Self Love Tonic™

In this episode, we talk about restoring true connection in a world where social media has taken over so many aspects of our lives. With how much we touch on social media on this podcast, we all knew this episode was coming and I couldn’t think of a better person to have this conversation with than spiritual coach, best-selling author, and my dear friend, Joy Stone.

Joy is an expert in positive psychology, yoga psychology, yoga & meditation. She’s also the author of the best-selling book, "If I'm So Spiritual, Why Am I Still So Anxious?" Her coaching and teachings blend Western psychology with Eastern spiritual practices to enhance awareness and unlock access to our innate wisdom and freedom. Her teachings in Yoga psychology delve into the study of the soul, offering a profound depth compared to traditional self-help, which often focuses too much on symptom relief and problem management. Unlike conventional methods that offer tips and tools to "work" on yourself, Joy’s approach is designed to help you rediscover and truly understand who you are. 

This episode was definitely a deep one. Joy gave us so much to consider and think about as we not only re-examine our relationship with social media and others, but also the relationship that we have with ourselves. Many of us have gone through most of our lives feeling this disconnect, but haven’t been able to pinpoint what’s actually causing it. But as Joy shared with us on today’s episode, when we’re feeling anxious or disconnected in our lives, it’s a sign that we’re out of alignment with who we truly are and something needs to change.

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Today I’m coming at you with a guest episode and if you’ve been struggling to connect with your life’s purpose and cultivating creativity, then pull up a chair because this episode is for you. 

Mariah Green is a creative entrepreneur dedicated to discovering, creating, and sharing inspiration and joy in various forms. She’s a photographer and content creator specializing in food, hospitality, and wellness and also owns Soul & Savor, a lifestyle and wellness publication that includes a print & digital magazine, blog, and a soon-to-be shop space.

After navigating a challenging transition in her life, she rediscovered her purpose and found immense love and peace. This journey led her to become a certified life purpose coach, helping others through their life transitions to rediscover themselves, create lives they love, and reignite their spark.

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This year, I faced unexpected health challenges that led me to take a break from podcasting. Initially, this pause created anxiety as I struggled to let go of the pressure to stay consistent. However, it highlighted the critical importance of prioritizing well-being over hustle culture.

In this episode, we explore the significance of slowing down for deeper healing and lasting impact. We draw inspiration from Simone Biles, who took a two-year hiatus for her mental health and returned to win gold at the Paris Olympics. Her story reminds us that taking a step back doesn't mean quitting; it's a vital part of the healing process.

Reflect on your own life: What signs have you been ignoring that signal the need to slow down? What changes can you make to prioritize your well-being? Remember, no task is worth sacrificing your health. Embrace the mindset that there's nothing to prove. Your worth is intrinsic and not tied to external achievements.

Join me as we discuss how slowing down, setting priorities, and embracing authenticity can lead to profound personal growth and a greater impact on the world.

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Welcome to another episode of the Self Love Tonic Podcast. As you may have seen, last week was National Nurses Week. On today’s episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Kelly Hines-Stellisch, DNP - Owner and Founder of Reviving Wellness LLC, an organization dedicated to the belief that healthcare workers deserve to be well, too. Through an evidence-based wellness coaching program, Kelly helps clinicians beat burnout, reconnect to their love for patient care, and create a life they don't have to escape from. So if you’re a nurse, APP, or any healthcare worker focused on direct-to-patient care looking to combat burnout and protect your well-being, this episode is for you. 

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Today marks 34 trips around the sun for me and I’m just so grateful for another year on this earth. Even though it’s a Thursday, I took the day off of work and I’m going to spend the day doing some fun things that light me up. I’m someone who tends to get introspective around my birthday so being able to take the time today to focus on self-love is something I’m grateful for. One of the things that I’ve always loved to do on my birthday is to journal and every year I would write about the number of lessons that I’ve learned that coincided with the age that I was turning but honestly, I have zero desire to sit here and write about 34 lessons I learned in 34 years so I’m going do something a little different.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the last few years and how drastically my life has changed, I’ve been especially thinking about all of the challenges that I’ve had to overcome, challenges that almost broke me but ended up being a catalyst for something bigger and better in my life and in going down memory lane, I realized that I’ve never really talked about how I got here on this journey of self-discovery and why I’m so passionate about it.

Deep down I’ve been wanting to share a podcast episode like this for a while but… I’ve been hesitant for a lot of reasons. I feel like being transparent and vulnerable and using my experiences to help others feel less alone is one of my gifts, but there’s also a lot of fear tied to it especially when you’re doing so in such a public format. I’ve been through a lot of hardship, especially in the last 5 years and although I’ve come out on the other side of it, it’s still not easy to talk about.

But when I started this podcast I promised to always be real and raw and to share the things that were on my heart, even if it wasn’t easy. Because I truly believe that it's in the depths of our despair and the trenches of our trials that we learn our most valuable lessons and those lessons deserve to be heard by those who need them the most.

So think of this episode as an audio version of my birthday journal entry as I celebrate another year and bring you back to some of the most profound, heartbreaking, and joyous times in my life that helped shape who I am.

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Have you ever wondered why we self-sabotage? Are you someone who struggles to be present in their body? Have you been feeling called to step into the most authentic version of yourself but don’t know where to start?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is definitely for you. Today I have the pleasure of bringing you a conversation that so many of us can benefit from with Self-Discovery and Embodiment Coach, Noelle Pinchot. 

