If you’ve ever felt like the spark’s gone out, you don’t even know how to have fun anymore or you’re “judged” for prioritizing joy (hello, #momguilt), this episode is for you. We’re talking about breaking out of ruts, busting through guilt, and why actually writing down your FUN goals can flip your day-to-day upside down (in the best way).

In This Episode:

- The Lost Art of Fun: Are you living life on autopilot, or actually enjoying it? We dig into why so many women, especially high achievers and supermoms, have lost touch with their playful side, and how that can change, starting now.

- Travel as a Fun Formula: Hear Treena Innes’s wild adventures across 55+ countries, the magic of dirty backpacks, and how travel, even the “off-the-beaten-path” kind can supercharge your life and relationships

- Why Guilt, Judgment, & Fear Steal Our Joy: From “I don’t know how to have fun anymore” to worrying what people will think if you wear a moomoo to a Mrs. Roper party, discover the emotional blockers keeping you stuck - Real Life, Real Strategies: From “fun lists” to micro-bucket lists, Treena Innes shares how making FUN a tangible goal transformed her life (and why having it on a sticky note is a power move)

- How to Re-Train For Fun (Seriously!): Listen in as we break down why “the fun habit” is RELEARNABLE at any age, and three simple ways to jumpstart your playful side right now.

Power Moves:

- Write a “fun list” or micro-bucket list: Stick it on your fridge, inside your closet, or next to your coffee pot. If you write it, you’re 40% more likely to actually DO it!

- Swap “Why?” for “Why not?”: If your inner critic starts arguing, just say YES before your brain talks you out of fun.

- End the day with a “Fire in the Belly” check: Replay your day and ask, “What lit me up? What drained me?” Do more of the former, ruthlessly ditch the latter.

- Break the guilt-cycle: Remember, prioritizing your joy is leadership. Model it for your kids, your partner, your friends.

- Push past judgment: Try the moomoo, the mystery party, the trip you “don’t know how to plan.” (And if you need a travel buddy, let’s make a She Finds Joy global adventure happen!)

Mic-Drop Quotes:

“Fun is retrainable. It’s just a habit you need to practice again!”  

“Why not? Don’t give yourself more than two seconds to talk yourself out of it.”  

“It doesn’t have to cost a ton, look perfect, or feel comfortable. Try it ON anyway.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Who are you letting call the shots? Guilt, fear, or joy?  

👉 This week, pick *one* thing from your fun list (big or small) and say YES, before your brain says, “Why?”

Connect with Trina Ennis + Resources Mentioned:

• Website: minddoodles.ca
• Instagram: @treena_minddoodles
• Facebook: facebook.com/minddoodles.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/treenainnes
• Take the Mind Doodles “How Lively are You?” Quiz: Take the Quiz!
• Finding Fun Experiment Podcast: Listen Here: Science-backed strategies and bi-weekly conversations on unlocking more play, adventure, and health in your life!

Share & Connect:

Screenshot this episode and share what you’re adding to your fun list and tag @KimStrobelJoy! Forward this to a friend who needs a reminder that fun isn’t just for kids. Leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review and subscribe, so you never miss your weekly permission slip for joy.

Fun and adventure aren’t luxuries. They’re survival skills (and your birthright). Break the rules. Pack the bag. Host the Mrs. Roper party. Your joy sets the tone for everyone around you.

With spontaneous love and always a dash of silly,

Kim

Tune in, take ACTION (on your fun!), and transform your life from “fine” to overflowing with joy.

Ever wondered why your happiness seems to bounce back after ups and downs? Or why some people are naturally more joyful, while others struggle to find joy, no matter their situation? Kim Strobel breaks down the science, shares vulnerable truths, and lights a fire under your agency to rewrite your happiness story IN YOUR FAVOR.

In This Episode:

- The Happiness Baseline: Discover why your joy (and dips!) always seem to return to a set point, and what psychology reveals about resilience.

- Viktor Frankl’s Unbreakable Hope: Learn from the powerful tale of Viktor Frankl’s survival and meaning-making, how hope and mental agency can be your lifelines during struggle.

- The Big Pie Chart of Happiness: Genetics, circumstances, personal choices, Kim Strobel shows you which piece of your happiness pie you control (spoiler: 40% is up for grabs!).

- What Actually Steals Your Joy? Are you letting people, old wounds, or external events take more than their fair share? Kim Strobel invites you to reclaim your percent!

- Personal Responsibility: Why blaming the past blocks your happiness, and how shifting your focus changes every domain of your life.

- Three Drivers of Real Happiness: Thoughts, actions, and habits, how these shape your emotional baseline and what you can do to fuel transformation.

- Teach Happy: Kim Strobel’s happiness habits that make real, lasting joy possible, no matter your genetic wiring or circumstances.

Power Moves:

- Audit your happiness pie: Are you giving too much power to circumstances or others? Pinpoint where you’re leaking joy.

- Identify one negative thought or old story you keep replaying: choose a new empowering narrative.

- Practice a happiness habit daily: Small steps (from Kim Strobel’s “Teach Happy”) add up to big joy increases!

- Send this episode to a friend, sister, or parent who needs a happiness reset: share the science of possibility!

- Take radical responsibility: Every day, ask “What can I choose, think, or do to raise my happiness?”

Mic-Drop Quotes:

“We and only we are 100% responsible for our life, regardless of the past. It’s up to us, right?”

“You can raise your happiness levels by up to 40%, and when you do, you change every single area of your life that’s important to you.”

“Life is unfair… but we have the ability to take more power and personal agency back when we learn how to cultivate happiness habits.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Pause and reflect: Are you letting an old event or person steal your joy today?  

👉 Take one action: Shift a thought, build a habit, or reclaim your percent, starting NOW.

Share & Connect:

Screenshot this episode and share your breakthrough on Instagram, tag @KimStrobelJoy! Invite someone who needs more happiness science in their life. Drop a review at kimstrobel.com/review, and subscribe, next week is all about the habits themselves!

You are worthy of authentic joy, empowered by science and YOUR choices.  

Let’s raise our set point, rewrite our story, and watch joy ripple through every part of life.

With big love and bold joy,  

Kim

Tune in, take action, and let happiness become your new baseline!

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll finally be happy when I get the promotion/lose the weight/buy the dream house,” this episode is your invitation to stop the cycle. Kim Strobel brings research, personal stories, and a hefty dose of compassion to help you see why more money, a different body, or the latest upgrade isn’t the happiness answer—and what actually is.

In This Episode:

• The “What If” Trap: Why tying happiness to future achievements never satisfies—and how your brain is wired to always want more.  
• Hedonic Adaptation, Explained: Discover the science behind why salary increases, bigger homes, and new cars only bring fleeting joy.  
• Money and Happiness: Yes, financial security matters—but once your basic needs are met, more zeros don’t equal more happiness, even if your mind tells you otherwise.  
• The Weight Loss Paradox: What a major four-year study of nearly 2,000 people really taught us about weight loss, dieting, and long-term mood.  
• Chasing Perfection (Botox Version!): Kim Strobel shares her own story about playing catch-up with cosmetic fixes and why new “flaws” always seem to appear.  
• Gratitude, Not Goalposts: How deep appreciation for what you already have resets your happiness baseline—and why it’s the daily antidote to the “never enough” mindset.

Power Moves:

• Notice Your “When/Then” Thoughts: Where are you telling yourself you’ll be happier “when…”? Write them down—even the sneaky ones!
• Reframe Your Goals: Set goals for FUN and fulfillment, not as happiness lifelines. Let go of “I’ll only be happy if I achieve x.”
• Practice Daily Appreciation: Find awe in your current surroundings—big house or small, old car or new. Train your brain to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.
• Experiment With Letting Go: Skip the extreme dieting, the relentless upgrades. Ask yourself: “Am I chasing happiness—or running from discomfort?”
• Tune in Next Time: Get ready for actionable “happiness habits” to start boosting your baseline joy—no matter your circumstances.

Mic-Drop Quotes:

“We play this what-if game with happiness all the time... but the finish line always moves.”

“Once you hit a certain threshold, there really isn’t a correlation between money and happiness.”

“Every time I pull in my driveway, I have deep appreciation for this home… but I don’t know that I’m any happier than I was in my 986-square-foot house.”

“Our brain will always move the goalpost, and we’ll always want to change what that goal is in order to make us happier.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Pause & Reflect: Where have you bought into the “when/then” myth of happiness?  

👉 Take Inventory: Jot down three things you’re grateful for right now—yes, right now.  

👉 Share Your Shift: Screenshot this episode, tag @KimStrobelJoy on Instagram with your biggest happiness “aha.”

Share & Connect:

Love these truth bombs? Rate, review, and subscribe at kimstrobel.com/review. Send this episode to a friend stuck in the “what if” loop—you could change a life.

Big dreams are beautiful—but real joy is available, here and now. Let’s break the cycle and claim our happiness, one appreciation at a time.

With so much joy,  

Kim

Listen, love your life (as it is!), and join us next week for the happiness habits that really work!

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when...”, this episode will shake up your thinking and challenge everything you’ve believed about goals, dreams, and what actually makes life worth living. Kim Strobel drops real talk, science-backed wisdom, and a call to action to stop robbing yourself of happiness—and start creating it now.

In This Episode:

• The What-If Game: Are you postponing joy? Kim Strobel explains how “I’ll be happy when…” thinking tricks your brain into moving the goalpost again (and again!)—and why it never truly satisfies.  
• Hedonic Adaptation—The Happiness Trap: Learn about the science behind the “hedonic treadmill” and why every achievement soon feels “not enough”—from bigger paychecks to smaller pants sizes.  
• Can You Have Goals AND Live Happy Now?: Absolutely yes! Kim Strobel shares how to pursue growth and big dreams while making room for happiness in the present.  
• Introduction to Positive Psychology: Discover how 40+ years of research pinpoints the real habits and strategies that fuel lasting joy and meaning—beyond surface-level success.  
• The PERMA Profiler Test: Get curious about your own happiness! Kim Strobel introduces Martin Seligman’s five pillars of well-being—and invites you to take the “PERMA Profiler” happiness quiz to discover where you shine and where you can grow.

Power Moves:

• Notice Your “What If”s: Where in your life are you waiting for happiness? Write them down—and challenge the story.  
• Shift the Formula: Stop tying your joy to the next achievement. Start looking for what lights you up right now.  
• Dive Into the Science: Google “PERMA Profiler Martin Seligman,” sign up, and get your snapshot for real-time awareness—no shame, all curiosity!  
• Reflect, Don’t Judge: Use your quiz results as a springboard for growth—not for comparison or guilt.  
• Get Ready for What’s Next: Kim Strobel promises to unlock the real happiness boosters in upcoming episodes—don’t miss it!

Mic-Drop Quotes:

“You’re robbing yourself of all of your happiness in the now.”  

“Hedonic adaptation means we simply adjust to the new level, and then it’s not enough anymore.”  

“It’s not about not wanting things—it’s about not outsourcing your joy to them.”  

“Positive psychology is about what makes life worth living—and it’s a field built on evidence, study, and lived experience.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Take the PERMA Profiler quiz this week—get honest with yourself and get empowered, not shamed!  

👉 Notice every time you think, “I’ll be happy when…” and gently bring your joy back to the present.

Share & Connect:

Screenshot your favorite insight, tag @KimStrobelJoy on Instagram, and share which PERMA pillar you’re most curious to uplevel. Invite a friend who’s always chasing happiness to join the joy revolution! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review—next episode is going to be a happiness game-changer.

You can be joyful, fulfilled, and ambitious—all at once. Your best life doesn’t start “someday”—it starts now.

With huge love and happiness in the NOW,  

Kim

Listen in, reflect, and let’s rewrite your happiness story—together!

Hey Joy-Seekers! 🚀  

Welcome to a truly special milestone—Episode 100 of the She Finds Joy Podcast! For 100 episodes, we’ve been uncovering what it takes to live a bold, joyful, and fully aligned life, and today’s show might be our most empowering yet.

Kim cracks open a conversation that sits at the heart of every ambitious woman’s journey: CONFIDENCE. Not the “fake it till you make it” mask, but the deep, unshakable self-belief that changes lives and careers from the inside out. If you’ve ever waited on permission, doubted your place at the table, or felt trapped by perfectionism, this is the episode you cannot miss!

🌟 Special Note:  

Thank you for being here, for growing with us, and for making She Finds Joy a movement for empowered women everywhere. Whether you’ve listened since Episode 1 or are new to the journey—celebrate this 100th episode by taking up space, trusting yourself, and sharing the power of joy and confidence with the women around you!

In This Episode:

- Grounded, Authentic Confidence: Why self-trust trumps perfection, and how you can build belief in yourself—step by imperfect step.  

- The Confidence (Belief) Gap: Learn why women think they need 100% of the qualifications to apply for a job—while men jump in at 60%. This isn’t just a “skills gap”—it’s a belief gap holding us back!

- Habits Can Be Unlearned: Doubt isn’t proof you’re incapable. It’s a learned behavior—and you have the power to rewrite the story.

- Action Is the Antidote: Courage comes first, confidence follows. Kim shares her personal story of, terrified, stepping into motivational speaking—before she “felt ready.”

- Perfectionism = Prison: Why holding yourself to perfection steals far more confidence and opportunity than failure ever could.

- Claim Your Space: It’s time to take the seat at the table, speak up—even if your voice shakes, and pursue opportunities before you think you’re “ready.”

Power Moves:

1. Speak Before You’re Ready: Volunteer your voice, submit that application, go after the opportunity—even if you only feel halfway qualified.
2. Track Your Promises: Build self-trust by keeping small commitments to yourself—action breeds confidence!
3. Ditch Perfection, Embrace Growth: Let go of needing it all figured out. Every misstep is a lesson, not a definition.
4. Help Her Rise: Share this episode with a friend, daughter, coworker, or any woman who needs a confidence lift—let’s build a movement of believing women.

Mic-Drop Quotes:

- “Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.”  

- “Women apply for jobs when they feel 90-100% qualified. Men? Just 60%. That’s not a skill gap—it’s a belief gap.”  

- “Courage is the doorway you have to walk through; confidence is what you collect on the way.”  

- “Perfection isn’t the standard. It’s a prison.”  

- “Take a chance on yourself. The more risks you take—the more your life elevates.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Do one bold-in-the-face-of-doubt thing this week. Apply for the role, ask for the raise, speak up in the meeting, or take the leap on your passion project.  

👉 Tag @KimStrobelJoy and share your story. Who are YOU inviting to the table as we step into the next 100 episodes?

Share & Connect:

Snap a screenshot, spread the joy, and celebrate 100 powerful episodes with us. Invite a friend who’s ready to lead, learn, and create change. Leave your joy-filled review at kimstrobel.com/review and make sure to subscribe—because we’re just getting started.

You belong in every room you enter. You are allowed to claim space. Your version of “enough” is already enough.  

With infinite gratitude and a belief in wild possibilities,  

Kim

Have you ever felt uneasy about posting a photo, sharing a win, or simply showing up online? Kim is here to call out the old stories that keep women dimming their light and to champion every woman who’s ready to take up space and speak her truth. If you’ve been taught to shrink, stay quiet, or sidestep attention, this episode is your permission slip to do the opposite.

In This Episode:

• Why Shining Triggers Others: Kim explains that the moment you claim your worth, someone is sure to have an opinion—judgments and whispers are more about their stories than yours.
• Owning Your Bigness: Whether posting a selfie, sharing your story, or celebrating your achievements, today’s conversation is about *not* shrinking for the comfort of others—and how every act of courage gives other women permission to do the same.
• Generations of Shrinking: Kim dives into how women have been conditioned to cover up, play small, and avoid being “too much”—and why it’s time to break the cycle.
• Kim’s Story: From posting swimsuit photos to sharing her fitness progress, Kim gets vulnerable about why she shows up online despite the pushback and negativity.
• The Science of Happiness at Work: Get the scoop on Kim’s mission to bring happiness habits to schools, organizations, and conferences—because well-being is a game changer for productivity, engagement, and creativity!
• Celebrating Yourself Without Shame: Kim shares her journey through struggles, healing, and self-doubt, reminding you that honoring your achievements is a radical act.

