Rock Your Joy

Unlock Joy Through Gratitude

November 18, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MB

“We want to think that joy and sadness are completely separate, but as we learn from the great teachers, they are not separate. They are entwined together.” – Aine Rock 2020 has thrown us all for a loop. In many cities across the United States, a second series of COVID lockdowns are taking place right before the holidays. If you’ve made the difficult decision not to see your family for Thanksgiving or the December holidays, you’re likely feeling disappointment, sadness, anger, or even grief...

Turning Compassion Into Action with Shelly Tygielski

November 11, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

“Diseases aren't the only thing that can be viral. Love and hope and kindness and a lot of positive things can be viral as well.” - Shelly Tygielski Self-care is not self-indulgence. It is a moral obligation to take care of yourself. This is the message of Shelly Tygielski, a self-care activist, mindfulness teacher, and the founder of Pandemic of Love. After the 2016 election, Shelly knew that she had to take action to make the world a better place. She worked with the Women’s March moveme...

Lead with Love

November 04, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

"We are being told that our differences will keep us divided and that we should hate each other for those differences. But we have to win with love." – Aine Rock Many of us have been experiencing a wide range of emotions lately in anticipation of the election. Now that the votes have all been cast, it’s important to look within, look to each other, and to be the light where we can be. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine reflects on how to move through these emotions, and continue forward fue...

Connecting with Your Guides with Dr. Amy Robbins

October 28, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

“I just want people to be open and I want them to be curious and I want them to engage in the world in a way that can be much more fun and playful and beyond what we see.” – Dr. Amy Robbins Fears about dying or losing our loved ones can lead to grief and suffering. But what if you could change your relationship with your fears about the other side? Dr. Amy Robbins is a therapist and a medium. After her own struggle with grief following the passing of a beloved aunt, Dr. Robbins began to con...

Look Within for the Answers

October 21, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

“The unseen, the unquantifiable, the stuff that you just know in your DNA that you feel. The things that we can't necessarily put a price tag on or a value on, those are the things that I want to start living my life by.” – Aine Rock If you find yourself struggling under the weight of all the things you “should” be doing in your life, then it’s time to pause and get clear with yourself. Taking some time each day to pause and reflect will calm and quiet the chatter in your mind and help you ...

Empowering Girls Through Clothing with Kristen Flather

October 14, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

“We don't want them to feel constrained by the gender stereotypes that really do still permeate today's culture and a lot of ways and it starts at the very beginning, even before babies are born.” – Kristen Flather We live in a society that puts unreasonable expectations on girls starting before they are even born. For new babies and children, most clothing available is on a spectrum of pink. Kristen Flather’s daughter struggled with this issue. Unable to find clothing that spoke to her int...

Connect with Your Body

October 07, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

“If 2020 has taught us anything this year, it is surrender. To just stop trying to control the things we can't control.” – Aine Rock Checking things off your to-do list is a satisfying feeling. But the thing with to-do lists is they never end. Sometimes, instead of trying to squeeze in just one more thing, it is better to connect with your body to check in with what it needs. After a recent transformational travel experience, Aine shares why the practice of embodiment is so important to ou...

Anchoring Yourself to the Present Moment with Cynthia Kane

September 30, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

“How can I be more helpful to myself right now? How can I be more generous with myself and more friendly toward myself right now in this moment? And the more that practice begins, the more self-compassion you cultivate.” – Cynthia Kane Cynthia Kane suffered from anxiety for years. Things came to a head for her when her first love unexpectedly passed away. Alone and needing to pick up the pieces, Cynthia found comfort and purpose in meditation. Since then, she has gone on to be a mindfulnes...

Surrender to the Moment

September 23, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

“Slow down. Check in. Listen for the stirrings of your soul. Surrender to the moment.” – Aine Rock Planning our lives out is a great way to stay organized and stay in control. However, to truly be present, we must give ourselves the space and flexibility to change course when needed. Aine hit a milestone this past week: 10 years of motherhood. The last 10 years have brought unimaginable joy but also many lessons in managing expectations and acknowledging that things don’t always go as plan...

