There have been many times in my life where I’ve found the idea of Joy completely overwhelming. And I know I’m not the only one! This episode explores:

• Why joy can feel daunting
• How joy is different from happiness
• How to reframe your relationship with joy so that you can create space to feel more of it (no matter what is happening in your life)

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Are you a big feeler or highly sensitive? This episode with Heather Dressel is for you. We chat about:

• What it means to be highly sensitive or an empath
• Why having language for our experiences can make us feel less alone
• Framing emotions as "energy in motion"
• Why sitting with our emotions matters & what can happen when you don't
• Practical strategies to release your emotions.

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TODAY'S GUEST

Want to connect with today's guest Heather Dressel?

Take a peak at her website >> https://www.divinelysensitive.com/
Find her on the 'gram >> https://www.instagram.com/divinelysensitive/
Check out >> New Beginnings: A Journey Within

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LISTENER SURVEY & GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY

I want to hear from you! For the month of May you can share your feedback on the podcast and be entered in a giveaway for some pretty incredible prizes. https://meghanjohnston.com/podcastsurvey

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It's not just you. Transitions are tough. They can feel so sticky, confusing and disorienting. In fact, transitions by their very nature are disregulating. But I actually don't think that's a bad thing!

Despite our obession with smooth transititions and generally wanting to rush right through them, I think they offer us a really incredible opportunity to realign with your truth and our values.

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LISTENER SURVEY & GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY

I want to hear from you!
From the month of May you can share your feedback on the podcast and be entered in a giveaway for some pretty incredible prizes. https://meghanjohnston.com/podcastsurvey

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Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!

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After hearing Elizabeth Gilbert talk here in Ottawa, my sister (Becca Johnston) and I debrief our biggest takeaways. We cover a lot of ground including -->

• insights on what it means to be relaxed,
• how to have (and keep) your boundaries, and
• what it means to prioritize your creativity.

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Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!

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I did something veeeeery different to mark my birthday this year. Tune into this episode to hear how I celebrated the occaision and what I learned in the process.

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I love hearing from you! Let's chat.

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Today’s episode is an invitation to get curious about decision-making. Specifically the fear that can surround this idea of making the RIGHT decision.

We can get so stuck waiting for clarity, but what happens if we remove the pressure to make the right decision. But what if clarity comes from action?

What if what's needed for clarity is simply a willingness to take a brave step into the dark woods, not knowing what's on the other side.

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I love hearing from you! Let's chat.

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Sabrina Persaud from Feast and Heal joins us to talk about the intersections between food, community, and care.

It's a deeply nourishing and inspiring conversation that will inspire you to slow down and savour the opportunities to connect more deeply with yourself and those around you.

You can find Sabrina on instagram @feastandheal

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Sign up for Nourish & Bloom with Meghan, a FREE community gathering on Sunday, March 26th.

We'll be exploring what seeds you can plan and nourish to bring more fulfillment and joy into your life.

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I've been working on writting a harmful pattern so ingrained in my life that I didn't even realieze all the places it was showing up. This episode shares a peak into my journey and how I've replaced this habit with the practice of gentle momentum.

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If this episode sparked any thoughts, insights or reflections. I'd love to hear from you!

You can reach out on Instagram (@meghanljohnston) or send me an email ([email protected]) and if you are interested in a free 30 mins Coaching Consult, I would truly love to connect and chat more about how you can bring this practice of gentle momentum into your own life.

Learn more and book your call here: meghanjohnston.com/coaching

You asked for it... get cozy and settle in for a meditation for loving kindness.

In this 13 mins you'll anchor into your heart and expand the loving kindness within you.

This meditation is a Metta Meditation - a meditation from the buddhist tradition. There are MANY variations on this loving kindness meditation so feel free to play with the thoughts that you offer to yourself and to others as part of the meditation.

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I'd love to hear from you. Send me a note and let me know how this meditation went for you. (You can also ask me any questions on your heart!)

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Website: meghanjohnston.com

Dana LaVoie (from Making Menopause Easy) is on a mission to help you know that menopause doesn't mean your life is over or even that you have to experience tough symptoms. Menopause can be a second spring, a time of reigniting your creative potential and stepping into your authentic leadership.

In this episode, Dana breaks down the three stages of Menopause, how this time of life can spark a creative awakening, and how to support healthy aging through reducing inflammation and more.

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Check out Dana's 10 Steps to Reducing Inflammation Guide
Connect with Dana: https://danalavoielac.com

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