Power Moves:

• Decide to take up space: Post the photo, share the story, celebrate YOUR wins.
• Remember discomfort means growth: If your light triggers someone, honor your courage—they may need it.
• Affirm your worth, even if you’re a work in progress. You can shine and struggle at the same time.
• Pass it forward: When you show up in your bigness, you give others silent permission to do the same!

Mic-Drop Quotes:

“I refuse to dim my light to protect someone else's shadows.”

“Showing up is not vanity. It’s a declaration of self-trust, self-leadership, and self-worth.”

“You can honor your struggles and still step into your power.”

“You can be a work in progress and still be worthy of taking up space.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Shine On: What’s one way you can show up more boldly this week? A post, a story, a win—let yourself be SEEN.

👉 Share the Love: Forward this episode to one woman you know who needs the reminder that her voice, power, and presence are needed.

Share & Connect:

Screenshot this episode, share how you’re claiming your space, and tag @KimStrobelJoy on Instagram. Bring someone along for this joy revolution and leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review—let’s help more women find these empowering conversations! Subscribe so you never miss a dose of courage and real talk.

You are deserving of joy, happiness, and big, unapologetic dreams. Together, we change the culture—one woman shining at a time.

With fierce cheerleading and wholehearted belief in you,  

Kim

Tune in, take action, and watch your inner light become a beacon for others—starting NOW!

If you’re ready to break free from repeating the same patterns year after year, get hands-on with powerful mindset tools, and finally feel *in charge* of your destiny, this episode is your invitation. Embrace your subconscious power and watch your reality change—one thought at a time!

In This Episode:

Your Beliefs = Your Reality: Discover how life-long tapes shape everything from health to relationships, and why your subconscious mind is running the show 95% of the time.

Gandhi’s Blueprint for Destiny: Thoughts become words, words become habits, habits become values—and values create your destiny.Kim breaks down this powerful quote and shows you how to use it!

Affirmations Demystified: The science & magic of affirmations—how repeating positive present-tense statements rewires your brain, creates new neural pathways, and attracts miracles.

Step-by-Step Affirmation Creation: 

Learn Kim’s exact process:  

- Know what you want to embody—health, abundance, love, inner peace.  

- Write it in the present tense (“I am…”).  

- Keep it positive and specific—ditch “not” and “no” from your statements!  

- Add a feeling word for next-level energetic impact.

From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Manifesting Dreams: Kim shares real stories of vision boards, abundance, and overcoming self-doubt with affirmation rituals.

Rewrite Your Script: How morning rituals and handwritten affirmations can download new beliefs into your subconscious and open the door to new possibilities.

Power Moves:

• Identify your current belief loops—what “old tapes” keep playing for you?  
• Write out 3 daily affirmations in the present tense, starting with “I am”—make them positive, passionate, and filled with feeling!  
• Put your affirmations somewhere visible: in your journal, on your mirror, or voice-record them and listen daily.  
• Track the shifts—notice when old patterns fall away and new opportunities begin showing up.
• Experiment: Change the affirmation as you grow, and celebrate the results you see!

Mic-Drop Quotes:

• “What you believe will come true for you because that is the energy you are giving out—that is what you are attracting.”

• “You don't base what you can achieve on your present reality. You have to believe in the invisible…and act as if it’s already coming to you.”

• “Writing affirmations downloads new belief systems into the subconscious—and once the mind believes, miracles happen.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Pause & Reflect: What’s one old belief you’re ready to rewrite today?  

👉 Create: Write a powerful new affirmation—present tense, positive, and specific!

Share & Connect:

Screenshot this episode, share your top affirmation, and tag @KimStrobelJoy on Instagram. Invite a friend who’s ready for a mindset makeover and leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review. Subscribe for more hands-on transformation!

You are the master of your destiny. Believe it, affirm it, receive it!  

Let’s co-create your best life—one affirmation, one new belief at a time.

With courage, love, and wild possibility,  

Kim

Tune in, take action, and watch your life transform—starting NOW!

Tired of feeling like you’re stuck on repeat with old patterns, money blocks, or self-doubt? Buckle up! In this episode, Kim demystifies the conscious vs. subconscious mind and shows you how those invisible beliefs (yep, the ones from way back when) might be running the show—and how you can rewrite the whole story.

In This Episode:

• Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind: Why the tiny tip of your mental iceberg (your conscious mind) isn’t driving the ship and how your hidden programming sets your limits.
• Where Your Beliefs Come From: Discover how family stories, childhood experiences, and cultural “truths” burrow into your subconscious and shape your reality.
• Trauma, Triggers & Emotional Regulation: Why your body remembers what your mind forgets…and how that influences your reactions, relationships, and resilience.
• The Power of Belief: Real-life stories of beliefs creating results (or holding you back), from catching colds by “expectation,” to upper-limiting your success.
• Magnetic Mindset: What separates the person who wins at life from the one stuck in fear? It's all about how you’re “magnetized” for confidence, abundance, and opportunities.
• Your Next-Level Practice: How to start feeding your conscious mind new, empowering beliefs and reprogram that old subconscious tape.

Strobel Power Moves:

• Sticky Notes That Change Your Life: TryKim’s trick—write “You deserve this!” and put it where you see it every day.
• Audit Your Subconscious Stories: Are you replaying old “I’m not enough,” “I can’t risk it,” or “Success isn’t for people like me” tapes? Time to hit eject!
• Swap Fear for Faith: Notice when “What if I fail?” creeps in. Flip the script: “What if I soar?”
• Visualize Your Subconscious: Picture that dark-room “tape player” and hit record on new, high-vibe beliefs—on repeat.
• Magnetize Your Mindset: Decide what you want to attract (abundance, joy, courage) and actively align your thoughts and feelings to that frequency.

Mic-Drop Moments:

“Your subconscious is the dark room where beliefs take shape—image by image—whether you realize it or not.”

“You don’t have to acquire more power or worth. It's already in you. You just have to start applying it.”

“There are two types of people: the magnetized, who expect to win, and the demagnetized, full of doubt and fear. Which will you choose?”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Share your favorite “old belief” you’re ready to trade in for a new one. Take a screenshot, tag @KimStrobelJoy, and let the world in on your new mantra!

👉 Reflect: What’s one subconscious belief you’re committed to rewriting this week? Journal it, affirm it, OWN it.

Share & Connect:

Love this episode and know someone who needs to hear it?

Copy the link and send it to a friend, sibling, or coworker. Then leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review and subscribe—because reprogramming your subconscious is a journey, and we’re just getting started.

You are not defined by what’s hidden beneath the surface. You have the power to choose, to shift, and to shine brighter than you ever imagined.

Let’s unlock that subconscious magic—together!

With love, belief, and boundless possibility,  

Kim

Hey Powerful Visionaries! Welcome to Episode 96 of She Finds Joy Podcast, your source for transformation, inspiration, and next-level energy. As we head into a new year, it’s time to drop the dusty old goal lists and ask: What do I want to FEEL in 2026? Today, Kim drops truth bombs, wild energy, and practical wisdom about harnessing the Law of Attraction to finally create a life that feels free, joyful, and wildly aligned.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, repetitive, or like you’re living the same year over and over, this episode is your wake-up call. Kim unpacks the science (yes, Einstein’s physics!), spirit, and mindset behind attracting what you truly desire. Get ready to shift your vibe—and your reality.

In This Episode:

• How Do You Want to Feel in 2026?: Stop chasing goals—start embodying the emotions, freedom, and expansion your soul craves.  
• Law of Attraction Demystified: “Like attracts like”—what does it really mean? From relationships to abundance—real stories, woo moments, and practical steps. 
• Everything Is Energy: Why your thoughts, phone, coffee cup, and relationships all vibrate and shape what you experience. 
• Your Circle = Your Ceiling: The five people you spend the most time with impact your vibrational frequency (and your results). Are you surrounded by uplevelers or energy drainers?  
• Intentional vs. Default Creating: Are you living by choice—or on autopilot? Learn how to stop attracting circumstances by default and become a magnet for change.  
• Radio Analogy: How tuning your thoughts and beliefs is as simple (and profound) as choosing a radio station.

Power Moves:

• Jot down three emotions you want to embody in the coming year—freedom, joy, ease? Claim them!
• Audit your beliefs: Are you carrying limiting stories from last year? Listen to Episodes 94 & 95 for a deep reset on belief systems!
• Practice a daily energy shift: Gratitude journal, positive self-talk, or consciously choose uplifting company.
• Evaluate your “Top 5”: Who’s raising your energy? Time to upgrade your circle!
• Trust the unseen: Electricity, radio waves—your thoughts have just as much unseen power.

Mic-Drop Quotes:

• “We all have way more power than what we realize when we learn to align our thoughts, actions, and beliefs towards the way we want to feel in our life.”
• “Einstein said everything is energy and that’s all there is to it…this is not philosophy, this is physics.”
• “You attract in your life whatever you give your attention to, whatever you give your energy to—whether you focus on the positive or the negative—you attract it all.”

Listener Challenge:

👉 Pause & reflect: What is the #1 energetic intention you’re claiming for 2026?  

👉 Take one action: Shift a thought, change a belief, choose a new vibration TODAY.

Share & Connect:

Screenshot this episode, share your biggest takeaway, and tag @KimStrobelJoy on Instagram. Invite a friend who’s ready for a vibrational upgrade. Leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review, and hit subscribe—this is just Part 1!

You’re worthy of a life you love. Claim it. Create it. Attract it.  

Let’s hit 2026 with alignment, energy, and unstoppable joy—together!

With big love and pure possibility,  

Kim

I showed up for this recording in my running clothes, with no makeup and messy hair, because it felt important that you see the real, unfiltered Kim Strobel. The truth is, behind the social media highlight reels and the smiles, every single one of us has times when life feels heavy, we feel stuck, and joy feels far away.

Key Topics Covered:

• It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay:  Let’s break the silence around those moments when your outside life looks shiny, but inside, you’re struggling. I open up about my own experience—how I’ve been feeling off lately, no matter how hard I hustle or strive. And I promise you: it’s okay to have these feelings. You are not failing just because you’re in a tough season.

• Seasonal Shifts and Emotional Realness:  I share why fall always feels hard for me, even though there’s so much to love about it. Is it the shift from the busy energy of summer into quieter days? Is it saying goodbye to the high of speaking on stages and trading it for more time alone in my office? Just know, it’s normal to feel a little lost or off-track when the seasons of life change.

• Social Media vs. Real Life:  On my own Facebook page, I share both the highlights and the struggles. It’s easy to scroll and feel like everyone else has it all together, but I want you to remember—there’s so much more happening behind the scenes in everyone’s life than you see online.

• Giving Yourself Permission to Pause:  Sometimes, after we’ve tried everything to push forward, the wisest thing we can do is pause. Allow yourself to sit in the discomfort. Resist the urge to “fix” everything right away. Maybe it’s a time of preparation, a space for something new to grow.

• The Wisdom of My Grandmother:  My grandma—the happiest person I’ve known—would order dessert first and get her hair done to lift her mood. Maybe we need to take a cue from her and find the small, nurturing ways to care for ourselves while we wait for the light to return.

• You Are Not Alone:  I name the hard realities I’m moving through right now, acknowledging it’s tough. Comparison creeps in, and it often feels like others are further ahead. But you are not broken, and you are not less than.

Action Steps:

• Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself permission to feel the way you do right now.
• Share your feelings with someone you trust—even if you can’t fix them, you don’t have to carry them alone.
• Find one small way to care for yourself today—a walk, music, dessert first, or just pausing.
• Remind yourself: “I don’t have to have it all figured out yet.”
• Listen to the song “It’s Okay” by Nightbird—the message is powerful and healing.

Notable Quotes:

“You’re not failing, even though it feels like you’re behind everyone else.”

“Maybe you don’t always have to be fixing your life—sometimes it’s okay to just be where you are.”

“You are not alone in these feelings—so many of us feel the same way sometimes.”

“If you need inspiration, remember Nightbird’s song: It’s Okay.”

Listener Challenge:

Take a moment and ask yourself: Where in your life do you feel ‘behind’ or ‘not enough’? What’s ONE small act of kindness you can offer yourself today?

Share your story! Tag @KimStrobelJoy on Instagram—I’d love to hear about the moments when you let yourself not be okay, and what helps you through.

Connect & Share:

• Screenshot the episode and share it with a friend who needs encouragement.
• Leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review—your words help this message reach even more people.
• Subscribe so you never miss an episode full of truth, hope, and real-life support!

You are never alone. You are worthy of kindness, compassion, and grace—especially in the hard seasons. Thank you for listening, thank you for showing up as your authentic self, and thank you for letting me walk beside you on this journey toward joy and wholeness.

With love and realness,

Kim Strobel

Key Topics Covered:

• The Power Beneath the Surface:  I break down how 95% of our decisions and behaviors stem from the subconscious beliefs we picked up as young as six years old. Think of your mind like an iceberg—your conscious thoughts are just the tip, while everything else runs below the waterline, quietly directing your life.

• Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset:  Let’s talk about what happens when you believe your talents and intelligence are set in stone versus choosing the power of “yet.” I share real-life examples from education, the workplace, and my own life—because no one was born with a perfect mindset! Together, we explore how growth mindset people embrace challenges, persist through obstacles, and use feedback as fuel.

• Beliefs Change Everything (Even Your Body!):  I reveal the surprising results of a study from Germany showing how powerful our beliefs are—men who believed they’d had knee surgery healed... even when some never actually received it! This is a jaw-dropping demonstration of how much our thoughts shape our reality.

• How You Can Shift Your Beliefs:  Here’s the good news: you aren’t stuck with the stories you inherited! I talk about the importance of feeding your brain new, empowering information. Whether it’s books, podcasts, mentoring, or simply surrounding yourself with positive influences, change is possible when you act on fresh knowledge.

• Bringing Growth Mindset to Your Workplace and Life:  If you’re seeing burnout or resistance in your team, school, or organization, you’re not alone. I explain why embracing challenge and feedback is essential—for both personal transformation and business success.

Action Steps:

• Notice those old, limiting stories you tell yourself—and challenge them!
• Feed your mind new beliefs: read, listen, and seek out people who spark growth.
• Take one small action based on what you learn—don’t just think, do!
• Embrace challenges, and remind yourself: “I can’t do this... yet!”
• If your colleagues or team are stuck, share this episode and start a conversation about mindset.

Notable Quotes:

“Our mindset is only as strong as the beliefs that sit underneath it.”  

“You have the ability to extract old belief systems and download new ones.”  

“It’s not knowledge that is power—it’s acting on the knowledge that is power.”  

“When we change our belief systems, we change our lives.”

Listener Challenge:

I want you to get really honest with yourself:  

• • Where in your life are you showing up as that six-year-old version who believes ‘I’m not good enough’ or ‘This isn’t possible for me’?  

• What’s one belief you want to rewrite? 

Share what you’re shifting on social media and tag @KimStrobelJoy—I’d love to celebrate your progress!

Connect & Share:

• Screenshot the episode and share your favorite takeaway.
• Leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review—that helps these ideas reach more people who need them.
• Subscribe so you never miss an episode filled with encouragement and truth!

You are not stuck—you are worthy of joy, happiness, and growth. Thank you for listening, thank you for sharing, and thank you for being real with me on this journey. I’m cheering you on as you create a life that feels good from the inside out!

With courage,  

Kim Strobel

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Kim breaks down the characteristics of fixed and growth mindsets, using relatable examples from education, the workplace, and her own life. She explains how statements like “I’m just not good at this” keep us boxed in, while adopting the power of “yet” signals openness to learning and development.

• The Science Behind Growth: Citing research by Dr. Carol Dweck and Sean Achor, Kim highlights how our brains are designed to adapt and grow, meaning most of us are only using a fraction of our true capacity. She dispels myths about talent and intelligence, encouraging listeners to challenge the belief that their skills are set in stone.

