Vibrant Happy Women
554 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 637 ratingsThe Vibrant Happy Women Podcast is for women who want to expand their capacity for joy. If you crave a more authentic, heart-centered, and balanced life, you’ll love learning with Happiness Expert Dr. Jen Riday as she interviews vibrant women and shares proven tools that will help you “get your SPARKLE back” in all areas of your life. You’ll be inspired by discussions of authenticity, healthy boundaries, emotional healing, time management, confidence, adventure, spirituality, conscious parenting, marriage, friendship, identity, self love, and more! And if you enjoy this podcast, you’d love Vibrant Soul, the place to heal, transform and expand your soul with likeminded friends. Join us at JenRiday.com/vibrantsoul.
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360: Expanding Your Capacity for Joy
March 05, 2024 16:10 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBHow much joy are you willing (and able) to feel? Can your emotional and nervous system baseline handle more happiness? Can you really expand your capacity? On this episode Jen shares how she reached her personal "max capacity" of joy at the recent Vibrant Happy Women Retreat and what she decided to do as a result. Learn more about the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat at jenriday.com/retreat
359: How to Be a Freaking Dime Even When Life Gets Messy (with Jill Payne)
January 30, 2024 21:40 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBFrom the bustling streets of New York City to the serene beauty of Victoria, BC, Jill Payne's journey took unexpected turns. Her candid account of navigating single motherhood and managing her emotions and energy during the pandemic and beyond sheds light on the transformative impact of self-regulation on mood and energy. You'll love Jill's update on how to "Be a Freaking Dime" even when life is messy! In This Episode, You'll Discover How To... Master energy management and emotion regulat...
358: Why Women Need Time Away (with Dr. Laura Froyen)
January 21, 2024 00:22 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBDr. Laura Froyen joins me again to chat about the power of taking time for yourself. As moms and caregivers, it's easy to get caught up in taking care of everyone else's needs. But what about our own? Laura shares her perspective on why retreats like my annual Vibrant Happy Women Retreat are so rejuvenating. Getting away allows us to get out of the deep end and stop treading water - to rest, reconnect with ourselves, broaden our views, and realign our inner compass. In our conversation...
357: Supporting Men's Emotional Wellbeing
November 01, 2023 09:45 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBBreaking the stereotype of "clueless men," Anne Fraser takes a stand for men's emotional intelligence and healing, aiming to support them through a journey of understanding and love. Raised in a dysfunctional family, Anne Fraser witnessed the toxic dynamics of her alcoholic grandfather and needy grandmother, which shaped her belief that women had to earn love through attractiveness and caretaking. Unsurprisingly, this narrative carried over into her own marriage, where she found herself ma...
356: The Value of Coaching for Transformation
October 27, 2023 02:35 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBGuest Linda Folken, a vibrant and happy woman participant, discovered the transformative power of coaching through the Vibrant Happy Women podcast. Struggling to align with her values and searching for personal growth, Linda immersed herself in Dr. Jen's resources and tools. One of her favorites was the "BE HER" practice, which she incorporated into her daily routine, setting the tone for her day and guiding her intentions. The "Feel It To Heal It" exercise helped her navigate a challengin...
355: Finding the Courage to Play Bigger
October 17, 2023 23:22 - 18 minutes - 182 MBAre you ready to step out of your comfort zone and play bigger in life? In this episode, you'll discover why finding the courage to play bigger will help you make a positive impact in the world. Dr. Jen shares her own journey of stepping into the unknown and hosting the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat, highlighting the transformative power of playing bigger. Jen explores the fears that hold us back, such as the fear of outshining others or not being good enough, and provides practical strate...
354: Overcoming the Fear of Being Visible (with Hailey Rowe)
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 37.8 MBHave you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, doing the same things day after day, and wondering if this is all there is? Then this episode is for you! Join guest Hailey Rowe and I as we discuss overcoming the fear of being more visible. The fact is, being the brightest, shiniest, most visible version of ourselves takes more than just willpower. In this episode you'll discover some powerful tools that have helped Hailey to live a more fearless life and that will help you, too, to step out...
