Seek The Joy Podcast

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John Clarence Stewart, Multi-Talented Actor, Poet, and Singer, on Art as Healing, Claiming Your Voice, and His Spiritual Journey Aug 18, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is John Clarence Stewart, multi-talented actor, singer, poet, and artist, and incredible human being.

You might recognize John from his role as Simon on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist or Lionel in What/If, and at the heart of John’s acting and performing is a deep connection to self, and a sense of vulnerability and intimacy that stems from his spiritual journey and a courage to jump in.

In this week’s episode John and I chat about:

Where his acting journey began, growing into and claiming his voice, and art as a form of healing.
John shares his spiritual journey, stepping into this space as a writer and poet, using his art to explore deep emotions, and the vulnerability, intimacy, and courage it takes to truly experience life.
Plus, John shares how he’s changed his perspective of joy, exploring, learning, and remembering the fullest expression of ourselves, he shares one of his beautiful poems with us, his biggest dream, and so much more!

You can connect with John on Instagram @jstewiii and Twitter @stewart_iii and you can check out Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist here

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The Power of Storytelling - Episode 32 Aug 13, 2020

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Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling!

Helene and Veronica - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us.

This month’s episode reminded me that our choice to live our message is healing, empowering, courageous, and the source of so much joy. When we believe and honor in ourselves, our choices, and our hearts - we can inspire and empower others to do the same. There is always a reason behind what we experience, and there is always an opportunity to transform our experiences into something more.

It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the women behind these words. I encourage you to check out Helene and Veronica after you listen to this week’s new episode.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.

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Lessons in Knowing Our Worth Beyond Productivity with Nicole Swartz Aug 11, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! We're so excited to share the ninth episode in our new series, “Lessons In”.

Nicole Swartz joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about knowing our worth beyond how productive we are, in both her career and personal life, the growth that came from this experience, and the joy she’s found. Her reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we are so much more than the businesses we build, the promotions we do or don’t receive, and how successful we might appear from the outside. What matters is who we are, and not what we achieve.

Nicole Swartz is an attorney for women business owners. She helps women start and grow their business with formation, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, and funding. Nicole is featured as an expert in Forbes, the Washington Post, Girlboss, and at events like Alt Summit, Craftcation, and SXSW. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two pitbull rescues, Gator and Russell.

To learn more and connect with Nicole visit her website www.sproutlaw.com and www.celestinesocial.com and on Instagram @sproutlaw @celestinesocial and you can find her Podcast “Cash is Queen” here

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HONOR Mornings: Giving Back and Serving the World through Acts of Self-Love with Kitiya Skye Aug 06, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Kitiya Skye, the founder of HONOR Mornings.

HONOR Mornings™ is a 100% organic, vegan and sweetener free powdered smoothie mixture comprised of the ideal combination of plant protein, supergreens, spirulina and adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs to nourish the body, mind, and soul. It’s made of the highest quality vegan protein powder, mucuna, reishi, maca, spirulina, and other supergreens to help you glow from within and feel amazing. It’s Smoothies with Superpowers!

In this week’s episode:

Kitiya’s journey creating HONOR Mornings, the inspiration behind her brand, creating from a space of service and love, and why it’s important to take the leap and push beyond your fear.
Kitiya shares her path to self-love, defining self-love on our own terms, her tips and resources to gain greater self-awareness, and the impact quarantine has had on her perspective, relationships and joy.
Plus, Kitiya shares why it’s important to honor who we are and serve the world with our uniqueness, her favorite compassionate affirmations, the impact of HONOR Mornings, her biggest dream, and so much more!

To learn more about Kitiya and Honor Mornings visit her website https://honormornings.com and on Facebook @honormornings Twitter @honormornings and Instagram @honormornings @kitiyaskye

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What's Next? A Conversation on Self-Care and Navigating Life After College with Elana Lyn Gross Aug 04, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Elana Lyn Gross, journalist and author of “What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life after College.”

You might remember Elana from the inspiring conversation we had two years ago (you can check that episode out here!) was beyond excited to sit down and have another fun and inspiring conversation with Elana for Seek The Joy.

In this week’s episode:

Elana shares what she’s been up to since we recorded in 2018, the inspiration behind her new book, her writing process, and what writing her first book taught her about herself.
Elana shares her journey finding what’s next, creating a five-year plan and why her book focuses on career, finance, wellness, and relationships, cultivating self-care on a deeper level and why she placed such a strong emphasis on mental health in the book.
Plus, Elana shares her insights from quarantine, trusting that you’re doing enough, her biggest dream, and so much more!

To connect with Elana and learn more visit her website www.elanalyn.com and on Instagram @ElanaLynGross and Twitter @elanalyn. You can find her new book here!

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The Power of Storytelling - Episode 31 Jul 28, 2020

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Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling!

Phoebe and Ilyse - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us.