• Personal Stories of Growth: From marathons to keynote speaking, Kim shares how she overcame initial failures and fear with perseverance and belief. Her story—from a trembling teenager in speech class to a confident speaker before thousands—embodies the growth mindset in action.

• Overcoming Resistance in Organizations: Through workplace anecdotes, Kim discusses change management and the resistance to new challenges, demonstrating how shifting perspective can empower teams to embrace productive struggle and innovation.

• Productive Struggle and Resilience: Using the metaphor of a butterfly fighting its way out of a cocoon, Kim illustrates the necessity of struggle for true growth. She champions embracing difficulties as opportunities to strengthen resilience and confidence.

Action Steps:

• Notice where a fixed mindset shows up in your language: swap “I can’t” for “I can’t yet.”
• Challenge yourself or your team to lean into challenges, reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
• Celebrate wins and progress, even when it feels uncomfortable or hard.
• Share the episode with someone who may be struggling to believe in their potential.

Notable Quotes:

“Inside every adversity lies the seed of something greater.”

“You're never stuck. It's your brain that tricks you into thinking you don't have this ability. But your brain and your body are built to grow.”

“When we learn to prioritize our happiness and well-being, we elevate every single area of our lives.”

“You have 90% potential left—you are deserving of joy and happiness.”

Listener Challenge:

Kim invites you to reflect on your own mindset: 

• Where have you let a fixed mindset limit you? 
• What’s one area where you can begin saying “I don’t know this yet” and embrace the journey of learning? 

Share your insights on social media and tag @KimStrobelJoy—she wants to hear your stories of growth!

Connect & Share:

• Screenshot the episode and share it on social media.
• Leave a review at kimstrobelle.com/review.
• Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Don’t let self-doubt or perceived limitations keep you boxed in. Embrace challenges, step into productive struggle, and trust in your power to grow. Your willingness to pursue growth is a gift—let your confidence and resilience ripple outward and make the world a brighter, more joyful place.

Thank you for listening to "She Finds Joy." Remember: You are worthy of happiness and capable of great things.

• The extraordinary impact of recognizing and uplifting the everyday people who cross our paths—for example, the service technician, cashier, or mail carrier
• Kim’s firsthand account of meeting Cameron, an inspiring young father, and how their honest exchange opened doors for empathy and encouragement
• The science behind our brain’s natural “negative bias” and how small acts of kindness can help retrain our minds for positivity and joy
• How sharing someone’s story (even on social media) can create a wave of encouragement—sometimes making someone’s whole week or year
• Simple, research-backed habits for cultivating daily happiness, drawn from Kim’s own teachings and latest book, “Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy”

Kim challenges listeners to notice the “Camerons” in their lives—those whose stories often go unheard—and to take that extra moment to see, value, and encourage them. By sharing her experience and Cameron’s grateful response, Kim demonstrates that kindness is not only transformative for the receiver, but deeply rewarding for the giver.

• Pausing to make someone feel seen, heard, and valued can lift both your spirits and theirs—sometimes in ways you never expect.
• Our brains may be wired for negativity, but cultivating daily acts of kindness can reprogram us for positivity and fulfillment.
• Sharing and celebrating the hard work and resilience of others (even through a simple Facebook post!) can multiply hope in unexpected ways.
• Practicing random acts of kindness is one of the top habits that improve overall happiness and well-being—for both giver and receiver.

“So please share this episode with a friend… and go out and practice your own random acts of kindness.” — Kim Strobel

Thank you for listening to She Finds Joy! If Kim’s story inspired you, pay it forward by sharing this episode and leaving your own story or review at www.kimstrobel.com/review.

It only takes a small act—a smile, a kind word, a few minutes of attention—to set off a chain of positivity. You have the power to be that spark.

• Kim’s honest confession about overthinking her podcast, the pressure to “do it perfectly,” and how letting go of the need for perfection unlocked her ability to act and serve
• The powerful reminder that “perfection is the lowest standard you can hold yourself to,” and why chasing it only serves to stall true progress and fulfillment
• Behind-the-scenes stories of facing fear: From her first-ever keynote for 900 people, to building and evolving her business through periods of uncertainty
• A look into the realities of slower seasons in business, and strategies Kim uses to shift from a scarcity mindset to creative, solution-focused action
• The ripple effect of tough decisions—like reducing her assistant’s hours—sparking growth, independence, and creative hustle both in her team and herself
• Practical encouragement to recognize when you’re stuck in perfectionism or fear, and how to take the next brave step—no makeup, no perfect plan, just real action

Kim urges listeners to embrace imperfection, acknowledge their fears, and push forward anyway—reminding us that abundance and growth are on the other side of discomfort.

• Perfectionism is a trap that paralyzes progress; action—however imperfect—is what builds momentum and opens doors.
• Periods of slow growth or uncertainty are normal; responding with creativity, outreach, and positive energy can reignite opportunity.
• Scarcity mindset is a sneaky saboteur—recognize it, feel your feelings, and then use that discomfort to fuel your next steps.
• Sometimes setbacks (like having to cut back team hours) can catalyze growth and innovation, benefitting everyone involved.
• When you feel stuck or inadequate, let yourself move through the doubt and take action anyway—the magic lies in the doing.

“You don’t have to have everything perfect in order to take action. Perfection is the very thing that will get in your way, over and over again.”

Thank you for joining Kim in this moment of real talk and empowerment. If her reflections struck a chord with you, please share this episode with someone who could use a lift, tag Kim on Instagram with your biggest takeaway, subscribe for more encouragement and practical inspiration, and please leave a review here or at kimstrobel.com/review, to help others discover the show.

Don’t wait for perfection—move forward with courage, creativity, and trust in your ability to create abundance, one imperfect but brave step at a time.

• How investing intentionally in your marriage (or partnership) can lead to lasting happiness—even during the busiest parenting years
• The crucial reminder that you are inherently worthy of goodness, joy, and abundance—regardless of your past or your inner critic
• The transformative power of prioritizing movement and self-care, and a simple, eye-opening phone activity to reclaim time for what fuels you
• Kim’s candid stories about therapy, reflection, and personal sticky notes that keep her centered during life’s ups and downs
• Why creating boundaries around draining activities (like excessive social media) can make room for meaningful self-investment

Kim encourages listeners to pause and reflect on what matters most, take empowered action—no matter how small—and give themselves permission to prioritize well-being.

• If your marriage is important to you, invest in it intentionally—even when it feels hard or inconvenient.
• You are already worthy of all that is good in life; the world can only value you as much as you value yourself.
• Prioritizing movement, even 30 minutes a day, is one of the top five happiness boosters. Reclaim time from draining activities, starting with an honest look at your phone’s screen time.
• Small shifts, done with self-love and intention, can yield lasting rewards.

"You are a worthy human being of being blessed beyond extraordinary in this life. But it starts with you understanding that and loving yourself."

Thank you for tuning in! If these reflections resonated, please leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review to help others find the show. Share this episode with a friend, subscribe for more uplifting wisdom, and tag Kim with your biggest takeaways!

You deserve goodness, joy, and a life that fuels you—one tiny reflection and new habit at a time.

• The importance of reconnecting with what excites and energizes you  
• How to ignore the critics and keep shining your light
• Why adulthood doesn't mean you should stop playing—or dreaming
• Stuart Brown’s 8 Play Personalities, and how discovering yours can lead to more happiness and creativity
• How to make small, meaningful shifts that bring more play, fun, and purpose into your everyday life

Kim encourages listeners to identify which resonates most—and to lean into those activities for greater happiness.

"You are not here to live a life that pleases others. You are here to live a life in which you feel fully alive and that sets your soul on fire—and that is available for each and every one of us."

If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review here or at kimstrobel.com/review, to help others discover the show.

Don’t forget to subscribe, share the episode, and tag Kim with your biggest takeaways and share what lights you up!

Subscribe so you never miss an inspiring episode; share this message of real talk and encouragement with people you care about.

Remember, you are deserving of joy and happiness. Take one small step toward what lights you up—you are worth it!

• Kim’s honest story about overcoming people-pleasing and judgment in her business and on social media
• The life-changing concept behind Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory
• How self-love is at the root of happiness, confidence, and stepping into your true power
• The transformation Kim experienced when she changed her fitness journey—and her mindset
• The power of celebrating yourself, even when others don’t understand or approve
• Inspired wisdom from Rebecca Campbell and Marianne Williamson about shining your light
• A heartfelt call to action for listeners to take up space, share their wins, and allow themselves to be seen

“Let them misunderstand you, let them roll their eyes, let them think what they want—and let you shine anyway.”

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review here or at kimstrobel.com/review, and share the show with someone who could use a little encouragement.

You can also subscribe to never miss an episode.

Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe, share the episode, and tag Kim with your biggest takeaways and how you’re going to show up more boldly in your life.

You are deserving of joy and happiness—keep shining!

Kim draws on messages from Rebecca Campbell’s book, Light is the New Black, and encourages listeners to reflect on how they might be holding themselves back. The episode offers empowering mindset shifts, a big dose of real talk, and plenty of encouragement to show up boldly, unapologetically, and let your light shine.

• Why Kim took a podcasting sabbatical—and what inspired her return
• The societal and workplace pressures (especially for women) to play small or dim your light
• Personal stories of criticism and judgment Kim has faced for being confident, positive, and authentic
• The importance of not shrinking to make others comfortable
• Insights from Light is the New Black and the message that your light may trigger others who are afraid to shine
• The transformational moment when Kim decided never to make herself small for others again
• How embracing your boldness and light actually empowers others to do the same

“The world does not need more women who shrink themselves to fit outdated expectations. The world needs your boldness.”

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review here or at kimstrobel.com/review, and share the show with someone who could use a little encouragement.

You can also subscribe to never miss an episode.

Thank you for being here and showing up.

Keep shining—because when you do, you give others the courage to shine their light, too.

For more encouragement and real talk, follow Kim Strobel and She Finds Joy!

Produced with love and realness, dogs barking included. 🐾✨

And I’ve decided it’s time to simply parts of my business and all of the “creating” I do in a week. This is not an easy decision because I feel like I’m letting all of you down. But for now it feels like the one that will most serve me when I ask myself, “How do I want to feel in my life.”

What’s in the episode: 

• How our inner critical fights back when we make decisions that serve our mental health
• Why rest is a right and not a reward
• How to make hard decisions and stop dealing with all the “shoulds”
• How to dial back while also dialing in to your inner self.

“It’s time to replace the “shoulds” in our lives and ask ourselves, “How do I really want to feel in my life?”

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-finds-joy/id1487739752 

In this episode, Vaughn opens up about his bipolar disorder and what it means to navigate life by loving all parts of himself. He gets very vulnerable about what it means to be a gay, black man, endure mental health struggles, and advocate for himself and countless others. 

What’s in the episode: 

• Vaughn’s time in the military as a gay, black man
• What it means to feel supported in WHO you are 
• Why being open about mental health is so important 
• His mental illness challenges
• Strategies he uses to navigate the dark times

“In a way, I feel very blessed for my mental health struggle because I've had a lot of things along the way that safeguarded me and kept me alive.” - Vaughn Rush

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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About Vaughn Rush

Vaughn Rush, professionally known as Sean Vaughn Carter is an Army Veteran, entrepreneur, Male Lead & Entertainer, go-go dancer and international traveler. He currently lives in New York City and San Diego California, although frequently traveling the states and abroad. Vaughn graduated from Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in New York City and is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work at Fordham University.

Vaughn served in the United States Army for 7 years, deploying to Iraq in 2011 as a Behavioral Health Specialist and medic. For 6 years prior to the Covid pandemic, Vaughn owned ad operated a backpackers hostel in San Diego California. Currently, you can catch Vaughn, or Sean Vaughn Carter, go-go dancing in New York City, San Francisco, Long Beach, and abroad, as well as a Male Lead in pageants, nightclubs, and Brunch drag shows. Vaughn’s passions include travel, mental health, physical fitness, gay pride, and authenticity. 

In this episode, Kim explains we get messages from our primary caregivers, society, and our community that tell us how we are supposed to operate in the world. There are invisible rules and expectations of how we are supposed to “do life.” In order to protect ourselves, our inner critic shows up to keep us in line. But the inner critic exaggerates and judges, and while it has our best interest at heart, it doesn’t help us or motivate us to change. Instead, it keeps us from being true to ourselves. 

Kim walks you through 4 layers of self-talk, according to Jack Canfield, and how we can coach ourselves in a positive and more rewarding way.  

What’s in the episode: 

• The role of the inner critic
• How we are living in the emotional traps we grew up in
• How our beliefs shape our perceptions of how we show up in the world
• The 4 layers of self-talk to overcome your inner critic

“When guilt and shame are used to control you, you become someone you’re not. ”-Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review! 

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

We use perfectionism as a shield to avoid rejection, shame, criticism, and failure. We try to be the perfect worker, spouse, parent, follow the rules, and so on, yet it leaves us feeling exhausted.

In today’s episode, Kim explains how perfectionism shows up in our lives and provides insight into how to rewrite our stories and begin living a bigger, bolder life full of imperfection that is a truer version of yourself and feels so much better. 

What’s in the episode: 

• What is behind our “not-enoughness”
• The definition of perfectionism and why it keeps us stuck
• How the fixed mindset and getting praised for achievements create perfectionism
• What perfectionism is actually hiding
• How to rethink our stories and embrace our authentic selves

“When you start to make decisions that are more aligned with who you are at your core, you will probably outgrow a lot of people ” -Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review! 

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

We are so overly critical of ourselves, and then we hide or bury our feelings of shame when we need to learn to release them with people who have earned the right to hear our stories.

Through sharing our stories, we free ourselves from some of the pain we are carrying and holding inside of ourselves. 

What’s in the episode: 

• Why shame needs words and a voice to be free
• Hustling for worthiness to account for our believed inadequacies 
• Six types of people not to share your shame story with
• How to exercise compassion towards ourselves and others

“You have to love yourself enough to reach out for help and support when going through hard things. ”-Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review! 

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Fear is one of the greatest obstacles to our success because with fear comes uncomfortableness and many people wait for uncomfortableness to leave before they act. In this episode, I’m going to teach you why you must learn to feel uncomfortable, to feel the fear, and do it anyway!

What’s in the episode: 

• Why “action” is the bridge between our inner world and outer world
• The inner journey it takes to get the outer results we want
• How to move from stuckness to action
• The mindset it takes to play in the arena of bigness

“Many times our fears are so strong and dramatic that they keep us stuck. ” - Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review!

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Dr. Masuro Emoto discovered that molecules in water are affected by our thoughts, words, and feelings. Humans are made up of 70% of water, which means the words we expose ourselves and others to have an impact on them.

He discovered that crystals formed in frozen water with positive words written on them formed brilliant, clear, snowflake patterns while negative words directed toward water formed fragmented, dark crystals.

This research proves that when we practice gratitude and send that positive energy towards ourselves, mostly made of water, we get positive results and feel happier in our lives. 

What’s in the episode: 

• The science between thoughts and water
• How our thoughts affect our lives in big ways
• The practice of gratitude creates positive emotions and feelings.
• How to practice gratitude 

“It’s time to build a life you don’t feel you have to regularly escape from.” Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review! 

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

I feel like we all want to be happier, but we are a bit afraid to admit it because it makes us feel like something is wrong in our lives. But creating intentional happiness habits in our lives improves every area of our lives. But are we focusing on the wrong things?

Yes, we are much of the time, but I’m about to give you an education on the Science of Happiness. 

What’s in the episode: 

• The things we chase in hopes of fulfillment
• Understanding the components of happiness 
• The control you have over your happiness 
• A happiness strategy to help when you feel down

“We get to create our happiness from the inside out.” - Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review!

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Don’t take anything personally. That’s the second agreement of Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic, “The Four Agreements.” He states, “Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally. Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves.”