353: Choosing a New Story for Your Life (with Nicole Alexander)
August 24, 2023 19:03 - 43 minutes - 61.1 MBDo you like the "story" of your life? Join me and guest Nicole Alexander as we discuss how to release the overwhelm, fear, confusion, and "shoulds" so the next chapter in your life story is one that feels amazing for you. Nicole Alexander spent more than 15 years leading communications and public affairs teams spanning government, corporate and small business before launching her coaching and consulting business last year. Her experience in these diverse professional environments, alongsi...
352: A Soulful Approach to Health (with Karuna May)
August 15, 2023 14:19 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBMost of us have participated in "diet culture" at one time or another, which can leave us feeling like a failure. My guest Karuna May and I discuss a more soulful approach to health that allows us to treat ourselves with compassion and to see the wholeness and sacredness of who we really are. In this episode you'll learn: * How to let go of the "quick fix" and begin to practice a lifelong devotion to your body * The importance of looking at our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experi...
351: Learning About Yourself Through Dreams (with Tzivia Gover)
August 11, 2023 02:30 - 24 minutes - 244 MBDreams happen for all of us, whether we remember them or not. What would happen if you could use your dreams to help you to know yourself better? You can! Join me and guest Tzivia Gover for a fun conversation about dreams that will leave you feeling curious about the true meaning behind your dreams! Tzivia Gover, Certified Dreamwork Professional, is the author of seven books, most recently Dreaming on the Page: Tap into Your Midnight Mind to Supercharge Your Writing. She also offers 1:1 dr...
350: Healing Grief Using EFT Tapping (with Heather Ambler)
August 04, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 296 MBGrief and sadness can occur in any number of circumstances and often leave us feeling helpless, unproductive, and out of control of our lives. This week Heather Ambler explains how Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT Tapping, can help us understand the root of our grief so we can truly heal from our emotional pain. What You’ll Learn: What it means to look in your "suitcase of grief." The hidden wounds that might be impacting our grief at a loss How EFT tapping can help to heal the wo...
349: How to Handle Grief (with Kitt Rothstein)
July 25, 2023 22:39 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBLife comes with its share of curve balls, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed with emotion. In this episode, my best friend, Kitt Rothstein, and I talk about her 18-month journey of grief that culminated with the death of her amazing husband, Blake, on July 3, 2023. What You’ll Learn: What to do when your life suddenly doesn't match what you had planned. How Kitt was miraculously prepared in advance for her journey of grief. Why a grief journey can be both terrible and beautiful. ...
348: A Functional Approach to Health (with Dr. Meg Mill)
April 13, 2023 17:24 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBDo you struggle with energy and clarity? Or with headaches or other aches? This is the episode for you. Dr. Meg Mill talks about using a functional approach to healing your body so you can feel more confident and in charge of your health. What You’ll Learn: The difference between functional and conventional medicine and why it matters for your health. The functional way to deal with headaches, brain fog, low energy, and weight. How the E.A.T. Method can help you take charge of your he...
347: Love Your Body (with Arielle Estoria)
April 07, 2023 21:20 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBBody shame is pervasive in our culture, and this episode is geared toward releasing that shame. Join Jen and guest Arielle Estoria as they discuss: How to take up space with your body What it means to be powerful, even if you're a bigger-bodied woman What it means to follow the 5-step path of awakening, eclipsing, illuminating, mending, and returning as we try to fully inhabit our bodies and release shame And much more!
346: Somatic Practices to Regulate Your Nervous System (with Nicole Smith Levay)
April 06, 2023 04:30 - 40 minutes - 404 MBFor decades mental health and child development experts have taught us to focus on thoughts and behaviors in order to be happier and more successful. Unfortunately, this approach wasn't fully effective for many people because it didn't address energy and nervous system regulation. Join me and my guest Nicole Smith Levay as we talk about somatic practices that help us to more fully inhabit our bodies so we can experience more peace and calm. What You’ll Learn: Why it's essential for pa...
345: Being Authentic (with Rachel Macy Stafford)
March 16, 2023 02:39 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWhat does it really mean to be authentic? And how do we release control and allow our kids to be their authentic selves? Guest Rachel Macy Stafford answers these questions and shares her story of ditching perfectionism and shame so she could truly shine. In this episode you'll discover: How to plant yourself in the right ground for you Ways to find out what you really like What happened with Rachel's daughter Avery What happened with Jen's daughter (and how she's handling her husban...
