
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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“I’ve Been on a Diet My Whole Life”—Why Dietitian Susie Kundrat Says It’s Time to Stop
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

The Secret to Joy Isn’t What You Think—It’s Effort: Janet Ettele on Buddhist Wisdom That Actually Works in Daily Life
If you’ve ever felt like joy is just out of reach, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew—revealing how meaningful effort, not ease, might be the key to lasting fulfillment. In today's episode, I’m joined by Janet Ettele, a novelist, meditation practitioner, and devoted student of Buddhist philosop

What If You’re Not Broken—Just Highly Sensitive? Author and Hypnotherapist Karen Blaine Breaks the Myth Wide Open
If you’ve ever felt “too emotional” or out of place in a noisy world, this conversation will show you why your sensitivity isn’t a flaw—it’s the key to your power. In today's episode, I’m joined by Karen Blaine, a published author, certified hypnotherapist, and emotional wellness advocate devoted to helping others embr

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