I’ve been criticized many times in my life. Many times it absolutely consumed me. But in this episode, I hope to share some insight I’ve learned over the years and hopefully give you a path through your pain and get you to evaluate it from a new perspective.

What’s in the episode: 

• A very hard thing I recently went through.
• How to move through the pain and muck others throw at you
• How to deal with petty trolls
• What I differently now when it comes to criticism. 

“Within every struggle, every obstacle, every challenge, every injustice, we get a choice to decide how we're going to react and how we're going to let it affect us.”- Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love it if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review!

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, now it's your turn! Register at the link below! 

Register for The Happy Academy now! 

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

• The inability to shut work off, even when I should be enjoying time off 
• An incessant need to keep checking my emails
• The feeling of obsessively thinking about "everything that needs to get done"
• Tiredness, irritability, and frustration with people around me 

I recently asked others in my Facebook Group what burnout out looks like to them and got these responses: 

• Knots in my stomach the closer I get to work, despite LOVING my job.
• Never having satisfaction with my job and never feeling like I’m doing enough. 
• Letting down all of the teachers I’m supposed to be leading, and I feel hopeless.
• Dreading going to work every day and counting the days until break.
• Never feeling like I’m meeting expectations. 
• Being so overwhelmed with tasks and asks that I don’t even know where to start.
• Lost desire, unable to focus on anything, and no amount of time off or other activities.
• Investing in my own business so I can leave my current profession. 
• Overworked (worked daily my entire sick leave), underpaid (completely revamped teaching during COVID/no overtime, no bonuses), and not thought of as a real person.

You are allowed to have heavy emotions. It’s important to give ourselves the grace to feel the way we do and practice some self-compassion. 

Even though I sometimes enter the burnout stage, I recognize the signs of when it’s coming on, and I have a set of habits that get me out of the gutter quicker. You are not alone in the struggle. I am there too. 

• How to identify burnout when it’s first setting in. 
• Why it’s so hard to get off the hamster wheel of life. 
• Why I created a program focused on shifting the inner blueprint of our life. 
• How to leverage your mindset and overcome limiting beliefs. 
• Why our relationship with ourselves is our biggest asset. 
• How to take action to become who you want to be. 
• How to step forward with confidence and discover your greatness.. 

“If you can’t see your own value, the world can’t give you value back.” - Kim Strobel

Get on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now! 

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

What’s in the episode: 

• Why women struggle to invest in themselves
• Overcoming feelings of guilt
• Why self-care and self investing are not selfish
• Learning to establish boundaries and create space
• Why you are worth loving yourself

“When you take good care of yourself and put resources toward your well-being, your happiness, your success, it means the people in your life get the very best of you.” - Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review! 

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Sandy went from having over $100,000 in debt to creating an income of $150,000 the next year. And now she is a multi-millionaire and she didn’t graduate high school. Our relationship with ourselves is the key to wealth and abundance.  However, this isn’t the path most of us follow. We think we have to work like crazy just to get ahead. But it actually starts with going within ourselves and changing our internal blueprint to become co-creators of our lives. It starts with taking on the identity, experiences, and opportunities right now that will bring you more of what you want to accomplish and achieve. It started with the inside of ourselves first. Sandy walks us through what it truly means to become an active participant in designing a life of great success and fulfillment. 

• Why learning and understanding the Law of Attraction, quantum physics, and neuroscience are important in achieving true abundance in life;
• Understand why you should take action as you do the mindset work when walking the path towards change
• Discover how you can shift from welfare to millionaire through tips and insights based on science and a millionaire’s experience.
• How to align your body, mind, and spirit to achieve and succeed in your goals.
• Powerful daily practices to embody your abundance and success.

“You can’t just think and visualize your goals. You have to embody and take action.”  Sandy Forster

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Sandy’s Links

Sandy’s Website

Sandy’s Wildly Weathy Bundle

Sandy’s Facebook

Sandy’s Instagram

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

It’s easy to look at Angie’s everyday life and the obstacles she deals with, but she chooses to see her life differently. While she doesn’t deny the extreme fatigue, her limitations, or the hardness of it all, she maintains that she is happy in her life because she CHOOSES to be. She describes her highs, lows, and personal triumphs. 

• Why we must ask ourselves, “How do we want to feel?”
• Understanding how our thoughts create our feelings.
• Embracing what is and not resisting.
• Making conscious decisions that support how we want to live our lives.
• Advice on how to see things from a different perspective?  
• Choosing abundance, joy, and happiness in the midst of hardness.

“I feel like there is no other choice. That's the only choice I choose because I don’t want to be unhappy.” Angie Carlson

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and leave a review! 

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

About Angie:

After graduating high school, Angie Carlson earned an AAS degree in Medical Office Assistant and then joined the military. She spent 11 years in the Air Force, where she met her husband. In 2004, they had a son, and two months later, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She lives in Maine with her husband, son, and faithful furry friend, Rascal. 

We have all experienced some form of trauma, and many times that trauma plays out in our adult lives. It might affect how we react to our spouse, how we parent our children, and how we navigate our work lives. As Dr. Hankins explained, trauma can affect us in big ways, such as anger, violence, or yelling, but also in not so obvious ways, such as perfectionism, workaholism, and lack of boundaries. Many times it’s the root of our very deep wounds, but we can work to heal ourselves and become better for ourselves. 

• What is trauma, and how does it affect our lives?
• The difference between Big T and Little T trauma.
• What is a trauma response, and why would someone have one? 
• What is the key to reshaping our lives?
• How can we approach trauma, understand its effect, and move beyond to heal?

“Even though we are not responsible for the traumas that happened to us as children, as adults, we are responsible for healing them.” Dr. Melissa Hankins

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review.

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Connect with Dr. Melissa Hankins

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Schedule a FREE consultation with Dr. Rankins

About Dr. Melissa Hankins

Dr. Melissa Hankins is the founder and CEO of Melissa Hankins Coaching. She is a Mindset and Success Coach for physicians and other high-performers who may “look great on the outside” but are struggling on the inside. Her clients typically struggle with burnout, perfectionism, workaholism, “trying to do all the things” and feeling completely overwhelmed in the process while doing their best not to show it. 

Many of us suffer from our people-pleasing ways. We do it for several reasons: To be accepted and belong, to receive love, and to find validations. We worry that people may not like us, creating a life of self-abandon and resentment.

In this episode, Kim speaks to Krista Resnick about creating boundaries to protect our space and our relationships. It’s great to make other people happy, but it’s more important to please ourselves first by making self-honoring choices.

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Are you for yourself, or are you against yourself?
• Establishing boundaries and aligning with your purpose
• Why self-compassion and self-care is essential to your success
• Choosing kindness over judgment
• And much more!

• How do you know when to set a boundary?
• What fears stop people from setting boundaries?
• How to lean into discomfort.
• Krista’s top 2 tricks for starting to set boundaries in your life. 
• How to quit abandoning yourself for the sake of pleasing others so you can be free.

“Too many times we self-abandon  for the sake of pleasing others?”  Krista Resnick

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review.

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Connect with Krista

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WEBSITE

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The Secret to Empowered Boundaries

Permission Granted Podcast

About Krista:

Krista Resnick is a Master Certified Coach, a podcaster, sought after speaker and mother to 3 boys.

She is a powerhouse of soul, fun, compassion, and vibrancy.  Her honest and curious approach guides the women she serves in a way that is both real, true and supportive.

Her work empowers women to stop settling, and put themselves BACK on the priority list.    Krista supports women by helping them break free of codependent and people pleasing patterns so they can set healthy boundaries and master the art of speaking their truth

Krista is a walking permission slip, inspiring women to show up unapologetically and create the space they need and the connection they crave. 

Basically, we have an internal thermostat in our body that says, “I have limited tolerance, for feeling good in my life, I have limited tolerance for how much happiness, I am willing to let myself feel how much love, I'm willing to let myself feel how much success, I'm willing to let myself feel.”  Because of our Upper Limit Problem,  when things are going good for us, we will self sabotage our ability to all the goodness we want to feel in our life. 

He explained that have limited tolerance for allowing our life to go well, for a period of time. And when we hit that internal thermostat of being able to feel good or feel success, we do something that stops our positive forward trajectory.  The good news….we can change our internal thermostats and reset them to higher levels of success. 

• What is the Upper Limited Problem and how does it show up in our lives?
• The ways we self-sabotage and why do we do it. 
• The four zones of work identified by Gay Hendricks
• The zone of incompetence: In this zone, you are engaging in something you are simply not good at. This is me trying to dance in the ballet.
• The zone of competence: You can get the job done, but no better than the next person.
• The zone of excellence: In this zone, you are doing something you are very, very good at compared to most other people.
• The zone of genius: When you’re in your genius zone, are in what author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls “flow.” You’re taking advantage of your natural talents and doing what you earnestly enjoy. You have what could almost be called an “unfair advantage” over your competition.

“Our internal thermostat setting determines how much love success, creativity, happiness, well-being we allow in our life.”  Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review.

If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

It wasn’t easy work, but once she quit resisting the way certain things or people were in her life, she experienced a whole new level of peace and freedom. And because she did this work on herself this last year, she has experienced new levels of abundance, happiness, peace, and wellbeing.

• What is radical acceptance and why does it work?
• How does practicing acceptance free us from the binds that keep us in bitterness?
• How can we accept ourselves and our situations while also wanting to change in positive ways?
• What gets in the way of our ability to accept and how to break free.
• Where our power lies and how to step into it. 

“I've discovered is that I'm a lot happier and more at peace when I accept people or circumstances or situations as they are rather than wishing it was different.”  Kim Strobel

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If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

In this episode, Kim dives into why change is hard and goals keep getting left in the dust. Most of us approach change and goals backwards. We use our logical, conscious mind and think if we can yield enough willpower, we can make it happen. But Kim shares why this doesn’t work and the formula she has used to create massive success in her life. She will talk you through Robert Dilts’s “Hierarchy of Change” and show you how to reverse engineer the formula for how you go about achieving your goals and creating more success in life. 

• How our mindsets drive our actions and behaviors.
• Why you are not your thoughts!
• The hierarchy of change and the six layers of thinking.
• Learn to take on the identity right now of who you wish to become

“Our beliefs about ourselves greatly influence our life.”  Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

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If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

It’s not easy to let go of our need for perfection or the old tapes that play in our head that remind us we are supposed to act, do, and perform in a certain way.  In this episode, Kim shares her struggle when things appear to go astray and how she is working to transform how she handles challenges in her own life. When we learn to let go of our “expectations” of ourselves, we begin to see that we have the ability to feel better about just being human beings. We can learn to take back our power and plant the seeds of transformation and inner freedom. 

• What perfectionism looks like and how it shows up in our life.
• How to pivot when dealing with hard things.
• Learn to manage your feelings better.
• Understand how belief systems drive the inner critic
• The art of allowing our heavy feelings.
• Three ways to practice self-compassion

“We must learn to process our heavy feelings rather than avoid them.” Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

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If you’re tired of putting yourself on the back-burner and ready to learn powerful strategies for increasing your happiness levels and reclaiming your life, you might want to grab a spot on the Happy Academy Waitlist. Over 17,000 people signed up for this 10-month program last year, so you are gonna want to be one of the first to know when we open the doors! Get on the waitlist here. 

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

After saying goodbye to a lucrative corporate gig—and a promising career as an immigration lawyer for the U.S. government—she built a successful, multi-million dollar corporate immigration law firm on her own terms while helping transform people’s lives as they pursue their version of the American Dream.

In this episode, she shares that while these are difficult times and we can’t quit our jobs, we can create simple life hacks that make our lives feel so much better.  We can tap into the world of convenience and start outsourcing our “motherly, wifey, worker bee” job to free up space for time, pleasure, and ourselves. 

• How women can make their lives easier
• Why it’s not selfish to pay for convenience
• Stop the martyrdom of “do everything yourself”
• How she outsources 90% of her life
• Embrace and lean into modern-day working and mothering.

“I outsource 90% of the things in my life, so I have time to enjoy the things I love.” Rosanna Berardi

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Rosanna’s Links

High Wire Woman Podcast

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Research tells us that strong marriages have high levels of friendship and emotional connection at their foundation.  But how do we do this when we are trying to raise our kids, work full-time jobs, and manage all of our other responsibilities?

In this episode, I interview the dynamo couple, Tarsha and Stan Davis. They are focused on inspiring others to create strong marriages and feel “married alive'' versus the ball-and-chain “buried alive” version. They challenge us to create not “good enough” marriages, but exceptional marriages!

What’s in the episode: 

• Two important building blocks of a successful and happy marriage.
• Why active listening and looking for perspective creates trust in relationships.
• Understanding how our expectations can be honored.
• Why we need to stop comparing our marriage to others.
• Conversations make the biggest difference in getting to know your spouse’s character and creating emotional intimacy. 

“You haven’t reached the finish line just because you had a wedding day. That’s when the work begins.” Stan Davis

“We are husband and wife first. Parents second.” Tarsha Davis

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

Stan and Tarsha’s Link

Married Alive Instagram 

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

About Stan and Tarsha and Married Alive

Who says happily ever after only exists in the movies? Lasting happiness CAN and SHOULD be the goal of every marriage and that’s why Stan and  Tarsha Davis created their Married Alive brand. 

They’re coming up on their 25th wedding anniversary and have been boyfriend and girlfriend for 31 years now. With two children and a cozy home in Florida, they aim to normalize that marriage can be fun. 

Some of the their foundational philosophies are to Celebrate everything, relax and enjoy, and actively build lasting happiness.

In this episode, Cassie and I discuss the money stories we all tell ourselves and how these stories are the very thing that keeps us from attracting money with ease and flow or actually repelling money. Many of us have felt that there’s never enough money, but that’s because we’ve become accustomed to the stress of money.

I’m most excited because Cassie discusses the four money story archetypes and helps us identify where we are in our own money story and what we need to do to move out of it and into abundance.  

What’s in the episode: 

• Change your thoughts so you approach money differently 
• Be open to creating more wealth and achieving your dreams
• Rethink your approach to money and wealth
• Identify your money mindset archetype
• Recalibrate your money mindset

“A lot of times, we learn there's never enough money because you've become accustomed to that stress of money.” Cassie Parks

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

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Cassie’s Links

Cassie’s Website

Cassie’s Facebook

Cassie’s Instagram

About Cassie

Cassie Parks is the fairy godmother for people who want to be better with money.

Through her positive reality podcast, books, and online coaching program, she shakes up your approach to creating powerful money stories while making it all feel easy, practical, and of course, fun.

Her insights have been featured on Colorado’s best in the Huffington Post and one of the most downloaded episodes of Primal Blueprint.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Suzanne discussed how our bodies, minds, and souls are made of energy, and we can use that energy to reach our wildest dreams. She gives tips and specific strategies for raising your vibe and stepping into your potentiality, all while creating a life that you love. 

She also shared the importance of honoring our heavy emotions to process and shift to high-vibe emotions.  And that our vibration frequency attracts the people, circumstances, and opportunities into our lives.

• What are our biggest dreams, and how do we begin to call them in?
• How to ask ourselves what our heart and soul desire to create.
• Utilize the tools of Quantum Physics to make our dreams a reality
• Shift our consciousness through thoughts, feelings, and emotions
• Align our internal blueprints to manifest more of what we want

“You have the ability to embody a frequency that matches your dreams. .”  Suzanne Adams

"When we chase the very thing that lights us up, we step into our potentiality.” Kim Strobel

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

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Ready to Create Massive Momentum in 2022 and make your dreams a reality? Register for my once-a-year Create Massive Momentum: Law of Attraction and Vision Board Workshop on Jan. 5, 2022!  If you're unable to make the live workshop, the REPLAY will be available!