344: When Things Feel Heavy and Overwhelming
March 15, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBPositive thinking has its merits, but sometimes when life feels heavy and overwhelming, it is even more powerful to know how to regulate your nervous system. In this episode Jen describes: Where she has been since November What the three main nervous system states are (and which one has been Jen's baseline state) How to release stress, overwhelm, and anxiety through somatic practices Why we can't get out of a freeze/shutdown/depression response through stress regulation strategies (a...
343: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids (with Alyssa Blask Campbell)
November 29, 2022 01:43 - 31 minutes - 47.8 MBEver felt like your kids are always out of sorts, having a meltdown, or just not listening? This week we're talking about how to raise emotionally intelligent children, and especially how to teach them about nervous system regulation. My guest, Alyssa Blask Campbell, shares why it's essential that we as parents become aware of how our nervous systems work so we can help our kids manage stress and anxiety, depression and low energy, and everything in between. This skill set has a powerf...
342: How to Find Your Truth
November 15, 2022 09:20 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWondering where I've been? In this episode, I explain everything! You'll learn how time away can help you find your truth and live in greater alignment. I talk about the importance of boundaries, adding light to your life (aka, filling your cup, but in the best ways possible), and how to let go of negative thoughts about your loved ones. By the end of this episode, you'll be more clear on how to not only find your purpose but to integrate what you learn back into your everyday life. Get f...
Episode 342: How to Find Your Purpose
November 15, 2022 09:20 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWondering where I've been? In this episode, I explain everything! You'll learn how time away can help you find your truth and live in greater alignment. I talk about the importance of boundaries, adding light to your life (aka, filling your cup, but in the best ways possible), and how to let go of negative thoughts about your loved ones. By the end of this episode, you'll be more clear on how to not only find your purpose but to integrate what you learn back into your everyday life. Get f...
341: Women's Retreats: Taking Time for Yourself (with Jen Mernick & Bernadette O'Grady)
September 20, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 30.4 MBI’m joined by two friends I met at the Vibrant Happy Women retreat, Jen Mernick, and Bernadette O’Grady. Jen and Bernadette both have kids, jobs, and busy lives, but they learned the importance of taking time for themselves when they attended the retreat. They join me this week to share where they are on life’s journey, why it was essential for them to have this space to get the clarity they wanted, and the benefits of having space for ourselves to let go of the stress, overwhelm, and confus...
340: How to Be a Brave Woman (with Rachael Evans)
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MBRachael Evans is a world-leading visionary, business pioneer, author, and advisor who is making waves across the world with her new redefinition of bravery. A dynamic speaker, Rachael inspires audiences to embrace the bravest, boldest versions of themselves and has dedicated herself to fuelling positive change for women through her Brave Media Network. She joins me this week to share her own experience of bravery, and how she is helping women everywhere redefine bravery in their own lives. ...
339: Somatic Practices for Healing Stress and Trauma (with Dr. Arielle Schwartz)
September 06, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 34.1 MBDr. Arielle Schwartz is a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Therapy Consultant, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor. This week, Dr. Schwartz shares what somatic practices are and why they can often be more effective than traditional talk therapies. She also lets you in on what she believes to be the key to our healing. We dive deeper into movement practices in general and how helpful they can be in processing trauma, and you’ll learn some hands-on, doable strategies to help you ...
338: Manifesting Your Highest Self (with Efia Sulter)
August 30, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 29 MBEfia Sulter is a Mindset and Manifestation Coach, host of The Manifest Edit Podcast, and creator of the V.I.B.E.S method for aligned manifestation. Her mission is to empower and teach ambitious women how to stop playing small and access their innate magic so they can expand their current reality. She joins me this week to talk about manifesting your highest self and show you how to create a soul-aligned life by design. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday...