Writing the Script for Your Life with Rea Frey

September 16, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

“I think so many of us are in a state of doing and this time of just being has been so beautiful.” – Rea Frey Many of us have thought about writing a book at some point in our lives. But writing a whole book is daunting, especially when the publishing process seems so out of reach. Rea Frey is a best-selling author here to demystify the publishing world. In addition to her own writing, Rea also helps aspiring writers realize their dreams through her company, Writeway. On this week’s episod...

Find Joy Amidst the Chaos

September 09, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

“Sometimes it is the simplest and seemingly unimportant moments that string together into joy and a joyful life.” – Aine Rock 2020 has tested the resolve of everyone on the planet. But rather than give in to despair, it is important to remember in good times as well as times of crisis, that even the smallest moments have the power to bring joy. This week, we’re reflecting on finding joy in the little things. Aine has had some great conversations over the last few months with women who are ...

Overcoming Fear to Set Yourself Free with Brit Barron

September 02, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

“So many people know who they want to be. They know what they want. And there’s just a fear loop keeping them from getting there.” - Brit Barron What do you do when you have a nagging feeling that you’re not living the life you are meant to? Brit Barron grew up in an Evangelical church, even rising to become a pastor. Her world changed when she fell in love with a woman. After navigating the challenge of coming out, Brit realized that many other people also struggle with giving themselves ...

Transition Your Energy

August 26, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB

“I always love this stretch right before fall because it's a quiet, open, luscious space for us to receive, and to create. But we have to create the space, give ourselves permission. Allow your mind and your spirit to wander and dream.” – Aine Rock Now is a time of great transition. There are the micro-transitions of everyday life – transitioning from work mode to parent mode, or from stressful situations back to a feeling of being grounded. It’s also a time of seasonal transition – warm an...

Shining a Light on Inclusivity and Wellness with Monika McKenzie

August 19, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

“We are counting ourselves as wellness practitioners and as healers. The world is literally calling for healing right now. We need to show up.” - Monika McKenzie Yoga and wellness are for everyone, however, in the West, these spaces are typically dominated by white women leaving BIPOC women wondering where they fit in. As a biracial woman, Monika McKenzie has had to navigate both worlds on her quest toward more soulful living. Monika began her yoga journey after experiencing severe anxiety...

Influence Starts at Home

August 12, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

“I can't think of anywhere that we have more impact than in our own home. And I want to remind you of your influence and your agency. But first, I want you to get centered and clear on what's coming up for you.” – Aine Rock As our children get older, we tend to think that they’re not really listening to us. But even if they won’t admit it, our children crave our guidance. You have so much more influence than you think! While it can be helpful to check how other moms are handling things, kno...

Designing Sustainable Elegance with Heather Sullivan

August 05, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

“I think people are realizing you don't need all of that stuff. Quality is better than quantity, so find your style and feel confident in what you're wearing. In my opinion, this is more important than showing up in a different outfit every day.” – Heather Sullivan Heather Sullivan was a nutritionist but when her job became too intertwined with her personal life, she threw herself into creative pursuits. The result was a new slow fashion label dedicated to stylish, high-quality pieces. She...

Unleash Your Resilience

July 29, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

“Give yourself the grace and love to get it wrong and still keep moving forward.” – Aine Rock We’ve shared many conversations over the last few months about how the pandemic has left us feeling overwhelmed and adrift. Now is the time to remember your power and explore what resilience looks like for you in 2020. Our minds naturally default to the negative, so it’s very easy to forget all the times you’ve had to be strong and persevere. When did it stop being ok to pick up, dust off, and kee...

Stringing Together Moments of Joy with Jenne Todd

July 22, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

“I think a lot of times we look for joy in the great, big events in life and we forget to just notice and honor that little pause.” – Jenne Todd After a series of health crises, Jenne Todd knew it was time to make a change in her life. In order to combat the fear of health issues returning, Jenne channeled her energy into what became Shift Collective, a coaching and training organization dedicated to helping women make their leadership and entrepreneurial dreams come true. Jenne talks to A...

Bonus Guided Meditation

July 17, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Sometimes finding joy is as simple as taking 10 minutes to meditate. Aine is here to help with that in this bonus guided meditation episode. Close your eyes and give it a listen. Aine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forg...