Suzanne’s Links

Suzanne’s “Turn up your vibes” meditation: https://www.suzanneadamsinc.com/vibesmeditation/

Suzanne’s “Turn up your vibes” Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/325198818483203

Suzanne’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RuCfTiCDjs&t=3s

About Suzanne

As a seasoned speaker who has taken the mic on NBC, The CW, and Fox—as well as on stages ranging from TEDx, Mindvalley, The American Heart Association, Lulu Lemon, and many more—Suzanne Adams is creating a powerful ripple of inspiration and positivity. She is on a mission to help you reach your highest potential. Suzanne is a bestselling author of Girl Awakened and has impacted thousands through speaking, her books, events, and programs across the globe. She is a thought leader in the field of personnel development, leadership, and consciousness and can’t wait to help you manifest your dreams. 

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Tracy knows all too well the challenges of raising kids and being true to herself at the same time. Her three-year-old son painfully showed her that her life wasn’t working and how her own self-loathing and negativity was affecting her son, who then mirrored her behaviors and outlook on life back to her. 

She explains how she learned to monitor her feelings and emotions to become more aware of how she was truly showing up in her life. 

Ready to Create Massive Momentum in 2022 and make your dreams a reality? Register for my once a year Create Massive Momentum: Law of Attraction and Vision Board Workshop on Jan. 5, 2022!  If you're unable to make the live workshop, the REPLAY will be available!

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

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• What a vision-driven life is and means
• Why we create our lives through our energy flows and emotions
• How to generate more confidence in our lives
• Aligning ourselves on the inside so we can attract more of what we want on the outside
• Why our emotions are constantly creating our experiences
• The hierarchy of emotions and their vibrational frequency 
• Why gratitude is the back door to abundance
• Why you must claim your desires until you become the

“Gratitude is the back door to abundance.”  Tracy Nolin Beerman

Waitlist for Create Massive Momentum Workshop 2021

Tracy’s Website:  http://www.visiondrivenmom.com

Tracy’s Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/visiondrivenmoms

Tracy’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/visiondrivenmom/

VIBE CARE TOOLKIT:  A MOM'S GUIDE TO TAKING YOGA OFF THE MAT AND INTO LIFE  http://www.vibecaretoolkit.com 

About Tracy

Do you ever wish there was a way to take your yoga off the mat and into your life?

After decades of yoga and mind/body exploration, Tracy Nolin Beerman uses her unique combination of experiences as a Vibe Coach, a certified Life Mastery Consultant, and almost 30 years on the yoga mat to help moms keep their yoga vibe flowing both on and off the mat no matter what comes next.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Do you want a different job, a romantic relationship, to lose 15 pounds? 

We all do it. We all think about the various things we are missing in our lives. The things we don’t have and wish would happen for us. When hoping, wishing, and praying, and dreaming aren’t enough any more- the universe comes to our rescue. Here’s the trick: If you want to change your current circumstance, you must disregard your current state and ignore how others see you. You have to devote all your attention and all that energy you put into hoping and praying into focusing on the life you want.

When you shift your focus, you change your vibration. This shift is more than just daydreaming about your perfect life- you have got to go all in. You have to think, walk, talk, and act exactly like the person who has achieved and obtained all those dreams and wishes you hold on to. “Acting as if” sends a powerful message to your subconscious mind that the impossible is possible. Your mind begins to truly believe your dreams are reality and your mind will do the hard work of finding new and creative ways to achieve your goals. 

It’s time to walk the walk, and live the life you have always dreamed. Are you ready to get everything you have ever wanted? 

Are you ready to Create Massive Momentum this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://kimstrobel.com/vision-board-waitlist/

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @kimstrobeljoy.

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• One of my top secrets for using the Law of Attraction to manifest your dreams.
• The power behind how a vision board works.
• Why your subconscious mind is driving your success!
• How to see your goals starting right now!
• Clarity on what you really want and the power to achieve it. 
• How to back your dreams out into action steps.

“Discovering the Law of Attraction 15 years ago is the very thing that dramatically shifted my life.” Kim Strobel

Waitlist for Create Massive Momentum Workshop 2021

Instagram: @kimstrobeljoy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SheFindsJoy 

Email: kstrobel@strobeleducation.com

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

In this episode, Kim explains how you have the power to manifest your wildest dreams.  When you deliberately focus on what you do want, you automatically attract opportunities, circumstances, and people in your life to help you achieve those goals. 

Are you ready to Create Massive Momentum this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://kimstrobel.com/vision-board-waitlist/

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• Discover how to use LOA to manifest your dream life.
• Use your thoughts, beliefs, and actions to become a magnet for your life.
• How to manifest anything you desire.
• Embodying the future version of yourself right now.
• Stop limiting yourself and step into your power

“You are the driver of your life and you have the power to change your destiny.”  Kim Strobel

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About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

In this episode, Kim discusses how she has harnessed the power of the Law of Attraction for the past 15 years to create the life of her dreams. Kim remembers discovering the Law of Attraction when she needed it most- living paycheck to paycheck, working in a toxic environment, struggling in her marriage, and completely exhausted. Through the Law of Attraction, Kim has created the life she thought was impossible. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to use the power of the Law of Attraction to create the life of your dreams and attract the abundance and joy you truly deserve.

• What exactly is the Law of Attraction?’
• How your thoughts and emotions are tied to what you are experiencing in your life. 
• Your vibrational frequency is important to create what you want in life.  
• How to use the Law of Attraction to create big things in your life
• Why successful people practice this law and what they’ve achieved. 

Are you ready to Create Massive Momentum this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://kimstrobel.com/vision-board-waitlist/

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“Discovering the Law of Attraction 15 years ago is the very thing that dramatically shifted my life.” Kim Strobel

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About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and the mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

She shares her personal story of being raised by a mother who couldn't love, and how she was able to eventually forgive her mother and come to understand her soul and journey. Jill is also simultaneously aware that her mother is exactly why she is the woman, mother, speaker, and author she is today.

• The trauma of Jill’s childhood and how it taught her self-love and self-loyalty.
• The story of Jill’s spiritual awakening, which gave her a new perspective on the lingering trauma from her mother.
• How she used forgiveness to heal her own life.
• Why Jill chose not to visit her mother on her deathbed.
• How she stays grounded in her own boundaries, beliefs, and self-respect while navigating hard things.

“My third-grade teacher, Mr. Messina, was not all about academics. He was all about relationships and that changed my life...” - Jill Krzyzanowicz

Website: www.justbeingjill.com

Instagram: @justbeingjill

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After 22+ years in public education, Jill Krzyzanowicz decided to use her master’s degree and extensive teaching experience to become a personal empowerment mentor. Last year, Jill began writing her personal self-help memoir. This soon-to-be-published book outlines a lifetime of challenging situations and the tools she used to overcome adversity. She is the creator of the blog site, justbeingjill.com where followers can find motivation and inspiration for everyday, real-life connections.

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In the interview, Andrea discusses why we hold back in our lives and how to use the fire in our bellies to burn the whole damn “quiet” culture down. As she states in her book, “Women have been socialized to not make too much noise, put everyone else before us, and to make everyone else comfortable. All of this at the expense of our own values, desires, and dreams. Many times, we don’t even consciously realize this is happening. But unconsciously we know. It manifests as resentment, poor boundary setting, lashing out, negative self-talk, unnecessary apologizing, people-pleasing, and approval seeking. And that feels like shit.”

Listen to the full episode to…

• Andrea’s book came from her own anger from playing it small throughout her life.
• Why it’s past time for women to start taking up some damn space and to start asking for everything they want.
• What it means to shine bright and why women need the courage to do it in our lives.
• How to remember our inner wisdom and start using it.
• Discover "The Unlearning,” Andrea’s four-step process for unlearning patterns and behaviors.
• Understand that when you put yourself out there, you are risking failure and criticism—and why it’s worth it.
• How a drug deal at night in Tijuana, Mexico led to a spiritual experience for Andrea.
• Strategies to stop ignoring the brainwashing that is making you smaller in life (and why it’s time to burn it down).

“Women are taught at a young age to take care of everyone else’s feelings and not make other people uncomfortable. We dance around things by tampering down our own values for the sake of the comfort of other people.” - Andrea Owen

https://www.amazon.com/Make-Some-Noise-Speak-Strength/dp/0593328744/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630942376&sr=8-1Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength by Andrea Owen

Andrea Owen is an author, global speaker, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, and master resilience. She has taught hundreds of thousands of women tools and strategies to be able to empower themselves to live their most kick-ass life through speaking, her books, coaching, and her wildly popular podcast with close to three million downloads.

She is the proud author of two books, which have been translated into 18 languages and are available in 22 countries. Her latest book, Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength is coming in August 2021.

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Ep 57 | Men, Sex, & Testosterone with Dr. Adam Brockman

Testosterone. It’s one of the key hormones that drives some masculine behaviors, such as sex drive and libido. What many don’t realize is that testosterone plays a key role in many other factors—muscle tone, belly fat, energy and motivation levels, and sleep. For the last 60 years, testosterone levels have been decreasing for men of all ages, and now many men are now seeking help for low testosterone (or low T).

Most men hold a lot of shame when it comes to low testosterone levels as if they have to check their man-card at the door when this topic is brought up. For most men, sexuality and virility are deeply intertwined and any hint of dysfunction or waning testosterone levels is frightening and embarrassing. Many times, it leads to a diminished sense of self-worth and low self-confidence.

In this episode, Kim is joined by natural health physician and chiropractor, Dr. Adam Brockman. Dr. Brockman de-mystifies the idea of “being a man,” while helping us understand that low T is much more than low sex drive and libido. He explains the reasons for low T and how men experiencing this are far from alone in their struggles. Dr. Brockman provides both natural and scientific ways to increase wellness and vitality.

Kim and Dr. Brockman dig into the benefits of having optimal testosterone levels and how it begins with a simple blood test. They also get into brass tacks advice on what you can do to raise your T levels naturally and when you should visit a doctor for testosterone replacement therapy.

• What testosterone really is and how it functions in the body.
• Why testosterone steadily decreases with age.
• Common symptoms of low testosterone and the impacts of low T as men age.
• Demystifying men, sex, and testosterone.
• What causes erectile dysfunction in men as early as their 20’s.
• How to increase testosterone levels through natural supplements, and other options if supplements aren’t enough.
• The various benefits of optimal testosterone levels.
• What you can do as a significant other to support your man.

Dr. Brockman’s website

Dr. Brockman’s Toll Free Line: 877-927-1001

Dr. Brockman’s Recommended Multivitamin for Men

How to Make Some Noise Meditate: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength by Pema Chodron

Dr. Adam Brockman, DC ND, is a natural health physician and chiropractor. He is the founder and CEO of Complete Wellness, INC., a National Best and Brightest in Wellness company three years in a row, with multidisciplinary clinics in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida.

Dr. Brockman has invented or developed over 25 natural health products that have won national gold medals. His online store donates a portion of every sale to impoverished areas of the U.S. and other countries working to improve nutritional deficiencies in those areas. He has developed protocols in the fast-growing field of regenerative medicine, which includes treatments such as stem cell therapy.

He has spoken at national and state conferences for natural health providers and chiropractors. He is the Vice President of the Kentucky Chiropractic Society. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his kids, doing outdoor activities, and being around family, which includes Megan (a nurse practitioner at Complete Wellness) and their five (soon-to-be six) kids.

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free, private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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This is the last episode of the Mindset Series. We’ve covered the Happiness Mindset, the Self-Care Mindset, the Belief Mindset, and the Manifestor’s Mindset. Now we bring it all together in the System’s Mindset.

People feel frustrated when they can’t take the actions they need to make sustainable progress in their lives. It’s not that we lack the ability or the willpower to make healthy changes in our life—it’s that we don’t have systems or blueprints to follow. We need accountability and a vision for who we want to become.

Take a look at the stats. According to The American Society for Training and Development, of people who...

• Consciously decide to set a goal, only 25% achieve their goal.
• Decide when they will do it, 40% achieve their goal.
• Plan how they will do it, 50% achieve their goal.
• Commit to someone else they will do it, 65% achieve their goal.
• Have a specific accountability appointment with the person they committed to (a coach), 95% achieve their goal!

We gravely overestimate the effect of tiny, small changes in our lives and we give up way too easily because we aren’t seeing results fast enough. Believe it or not, you don’t have to take massive action to get massive results. In fact, you can treat your life like compound interest and stay laser-focused on an area of improvement, taking small actionable steps to create a ripple effect in your life. Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously extract your old beliefs, and to download a new set of beliefs that match up with the reality you want to create.

• Why it's not your willpower that’s preventing you from reaching your goals.
• If you’re having trouble with incorporating habits in your life, your system is the problem.
• How tiny changes create remarkable results. Remember that success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.
• The purpose of building a system.
• How to build good habits and break bad ones.
• How to shift your internal blueprint to create results.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and the mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode, Kim discusses the Law of Attraction—the idea that everyone has a unique vibration that attracts other people, circumstances, and opportunities with the same vibration. If you want to change your life and empower yourself to create an amazing future, then you need to understand your role in the Law of Attraction. Tune into this episode to learn the secret to living life intentionally, to create your future by using the magic of the Universe, and to harness your thoughts to build a life you truly love.

• How to stop recycling old thoughts and beliefs no longer serve you… and how to create new patterns that help you grow.
• How to put fear aside and step into action.
• How to tap into Universal Intelligence and begin creating a life that feels really good.
• Ways to stop living your life on default and begin creating your life intentionally
• Methods to unlock your potential and ramp up your success.
• Why you need to take responsibility for your life and be an active participant in the creation process.

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Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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To put it bluntly: if you don't have an internal belief system that supports your goals, you won’t be able to achieve those goals. Your beliefs are always driving what you can and cannot achieve in life.

Most humans have approximately 70,000 thoughts running through their minds on a daily basis. And from the research, we know that 5% of how you show up in life comes from your logical, thinking mind and 95% of how you show up in life comes from your subconscious mind. Your beliefs reside in your subconscious mind, but most of us aren’t even aware of those beliefs because they were formed before we were even six years old.

The good news is you can extract old, limiting beliefs and download a new set that will serve every part of your life going forward.

• The differences between fixed mindset and growth mindset.
• The benefits of adopting a growth mindset in your life and strategies to embrace a growth mindset.
• How mindsets work in our lives—including the role they play in affecting your actions and behaviors.
• The science behind rewiring your brain.
• How changing your mindset can lead to more success in your life.

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Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free, private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Many of us feel overwhelmed and defeated by life. And we certainly don’t feel like we have the time to even think about our own needs. Loving ourselves is a foreign concept for too many of us. Why can we so easily love our children, our parents, and our dogs, but we struggle to love ourselves?

Yet, the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.

Without adequate self-care, we’re unable to handle the stressors that come our way when we're depleted by physical and emotional exhaustion. On the other hand, we’re more resilient and capable when we feel our best both physically and emotionally.

In today’s fast-paced, high-demand world, it’s harder to just stop, breathe, and live in the moment. With the right tools and some simple strategies, one has the power to greatly decrease the negative effects of stress and increase personal health, happiness, and wellbeing. This workshop will investigate burnout, how to prevent burnout, and happiness and wellbeing strategies to help you create work-life flow.

• Why you are worthy of self-care
• How to develop a self-care plan that fits in your schedule
• Why you have to start scheduling yourself first
• How self-care impacts every aspect of our lives
• How to be more loyal to yourself
• How to replace feelings of guilt with empowerment
• Ways to implement emotional and physical self-care

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You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free, private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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All of us want to be happy, even if we don’t want to admit it or we feel like it’s a frivolous thing to talk about. Some of us want professional success, to find the right partner, spiritual fulfillment, and others yearn for passion and purpose in their life. However, what holds true among almost everyone is that our culture looks at the happiness formula backward. We think, “If I get that job, then I’ll be happy,” or “When I get married, then I’ll be happy.” It’s a backward mindset.

See, when we take the time to recognize the opportunities, abundance, and blessings in our life, we begin to attract strong, better relationships. We begin to grow in our personal lives and our careers. It’s important that we let go of the unhealthy, deep-seated assumptions about what happiness looks like and start focusing more on what makes you happy in the here and now.

We need to make happiness a priority in our lives. To put it at the forefront of everything we do.

