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Your Journey to Joy episodes

  • Navigating Menopause: Skin, Gut, and Hormonal Health with Samantha Dench

    In this episode of the podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes Samantha Dench, a licensed esthetician and functional medicine practitioner.

    Moyra and Samantha discuss the importance of natural skincare and the impact of toxins in our products and environment.

    Samantha shares her personal journey into aesthetics, which began 23 years ago, and how her experience with adult acne after going off birth control led her to explore deeper solutions for skin health. The conversation touches on the intersection of skincare and functional medicine, highlighting Samantha's passion for empowering women with knowledge about their skin and overall wellness.

    Tune in to learn about the significance of understanding what's in our products and how functional medicine can enhance skincare practices.

     

    Find more about Samantha at Skin Deep IL 

    or on Linked IN at https://www.linkedin.com/in/skindeepil/

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    If you want to see the Aging Well product bundle I personally take to support a healthy healthspan, just text  "AGING WELL"  to 630-504-7388 and I'll send you the details!

     

    Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

    45 min
  • Choosing Joy Amidst Chaos: Insights from J. Lumen and Moyra Gorski

    In this episode of the Journey to Joy podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes J. Lumen, a dedicated advocate for those seeking to break free from silent struggles and dissatisfaction in life.

    Moyra shares her own experiences with feeling overwhelmed and the importance of actively pursuing joy amidst life's chaos. Together, they explore the often messy journey toward joy, emphasizing that it doesn't always arrive unannounced but is something we must seek out.

     

    Tune in to hear inspiring stories and practical tips that will encourage you to embrace your own journey to a more joyful life.

     

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    If you want to see the Aging Well product bundle I personally take to support a healthy healthspan, just text  "AGING WELL"  to 630-504-7388 and I'll send you the details!

     

    Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

     

     

     

    25 min
  • 4th of July week Joy Tip

    Moyra shares some quick and practical Joy tips to help to lift your mood, spirit and energy. 

    This is 4th of July week and we are talking about freedom. 

    Freedom of choice and freedom of independence. 

     

    Listen for your weekly Joy Affirmation that you can repeat daily 

    Take on the challenge of finding the things in your summer and life that can bring you more freedom and joy. 

     

    How are you doing ? 

    Let's focus on how we will FEEL when we make those choices not just on the choices. !! The Joy comes as we step out and choose. 

     

    Let's Connect. https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

    Grab your Journey to Joy Journal here. 

    https://a.co/d/0hQaX6so

     

     

     

    11 min
  • RePost of HealthSpan Vs LifeSpan: How well are you living ?

    There's a difference between how long you live and how well you live. And watching someone you love lose their health changes everything about how you see that gap.

    I am reposting this episode of Your Journey to Joy Podcast.  I get  personal. I recorded this one on my dad's 92nd birthday — and if you've ever watched a parent's health decline, you know exactly the mix of emotions that comes with that. 💙

     

    We're talking healthspan vs. lifespan — what that difference actually means, why it matters right now no matter your age, and the things we CAN control each day to build our strength and health for the long haul.

     

    This episode is for anyone who wants to stop just counting the years and start making the years count. 

    If you want to see the Aging Well product bundle I personally take to support a healthy healthspan, just text  "AGING WELL"  to 630-504-7388 and I'll send you the details!

     

    Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

     

     

    27 min
  • Weekly Joy Tip : it’s officially summer !!

    Moyra Gorski shares some quick and practical joy tips to help lift your mood and energy. 

     

    It's officially summer around here. 

    That means less layers, longer days, shorter nights and so much more fun outdoors. 

    Listen for some tips on how to stay healthy during this time as well as journal prompts and things to keep you motivated.

    Where are you able to find JOY ??? 


    Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

    Text JOY to  630-504-7388  for weekly JOy tips right to your phone. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

    9 min
  • Weekly Joy Tips; Spring Cleaning

    Moyra Gorski shares some quick and pratical joy tips to help lift your mood and energy. 

     

    It's officially Spring time and a good time to clean out . 

    Listen for tips on 'internal' cleansing as well as cleaning, donating and getting rid of things that do not serve us. 

