TikTok
• The Selfie Coach Facebook Community

Let's Connect:

• Website

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Why is it so easy to forget about ourselves and who we are? What is the best way to get out of our own way and reconnect with who we really are? 

In this episode, I'm really excited to welcome Roz Clark. She is a Dream Doula, an author, the Founder & Chief Visionary at Destiny GameChangers, and a Career Coach and Master Teacher. Her passion is helping people break the chains of their self-imposed prisons and reconnect with the sacred, still small voice within. 

Throughout this episode, we learn about Roz's incredible life story, her journey of self-discovery and second birth, and how it is to be a dream doula. We hear some great stories about the incredible work Roz has been doing for over 20 years; we discuss the importance of paying attention to our self-talk, how to reconnect with our essence, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 92 of the Joy Found Here podcast and learn how to find your true self with your joy, vibrancy, and purpose girl: Roz Clark. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Roz's upbringing and artistic inclinations (3:51)
• About the time Roz's life changed drastically (8:51)
• How it is to be a rescuer by nature (18:03)
• The most compelling WHY in the world (21:39)
• How it was for Roz to get out of her way (29:15)

Connect with Roz:

• Website
• LinkedIn

Let's Connect:

• Website

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How comfortable do you feel in your own body? How many sexual experiences do you stop yourself from having out of fear of being judged or shamed? 

In this episode, I'm really excited to welcome Tilly Storm. She is a Holistic Sex and Intimacy Coach, host of The Multiorgasmic Millionaire podcast, which counts over 270K downloads, and one of the top 20 sex coaches in the world. She is passionate about freeing women from the feelings of inadequacy and guilt attached to sexual pleasure imposed by society's pleasure-negative culture. 

Throughout this episode, Tilly talks about her journey to becoming a sex coach, the moment she realized many women struggled with intimacy and pleasure, and how she dealt with her self-imposed limitations. You will hear about the Reclamation, Expansion, and Sexual Mastery phases, the importance of discussing sex with our partners, the taboos around pleasure and sex, and more.

Tune in to Episode 91 of the Joy Found Here podcast and learn how to reclaim your power as a sexual being. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Tilly's background and her relationship with sex and pleasure (3:22)
• Tilly's awakening and her decision to help other women experiencing the same issues (8:12)
• What is a jade egg, and how can it help improve self-confidence and pleasure (15:25)
• About Tilly's transformative and liberating experience (21:11)
• The Reclamation, Expansion, and Sexual Mastery phases (28:03)
• Why discussing sex in the bedroom is crucial for all couples (31:32)

Connect with Tilly:

• Website
• The Multiorgasmic Millionaire podcast
• Get her Free Audio Training - 5 Days to Epic Sex and Pleasure For High-Achieving Women

Let's Connect:

• Website

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Job seekers have much more in common with salespeople and marketers than they think. Because every time they apply for a job, they are selling themselves. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the fabulous Steph Gillies, Resume Branding Expert, LinkedIn Profile Strategist, and Career Story Coach. She is the Founder and CEO of Avant Resume Designs. After high school, Steph wasn't sure what she wanted to do or be, so she decided to explore a bit. 35 different jobs later, she had only two certainties: she wanted to help people and work for herself. 

Throughout this episode, Steph talks about the importance of personal branding for job seekers, how to market ourselves when looking for a job, and why she became a professional resume writer. We delve into the dos and don'ts of writing resumes, common mistakes, and tools available to enhance job searches. 

In addition, Steph shared her thoughts on remote work, how to transition to an industry in which we don't have experience, her predictions for the job market in 2023, and much more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Steph's journey of discovering her true calling (2:55)
• The things you shouldn't write in your resume (8:31)
• The pros and cons of remote work (15:13)
• Salary range. Should you include it in your resume? (20:19)
• How to deal with being laid off from your job (24:32)
• Why personal branding is essential to job seekers (27:04)

Connect with Steph:

• LinkedIn

Let's Connect:

• Website

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What do you say to yourself when you make a mistake? What is your first reaction when something triggers you? How aware are you of your emotions and your response to them?

In this episode, I'm joined by an Emotional Intelligence Educator, the fantastic Ash Val. Growing up with a paraplegic father, Ashley got curious about how the body works, its fragility, and what leverages health. Her curiosity turned into an obsession for learning everything she could about building a healthy lifestyle, and she became a personal trainer. Yet after a decade of exercising, eating healthy, and sleeping well, Ashley realized she overlooked a crucial element of overall health: emotions. 

Throughout this episode, Ash Val talks about her journey and the experiences that led her to become an Emotional Intelligence expert and educator. We talk about why it is only possible to change the macro once we fix the micro, the importance of taking control of our self-talk, and how to gain awareness of our emotions. Ash also explains why dreaming big is a skill that needs to be learned, how to build a powerful toolbox to deal with emotions, why anger is necessary, how to make healthy boundaries, and more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Ash Val and her journey of discovering herself (3:43)
• The importance of the words we say to ourselves (6:48)
• Ash Val's discoveries about emotional intelligence (11:23)
• The four pillars Ash Val lives by (18:51)
• The ego aspects and the ego functions (21:28)
• Exercises to strengthen our emotional intelligence (26:56)

Connect with Ash Val:

• YouTube
• Instagram

Let's Connect:

• Website

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What is stopping you from thinking positively? Why not? Why wouldn't you be the inspiring woman everyone is talking about? 