This month’s episode reminded me that we’re never alone in what we experience, and there’s a collective healing that comes when we tap into our vulnerability and share our stories. A moment in connection - where we share our smiles, our hearts, our truths, our fears, and our joys - has the ability to heal not only ourselves, but also heal others. Know that you are exactly as you should be, and every step on your journey serves as inspiration, and serves a purpose.

It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Phoebe and Ilyse after you listen to this week’s new episode.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.

To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website here

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Lessons in Finding Your Path with Julia Chebotar Jul 23, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! We're so excited to share the eighth episode in our new series, “Lessons In”.

Julia Chebotar joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about finding your path, and trusting that you’ll evolve through every hardship and celebration - including the COVID-19 Pandemic. We talk about the growth that’s come from her experiences with trusting her path, and the joy she’s found. Julia’s reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that you have the power to write your own story and develop the lifestyle and perspective that will bring out the best version of yourself. The path you’re meant to follow will always reveal itself, and it’s up to you to trust the seeds you’ve planted along the way and keep moving forward. Your path is your own, and that’s what makes it beautiful.

Julia Chebotar is a health & wellness consultant, private chef, a Chopped winner, and restaurant owner. She develops and implements programs for both individuals and organizations creating road maps to wellbeing and wellness that facilitate client goals and vision.

Julia teaches workshops and classes all over NYC in health, wellness, cooking, and reiki. Her years as a hands on executive chef and restauranteur in NYC have really allowed her to develop a very unique prospective. Julia teaches programs based on client needs including ease of movement, increased mobility, pain and stress-reduction, weight loss, fitness, lifestyle education and implementation, as well as sustainability in daily schedule and self-care protocols.

To learn more and connect with Julia visit her website www.healthchefjulia.com and you can connect with her on Instagram @healthchefjulia @healthchefs and Facebook Health Chef Julia and you can learn more about her services here

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Lessons in Self-Love & Spirituality with Carol Mae Whittick Jul 21, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! We're so excited to share the seventh episode in our new series, “Lessons In”.

Carol Mae Whittick joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about the beautiful and powerful connection between self-love and spirituality, and how so much can change in our lives when we take a moment to acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate our own self-love and growth. We talk about the growth that came from her experiences with self-love and spirituality over the last year, and the joy she’s found in the journey. Carol’s reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we can truly nourish the deepest parts of who we are, if only we give ourselves the chance.

Carol Mae Whittick is the Creator, Host and Executive Producer of the podcast, HER Conversations - Tools For The Awakening Woman. HER is an acronym for Higher Energetic Resonance. Launched in 2017, the show is a platform for the voices of powerful women from around the world. “I am grateful for every conversation”, says Carol. “Each woman’s wisdom inspires me to push harder for my vision and answer the whispers of my intuition. I too, feel Higher with every interview” “In the future in see HER expanding to include live events and experiences worldwide, where participants will be able to personally connect with HER Women.”

To learn more and connect with Carol visit her website http://www.carolmaewhittick.com and you can find her on Instagram @cazmick and you can tune in to her podcast, HER Conversations here

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Turning Mental Health into an Everyday Conversation with Advocate and Activist Achea Redd Jul 14, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!

On the podcast this week is Achea Redd, a mental health advocate, author of Be Free Be You and founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T.

In this week's new episode we chat about:

Achea’s mental health journey, the breakdown that led to her breakthrough, and the inspiration behind Real Girls F.A.R.T. [Fearless, Authentic, Rescuer, Trailblazer].
Achea shares how we can begin removing the stigma around mental health, the important role of education in conversations around mental health, compassion, and racism, her tips for speaking to children about racism, police brutality, and what’s going on in the world, encouraging truth-telling, and educating ourselves on Black joy and accomplishments too.
Plus, we talk about how Achea’s navigating her own experience while being of service to others, why it’s important to be mindful about what information you’re taking in online, her go-to affirmation, her biggest dream, and so much more!

To learn more about Achea and Real Girls F.A.R.T. visit their website www.realgirlsfart.com and you can connect with Achea on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and you can find more about her book here

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Cervical Wellness: Informed, Aware and Empowered with Denell Nawrocki Jul 07, 2020

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Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!

On the podcast this week is Denell Nawrocki, MA - an author, speaker, and holistic health expert specializing in Women's health and wellness. Denell believes in the body's ability to heal, and guides women on ways they can connect to their body and find empowerment on a self-healing path.

In this week's episode we chat about:

Denell’s epic journey healing HPV and Cervical Dysplasia, how she empowered herself throughout her health journey, and the tools, tips, and resources she’s sharing with women so that they can connect and heal their bodies naturally.
Denell shares the energetics of the pelvis, why disease or illness is our body’s way of getting our attention, and the gaps in modern sex education.
Plus, Denell shares the the impact of reclaiming our sense of self and our bodies, how she helps her clients move past shame to develop a loving relationship with their bodies, her biggest dream, and so much more!

To learn more about Denell you can connect with her on her website http://www.cervicalwellness.com on Instagram @cervicalwellness on YouTube here and you can find her book, “Informed, Aware, Empowered: A Self-Guided Journey to Clear Paps” here

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