In this episode, we'll get our hands dirty in the "messy middle" - those uncertain, transitional periods we often fear.

As a military spouse preparing for another move, I hear you on the wildness of it all and also the joy of it, and my personal experience about embracing change, finding grace in uncertainty, and growing through life's transitions.

I've got you with some reflective questions about what's working, what you want to release, and how you want to show up in your next chapter. We might get caught up in the whirlwind, but we can bring in some steadiness in it, and so these are my best tips!

I'm really excited to share these different tools with you on what it can look like to listen to your intuition and Inner Voice. There's no one right or wrong way, but there are various ways to tap in and get more information, and when we come at it from this lens of I am able to listen to my spirit and my subconscious, and big spirit in these different ways then if you feel off you have Avenues to lean into versus feeling alone..If you haven't yet, I would encourage you to listen to the inner critic podcast as well because that kind of goes hand in hand with this one as we're sorting out which voice is actually your true voice.

As always let me know your thoughts I would love to hear them and if you have any other tips please leave them below and I'd love to have a conversation! Come join us in my free Facebook group Embodied In Joy to learn and share more!

Here are some of my favorite tools to use when I'm feeling confused and overwhelmed and I'm not quite sure what step I should take next.

I reference the inner critic from Episode 5, and the HALTO tool from Episode 2.

If you have any questions, come join my free Facebook group Embodied in Joy and I'm happy to talk about anything that comes up for you within this!

Let me know how it resonates come out or if you have anything that you think should be added to the list I would love to hear it.

As a Joy Weaver, I get asked often, "How do you feel joy?" "How do you practice joy?" "There's no time for joy, we've got work to do." and so much more. So let's explore it, here are my top 8 or so ways to sprinkle in joy consciously because it is a practice.

It takes work and time and can feel silly but that's all a part of it. It's a part of growing and cultivating a life you enjoy. So whether you try out all of these or just one, I promise there is something here for you that can add a little spark of whimsy or a waterfall of delight to your life...if...you are willing to try and practice cultivating joy!

Let me know your thoughts, send me a message, or comment here, share with a friend, or leave a review!

Hey friends! Today, I'm diving deep into the world of our inner critic - that nagging voice that tells us we're not good enough. I'll share how I learned to name my inner critic (hello, Barbara!), make her less powerful, and introduce you to inner defenders who can stand up for you.

We'll explore how to recognize that critical voice isn't actually your true self, and I'll give you practical tools to shift from self-doubt to self-love.

Get ready to learn how to talk back to that inner critic, embrace your worth, and step into a more empowered version of yourself.

As the host, I'm excited to dive into the topic of menstrual cycles - something I've explored extensively through workshops and my book Red Thread: Weaving an Embodied Life of Joy."

I'll cover the four phases of the cycle, from the waxing moon stage of increased energy and productivity with our Pre-Ovulation, to the full moon stage of Ovulation of heightened nurturing, the waning moon stage of fluctuating moods, and the new moon stage of rest and reflection when you actually bleed.

I'll share personal insights, tips for navigating each phase, and the associated archetypes. My goal is to empower you to understand your cycles and honor the natural rhythms of your body, regardless of whether you menstruate or not.

If you are stepping into the day and desire some encouragement and hype I've got you! Listen for some love and hands at your back vibes to remind you of who you are and that you can trust your desire and nudge.

From throwing on red lipstick, helping you swipe no on shame and fear, to having a dance break and reminding you to bring the joy and keep your focus this episode is to root you back into your knowing as you try something new or get your feet under you today.

You've got this. Hands at your back and sing your soul song!

This episode is a gentle reminder to honor your needs even when the world is being a whirlwind. I share my personal HALTO framework to help you tune in with kindness - whether you're hungry, angry, lonely, tired or overwhelmed, there are simple ways to care for yourself.

You deserve tenderness, so let's explore how to do the next right thing with self-compassion.

TW: This is recorded the day after the 2025 Inauguration and references it in terms of when the world is overwhelming and you feel frozen.