• How to shift to a happiness-focused mindset.
• Simple happiness habits you can form to build your happiness.
• Why your happiness changes every single outcome—career, business, relationships, money, creativity…
• How happiness helps you attract your wants and desires.
• What our happiness baseline is and where it comes from.
• The Pie Chart of Happiness: 50% genetic; 10% circumstances; and 40% thoughts, behaviors, and actions.

Get on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now!

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Many times we think we are overwhelmed… when in fact we are also underwhelmed. I believe burnout comes from both. When we feel underwhelmed, we feel lost from who we used to be, we no longer know what our hobbies are, or the dreams we want to pursue. Feeling underwhelmed keeps us tied to a job that sucks our soul or stuck in a relationship that continues to bleed us dry.

Which is why it’s time to step into the Arena of Bigness.

The Arena of Bigness is scary. It’s where you will fail. It’s full of uncertainty and risks. It’s where you fall face down in the dirt and wonder, “Will I ever get up again?” But, it’s also where you find your true gems, your true potential. It’s where you step out with courage and allow yourself to get uncomfortable because you know that’s what it takes to get where you need to go. On the other side of fear, vulnerability, risk, and uncertainty, lies greatness.

It’s time to step into our bigness, together.

If you don’t step forward with confidence, believing in the power of your dreams, you risk sitting on the sidelines your whole life. You risk never seeing your dreams manifest into reality. Playing small does not serve the world. The world needs your magic.

• How to show up, be seen, and live a braver life—you can overcome self-doubt and discover your potential.
• Why feeling overwhelmed might not be the cause of your discouragement.
• How courage changes the way we experience life, especially when you no longer care what other people think of you.
• Understand how your core values lead you to fulfillment or dissatisfaction.
• Why 90% of your potential is still up for grabs.
• The price we pay when we choose safety and comfort over risk and uncertainty.
• How to get off the sidelines of your life and step into the Arena of Bigness.

Get on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now!

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Burnout is a kind of exhaustion that seeps into every aspect of your life. Even though I travel around the country teaching teachers, business people, and more about how to overcome burnout, I can tell you that I, too, have been experiencing it lately. For me, burnout looks like:

• The inability to shut work off, even when I should be enjoying time off
• An incessant need to keep checking my emails
• The feeling of obsessively thinking about "everything that needs to get done"
• Tiredness, irritability, and frustration with people around me

I recently asked others in my Facebook Group what burnout out looks like to them and got these responses:

• Knots in my stomach the closer I get to work, despite LOVING my job.
• Never having satisfaction with my job and never feeling like I’m doing enough.
• Letting down all of the teachers I’m supposed to be leading, and I feel hopeless.
• Dreading going to work every day and counting the days until break.
• Never feeling like I’m meeting expectations.
• Being so overwhelmed with tasks and asks that I don’t even know where to start.
• Lost desire, unable to focus on anything, and no amount of time off or other activities.
• Investing in my own business so I can leave my current profession.
• Overworked (worked daily my entire sick leave), underpaid (completely revamped teaching during COVID/no overtime, no bonuses), and not thought of as a real person.

You are allowed to have heavy emotions. It’s important to give ourselves the grace to feel the way we do and practice some self-compassion.

Even though I sometimes enter the burnout stage, I recognize the signs of when it’s coming on, and I have a set of habits that get me out of the gutter quicker. You are not alone in the struggle. I am there too.

• How to identify burnout when it’s first setting in.
• Why it’s so hard to get off the hamster wheel of life.
• Why I created a program focused on shifting the inner blueprint of our life.
• How to leverage your mindset and overcome limiting beliefs.
• Why our relationship with ourselves is our biggest asset.
• How to take action to become who you want to be.
• How to step forward with confidence and discover your greatness..

Get on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now!

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Today on the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim sits down for a conversation with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins. Nicole is a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of two girls who empowers first-time moms to feel supported and prepared for pregnancy and birth. Over the last 15 years, she’s helped more than a thousand babies come into this world and has demystified pregnancy and childbirth for thousands of women through her 5-star rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, her free online birth plan class, and her signature online program - The Birth Preparation Course.

Interviewing Dr. Nicole Rankins was such a pleasure. I mean, she’s delivered over a thousand babies! Can you imagine? Dr. Rankins authentically shares her own experiences with her two daughters and how the trauma of her first baby’s birth informs why and how she shows up to support, nurture, and educate expectant mothers.

Dr. Rankins is also an integrative health coach, which means she supports mothers from every aspect of their lives: physical, relational, spiritual, emotional, and financial. Honestly, these are the pillars we should all take a reflective look at in our own lives.

On top of delivering babies and coaching women, she is a high-achieving, career-oriented woman who desires to serve in a very big way. But, she is also a mother and a wife. She explains some of her favorite tips for juggling all of her roles, while also honoring and loving herself in the process.

• The traumatic birthing experience of her firstborn and how that changed her.
• The top fear of expectant mothers.
• Why giving mothers choices is so important.
• How to advocate for yourself in your healthcare.
• The value of an integrative health coach during pregnancy.
• Why we feel overwhelmed in motherhood and what we can do about it.
• How to create a wellness plan that supports all pillars of our wellbeing and health.

“The number one thing a mother can do is ask for help.” - Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins

Website: www.ncrcoaching.com

Instagram: @drnicolerankins

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcoaching

Twitter: @NCRCoachMD

Book: “How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind”

Huffington Post article: “Why You don’t Have a Health Coach (and Why You Should)”

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Cassie Riley is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works with clients by helping them reach their specific wellness goals through healthy meal plans, nutritious food choices, and movement. She helps create positive behavior change through sustainable health habits that go deeper than just diet and exercise alone. Cassie helps clients grow their confidence and respect for their bodies and power through disordered eating struggles and patterns.

In this episode, Kim and Cassie continue their conversation about ditching everything you have learned about diet culture. Now, they explore how to eat intuitively and listen to our bodies. Cassie explains why what others have taught us in the past demolishes our metabolism and lowers our metabolic flexibility, which means we end up worse than before we started “the diet.”

Cassie provides her top tips for creating sustainable, healthy eating habits that can help boost your metabolism. She explains why maintaining your blood sugar levels throughout the day can help you feel satisfied, energetic, and happier. Plus, she shares a seven-minute video for strength training that can be done anywhere!

• How to keep your cravings under control without feeling hungry.
• Why it’s not about the number on the scale; it’s about your body composition.
• Options for getting protein, healthy fats, and fiber in each meal.
• Why reading labels is important because companies are sneaking ingredients into products to trick you into thinking they are healthy.
• How tiny tweaks to our meals lead to big changes.
• How you can begin to have a healthier relationship with food starting now.
• The #1 exercise for fat loss!

“The #1 exercise that is best for fat loss is any exercise you enjoy doing.” - Cassie Riley

Cassie’s Email for her Free Smoothie Recipes: be.nutritiated@gmail.com

Cassie’s Instagram: @be_nutritiated

The Seven Minute Strength Building Video

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim speaks with Cassie Riley. Cassie is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works with clients by helping them reach their specific wellness goals through healthy meal plans, nutritious food choices, and movement. She helps them create positive behavior change through sustainable health habits that go deeper than just diet and exercise alone.

How many times in your life have you tried to lose weight using restrictive diets such as keto, Weight Watchers, the no-carb diet, and so on? How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start again on Monday?” How many Januarys are you going to restrict yourself from carbs and cookies? For the majority of the people, this never works. Fad diets and diet culture deliver false promises and show us testimonials of former clients on Day 28, but they don’t talk about what happened on Day 31.

In this episode, Kim and Cassie discuss why women need to do the inner work of understanding and nurturing our bodies and how to get off the struggle bus when it comes to achieving our wellness goals. Cassie's approach is centered around not counting calories, not stepping on a scale daily, and not restricting ourselves from certain food groups. Instead, she offers us a healthy, feel-good solution to achieving our optimal health and wellness goals. She explains why we must stop utilizing a “one-size-fits-all” approach when trying to lose weight and instead create a sustainable lifestyle that truly fuels us.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Why it’s important to dissociate diet with body image and body size.
• Why diet culture and fad diets are terrible for you and why they don’t work.
• Why cutting out entire food groups and restricting yourself leads to future weight gain and feelings of guilt, shame, and depression.
• What companies and culture do to trick you into thinking certain food is healthy.
• The simple formula for creating nutrient-rich, balanced meals that maintain blood sugar levels and keep you satisfied.
• The protein - healthy fats - fiber formula that will blow your mind when it comes to meal planning and staying satiated.
• Why building lifelong sustainable healthy habits is possible without all of the guilt and the strict rules.
• A simple plan for achieving your wellness goals.

“Are you truly building lifelong, sustainable health habits or are you finding a quick fix diet for 30 days, and on Day 31, you run out to grab a box of doughnuts because you’ve completely restricted yourself for the last month? This approach doesn’t work.” - Cassie Riley

• Cassie’s email for her free smoothie recipes: be.nutritiated@gmail.com
• Cassie’s Instagram: @be_nutritiated
• Cassie’s favorite protein powder: https://glnk.io/y7z/cassie2
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Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Angela Kelly Robeck is well versed in teaching and school leadership, having been a teacher for over 15 years and a school principal for six years before moving into a district-level position.

She is a certified coach of The Life Coach School and completed the life coaching program from Martha Beck International, and is the founder of Angela Kelly Coaching. She specializes in helping leaders navigate the job demands to lead with confidence while also having a life outside of their jobs.

In this episode, Angela explains why it’s crucial for us as mothers to stop doing all the crap we hate and start doing the things that bring us joy. She discusses why we should create our definition of what we believe a good mom is, and not focus on the definition society has fed us. She asks the important question, “Do you want to be the mom who is modeling to her children what it looks like to enjoy being a mother? Or do you want to model motherhood that is stressful and exhausting, where you are doing things out of obligation rather than because you want to?”

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Why we have to stop the people-pleasing mentality.
• Why our thoughts create our emotions, which cause our results.
• How you can self-check your thoughts when we are telling ourselves lies.
• Why it’s not that you are overwhelmed—it’s that you are underwhelmed.
• Why you should stop doing the tasks that don’t make you feel good and do the ones you enjoy.
• Why, as mothers, we must begin to invest money, time, and effort into ourselves starting now!

“As women, we should value our own opinion, equally or greater than we value the opinions of others.” - Angela Robeck

Helpful Links

Website: https://angelakellycoaching.com

Podcast: https://angelakellycoaching.com/blog/

Email: angelakellycoaching@gmail.com

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Tara grew up in a very chaotic and abusive home. She was an “at-risk” student whose life was changed by one caring, kind, and very REAL teacher, which is why she now advocates for every single student and empowers educators across the country to be REAL. REAL Educators are relatable, they expose vulnerability by sharing their experiences, they are approachable, and they learn through life.

She shares how we must embrace the hand life dealt to us in order to fulfill our purpose and inspire those we serve to do the same.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @kimstrobeljoy and Tara @taramartin.real.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Why school was the safest place for Tara while growing up.
• How we must embrace the hand life dealt us to fulfill our purpose and inspire those we serve to do the same.
• The power of being true to yourself and finding the courage to “cannonball” into the adventures that life offers.
• How to make “REAL” connections with others and dare to make a difference.
• Why you can do hard things.

“You were not born to sit on the sidelines and watch the jumpers. You were born to jump.” - Tara M. Martin

Helpful Links

• Twitter: @TaraMartinEDU
• Instagram: tarammartin.real
• Website: tarammartin.com
• Podcast: The REAL Journey Show
• REAL Talk with Tara Facebook Page

About Tara

Tara Martin is an educator, author, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down her purpose in life, next to being a mom! She considers herself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any role she has had the honor to serve.

One of my favorite things about Tara is she thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

Love this episode and want to continue the conversation with me and other like minded individuals? Join the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Susie Pettit has been helping women live lives they love for over 10 years. She is the host of the podcast Love Your Life Show and owner of the wellness company Strength: Mind & Body, LLC.

Susie is passionate about helping women live lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. She spent more than half her life living a life she did not love; as a people pleaser, codependent perfectionist, trying desperately to win an award for “Martyr of the Year.”

Tune in to learn:

• How being raised by controlling and manipulative parents impacted many of Susie’s major life decisions.
• How she stopped looking for external validation and found peace within herself.
• Why people pleasers are actually people deceivers
• The thought model think-feel-act that can give you control, even in the most challenging moments in your life.
• How to get out of your own way during challenging communication with others.
• Why we must create boundaries that honor our values.
• How to stop taking everything so personally!

“Anything you judge is a reflection of your own insecurity.” - Susie Pettit

Helpful links:

• Susie’s Website: SMB
• Susie’s Podcast: Love Your Life Show
• Check out Susie’s Thought Model

About Susie

Susie Pettit has been helping women live lives they love for over a decade. She is a certified Life + Wellness Coach and a mom of three teenage sons.

Susie is passionate about helping women live lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. She spent more than half her life living a life she did not love. Luckily, she hit rock bottom and now has the breadth of experience to teach first hand about setting healthy boundaries, beating your inner critic, conscious parenting, and how to use mindfulness-based tools to beat overwhelm and anxiety. She uses two foundational frameworks: Her 5 Pillars of Wellness and the Thought Model.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a culture and motivation expert. At 6’7, everyone assumed he would become a basketball player, but instead he pursued a career as an art teacher and eventually as a motivational speaker.

In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Steve and Kim discuss how we are told that in order to be a leader, you need to have certain attributes. Leaders are often expected to show little emotion, always be serious, not to have fun, and definitely never reveal their vulnerabilities. But, in reality, when you take the magic of who you are and integrate that with real leadership skills, you are able to maximize results and become a leader who is truly connected to your people.

“I’ve always done things differently and I say ‘Why not me?’” - Steve Bollar

Tune in to learn about:

• Steve’s journey from art teacher to motivational speaker.
• The importance of understanding what you respect and value, and how that leads to your decisions.
• How to do things differently than what others expect from you.
• Ways you can find the courage to show up as your most authentic self.
• Why you aren’t supposed to blend in with the crowd.
• How to stand tall in your life and have confidence in everything you do.
• How to have a vision instead of blindly stumbling through life.

Helpful Links

• Steve’s Twitter
• Steve’s Facebook
• Steve’s LinkedIn

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy, and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

About Steve

Steve Bollar is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality.

Steve is the author of the leadership book Stand Tall Leadership, school culture book Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!, and is a contributing author in the book School Climate 2.0: Preventing Cyberbullying One Classroom at a Time.

Steve openly shares his knowledge, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff and communities throughout the country about how to think differently about schools, education, and life.

Social Media:

Twitter: @standtallsteve

Instagram: @standtallsteve

Facebook: Stand Tall Steve https://www.facebook.com/standtallsteve1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/standtallsteve/

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Amanda Thebe is a force of nature for women who are experiencing menopause hell and want to start feeling healthy and fit in their 40s and beyond. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda is a highly regarded expert on women’s fitness and health. She brings a refreshing humor and no-nonsense approach to subjects usually shrouded in shame.

In this episode, Amanda gets real and vulnerable about her struggles with bouts of depression and hopelessness in relation to her perimenopausal and menopausal journey. You’ll hear Amanda discuss mental health in relation to a woman’s menopausal journey. She gives real-life strategies and helpful advice for women who need to know how and where to get help.

In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, learn about:

• Amanda’s personal journey through menopause.
• How can women understand what is happening to their bodies during perimenopause and menopause?
• The signs and symptoms of perimenopause.
• The mental health aspect of perimenopause and menopause.
• Helpful tips and advice for diet, lifestyle, and exercise.
• Amanda’s book, Menopocalyse, explains how she dealt with menopause symptoms and offers solutions to these problems.

