Joy Found Here

Connecting to ourselves, mentally and physically, on a deeper level helps us open ourselves up to giving and receiving more love. 

In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Antonia Balazs. After dedicating a season of her life to practicing yoga and focusing on personal growth, Antonia met her husband. She realized that had she not spent the time to connect to herself on a deeper level, she wouldn’t be the same partner to her husband. Today, Antonia is a relationship coach who uses the ancient wisdom of Kundalini yoga to help women ignite intimacy, connection, and passion in their marriage. Antonia shares her extensive knowledge of Kundalini yoga with her  clients, helping them unlock new ways to connect with themselves and their partners. 

Throughout this episode, Antonia talks about her journey to discovering the power of Kundalini yoga and how it has helped keep her marriage passionate and joyful. Antonia shares how she was introduced to Kundalini, why it is different from other types of yoga, how it is possible for relationships to continue being exciting after the beginning, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 74 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear about Antonia’s journey to unlocking a deeper marriage!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Antonia’s relationship history and her marriage (3:53)
• Antonia’s yoga journey (7:30)
• How Kundalini is different from other types of yoga  (20:15)
• How you can reignite passion in your relationship (29:46)
• Antonia’s advice for igniting intimacy (35:13)

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Life coaches provide value to anyone, no matter what stage of life you’re in or what you’re going through.  

In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Patty Cuevas. After losing her father and navigating other major life events, Patty has become passionate about helping women after going through a major turning point in their life. Through her life coaching and her podcast, The Listen Bella, Patty inspires women to rediscover their confidence by tapping into their strengths and talents. It’s never too late to seek out a life coach who can support you along your journey in life! 

Throughout this episode, Patty talks about the events in her life that led her to begin her life coaching business. You will hear about her grieving experience after losing her father, why she was inspired to start life coaching, how the world is still grieving from the global pandemic, and how the foundational relationship she has with her faith has helped her throughout the most challenging times in her life. 

Tune in to Episode 73 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear about Patty’s inspiring story!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Patty’s background  (3:54)
• About Patty’s experience with grief and how it comes in waves (7:14)
• What led Patty to go into coaching (20:36)
• How the global pandemic has led to worldwide grieving (38:40)
• Ways that Patty’s faith has been a foundation in her life (42:45)

Connect with Patty Cuevas

• Podcast - The Listen Bella 
• Website
• Instagram

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No matter how many parenting books are read or parental advice is given, nothing can prepare new parents for how their life will change after having a child. 

In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Patricia Grenseman, a certified Postpartum Doula and Sleep Consultant. After Patricia had her first child, she went through a difficult and challenging transition full of overwhelming emotions and unmet expectations for what motherhood would be like. Since then, Patricia has learned from her experience and is dedicated to getting to know families and working with them through the newborn period. Through personalized postpartum support, Patricia is committed to helping parents have a positive Fourth Trimester experience while navigating the ropes of being new parents.

Throughout this episode, Patricia shares her Postpartum expertise. You will hear what made her personal experience with her newborn child challenging, ways that she supports new parents in-home and virtually, her advice for new mothers struggling with their weight and recovering from giving birth, the high standards new moms hold themselves to, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 72 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear how Patricia is passionately helping new parents as a Postpartum Doula! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Patricia’s personal pregnancy experience (3:52)
• What Patricia’s role is as an in-home Postpartum Doula (11:21)
• Patricia’s advice for women recovering from a C-section (25:36)
• Why it’s hard to define the high standards new mom’s hold themselves to (32:40)
• Where new parents can find support outside of a Postpartum Doula (34:27)

Connect with Patricia Grenseman

• Website - Virtual Doula Support!
• Instagram

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Do you feel disconnected between your spirituality and your sex life? If so, today’s guest will help you along your sexploration to discover how to transform your sex life through spirituality! 

In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Ava Ashe. After embarking on a journey to discover how sex fit into the realm of spiritualty, Ava discovered that the two are interconnected. She is a Multi-Orgasmic Mentor, Authentic Tantra Practitioner, and Hypnotherapy Practitioner who helps people transform and heal their sex life through spiritual tools. Ava is passionate about making sex fun again, uncovering the trauma blocks that are hindering pleasure, and reaching spiritual fulfillment through sexual expression. 