In this episode, I take a moment to reflect and thank the rollercoaster of emotions 2022 was on a personal and professional level and to divulge everything 2023 will bring to the Joy Found Here community. 

Throughout this episode, I go through some of 2022's highlights, including the arrival of Vincent, my first grandson, the traveling and the connections made, and COVID's timing for slowing down. I also share some ideas we have for the podcast in 2023, like a YouTube channel, official merch, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 88 of the Joy Found Here podcast to learn more about what you can expect from our community.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About 2022's highlights and blessings (4:28)
• How important it is to travel and connect with new people (6:17)
• Official Joy Found Here merch is on its way! (9:01)
• Write your gratitude journal in the present tense (13:01)

Let's Connect:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]

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When was the last time you put yourself first on your priorities list? 

In this episode, I'm very excited to welcome Jacqueline Kent to the show, Speaker, Happy Life Activator and Author of four books. She teaches women to prioritize themselves, empowering them to regain trust in themselves, get to the driver's seat of their life, and be proud of who they're becoming. 

Throughout this episode, Jacqueline takes us back in time and divides details of her life's hectic, chaotic, and wild first years. She talks about how every time her life fell apart; she found herself trying to gather the pieces and making titanic efforts to keep things together. We also talk about the coaching session that changed Jacqueline's life, the inspiration for her books, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 85 of the Joy Found Here podcast to learn more about the life of this girl who refuses to quit. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Jacqueline's background and the birth of her first child (3:48)
• About Jacqueline's fight with depression (8:59)
• How low self-worth can lead us into abusive relationships (14:32)
• A coaching session that would change everything (17:33)
• What happens when we give ourselves permission (20:51)
• A bit about Jacqueline's books and projects for 2023 (22:16)

Connect with Jacqueline:

• Website
• Books
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook Group
• Free journal prompts

Let's Connect:

• Website

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How many things on your to-do list are there by choice, and how many are the ones you just have to do? Finding joy in every one of your actions is a life-changing decision; it makes things easier and multiplies the hours of your day. 

In this episode, I'm so excited to be joined by Jen Potter, Serial Entrepreneur, President of EPIC Mamas, Speaker, and mother of three. She is also the President of EPIC47 Consulting, the Founder and President of Mamas and Babysitters, and a Mentor and Cohort Alumni at Entrepreneurship for All. Growing up, Jen always felt pleasure in doing everything all the time, juggling several jobs, college, and life itself. She still wears many hats, but after learning to delegate, Jen multiplied her time and ability to be everywhere. 

Throughout this episode, Jen shares her background story, how she dealt with her severe ADHD, and discovered her superpower of finding joy in everything she does. We talk about the issues of pursuing perfection, the best way of dealing with unsolicited opinions, and the power of focusing on the things we can do instead of the ones we can't. Jen also described her coaching style, her dreams and plans for 2023, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 86 of the Joy Found Here podcast to learn more about Jen's ability to multiply her presence and time. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Jen's upbringing and how she got where she is today (4:18)
• The magic of boundaries and time management (7:42)
• When did Jen discover her superpowers? (11:26)
• Who decides what we can or can't do? (17:20)
• The power of delegating (27:23)

Connect with Jen:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• Website

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When was the last time you looked at the things you do and inquired why you do them that way?

In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Belle Lockerby, Writer, TEDx Speaker, Expert Clifton Strengths Coach, and Mom. Belle is passionate about words and helping people find theirs, the ones that would help them claim their worth and change their world. In her second book, "The words the caterpillar ate," Belle guides women experiencing "puberty's other end" and the changes in their bodies and spirits throughout the perimenopause and menopause years. 

Throughout this episode, Belle talks about the words we use and the meaning behind them, the need to challenge how we do things and why we do them, and why we find it so hard to let go of certain things. She shares bits of her upbringing, her relationship with her parents, and how she was parentified by them. 

Plus, we discuss her latest book and her inspiration to write it, the importance of identifying when people talk to us from wounds, not scars, and so much more.  

Tune in to Episode 85 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear more about how to enjoy your transition from chrysalid to butterfly. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Belle and how she got where she is today (5:56)
• The mistakes Belle doesn't want to repeat with her daughter (7:55)
• Why are we so reluctant to change? (11:32)
• The reasons why letting go is so hard for most of us (16:13)
• The importance of taking care of our bodies (20:33)
• Thank the voices that remind you of the things you've never done before (25:40)
• What can we learn from a caterpillar's transition (27:02)

Connect with Belle:

• Website
• Books
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• Website

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