“We need to remove the stigma around mental health. Mental health is an invisible disability because no one can see it, but it’s there and we should talk about it.” - Amanda Thebe

Helpful Links

• Amanda’s podcast
• Amanda’s Instagram
• Amanda’s Facebook
• Amanda’s Facebook community
• Amanda’s Twitter
• Amanda’s 12-week core program, ABS ON FIRE
• To find a menopause practitioner
• Telehealth menopause provider

About Amanda Thebe

Amanda is a highly regarded expert on women’s fitness and health. A popular guest on podcasts and online summits, she brings a refreshing humor and no-nonsense approach to subjects usually shrouded in shame. Through her frank articles, hilarious social media posts and inspirational and entertaining talks, Amanda continually inspires the loyal readers of her website, FitnChips.com.

Her exercise workouts and fitness tips have been featured in Shape, Prevention, Health Line, Global News Canada, Lifehacker, Breaking Muscle, Girls Gone Strong, and Ultimate Sandbag Training. She lives in Houston, Texas.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Jill Angie of Not Your Average Runner is a certified life and running coach who wants to live in a world where everyone is free to feel fit and fabulous at any size. She started Not Your Average Runner in 2013 to help women gain confidence and self-esteem through running. She herself is a plus-size runner who helps women of all shapes and sizes start running and bust through the limiting beliefs in their head that tell them they can’t do it.

Jill paints a picture of possibility for what we can achieve in our lives. She also helps us understand why we are hesitant when it comes to trying new things, and how we can use our mindset to build our confidence. This confidence will start to spill into other areas of our lives and help us grow and succeed.

In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, learn about:

• Jill’s personal journey to becoming a plus-size runner.
• What drove Jill to become an athlete, instead of continuously telling herself she can’t do it.
• Why we have to be okay with trying new things and failing ourselves to success.
• How to become a happy and healthy runner.
• Solutions for how to begin running.
• Why the medal at the end of a race isn’t always the real prize—it’s more about the person you become during the process.
• Why we are so much more capable than what we tell ourselves.

“It’s not about goals. It’s about the person you become in the journey towards your goals.” - Jill Angie

Helpful Links

• Jill’s Instagram
• Jill’s FB group
• Jill’s 30 Day Running Start Plan
• Link to Jill’s Recommended Running Bra

About Jill Angie

Jill is a certified life and running coach who wants to live in a world where everyone is free to feel fit and fabulous at any size. She started Not Your Average Runner in 2013 to help women gain confidence and self-esteem through running. She is the host of the Not Your Average Runner Podcast, and the creator of the Rebel Runner Roadmap, a revolutionary 30-day class that helps women of all shapes and sizes start running.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Laura Cathcart Robbins is a writer and the host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. In 2018, she attended a much-anticipated famed writers’ retreat led by two powerhouse authors, Elizabeth Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed. To her dismay, she left the retreat feeling unseen and hurt by their dialogue. She was one of two black women at the retreat, making her feel alone—or like the only one in the room.

After the retreat was over, she felt inspired to write about her ‘only one’ experience in The Huffington Post. The article went viral and comments began flooding in from people from all races, ethnicities, creeds, and nationalities who had felt ‘othered’ in their lives.

This led her to go on a mission to educate others to change their perspectives on how we see, hear, and interact with one another and how to be conscientious of our differences. Laura hopes to make you think twice before judging the person standing next to you at a party, in the pick-up line at school, or in a crowded subway car.

Tune in to hear about:

• Laura’s experience at a famed writers retreat.
• The isolation of onlyness—and the antidote.
• What it feels like to be the only one in the room, and how we’ve all been the only one in the room at some point.
• How to create opportunities and cultivate your biggest gifts from your onlyness.
• The difference between visible onlyness and invisible onlyness—like addiction, divorce, infertility, or having a child with special needs.
• How to authentically tell your story and use it to initiate change.
• Social injustices and exclusivity.

“Once you understand an injustice or an exclusion, should you not then be obligated to consider how things feel for them?” Laura Cathcart Robbins, The Only One in the Room

Helpful Links

• The Only One In The Room Podcast
• Laura’s article in the Huffington Post
• Laura on Instagram
• Laura on Facebook

About Laura Cathcart Robbins

Laura is a freelance culture writer and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, living in Studio City, California. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her recent articles in the Huffington Post on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is a 2018 LA Moth StorySlam winner and currently sits on the advisory board for the San Diego Writer’s Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival. Laura is also a founding member of Moving Forewords, the first national memoirist collective of its kind.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode, Kim interviews Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a licensed financial therapist. She helps people get their mind and money in balance using financial psychology.

Lindsay explains our mindsets around money and how psychology and emotions play a bigger role than we think—it’s not all budgeting and bookkeeping. Kim and Lindsay break down some of the limiting beliefs we all tend to hold about money, and dig into how they affect our ability to find peace, freedom, and happiness.

Tune in to hear Lindsay share:

• Why money is mostly emotional and psychological, and less about the strategy of bookkeeping.
• The four financial archetypes and how they shape our relationship to money.
• Why wanting and having money isn’t a bad thing!
• What things from your past could be impacting your relationship with money and your money mindset.
• What women need to know when it comes to breaking down old social constructs and systemic beliefs around money.
• The research on correlation between the amount of money you earn and your levels of happiness.

“Understanding money is more than financial literacy, although that is important. It’s deeper and has much to do with your mindset.” - Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

Helpful Links

• Website www.mindmoneybalance.com
• Instagram @mindmoneybalance
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaybryanpodvin/
• Podcast: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1
• Lindsay’s Quiz: www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz

About Lindsay

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is a biracial financial therapist, speaker, podcaster, and author. As the first financial therapist in Michigan, she combines financial literacy with the emotional and psychological side of money. She's passionate about helping couples and individuals learn how to get their mind and money in balance. In addition to her clinical work, she also helps other private practice therapists cultivate a healthy relationship with money so they grow sustainable and profitable businesses!

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim talks all about Angela Duckworth. She’s a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and in her research she has stated that it is neither talent, nor physical strength, nor intelligence that leads to outstanding achievement and success in life. The secret is grit.

Duckworth defines grit as “Passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way.” In this episode, Kim discusses Duckworth’s research on grit and how it can be the number one determiner of why some people fail—while others succeed—at accomplishing their goals and dreams.

Listen in to learn:

• What grit is and how you can start being grittier in life.
• How you can grow your mindset to remove limiting beliefs.
• Why you should embrace productive struggle—it’s the path to success.
• Why we must learn to do hard things.
• The five characteristics of gritty people.
• How mindsets can be changed over time.

“Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.” - Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania Professor of Psychology.

Helpful Links:

• Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth
• Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk on Grit. So good!

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Carol Dweck, synthesized in her remarkably insightful book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success — an inquiry into the power of our beliefs, both conscious and unconscious, and how changing even the simplest of them can have profound impact on nearly every aspect of our lives.

Dweck reveals in her research that the “fixed mindset” is the attitude or belief that we are born with a certain skill set, aptitude, intelligence, or talent and that we can’t really do much to change or cultivate it. This keeps us from realizing our true potential because we fear failure and truly don’t believe in ourselves. A growth mindset, on the other hand, believes that through effort, perseverance, grit, and determination one can cultivate and improve many of their skills, amplitudes, and intelligence.

Mindsets begin at a very young age and they develop certain beliefs about ourselves or create internalized stories that prevent us from being uncomfortable, being willing to stretch and grow ourselves so we can truly find the hidden gems inside of ourselves and step into our bigness.

In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, learn:

• How a fixed mindset limits your success.
• How to foster a growth mindset to unlock your potential.
• The brain is malleable and can grow and change.
• Why you’re underestimating your ability and it’s causing “stuckness.”
• Your thoughts are the driving force of your beliefs.
• Your beliefs become your actions, and then your habits.
• Why you must embrace effort, perseverance, determination, and uncomfortableness to grow.

“The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life.” Carol Dweck, Stanford Psychology professor.

Helpful Links:

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck
• A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future, Dan Pink.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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The reason you can’t create behavior change or habit change in your life has nothing to do with you or your willpower. It has to do with your system. Having a goal isn’t enough to achieve the result. And the size of your goal doesn’t correlate with the size of your results.

Instead, put your energy into building a system to support your success in your habits. You might have a system for reading each night before you go to bed. A system for when, how long, and where you exercise. Creating systems is the foundation to you implementing new behaviors and habits in your life. This is where you need to spend your energy—in the system.

In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, learn why:

• It’s not about goals, it’s about systems.
• The problem isn’t your willpower; it’s your system. Are you creating an environment or ritual that sets you up for success?
• Breakthroughs come suddenly after repeating a system, not all at once while chasing a goal.
• Habits act like compound interest when it comes to getting results.
• Your outcomes directly correlate with the measure of the habits that you have in your life.
• Downloading a new set of beliefs changes your next right action.
• The trick isn’t to have massive willpower; the trick is to create an environment where it’s easier to make the right choices. This is your system.

“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” James Clear, Atomic Habits

Helpful Links

• Here’s the link to Atomic Habits, by James Clear.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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When it comes to change, you don’t need to take massive, gigantic action. You only need to implement tiny, 1% shifts in your life to grow yourself.

Tiny habits are the compound interest of the self-improvement world. Human beings struggle to develop and maintain habits. We do things like work out like crazy for a week or so, and then stop completely. We go on a super strict diet where we eat like rabbits only, to find ourselves engulfing a chocolate cake by the weekend. We get so overwhelmed and “go all in” that we don’t realize the power of consistency and 1% changes. If you consistently do something, even in small things, it acts as compounding interest in your life.

Tune in to hear Kim share:

• What money and compound interest have to do with your personal development goals.
• Why you are giving up on your goal too quickly and the profound power of consistency.
• How bite-sized habits work to create real change.
• Even if change isn’t noticeable, it’s creating a ripple effect that will pay off in the long-run.

“The difference a tiny improvement can make over time is astounding. Here's how the math works out: if you can get 1% better each day for one year, you'll end up thirty-seven times better by the time you're done.” - James Clear

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has the distinct pleasure of talking with Nancy Jane Smith. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with thirteen years in private practice, and has spent an impressive 20-plus years working as a counselor and coach. She has written three books on living happier, most notably The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals. Nancy is also a certified Myers-Briggs®, Strong Career Assessments®, and Daring Way™ Facilitator.

In this episode, Nancy explains the term “self-loyalty.” In her work, she finds that loyalty is one of her clients’ highest core values. “We know how to be loyal to our mothers, fathers, spouses, children, friends, work, organizations, etc. We can give loyalty to other people, but we struggle to give it to ourselves.”

Nancy breaks down this term and helps us understand how to practice more self-compassion while giving us strategies for dealing with our inner critic so we can begin to choose self-loyalty.

Tune in to hear Nancy share:

• How self-love and self-loyalty go hand-in-hand.
• Why the root of our problems always come back to self-loyalty.
• Why self-compassion is difficult for us.
• Strategies to change our inner critic voice.
• How to not turn your back on yourself.

“Self loyalty is not turning your back on yourself.” - Nancy Jane Smith

Helpful Links:

• Nancy’s Website
• Nancy’s LinkedIn
• The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier, and Still Accomplish Your Goals

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim speaks with Renae Fieck. Renae is a shameless mom of three, an occupational therapist, and an advocate for moms who desire more grace, space, and rest within their lives. She has found strength beyond her own to navigate life’s struggles—multiple miscarriages, life with three kids, working mom life, stay-at-home mom life, and a husband suffering a brain tumor and seizures.

Renae is the founder of the Rising Moms Club. It’s a community for moms who are ready to RISE ABOVE the chaos and overwhelm of life and busy days, and trade exhaustion and the never-ending to do list for a life with more joy! She is also the host of the annual More than Mom Summit, The Great Clutter Clear Out Challenge, and the Rising Moms Podcast.

In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, listen to Renae share:

• Her rockbottom moment as a mother.
• How to create your mom-life with intention.
• How to keep your house somewhat clean and keep your sanity in just 15 minutes per day.
• Why shedding physical items will help you declutter your mental health and get your house back.
• Why you should say “no” to things in order to free up your calendar.

“Taking care of yourself as a mother matters.” - Renae Fieck

Helpful Links

• Connect with Renae
• Renae on IG
• Rising Moms on Facebook
• Free 5 Steps to Declutter

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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When we hold on to negative energy, it saps us of our creativity, health, and well-being. We let it steal our joy. We become so wrapped up in the wrong that was done to us that we can’t enjoy the present. When we hold onto unforgiveness, it can bring bitterness and anger into our experiences and relationships with others.

“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Buddha

In this episode, Kim discusses the effects of holding onto grudges when they are, in fact, quite painful to maintain:

• Why do we keep wounds open and active, living in past experiences of pain which prevent new experiences?
• What keeps us stuck when we want to move on?
• Why we all need to write a poison pen letter to release the people who have wronged us. In the end, we can free ourselves.

Helpful Links

• Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives Paperback by Brian Weiss
• Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy by Brian Weiss

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim takes on the difficult topic of racism. This episode is different and hard, but necessary.

Kim states her core values and support for the Black Lives Matter movement. She explains a few ways we can show up for people of color and do the work that is necessary to dismantle systemic racism. Kim believes we all must stand up and protect Black lives and human rights.

This episode is an invitation to join Kim in open conversation about the state of existence in America and the reignited revolutionary action that’s taking place. America was built on enslavement and it’s up to us to make the necessary changes that will protect Black lives in communities across the country. Racism is not an individual concept, but a deeply-embedded institution of power that seeps into every corner of this country and we must acknowledge it and fight for change.

Inside This Week’s Episode

In today’s episode, Kim discusses...

• How white people benefit from a system built by and for other white people.
• The barriers that people of color have faced and continue to face every day.
• The responsibility we have to educate ourselves and be willing to see new perspectives, get new information, and rethink our beliefs.

“...Individuals might be against racism, but they still benefit from a system that privileges whites as a group.” Robin Diangelo

Helpful Links

Go download one of these audiobooks or podcasts and listen & learn:

• Me & White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad
• I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
• So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
• This Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
• Good Ancestor Podcast with Layla Saad
• First Name Basis Podcast with Jasmine Bradshaw
• Seeing White Podcast

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim discusses having a vision for your life and the importance of following your dreams.

Kim discusses how, as women, we need to build our confidence and begin to really listen to the part of our soul that is begging to come forth. We can all take little actions towards our dreams, even if it means we feel uncomfortable or fearful. In this episode, she explains how to stop playing the “if/when” game and two steps that will light your soul on fire. Kim adamantly believes that you must have a vision for your life, but must not tie your happiness to the results of that vision.

In today’s episode, Kim talks about…

• Why we must step into uncomfortability and walk through fear.
• How to listen to the whisper in your soul that wants your dream to come forward.
• Why we need to change the trajectory for future generations of girls and women.
• How to follow our dreams while still being happy in the now.
• How to escape mediocrity and come into our greatness.
• Two ways to achieve exceptional fulfillment.

“We must listen to the whisper of our soul and follow our dreams.” - Kim Strobel

Helpful Links

This is the Steve Harvey book, Act Like A Success Think Like a Success, which Kim mentions.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has a conversation with Shannon Jamail—the founder and creator of Mind & Body Complete. She is a best-selling author, podcast host, and therapist turned performance coach on a mission to elevate women in mind and body in order to connect, grow, and thrive.

Shannon found traditional therapy to be extremely helpful, but realized that when we treat the person from a holistic standpoint, that significant changes can happen.

In this episode, she explains that we all have emotional disruptions in our life, whether it’s at work, in our relationships, in our thinking, or a trauma we are dealing with. She also explains her three step system for making our way through our emotional disruptions that can lead to happiness and more fulfillment.

In today’s episode, Kim and Shannon talk about…

• The reasons we get triggered by others’ actions and behaviors.
• Three ways of dealing with emotional disruption and getting through it.
• Why it’s so important to feel our feelings and not ignore them or bury them deep inside.
• Strategies for using the right side of your brain to regain emotional balance and stabilize the parasynthetic nervous system.
• Why your vagus nerve is so important to your emotional states.

“...the only reason we get triggered by others is because it’s an insecurity within us…” - Shannon Jamail

Helpful Links

Check out www.mindbodycomplete.com to learn about Shannon’s retreats and coaching practice.