Have the Courage to Surrender

July 15, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

“Let 2020 be the gift. The year that we finally stepped into our purpose and power. Let this global pandemic have the most beautiful ripple effect, that five years down the road, you look back and say 2020 was the year I said enough. I'm ready to live in my purpose, in my light.” – Aine Rock This year has been a rollercoaster to put it mildly. Just as things were beginning to open up and crawl toward a semblance of normal, new lockdowns are complicating our decisions about reentering the wo...

Spreading Joy One Smile at a Time with Paula & Rosie Quinn

July 08, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

“I thought to myself, maybe she's on to something. It brings me joy to see her so happy. And she is loving it. I said, let's try to figure it out. So, I quit my job. And a year later from the day I quit is the day we launched Coming Up Rosies.” – Paula Quinn After Rosie Quinn was diagnosed with alopecia at just 2 years old, her mother Paula wanted to do something to help her daughter feel better about her self-image. She took a design Rosie had made and printed it on a headscarf. Rosie was ...

Embrace Struggle to Realize Joy

July 01, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

“We are the designers of our experience. And even though it is in our nature to try to avoid struggle and we may be feeling that now more than ever. The joy is found in our willingness to sit with it.” None of us want to feel discomfort and none of us want to struggle. But sometimes sitting with those feelings is the only way to truly break through and find the joy and peace we crave. On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine shares how meditation is the cornerstone of her morning routine. ...

Making a Career Leap with Ahyiana Angel

June 24, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

“I think that I like to look at it more so that I'm on a journey versus really understanding what my mission is, because I think that as we all grow and evolve, we may think that we have one mission in life, but then something else may be revealed.” - Ahyiana Angel We often feel confused or adrift when we don’t know our life’s purpose or mission. Ahyiana Angel, host of the podcast Switch, Pivot or Quit, believes that’s ok. For Ahyiana, life is a journey and this outlook allows her to grow a...

Create Routine to Create Joy

June 17, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

“Choosing you. Literally creating time in your day that is only for you, that becomes your sacred time. I believe this can be life changing.” Overwhelm is the word of the year. After months of lockdown due to COVID-19, we’re witnessing a seismic, societal shift thanks to the efforts of the Black Lives Matter Movement. The amount of change that we are all collectively dealing with on such a rapid time frame is enough to stir anxiety in even the most centered or stoic among us. This is our bo...

Cultivating Community and Connection with Shannon Buth

June 10, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

What would you do if the most important person in your world was no longer there? If you’re Shannon Buth, you create a movement. This week on the Rock Your Joy Podcast, Shannon joins Aine to discuss how she started her line of inspirational clothing as well as her work with various charities. Shannon shares how her mother’s battle with cancer led to the idea for her “Live What You Love” collection. She and Aine also talk about the necessity of in-person connection and community. Listen to t...

Reflect on Your Privilege: a Meditation for Justice

June 03, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

“The values that matter on The Rock Your Joy podcast are about all women finding and celebrating joy amidst the chaos, the mess, and the demanding seasons of life. And we find ourselves, again, in a demanding season.” We are in an incredible moment in history and hopefully one that is the start of real change. The Rock Your Joy podcast is a place to celebrate ALL women finding joy, and we have work to do as a country to get to that place. The work starts with each of us. Today, Aine talks ...

Listening to the Language of Your Body with Andee Love

May 27, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

“You'll hear people say, we just need to stay high vibe. We just need to have positive thoughts like the universe has us. We're infinitely supported. And although those things are true, if we're not acknowledging where the discomfort or the ‘dis ease’ or the blocks are and we just try to put a Band-Aid over it, we're actually creating resistance.” Andee Love Now more than ever, people recognize that it’s ok to not be ok all the time. For Andee Love, an Embodiment Facilitator and Coach, work...

Let Go to Make Space

May 20, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

“If you don't know who you want to be, how can you know where to start? You start by being radically honest about where you are.” It’s taken a few months, but Aine is finding her groove – both in creating Rock Your Joy episodes and in managing a socially distanced life. But a longing is also bubbling up, and maybe it is for you too. As the weeks drag on, you may be feeling like you’re done with coping…you’re ready to strategize. Making plans gives you a feeling of control. However, before ...

Facing Your Financial Fears with Andrea Woroch

May 13, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

“You should feel excited about your money. You work hard for it and it’s there to help you create this life that you’ve dreamed of.” – Andrea Woroch Andrea Woroch’s motto is that budgeting is a lifestyle, not a diet. But all too often, people get wrapped up in lifestyles that are out of their means and inevitably experience stress as a result. The good news is that it is possible to get your finances in order for a stable future…it just takes a little planning and patience. This week on Ro...

