Joy Found Here

Updated: 15 Apr 2025 • 205 episodes
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Welcome to the Joy Found Here podcast, hosted by Stephanie Martinez Rivera. Join us each week while we have real talk with inspiring women about life,balance, grace and permission to step off the ride. Listen in as we hear their stories, victories and fails and how to recognize and embrace the simple joy that life does offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What if the very body you once trusted suddenly felt like the enemy—and the only way to heal was to rewrite the story of your loss, one page at a time? In today's episode, I’m joined by the resilient Madeleine Garner—a writer, children’s literature enthusiast, and former preschool teacher whose work explores the inters

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Before you torch the whole thing, make sure you've actually had the conversations that matter—because walking away might feel good in the moment, but cleaning up the fallout? Not so fun. In today's episode, I’m joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Becky Whetstone, a marriage and family therapist, columnist, and author with

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What if the secret to scaling your course wasn’t hustling harder—but never launching at all? This episode unpacks the unconventional strategy that turned a simple online course into a seven-figure business in less than a year. In today's episode, I’m joined by the accomplished Caitlin Bacher, CEO of Scale with Success,

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From fatigue to weight gain, its impact is bigger than you realize. Learn what it is and how to cut it out for good! In today's episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Adriana Shuman, a functional medicine-certified nutritionist, health strategist, and author dedicated to helping individuals achieve vibrant health and un

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How a leap of faith and a creative challenge turned self-doubt into an award-winning children’s book. In today's episode, I’m joined by married co-authors J.L. (Jessie) McCreedy and Dr. Sam McCreedy, a duo whose shared love for storytelling is deeply intertwined with their global experiences. Jessie, the author of the

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What if losing everything was the push you needed to build something greater? An incredible story of resilience, reinvention, and the mindset shifts that turn rock bottom into a launching pad for success. In today's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Susan Sly—an entrepreneur, AI expert, and keynote speaker known for

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