Noelle’s mission is to help women come home to themselves and empower them to embody everything they already have within to attract their most authentic, abundant, and aligned life! In her programs and teachings, she helps women understand the connection between their mind and body, how to create a loving and compassionate relationship with past, present, and future versions of themselves, and reframing old beliefs that no longer serve them. She truly believes that every person has a beautiful and unique gift to bring to the world and is on a mission to help individuals unlock those gifts through simplicity, stillness, and embodiment.

I learned so much and am walking away with so many takeaways from this conversation and I hope that are too. One of the things that I love about Noelle is her down-to-earth approach. The way she’s able to take deep and complex topics and break them down in tangible ways that can be understood by anyone regardless of where they are on their self-discovery journey truly is a gift. From learning to shift our perspective around topics like self-sabotage, learning about the role of our past and future selves in the healing process, understanding the power of embodiment, and so much more, Noelle has certainly given us so much to think about as we all continue to move forward on our journey of self-discovery.

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We are in for a treat today because on this episode we will be chatting with Loraine Martinez Bellamy all about allowing ourselves to be seen and the value of self-love in safely increasing online visibility.

Loraine is a lawyer turned life and business coach who helps high-achieving women 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆 expand beyond their 9-5s. Her clients are badass professionals who feel called to creative endeavors that take them beyond their successful careers.

Through 1:1 coaching and her group coaching program, Own Your Life, Loraine helps her clients navigate the shift from traditional career paths into entrepreneurship and creativity. By ditching overthinking, overworking, and overcompensating, her clients reclaim precious time and mental energy daily.

The topics discussed on this episode are especially helpful for those of us who are creatives and entrepreneurs, so if that’s you, you’re definitely going to want to have a listen!

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This time of year tends to be a favorite for a lot of people (myself included) as we start transitioning into the spooky and holiday season. But there’s something else that also tends to make an appearance this time of year that isn’t as fun and that is the feeling of being burned out.

Whether you’re someone who is working a full-time job, going back to school, diving deep into a passion project or holding down the fort at home, burnout is a very common experience in our fast-paced world. So many of us have dealt with it at some point in our lives, I myself have been battling with it recently and if you’ve ever experienced it you know that those seasons can start to feel pretty discouraging. But what if I told you that burnout can actually be a blessing in disguise? In today's episode, we're going to explore how burnout, although challenging, can serve as a powerful catalyst for bringing about personal growth and how to use it to our advantage.

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This season you can expect to see a lot more guest episodes and today I am so thrilled to welcome my incredible friend and kick-ass Photographer, Kristin Mansky of Marra Creative Studio.

Kristin’s journey into entrepreneurship evolved from borrowing her parents' outdated DSLR camera over 10 years ago to teach herself how to take decent photos for a personal blog that turned into a thriving creative branding + photography agency that collaborates with women entrepreneurs + small businesses all over the country.

When Kristin isn’t wearing the many hats of entrepreneurship, she considers herself an avid sun seeker looking to capture a life of adventure globally. She believes life is to be lived in the moment, that a smile can truly change a person's day, that being authentic is the key to happiness, and matcha mornings with her dogs are essential to a successful day.

Today we’re going to be having an open conversation about self-love, rejecting outdated beauty standards, and being confident in every season of your life.

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Kristin is the Owner of Marra Creative Studio, a boutique marketing agency dedicated to helping business owners elevate their brand through thoughtful and innovative brand identity development, web design, photography, and social media strategy.

If you're a business owner struggling to attract your soulmate clients, you can grab her FREE strategy workbook "Brand Your Heart Out" here: https://marracreativestudio.com/brandyourheartout

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Today's episode not only officially kicks off Season 2, but it also kicks off our rebrand from In Love & Simplicity to Self Love Tonic. If you missed Episode 8, you'll want to head back to give it a listen. It'll give you all the details about the rebrand and what's on the horizon for the Self Love Tonic Podcast.

I am so excited to start Season 2 off with a bang with a guest episode featuring best-selling author and Spiritual Coach, Joy Stone. 

Joy is a dynamic spiritual coach certified in Yoga Psychology and positive Psychology, and the bestselling author of If I'm So Spiritual, Why Am I Still So Anxious?, After years of anxiety and a traumatic childhood, Joy has spent the last 30 years immersed in her own healing and self-discovery journey, and has studied with some of the leading spiritual teachers and thought leaders in the fields of yoga therapy, positive psychology, and spirituality such as Marianne Williamson, Christopher Wallis, Ram Das, Deepak Chopra, and Harvard Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, and has now mentored hundreds of other women to come back home to their most authentic self and live the life their soul is seeking.

Today, we’ll be chatting with Joy about what it really means to be on a spiritual path of self-discovery, how to recognize when you’re out of alignment, and spiritual strategies for how to come back home to yourself. So without further ado, let’s get this conversation started. 

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Listen to our continuation episode on The Joy Stone Podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-what-self-love-really-means-and-ways-to-cultivate/id1664481946?i=1000627605023

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Did you know that Joy offers a free consultation to anyone interested in learning more about working with her privately? She also has a special offer just for Self Love Tonic listeners. Join the sisterhood inside Joy’s signature community, Soul Subscription, and receive a special savings of $111 on your first month using code SELFLOVE when you check out.

To learn more, visit https://www.joystonecoaching.com/soul-subscription

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