About Shannon

Shannon Jamial is the founder and creator of Mind & Body Complete. She is a best-selling author, podcast host, retreat leader, therapist turned performance coach and tequila connoisseur (not really but she does enjoy sipping on a good pour). Shannon has a passion and a mission to elevate women in mind and body in order to connect, grow, and thrive through her programs and intentional products. She lives on her ranch with her family in the Hill Country of Texas. Find out more about her at www.mindbodycomplete.com

She also hosts her podcast, https://mindbodycomplete.com/podcast/. You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or check out her book!

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim talks with Delia Perry, the host of the weekly podcast Girls 4 Greatness. Her popular podcast aims to build listeners’ personal confidence and belief in their ability to change, grow, and live the life they were truly meant to live.

In the first part of the episode, Delia shares her struggles with self-esteem and worthiness that she’s experienced throughout her life. For much of her life, she felt like the way she looked controlled everything—even her marriage. Today, Delia leads us to rediscover the greatness we have inside of ourselves and helps us bring it into the world. She walks us through how to tune into our authentic selves and find where our strengths lie.

In today’s episode, Kim and Delia talk about…

• Why Delia’s appearance became such a big part of who she is, why it carried into her marriage.
• The comparison game that destroys us from the inside out.
• Where our thought patterns come from and how to transform them.
• Why we need to take 100% responsibility for our lives.
• How to choose warriorhood over victimhood.
• How to stop self-sabotage and get back to your “real” self.

“It’s so important for women to get in touch with the little girls they were and to find those dreams again.” - Delia Perry

Helpful Links

Instagram

Facebook

Website

Podcast

About Delia

Delia Perry has always had a passion for motivating and encouraging others. She was thrilled to bring her strengths to her podcast, Girls 4 Greatness. On this weekly podcast, Delia interviews other women who have overcome their own struggles in order to find success and fulfillment in their life. She highlights how her guests are using their own greatness to make an impact in the world. Girls 4 Greatness exists to build confidence and belief in others ability to change, grow and live the life they were truly meant to live.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has a conversation with Ashlee Bruggenschmidt, a former teacher turned principal. Ashlee also runs the Play for Kate Foundation in honor of her 11 year old daughter who tragically passed away in July of 2015 from an ATV accident.

Ashlee and Kim talk in-depth about how we can all overcome hard things and still reach for joy in our lives. Ashlee’s actions show that she continues to choose hope every day, even as she navigated some of the darkest times of her life.

In this interview, Ashlee discusses firsthand what the days following the tragedy were like for her as a mother. She also describes the social support system made up of her family, friends, and community and how this helped her heal. This support was exactly what led her to her mission and the Play for Kate Foundation, which honors her daughter through numerous acts of service. Ashlee’s story is one of courage, faith, resilience, and taking darkness and turning it into passion and purpose. She chooses HOPE each and every day.

Inside This Week’s Episode

In today’s episode, Kim and Ashlee talk about…

• Grief—what it looks like, feels like, and how it continues to show up.
• Why you need a support system to help you navigate through difficult times.
• How to take trauma and turn it into a positive mission.
• Coping strategies Ashlee found helpful during her darkest days.

“...Once I got a purpose, I could start to see the light from the darkness…” - Ashlee Bruggenschmidt

Helpful Links

Check out Play for Kate. This is the foundation that was founded to honor Ashlee’s daughter Kate and all that she embodied. Kate made such a difference in the lives of those who knew her. She was selfless, caring, energetic, and driven. The foundation built a playground in Kate's memory in Boonville, Indiana, as well as supports student scholarships. The foundation worked to pass HEA 1200—Kate's softball number was 12—into law, which dictates that all ATV riders younger than 18 must wear a helmet, both on public and private land.

About Ashlee

Ashlee is an elementary principal, President of the Play for Kate Foundation and has received many recognitions including Indiana Elementary Principal of the Year and Healthcare Hero in Evansville, IN. She’s also an activist working to ensure children’s safety and is determined to use her tragedy as a way to celebrate the life of her daughter, Kate.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim talks with Monica Reinagel. Monica is a talented nutritionist who teaches self-love and how to form healthy eating habits that are sustainable in the long-term.

Monica has her work cut out for her when Kim tells her about her old daily habit—eating four Hostess cupcakes before bedtime. Kim still struggles with that sugar addition. But Monica doesn’t like to call it an addiction. Instead, she shifts the focus toward strengthening mindsets, building an environment that supports goals, and creating healthy habits and a lifestyle that leads to healthy body weight without dieting. We focus too much on what we eat, rather than on how we can change our behavior and the driving forces behind our behaviors.

Monica wants to end fad diets once and for all. Remember—anything that you don’t think you can do for the rest of your life is barely worth doing in the first place.

Creating Healthy Eating Habits and Mindsets

In today’s episode, Kim and Monica talk about…

• Why people know what to do when it comes to healthy eating habits, but they can’t seem to make it happen.
• Why very little of this has to do with what you do or don’t know about nutrition.
• The science of behavior changes.
• How to create sustainable habits and outcomes.
• Letting go of black-and-white thinking when it comes to enjoying food.

“People usually know what to do when it comes to eating habits, the problem is they struggle to consistently do it.” - Monica Reinagel

Helpful Links

Website/Newsletter: Nutritionovereasy.com

Facebook

Instagram

Nutrition GPA App - It can help you make better food choices in a more consistent and nonperfectionist way. (NutritionGPA.com).

7-day Mindset Reset Video Series - Lose the dieter's mindset that can be counterproductive to health.

Monica has two podcasts

Nutrition Diva

Change Academy

About Monica

Monica Reinagel is a licensed nutritionist and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast. Through her online workshops and coaching programs, she helps people make positive and lasting changes in their health, nutrition, and eating habits.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Ticora gets personal and shares her experience of working in a toxic environment as an attorney while pregnant. She felt great stress and anxiety, and when she went back to work after giving birth to her baby boy she was told by her male boss to “stay home and get over your pregnancy brain”.

She describes her journey from desperately trying to make a living, to hearing the voice inside her encourage her that she was made for more. She talks people through their fears to pursue goals and chase after dreams. Ticora brings her spirituality front and center in both her business and her life.

In today’s episode, Kim and Ticora talk about…

Toxic work environments and the stress and anxiety that comes from them.

Stepping through fears into your mission.

The power of writing your dreams down and using affirmations to create your life.

How to push yourself to produce God’s greatness inside of you.

Unleashing your spirituality and tapping into your Higher Power.

“The power of dreaming helps pull you through “those” seasons” - Ticora Davis

Helpful Links

Check out Ticora’s book, Planted to Produce.

Kim and Ticora also talk about Big Leap by Gay Hendricks.

About Ticora

Ticora Davis is an attorney, author, and speaker pushing culturally relevant legal representation to black women and creatives of color. As a "purpose activator," Ticora seamlessly blends her knowledge of creative business law with her passion for pushing women to birth their dreams and achieve economic freedom. You can find her at www.creatorslawfirm.com or on Instagram.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Ep 24 | Using Astrology to Become Visible In Your Brand with Leslie Tagorda

In today’s episode, Kim and Leslie talk about…

• The science of astrology and how to understand your natal chart.
• How our natal chart impacts various intricacies of our personalities, and how to use that knowledge to show up as a more confident leader.
• Why it’s so important to understand and embrace our unique emotional needs.

“...when you're meeting your emotional needs, you can work and be so much more productive and self-confident…” - Leslie Tagorda

Helpful Links

Check out astro.com to learn about your own natal chart.

About Leslie

Leslie Tagorda is a brand astrologer and designer. She helps women-owned businesses and nonprofits shine brightly online. She created AstroBrand framework that combines brand strategy and precise astrological insight to help businesses. She offers strategy astrology sessions for businesses.

She also hosts her podcast, The Savvy Luminary. You can follow her on Instagram or check out her website here.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode, Kim and Andrea talk about…

• How to realize when it’s time to make a change in your life, before you ever hit “rock bottom”.
• Why we all need to take radical responsibility for our lives and our actions—it’s hard work, but it’s necessary to live the lives we want.
• How talking about the “hard stuff” can help us finally break unhealthy familial patterns, whether it be addiction or mental disorders.

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In today’s episode, Kim and Danielle discuss…

• How women can step into their inner sexual confidence by honoring themselves and their bodies.
• Ways you can embrace your sexuality—maybe you don’t need lace and corsets to feel sexy. Do what makes you feel sexy!
• Why your mind-body connection is crucial to your sexuality. It’s important to be in touch with the sensations that turn you on.

About Danielle

Danielle Savory is a master certified coach specializing in helping women have a better sex life. She uses her background in neuroscience and mindfulness to help women unpack what is holding them back from pleasure and how to connect more deeply with their bodies. Visit her website at Daniellesavory.com, or follow her on Instagram or add her on Facebook at Danielle Savory.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode, Kim and Kelly talk about…

• Why we need to give up our “good enough” attitudes about our lives. It’s important to pursue the BEST person we can be, the best marriage we can have, and the most rewarding career out there.
• Strategies you can use to visualize a better life. Ask yourself, “How do I want to feel? How do I want to feel when I wake up in the morning?”
• Why it’s important to acknowledge your feelings and accept them. Remember—we cannot have happiness without sadness.

Kelly’s top tips for letting go of “good enough”:

• Recognize when you’re unhappy—and admit it. Women often struggle to admit when they aren’t happy, but it’s an important first step to take.
• Understand that you can be grateful for what you have, but also want more from life!
• Allow yourself to dream, without any restriction, about what your ideal life looks like. And then follow that dream.

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In this episode, Kim talks about…

• Why she’s limiting the amount of time she watches the news each day, and how that practice has helped relieve some of her anxiety.
• How she’s practicing gratitude for the good things in her life in order to remain positive, and strategies for you to do the same.
• Why we should all use this time to take a step back from the “hamster wheel” of life and reevaluate our priorities and re-center ourselves.
• How to find the silver linings of this stressful time, like spending more time with family, reconnecting with your business goals, and taking the time to be outdoors in nature.

Are you struggling to find your own silver linings? Here are a few things you might be grateful for during this time:

• Spending time with family
• Reconnecting with your spouse/partner
• Getting outdoors for hikes and walks
• Finishing projects around the house
• Taking the dogs out for more walks and playtime
• Reading that book that’s been sitting on your nightstand
• Watching a new series on TV
• Chatting with friends and family—virtually!

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

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In this episode, Kim and Laura talk about…

• Progress versus perfection—how important it is to recognize all the things you’ve accomplished, no matter how “small” they may seem.
• Understanding that your value and self-worth are not determined by your accomplishments, and how difficult it can be to shift to that mindset.
• Laura’s emotional battle to recover from multiple miscarriages, and her current struggle with degenerative arthritis and chronic pain, and how she learned to be resilient in the face of hardship.
• You can be a badass woman and still have vulnerabilities—that’s what makes us all human.

About Laura

Laura Wagner is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and fitness professional—essentially

a personal development blonde bombshell—on a mission to inspire and teach women how

to empower their minds and bodies, and create an extraordinary life. Whether she’s working with her 1:1 clients, teaching online courses, or coaching people to move their bodies and blow their minds through group exercise and personal training, Laura brings her vibrant energy and contagious motivation anywhere she lands in life. She is also a writer and speaker; and, at the age 46, was “discovered” and signed as a fashion model for a regional talent agency—once again proving her proclamation that “it’s never too late; you’re never too old, and nothing is ever too good to be true.”

Follow Laura on Facebook or Instagram, or go check out her website at www.Laura-Wagner.com.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

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In this episode, Kim and Maggie talk about…

• The importance of actively building your life and pursuing the things you want—you either happen to life, or life happens to you.
• Why we need to set goals and choose priorities. Your goal may be happiness, or a better marriage, or owning your own business, but no matter what it is, you have to work for it.
• How crucial it is to form a partnership in your marriage. You’re in this life together, after all!

Maggie’s top tips for improving your marriage:

• Understand that you need to actively decide to make your marriage better. It’s not going to happen on it’s own.
• Know that you deserve a five-star, luxurious marriage that fills you with joy.
• Develop a deep friendship with your partner—it’s the core of every thriving, loving relationship.
• Realize that there are three legs to every marriage: partnership, perspective, and pleasure.
• Practice playfulness in your marriage! There’s no reason to take everything too seriously.

About Maggie

Maggie Reyes is a Life Coach and Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create the marriages of their dreams. Her playful and practical approach to love and marriage takes the principles of cognitive psychology and luxury hospitality and uses them to teach her clients the most effective ways to break destructive patterns and develop the mindsets and habits that make relationships thrive. Maggie lives in Miami with her husband, Mariano, whom she met on Christmas Day. If you want to learn how to stop doing the things that poison the love in a relationship and start doing the things that make love stronger, you can find the tools to start becoming your best loving self at MaggieReyes.com.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

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In today’s episode, Kim and Katie talk about…

• Why it’s so important to pursue your dream and your message, even when people discourage you or you feel as though you’re not “qualified” enough.
• How Katie continued to go after her dreams, even when setbacks and roadblocks seemed never-ending.
• You don’t always need to be a people-pleaser—sometimes it’s more important to stand up for yourself and your beliefs.
• Perfection isn’t everything. Sometimes, it’s more important to just start, wherever that may be.

About Katie

Katie Hornor of handprintlegacy.com transforms Christian women with a message into queenly business owners so they can get their message out, grow their income, and make a bigger legacy impact on the world. She's been an expat in Mexico for 12+ years, a business coach for six, and is also leading the homeschool movement in the Spanish-speaking world. Katie's newest book, Faith Like Flamingos: The Christian Business Guide to Walking Out Your Faith in Bold Color is out this spring, encouraging business owners everywhere to embrace their uniqueness, their faith, and their unique purpose in the marketplace.

Follow Katie on Instagram at @KatieHornor, or on Facebook at KatieHornorVisionary. Her website is Katiehornor.com, and she even has an amazing podcast, For Your Success, which you can listen to at KatieHornor.com/podcast.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode, Kim talks about…

• How your belief system drives your perceptions of the world and how you experience life.
• The way that self-doubt undermines our abilities—you totally have the skills to open that business you’ve always dreamed of!
• How you can quit sabotaging yourself with negative thoughts and peel back the golden nuggets within yourself.
• The way that affirmations can help you realize your full potential.

Kim’s top tips for positive affirmations:

• Your words are powerful—choose your words carefully, especially the words you use when you talk to yourself.
• Don’t let other peoples’ opinions of you change your opinion about yourself.
• Select the people you spend your time and energy on carefully. You should never waste your time on people who don’t want to help you celebrate your wins and triumphs.
• Write your affirmations every day. They help to retrain your brain to believe that those big dreams of yours are really, truly, possible.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In today’s episode, Kim talks about...

• Life’s many fears and how they prevent many of us from taking action and showing up for the things that matter the most to us.
• How it’s totally normal to feel fearful, but we can’t let it control our lives.
• Kim’s experiences with her panic disorder and the very hard work she needed to put in to overcome it and shine brighter than ever before.
• The importance of putting your own well being first, no matter how scary it might be.

Kim’s top tips to face your fears:

• Lean into productive struggles—you will need to go through difficult situations in order to grow as a person, and that’s alright.
• Understand that you have a right to ask for what you need, whether it’s in your marriage, your friends, or even from your hairdresser. Never make yourself smaller to please others.
• Know that it is always worth it to try—and fail—rather than never try at all.

About Kim

Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!

You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode, Kim and Sara talk extensively about...

• How having children (and not having more children) has impacted the trajectory of their careers.
• When Sara managed her own business and had a newborn baby at the same time and how she made time for what mattered most to her.
• The ways that coping with infertility affected Sara, and how she rediscovered herself and her passion after the birth of her son.
• The wonderful yet stressful parts of motherhood, and why we all need to take moments to appreciate the little things (like taking the kids to soccer practice!)

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