337: Finding Your Purpose by Breaking the Rules (with Mandy Mecham)
August 23, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MBMandy Mecham shares part of her own journey to finding her purpose, and we talk about breaking the rules, finding inspiration in yourself, and showing up as enough. We even cover creativity and the thing that makes all of this so difficult—fear. This conversation will change how you think about finding your purpose, my friends, don't miss it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/337
336: Why Am I So Anxious? (With Tracey Marks)
August 16, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MBWhether you struggle with anxiety or a loved one close to you does, you are not alone. This week we are sharing where anxiety comes from, what’s happening in the brain with anxiety, and some holistic tools that can help with it. Hear some key takeaways about anxiety, how we can support ourselves and our loved ones through it, and Dr. Marks’ advice for supporting an adult or child who experiences anxiety or has an anxiety disorder. Get full show notes and more information here: https://...
335: Female Firefighters and Emotional Resilience (with Kerry Wisdom-Henbest)
August 09, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 28.7 MBKerry Wisdom-Henbest shares what she has learned about stuffing emotions versus feeling them and how she helps firefighters and first responders process the daily trauma they face. Hear why it is so important for first responders to start learning to process their trauma and her advice for handling trauma and developing emotional resilience. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/335
334: Being More Than a Mom (with Ericka Sóuter)
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBEricka Sóuter is the Author of How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide. She explores the 21st-century parenting dilemma that being a good mom is synonymous with giving up everything that makes you, you, and joins me this week to talk about how moms can find the thing that lights them up again, and why it is so important to be more than just a mom. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/334
333: How to Live a Happy Life (with Salisia Valentine)
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 30 MBSalisia Valentine is an amazing woman I met on a boat while on a whale watching tour. She sat down next to me, we immediately clicked, and I knew that this is a woman who is not just existing, but living the kind of wild, free, and fierce life we’re all craving. So, I invited her on the show to plant the seed in your mind about what it means to live a happy life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/333
332: On Becoming An Adventurous Woman
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBI’m encouraging you to abandon the shoulds, and take the first step to becoming an adventurous woman. Hear how I have been feeling stuck in my life and how I am exploring more adventure, and how liberating yourself will simultaneously liberate every other woman who feels stuck. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/332
331: How to Start Investing (with Kiana Danial)
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MBKiana Danial shares some analogies about investing to help you think about it in a way that feels relatable, and some steps you can take to get started. Whether you have money to invest or not, listening to this episode will help you create a plan for how to be self-sufficient and have the freedom to do the things you want to do. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/331
330: The Imago Dialogue Process
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.95 MBI’m sharing more about The Imago Dialogue and sharing an example from my own life where I used this process recently. Learn why this is an incredibly helpful communication mechanism, and how to use this process as you go through your life whenever you feel upset at another person. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/330
329: Words of Wisdom for Teens (with Jacqui Letran)
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.6 MBJacqui Letran shares the power of choosing your emotions and some tips and tools to handle anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable emotions. She shares how her own experiences as a teenager led her to want to help other teen girls and the power of getting to the root of your feelings and reprogramming your brain. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/329
328: Attachment Styles and Relationship Patterns (with Tracy Crossley)
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBTracy Crossley is a relationship expert, who specializes in treating individuals with unhealthy life and relationship patterns. She is the author of Overcoming Insecure Attachment: 8 Proven Steps to Recognizing Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Styles and Building Healthier, Happier Relationships and joins me this week to share her wisdom on all things attachment styles and relationship patterns. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/328
327: The Benefits of Taking Inaction (with Jinny Uppal)
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MBJinny Uppal is no stranger to driving contrary and innovative thinking and has done so much in the business world working with Fortune 500 companies to increase productivity. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School and practices Buddhist meditation and breathwork daily. She joins me this week to share why creating more moments of inaction and thoughtful reflection can make us more productive. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/327
326: How to Emotionally Co-Regulate with Your Partner (with Elizabeth Earnshaw)
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 43 MBElizabeth Earnshaw is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified Gottman therapist. She is an expert on relationships and understands how essential it is that we emotionally co-regulate with our partners. She joins me this week to talk about this further, as well as how to create emotional safety in your relationship. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/326
325: Creating Emotional Safety in Your Relationship
May 31, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBI’m showing you how to create emotional safety in your marriage and other significant relationships. Discover the foundation of emotional safety, some of the tools that help us regulate our nervous systems and help our spouses coregulate with us, and how to create a shared emotionally safe space for both of you in your relationship. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/325
