Trust in Joy

I said yes to a Wimbledon party even though I didn't know anyone going. I ended up playing on a team with a former U.S. Open wild card and Stanford national champ! The biggest win: showing up opens doors to connection, joy and surprise.

If this speaks to you, I’d love to invite you to the first “Solo Date That Isn’t Solo” gathering I’m curating in Ann Arbor.

It's inspired by the artist dates I've been taking myself on for the past 6 years—things like, but not limited to, yoga, brunch, beauty, connection. I'm offering up all the best experiences I've had.

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A short audio drop about the difference between waiting and choosing.

Listen when you need a hit of self-respect.

A literal firework hit me in the face this 4th of July—right between my eyes. I tried to find meaning in it, and I couldn't. Not yet. This microdose is for anyone sitting in the middle of a story, bruised but unfinished.

Everything is working out for you, even when the clarity hasn't arrived.

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This is a core wound of modern motherhood. And it is an impossible ask.

If you are a primary caregiver, a single parent, or someone who’s ever felt like the world is asking too much of you, this is for you.

This was originally recorded as a voice note, to myself. I didn’t plan to share it. But sometimes, venting is wisdom.

This is a reflection on what I’m calling the impossible ask—the unspoken expectation that primary caregivers, especially mothers, be fully present, emotionally attuned, financially abundant, and self-sacrificing… all at the same time, and all without support.

If you’re in the thick of it, I see you. You’re not alone.

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An unexpected speed dating event and a better stand up comedy show. Personal Stylist and Life Coach Lena Piskorowski highlights the value of genuine connections, the significance of spending quality time with those who uplift you and offers styling services to help listeners feel aligned and confident.

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In this solo episode, Lena shares the story of a regular weekday that unfolded into something extraordinary — not because everything went perfectly, but because she said yes to herself at every turn. Through simple choices like exploring a new skate shop, and savoring tacos (even when they weren’t a dollar anymore), Lena illustrates what it means to cultivate emotional wealth.

She introduces the concept of emotional wealth — a sustainable, internal richness rooted in joy, self-trust, creativity, and connection — and explains why it’s more valuable than anything external. 

This episode is a reminder that a beautiful life is built one small, loving decision at a time.

Quote of the Week:

“What is the next loving step I can take right now?”

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Lena reveals her insights on tennis fashion and her journey from corporate apparel to personal styling. She also delves into an emotional trigger from her past and offers a somatic practice to help others manage similar experiences.

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00:00 Introduction 00:45

A Warm Welcome 01:39

Brand Spotlight: Earth Breeze 03:00

A Greek Island Memory 04:31

Tennis Fashion Insights 08:52

Personal Reflections and Somatic Practice 11:18

Final Thoughts and Quote

In this episode, host Lena Piskorowski shares insights on parenting, emphasizing the importance of empathy and validation without losing sight of accountability. Lena discusses her personal experiences raising her children, reflections on her childhood, and offers practical tips, such as shopping for clean beauty products and unique birthday party ideas. The episode explores the challenges and rewards of supporting children's emotions while teaching them responsibility, aiming to create a balanced approach to parenting.

00:00 Intro

00:48 Brand Spotlight: Well People

02:43 Parenting Reflections: Lessons from Balloons

05:11 Empathy and Validation in Parenting

10:52 The Importance of Accountability

14:47 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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It was a feral class. It felt military. It was WILD. This is how I described the hot yoga class, minutes after I exited the dark room, blinded by the sunlight in the parking lot, wondering what I just experienced.

Sometimes in life, you need a healthy jolt—this was that, and I didn’t expect it to be…just what I needed. That felt refreshing, to be pleasantly surprised on my solo date of the week.

I’ve been doing yoga once a week for 25 years—in all types of locations, and this class was unlike any other.

Takeaways:

Look at your current fitness, is it supporting you in a way that you need right now?

If your life feels hectic and fast-paced everyday, then incorporating a more fluid method of exercise will give you the opposite energy that your body is craving.

Examples: mat pilates, yin yoga, water aerobics, walking

If your life feels stagnant, then a kick-in-the-pants type of movement will bring that needed momentum to get you going.

Examples: intense yoga, HIIT, running, solid core

You can make any exercise more or less intense; putting yourself in the aligned movement that you need, is key. Also, as Luiz, the hot yoga instructor from this class, reminded us after he continuously barked UP…UP…UP, “We are all adults, if you need a rest, take a rest.”

Anyone who does yoga knows that child’s pose is always available to you. (You can fold over and lay on the ground and take a breather. While everyone else keeps going.) I liked that Luiz included this reminder because the class was incredibly challenging.

Sometimes we don’t think we can take a break.

And that makes sense. Think about athletics you participated in as a kid/teen. You couldn’t stop doing laps during practice. Your coach was on your ass. I never saw the taking a break option!

One of the few great things about being an adult, is that you CAN. There isn’t someone older than you watching with whistle in hand!

P.S. Here’s the hot yoga class with Luiz that I attended.

So what do you need today—a sweaty kickstarter or a (minimal sweat where you can go somewhere after without showering 🚿) toning session?