    What feels heavy ? 

    Time to clean out . 

     

     

    How are you doing? 

    Where are you able to find JOY ??? 


    Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski

    15 min
  • Mid Month Check in : Joy tips for you

    Moyra Gorski shares some quick and pratical joy tips to help lift your mood and energy. She encourages you to get outside move, connect with others and find time for the good in amoungst the busy times. 

     

    This is a mid-month check in. 

    How are you doing? 

    Where are you able to find JOY ??? 


    Let's connect https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

     

     

    6 min
  • Finding Joy Through Dance: Moyra's Transformative Journey

    In this episode I  share my  inspiring journey of discovering ballroom dance during the pandemic and how it transformed my life. Moyra who was not a dancer growing up, found herself intrigued by a friend's Facebook posts about ballroom dancing. Encouraged to try it out, she took her first lesson at a Fred Astaire studio and quickly became hooked.

    In this episode Moyra discusses how dancing became more than just a hobby; it became a form of life coaching and personal growth. She shared four key lessons she learned through dance:

    I hope you find it empowering and motivating to say YES to yourself, whatever age you are !! 

     

    Find more about the Joyful M Circle here. 

     

    More about Moyra and all she offers to you 

     

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    00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

    00:00:14 - Origin of the Story Sharing Idea
    00:00:34 - Moyra's Dance Journey Begins
    00:01:00 - Discovering Dance During the Pandemic
    00:01:31 - Initial Curiosity and First Dance Lesson
    00:02:24 - Moyra's Background and Love for Classical Music
    00:03:07 - Professional Dance Instructors and Early Lessons
    00:03:38 - Realizing the Deeper Impact of Dance
    00:04:01 - Four Key Lessons from Dance
    00:05:06 - Saying Yes to Yourself
    00:07:05 - Following a Lead
    00:09:00 - Trust and Letting Go of Control
    00:11:05 - Trust and Being Held
    00:14:24 - Dance as a Metaphor for Life
    00:16:05 - Physical Demands of Dance and Nutrition
    00:18:09 - Essential Oils and Stress Relief
    00:20:33 - Nutrition and Competitions
    00:22:11 - Impact of Dance on Coaching and Supporting Women
    00:23:04 - Confidence, Presence, and Joy
    00:25:05 - Encouraging Women to Start Something New
    00:27:02 - Finding Joy and Healing Through Dance
    00:29:54 - Final Message: You Are Worth It
    00:32:02 - Choosing to Live for Yourself
    00:34:00 - Confidence and Posture
    00:35:09 - Vulnerability and Mirror Work
    00:37:05 - Asking for Support
    00:39:01 - Investing in Yourself
    00:41:09 - Living for Today
    00:41:52 - Conclusion and Gratitude

     

     

    43 min
  • Find Joy Today: Simple Steps to Lift Your Energy

    Moyra  Gorski shares quick, practical joy tips to help lift your mood and energy. She encourages getting outside, connecting with others, and using deep breathing to shift your nervous system.

    She recommends using a parasympathetic essential oil, trying a cold splash in the morning, and swapping a 3 p.m. coffee for an energizing tea for steady energy.

    Sign up to get these weekly joy tips by texting "joy" to 630-504-7388.

     

    https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

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    8 min
  • Find Your Light: Quick Joy Tips for Every Morning

    I’m Back !!!

     

    Moyra Gorski returns to Journey to Joy with short weekly tips focused on energy, mindset, and finding everyday Joy !! 

    In this episode she encourages morning light exposure, a simple journal prompt to write three small things that made you smile, and checking vitamin D levels as a natural mood and energy support.

    Episodes are brief (under 15 minutes) and released weekly on Fridays;

     

    text "JOY" to 630-504-7388 to receive the tips by message.

     

    connect with me 

     

    https://linktr.ee/greengorski

     

     

     

    8 min

About Your Journey to Joy

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This is Your Journey to Joy Podcast where you will hear inspiring stories from those who over come all kinds of lifes challenges., tips on how to stay healthy during stress of life and simple ways of…