Joy Found Here

Updated: 01 Jul 2025 • 216 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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Do you ever feel like burnout just keeps finding you, no matter how many breaks you take or boundaries you set? The truth is, the real work begins in your nervous system. In this episode, we’re joined by Sheridan Ruth, nervous system specialist, trauma therapist, and author of Somatic Intelligence for Success. With cli

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When the kids are gone and the house goes quiet, what comes next? If you're staring down the empty nest with a mix of fear and freedom, this episode is your permission slip to dream again. Meet Cindee Williams, keynote speaker, transformational coach, and author of This Season of You. After raising a family and running

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What if the key to raising a happy child isn't about fixing them, but healing yourself first? In this episode, I'm joined by Jess Arachchi, a child behavior and family dynamics specialist who challenges everything we think we know about parenting. With a background in social work, psychology, and yoga therapy, as well

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When her dream job stopped bringing joy, Lauren Hale picked up a $5 ring light—and sparked a movement helping women embrace aging with confidence. In today's episode, I’m joined by Lauren Hale, a beauty educator, digital creator, and the author of Girl, Put On Your Lipstick, the World Needs You. After spending years as

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If you’ve ever felt torn between career ambition and being present for your family, this episode offers the empowering perspective shift you didn’t know you needed. In today's episode, I’m joined by Kym Insana, a seasoned digital marketing expert and the founder of Always On Digital, a women-owned advertising agency th

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If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of food guilt and failed plans, this episode offers the most liberating shift you didn’t know you needed. In today's episode, I’m joined by Susie Kundrat, a registered dietitian nutritionist, health coach, and the author of Eat, Move, Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nu

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