Do you give and give and then find yourself burned out? This is why self-care is so important. You cannot show up for others when you don’t show up for yourself. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine talked to self-care activist and mindfulness teacher Shelly Tygielski. Shelly discussed how she was able to turn compassion into action and make an impact on people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen and get inspired!

The election is finally over. Whether the results made you breathe a sigh of relief or you’re feeling anxiety about our country’s future, hold space for all the feelings that are coming up for you. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine guides you through the complicated feelings you may be experiencing and how to move forward with love and grace.

Everyone has had fears about death at one point or another. Maybe you lost a loved one or heard a sad story. The feelings of grief and suffering that arise from these fears can be paralyzing. Today, Aine is talking to Dr. Amy Robbins, a therapist and medium. Dr. Robbins offers gentle suggestions for connecting with your guides and our loved ones to help you overcome these fears and get back to living.

Fall is a time of transition. Just as trees let go of their leaves, this is a great time for you to go inward and release all that which is no longer serving you. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine guides you to get into the practice of quiet reflection so that you can practice the art of knowing yourself.

Girls are more than just sparkly pink unicorns. Empowering our girls starts with the messages they receive at home and on their clothes. Kristen Flather, founder and CEO of Makoshey, found that there weren’t a lot of good clothing options that represented the personality and interests of her daughter. Using her background in history, Kristen has created a brand inspired by groundbreaking women from history. Listen to the episode to hear Kristen’s story about transition and pivoting careers.

With so much going on, it’s easy to get wrapped up in your to-do list. It is important to remember however, to check in with your body and connect with yourself. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine shares a transformational experience and explains the practice of embodiment. Her new women’s circle, Sacred Joy, is also open for sign-ups so tune in to find out more.

When our monkey minds cause anxiety and depression, the last thing you want to do is sit with it. By letting the thoughts and feelings move through you, the negativity passes. This is the advice of bestselling author Cynthia Kane. Cynthia is a mindfulness instructor and shares the importance of this practice for our mental health. Listen to the episode for her teachings.

This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine is celebrating 10 years of motherhood. In that time there have been many lessons learned but nothing quite so profound as the need to let go of expectations and surrender to the moment. Listen in for a reflection on presence during times of uncertainty.

Rea Frey is an author who averages a book a year. The number one question she gets asked is how she became an author. This week on Rock Your Joy, Rea is demystifying the publishing process. Rea is also an experienced homeschooler and imparts some wisdom to those struggling with COVID-induced distance learning. Listen for her advice and to hear more about her writing journey.

When nothing seems to be going your way, it can feel as though you have nothing to look forward to. Joy is not always found in big, milestone events. Sometimes the greatest joys are found in small, everyday moments. This week on Rock Your Joy, we’re reflecting back on the ways guests such as AnnMarie Chereso, Andrea Woroch, Shannon Buth, and Ahyiana Angel find joy in the little things.