Throughout this episode, Ava talks about her spiritual journey that led her to sexual healing, what Tantra is, how to identify the trauma blocks that are holding you back in your sex life, ways that she guides people towards more pleasure, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 71 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear how you can take your pleasure into your own hands! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Ava’s spiritual journey that led her to sexual healing (3:19)
• What Tantra is (9:30)
• How trauma impacts our ability to feel and embrace pleasure (14:47)
• Ways that Ava teaches people how to feel more pleasure  (22:03)
• Benefits of orgasm and being in a state of pleasure (26:00)

Connect with Ava

• Website
• Instagram

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Have you or someone you know gone through a divorce? Among the many emotions that come with ending a marriage, handling the finances is one of the trickiest parts to navigate. 

In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Tracy Coenen. Tracy is a Forensic Accountant and the Creator of the Divorce Money Guide. This guide helps people who are wary of their ex-partners financial handling by providing them a step-by-step process  to help them determine where and how much money is missing. Tracy is passionate about helping women who are going through a divorce to gain clarity on their financial situations and create a plan to resolve any financial conflict. 

Throughout this episode, Tracy talks about her journey to becoming a Forensic Accountant and where along this path she was inspired to help women getting divorced handle their finances. You will hear about the different steps she includes in the Divorce Money Guide, stories from clients that she has helped, money management red flags to look for in a marriage, why it’s important to be inquisitive, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 70 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear Tracy’s advice for money management when it comes to marriage and divorce!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Tracy was led to her career as a Forensic Accountant and the Divorce Money Guide (3:35)
• What Tracy includes in her Divorce Money Guide (9:07)
• About The Marriage Money Guide that Tracey is creating (15:20)
• Red flags to look out for when it comes to money management in marriage (21:32)
• About Tracy’s news features (39:02)

Connect with Tracy Coenen

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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How are you nurturing your relationship with yourself? As mothers, we put in so much effort to maintain and support our children and other relationships in our life that we end up leaving the most important relationship on the backburner, the one we have with ourselves. 

In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the wonderful Sarah Carpenter. After having her four children and becoming a single mother, Sarah felt lost and disconnected to her identity outside of being a mother. This sparked Sarah’s mission to rediscover who she was as a woman and search for the right tools to help her nurture the relationship she had with herself. Today, Sarah shares her wisdom with other women through her coaching business. 

Throughout this episode, Sarah shares what she has learned while working on her relationship with herself and the advice she wants other women to take away. You will learn how Sarah started this journey, what she describes as “the bravest thing I have ever done”, three actionable tips for listeners to build a better relationship with themselves, and why she decided to pursue life coaching as a career. 

Tune in to Episode 69 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear why it’s important for women to focus on their relationship with themselves!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How motherhood has changed Sarah’s life (3:36)
• The bravest thing that Sarah has done in her life  (13:38)
• How Sarah discovered life coaching and why she decided to pursue it as a career (25:29)
• Why talking yourself into anything is a red flag (33:00)
• Three tangible tools to build a better relationship with yourself (40:18)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Free Feminine First Workshop

Connect with Sarah

• Website

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Clutter is easy to accumulate, in our physical spaces and in our mind. These spaces get their clutter from the energy that we bring into them. Understanding and leveraging our masculine and feminine energy helps us to declutter our physical and non-physical spaces in order to escape burnout and embrace empowerment. 

In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Olivia Heine. Olivia  is the Burnout & NLP Success Coach behind Decluttered Intentions. As a speaker and coach, she is passionate about tapping into your feminine flow and building a time-freedom lifestyle. Not only that, but Olivia is on a mission to reconstruct our thoughts of success and how we can achieve it. Through her teaching of the “Feminine Art of Productivity and Success”, Olivia coaches high achieving women and supports them to end the toxic cycle of overworking, hustle, and stress. 

Throughout this episode, Olivia talks about her multiple projects. You will hear what led her to building Decluttered Intentions, why she became passionate about femininity, how she built her business, the different workshops and courses that she offers, and so much more. Olivia is here to remind you that you are capable of more than you know, so why not see where it takes you!

