
Joy Found Here
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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You’re Not Safe? Or Just Programmed That Way? Karen Bartholomew Reveals the Truth About Fear and False Beliefs
What if the fear holding you back isn’t real—but a story your mind keeps replaying from the past? This episode will make you question everything you’ve believed about safety, self-worth, and the patterns you never chose. In today's episode, I’m joined by Karen Bartholomew, a transformational coach and the founder of Th

She Wrote Five Words on a Rock—Now Thousands Are Healing, Thanks to Anne Barry Jolles and the Grace Trail®
Discover how a moment of quiet desperation sparked a simple practice that’s now helping people around the world find clarity, connection, and hope—one question at a time. In today's episode, I’m joined by Anne Barry Jolles, the founder and creator of Grace Trail®—a transformative life practice designed to help people n

Corporate America Is Finally Listening to ‘Soft Skills’—Here’s Why It Matters Now, According to a Behavioral Health Expert
For years, Nicole Van Valen was told soft skills didn’t matter—now she’s helping top leaders rewrite the rules on resilience, burnout, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s workplace. In today's episode, I’m joined by Nicole Van Valen, a licensed marriage and family therapist, behavioral health expert, and foun

I Blamed My Body for Losing the Baby—A Grieving Mother’s Journey to Forgiveness and Healing
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
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
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,