324: Beliefs About Friendship
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBI’m walking you through a step-by-step process to help you assess your existing beliefs about friendship and whether they are holding you back. I’m showing you how to swap your limiting beliefs for more empowering thoughts and how to go out and be the friend you have always wanted to have. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/324
323: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion (with Dr. Shauna Shapiro)
May 17, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 28.6 MBShauna Shapiro some mindfulness tools and practices that will help you show yourself more compassion and love yourself a little deeper. Shauna shares her “Good morning, I love you” practice and how it helped her to learn to truly love herself, and why loving ourselves can enable us to create deeper connection, compassion, and love for other people. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/323
322: How to Create a Day of Rest (with Deanna Mason)
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 28.2 MBDeanna Mason and I discuss the many different ways you can rest and show you the importance of creating a day each week specifically dedicated to rest. When you make more room for rest, you will find that you have more room for other things, so discover how to establish the type of rest you need, and how to create a day of rest, whatever your belief, religion, or culture. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/322
321: Thoughts and Boundaries
May 03, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 16.3 MBI share the difference between thoughts and boundaries and how to establish which one you need to implement in your life. Discover why you don’t have to stay stuck thinking thoughts that don’t serve you, and two questions to ask yourself to help you uplevel your thoughts or set a boundary. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/321
320: Taking Control of Your Finances (with Amy Scott)
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBAmy Scott and I take a deep dive into our finances and discuss the stress that comes with the day-to-day managing of money. Hear how Amy helps couples get on top of their finances, how she is teaching her kids about finances, and how to take control of your money and get the autonomy you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/320
319: Unclutter Your Soul (with Trina McNeilly)
April 19, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBTrina McNeilly and I discuss what it means to unclutter your soul, and why doing so can help not only yourself but others as well. Trina shares some of her own soul clutter, how to know what you need to declutter in your soul, and three steps you can take right now to start this process. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/319
318: Building Heart-Centered Friendships (with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston)
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MBAmy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are the authors of I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) and they believe that women need to know that they are not alone in experiencing loneliness and their search for friendships. They join me this week to share why friendships aren’t about being perfect, what to do if you are struggling with loneliness and their advice for building heart-centered friendships. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/318
317: Systems for Your Sanity (with Geomyra Pollard)
April 05, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBIf you are tired of feeling like you have no time for yourself, this week’s guest is here to help. Tune in to hear some of the systems Geomyra uses in her own life and her tips and tools for implementing them into your own. Hear the endless benefits of having systems in your home and how to use them to free up hours and do whatever you want in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/317
316: The Decision That Changed Everything
March 29, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MBYou do not have to live in a place of burnout, overwhelm, and exhaustion. You can create an entirely new way of showing up in the world, and I’m showing you how this week. Discover how to become a new person in the way you think and feel and how to figure out the next best step to take you in the direction you want to go in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/316
315: How to Make Exercise Easier (with Beth Sandlin)
March 22, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MBWe discuss how to exercise in ways that are gentle, respectful to our nervous systems and that doesn’t make us want to quit. We’re detaching from the belief that workouts have to be set and rigid, and helping you rewrite the stories you currently hold about exercise. If you are a busy woman or mom struggling to incorporate exercise into your life, don’t miss this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/315
314: Frugality Can Be Fun (with Jen Smith)
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 25 MBMy guest this week is co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast, Jen Smith. Jen paid off $78k of debt in just two years and is on a mission to help people spend money in a way that is more aligned with their values. She joins me this week to share why each of us has a different value system that dictates how we want to spend our money, why frugality can be fun, and show you how to get clear about what you value spending your time and money on. Get full show notes and more information here:...
313: Letting Go of External Validation (with Kristen Pierce)
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 35.4 MBIf you are holding on to dark secrets or some things from your past that you’re carrying shame for, this is the episode for you. Kristen shares how she realized she was seeking external validation, how she learned to let go of it, and how she became able to love herself enough to give herself the self-validation she needed. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/313
312: Developing Confidence (with Shannon Cubby)
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 37.4 MBHear how Shannon learned to develop her confidence and her tips to help others do the same. Shannon shares how she realized she can overcome anything she sets her mind to, and how the choices she made to choose confidence enabled her to go forward in life as a new coach, a mom, and somebody who makes the world a better place. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/312