Tune in to Episode 68 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear from Olivia about the importance of decluttering our intentions and embracing our femininity! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Olivia’s background that led her to where she is today (2:41)
• How Olivia built her business (16:45)
• The impact of Olivia’s discovery on her business  (32:36)
• About the Feminine First Workshop (43:35)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Free Feminine First Workshop

Connect with Olivia 

• Website 
• IG: 
• Facebook Group: 
• Youtube: 

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Every woman’s experience with menopause is unique. However, one commonality for many is the surprising weight gain due to the drastic hormonal changes. Losing these stubborn pounds can be incredibly difficult, and it doesn’t help that unhealthy, sugar-filled foods are advertised everywhere we look. 

In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Laurie Lewis to talk about intermittent fasting. After gaining 50 pounds of stubborn hormonal weight during menopause and struggling to lose the weight for 4 years, Laurie gave intermittent fasting a try and has never looked back. Today, Laurie has since lost the weight and hasn’t missed a day of intermittent fasting in 5 years. Through her coaching business, she helps other women to apply intermittent fasting to fit their lifestyle so they can get back to feeling their best. 

Throughout this episode, Laurie shares her personal experience with intermittent fasting along with the science behind why so many women have found success with it. You will hear what to expect in the beginning stages of intermittent fasting, what the four categories of foods Laurie tells her clients to keep track of, how fasting has been proven to benefit humans, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 67 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear how intermittent fasting can change your life like it did Laurie’s!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How intermittent fasting changed Laurie’s life (3:44)
• The science and history behind fasting  (11:45)
• What to expect for the first few months of intermittent fasting  (31:21)
• The four categories of foods to keep track of (42:10)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - Women Action Takers Who Gained by Losing by Laurie Lewis
• Book - Delay, Don't Deny Fast Feast Repeat by Gin Stephens
• Book - The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung 
• Book - The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung
• Book - The Fast Five Diet by Dr. Bert Herring 
• Book - AC: The Power of Appetite Correction by Dr. Bert Herring 

Connect with Laurie 

• Book - Women Action Takers Who Gained by Losing by Laurie Lewis

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When was the last time you escaped your comfort zone and challenged yourself? The hardest, most challenging events in our life are often the ones that shape us into the best versions of ourselves.

In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Michelle Hill. Seven years ago, Michelle found herself in Nepal climbing to the Everest Base Camp, from what began as a challenge she set for herself but resulted in a life-changing experience. This trek was the hardest thing Michelle had ever done in her life but it left her feeling physically and mentally revitalized. Since this experience, Michelle has lived by the mantra: I am strong, I can do this. Through her company, HealthBiz Coaching, Michelle mentors and supports other business owners to overcome stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. 

Throughout this episode, Michelle shares with me her inspiring story of how trekking to Everest Base Camp completely changed her perspective on life for the better. You will hear about the events that led her to book the trip to Nepal, what her experience on the trek was like, how her mindset shifted from the experience, why she decided to build her coaching business, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 66 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear Michelle’s life-changing journey to Everest Base Camp! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The events leading up to Michelle’s decision to go to Nepal (4:00)
• How the trek changed Michelle’s mindset (21:17)
• What led Michelle to begin her coaching business (22:37)
• What Michelle’s “why” and mission is (38:54)
• A reminder for everyone who struggles with comparing themselves (44:27)

Connect with Michelle Hill

• Email
• Facebook
• Facebook Group - Escape The Chaos

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What was the last piece of art you saw that resonated with you? Next time you see a piece of art - which is all around us - take a closer look and  think about what the artist may have wanted you to see. 

In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the wonderful Barbara Sbrocca. Born and raised in Italy, Barbara is an incredible artist who has multiple installations in various locations around Italy. She has explored several forms of expression but her most recent work are the on-site installations and audio-portraits. The messaging behind her artwork is often focused on the human transformative moments that come from love and separation experiences. 

Throughout this episode, Barbara talks to me about the ups and downs she has had in her life that have influenced her artwork. You will hear about how the global pandemic and a separation from her partner were the turning points for her artwork, what the message is behind her art installations, what human connection means to her, and how she is continuing to work on herself. 

Tune in to Episode 65 of the Joy Found Here podcast to learn how Barbara is using art to unite the world! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why the global pandemic was a turning point for Barbara  (3:19)
• The layers behind Barbara’s latest artwork (10:58)
• About Barbara’s art installations (15:16)
• Barbara’s perspective on why humans think that no one else feels like how they do (23:40)
• What Barbara has realized about the end of her relationship (36:24)
• About Barbara’s previous career (46:00)

Connect with Barbara

• Website

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