Unleash Your Creativity

May 06, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MB

As humans, we are drawn to art because it reflects the full range of emotions. Today on Rock Your Joy, Aine wants you to commit to unleashing your inner creative. Whether that’s belting out a Broadway tune in the shower or writing poetry, expressing yourself creatively will help you cope with an ever-changing world. Don’t forget to download the freebie for 5 Ways to Cultivate Calm & Joy. [00:34] - 5 Ways to Cultivate Calm & Joy [01:46] - Give yourself over to creative expression [08:20] ...

Setting the Conditions to Thrive with Annmarie Chereso

April 29, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Even under normal circumstances, it can be difficult to feel ok with putting your needs above those of your family. Now, with everyone sheltering-in-place, tending to yourself is vitally important. On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine is talking to Annmarie Chereso - a Mom, Wife, Meditator, Life & Leadership Coach and Founder of Bring It Home! Annmarie discusses at length her developing practice of creating the conditions she needs to thrive. Annmarie has also dealt with a lot of unexp...

You are the Designer of Your Life

April 22, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

When you’re stuck in the house with your family 24/7, it’s inevitable that you’re going to need a mom time out. It’s important to remember that we’re experiencing collective upheaval. This means that it’s totally normal to be laughing one minute and crying the next. On this episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine challenges you to take charge and design the life you want within the parameters of this new normal. What gifts will you discover through this hardship? Aine will then take you through a g...

Crafting a Career of Passion with Mar

April 15, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

“It's the process that I've learned to completely fall in love with. And that's I think what's really helping me right now is I'm in love with the process.” Even if you’re lucky enough to create a career based on your passions, that doesn’t mean you will never feel work stress again. Mar is our guest this week and is here to discuss the delicate balance between being a new mom, managing a business with multiple revenue streams, and keeping a healthy relationship with her spouse during the q...

A Guided Meditation for Calm Amidst the Chaos

April 08, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Right now, we are being asked to stay home to help lessen the spread of COVID-19. But using words like “lockdown” and “quarantine” are so dark and scary that they can take a toll on our mental health. Instead, let’s be intentional about the words we use to describe our current situation. We can choose to see this time as a privilege – an opportunity to stay at home for safety and wellness. Aine leads a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you find some calm amidst the chaos. Listen, c...

Mothering Yourself with Gertrude Lyons

April 01, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

“It’s going to be really easy in this climate to discount and put away some of our own feelings in the service of others. And women are especially inclined for this because a beautiful aspect of women is we do care; we're caring and thinking about the world, and our immediate home and family all at the same time.” – Dr. Gertrude Lyons During normal circumstances, it can be difficult to carve out time to practice self-care. Now, with everyone home under quarantine, women are caring for other...

Finding Flow in Chaos

March 25, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

We’ve gotten through our first week on lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In that confined space with my family around 24/7, there were a few things that struck me. First, when our family set routines and (light) structure, things seemed to flow better. Second, existence is fragile, as it always has been. But this virus has shifted us into an awakening from our complacency. Everything you’ve ever done has led you to this moment. In times of challenge and uncertainty, what systems can yo...

Choose Joy

March 18, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

Welcome to the Rock Your Joy Podcast! My name is Aine Rock and I’ll be your host on this journey. I’ve long had the desire to share the stories of women who are finding and celebrating their joy, and to help women calm the overwhelm in their lives. We’re living in scary, uncertain times. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find moments of levity and set up routines to cultivate more joy. That’s what we’ll do on this podcast! Join me every other week as we talk through our challenges and ...

Welcome to Rock Your Joy!

March 07, 2020 01:54 - 1 minute - 941 KB

Welcome to the Rock Your Joy podcast! There's no one and done formula for a happy life. It's a tapestry of our daily choices, our community, and our mindset and nourishing our body and soul that lead us to our most vibrant life. I'm your host, Aine Rock, a mom, entrepreneur, and a holistic high performance coach. I want to help you tap into your power and connect with your purpose so you can thrive even in the most demanding seasons of life. Rock Your Joy is a space to come together to sha...

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