The Joy Junkie Show

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/99 Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have undoubtedly noticed the wealth of new coaches and various “experts” who’ve emerged onto the personal development scene within the last five years. How on earth do you know who is legit? How do... The post How To Know If Your Life Coach Is A Poser [TJJS:EP099] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/98 Ever find yourself dying for some alone time but you’re afraid if you ask for it, you will be deemed “selfish”? Know you really don’t want children but people tell you that’s “selfish”? Find yourself guilted into shit you don’t want to... The post 4 Reasons Why ‘Selfish’ is the New Black [TJJS:EP098] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/97 Ever wonder if there is something *wrong* with you because you have ZERO pull, urge, or desire to be a parent? Have well-meaning people in your life tell you why having children is the ONLY way to be a fulfilled human? Have... The post Child-free by Choice in Child-Obsessed World [TJJS:EP097] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/96 Based on a previous episode from a few week’s back, this episode targets how to stand up for yourself with some of the most sticky dynamics: Taking a Stand with Family. Oftentimes, it is easier for us to muster the courage to... The post Stand-the-Fuck-Up for Yourself: Family Edition [TJJS:EP096] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/95 A listener recently wrote into the show looking for ways to stop saying “I’m sorry” all the time. Perhaps you find yourself in a similar boat. Commonly, we find ourselves apologizing or over-explaining our choices, beliefs, affinities, dislikes, whatever, which more often... The post How to Stop Fucking Apologizing and Over-Explaining [TJJS:EP095] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/94 Ever wonder if there is free pass to tell a white lie? Is it ever okay to not be completely truthful? Okay to withhold information? This week’s topic comes to you courtesy of another listener who wants to know, “Is it ever... The post Telling the Truth: The Low-Down on Honesty [TJJS:EP094] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/93 Ever wonder why you sometimes shut off your emotions? Wonder why you are sometimes paralyzed by fear? Ever feel something so strongly that you think you MUST take action? In this episode, Amy give an introductory lesson on our emotions and how... The post Emotions 101: Dealing with Feelings [TJJS:EP093] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/92 The first mailbag episode of The Joy Junkie Show Podcast! In this episode, Amy answers questions from listener submissions that range from finding your personal spirituality to what to do if you have a friend that has become unavailable. Also up for... The post Mailbag: Answers to Listener Questions [TJJS:EP092] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/91 Ever see people who are super confident and wonder what their secret is? What do all these confident people have figured out that you don’t? Want to go after certain things in your life but struggle finding the confidence to do so?... The post Cultivating Confidence [TJJS:EP091] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/90 Learning how to say “NO” to others can be one of the most challenging issues we deal with on a regular basis. “What if I let them down?” “What if I disappoint them?” You know the drill. It isn’t uncommon to find... The post How to Say “No” [TJJS:EP90] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/89 If you’re like most people, it is likely you have been taught (or learned) that speaking up for yourself somehow equals being a total dick or purposely trying to hurt someone. For whatever reason, many of us learn to silence our true... The post How to Stand-The-Fuck-Up for Yourself – Episode #89 appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/88 If you took a look around you… to all of your close relationships, would they all be reciprocal? Do you have people in your world who constantly deposit into the “account” of your life or are they perpetually withdrawing? Do you ever... The post How to Get Rid of the “Takers” in Your Life [TJJS:EP088] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/87 Ever wonder if your relationship desires and wants are just a pipe-dream? Ever see the occasional happy couple and think, “That’s really not very possible for most people.” Ever find yourself in a dating situation and think, “Well, I think this is... The post Are Your Relationship Expectations Realistic? [TJJS:EP087] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/86 The perspective or feeling of “not being enough” is perhaps one of the most common sentiments for those desiring confidence and happiness. Our self-worth will permeate and affect every single area of our lives from intimate partnerships to workplace environments, our relationships... The post Feeling “Not Enough”: Dealing with Worthiness [TJJS:EP086] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/85 If you are a busy professional, student, or parent (or a blend), you surely know the slippery slope of being so caught up in your “to-do’s” that you easily lose sight of taking care of yourself. First, the workouts may slip, then... The post 4 Things You Must Know about Self-Care [TJJS:EP85] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/84 Ever find yourself saying, “As soon as I get a new job, then I’ll be happy” or “If I could just shed this extra weight, then I’ll really start living” or something similar? For many of us, we take the goals we... The post 4 Ways to Love Yourself When You’re Far From Where You Want To Be [TJJS:EP084] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/83 If you have found yourself in a situation where you absolutely dread going to work each day, this episode is for you! Working in a soul-sucking J-O-B can dramatically affect your entire life… and usually not in a good way. In this... The post How To Escape from a Shitty Job [TJJS:EP083] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/82 At this time of the year everyone is super pumped and determined to create a completely different year than the one prior. It’s no surprise that many people fall of the bandwagon by February (if they’re lucky) and usually wait to get... The post How to NOT Fuck Up Your New Year Resolutions [TJJS:EP082] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/81 Ever find yourself in a tiff with a loved one and all of a sudden you feel responsible to clean up the mess even though you still feel like you didn’t really do anything wrong? It can be so challenging to stick... The post What to Do When Someone (You Love) is Pissed at You [TJJS:EP81] appeared first on .

    www.TheJoyJunkie.com/80 If you are like most people, chances are you find yourself heavily invested in what others think… of you… of your choices… of everything. And, oftentimes it completely infringes on you living the richest life possible. You spin your wheels catering to... The post People-pleasers are Fucking Liars [TJJS:EP080] appeared first on .